SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 25305, 7 June 1935, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. Wingatui trainer S. G. Ware has departed for Melbourne with a team of four horses. ' \ Great Northern Steeplechase winner, Royal Limond, cost Mr A. Syme 35gns. at auction. .

At Wingatui Black. Duke has ’started in 11 hurdle races .for five wins, five seconds.

Government taxation at Forbury Park T.C. meeting this week totalled £1823 8/7.

Several southern buyers were after Knock Out at Dunedin, but there was no deal.

A very interesting afternoon’s racing is promised by Auckland Racing Club to-morrow.

Lightweight apprentice jockey W. Jenkins goes to Melbourne with S. G. Ware’s team. '

The New Zealand Sapling Stakes at Ashburton to-morrow will interest trotting followers.

At the two recent meetings held at Wingatui Nightform looked to be somewhat war worn.

Palatinate has gone to Melbourne to race for his owner-trainer S. G. Ware (Wingatui).

F. Fox states that the Derby winner Bahram is the laziest colt he has ever ridden.

In 15 starts over the battens this season Black Duke has had five wins and seven seconds.

The taxation for the recent Dunedin J.C. and Forbury Park T.C. meetings amounted to £5713 6/3.

London was in front at the last fence in ' the G.N. Steeplechase, but Royal Limond then outstayed him.

In his three starts at the D.J.C. Winter meeting Milford secured £242 in stakes for Mr Crosbie.

The Government taxation on the recent D.J.C. Winter meeting will amount to £3890 0/8.

W. Pascoe, who won the Great Northern Hurdles and Remuera Hurdles on Stanchion, is from Riccarton.

At the National fixture at Riccarton in August W. Pascoe won N.Z.GJM. Hurdles race on Hounslow.

Master Musk was going well in the Great Northern Hurdle Race on Monday when he fell.

Unlucky Full Hand, a 10-10 fancy, narrowly beaten by Dillon Queen at Forbury, is a son of Jack Potts.

Pacer Full Hand descends in maternal line from that great early trotter Michael Galindo. .

It is safe to say that Taranaki people were strong supporters for Stanchion in his Ellerslie successes.

It is on the cards that Control, by British Empire, now a juvenile, will be heard of presently.

The Auckland Racing Club’s Winter meeting will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow afternoon.

During the current season gallopers from the. stable of trotting mentor J. S. Shaw have won 16 races.

While Graball won all three open steeplechases at D.J.C. fixture, French Fleet had three hack scores at Wingatui.

Following on three successive hack steeplechase wins at Wingatui in 1932 French Fleet scored at Timaru.

Cornwall Handicap winner of this week, Lord Vai,, now an eight-year-old, did not race until he was four.

Judging from the fashion in which he won at Wingatui. this week, Land Raid may become useful.

The record number of entries for the Epsom Derby classic event was 404 in the 1931 season.

Recently defunct Blandford has sired four Derby winners in Trigo, Blenheim, Windsor Lad and Bahram.

In seven seasons Blandford sired his four winners of the Derby and he has progeny to come.

A Christchurch Star writer states that P. Gallagher is showing much ability as a trotting reinsman.

- In his fifteen starts pacer War Buoy •* can claim thirteen firsts and two second placings.

*' Owing to his misbehaviour Stanchion Was barred from fiat racing to become ( a crack hurdler.

At Brisbane this week the double totalisator was introduced for the first time and the winning combination had one supporter—a lady—whose five-shil-ling investment bought in £775.

Christchurch Press remarks:—“The Invercargill apprentice, C. T. Wilson, has developed into a high-class rider following a trip to Melbourne with Mr W. T. Hazlett’s horses last year.”

The maiden horses taken to Melbourne by S. G. Ware on behalf of Mr G. J. Barton are Gay Circle (Gay Shield—Nucleus), Jack Homer (Captain Bunsby—Cherry Pie) and Autumn Wind (Paper Money—Wild Work).

Adalene, who won the Carbine Plate, a race for gentlemen riders (one mile) at the Auckland R.C. meeting on Wednesday, is a five-year-old mare, trained by J. F. Tutchen at Te Rapa. She is a daughter of the imported English sire Little England from Kinetic, by Penury (imp.) from Gladys Soult, by Soult (imp. son of St. Simon) from Gladys May, by Regal and can thus claim to be well-bred.

Dunedin Evening Star states that an * inquiry was held by the judicial com- “ Jaittee of the Forbury Park Trotting '■ Club on Wednesday afternoon into the “ cause of H. Frost, driver' of Belle “Derby, being thrown out of his sulky in the Southland Handicap, and it was 'decided to disqualify J. Bahms, drivel ' of Wild Dreams, from driving, riding, "or training for three months. Bahrns & lodged an appeal, but as it was rereived nearly two hours after the Stipulated time, it cannot be considered.

■ * a ln the lengthy history of the Epsom Derby, dating from 1780, only four " horses have sired four winners in Sir Peter Teazle, Waxy, Cyllene, and Blandford. The line of Cyllene is still - strong and vigorous throughout the world and may be found in evidence in many quarters in New Zealand—the defunct sire Some Boy II was a direct example of this famous family. As far as Blandford goes he has only one son in New Zealand to date, the horse referred to being Bulanshar, who will i* fako up stud duties in Hawkes Bay next season for the first time.

i The place totalisator again found - marked favour with backers at Forbury

Park this week, when the win (two dividends) machine carried £11,065, and the place totalisator (three dividends) £9354 10/-. The returns furnished by the place machine since its installation at Forbury Park have justified its existence up to the hilt and proved a rare set-back to a number of northern and" Dunedin followers of trotting who have exerted their level best to prevent it being brought into operation. “Place” wagering has evidently come to stay at F.P.T.C. fixtures as supported by. the public at large. .

Light harness reinsman J.' McLennan has not often been found in winning form of late, but this master of riding square-gaited performers to saddle was to the fore at Forbury Park on Wednesday, when he steered Admiral Bingen, a trotter to victory in Pacific Handicap (saddle) class . 2.19 (lm.) against a field of pacers in 2min. 13 4-ssec. It was a striking performance by horse and horseman and deservedly applauded. Admiral Bingen is a wellbred gelding by Melson Bingen—Bonny Jenny (imp. from U.S.A, in 1911). This week’s winner is not the only scoring descendant of Bonnie Jenny, as the American mare also foaled Bonista and Bundura two well-known performers in Maoriland, although the former was sired in America by the great Star Pointer. As Admiral Bingen went out a 6-6 selection his connections would probably benefit as the aged gelding has more than once of late displayed brilliant form for his Oamaru trainer and rider.

Christchurch Press remarks:—“One of the conditions under which jockeys’ licenses are issued by the New Zealand Racing Conference makes it necessary for each holder to carry, to meetings a full riding outfit, which includes a breastplate and at least two “rubbers.” Owing to one horseman at Wingatui on Monday being without a breastplate, the stipendiary steward, Mr G. N. McLean, decided to make . a general kit inspection during the third day’s programme on Tuesday. The equipment of each rider at the meeting was examined, and in most cases Mr McLean found that everything required was in evidence,, there being three instances only of missing breastplates and “rubbers.” Mr McLean tendered some sound advice to the younger horsemen regarding cleanliness of gear and the advisability of carrying a complete change to provide against bad weather. One kit which was complete in every detail, that of A. E. Ellis, was shown to the assemblage by Mr McLean as an example of the kit a rider should carry with him.”

