SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 25312, 15 June 1935, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

The South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Winter fixture will be held at Washdyke to-day.

Beaten at Hastings this week, Tareha and Cotsfield may win jumping races shortly.

The first event at the S.C.J.C. meeting to-day has been fixed early—at 11.45 a.m.

Melbourne racegoers will be in attendance at the Williamstown R.C. fixture to-day.

The Canterbury Park Racing Club will present a useful card in Sydney this afternoon.

The Hawkes Bay Steeplechase, decided this afternoon, was first decided in 1879.

Mr W. Douglas’ Baron, 11.12 (J. Munn) was Hawkes Bay Steeplechase first winner.

Membo was entered for the Williamstown Steeplechase (two miles) decided to-day.

Recovered from his soreness, Gay Crest will start at Timaru to-day if the track is not soft.

Mr W. T. Hazlett has Ruling Light and Chief Light engaged at Williamstown meeting to-day.

Rebel Chief could not handle righthanded running at Auckland Racing Club meeting.

If started in the Seadown Handicap (6f.) at Timaru to-day Rebel Chief may improve.

It is reported that Air Laddie brokq down very badly in Hawkes Bay Hurdles race.

A question to be discussed at the Australasian Trotting Conference is universal handicapping.

it is said that W. Pascoe may have !>een over-confident on Esteem (second) in H.B. Hurdles.

Citsfield is stated to have raced in the H.B.J.C. June Steeplechase like a non-stayer.

Dozie, winner of H.B.J.C. June Steeplechase, had a thorough hunting field prepai ation.

Slippery’s performance (second) at Hastings on Thursday was good—he came from the rear.

Bandy Boa’s running in the crosscountry race at Timaru to-day may be instructive.

With 9.7 in the saddle, Dunmure may race prominently over S.C.J.C. hurdles to-day.

Aucklander Master Brierly has been engaged for the big Australian spring handicaps.

A success at Caulfield on Thursday gives K. Voitre 29 winners in Melbourne of late.

The sturdy veteran, Black Duke, by Balboa, is down to contest his 200th event to-day.

Hawkes Bay owner-trainer, J. M. Cameron, returned from Sydney this week, but goes back shortly.

The Auckland Racing Club’s totalisator returns for all except the Spring meeting were down this season.

The Auckland R.C,, as the upholder of single-pool betting, has not made good this season. ’

Native owner-trainer, H. Rama, may taken Horowhenua, Free Air and Tooley Street over to Melbourne.

It is estimated that the four wins credited to K. Voitre on June 1 cost the bookmakers £60,000.

The Wellington Racing Club is out after a three days’ Spring meeting—this would affect N.Z; Cup meeting.

Absent from the Hawkes Bay J.C. races this week, Fine Acre may race at Napier Park fixture.

As he can race up to ten furlongs, On Parade may be raced at important southern meetings.

The Southland-owned mare, Impala, has been engaged at Ashburton County R.C. meeting.

A field of seven for the cross-country event at Ashburton County R.C. meeting is not encouraging.

Sydney Referee classes the trotting pastime, now popular in N.S.W. as “The Reigning Sport.”

Entries for the principal events of the C.J.C. Grand National fixture are due on June 28.

Blandford’s son, Bulandshar, will stand this season at Hastings at a fee of 50 guineas.

Owners are reminded that entries for the Wellington R.C. Winter meeting are due on Monday, June 17.

Handicaps for the Ashburton County Racing Club’s Winter meeting, on June 22, appear on Monday.

The' entries for A.C.R.C. John Grigg Stakes include a full sister to E. J. Ellis’s youngster Silver Coat.

Recent visitor to Southland, Dollar Bill, is expected to develop into a good "winter” hack.

H. H. Aga Khan has already headed the list of winning owners in England on five occasions. ,

It is almost safe to say that the Aga Khan will top England’s stake list again this season.

Now in the veteran stage, ex-south-ern jockey, J. Olsen, is riding work at Hastings and training.

Despite the fact that he failed at A.R.C. meeting, his admirers still fancy Solaria.

Royal Banquet was having his first jumping race in public when he won Hawkes Bay Hurdles.

In announcing the conditions of the Wanganui Guineas (1936), a sweep of £5, with £250 added, for three-year-olds (Im.) to be run at the W.J.C. Spring meeting in September next, the club reserves the right to withdraw the race. The race is for present yearlings.

The first mating of Silver Scorn is announced from Sydney as having been decided upon. During the approaching stud season she will visit Royal Sun (imp.), by Sunstar from Royal Dart, by King William from Harpoon, by Fowlingpiece, by Carbine (sori of Musket).

