SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22218, 10 January 1934, Page 8

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Nominations for the Tapanui Racing Club’s Annual gathering close this evening.

Nightly appears to have been one of the unlucky racers at the Auckland R.C.’s gathering.

Nominations for the Timaru Trotting Club's Slimmer meeting are due tonight.

Kemal Pasha has been engaged in the best open sprint company at W.R.C. fixture.

Oamaru-trained Silver Streak (8.6) has a good chance in W.R.C. Telegraph Handicap.

Reported that Mr G. J. Barton (Dunedin) has purchased a yearling Gay Shield (imp.) colt.

Nightly will not race at Trentham, but his stablemate, Shatter, may travel north again.

Cutts Brothers expect to produce a team of six horses at the Wellington R.C.’s fixture.

Thirty-two Riccarton prepared gallopers have been engaged at the W.R.C.’s Summer races.

It is stated that brilliant Ammon Ra is to be pensioned off as winner of £25,534.

Riccarton trainer A. McAulay will probably produce five horses at W.R.C. meeting.

Kiltowyn has recorded five firsts, three seconds, and a third in his last nine starts

Grand Jury (7.5), a double winner at Stratford, will have admirers in Wellington Cup race.

Speedy Silver Ring (8.0) has not been harshly treated in Telegraph Handicap (W.R.C.).

Taranaki turfites are hoping for a future meeting of Golden Wings and Golden Hair (3yrs).

Kemal Pasha, cost his present owner 125 guineas as a yearling at Trentham in 1931.

Worship, who was unlucky at the S.R.C.’s recent meeting, has been entered for Trentham.

There are five colt foals at Elderslie Stud this season claiming Night Raid as their sire.

Recovered from a mishap, smart galloper Manetho will be raced at W.R.C. fixture.

The brilliant two-year-old filly, Coronilla has been nominated for Trentham meeting.

Phar Lap’s youthful brother, Friday Night, may be raced at the C.J.C.’s Summer fixture.

Hurdler Rasouli indicated at the S.R.C. meeting that he is progressing as a useful jumper.

It will be noted that eleven-year-old Booster (Solferino —Pretty Face) won a race at Reefton on Monday.

According to a Sydney paper, the owner of pacer Harold Logan is anxious to secure matches in Australia.

An array of nineteen horses carrying 7.8 or under in Wellington Cup will prove tempting to punters.

Used as a hack and treated to an occasional sprint, Booster staged a come-back at Reefton races.

Taking Time by the forelock, the Gore Racing Club’s managers are making arrangements for their Summer fixture on February 21 and 22.

King’s March, Lord Vai and Southdown are three useful horses nicely treated on the minimum (7.0) in Wellington Cup (l£m.) race.

A quality-looking and particularly nimble pacing filly now included in H. Booth’s local string is a two-year-old by the imported Wellington Direct.

The temporary retirement from racing of the well-known Taranaki lady owner, Mrs W. D. Graham, who ran several good horses, is announced.

After racing well early at A.R.C. meeting Variant ran badly in the Royal Stakes later, but she will probably come again, as she is a banging big filly by Limond (imp.).

Seven of the fifteen acceptors for the Marton Cup, for whom an acceptance fee of £2 10/- each was paid, did not face the music in the race won by True Shaft.

There are seventeen foals at Elderslie Stud this season credited to Iliad, who acted as runner-up in an Epsom Derby—ten of the number are colts.

It will be interesting to see if the N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club can be induced to decide in favour of onepool and 70, 20 and 10 ratio wagering at Addington track.

The Wellington R.C., Canterbury J.C. and Dunedin J.C. are hardly likely to succumb to the misleading voice of th« tempter and discard win and place betting.

The Forbury Park Trotting Club has decided to cut out the win totalisator for its Summer meeting on January 25 and 27. The one-pool system of wagering will be in operation, with the sop to those who advocate three dividends of a 10 per cent, price for third horses when the starters number nine or more. A proposal to ground-bait the public with a 10 per cent, dividend' in a nine-horse field will not be accented with equanimity by people who have hitherto professed preference for “place” wagering where eight or more horses start uncoupled. It will be interesting to note the attitude adopted by the F.P.T.C. management when they realize that cheaply-run, effective, convenient and popular automatic Julius totalisators, providing for win and place wagering, have been successfully installed elsewhere.

Quite a number of writers, in compiling statistics in connection with the holiday carnival wagering returns at galloping meetings, have overlooked the fact that the Southland R.C. held a two days’ fixture, and thus based their calculations on the turnover for the opening occasion only. As a matter of fact, the S.R.C. totalisator contractor handled £21,041 for the two days, a decrease of £215 brought about by the inclement weather prevailing, particularly on January 2. At the same time, the total of £21,041 compares more than favourably with several northern returns, as follows: Taranaki, £18,194; Hawkes Bay, £17,121; Marton, £18,961; Oamaru (one day), £8844; Waikouaiti (one day), £11,412. Of the one-day light harness fixtures held on one dav. Ashburton led with ,£15.282, while Gore T.C. was next on the list with £13,486.

Two great Auckland gallopers of the same period, Bronze Eagle (Australianbred) and Ammon Ra, are now in retirement. It was a disputed question in

their best days as to which was the better of the pair, but they never met, chiefly because Ammon Ra did most of his racing in the Commonwealth, while his rival of public opinion competed very successfully in Maoriland. Bronze Eagle, by Brazen (imp.) from Torfrida, retired to be used at the stud, as a sire, but the gelding Ammon Ra (Limond— Hyades), winner of £25,534 in stake money, will spend his declining days in idleness as a gelding.