Last season in England the Australian jockey, W. R. (“Togo”) Johnstone, had the unfortunate experience of being beaten on the Derby favourite, Colombo, (writes “Cardigan” in Melbourne Herald), and his retainer as Lord Glanely’s first jockey was cancelled by mutual consent soon afterwards. Johnstone then returned to France, where the previous season he had been the leading jockey. He is again doing well in that country this season, as only the other day a cable arrived telling of three successes he had at Le Tremblay, one of the winners being owned by Lord Derby. Now .the cables announce that Johnstone won the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French One Thousand Guineas) on The Nile, who is also owned by Lord Derby. Another Australian jockey in W. Sibbritt was on Senor Unzue’s Bluebell, who ran third in the same race. The Nile is by Pharos from Pyramid by Papyrus, and last year ran three times for two wins and a third. If Johnstone continues to win rich races fin France for Lord Derby there is al ways, the chance of him obtaining, a retainer from that owner to ride in England. Johnstone’s success would be pleasant, as well as profitable, to the Australian tennis players now in Paris, as Crawford is fond of racing, and Harry Hopman was telling me before he left for abroad this year, that Johnstone not only calls for the Australians to take them to the races in his car with his chauffeur in livery, but marks their books for them, and goes to great pains to try and assist them to back winners. TROTTING AT FORBURY PARK AN OUTSTANDING GATHERING. MANY SOUTHLANDERS PRESENT. A TROTTER DEFEATS PACERS. A PROFITABLE FIXTURE. NOTES BY THE CURRAGH. (Special to the Times.) Dunedin, June 6. The special meeting of the Forbury Park Trotting Club held on Wednesday was an outstanding success in every way and the club will probably show a nice profit over the fixture. The weather was ideal, bright sunshine reigning throughout. The track was in the best of order and conducive to fast times, the track record for a mile and three furlongs of 3min 1 4-ssec being equalled by Dillon Queen. The competition was keen throughout and the large crowd appeared to find the sport very much to their liking. The Southland representation was very strong, many of the country districts supplying a quota. Investors sustained a severe body blow, in the opening event when the hot favourite, imported American trotting mare Air Flow, was disqualified for galloping. She was in a gallop for nearly a furlong and a-half and despite the strenuous efforts of P. Gallagher would not settle down. Once again at the correct gait she showed great speed to win narrowly. The talented American importation was reported to be racing under , seasonal trouble. The stipendiary steward quickly took the matter up and it did not take the committee long to make their decision. In her second outing Air Flow made two bad breaks which settled her chance. A very popular success was that of Ann Parrish, who has been a model of consistency of late. R. Townley has improved this trotter a good deal and with better manners at the barrier she will win further events.

Discord, a four-year-old mare by Wrack—Echo, is a good young trotter likely to more than pay her way. Golden Bingen was unlucky in both of his races, breaking shortly after the start in each race. He does, however, look improved and is likely to make his presence felt from now on. Prince de Oro showed a good deal of speed in the Royal Handicap, but could not carry it to the end of a mile and a-half and was done to a turn three furlongs from home. It was, however, a fast run race, the winner, Dillon Queen, going nearly sixteen seconds inside her handicap. She repeated the dose later in the day and the daughter of Nelson Bingen—Norma Dillon is decidedly useful. She is trained by D. Teahan. There was a good deal of support for the three-year-old Treasure Bond in the Royal Handicap, but he broke his gear at the start and was never prominent. He is stated to be a particularly smart pacer.' Probably thp most popular win at Forbury Park on Wednesday was that of the trotter Admiral Bingen when he beat a field of. pacers over a mile. Excellently handled by J. McLennan, Admiral Bingen began smartly and was always in the first three to take charge before the far turn and trot home an easy winner. He was fancied by his party, who collected a nice dividend.

War Buoy was definitely superior to his opponents in the Birthday’ Handicap and scored with a good deal in hand. There is no doubt that he is a champion and his tally of 13 wins should

bo greatly added to. Ho la just a bit Inclined to bo erratic when leaving the barrier, but doos not Ipso much ground. War Buoy la not a big horse, but is compact and a bold mover, It was an easy drive for S. A. Edwards Rey Spec was responsible for all the pacemaking in the Birthday Handicap and finished third in a fast run race. It was surprising that he was not more heavily backed in the final event, which he won very .nipely. a speedy and promising pacer, v Great Logan was badly placed almost throughout in the Birthday Handicap and could not get clear until reaching the straight. Here he. put in a fine run, but had no chance with War ■Buoy. There appears to be still a race or two in the old fellow. Gold Salute cost investors a good deal of money on Wednesday. He broke up badly in his first start and it is understood that his hopples had not been correctly adjusted. In his second outing he had every chance out in front, but ,• compounded half a mile from home. He should have done better. Driven by F. Holmes, Sir Gowan was ■responsible for a good race in the James Memorial, but found the others just too brilliant for him .on the fast .track. ? The race was . run in record time.

Full Hand came from a long way back to get second money in the James Memorial and the son of Jack Potts-— Maureen Galindo is one to keep in mind. * . Wild Dreams was very unlucky in the saddle event, but in the Southland Handicap had every chance. He failed for stamina and apparently is at his best over short courses. Morello put up a striking performance to win the Southland Handicap easily. He was forced to cover a good deal of extra ground and was almost forced on the outside fence when the mounted patrol was endeavouring to catch the driverless Belle Derby. This son of Rey de Oro —Moonlit appears to be a top-notcher in the making and looks the part. Golden Direct showed a good turn of speed in the Farewell Handicap and hung on well to get third berth. More will be heard of him, especially over short journeys. . Peter Locanda got into a pocket in the final event and had no chance of getting out. His driver appeared to be in error quite early in the race and also did not knock his horse about in the run home. THE DERBY AGA KHAN’S SUCCESS. BAHRAM’S STRONG FINISH. UNBEATEN COLT. .

(United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 5.

The Derby resulted: — DERBY STAKES, a sweepstake of £IOO each, with £3OOO added; second 10 per cent., third five per cent, of the whole stake. About one and a half miles. H. H. the Aga Khan’s b c Bahram (Blandford—Friar’s Daughter),

9.0 (F. Fox) . 1 Sir Abe Bailey’s br c Robin Goodfellow (Son and Heir—Eppie Adair), 9.0 (T. Weston) 2 Lord Astor’s b c Field Trial (Felstead—Pogingaol), 9.0 (R. Dick) 3 Also started: Sir A. Bailey’s Japetus (Lane), A. E. Berry’s Peaceful Walter (D. Smith), F. W. Dennis’s St. Botolph (H. Beasley), Lord Derby’s Fairhaven (R. Perryman), Mrs C. Evan’s First Son (R. A. Jones), Lord Glanely’s Screamer (A. Wragg), Mrs C. Glorney’s Assignation (S. Donoghue), C. W. Gordon’s Sea Bequest (E. Smith), H. H. Aga Khan’s Theft (H. Wragg), H. H. Aga Khan’s Hairan (G. Richards), Lieut-Col. G. Loder’s Fairbairn (C. Smirke), H. W. W. Simm’s Pry H. (M. Beary), E. T. Thornton-Smith’s Barberry (S. Smith). All the acceptors were colts and carried 9.0. Lord Astor’s Plymouth Sound was the only scratching. Sixteen started. Won by two lengths, with half a length between second and third. The Aga Khan’s Theft was fourth. From a magnificent start, Screamer and Sea Bequest led, with Pry 11. close up. Bahram was well placed. Pry 11. was ahead near the top of the hill, where Field Trial went to the front. Bahram and First Son were handy Field Trial led First Son into the straight, but Bahram made an irresistible run on the outside and survived Robin Goodfellow’s strong challenge. The latter just wore down Field Trial. It was a mackintosh and umbrella Derby. Torrential rain commenced at dawn and people sheltered in coaches, while bookmakers huddled under big umbrellas. Thousands who spent the night on the downs were soaked. A large crowd witnessed the arrival of their Majesties despite the drizzle. A gleaming smile as he led in Bahram testified to H.H. the Aga Khan’s delight at fulfilling his ambition of owning and breeding an unbeaten Derby winner. The crowd cheered as the King congratulated him. The King dined with the Aga Khan and 50 members of the Jockey Club at Buckingham Palace. The table was decorated with green and chocolate, the Aga Khan’s racing colours and the King proposed his health. There were no women guests. The Queen, who usually dines out on Derby night, dined alone at the Palace. The King and Queen drove over Epsom Downs to see the Derby. Other occupants of the Royal box were the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of York, the Duke of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Prince and Princess Nicholas of Greece and Lord Harewood.