It appears that the first Use of the double totalisator in Brisbane resulted in a huge dividend for a five-shilling investment, as previously referred to here. The lucky investor was Miss Dunn, of Toowoomba, who drew well over £7OO for her modest venture.

It transpires than on the concluding day of the Auckland R.C. Winter meeting Stanchion struck an obstacle very hard in the Campbell Hurdles and was not afterwards prominent. Possessed of speed and stamina, the son of Limond might do well if taken across to Melbourne for the Australian Hurdle Race, £l5OO (about three miles and a quarter and twenty yards).

Of the nine yearlings at present being handled by Cutts Brothers at Riccarton, Wild Chase, a colt by Paper Money (imp.) from Wild Hind, by Autumnus from Kirriemuir, by Clanranald from Madowla, by Trenton, is expected to come to hand early. He may be a runner in the ■ John Grigg Stakes at Ashburton in September.

Messrs H. F. Nicoll and B. McCarthy left Wellington yesterday for Sydney, their mission being to represent New Zealand at a conference of Australasian trotting associations. It will be interesting to see what happens in the event of' the Maorilanders attempting to influence the Australians to adopt the mechanical system of handicapping which at present obtains in New Zealand.

The five-year-old gelding Senegal, by Nigger Minstrel from Kinsem, by Autumnus from Nicotine, by St. Clements from Rau Rau, by Gipsy King from Torori, by Musket, has been sent to Melbourne for racing purposes. Senegal, who is a son of the Southland sire claiming relationship to Desert Gold, has been racing successfully in Tasmania for some time past.

N.Z. Referee states that when Royal Limond ran in the Otautau Steeplechase “he did not appear to ge going like a winner at any stage.” This is hardly correct, as the Limond gelding was going well within himself and jumping correctly when he was crowded off at a fence by several green opponents coming in from the outside. He was backed by his connections on that occasion and his performance was considered to be very satisfactory up to the stage when he was “squeezed.”

Of four yearlings at present being broken in at Riccarton on behalf of Messrs J. W. and L. W. Storey, one of the number presents a pedigree of interest to many people in Southland. The youngster is a chestnut colt by Robespierre (imp. son of Phalaris, by Polymelus) from Grey Linnet (imp.), by Thrush from Marie Legraye, by Diamond Jubilee from White Lilac, and his credentials disclose the fact that he is a half-brother to the southern successful racehorse and sire Songbird, by Kilbroney. The colt at Riccarton will be raced under the name of Chanteur. The following are the Aga Khan’s winnings since he began racing in England till the close of last year:— Races won. Stakes.

An acceptor for the Hawkes Bay Steeplechase to-day in whose appearance a considerable amount of interest will centre is Heliotype, who won the time-honoured event last season under 9.0, and won it well, too, by twenty lengths. Set to carry 9.3 this afternoon Heliotype is a five-year-old grey mare by Royal Picture (imp. by Polygnotus, son of Polymelus) from Silver Ray, by Silverlyte from Ladysmith, by Torpedo, by Musket. Last season’s winner was to have started in the June Steeplechase on Thursday at Hastings, but when schooling last week over the country she ran a bramble off the brush fence into a hind leg and had in consequence to undergo treatment. It was decided not to. start her on the opening occasion of the current H.B.J.C. meeting, but she appears to have recovered for to-day’s contest. New Zealand-bred horses appear to crop up here there and everywhere in Australasia, greatly to the puzzlement of experts and the general public alike, and, under the circumstances, it may have been found difficult to place Wurlitzer, returned as the winner of the Trial Hurdle Race, £l5O (2m. 65yds) at the V.A.T.C. fixture on Thursday. However, he is a Maoriland product and comes of an ancient maternal line of interest in the Dominion. Ranking as a four-year-old horse, he is a son of Hunting Song (imp.) from Nevada, by Goldfinder (son of San Fran) from Minora, by Patronus from Sister Francis, by Seaton Delaval from Agatha, by Nelson (winner of three successive Auckland Cups) from Sister Agnes (imp.). Apart from the merit of Hunting Song (imp.) as a sire, it may be said that Wurlitzer is very stoutly produced on the female side of his ancestral tree. On the score of breeding two A.J.C. Derby candidates likely to be included in T. R. George’s Trentham team for Sydney would appear to possess the highest of credentials. The youngsters will be known as Wotan, by Siegfried (son of Son-in-Law) from Left (Martian—Lovelorn, imp.), and Le Grand, by Posterity (son of Son-in-Law) from Eulogy (noted matron). The latter colt cost the Messrs Smith Bros., 675 guineas at the Trentham Yearling Sales of last year. It is of more than passing interest that another New Zealand trainer will have a descendant of Son-in-Law on hand for the A.J.C. Derby of next season, the rising juvenile referred to being Legatee, by Posterity— Motley, prepared by G. W. New. Legatee raced well in Sydney recently, but found Young Idea and Garrio too good for him, although it was admitted that the youthful Maorilander would probably improve for spring racing and develop into a stayer, a characteristic of the progeny of Son-in-Law and his sons at the stud in England.