Provided he stands training, Irish Wren, who was disposed of at a bargain price on the S.R.C. tracks last week, may develop into a useful performer over the battens or between the flags. He was never started in public, but when sent out to give novice hurdler Consono a lead over the little sticks he displayed very encouraging jumping ability. All going well, the son of Songbird from Goldfire may presently be placed under the care of J. Thistleton, of Riverton, and, if this should prove to be the case, his leaping education will be attended to to the letter, as the trainer of Nylotis and many other fencers understands this branch of the racing game to the full.

Although the winner of tire Invercargill Cup of 1934, the juvenile filly Chhota, went out as a 7—7 selection in an eight horse field, there were quite a number of people who fancied her chance to the tune of a win return of over a score and a remunerative price the other way. Her connections appear to have been well aware of her ability to get the distance stoutly, and this fact should induce backers to keep the Australian-bred filly strongly in mind for future middle and long distance events. She is bred to display stamina and won at the S.R.C. fixture like a stayer in the making. Wingatui mentor F. Shaw has a pair of stouthearted gallopers of the gentler sex in his stable in Palantua and Chhota and he can be depended upon to keep both up to the collar for extended events ahead when occasions arrive.

When registered bookmakers were reintroduced to Adelaide’s racegoers a few weeks ago 60 layers of the odds were licensed and their advent was widely welcomed. Although the first event was not due until* 1 p.m. the newly-established satchel-bearers were in evidence at their stands in the various enclosures as early as 11 a.m. and large numbers of the public assembled to be “in early.” The totalisator revenue kept up and the gate receipts increased, an emphatic indication in two directions that the public were attracted to the races, instead of staying at home to wager over the wires or from acceptance lists. Patrons of the meeting were thus afforded the privilege of wagering according to their inclinations on the spot and within sight of the horses.

A low set, sturdy chestnut four-year-old mare recently added to R. McNay’s team on the S.R.C. tracks raced once unsuccessfully last season under the turf name of High Wood. She has just been taken up after a beneficial spell of ten months and it is on the cards that she will shortly be ready for early speed work, as she is in solid condition. The local recruit is a daughter of Woodend (imp.) from Grand Eclat, by Martian from Lady Lucy, by Seaton Dclaval from Hilda, by Musket from Ouida, by Yattendon. This is a rare staying pedigree on the maternal side and High Wood may some day become known as a very valuable matron. Taking after the Martian family to a marked degree, R. McNay’s latest pupil is said to have galloped in an encouraging fashion when originally prepared on the Riverton Racing Club’s' tracks.

The Hawera trainer, J. Fryer, was on hand at Stratford with a smart two-year-old in Radiant Star. Despite the fact that he was having his first race (reports Christchurch Times), he carried out his task like an experienced horse. He went to the front early and, galloping in attractive style up the long straight, he had no trouble in stalling off all opposition. The colt is owned by Mr S. Higgs, of Riccarton, where he was broken in and educated, being taken north by Fryer after the Grand National meeting. He is by Hunting Song from Spotlight by Nassau (imp.) from Stardancer, by Martian from Stepdancer, by Stepniak from Pibroch, by Lochiel. His dam, Spotlight, also produced Argentic to Silverado. He is a good-looking chestnut, who attracted a lot of favourable notice in his early days at Riccarton. Now that he has shown that he has the gift of galloping, it will be no surprise if Radiant Star goes on to the best class.

Because betting for a place, concession betting, or laying totalisator odds on a racecourse was considered likely to have an adverse effect on totalisator investments, it vzas originally decided that bookmakers in South Australia would be permitted to bet only straight out. This decision, however, has been reviewed, and now bookmakers are allowed to bet each way, as in other States. There has been an insistent demand for bookmakers’ licenses in South Australia since the legislation was passed permitting their return to the racecourses of the State, and more than GOO were lodged on the first day allotted for their reception (says an exchange). In two instances women were applicants. Probably the Betting Control Board will appoint an official to provide the prices for publication by the newspapers. Rules governing the conduct of betting premises prevent the use of wireless loud-speak-ers.

Writing from America to “Chiron,” of The Australasian, an Australian who has been a resident of the United States for many years, holds the opinion that the track conditions were all against Winooka for his latter races there. He states that there is an excellent chance of the son of Windbag retrieving his lost reputation next season. The correspondent further remarks:—“lt is a pity that on his arrival in America he was not brought to Saratoga, where he could have been made ready in a proper manner to meet the champions when conditions were far more in his favour. As an Australian, the hippodroming of this horse never appealed to me, because, although he won twice on the Pacific Coast, his victories meant nothing, as the form there is far below that of the east. American horsemen are convinced that Winooka is a highclass horse, and I hope that when next season rolls around, and Polson returns from his trip to Australia, that he gets this horse in the same condition as he was in the Doncaster Handicap, and I am convinced that he will prove that a top horse in Australia can hold his own with the best in any country.”

The Taranaki Daily News writer, “Hurry On,” comments in an interesting fashion on the success of Golden Hair at Auckland, and to some extent bears out the contention expressed in this column to the effect that Mother Superior (H. Wiggins, blamed for napping) met more than her match, as follows:—“Her trainer, O. Cox, was not particularly hopeful regarding Golden Hair’s chances in the Derby on New Year’s Day, as he stated that she needed a race to sharpen her up. She was prominent for about a mile and aquarter but faded out at the end. She was produced in the Royal Stakes on the last day. Her penalties brought her weight to 9.7 and the public evidently thought the burden and the fact that she had been trained for a mile and a half journey made her chances of success very remote. She was seventh choice of eight starters on the straightout machine and the outsider of the field on the place side. Backers had

evidently forgotten her brilliant win over Closing Time at Moonee Valley, when she made a course record for six furlongs. She was in the rear nearly all the way and made a great ‘dab’ on the rails at the end and finishing in splendid fashion gathered in Mother Superior on the post to win by a neck. It was the performance of a high-class filly and Golden Hair is undoubtedly as good as her Melbourne form said she was. On this showing she would have gone very close to winning the Railway Handicap had she been nominated.”