The result confirmed the general expectations.

AGA KHAN’S SUCCESSES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.20 p.m.) London, June 6. The Aga Khan has won every classic except the Thousand Guineas. Since 1923 he has won nearly £430,000 in prize money as a result of victories in over 300 races. DISQUALIFIED JOCKEY APPEAL FOR REDUCTION OF SENTENCE. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, June 6. W. J. Broughton, who suffered one month’s disqualification as the result of an incident in the two-year-old race on the second day at the Pahiatua meeting intends applying to the Wellington District Committee for a reduction of the term to enable him to ride at Foxton on Saturday. The period of suspension does not expire till after Saturday. BOXING MONDAY’S TOURNAMENT. The Southland Boxing Association has been advised that owing to an injury to his hand G. Muir will be unable to compete against Ray Reid on Monday night. Arrangements have now been made to match Reid with Mackay, and the other six-round contest will be between Ken Giles (Timaru) and L. Arnott (Milton). With Broomhall and Phillipson boxing four rounds the preliminaries should provide excellent fare.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR SATURDAY.

(Per United Frees Association.) Auckland, June fl. The following are the acceptances for the third day of the Auckland Racing Club’s Great Northern meeting:— TAMAKI STEEPLECHASE (Handicap). £275. About two miles and a-half. v

, SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAPS DECLARED. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 6. The following are the handicaps for the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s winter meeting on Saturday:— PUKAKI HURDLES. £lOO. One mile arid ahalf.

WAIITI TROT HANDICAP, £95. Class 3.43. One mile and a-half. Ace Pot scr Lady Hannah scr Blue Spark scr Native Son scr Bluff scr Otama Chimes scr Casonova scr Oversight scr Cruiser scr Red Flush scr Du Barry scr Royal Palm scr Exporter scr Self scr Golden Miller scr Sunny Jack scr Ivan De Oro scr PRINCE EDWARD HANDICAP. £l4O. One mile and a quarter.

WINCHESTER TROT HANDICAP, £95. Class 3.5. One mile and a quarter. Ace Pot scr John Drusus scr Author's Choice scr Locust ' scr Bill Gratton scr Native Son scr Blue Spark scr Otarna Chimes scr Bluff scr Oversight scr Casanova scr Pleasant Pointer scr Civic scr Pot Luck scr Cruiser ’ scr Red Flush scr ‘ Du Barry scr Satin Lass scr Exporter scr Self scr Fair Warning scr Silvie’s Best scr Golden Miller scr Sunny Jack scr SEADOWN HANDICAP, £lOO. Six furlongs. Rebel Chief 9 1 Cherry Queen 7 9 Cranford 8 12 Assemble 7 8 Guarantee 8 10 Merry Peel 7 5 Sea Fox 8 6 Captivate 7 0 Royal Gallant 8 2 Bay Duke 7 0 Capital 7 9 RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. STAR. Senior.—Agnew, Mattingly. Cuff, Anderson, Galt, Mclntosh, McCall, Locke, Wilkinson, Couling, H. Frampton, T. Riddell, Giller, Nlxey, R. Frampton, Stubbs, H. RidSecond grade.—Flynn, Agnew, Challis, Gill, Mcßride, Davis, Tansley, Saunders. Swift. White, Ward, Low, Topi. Harvey, Tansley, Lithgow, Braxton, Wilson, Hardy, Kitson. Third grade.—Smith, Cockroft, Patterson, Barron, Lee. Dixon, Donaldson, Stewart, Gorham, Insail, Mathison, Small, Forde, Gallagher, Earle, Eddy, McCorkindale, W. Lee. MARIST. Senior.—Clarke, Warring. Maher. Ferris, G. Forde, Mcßae, C. Campbell. J. Cournane, Crawford, Chisholm, McKenzie, O. Driscoll, Murfitt, S. Hallamore. M. Cournane, T. McManus, T. Davin. Second grade.—Ward, Heads, Cooke, Hogan, Shepherd, Grace. Wilkins, Baird, Chisolm, Shirley, Newail, Pascoe, Waldron, Crawfdrd, Mcßae. Niven. Fourth grade.—J. Derbie, R. Robertson, N. Grace, Waddick, Mitchell, Pasco, Stone, Leonard, Fletcher, Fletcher, B. Grace, Caulifield. P. Connelly, Cody, Mcßae, Meffin, Fraser, Nevin. _ , Fifth grade.—B. Cameron, Traynor, Cockroft, Campbell. Webb. Davidson. Fraser, Montague, McCormack, Caulfield, Daly, Keppell, Looney, Casey, Ferry, Wills, Dawson, Hislop. INVERCARGILL. Senior.—Henry, Baird, McKenzie, Lee, Nisbet, Grant, J. Purdue, Sutton, Roberts, R. Purdue, Foster, C. George, Clode. P. Anderson, Bailey, Tapley, Watson, Bews. Second grade.—Green. Lyon, Marshall, Copp, K. Gray, F. Jones, W. Anderson, McDougall, Wilson. Sloan, Mill, Blue, Millar, Lumsden, G. Anderson, McLelland, Lightfoot. Marchant, G. Wilson. Third grade.—Sutton, Sutherland. Frew, Todd. Robinson. Kirkness, Richardson, Withington, Lamb. Ferguson. Inglis, Booth, Thom, Breen, Johnston, Scott, Jones. Fourth grade.—G. Ramsay, J. Norris, W. Vincent, C. Fletcher. J. Murdoch. B. McArthur, G. Mcßeath, L. Keast, B. McGrougher, T. Harper, B. Sutton, A. Carstensen, B. Attiey. J. Wilkinson, B. Ayto. Fifth grade.—Newton, Watson, Davis (2), McKnight. Mackie, Chisolm, Dell, Walker, Jones, Beissel, Sim. Cleavland, Mills, Atley. Ramsay, Selwyn. OLD BOYS. Senior.—Lindsay, Smiley, Wilson, Crawford, Marshall, Lynch. Bird, Shand, Hawke. Polson, Crowe, Watts, Milne, Henderson, Beadle. Hislop. Second grade.—Morrisqn. McLauchlan,' Sefton, Strang, Boyce, Gumbley, Stevenson, McDowall, Peterson, Wyatt, McLauchlan, Watts, Watson, Shepherd, Carswell, McKenzie. Fourth grade.—Holland, Withington, Blampied, McDonald, Lockie, Strang, Adam, Good, Wilson, Pickard, Spriggs. Luzmoor. Smith, Miller, Harper, McClean, Brown, Darrock.

