SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 25311, 14 June 1935, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

Acceptances for the Auckland Trotting Club’s Winter meeting are due this evening.

Despite climatic troubles in the north, Washdyke course is reported in good order.

The Canterbury Jockey Club will take yearling entries to-night for its classic events.

Fracas is to be given a spell before being got ready for racing in the spring.

The first event at the S.C.J.C. meeting on Saturday is fixed for 11.45 a.m.

G. Price’s Sydney pupil, Kuvera, winner of £13,000 in stakes, may go to the stud.

L. H. Hewitt left Sydney on June 1 on the return voyage to the East.

Leading winners at Auckland were: Mr J. F. D. Corry £900; Mr A. Syme £BOO.

The entry of 229 for Melbourne Cup was the smallest for many seasons past.

Riccarton horses to race at Timaru have not been on the home tracks since Saturday.

In 16 starts, pacer War Buoy has 14 wins, two seconds and £3lOO to his credit.

The acceptance lists for the South Canterbury J.C. fixture to-morrow present attractive reading.

Hurdler Chile was under suspicion after pulling up following the Great Northern Hurdles.

The four-year-old Silverado gelding Silver Jest, has rejoined T. Lloyd’s Riccarton string.

Australia is doing a brisk trade with India in respect to promising galloping horses.

lip to June 4, K. Voitre had ridden 28 winners in Melbourne, with leader H. Skidmore at 35 wins.

H. N, Wiggins will travel to India via Sydney and Melbourne, leaving for the East by the Chitrell.

Southlanders will be interested to note how Dunmure shapes over •S.C.J.C. hurdles to-morrow.

Bandy Boa looks to have an outside chance in S.C.J.C. Pareora Steeplechase (2tm.) to-morrow.

Queensland Turf Club instituted a five-shilling doubles machine on June 1 with marked success.

At the recent Queensland Turf Club meeting the five-shilling doubles tote paid a price of £775.

Riccarton owner-trainer, H. Rama, maj r take Horowhenua and Free Air to Melbourne shortly.

Estimated that the scratching of Bobsleigh for the Derby cost English punters about £150,000.

Addington trainer F. C. Dunlevey, may take Bracken, Tempest, and Mountain Dell to race at Auckland.

Disqualified light harness mentor F. J. Smith has nine horses engaged at Auckland T.C. fixture. '

Gifted with size and pace Saltspray promises to become a very useful North Island hurdler.

Hurdler Bigadore was outpaced at Foxton, but was hardly ready to fulfil last season’s promise.

Trentham trainer T. R. George expects to leave for Sydney early, in August with six or seven pupils.

It is expected that Gisborne horses Sporting Blood and Grand . Sport will race in Australia shortly.

The Limond—Aspic colt, for whom Mr E. Moss paid 1100 guineas at the January smiles, is not to be sent over to his owner with the other yearlings from Trentham, but will remain in charge of H. Telford. There is possibility of his being given a few starts in the Dominion next season.

A correspondent is informed that the Great Western Steeplechase at Riverton, was won in 1901 by Peter Simple. The winners round about this period were as follows:—1897, Peter Simple; 1898, Peter Simple; 1899, Seabreak; 1900, Ulysses; 1901, Peter Simple; 1902, Snider; 1903, Agent.

Christchurch Times states that Knock Out was under offer to an Otago owner durini the Dunedin meeting, but the negotiations fell through. Since she came home more than one prospective buyer has made inquiries concerning her. It is still possible that a sale will be made, involving a transfer of the Winning Hit filly to another Riccarton stable.

Six-year-old mare Dozie, winner of the June Steeplechase at the Hawkes Bay J.C- Winter meeting yesterday from the warm fancy Cotsfield, is a daughter of Lucullus (imp.) from Prosy, by Demosthenes (imp.) from Snooze, by Flintlock (son of Agate) from Lullaby, by Apremont (imp.) from Hammock (imp.) Bred by Mr C. E. Teviot, she is a mare of high degree. •

Youth was apparently served yesterday when Royal Banquet, a four-year-old horse, won Hawkes Bay Hurdle Race. He is a son of Mercian King (sired in Australia by King Offa, imported son of Radiuln) from a Lucullus (son of Aid Patrick, Derby winner) mare. . The dam of Royal Banquet reads as a short-pedigreed mare, but it will probably be found that she is known to advantage in Hawkes Bay.