In drawing attention to the many races won by Wanganui district horses during the holiday campaign, “Kestrel” in the Wanganui Chronicle, refers to one success in particular as follows:— “First on the list of successes must come Red Manfred’s win in the Great Northern Derby at the Auckland Racing Club’s summer meeting at Ellerslie. Doubly pleasing was this victory by reason of the fact that Red Manfred carried the colours of Mrs M. S. Curie, of Westmere, making but the second occasion in the 60 years’ history of the premier classic of the Dominion on which a lady owner has supplied the winner. In 1896 Mrs W. Duncan had her colours carried by the winner, Fabulist. Red Manfred was reared at the Hororata Stud, North Canterbury, and was purchased at the Trentham yearling sales in 1932 for 200 guineas by Mrs Curie, whose judgment in this direction has thus been amply vindicated. Red Manfred also won the King’s Plate at Ellerslie last week, earning altogether £llOO in stakes.” REEFTON JOCKEY CLUB. MONDAY’S RACING. EATON HALL WINS MEMORIAL HANDICAP. WHITE DOE SUCCESSFUL. (Special to the Christchurch Press.) Greymouth, January 8. The opening day’s programme of the Reefton Jockey Club, postponed from Saturday, was held to-day in glorious weather. The track was in good order, and the attendance large. The sum of £5481 was handled under the old system of two dividends, as against £5369 under the win and place 12 months ago. Results:— TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, £7O. One mile. 2 A. McAuley’s Sam Smith, 8.7 (H. Donovan) 1 4 L. Cox’s Cinders, 7.3 (A. Messervey) 2 1 Hastings and McCready’s Gold Sand, 8.9 (L. J. Ellis) 3 Also started: 5 Sky Lass 7.3 (J. Murfitt), 3 Star Raider 7.4 (W. Jones). Sam Smith went to the front from the barrier rise, Cinders finished strongly on the inside and only failed to get up by a short head. Gold Sand was two lengths away, in front of Star Raider. Time, Imin 43sec. FIRST HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, £BO. Seven furlongs. 7 A. J. Griffin’s Booster, 8.4 (L. J. Ellis) 1 1 J. Cordner’s Juniper, 9.0 (A. E. Ellis) J 3 D. H. Roberts’s Sky Rover, 8.0 (A. Messervey) + Also started: 5 Rothen 8.11 (V. Lee), 4 Tip Tree 8.10 (H. Young), 6 Forceful 8.9 (W. Shand), 2 Coll 8.5 (G. Humphries). Booster was not extended to win by two lengths. Sky Rover finished well from a back position to get up to deadheat with Juniper. Time, Imin 29 4-ssec.

JUNCTION TROT (harness), £75. One mile and a-quarter. 1 D. R. Revell's Blandford, scr. (R. B. Berry) 1 4 J. Westerman’s Golden Dollar, 24yds 2 8 C. S. Neville’s Superb, scr. (L. Pascoe) 3

Also started: 13 Atarau King scr., 6 Awa Dillon scr, 2 Cracksman scr., 10 Marie Louise scr., 3 Midshipmaid scr., 9 Real Pal scr., 5 Star Vale scr., 8 Silver Whip 24 bracketed with Superb; 10 Town Crier scr., 14 Victoreen scr., 7 Harvest In 24, 5 Beverley King 24, 12 Real Burton 24.

Blandford quickly took charge and was in front throughout, winning decisively by two lengths from Golden Arrow, who made a strong finishing run from the home turn. Times: 2min 51 2-ssec, 2min 49 4-ssec, 2min 55 2-5 sec.

PEROTTI MEMORIAL HANDICAP, £ll5. One mile and a-quarter. 3 M. Johnston’s Eaton Hall, 7.13 (L. J. Ellis) 1 1 W. Greenhill’s Giggleswick, 9.0 (G. Humphries) 2 2 Colvin and Thomas’s Ravine, 9.8 (W. Pascoe) 3

Also started: 4 Buoyant 8.5 (H, Due). In a fighting finish Eaton Hall outstayed Giggleswick to beat him by a head. Ravine was three lengths back, clear of Buoyant. Time, 2min 10 3-5 sec.

MEMBERS’ HANDICAP, £75. Five furlongs. 1 Mrs C. Perano’s Haulbowline, 9.1 (A. E. Ellis) 1 3 H. Duggan’s Knocklong, 8.4 (W. Shand) 2 4 McFadden Bros.’ Bon Tray, 8.1 (G. Humphries) 3

Also started' 2 Full Crop 8.5 (L. J. Ellis), 5 Margaret Rose 7.8 (A. Messervey), 6 Copenn 7.5 (W. Jones). Haulbowline was always a winner. He rushed to the front at the end of the first furlong, and was being eased up at the post with a length to spare from Knocklong, who put in some solid work over the last half-mile. Full Crop was three lengths back. Time, Imin 1 4-ssec, MARUIA HANDICAP, £75. Six furlongs and a-half. 5 J. P. Low’s Miss Mercia, 7.8 (W. Jones) 1 2 W. Stewart’s Arrowmaid, 8.2 (W. Shand) 2 4 E. W. Spencer’s Imasurvey, 7.3 (J. Murfitt) 3 Also started: 1 Solvear 8.9 (R. Flower), 3 Knockbain 7.8 car. 7.13 (L. J. Ellis), 6 Rose Vai 7.5 (A. Messervy). In a close finish Miss Mercia flashed up on the outside to win by half a length from Arrowmaid, with a length margin to Imasurvey, and then came Solvear and Knockbain. Time, Imin 22 2-ssec. OMOTO SOLDIERS’ TROT (harness), £BO. Class 3min 36sec. One mile and a-half. 1 R. E. Gregory’s Paul Drusus, scr. (J. Bryce jun.) 1 3 A. Lowe’s Olive Rey, scr. (M. B. Edwards) 2 6 R~ Burrow's Anthum, 12yds bhd (S. A. Edwards) 3 Also started: 2 Attorney scr., 4 Avaunt scr., 5 Plain Silk 48. The favourite was not troubled, and was going away to beat Olive Rey by four lengths. Anthum was two lengths back in front of Attorney and Avaunt. Times: 3min 31sec, 3min»33sec, 3min 32 2-ssec.