PIBATKS. aonlor..—Thomas. Fookei, Wat.on, Morrison, Oliver, Shorn. Peddy, McCro.itio. Knisk Ward. McEwan. Berry. Wileox. Spencer, Beadle. Wares, Dick, Second grade,—Luke, Grant. Tlnnock, Robinson, Matcnlfo, Clarkson. Lorentzen. Wylie. Gloss ,Fraser, Hunter, Mason, ■VSSMWm.man, Morgan, Campbell. Shirley, Berry, Brown, Shirley (2), Spence (2). Breen, Craig, MeLaughlan. Blaekle, Fourth grade.—Wesney, Guerl, Farquahsen, Churton, Eunson. Ramsay. McEwan, Jackson, Jacquelry. Ramsay, Light, McLauchlan. Beale, Adamson, Sherrlffs, Lee, M Slfth n grade.—Calvert, Palmer. Stables, Sapwell. Morris, Agnew, Taylor. Falconer, McEwan, Hunt, Strathern, Dickson, Watson, Bromby, Shirley, Young. COLLEGIATE. Fourth grade.—Giles (2). Crosbie. Hannon, Ramsay. Jacquery. McDowell, Pope. Winsloe, Tulley, Halbert, McManus, McLean (2), Insail, Weavers, Edmonds, Harris, Bums, Bryce, Checketts, Whittington. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. The following referees have been appointed for Saturday’s Rugby fixtures: — Senior. —Invercargill v. Star, Mr M. Sheehan; linesmen, Messrs G. Agnew and P. Robertson; Marist v. Old Boys, Mr J. Aitken; linesmen, Messrs W. Clark and G. Frampton. Second grade.—Bluff v. Star, Mr E. Budd; Invercargill v. Old Boys, Mr W. Thomas; Pirates v. Marist, Mr H. Shand. Third Grade.—Clifton v. Pirates, Mr B. Frampton; Borstal v. School, Mr H. Smith; Star v. Rimu, Mr C. A. Myers; Invercargill v. Woodlands, Mr E. Smith. Fourth Grade.—Technical v. Bluff, Mr J. R. Bell;. Clifton v. Invercargill, Mr D. Leckie; Collegiate v. Marist, Mr J. Ewart; Old Boys v. School, Mr J. O’Neil; Star v. pirates, Mr W. O. Ward. Fifth Grade.—Marist v. Pirates, Mr C. C. Kenward; School v. Invercargill, Mr W. Tinnock, Collegiate v. Technical, Mr J. Murray. Emergencies.—Messrs L. Cockerill; P. Hennessey; J. Smith and B. A. Mahoney. Country Fixtures.—At Winton, Mr C. A. Kerse; at Ryal Bush, Mr W. Pay. Wednesday Fixtures.—Marist v. High School A, Mr R. G. Webb; Technical College B v. High School B, Mr H. C. Shand. ALL BLACK TEAM. CANTERBURY NOMINATIONS. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, June 6. The following Canterbury players have been nominated for the All Blacks’ team: Nolan, Hart, Oliver, Mortlock, Manchester, Deavoll, and J. O. Hattersley. . SOUTH CANTERBURY NOMINATIONS. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 6. The South Canterbury nominations for the All Black tour are: T. Morrison, three-quarter; G. Gaffaney, five-eighth; T. Seaton, G. Giddings, G. Adkins, forwards. MANAWATU NOMINATIONS. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, June 6. Manawatu has nominated the following for the All Blacks’ tour: R. M. McKenzie, M. F. Henry (forwards); L. Bradley (wing-threequarter). TRIAL AT NAPIER. RAIN FALLS THROUGHOUT MATCH. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, June 6. Owing to heavy rain the All Black trial match between combined teams from Hawkes Bay and Bush on one side and Poverty Bay-East Coast and Bay of Plenty on the other did not afford the players or the New Zealand selectors a fair opportunity. The playing area at McLean Park, Napier, was partly under water, even before the game commenced. Play took place in continuous rain. The southern backs quite outclassed the northern rearguard, Apsey, Smith and Lequesne, all of Hawkes Bay. showing surprisingly good form under the circumstances. The outstanding figure of the game was George Nepia, who played at full-back for the northern side. He contributed eight points, his goal-kicking being particularly meritorious, and his general play was such as to ensure him further consideration. The conditions made the selection of forwards almost an impossibility, the best being Reid, Mataira, Rolls (Hawkes Bay), Pohipi (Bay of Plenty), Martin, Matheson (Poverty Bay), Reedy (East Coast), Olliver (Bush). The final score was 22 to 14 in favour of Hawkes Bay-Bush, the scorers being Smith two tries, Lequesne, Reid, Walton and Mitchell a try apiece, Reid and Udy converting one each for Hawkes Bay. Nepia kicked two penalty goals and a conversion. Martin and Reidy scored a try each for the northern team. OHAI v. WAIAU. SENIOR GRADE. (From Our Correspondent.) The Ohai v. Waiau match was played at Tuatapere on Saturday and resulted in a win for Waiau, the final score being 17 to 3. Early in the first half E. Mclntyre (Waiau) took the ball from about halfway and scored a nice try. Mouat converted. Shortly after this the ball came out to the Waiau backs and Walker scored. Mouat converted. From this onwards Ohai were on the defensive. Their forwards worked well and deserve credit. Breen (Waiau) dropkicked a nice goal before the spell ended. In the second half Waiau showed their superiority and J. Mouat scored after a short passing rush. This was not converted. Before time was called Wilson (Ohai) look a penalty kick and put it over. Mr D. Collie was the referee. “The Mugs” v. Waiau B. This was a curtain-raiser to the senior match on Saturday and resulted in a win for Waiau B, the score being 9 to 6. CENTRAL DISTRICT. DRAW FOR SATURDAY. ‘ (From Our Correspondent.) The draw for Saturday’s Rugby games in the Central District is as follows:— Senior.—Limehills v. Winton at Winton; Mabel Bush v. Wrights Bush at Wrights Bush; Central Star a bye. Junior.—Winton v. Limehills at Limehills; Drummond v. Dipton at Dipton; Ryal Bush v. Central Star at Ryal Bush. The position of the teams, senior (at the completition of the first round) and junior, is as follows:— Senior.

LAST WEEK'S GAMES.

(By “Full-back.")

The local sub-union decided at a recent meeting to play Southern in conjunction with the Southland ploughing match fixture at Branxholm, but in the meantime the Southland Union has decided that July 6 be set down for the first Sports Trust Cup match (Northern v. Southern). As a consequence Central will be unable to meet Southern on this date, and it may possibly be arranged that the red and blacks will meet the town team with a bye that day. If this is done it should prove a good draw., A newcomer to the Central District, R. Jolly, gained a place in the first local representative team, to be announced for the season. While the Limehills centre three-quarter did not perform too well in a club game the previous Saturday, he gave an excellent display on Country Day, and is likely to keep his place in the side at centre, which has been filled by A. McCurdy (Winton) for some seasons past. The meeting of Limehills and Winton on the latter’s grounds on Saturday is likely to provide one of the most interesting contests of the second round, as the result will have an important bearing on the premiership. In the first round Limehills defeated Winton at Limehills, but Winton have improved considerably in the meantime, and the task of the blue and whites will be much more difficult. At the close of the first round of the senior competition with last week’s games, Central Star are the only side to date who have not suffered a reverse. Limehills have been beaten on only one occasion, while Winton have suffered one defeat and also played a drawn game. Last season Central Star and Winton played off for the premiership, and it would create no surprise to see a similar happening this season. The next Central team to be chosen will be that to meet Western at Otautau on June 22 for the Baird Cup match. On Country Day form it is more than likely that the rearguard will be retained, but one or two alterations may take place in the scrum. McDougall, who was on the emergency lists for Country Day, secured a game, and on his display is almost assured of being again included. The two original hookers, W. McLeod and Watson, may go in again as there was room for improvement in this direction. Murphy was another absentee on Country Day, and it is evident that room will have to be made for him. Burke, Casey, Chilton and Crengle are all likely to retain their positions, and along with Murphy, W. McLeod,' Watson and McDougall will make a much more solid pack than that which was fielded on Monday last. Another forward worthy of consideration is Walker (Limehills), who was the best forward in the Lime-hills-Mabel Bush match last Saturday. Apart from the fact that Walker scored three tries, he was always on the ball in both tight and loose, and on that form the selectors would be justified in making room for him in preference to several others. It is very evident that Central will field a pack this season that will compare more than favourably with the vanguards of recent seasons.