One Australian studmaster, Mr H. S. Thompson of Oakleigh Stud, Widden (N.S.W.) will be delighted as the result of the English Derby. A few months ago he imported through the agency of Mackinnon and Cox ■ the stallion Madagascar. That horse is by Blandford from the Friar Marcus mare Madawaska, and he is therefore a full brother in blood to the English champion colt Bahram.

•The totalisator returns at the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Winter fixture yesterday under win and place wagering totalled £4037, a moderate afnount of speculation for a meeting in a rich district—the figures suggest influences at work elsewhere. The total is £5BO less than that of the opening occasion last season. However, the shrinkage" may be made good on Saturday. The fixture was also held under win and place methods last year.

In the event of Redditch competing in the V.R.C. Grand National Steeplechase on. July 13, he wjll be making his third essay. This number of starts in big steeplechase company would be highly creditable, but it will *. not compare with.an English record. That great jumper, Manifesto, ran eight times in the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase for two wins and three thirds.

An amended rule of the V.R.C. now in force provides that “each rider in a dead heat for first place (on the flat) shall be deemed to have ridden a winning mount.” Under this rule K. Voitre had now piloted 28 winners in Melbourne Metropolitan area and is hot foot on the heels of the leading horseman H. Skidmore, who has 35 successes to his credit—these wins only apply to successes . gained within a radius of 20 miles of Melbourne Post Office in what is known as the metropolitan area.

The Williamstown Racing Club’s Winter meeting, to be held to-morrow, may have an important bearing on the V.R.C. Grand National fixture of next month, as there are two valuable jumping events on the programme, to say • nothing of valuable flat races. Where the leapers come into the picture the Port Phillip Hurdle Race (handicap), of £5OO (2m.) and the Williamstown of £5OO (2m.) will fill the bill. The Point Cook Handicap, of £5OO (Im. 3f.) is one of the rich stakes to be decided across the flat.

It is to be hoped that New Zealand’s Turf Parliament, in session next month, will devise ways and means to bring under the notice of the Government the dangers to productive prowess of its “golden goose,” the • totalisator, caused by the continued exodus of Maoriland’s best horses to Australia. It is about time some ill-advised politicians awoke to the fact that the counsels of a narrow-minded section of New Zealand’s inhabitants are seldom to the purpose and in the main dangerous to the general welfare of the community.

Hitherto looked upon as the most' dangerous obstacle on the V.R.C. crosscountry course at Flemington, an open post and rails fence known as “Jumbo,” situated in the finishing stage, has been brushed. This will be welcome news to many owners of jumpers and may be pleasing to New Zealanders entertaining designs on the G.N. Steeplechase and other contests at Victorian headquarters. At the same time, there are five obstacles practically in a row to be negotiated in the straight or thereabouts" and this fact has on many occasions tired or proved the downfall of Maoriland leapers.

If the present rate of migration of trotters and pacers to Adelaide, where night trotting is booming, continues, there won’t be many harness horses of class left in Victoria, remarked the Melbourne Herald, on May 30. Dozens have gone across, and as some of the most moderate performers at Ascot have won races there, many others are sure to follow. The most important of the recent visitors to South Australia is the champion three-year-old pacer, Tennessee Wood. On May 25, Tennessee Wood gave an exhibition on the Wayville track (Adelaide), and his action impressed the South Australians.

When watching several youthful thoroughbreds undergoing the first process of their education at Riccarton last year the writer was greatly taken with an upstanding chestnut colt destined to bear the racing livery of Sir Charles Clifford. Subsequently proclaimed to the world as Slasher, the youngster is now stated by Christchurch Times to have attracted attention on the Riccarton tracks by his smooth style of galloping. It is probable that he will be seen in action at the Grand National meeting in August as a three-year-old. He is a son of Rapier (Grey spear— Anita) from Brambletye, by Treadmill from Bonnie Brae, by Clanranald from Golden Crest, by Apremont from Aurifera (imp.), breeding suggesting brilliance and ability to stay.