PROGRESS HANDICAP, £B5. Seven furlongs.

2 T. Smith’s White Doe, 9.1 (A. E. Ellis) 1 1 J. P. C. Webb’s Gold Pit, 7.12 (L. J. Ellis) 2 *1 M. R. Spiers’s Gold Arrow, 7.12 (G. Humphries) 3 Also started: 5 Animated 8.11 (W. Shand), 3 Haulbowline 9.6 (W. Pascoe), 7 Rothen 8.3 (R. Flower), 6 Monipere 7.5 (A. Messervy). In a sustained finish White Doe wore down Gold Pit to beat her by more than a length. Gold Arrow was two lengths back, in front of Monipere and Rothen. Time, lmin 29 2-ssec.

WELLINGTON TROTTING CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES RECEIVED.

(Per United Press Association.) Wellington, January 9.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. ENTRIES RECEIVED. (Special to The Times.) Dunedin, January 9. The following are the Forbury Park Trotting Club's nominations for the meeting on January 25 and 27:— VAUXHALL HANDICAP (harness) £l3O. Class 3.50. (One and a-half miles). —Endurance, El Merit, Bon Haven, Sister Mary, Prince Harvester, Journey’s End, Nelson's Lady, Gaynor, Orphan Bingen, Tiny Guy, Wahnooka, Mahinerangi, Beatrice Bingen, Western Front, Hokimal. SOUTHLAND HANDICAP (harness) £l3O. Class 3.39. (One and a-half miles). —Wise Guy, Bronze Wave, Happy Lass, Summit. Sylvia Sydney, glindford, Golden Dollar, Emmeline's Last, Vologda, Bingen Wrack, Happy Knight, Nellota, Compass, Sadie Axworthy, Frank Mac, Great Antrim, Encounter, Agile, Recess, Erin's Chance, Scot Free, Port Light, Ronald Derby, Chiming Wave. Lohengrin, Parrish Chimes. ELECTRIC HANDICAP (harness) £l4O. Class 3.32. (One and a-half miles).—Lena Thorpe, Plain Silk, Black Jester, Lindrum, Oro’s Pride, Margaret Chenault, Guyziah, Logan Brae, Queen Author. DUNEDIN CUP HANDICAP (harness) £5OO. Class 4.28. (Two miles).—Kingcraft, Muriel De Oro. Vesuvius, Sunny Morn, Indianapolis, Silver De Oro. Belinda, • Sir Guy, Royal Silk, Grand Canyon, Lindbergh, Gold Country. Blue Mountain. OTAGO HANDICAP. (harness) £l6O Class 3.40. (One and a-half miles). —Enigma, Mataunga, Silk Coat, Gyrate, Teviot Downs, Carl, Earl Bingen, Germanicus, Radley. Orphan Bingen, Real Boy, Sea Mist.

MUSSELBURGH HANDICAP (harness) £145. Class 4.45. (Two miles).—Tangatu, Real Huon, Royal Escort, Gunmetal, General Wrack, Margaret Chenault, Prince Author, Black Jester.

KING GEORGE HANDICAP (harness) £l5O. Class 3.10 (One mile and three furlongs).—Raider, King’s Cup, Young Frank. Prince Author, David McElwyn, Lilian Bond, Golden Direct, Mocast, Bay Admiral, Wrecker, Priceless, Peter Locanda, Automatic, Grey Girl, Red Spur. FLYING HANDICAP (harness) £220. Class 2.45. (One and a quarter miles).— John Noble, Muriel De Oro, George Rey, Vesuvius, Sunny Morn, Silver De Oro, Belinda, Avernus, Gold Country, Blue Mountain. Second Day. WAVERLEY HANDICAP, (harness) £l3O. Class 3.50 (One and a-half miles). —Endurance, El Merit, Bon Haven, Sister Mary. Prince Harvester. Journey’s End, Nelson’s Lady, Gaynor, Tiny Guy, Wahnooka, Mahinerangi, Beatrice Bingen, Western Front, Hokimia. STEWARDS HANDICAP (harness) £l3O. Class 3.39. (One and a-half miles).—Wise Guy, Bronze Wave, Happy Lass, Summit, Sylvia. Sydney, Blandford. Golden Dollar, Emmeline’s Last, Vologda, Bingen Wrack, Happy Knight, Nellota, Compass, Sadie Axworthy, Frank Mac, Great Antrim, Encounter, Agile, Recess, Erin’s Chance, Scot Free, Port Light, Ronald Derby, Chiming Wave, Lohengrin, Parrish Chimes. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP (harness) £l4O. Class 3.32. (One and a-half miles).—Lena Thorpe, Plain Silk, Jimmy De Oro, Black Jester, Lindrum, Oro's Pride, Gunmetal, Margaret Chenault, Guyziah, Queen Author, Logan Brae. METROPOLITAN HANDICAP (harness). £350. Class 4.28. (Two miles).— Kingcraft, Muriel De Oro, Vesuvius, Sunny Morn, Indianapolis, Silver De Oro, Belinda, Sir Guy, Royal Silk, Grand Canyon, Lindbergh, Gold Country, Blue Mountain. CRESCENT HANDICAP (harness) £l6O. Class 3.40. (One and a-half miles).—Enigma, Triangle, Mataunga. Silk Coat, Gyrate, Teviot Downs, Carl, Earl Bingen, Germanicus, Radley, Orphan Bingen, Real Boy, Sea Mist.