Central Star had a field day against Wrights Bush last week, and won by 46 points to nil. Wrights Bush have suffered some severe reverses this season, and it is only the fine sporting spirit of the club that allows the team to continue their engagements under such circumstances. Wrights Bush might well have been allowed to play junior this season, but it was anticipated that the club would have been able to field a stronger side than it has done.

This season’s junior competition is one of the most interesting of its grade for some time. Four teams are all in the running, and there is very little between them as far as strength goes. Drummond, Dipton, Limehills and Ryal Bush are all fighting out the issue.

Last week Mabel Bush and Limehills met, and in a keen contest Limehills won by only 3 points from Mabel Bush, who as promoted juniors, gave by far their best display this season. In tight work the Limehills’ forwards appeared to hold the upper hand, but in the loose the greens were always on top. The superiority of the blue and white backs was the deciding factor, and their efforts to open up the game gained them much more ground than the solely defensive tactics of the Mabel Bush rearguard. Walker proved a great leader in the Limehills pack and was the best forward of the day. His three tries were all well earned. Burke, Plunkett and Casey were a solid trio and kept the home pack together in excellent fashion. Behind the scrum Gordon was always reliable. He is a young player and may gairf a pla?e in the representative side later on. The inside backs, Clark and Smith, were too prone to cut-in instead of relying on their three-quarters. Their handling was far from reliable, while frequently promising bouts were spoilt by attempts to cut through the sound tackling of their opponents. As a consequence Jolly at centre was given few opportunities, and frequently was in a bad position when passes were sent out to him. At the same time his handling was far from accurate. Reid on the wing was given few opportunities in the first half, but in the second spell, when he came in to centre, he gave an excellent display and was always dangerous. Kean, on the wing, was solid, but Murphy at full-back handled well and found the line with good judgment. The Mabel Bush forwards were seen at their best in the loose, and in this connection Crengle proved an able leader. He ,did not let up throughout and played a fine game. Garvey and

McLeod were two others who were always prominent, while M. Robertson and King were also toilers. In the backs Dawson did a lot of good defensive work, while L. Robertson, and Ogilvie were the best of the remainder. Livingstone at full-back was not as reliable as usual. BASKETBALL , TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. RATA. Second grade.—F. Stead. R. Henderson, H. Anderson. B. Crawford, P. Stalker, S. Ross, P. Anderson, R. Harrington, L>. Millard. Third grade.—J. McNee, D. Stalker, A. Mcßurney, M. France, E. Cundall, O. Smith, I. Hales, Z. Smith, I. M. McDonald. Fifth grade.—l. Barrett, M. Adams, A. McDonald. M. Chisholm, A. Sloan, O. MacGibbon, A. Halllmore, J. Boynes, A. Pollock. NORTHERN DISTRICT COMPETITION. DRAW FOR FIRST ROUND. The draw for the Northern District basketball competiiton matches is as follows, the first mentioned team being the home team in each case:— June B.—Lumsden B v. Dipton B (Miss Crosbie); Balfour A v. Riversdale (Mr Cassels); Dipton A v. Lumsden A (Mrs Stewart); Mossburn v, Balfour B (Mr Cassels). June 15—Balfour A v. Lumsden B (Mr Cassels); Dipton' B v. Mossburn (Mrs Stewart); Riversdale v. Dipton A (Mr Kirk); Lumsden A v. Balfour B (Miss Crosbie). June 2—Dipton B v. Balfour A (Mrs Stewart); Lumsden B v. Dipton A (Miss Crosbie); Balfour B v. Riversdale (Mr Cassels); Lumsden A v. Mossburn (Miss Crosbie). June 29.—Balfour B v. Lumsden B (Mr Cassels); Dipton B v. Dipton A (Mrs Stewart); Mossbum v. Balfour A (Mi Cassels); Riversdale v. Lumsden A (Mr Kirk). July 6—Lumsden Av. Lumsden B (Miss Crosbie): Balfour B v. Dipton B (Mr Cassels); Dipton A v. Balfour A (Mrs Stewart); Riversdale v. Mossbum (Mr Kirk). July 13—Lumsden B v. Riversdale (Miss Crosbie); Dipton B v. Lumsden A (Mrs Stewart); Balfour A v. Balfour B (Mr Cassels); Mossbum v. Dipton A (Mr Stewart). July 20—Mossburn v. Lumsden B (Miss Crosbie); Riversdale v. Dipton B (Mr Kirk); Lumsden A v. Balfour A (Mr Cassels); Dipton A v. Balfour B (Mrs Stewart). TOURNAMENT AT WINTON. SUCCESS OF RYAL BUSH. (From Our Correspondent.) On Wednesday afternoon the Central District Basketball Sub-Association held a senior tournament on the tennis courts at Winton, when all local senior teams participated. Excellent weather prevailed, and there was a good attendance. The local senior district selectors were present, and it is expected that the good form revealed on Wednesday will assist in the final choice of the district side. t The winners were Ryal Bush (scr) who defeated Lochiel in an interesting final by a margin of three points. Ryal Bush gave their best exhibition to date this season, and the two teams provided a fast open exhibition that delighted the spectators. An excellent understanding was shown by both teams, and sweeping passing bouts characterized the game throughout. The handling and combination of the two sides were of a high order, but on the day Ryal Bush appeared to be a shade superior to their opponents. Detailed results were:—

First Round. —Lochiel (scr) 40 v. Rovers (rec. 4) 12; Ryal Bush (scr) 23 v. Winton (rec. 4) 12; Rovers a bye. Second round —Lochiel 12 v. Rovers (rec. 3) 9; Ryal Bush a bye. Final—Ryal Bush (scr) 17 v. Lochiel (scr) 14. ' The referees during the day were Messrs McCullough, W.* Anderson and G. McKenzie, while Messrs H. J. Mathias and A. Clark acted as timekeepers and scorers.

JUNIOR GAMES. A further series of matches in the junior competition was played on Wednesday afternoon and resulted as follows: High School 10 v. Winton 5; Spar Bush 14 v. Limehills 10; Browns 8 v. Otapiri 3. AWARUA SUB-ASSOCIATION. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. (From Our Correspondent.) The fifth, series of matches for the Emerson Shield was played on Saturday when ideal conditions for play prevailed. There were no surprises but the results proved that there is little between any of the teams this season. Each week sees an improvement; in play. At present Seaward Downs are playing good basketball, but this is mainly due to conscientious practice. The results of the Mataura IslandSeaward Downs B fixture have not been sent in in time for inclusion in this week’s report. - Seaward Downs A 13 v. Morton Mains 5: Although the Morton Mains’ defences played well the general all round brilliance of the Seaward Downs team prevailed on Saturday. The winners have good combination and handle well. Morton Mains on the other hand were keen and made it a spectacular match—Mr H. P. Bryant refereed. . Mabel Bush 10 v. Woodlands A 6: Playing at Mabel the Woodlands team suffered a 10-6 defeat. The slippery nature of the court mitigated against good play. Some of the passing was ragged but it was a spectacular match nevertheless. Mabel -were . ahead throughout and led by 6-4 at half time. —Miss V. Crengle refereed. Rimu 15 v. Hedgehope 14: A draw would have been a true indication of the respective merits of the teams in this match which was played before a good attendance at Rimu. Right throughout it was very exciting and the final issue was in doubt until the scores were tallied. The home team had a 6-5 lead at half time. M. McLeod played well for the visitors while E. Sellars and A. Courane were the star players in the home side.—Mr A. A. Cook refereed. The draw for next Saturday is as follows, (home team mentioned first): Hedgehope v. Morton Mains (Miss Hanning); Seaward Downs A v. Mabel Bush (Mr Bryant); Woodlands A v. Seaward Downs B (Mr Hargest); Mataura Island v. Woodlands B (Mrs Dunlop). Rimu a bye. : CENTRAL DISTRICT. NEWS AND NOTES. (By “Shoot.”) The first round of the senior basketball competition was completed last week, Ryal Bush being the only team so far not to have suffered a reverse. Playing in the senior grade on June 3 Ryal Bush did well to score two successes, two draws and two Against Lochiel Rovers gave their best display of the season. With Lochiel (second grade) and Spar Bush (third grade) respective winners, local teams did well at Invercargill on June 3. A pleasing feature of the tourney on June 3, as- far as local followers were concerned, was the number of important games to which local referees were allotted. , Several members of the local subassociation have agreed with the suggestion put forward last week that all senior games should be played at Winton and a small admission fee charged |