Foaled in 1928, the Maoriland mare who won the First Division of the Flying Handicap, of £llO (61f.), run at the Rosebery Racing Club’s meeting in Sydney on Wednesday, was bred by Mr J. Donald, of Wanganui, but her dam was taken to Australia, where her daughter concerned as a New Zealander was named Golden Gate. Wednesday’s winner Golden Gate was sired by Limond (imp.) from Royal Exchange, by King Rufus (imp.) from Commerce, by San Francisco from Safeguard, by Maxim (son of Musket) from Teredo, by Apremont (imp. from France) from Nautilus, by Traducer (imp.) from Waterwitch, by Camden from Mermaid (imp. and great N.Z. taproot matron). The breeding of Golden Gate is interesting at the present juncture, as she is a full sister to the brilliant hurdler Royal Lineage and the Great Northern Steeplechase winner of a few days ago in Royal Limond.

We are told that horses were horses, fences were fences, and men were men in the great days of old, but some of the old-timers would acquire more than their average dose of jumping powder if they had to ride at the pace set over fences to-day (says a writer in the Timaru Herald). Some of them would be top-notchers and some would be bottom dogs. It is the same with flat race riders. Voitre, L. J. and A. E. Ellis, Broughton, Tinker, Reed, Morris, and others are quite up to the standard of the past, and it is questionable if there have ever been so many promising apprentices.. Considering the amount of riding indentured horsemen are given it would be strange if they were not showing some.signs of ability. C. Wilson. W. Jenkins, E. A. Leckie, R. J. Mackie, E. Pinn are representative of South island apprentices, and probably the North is just as well equipped. There may not be a Hatch, Emerson, or Voitre among them, but the average is not so low as some people would have us believe.

Under the headings “Membo Draws Attention,” and “Sprints Smartly at Mentone,” Melbourne Herald of June 6 reports as follows: —“Unheralded and unsung Membo, a New Zealand aspirant for the Grand National Steeplechase, slipped quietly into Melbourne last week-end. He was quartered at Mentone, and since his arrival there has attracted attention by his welltrained appearance and physique. This morning he further impressed by the manner in which he sprinted five furlongs on the course proper in 1.5 J, a particularly smart performance for a steeplechaser. If Membo can jump as well as he can sprint, he may be a force to be reckoned with in ths Flemington steeplechase. Membo, who is a big brown gelding, is 10 years old, but he looks bright and fresh and has the points of a good jumper. He was in excellent condition when he arrived off the boat, and he is evidently not lacking in dash. To-day was the first time he had been galloped since his arrival: Membo is in the hands of R. McLellan, who also brought First Song from New Zealand. ' McLellan is confident that the gelding will run well in the National and has already engaged D. Mcßae to ride him. The New Zealand Membo has been a. good performer over hurdles, and in 1932 won the N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race. Last year he was beaten by a neck by Valpee.n in the N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase. According to McLellan he has won nearly £2OOO in stakes.” It will be noted that R. McLellan and his pupils are located at the training centre where Mr W. T. Hazlett’s team are prepared.

To students of racing and wellwishers of the turf in general the opinions expressed in Christchurch this week by Sydney mentor J. T. Jamieson, one of the leading trainers of Australia, are decidedly illuminating with regard to remedies for lifting New Zealand racing out of the difficulties against which it is struggling, as the result of over-taxation, the depression, and the ill-advised actions of various politicians unacquainted with the importance of the sport and deaf to the protests of a large section of the Domin-