GORE HANDICAP (harness) £145. Class 4.45. (Two miles).— Tangatu, Real Huon. Royal Escort, Gunmetal, Margaret Chenault, Black Jester, Prince Author, General Wrack. ROYAL HANDICAP, (harness) £l5O. Class 3.10. (One mile and three furlongs).— Raider, King's Cup, Young Frank. Prince Author, David McElwyn, Lilian Bond, Golden Direct, Mocast, Bay Admiral, Wrecker, Priceless, Peter Locanda, Automatic, Grey Girl, Red Spur. AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness) £220. Class 2.45. (One and a quarter miles).— John Noble, Muriel De Oro, George Rey, Vesuvius, Sunny Mom, Indianapolis, Silver De Oro, Belinda, Avernus, Royal Silk, Lindbergh, Gold Country, Blue Mountain. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. STAKES FOR CLASSIC INCREASED. (Per United Press Association.) Ashburton, January 9. The committee of the Ashburton Trotting Club has decided to increase the stake for the New Zealand Sapling Stakes for 1935 to £lOOO, also to continue the Champion Stakes for three-year-olds next Boxing Day. The stake will again be £5OO. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. REVERSION TO OLD BETTING SYSTEM. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, January 9. A decision to discontinue the win and place betting system and revert to the two dividends system was made by the Auckland Racing Club. The committee has been influenced largely by public opinion, many expressions of dissatisfaction with the

win and place system having been voiced by patrons Jit the recent summer carnival.

ATHUETICS

AMATEUR. MEETING. HANDICAPS FOR TO-NIGHT. Tile following handicaps have been declared for the amateur athletic meeting to be held ah Rugby Park this evening, commencing at 6.45: — 100 YARDS OPEN.—Derbie scr, Atley Iyd, Pickering It, Hemara, Heads 4, O’Connell SJ, Mrtnson 6, Mitchell 6, Sutherland 6, Henderson, Chisholm 61. Canning, Smiley 8. 440 YARDS Ol’EN.—Pickering scr. Derbie 9yds, Atlc y 10, Manson 15, Chisholm 16, Hqnderson, Sutherland 18, Mayne 25, G. Metcalfe 30. 120 YARDS HURDLES.—Manson scr, McLauchlan, Pols/an, Metcalfe, 1 hurdle down and 8 yards. 440 YARDS JUNIOR.—Heads, Hemara scr, McLauchlan syds, Henderson 8, McLean 12, Meitcalfe, Miller 12, Dorman 14. ONE MILE OREN.—Lindsay scr, Ker 10yds, Hind 20, Mayne 25, McLauchlan 50, Woods 65, MJirtin, Blomfield 80. 880 YARDS SCRATCH RACE.— Crowther, Hind, Ker, Lindsay, McLauchlan, Maiiin, Mayne, Metcalfe Pickering, R. Petrie, R. Woods. POLE VAULT.—Watts scr, Canning Ift 6in. HIGH JUMP.—-McDonald scr, Stewart lin, Derbie Rin, McLean 2Jin, Canning 3in, -Metcalfe, Loudon, Boyes 4in, SHOT PUTT.—Purdue scr, Boyes 3ft, McDonald, Smiley, Tait sft, Torrance 7ft, Meredith 9fi; 6in. DISCUS.—Smiley scr, Purdue 2ft Boyes 4ft, Louidon Bft, Mitchell 9ft, Chisholm 10ft, Metcalfe 10ft, Meredith 12ft. GORE PIONEER CLUB. TO-DAY’S SPORTS MEETING. (By “Searchlight.”) The Gore Showgrounds, the scene of many an outstanding agricultural and sporting fixture, will to-day be the scene of a golden jubilee as far as the athletic movement in that town is concerned. The Pioneer Athletic Club, comprised of many sterling athletic enthusiasts, will to-day hold its first annual sports. Paradoxically, the fixture marks the fiftieth year of athletic competition in Gore, where, however, athletes have not been catered for on a large scale for many years. Early m the eighties the Gore Caledonian Grounds were the scene of many a stirring race, with runners whose names were to become noted throughout the Dominion competing. In those early days athletics occupied a very prominent part in the sporting activities of the town, and, indeed, to a much greater extent than they have of recent years. The first meeting conducted under the auspices of the Gore Caledonian Society took place on December 26, 1884. The prize money was most substantial in those days, particularly for a pioneer community, as it frequently totalled £l2O, being second only to Invercargill in this respect. The movement retrogressed a great deal towards the end of last century, and although a Hibernian Athletic Society was formed at Gore, meetings being held regularly, it ceased operations after some years It was about this time that the Gore Caledonian Society disbanded. Although amateur athletics, through the efforts of the Gore Harrier Club, flourished for a few years, there was very little activity among the professionals for a generation. The year 1910 saw a revival of interest in professional athletics throughout the province, and, mainly through the efforts of stalwarts of the movement, a new lease of life was also witnessed in Gore. Unfortunately, when the sport was once again becoming strongly entrenched, the World War intervened and practically until 1930 there was not a great deal of athletic activity in the town. In spite of that, however, many noted runners made an appearance and brought fame to Gore through their prowess on the track. The athletic sports club movement has brought about a revival of professional athletics once more during the past three years, the Pioneer Athletic Club being formed among the first. Mr H. E. T. (“Ellis”) Sutton, the president of the Rugby Park Athletic Club, has been one of the leaders of the movement, and it is mainly owing to his untiring efforts that evening sports clubs have been set up in various parts of the province. An interchange of visits from week to week during the season has done a great deal to foster interest in the sport and put it on a sound footing. For to-day’s fixture an exceedingly strong programme, comprising running, cycling, jumping, wrestling, field events, piping and dancing, has been drawn up, and with splendid entries a highly interesting afternoon’s sport should be witnessed. Over £lOO is offered in cash, trophies and medals. All the noted professionals, including the local runners, A. B. Crawford, W. Tither, T. Robins, N. D. Forbes and F. Thomson, will be competing, as well as the pick of the runners and cyclists from Invercargill and Winton, so that competition should be very keen. Handicaps for To-day.