in order to augment the funds of the local sub-association. <

It was very evident at last week’s evening tourney at Winton that Nightcaps are a greatly improved side, and it is anticipated that the Western District representatives will thoroughly test the local representative team when the series of contests come round to decide which sub-association will travel to Wellington. Ryal Bush had a decisive win over Oreti last week, but at the same time Oreti showed encouraging form. Oreti this season have included in their ranks a number of new players and they have performed very creditably in the local senior section. After both sides had settled down, the Lochiel—Rovers match last week was a particularly bright one, clean passing and handling on the part of both teams being a feature. Rovers played by far their best game of the season, and made a good game of it with last year’s premiers until the last five minutes, when Lochiel had things much their own way. Although their efforts at the post were not the most accurate, the Lochiel forwards gave an excellent display in open court work. D. Munro played outstandingly, frequently intercepting the clearing shots of the opposing defenders, while she combined well with her two colleagues. Her good work on the whole led to many of the goals notched by her side. F. Irwin also gave a first class display in the open, and was responsible for a number of good shots. Along with J. Ritchie her handling was of a high standard. The court work of the latter was also good. In the centre for Lochiel N. Ritchie, M. Irwin and C. Moylan played fine games and proved excellent connecting links. In the early stages, when Rovers had the better of the exchanges, the Lochiel defenders had to work overtime, and it was only their sound play that kept the enterprising Rovers unit out. The whole trio. Misses Moylan, R. Moran and M. Robb, displayed their best form and were ever ready to make the most of their opponents’ mistakes. The Rovers forward line, T. Cavanagh, E. Cavanagh and M. Cocoran, combined well but experienced great dithculty in getting within handy range oi the post. The shooting of T. Cavanagh was first class, especially for a young junior player. B. Andrews was prominent in the centre third, while D. Blackmun was also to the fore. Oi the defenders D. Andrews and J. Harvey did good work throughout, ana until the closing stages proved a match tor the Lochiel forward line. WAIAU SUB-ASSOCIATION. POSITION OF TEAMS. The Waiau Basketball Sub-Associa-tion has its competition well underway, and the standard of play is steadily improving. It is gratifying to note that three of the clubs have had hard courts put down, and basketball supporters are looking forward to seeing some representative games this season. In the first grade section the competition is very close, Te Tua and Orepuki being in the lead with an equal number of points, and Tuatapere and Papatotara just one point behind. In the B grade section Orepuki again lead, having won all their matches so far. Papatotara B are second in this section, and the match between these two clubs this week should be interesting. The following tables show the position of the various teams up to June

After the conclusion of the executive meeting of the Waiau Sub-Association last week, a referees’ association was formed. The following referees were present: Miss G. Weir, Messrs M. Kane, J. Forde, C. Baker, L Buchanan, S. Wyatt and S. Miles. The election of officers resulted in Mr J. Forde being elected president and Mr M. Kane secretary.

GOLF INVERCARGILL CLUB. The following games have been arranged for the Cuthbertson Memorial bogey foursomes to be decided at Otatara to-morrow, players to start from 12.45 p.m. from either No. 1 or No 6 Tee under the usual conditions: A. E. Smith and H. M. Smith v. W. Buchan and G. McHarg, P. B. Bryden and M. Mitchell v. J. A. Doig and W. W. Thomson; R. J. Gilmour and E. Russell v. W. R. Patrick and T. W. Wilson; A. 5. Gilkison and A. B. Macalister v. B. W. Hewat and S. M. Macalister; H. E. Russell and G. C. Broughton v. G. S. Thorpe and G. F. Tobin; J. P. Butler and E. E. Broad v. R. A. Wilson and J. E. Cuthill; A. G. Seddon and H. W. Rogers v. G. B. Meredith and H. T. Thompson; M. O’Dowda and P. E. Trevella v. A. E. Wish and C. J. Davies; J. R. Woods and N. L. Watson (game not yet arranged). QUEEN’S PARK CLUB. The draw for the June medal handicap at Queen’s Park, in conjunction with which the first qualifying round of the Holloway Shield competition will be played to-morrow, is: Niccol v. Deaf; Glennie v. Hughes; Robertson v. Pollolr Norris v. Kirkland; Perham v. Edginton; Kidd v. Gilmour; Gosling v. J. R. Nicholson; R. Miller v. A. W. Wilson; Buchanan v. C. Rice; Mil ward v. Ball; Blomfield V. Campbell; Mottram v. E. Hughes; Earl v. Double; J. C. Scandrett v. Barnett; Slater v. Stevens; Craig v. P. Rice; McMillan v. A. Wilson; Reed v. Daly; Colquhoun v Fougere; Gellatly v.-P. H. McGrath; J. F. Miller v. L. B. Smith; O. Rice G. Tapper; Wootton v. Mclsaac; A. L Walker v. A. S. Mulligan; Matthewson v. White; McCulloch v. Jefcoate; McQuarrie v. Rout; Driver v. Thompson- A. E. McGrath v. G. Scandrett; Worsfold v. C. L. Stubbs; Williams v. McEachran; Allan v. Alley; Griffin v. Robinson; Stalker v. Hanan; Walsh v. Mahon; Scott v. Barrett; Duncan v. U. R. Smith; Nicholson v. Mason; MacEwan v. Cheyne; Brew v. Knell; Dolamore v. W. A. Brown; Francis v. Torrance; Keane v. G. Wallis; W. Wallis v. Mclntyre; Morgan v. Sutherland; Munro v. Winders; Pledger v. Lynch; Polson v. Shepherd; A. G. Stubbs v. Hollander; Tait v. Weenink; Webb v.’ Mitchell. GORE LADIES’ CLUB. CANADIAN FOURSOME. The best scores returned in the Gpre Ladies’ Golf Club’s Canadian fbursome match yesterday were as-follows:— Mrs J. A. Sinclair and Miss N. Paterson 106—19 —87 Mrs E. J. Crosbie and Miss K. Kirk . 109—22—87 Miss B. Oswin and Miss Maher 113—25—88 TUATAPERE CLUB. Following is the draw for the June medal round to be played on Wednesday, June 12, and on Saturday, June 15:—Peter Hamilton and Lex Miln; J. A. Mangan and S. A. Walker; W. J. j