ion’s inhabitants. J. T. Jamieson, it may be explained, is a product of the Maoriland racing world as a turf ex§ert, as it was in this country that he rst made his way as a successful trainer of racehorses. On removing to Sydney, he ’ quickly became known as a capable mentor and for some years past has occupied a leading position in that great racing country as a firstclass exponent of his profession. J.T.J. it may be mentioned, is keenly alive to every move of the game, as he has prepared many winners, owning some himself, and he is recognized as a bold backer in the ring and each way on the totalisators when so inclined. It can therefore be understood that he knows what he is talking about when he declares against the licensing of bookmakers, as far as New Zealand with its limited population is concerned, and practically advises the retention of the totalisator. His knowledge of Maoriland racing entitles him to state definitely that taxation is the bugbear of the turf in this country and his wide experience in N.S.W., Victoria, and Queensland enables him to make comparisons and draw logical conclusions to the effect that New Zealand is over-burdened in this direction. One of the remedies for the betterment of the equine pastime and business, combined advanced by our visitor is the centralization of racing, but here it might have been better had he advised the exercise of caution accompanying this step. Centralization to a fair extent looks good to the man who delves deeply and-earnestly into the matter but it has its dangers and this fact must be borne in mind—the amalgamation of clubs in several districts of New Zealand is already being brought about to advantage—but always it might be as well to outline safeguards to prevent over-indulgence in a step leading to a few centres monopolizing the exercise of turf functions. The observations of the experienced turfite from Australia, a map well-known in the homeland, have come at an opportune moment and may bear fruit when the New Zealand Racing Conference or Maoriland Turf Parliament enters into its annual deliberations in Wellington next month. CONDITIONS ANNOUNCED DUKE OF GLOUCESTER’S CUP. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, June 13. “The message from Auckland stating that the race for the Duke of Gloucester’s Cup is to be held annually at the Marton Racing Club’s Summer meeting is somewhat misleading,” stated Mr H. R. Sellars, secretary of the New Zealand Racing Conference. “During his visit to New Zealand the Duke said he would present a cup for a race for horses to be ridden by gentlemen riders. The Duke asked that the race should be a flat race of not less than one and a-quarter miles, and at the express wish of his Royal Highness, the first club to hold the race will be the Marton Jockey Club. After that a competition for the cup will be held in alternate years in the North and South Islands.” HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB WINTER MEETING OPENS. DOZIE WINS STEEPLECHASE. BOUDOIR SCORES. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, June 13. The Hawkes Bay Jockey Club’s Winter meeting commenced to-day in fine weather with a good attendance and good fields. There was excellent racing. The win and place system of totalisator betting was in operation and £4037 Was put through during the day, compared with £4617 on the first day last year, a decrease of £5BO. The results were:--MAIDEN PLATE, £7O. Five furlongs and a-half. Special weights. I—s Peggy Defoe (P. Atkins) 1 4—5 Celerimus (A. Marsh) 2 s__4 War Parade (H. Young) 3 Also started: 7—7 Morning Quest, B—9 Paetutu, 3—2 Trackman, 6—6 Puru, 2—l Okanagan, 9—9 Mahora Grand, 9—B Mona Lisa, 9—9 Kokomea. Won by half a length, third three lengths away, Trackman fourth. Time Imin 11 sec. HAWKES BAY HURDLES, £lOO. One mile and three-quarters. 2 —3 Royal Banquet 9.7 (J. Mcßae) 1 4—2 Esteem 10.12 (W. Pascoe) 2 6 —5 Anemometer 9.0 (P. Deslandes) 3 Also started: 7—B Sir Spear 10.10, I—l Air Laddie 10.9, 3 —4 Tareha 10.6, 5—7 Million 10.5, 10—11 Kimbo 9.2, 11.10 Spalpiko 9.0, 9—9 Kaola 9.0, B—6 Arctic Star 9.0. Air Laddie broke down. Kaola led, for half a mile when Royal Banquet joined him, Esteem running third and Million next. In the straight Esteem challenged, but Royal Banquet, under the whip, won by half a length, three lengths between second' and third, Tareha fourth. Time 3min 21sec. bORINTHIAN PLATE, £7O. One, mile. 2—2 Gold Cure 10.13 (Mr E.~ ‘ Symes) • 1 I—l The Grasper 10.9 (Mr G. Batson) .9 2 4—2 Treasure Hunt 10.9 (Mr K. Duncan) 3 Also started: 7—5 Sunny Sky 12.2, 11—11 Royal Songster 11.5, 6—lo Tahoma 11.5, 5—6 Bothwell 10.13, 5 —2 Tres Sec 10.13, 13—13 Monarchy 10.11, 15—16 Cometra 10.10, B—7 Shenanikida 10.10, 20—14 Father’s Choice 10.9, 12 —12 Drumpeel 10.7. Tahoma, Gold Cure, The Grasper, and Bothwell led early, Gold Cure drawing away in the straight. A length each away, Tres Sec fourth. Time Imin 47 2-ssec. JUNE STEEPLECHASE, £lOO. About two miles and a quarter. 5—5 D’ozie 9.0 (T. Webby) 1 I—l Cotsfield 10.12 (J. Clements) 2 3—4 Petrarch 9.0 (A. McDonald) 3 Also started: 4—3 Taura Lad 10.1, 2—2 Victor Colima 9.8, 7—6 Sabatini 9.0, 6—7 Market Inn 9.0. Cotsfield led nearly all the way with Dozie and Petrarch always handy. Victor Colima fell at the first of the double in the straight. At the end of. a mile Dozie joined Cotsfield, the pair racing together for the remainder of the journey. At the last fence Dozie drew away to win by two lengths, third twelve lengths away and Taura Lad fourth. Time 6min 2sec. WINTER HANDICAP, £BO. One mile , and a quarter. 3 Boudoir 9.6 (A. McDonald) 1 2 Unexpected 8.11 (B. Morris) 2 1 Werohia 9.9 (Cotton) 3 Also started: 4 Lady Wessex 8.0. Won by three lengths, third one length away. Time 2min 18sec. KIDNAPPERS HANDICAP, £7O. Six furlongs. 3 —l Queen’s Pride 8.7 (R. N. Morris) • 1 7-6 Alby 9.7 (R. Marsh) 2 5—5 Contact 9.7 (H. Young) 3 Also started: 2 —4 Maine 9.9, 4—2 Silver Song 8.7, 6 —7 Fortere 8.6, I—3 Collision 8.3, B—B Joystick 8.0. Alby led nearly all the way, Queen s Pride taking first place in the last 100 yards. A length each away, Joystick fourth. Time Imin 17sec. HERETAUNGA HANDICAP, £BO. Six furlongs and a-half. 2—l Cawbeen, 8.3, (H. Goldfinch) 1 4—4 Slippery 9.2 (H. Young) 3 6—6 Royal Bengal 8.0 (T. Sheehan) 3