The following are the handicaps for to-day’s fixture:— Running.

75 Yards Handicap: J. Windle, F. J. Thomson, M. Sutherland scr, M. Forde h>yd, W. H. Jones. I. B. Gordon l>/ 2 yds, HWindle, A. B. Crawford, A. Forde. T. Valli 2yds, B. McDonald. R. Frampton 2',4yds, A. k. Jackson, A. McKenzie, D. Crawford, R. Webb, D Morrison 3yds, Pearce, P. McBride 3>/2yds, T. Robins. J. Gallagher. W. Mair 4yds. G. Hoffman, R. Heaps, R. Pickering and H. Major 4’/2yds. Morrison (Dunedin) to be handicapped. 135 Yards Handicap: N. Forbes. J. Senior, M. Forde, M. Sutherland 2yds, W. H. Jones, F. Thomson 3yds, J. Windle A. B: Crawford 4yds, W. Tither I’.iyds, N. Garden syds, A. B. Sutherland 5' 2 yds, A. Forde, T. Valli 6yds, P. Mcßride, R. Frampton 6'/a yds, B. McDonald, Pearce. R. Webb, D. Morrison, I. Gordon, A. McKenzie 7yds. T. Robins, H. Windle Byds, A. J. McAuley. J. Gallagher, D. Crawford S'.iyds, A. K. Jackson, R. Heaps, H. Major 10yds, J. McCorkindale and Morrison to be handicapped. 220 Yards Handicap: M. Forde scr, F. J. Thomson 3yds, W. Tither 4yds, W. H. Jones, J. Windle 6yds, T. Robins. A. Forde. N. Garden 7yds, A. B. Crawford, S. R. Symester, D. Morrison, R. Pickering, P. McBride, B. McDonald Byds, Pearce. R. Frampton. A. K. Jackson 9 yds, J. Gallagher 10 yds, A. McKenzie, A. J. McAuley, D. Bews, D. Crawford, W. Mair, H. Major 11yds. R. Heaps 12yds, A. B. Sutherland, Morrison and J. McCorkindale to be handicapped. 440 Yards Handicap: N. Forbes, M. Forde, J. Senior, H. Denny scr, W. Tither 7yds, N. Garden. R. Pickering Byds, S. R. Symester 12yds, W. Bews 16yds, G. G. Cochrane and L. Aitken 22yds. 880 Yards Handicap: H. Denny scr, A. Hoffman. J. Senior syds, N. I. Pledger 10yds. G. Cochrane 15yds, A. E. Davis 20yds, M. V. Brown, E. Briggs, G. Forde 30yds, C. Bruce, L. Aitken 35yds, W. Bews 37yds, C. C. Cooper 40yds One Mile Handicap: A. E. Davis, A. Hoffman scr, G. Forde 20yds, C. C. Cooper 1 65yds. Cycling.

One Mile Handicap: A. N. Ralston, T. Brosnan, Hansen scr, Hagerty 30yds, A. B. Shepherd, G. Hoffman 45yds, A. Robinson, R. A. Knowles 50yds, W. S. Hogg 60yds, W. Coster, D. O’Brien 70yds, G. F. McMillan 80yds, A. H. Brown. T. H. Butler, R. Baldwin 90yds, R. Smith, C. Knowler 100yds; Booth to be handicapped. One and a-half Miles Handicap: A. Ralston. T- Brosnan scr, C. Hansen 10yds, A. Hagerty 40yds, G. Hoffman 50yds, A. B. Shepherd 60yds, R. A. Knowler, C. Robinson 70yds, W. Coster 120yds, D. O’Brien, W. S. Hogg 130 yds, G. F. McMillan, A. H. Brown 150 yds, R. Baldwin, T. H. Butler 160yds, C. Knowler, R. Smith 180yds. Two Miles Handicap: A. Ralston, T. Brosnan scr, Hansen 20yds, A. Hagerty 70yds, G. Hoffman 80yds, A. B. Shepherd 90yds, R. A. Knowler. C. Robinson 100yds, W. Coster, D. O’Brien 150yds, W. S. Hogg, G. F. McMillan 160yds, A. H. Brown, T. H. Butler. R. Baldwin 180yds, R. Smith, C. Knowler 220yds.

CROQUET

DOMINION TOURNAMENT.

(Per United Press Association.) Ashburton, January 9. There were two surprises at the croquet tournament to-day, A. G. F. Ross failing to make a point against Mrs Corbett in the handicap singles. Miss McDowell, a local player, defeated Mrs Caldow, New Zealand champion, 26 —14 in another handicap singles. In the handicap doubles final, Mrs Scandrett (Christchurch) and Mrs Patchett (Timaru) defeated Mrs Heenan (Ashburton) and Mrs Quinn (Invercargill) 26—24. There was patchy play, but a keen finish. The results were as follows:

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP. First Life. Second Round.