Christchurch Press states;—“The Southland Racing Club has again lodged an objection to the dates committee of the New Zealand Racing Conference to the Oamaru Jockey Club being granted a permit to race on January 2. A similar objection has been overruled by the committee for the last four years, and it is difficult to understand the reason for the southern bpdy pursuing the matter.” It may not be generally known that the' Southland Racing Club has a prior right to the date referred to by usage and con.tinuous adoption for many years past. It has also to be recognized that the Oamaru J.C. meeting on Jan. 2, following the attractive fixture of the Waikouaiti R.C. on Jan. 1, forms a circuit which hampers the Wyndham R.C. (Jan. 1) and S.R.C. (Jan. 2 and 3). As far as the Waikouaiti R.C. fixture goes it has well earned the right to race on New Year’s Day by continuous service, quite apart from the fact that it provides a holiday outing for the large racing population of Dunedin, but the circumstances are different where the Oamaru J.C. is concerned.

In Melbourne syndicates and individual punters have won huge sums of money of late by following the mounts of ex-New Zealander K. Voitre. Thus on June 1, a well-informed individual of the latter class began

with £5OO on Valiant Chief. That brought him in well over £lOOO. He had several hundreds •on subsequent winners, Vauntry and Alaric, but the latter’s dead-heat cut down the profit. On Turf Boy, however, he went for the big plunge. He knew that the horse was right, realized that the field was poor, and knew that Voitre, on the crest of the wave, could perform miracles. So he invested £2OOO on Turf Boy. Voitre got him there, but only by half a head. That half-head meant a matter of over £7OOO to this backer—just three or four inches margin (remarks Sydney Referee) lifted him to the highest triumph of his betting career. He. finished the day winning the best part of £lO,OOO. On the second day of the meeting, Voitre won the last race of the occasion again on Turf Boy, an easy win this time, but whether the punter referred to invested again on a nice-priced favourite is not recorded by the Australian scribe quoted.