Also started: I—3 Curie 9.9, 5—5 Speed 9.2, 3—2 Coronilla 8.10, 7—7 False Scent 8.0. Won by a length, third a head away, Speed fourth. Time Imin 24sec. Cawbeen and Slippery were first out and Cawbeen held the lead all the way with Royal Bengal close up. Slippery headed Royal Bengal at the post. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Hastings, June 13. Tlie second day acceptances for the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club meeting are as follows: — Noon. HASTINGS HANDICAP. £7O. Five furlongs and a-half.

RACING IN VICTORIA V.A.T.C. FIXTURE. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 9.40 p.m.) Melbourne, June 17. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club held races at Caulfield to-day. The Trial Hurdle Race, £l5O, two miles and 65 yards, was won by the New Zealand-bred Wurhtzer. Melisande was third and Greenhorn unplaced in the Compensation Handicap, £l5O, one and a-quarter miles. Metro was unplaced in the Welter Plate, £3OO, one and a-half miles and a furlong. Collosical and Cape Morn were unplaced in the Welter Purse, first division, the winner of which was Curious Lady, ridden by K. Voitre. RIFLE SHOOTING THE MINIATURE RANGE. WYNDHAM CLUB NOTES. (By “Bullseye.”) The Wyndham Club has decided to run the competition in two grades, A and B, this season, the first year shots forming the B grade with the exception of A. Smithies. This , member is showing promise of becoming a firstclass marksman ahd the writer congratulates him on being classed as an A grade shot in his first year. S. Dalton, a second year shot, is showing improved form this year, and should be amongst the trophy winners this season. J. H. Munro, with 78, heads the list again this week. He is a great asset to the club, and if the new members take notice of his advice they should soon become efficient with the rifle. • M. Milburn, with a score of 70, was ■ top of the B grade, and if he keeps improving will find himself in the A grade shortly. Other B grade shots who are doing well are T. Fenton and P. Campbell. The club hopes to have its first team shoot with Mataura for the . United Trading Company Cup within the next fortnight, ahd is confident of extending its rival. Mataura Club. Owing to a re-arrangement of leases the Mataura Club has had to change its shooting night. Beginning from Wednesday, June 12, the club shoots on alternate Wednesday and Monday nights. The next shoot will complete a threenight own-handicap competition and some keen finishes are expected. The following week the club championships will commence in conjunction with the usual handicap shoots. The club is confident of extending the best in Southland ip inter-club competitions this season. It has several new members with experience in Dunedin clubs and they are proving valuable members, especially in the coaching of young shots. Arrangements are being made for a post match with the Regimental Club, and this should be evenly contested. There is still room for new members and anyone wishing to join the club will be welcome. City Guard.-. There was not a very large attendance of members at the weekly shoot on Monday evening, but most of those who braved the elements put on good scores. A. Wilson scored a ten-shot possible in a practice shoot, and in his official shoot scored 75. F. E. Wright topped the score in the competition with an eight-shot possible. He is showing good form and should be well up in the club this season. A Ford, last year’s champion, scored 77, but he will be extended to come out on top this season. Invercargill Club. Excellent attendances of members have been present since the commencement of this season and the scores have been above the average. At the last shoot the first 10 men averaged 78.4, which must be nearly a record for the club. Several of the new shots have improved out of sight and are putting on creditable scores. R. Muirhead, a rifleman from the .303 club, is showing himself to be a good miniature shot, as is also H. Richardson, of whom much should be heard in the future. Interest will be added to the R Cup competition this year as there is to be a medal given to the rifleman with the highest aggregate over the three matches. Regimental Club. There was an excellent attendance of members present at the range on Tuesday evening when the first round of a three-night handicap competition was fired in conjunction with the club teams match for the challenge shield. Some good scores were registered, notably those of Sergt. Pomeroy, 79, and Pte. Wensley, 78. The last-named is shooting well this season and has reduced his handicap considerably. Crpl. Weeds 'did not shoot up to his form of the last few weeks, hut he put