Mrs W. Taylor (Timaru) beat Mrs Hogan 26—14. Mrs Watkins (Hastings) beat Mrs Quinn (Invercargill) 26—19. Mrs Caldow (Wellington) beat Miss Perrin (Invercargill) 26—0. Mrs Maddren (Christchurch) beat Mrs Scandrett (Christchurch) 26—14. Mrs W. Taylor beat Mrs Watkins 26—16. Mrs Palmer (Christchurch) beat Mrs J. T. Wilson (Invercargill) 26 —10. Second Life. First Round. Mrs Caldow (Wellington) beat Mrs Buehler (Dunedin) 26—21. Second Round. Miss Morgan (Timaru) beat Mrs J. S. Lee (Nelson) 26—18. Mrs Maddren beat Mrs Quinn 26—17. Third Round. Mrs Corbett beat Mrs Palmer 26—21. OPEN SINGLES. First Round. . Mrs W. Lowery (Wellington) beat E. J. Ross (Christchurch) 26—10, 26—6. CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. First Round. H. A. Pent (Christchurch) and Mrs Palmer (Christchurch) beat Mrs Lee and Mrs Rhodes Williams (Christchurch) 26 —14. Second Round. Mrs Corbett and Mrs Buehler (Dunedin) beat E. J. Ross (Christchurch) and Mrs Lowery (Wellington) 26—10. MONDAY’S PLAY. (Special to Times). Ashburton, January 8. The croquet tournament was continued to-day in fine weather, the results of the play being as follows: HANDICAP DOUBLES. Semi-Finals. Mrs Scandrett and Mrs Patchett defeated A. G. F. Ross and Mrs Evans 26 - 20 - , « j Mesdames Quinn and Heenan defeated Mesdames Caldow and Amos 26—23. LADIES’ CHAMPION SINGLES. First Life. Mrs Corbett defeated Mrs Buehler 26 Mrs' Watkins (Hastings) defated Mrs Cowper 26 —6. CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. A G. F. Ross and Mrs J. T. Wilson defated S. McCullough and Mrs Maddren 26—11. HANDICAP SINGLES. H. A. Penn defeated Mrs Revell Mrs Saunders defeated Mrs Collins 26—22. , • Mrs Osman, defeated Mrs Cunningham 26 —9. , Mrs Curie (4J Invercargill) defeated Mrs Rhodes Williams (2|) 26 —19. Mrs J. R. Wright defeated Mrs Hore Invercargill 26—8. R. W. McCreath (1) defeated H. A. Penn (1) 26—9. CHAMPION SINGLES. Mrs J. T. Wilson defeated Mrs Lowery 26—5. Mrs Hogan defeated Mrs Curie 26—6. HANDICAP SINGLES. A. G. F. Ross defeated Mrs W. Quinn 26—12. R. W. McCreath defeated Mrs Cowper 26—18. Mrs Caldow defeated G. Hart 26—16. • N. D. McCreath (81) defeated Mrs Saunders (61) 26 —18. TENNIS WAITUNA v. MATAURA ISLAND. A match was played on the Mataura Island courts on Saturday, when the home team met and defeated Waituna. Following are the details, the Waituna names being mentioned first: Ladies’ Singles.—Miss E. Hill v Mrs Richardson 6 —l; Miss A. Hill v Miss I. Drysdale I—6; Miss M. McNaughton v Mrs Dunlop 4—6; Miss W. McKenzie v Miss W. Christie 4—6. Men’s singles: A. O’Connor v. F. Richardson 6—2; D. Perriam v J. Richardson 6—l; B. Hoddinott v N. Parker 5— L. McNaughton v. J. Dunlop 3—6. Ladies’ Doubles.—Miss E. Hill and A. Hill v Mrs Richardson and Miss E Drysdale 5—6; Misses M. McNaughton and W. McKenzie v Mrs Dunlop and Miss W. Christie I—6. Men’s Doubles.—A O’Connor and D. Perriam v F. Richardson and J. Richardson 6—2; B. Hoddinott and L. McNaughton v N. Parker and J. Dunlop 6— Mixed Doubles—Miss E. Hill and A. O'Connor v Mrs Richardson and F. Richardson I—6; Miss A. Hill and D. Perriam v Miss I. Drysdale and J. Richardson 4—6; Miss M. McNaughton and B. Hoddinott v Mrs Dunlop and N. Parker I—6; Miss W. McKenzie and L. McNaughton v Miss W. Christie and J. Dunlop 6—4. Total: Waituna, 6 sets, 65 games. Mataura Island, 10 sets, 74 games. TOWN v. NORTHERN. The annual match between Town and Northern District will be played on the Invercargill courts on Saturday, commencing at 1.30 p.m. The following will represent Town: Mrs Clarke, Misses Mahoney, Wesney, Murdoch, Shepherd, and Shand; Messrs Shand, Matthewson, Walsh, P. Walker, F. Walker, W. Baird. AUSTRALIANS AT WELLINGTON. AN EASY WIN. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, January 9. By three wins to none, the touring New South Wales tennis players, Sproule and Donohoe, beat the Wellington representatives, D. G. France and R. McL. Ferkins, at Miramar today. The visitors did not lose a set. Sproule beat France 6—2, 6—2, and Donohoe beat Ferkins by the same score. In the doubles Sproule and Donohoe beat France and Ferkins, 7—5, B—6, 6—3. Ferkins was shaky in the first set of his game with Donohoe, although he made one or two good recoveries. He was much steadier in the second set and put more speed into his play. He led 2—l, but lapsed into a succession of mistakes and Donohoe went on to win 6—2.