When asked for his opinion of the merits of Phar Lap and Peter Pan in Melbourne recently the jockey W. Duncan said that they were both marvellous horses and he found it difficult to separate them, but added: “I think that up to a mile and a quarter Manfred would beat them easily.” Duncan has ridden most of the champions of recent years, having won races on Peter Pan and Phar Lap, and he rode Manfred when that horse lost half a furlong at the start of the A.J.C. Derby, which he won. His explanation as to why he thought Manfred was superior to both the chestnuts is based on his wins on that horse in the Derby at Randwick and the Heatherlie Handicap at, Caulfield. “In both races Manfred lost a lot of ground,” said Duncan, “and yet he won both races with ease. I cannot imagine any horse having more speed than Manfred, and not only was he out in a time when good horses were plentiful, but also he was as strong as a lion and when going he bounded along like a rubber ball. At Randwick competent timekeepers made him run the mile and a half in 2.28, which is easily an Australasian time record, and is mightly close to the world’s record. Probably Manfred was not as good a stayer as Phar Lap or Peter Pan, but even that is open to argument, but as I never rode him over two miles, I cannot be sure on that point. I won 10 furlongs races on both Phar Lap and Peter Pan and Manfred would have dazzled them both for speed. Their chance of catching him if they conceded him a few lengths from the turn home *would have been equal to Buckley!” Manfred’s New Zealand son, Red Manfred, appears to have inherited a share of his sire’s speed. TROTTING AT TIMARU CONTESTANTS IN REVIEW. PROSPECTS FOR TO-DAY. (Special to the Times.) Christchurch, June 14. In connection with the light harness events at the South Canterbury J.C. Winter meeting to-morrow a few remarks on the contestants may not be out of place. For the Wai-iti Trot, of one and a-half miles, 3.43 limit, it will be in the shape of a free-for all, as the eleven acceptors are all off scratch. Bluff, who was working well before the Ashburton Meeting, will be more at home over the Wincester Trot distance of one and a-quarter miles, as he led into the straight at Ashburton in the Trial Handicap of one and a-half miles, but tired over the closing stages. Cruiser is said to be a little above the average but he has been backed and beaten several times. If he is any good he should make a showing in this event. x Ivan de Oro ran a creditable fourth at Methven over this distance and Grand Mogul and Replica, two who finished in front of him there have won fair races since. He went 3.31 that day on a heavy dead track. Lady Hannah goes well enough on the dirt track here to easily win this event (I have seen her go several times 3.24 and better) but she does not do so well on grass. Otama Chimes when trained here by R. B. Berry was only very moderate, but is said to go better on grass than dirt. Oversight when trained here found one and a-quarter miles quite far enough. Royal Palm was one of the best supported in the Trial Handicap, one and a-half miles, at Ashburton last Saturday, but he began badly and galloped for a furlong completely settling his chance. I saw this pacer go better than 3.26 twice. He has gone 3.22 2-5. Self finished sixth in the Trial Handicap at Ashburton last Saturday being right up behind the placed horses going 3.27 1-5. He has gone 3.24 3-5 on grass. If Royal Palm behaves and goes away right, he should get the big end of the purse, with Self and Ivan de Oro in the places. , The Winchester Trot is over one and a-quarter miles 3.5 class, and again it is a free-for-all, the fifteen acceptors beginning from the front. Bill Grattan, in F. G. Holmes’s stable, raced in the Sapling Stakes. He is a level-headed customer this and a good reliable pacer, who would be much improved by his race at Ashburton last Saturday. Bluff who is a good beginner and goes this distance well, was in front of a big field at one and a-quarter miles in the Trial Handicap at Ashburton last Saturday, and would easily go 2.52 on a decent track. Civic goes this distance better than one and a-half miles. Cruiser is engaged earlier in the day and his showing in that event should be the best guide. Author’s Choice is reported to be above the average, but I know nothing of him. Self is also engaged earlier in the day, and if he misses a penalty will be in the money in this event. If reserved for this race I would prefer Bluff with Civic and Self in the placings. ASHBURTON COUNTY R.C. ENTRIES FOR WINTER MEETING. Following are nominations for the winter meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club to be held on June 22:— HINDS HURDLE HANDICAP, £9O (one mile and a-half) —Hystride, Polydora, Adult, Hounslow, Radiant Rose, Footwork. Sunward. LYNDHURST TROT HANDICAP, £B5: class 343 (one mile and a-half) —Hidden Charm, Native Son, Hydraulic,. Otama Chimes. Ivan de Oro, Satin Lass, Chilli Bean, John Drusus, Sylvie’s Best, Oversight, Colleen Wrack, Cruiser. Du Barry, Zest. Westcliff, Bluff, Marie Louise, Sky Wink, Colonel Bogey, Air Flow, Casanova, Silk Bonny, MORETON HACK HANDICAP, £75 (six furlongs)—Metal Bird, Merry del Vai. Gold Cross, Maroha, Arrow Glen. Dover Patrol, Riptide, Rebel Queen. Elgindale, Call Money, Impossible, Moneygran, Robant, Linguist, Elbanor, Control, Cyclonic, Invoice, Joyous, Colombo, Wino. MAYFIELD HACK HANDICAP, £9O. (one mile and a quarter)—Wonderful, Brown Pearl, Rebel Lad, Impala, Sky Rover, The Surgeon, Madam Pompadour, McHeath, Riptide. Golden Dart, Weatherly, Glowlight, Importance. DROMORE HACK STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £lOO (two miles)—High Speed, Fiom, Velvet. Cappy Ricks, Monastic, Ace, Pot. Dundas Girl. WINCHMORE TROT HANDICAP. £9O; class 3.39 (one mile and a-half) —Cadiz, Levity, Cream Harvester, Noble Prince, General Sarsfleld, Wheat Pool, Purveyor, Guy Star, Ivan de Oro, Wild Wrack. Rollicking Wave, Wee Wrack, Play On, Sky Wink, Llewellyn’s Pet, Air Flow, Royal Palm, Vanity Fair. MARONAN HANDICAP, £95 (seven furlongs)—Water Power, Merry Peel, Cranford, Rebel Chief. Royal Gallant, Minerva!, Wino, Heather Glow, Southdown, Davoio, Courtyard.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The following are the acceptances for the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s winter meeting on Saturday:— 11.45 a.m. , » PUKAKI HURDLES. £lOO. One mile and a-

HAWKES BAY JOCKEY CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. The second day acceptances for the Hawkes Bay Jockey Club meeting are as follows: — Noon. HASTINGS HANDICAP. £7O. Five furlongs and a-half.