in some valuable work coaching some of the new members. Pte. E. Grieber, a second-year shot, | has shown a steady improvement of late, and on Tuesday evening put ore his best score of the season. This shot, with coaching, has the makings of a good rifleman. There are some good shots in the first year members, but the outstanding one is Pte. S. Rizzi. He is a natural rifleman and could show many of the old hands the way when it comes to grouping. Sergt. Stolt, of the Technical College Cadets, scored much better than he has been doing, and did not need all his handicap to reach the possible. Other first year men who are doing well are Crpl. McLean, Pte. Bain, Pte. Hallett and Sergt. McKechnie. The club has affiliated with the N.Z.M.R.A. and is entering, a team for the Palma Cup competition. The team consists of five men, each to fire 20 shots with a possible team score of 1000. The team, with one still to be selected, is Sergt. Pomeroy, Crpl. Weeds, Pte. Wensley and Pte. Jenkinson. The positions of the club teims match fired on Tuesday evening were as follows: —Sergt. Pomeroy’s team 1, Pte. Jenkinson’s team 2, Pte. Wensley’s team 3, Crpl. Weeds’s team 4. RUGBY FOOTBALL REFEREES’ CONFERENCE. At a meeting of the Southland Rugby Referees’ Association last evening it was decided to send a delegation of referees to Otautau this evening to confer with Western District referees on matters affecting the laws of the game. WESTERN DISTRICT. REFEREES APPOINTED. (From Our Correspondent.) The following referees have been appointed to officiate in the matches in the Western District on Saturday: Senior: Waiau v. Orepuki, Mr G. Andrews; Riverton v. Nightcaps, Mr J. Prendeville; Ohai v. Otautau, Mr D. C. McCrostie. Juniors: Nightcaps v. Western Star, Mr Chamberlain: Otautau v. Riverton, Mr M. P. Lyng; Orepuki v. Waiau, Mr D. Collie; Ohai a bye. CENTRAL DISTRICT NOTES. LAST WEEK’S GAMES. (By “Full-back.”) The wintry conditions last Saturday spoilt several games that would otherwise have been interesting encountein the table giving the position of the senior teams in Thursday s issue Limehills were credited with only seven shield points instead of eight. It is expected that the local district senior team to meet Western at Otautau on June 22 for the Baird Cup will be announced on Saturday evening. J. Murphy, who has been compelled to stand on the side-line owing to injuries, is making good progress and it is reported that he will again turn out for his club in the near future. Central had a decisive win over Southern on Country Day, but the Red and Blacks will find Western much more difficult to dispose of in the Baird Cup match at Otautau on Saturday of next week. In the past Western and Central have provided some very interesting contests, and it has been apparent that there is not a great deal between the strength of the respective sides. Several local followers have stated to the writer of late that is is an opportune time to again consider the formation of a local district referees’ association. It was explained that if such a body was again formed all local referees would be willing to join up, and a number of young men also appeared keen to act. Members of the Southland Referees’ Association were willing at any time to visit the country districts and give instructive lectures on all points to country referees and players alike. The writer understands that the Limehills Club is negotiating to have a meeting of this nature in the near future. In the only senior match played last week Winton had a good win over Limehills. As Limehills had accounted for the Maroons in the opening game of the season, it was anticipated that they would again be in the running. Although Limehills played well for the first twenty minutes, after that they inspired little dash into their efforts, especially among their forwards, and thereafter they threatened little danger to the Maroons. The handling of the Winton rearguard was better than that of their opponents, while the Maroon forwards appeared to revel in the going. Although individually some members of the Limehills pack accomplished good work, unity was lacking. The game was more of a scramble at times, but was well controlled, while a pleasing feature was the referee’s desire to put a stop to late tackling. After the match one Limehills supporter remarked to the writer that Winton did not deserve to win. In explanation he said that the Maroon side did not train, while there was always a regular attendance of about nineteen players present at practice at Limehills. The writer may add that as far as Winton is concerned, eight players turned out to practice last week, and this was regarded as a record muster. The Maroon pack played their best game to date this season. In the loose they took all before them, while the majority of the 26 points registered were the results of their fine work. The three front-row men, Watson, Chilton and W. Murphy, kept excellent control over the ball in dribbling rushes. Of the remainder of the pack McDougall played well and gave further evidence that he is worthy of a place in the district team. Clark continued to show improved, form, and on Saturday he was responsible for several first-class breaks. Clark a season or two back was one of the best packmen in the local district. Robertson, McDonald and Mcllwrick were all keen workers, the first-mentioned being frequently prominent. In the backs Calder found great difficulty in handling the ball, but his defence was very sound. Driscoll played well throughout, while the three-quar-ters were not asked to do a great deal. Myles Forde made a reappearance, and was responsible for an excellent try