Mangan and J. J. Lawson; Robert' Scott and Alex Miln; W. Austin and Peter Scott; R. Henderson and A. D. McClymont; A. Laurie and L. Henderson; Frank Scott and J. Mangan (jun.); K. M. Dalglish and B. Brookes; George Whyte and Auld (Orepuki). A flag match will be played on Wednesday, June 12. Following is the draw: Miss M. Charlton and Miss M. Gardner; Mrs D. McLeod and Mrs Dodds; Miss A. Beaton and Mrs P. Scott; Mrs McClymont and Mrs Robert Scott; Mrs A. Miln and Mrs J. Mangan; Miss I. Miln and Miss E. Herrick. The winner of the sealed hole match played on Wednesday was Miss W. Hannan. I VISIT TO SUVA. NEW ZEALAND LADIES’ TEAM. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 6. The New Zealand ladies’ golf team will visit Suva at the end of July to play a series of matches. > The selectors to the New Zealand Ladies Golf Union have announced the following team for the tour: Mrs E. Vaughan, Ellesmere Club (Canterbury); Miss Marjorie Macfarlane (Auckland); Mrs C. J. Green (Auckland); Miss R. Thompson, Miramar Club (Wellington); Miss Marion MacFarlane (Auckland); Mrs W. P. Endean (Auckland), Mrs D. Lupton, Waverley Club (Taranaki) was originally chosen but being unable to make the trip, was replaced by Mrs Endean. PROFESSIONAL TOURNAMENT. REMARKABLE SCORING. BURTON ROUND IN 65. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.). London, June* 5. Low scores marked the second qualifying round of the Leeds professional golf tournament, in which the record of 67 was twice equalled and twice beaten. R. Burton, of Hooton, played astonishing golf, his card reading: Out, 34; in, 31. This was almost entirely due to brilliant approaches, leaving him few putts of. any length. He holed a full niblick shot at the second hole for two. His card included seven threes and only one five. Padgham went out in 31, but had two bad holes on the homeward journey. He hit colossal drives and almost reached the green at the fourth, measuring 328 yards uphill. . _ The only notable one who did not qualify was A. Dailey, who tore up his card. The leaders include the following:— Ist 2nd

RIFLE SHOOTING THE MINIATURE RANGE. (By “Bullseye.”) The N.Z.M.R.A. fixtures for 1935 are as follows Winchester Cup, five men teams, 20 shots, June 15; Palma Cup, five-men teams, 20 shots, July 6; New Zealand Championships, July 29 to August 10; Whitcombe and Caldwell Cup, five-men teams, 15 shots, September 7. • Regimental Club Notes. There was an excellent attendance of members of the club present at the Drill Hall on Tuesday evening for the final shoot of a four-night handicap trophy competition. This competition was keenly contested, four members being one point behind the winner, Pte. W. Weeds, a first year shot from the Southland Technical College Cadets. This member is showing promise of becoming a first class rifleman and will be hard to beat in the B grade championships. Other members of the Technical College showing promise are Sergt. O. Stott, Cpl. A. Hughes and Pte. McKechnie, but they must take notice of the coaches if they wish to be first-c'ass marksmen. It is no good firing a shot if you know you are not steady. Cpl. G. Weeds scored a good 79 off the rifle and if he keeps his present form he will give the A grade members a good contest for the club championship. He was in the country most of last year and it is pleasing to see him striking form so early in the season.

Sergt. A. Pomeroy, club captain for the last three seasons, showed his first glimpse of his old form this year, with a good 78. If he does not keep it up he will be losing the title to one of the younger shots. The writer would like to see the donor of the championship cup, Pte. F. McLean, shooting for the title this year. He was runner-up last year, but is doubtful if he will compete this season.

All the first year shots are improving and several will be having their handicaps reduced for the next competition.

Members are reminded that the first shoot for the teams’ shield donated by Sergt. Pomeroy will be fired next Tuesday, and are requested to make every effort to be present. Wyndham Club Notes. The Wyndham Miniature Rifle Club commenced the 1935 season recently with a record attendance. A pleasing feature is the fact that over a dozen new members have been enrolled with the possibility of a few more. This increase’is very welcome as the membership has been so small for the last two seasons that it was doubtful whether the club would open this year. Twenty-eight competed at the last shoot and there is no reason why the club should not be able to produce a team which will extend the best in the province. Most of the new members have never handled a rifle under club conditions, but if the scoring in their first shoots is any indication, some very useful marksmen should be developed. As the handicaps have not yet been declared, the club has been firing practice shoots only, but the competitions should be started within the next week or two.

Some of the more experienced members have been registering excellent scores, notably J. A.. Munro with a possible and. a 79. Last year’s winner of the handicap aggregate; L. Enright, will keep the scratch men busy this year, and it would not be surprising to see him come out with club honours this season. He is a very consistent shot, and can always be depended on to put up a good score when it is most needed. Invercargill Club Notes. Although the Invercargill Club is the last club to commence its 1935 season, it Will be hard to beat in inter-club matches this year. In previous years this club has been run by a miniature section, but this year it is under the control of the .303 club. St.L. Wall is the new secretary and the club thanks the retiring secretary, Mr S. D. Stewart, for the work and time he has given to the club in the past. In declaring the 1935 season open,

the president, Mr A. R. # Wills, said he was pleased to see so many members present and wished the club every success. The attendance of 33 was a record and this number included about 15 new riflemen. The shoot for the evening was only a practice, but the competitions will be starting very soon. The experienced shots were well up to form and the competitions should be very keenly contested this year. M. J. Sheehan, R. C. Anderson, J. Archer, S. Wall and E. R. Service all put on scores of a high standard. The new shots also showed that they will have to be reckoned with. Several members are entering for the New Zealand miniature championships, and if they shoot up to form, a good share of the prize-money will come to Southland. Last year R. C. Anderson was the only rifleman south of Timaru to gain a prize in the championship aggregate. The results of the Tisdall Cup competition, five-men teams match, 10 shots fired under the N.Z.M.R.A., was a win for the Christchurch Working Mens Club with a score of 496, ex-500, followed by Pleasant Point and West End (Timaru), both with 493. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL POSSIBLES v. PROBABLES TRIAL. The following Possibles and Probables* teams are announced by the seiectors to play on Saturday with a view to choosing the team to meet Otago on July 6: „ „ Possibles: Goal-keeper, H. Pay (Southern), left back, M. O’Rorke (Corinthians), right back, Adamson (Southern), left half, McMurdo (Corinthians), centre half, E. Hobbs (Southern), right half, D. Kerr (Southern), outside left, Anderson (Corinthians), inside left, Heenan (Corinthians), centre forward, C. Pay (Southern), inside right, Morrison ( Southern), outside right, Dymock (Corinthians). Probables: Goal-keeper, Dickison (Corinthians), left back, Heyricks (Southern), right back, Greenfield (Corinthians), left half, James Morrison (Corinthians), centre half, Reddington (Corinthians), right half, McDonald (Southern), outside left, Gorrie

(Southern), inside left, W. Ferguson (Central), centre forward, C. Fairweather (Rovers), inside right, D. Strathem (Rovers), outside right, Batchelor (Central). Emergencies: J. Harvey (Central), Lang (Southern), Devon (Corinthians), L. O’Rorke (Corinthians), W, Dennis (Rovers), J. O’Halloran (Rovers), E. Walsh (Central). CORINTHIANS CLUB. The weekly meeting of the Corinthians Football Club was held last evening, Mr T. Y. Penman presiding over 20 members. A letter was received from the New Zealand Football Association regarding the case of a player being placed on the cautioned list. The letter stated that the referee and the player must

be Instructed to attend at a meeting before any decision could be arrived at. Mr M. O’Rorke was appointed a delegate to the Southland Football Association in place of Mr Devon. It was decided to pay the club’s affiliation fee at once. It was decided to form a committee consisting of the president, secretary and Mr Donaldson to inquire regarding players needing assistance. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Greenfield for repairing club jerseys. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. BOYS’ BRIGADE. Third Company.—McDonald, Hillstead, Young, Imbs, J. Wilson, J. Morrison, G. Wilson, A. Walker, Dawson, B. Walker, A. Walker, H. Bennie, N. Bennie. Fifth Company—Fern, Smith, Ramsay, * Stewart, Radka (2), Gavan, Hagerty, Insall, Mac Kay, Miller, Fearn, Redpath, Drummond, Humphries. WRESTLING CY WILLIAMS v. AL PEREIRA. The Southland Wrestling Association has finalized arrangements for a contest to be held on Tuesday week, June 18, between Cy Williams and Al Pereira. This will be the first contest between these two wrestlers since their hectic bout in Auckland last week. The usual preliminaries will be staged. Further particulars will be advertised later., KRUSKAMP BEATS NARBARES. / (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, June 6. In one of the best wrestling contests seen in Timaru, Hardy Kruskamp beat Leo Narbares after Narbares was injured in the sixth round. No fall had been registered till Narbares secured a full Nelson on Kruskamp who climbed to the ropes to gain purchase and threw himself heavily on Narbares who took the full force on his abdomen and was unable to continue.