France, playing beautifully, took the first two games of his match with Sproule, but the Australian lengthened the rallies, stifling France with a burst of brilliance, and commenced a winning sequence. France made another effort when down o—2 in the second set, but then faded, making a great many mistakes. There were some exhilarating moments in the doubles. Both the Australians were well on their game and Ferkins, who had most of the attack directed on him, played well. His return of the service against Sprouls gained many points for his side. BOXING AMBROSE PALMER FOR INVERCARGILL? NEGOTIATIONS IN TRAIN. Provided the terms offering are suitable, it is possible that Ambrose Palmer, professional champion cruiserweight of Australia, will be seen in action against Ray Nicol and George Sipgleton at Invercargill in the near future. It is no secret that negotiations to secure the services of the Victorian have been in train for some time, and as Palmer recently stated that he was desirous of seeking fresh fields, it is highly probable that he will be induced to come to New Zealand. In addition to Singleton and Nicol there are other heavyweights and light heavyweights, including the ex-New Zealand champion, Alan Campbell, to pit against Palmer. The enterprise is an ambitious one, but should the local association succeed there is likely to be no doubt whatever about the support that would be accorded it. Palmer is at the top of his form at the present time, and as he is regarded as being in a world class, he would be a big draw card anywhere in New Zealand. Just recently he defeated the American middleweight Dave Shade, and two years ago was considered good enough to be matched with the late W. (“Young”) Stribling. In the event of Palmer’s services being secured it is almost certain that he will be accompanied to Invercargill by another Australian heavyweight.—“Veritas.” GOLF. THE GORE CLUB. The following is the draw for the third medal match for the Fisher trophy to be played on Thursday on the East Gore links: Mrs J. A. Sinclair v. Mrs A. B. Caverhill, Mrs G. Mitchell v. Mrs G. C. Hamilton, Mrs W. Young v. Miss E .Johnson, Miss McCrostie.v. Mrs D. Tait, Miss Maher v. Miss Rhodes, Miss B. Johnston v. Mrs D. Reid, Mrs J. J. Stroud v. Mrs A. Wilson, Miss Gee v. Mrs F. Murray, Mrs J. J. Perry v. Mrs F. V. Piper, Mrs C. Hargest v. Miss Noake, Mrs E. D. Kirby v. Miss Aitchison, Mrs A. E. Boult a bye, O. Nelson v. F. Young, C. King v. R. Rutherford, J. A. Sinclair v. J. W. Turnbull, J. A. S. Aitken v. E. D. Kirby, F. C. Wylie v. C. M. Stewart, A. Wilson v. J. J. Perry, H. Doughty v. D. S. McLeod, R. Ritchie v. W. E. Poff, N. H. Hume v. A. B. Caverhill, J. Bishop v. W. Young, B. D. Cochrane v. R. Domigan, G. J. Young v. G. T. Sadd, G. Mitchell v. A. Macdonald, R. W. Noake v. W. Stevenson, F. B. Foley v, F. Scott, A. S. Atkins a bye. BOWLS OTAUTAU v. APARIMA. The following rinks have been chosen to represent the Otautau Club in the Western District competition match against Aparima at Riverton on Friday evening: M. Ferry, J. Hall, J. Scatter, G. H. Stevens (s); A. Fisher, W. Scatter, F. Duncan, G. Sinclair (s); H. Chandler, C. Jones, G. B. Saxclby, C. Renowden (s); emergencies, J. Manson and A. Simon. SWIMMING CRUMP BREAKS RECORD. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, January 9. At the Auckland championship swimming carnival for intermediates and juniors, Noel Crump covered 220 yards in 2min 22 3-ssec, breaking his own Dominion intermediate record by 2 4-5 sec. His time was only 2-ssec slower than the senior New Zealand record. Crump also sprinted 100 yards in 55 4-ssec, equalling his own New Zealand intermediate record and the senior Dominion record.

The following are the acceptances for the Wellington Trotting Club’s meeting on January 13:— KAITOKE HANDICAP, £130. Class 3.39. One and a-half miles. Blue and Gold scr Real Boy scr Bronte scr Silk Coat scr Carl scr Kohewah 12 Germanicus scr Nelson’s Norman Fox scr Prince 36 GRACEFIELI 3 HANDICAP, £100. Class 3.45. One and a-half miles. Bara Gold scr Irish Peach scr Bide a’ Wee scr Lola Bingen scr Cannonshot scr Match King scr Flint Lock scr Native Son scr Gold Claim scr Olax scr Liberty Sadie Parrish scr Axworthy scr Guy Zolock scr Tecla scr SUMMER HANDICAP, £400. Class 4. 28. Two miles. Kewpie’s Jewel Pointer 24 Triumph scr Royal Silk 24 Pegaway scr Sir Guy 24 Silver De Oro scr Sunny Morn 24 First Flight 12 Glenrossie 48 Regal Voyage 12 Lindbergh 48 HUTT HANDICAP, £250. Class ■ 4.34. Two miles. yds bhd Manoeuvre scr Master Roy 24 Purser scr Grand Canyon 36 War Paint scr Probationer 36 Wrecker scr Raydus 36 PROBATIONERS’ HANDICAP, £100. Class 3.7. One and a-quarter miles. Bide a’ Wee scr Match King scr Cannonshot scr Native Son scr Flint Lock scr Red Flyer scr Flotsam scr Sadie Gold Claim scr Axworthy scr Great Fast scr Super Tax scr Guy Zolock scr Olax scr Irish Peach scr Tecla scr Liberty yds bhd Parrish scr Tracey Locanda 12 Lola Bingen scr Cracker 84 PROGRESSIVE HANDICAP, £150. Class 4. 54. Two miles. Binnalong scr Silk Coat scr Bronte scr Blue and Gold 12 Carl scr Real Boy 12 Germanicus scr Kohewah 24 Norman Fox scr Nelson’s Prince 48 DISPATCH HANDICAP, £200. Class 2.44. One and a-quarter miles First Flight scr Glenrossie 24 Logan’s Pride scr Gold Country 24 Pegaway scr Lindbergh 24 Regal Voyage scr Royal Silk 24 Sunny Morn scr Jewel Pointer 48 Kewpie’s Triumph 12 KIA-ORA HANDICAP, £150. Class 2.47. One and a-quarter miles. Arabond scr Wrecker 12 Grand Canyon scr Raydus 24 Purser scr First Flight 36 War Paint scr Silver De Oro 36 Probationer 12