early in the game. Mason as full-back was very reliable, considering the conditions. , „ In the Limehills pack Walker was prominent throughout and was always fast in following up, but he was given little support in this direction. At times Casey, Burke and Ward were seen to advantage, but their efforts were seldom of a combined nature. In the backs Gordon behind the scrum was doing god work, but had to retire owing to a finger injury. He has a good pair of hands and is a likely young player. Brosnan played a better game at fullback than he did at half-back, although his defence was fairly sound throughout EASTERN SUB-UNION. The weekly meeting of the management committee of the Eastern Southland Rugby Football Sub-Union was held at Gore last evening and attended by Messrs J. W. Aitken (president), J. M. Boyne, F. M. Murray, I. C. Millar, A. H. Davidson, J. Cunningham, D. G. Grant, H. G. Wallis, L' W. Martin, T. G. Gray and R. S. Green (secretary). The referee of the Albion v. Wyndham first grade match played at Gore on June 5 (Mr R. P. Taylor) reported that he had cautioned Gardiner (Wyndham) for tripping a player with his foot It was decided to place the name of the player on the cautioned list. The secretary of the South Otago Union (Mr R. W. Culbert) wrote accepting July 6 as the date for the annual fixture between Eastern Soutnland and. South Otago. The secretary of the Northern SubUnion (Mr D. C. Hardy) wrote stating that his committee suggested that the matches postponed on May 4 be played at the end of the season. The Country Pirates team considered that the expense of travelling to Gore for the game would be excessive, but was prepared to play the game at the end of the season, if necessary. Second grade fixtures had been drawn to suit the senior fixtures and any alteration would upset the junior arrangements. It was decided to request that the matches be played before the end of the round. • , \ « A. Aitken was granted a transfer from White Star Club (Waikaka) to Pioneer. N. Forbes (Pioneer) was granted a transfer from Saturday to Wednesday. The secretary reported that he had been advised that the Railway Department was not prepared to run special football 'trains on Saturdays unless £l6 in fares was guaranteed for the one trip, Gore to Athol. The usual fares for the trip had worked out at approximately £l3, The Pioneer Club had not been prepared to guarantee the required amount and had made other arrangements for transport. After hearing a report on the state of No. 1 ground at the Showgrounds it was decided that no play be permitted on that area until permission was given by the Grounds CommitIt was decided to forward a request to the Southland Union for a return match with Town at Gore. basketball ~ SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. The fortnightly meeting of cutive of the Southland Basketball Association was held last evening when Mrs R. S. Mclnnes presided over Mrs T. Noble, Misses E. B. Pay, M. Shand, M. Godward, I. Bartlett, C. McHaffie, Reid and the secretary. A letter was received from the primary Schools’ Association, asking for the use of the courts on July 27 for its annual tournament. It was decided to explain to the association that there would probably be representative fixtures on that date, and that July L> iwouldi.be more suitable. Mrs H. D. Muir, New Zealand president, would be in Invercargill on that day and she would be invited to see the toumathe hall is not available on July ,13, the next evening tournament was arranged for .July 17. It was decided that representatives’ tournament also be held in August before the team travelled. . , , <- n. A letter was received from bouth Otago suggesting August 3 or 10 as a suitable date for a match against a third grade team at Invercargill. It was decided to accept August 10 and to ask for the names of those requiring billeting as soon as they were available. It was stated that a letter had been sent to Mrs Stanley Brown congratulating her on her appointment as a J.P. An acknowledgement from Mrs Brown and an offer to help in arranging was received. The registration secretary reported that B. Watson (Kiwi) was now third grade, W. and G. Watt (Makarewa) third grade and A. Pittaway (Kiwi) first; that several registrations had been received without grades, and that team slips were often so illegibly written that she could not tell whether girls were registered or not. It was decided to request captains to be helpful in this matter. McKenzie’s forwarded a letter with regard to the playing of B. Johnson, which was accepted. It was reported that the first grade selectors had chosen 18 girls who were how practising, that the second grade team would be ready to practise next week and the thirds a week'later. It was left to Miss Pay to arrange indoor practice for these teams. It was left in the hands of Miss Godward to make arrangements for a committee to discuss the possibility of holding a dance this season. i ' The president reported on the tour- ' nament on June 3 as being most suc- ! cessful and it was decided that letters I of appreciation be sent to all those who I helped. i ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL BOYS’ BRIGADE COMPETITION. TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. Fifth Company.—Fem, Smith, Ramsay, Radka (2), Stewart. Gavan, Hagerty, Insail, Mac Kay. Miller, Drummond, Humphries, i Rcdpath. CORINTHIANS CLUB. The - weekly meeting of the Corinthians Football Club was held last - night. Mr J. Rudolph occupied the i chair. A letter was received from Mr A. Wilson thanking the club for its gen- . .ero'ts assistance after his recent accident. ' , Mr WX Henderson was elected an honorary member. It was reported that Mr M. O’Rourke hard interviewed the City Council on b/ehalf of the association, regarding the /hiring of the theatre for a benefit concert in aid of injured players. The / council granted the association the use of the theatre at a small rental. It was decided to assist the association in • the matter of billeting and entertaining the Otago players. It was decided to grant the Referees’ Association the use of the room from 7.30 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. TENNIS WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT. AMERICAN COMPETITORS. ’ (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 12. S B Wood, W. L. Allison, J. Van Ryii, Budge and G. Mako have arrived from America for the Wimbledon tennis championships. They are accom-