WILLIAMS BARRED IN WELLING- ' . TON. Wellington, June 6. Cy Williams, the visiting American wrestler, has been refused a permit to wrestle in Wellington by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Wohlmann, who said to-day that it was hoped as a result of this action that his wrestling in other towns would be cleaner and more sportsmanlike.

Clan Ronald Maunga King Haakon Carlarls 11 12 Cromwell 9 9 9 9 3 3 0 0 11 11 10 1 Ardmannlng 1 Forest Glow 4 Gascllle ORAKEI HURDLE RACE (Handicap), £275. One mile and three-quarters. Travelling Sir Musk 9 6 Agent 10 10 Whistling Lady Spy 10 9 Rufus 9 6 Full Measure 10 3 Kilmuir 9 6 Booklaw 10 1 Sub-Editor 9 3 Ruling King 9 8 Black Marlin 9 0 King Archer 9 8 Star Marie 9 0 YORK HANDICAP. £500. For three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. Kiltowyn 9 2 Master Norval 7 6 Monanui 8 2 Scotland 7 6 Lord Vai 8 0 Tybalt 7 5 Knight of King Musk 7 4 Australia 7 12 Baroscope 7 3 Gay Rose 7 10 Horowhenua 7 0 Kin - Rey 7 10 Enge 7 0 Mamakia 7 8 Gay Lap 7 0 On Parade 7 7 Landlubber 7 0 Hurl 7 7 WINTER STEEPLECHASE (Handicap), £650. About three miles. Vaipeen 11 9 Ruby Meteor 9 11 Royal Limond 10 5 Haakon 9 5 Biform 10 3 Pahu 9 5 Clan Ronald 10 2 London 9 2 CAMPBELL HURDLE RACE (Handicap). £400. Two miles. Rasouli 11 1 Master Musk 9 5 Stanchion 10 8 Booklaw 9 4 Wee Pat 10 6 Cargen 9 0 Vai Watch 10 4 St. Ames 9 0 Verdun 10 3 London 9 0 VISITORS’ HANDICAP, £350. For three-year-olds and upwards. Six furlongs. Greek Gold 8 12 British Gipsy Moth 8 10 Columbia 7 6 Good Hunting 8 6 Astarth 7 4 Exaggeration 8 6 Star Artist 7 4 Rerepai 8 3 Matorni 7 2 Princess Star 7 11 Solomon 7 0 Tradesman 7 7 Adeline 7 0 FITZROY HANDICAP, £275. One mile. On Parade 8 10 Tutor 7 4 Dark Marble Solario 8 8 7 Gay Egypt 7 Keith Lu 7 7 2 2 Silver Brier 8 6 Holly Lu ■7 0 Scotch Nation 8 1 Radnor 7 0 Arawa Rose 7 13 Bush Lawyer 7 0 Lady Binnia 7 12 Royal Winton 7 0 Jewelled Teddy’s Boy 7 0 Girdle 7 8

Black Duke 11 9 Sunward 9 7 Hounslow 11 2 Dunmure 9 7 Polydora . 10 8 Footwork 9 0 Gold Knight 10 8 Hystride 9 0 Adult 9 11 King Icel 9 0 SOUTHBURN HACK HANDICAP, £70. Six furlongs. Metal Bird 9 0 McHeath 7 8 Invoice 8 9 Elbonor 7 8 Boy Duke Colombo 8 8 8 8 Mary Pratt Elgindale' 7 7 8 7 Moneygran 8 5 First View 7 6 Mayam 8 ' 4 Some Good 7 6 Golden Dart 8 3 Dover Patrol 7 6 Gold Fox 8 3 Rebel Lad 7 6 Linguist 8 0 Polygraph 7 5 JoyoUs 7 13 Call Money 7 5 Impossible 7 11 Pompeii 7 5 Merry Del Vai 7 8 Queen Dorothy 7 5 Gold Cross 7 8

Gay Crest 9 0 Hunting Go 7 9 Silver Sight 8 10 Nightform 7 7 Minerval 8 9 Epris 7 0 Royal Gallant 8 1 Cleaner 7 0 Quietly 7 13 Quite Soon 7 0 Sea Fox 7 11 PAREORA STEEPLECHASE, £120. About two miles and a-half. Graball 12 4 Parasang 9 5 Peterette 10 13 High Speed 9 0 Red Lance 10 10 Prince Tractor 9 0 Gold Knight 10 4 Velvet 9 0 Reminder 10 3 Royal Buck 9 0 Snowy Dawn 10 1 Battle Queen 9 0 Sunward 10 1 Fiom 9 0 Willow Glen 9 13 Bandy Boa 9 0 Witui 9 8 King Vidor 9 0 Night Parade 9 6 Red Sceptre 9 0 TEMUKA HACK i HANDICAP, £95. One mile and 35 yards. Colossidh 9 1 Riptide 7 5 Quite Soon 8 11 Bowlands 7 4 Metal Bird 8 9 Wonderful 7 4 Blazon 8 8 Braw Lad 7 3 Weatherly 8 3 Knowledge 7 2 Vocal > 8 2 Rebel Lad 7 2 Poniard 7 13 Water Polo 7 1 Golden Dart 7 12 Dressy 7 1 Glowlight 7 12 Coatette 7 1 Mayam 7 10 Pompeii 7 0 Sky Rover 7 9 Royal Coat 7 0 Earthquake 7 7 Grey Boy 7 0 Importance 7 6

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1:— A Grade.' P. W. L. D. Pts. Ch. F. A Pts. Orepuki 4 3 1 —— 26 19 6 Te Tua 4 3 1 —— 25 11 6 Tuatapere 4 2 1 1 27 28 5 Papatotara 4 2 1 1 29 25 5 Pukemaori 4 1 3 —— 24 23 2 Western Star 4 — 4 — 17 34 — B Grade. Orepuki 4 4 - — 33 7 8 Papatotara 4 3 1 — 40 22 6 Otahu 4 2 2 —— 22 24 4 Tuatapere I 4 2 2 — 39 40 4 Te Tua 4 1 3 — 19 30 2 Tuatapere II. 4 — 4 — 15 35 —■

Rd Rd Tl. — Cox (Addington) 68 67 135 E. Jarman 67 71 138 A. H. Padgham 72 67 139 R. Burton 74 65 139 T. H. Cotton 70 69 139 A. Compston 72 68 140 A. de la Torre (Spain) 71 71 142 — Green 70 73 143 J. J. Busson 75 68 143 E. Whitcombe 73 70 143 H. C. Jolly 72 71 143 R. Cox (Saffron Walden) 69 74 143 P. Robertson 78 66 144 W. H. Davies 72 73 145 P. Alliss 73 145 R. Whitcombe 75 n 147