panied by the non-playing captain, Wear, and their trainer, Hillman. The latter superintends the players’ daily courses of roadwork and physical exercises, supervises their menus, arranges “stamina diets,” and gives massage treatment. The curfew will be 11 p.m., and considerably earlier on match days. KENT CHAMPIONSHIPS. MISS HARTIGAN DEFEATED. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 12. At the Kent tennis championships in the second round, Miss D. Stammers defeated Miss Joan Hartigan 6—3, 6—2. GOLF QUEENSLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. BRISBANE PROFESSIONAL WINS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.5 p.m.) Brisbane, June 13. The open golf championship of Queensland was won by a Brisbane professional, G. von Nida, with 294 for four rounds. J. Ferrier, of Sydney, was runner-up with 295. T. Howard took 296 W. Bolger, the former open champion,. 306, and L. Kelly, the Australian professional champion, 308. Von Nida played faultless golf in the third round for 68. CRICKET SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM. RAIN INTERRUPTS PLAY. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 12. There was no play to-day in the cricket match South Africans v. Club Cricket Conference , owing to rain. FOUR WICKETS IN FOUR BALLS. SURREY BOWLER’S PERFORMANCE. (British Official Wireless.) Rugby, June 12. In the Surrey v. Worcester county cricket match, the Surrey fast bowler Gover took four wickets in four balls. This feat was last performed in 1924. BOXING MILLER BEATS TARLETON. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 12. Nel Tarleton (England) failed for the second time to wrest the worlds featherweight title from Freddie Miller (America) when he was outpointed in a thrilling fifteen-round bout at Liverpool. LIGHTWEIGHTS DRAW. (Per United Press Association.) Eltham, June 13. The professional lightweight boxing contest between Jack Jarvis (Eltham) and Mickey Holland (H.M.S. Diomede) ended in a draw after ten rounds of fast, clean boxing. The decision was popular.

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