AUCKLAND TROTS ACCEPTANCES FOR WINTER MEETING. (Per United Press Association.) Auckland, June 14. Acceptances have been received as follows for the'Auckland Trotting Club’s winter meeting:— WINTER HANDICAP. £125. Class 3.49. One mile and a-half. Captain Bolt scr yds bhd La Triumph scr Worthy Nor 24 Native Princess scr Young Rodney 60 Nelson’s Glory scr Meadow King 72 Waskasu scr MANGERE HANDICAP, £125. Class 3.5. One mile and a quarter. Ariel Bell scr Ranfurly Lass scr Bonnie Azure scr Scrap Iron scr Cherrill scr Spesslva scr Frank Best scr Worthy Boy scr Gloster scr Worthy Song sa Great Admiral scr yds bhd Kia Kaha scr Great Chum 24 Mountain Flight scr Derby Fame 06 Nelson Luvan scr ADAMS MEMORIAL CUP HANDICAP, £275. Class 4.33. Two miles. Manoeuvre scr Nimbus 24 Wee Machine scr Willie Derby 48 yds bhd Tempest 60 Bingen Chief 12 Auto Machine 72 . Chancellor 12 Kewpie’s f Great Logan 24 Triumph 72 Jackie Thorpe 24 Mountain Dell 108 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP, £l3O. Class 3.42. One mile and a-half. Great Admiral scr Manna’s Son 24 Ann Parrish scr Kulnl ■ 36 yds bhd Mountain Sun 36 Autumn Lu 12 Te Kahu 36 Nelson Pirate 12 Gala Day 48 Wiriwhata 12 Mute 48 HOBSON HANDICAP, £l3O. Class 3.40. One mile and a-half. t Bonny Azure scr Tinokaha scr Bismuth scr yds bhd Charteris Bay scr Ironsides 12 Derby Fame scr Rockella 36 Kewpie’s Crest scr Electric Bell 48 Our McKinney scr Lucky Love 48 CORNWALL HANDICAP, £175. Class 2.47. One tn We and a Quarter. Hohora scr Lady Coronado 12 Homeward scr Prince Pedro 12 Herod scr Smooger 24 Nelson de Oro scr Arabond 24 Realty scr Kewpie’s Guy 24 Trustworthy scr Pegaway 36 Travis scr Mountain Dell 72 yds. bhd Impromptu 84 Bracken 12 / MARCONI HANDICAP, £l4O. Class 3.34. One mile and a-half. Electric Bell scr Peter Junior 12 Lady Amanda scr Rare Rey 12 Red Hope scr Bonnie Direct 24 Star Pronto scr King’s Warrior 24, yds bhd Kewpie’s Bond 24 Harvestin 12 Silver Watch 24 Kewpie’s King 12 Supertax 24 JOCKEY CAUTIONED FAVOURITE LET THROUGH. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 13. The “Racing Calendar” announced that the Epsom stewards interviewed H. Wragg regarding his pulling out on Theft in order to let'Bahram through during the Derby and pointed out the rule providing that every horse shall race on its merits whether or not the owner is running another horse. Wragg admitted his offence and the stewards cautioned him, adding that

disregard of the rule by any jockey would be severely dealt with. Bahram will not race in’ 1936 ana has already been advertised for stud duties. amateur athletics WORLD’S BEST MILERS. BIG RACE TO-DAY. LOVELOCK’S PROSPECTS. The athletic enthusiasts at Princeton University may see to-day one of the most brilliant mile races in the history of international athletics, and on the other hand the duel between J-’ E - Lovelock and Glen Cunningham, holder of th<s world’s record, may just as likely produce a decidedly uninteresting race (says the Press). Such international invitation events have frequently been arranged in the past, and almost as frequently they have been dismal failures. For instance, last season, when Lovelock met Bonthron, the Princton University champion, in an invitation event at which the record was threatened, each man was so occupied watching the other that the time returned was far below expectations. In the great race planned for to-day on the now famous Princeton track, there will be brought together the finest milers the world has seen. The field will include besides Lovelock and Cunningham, the Princeton champion Bonthron, who was second to Lovelock when the New Zealander broke the world’s record there, and Venske, who has lately come forward as a rival of both Cunningham and Bonthron. It was on the Princeton track that Cunningham established the present world’s record of 4min. 6 7-10 sec. , The big race to-day should be interesting, not so much for the time recorded, but for the winning of .it. Cuningham appears the best equipped at the moment, but Lovelock has unlimited confidence and proven ability to do great things when great tilings are expected of him. Cunningham certainly has the most impressive list of times this season. Since Lovelock began training reports from England have followed his progress down as far as 4min. 13sec, but there is a great gulf between this time and the time which Cunningham is likely to make. It can be assumed that Cunningham is training for a time in which he considers he should beat Lovelock, and at the same time the New Zealander is most likely relying, with his usual confidence, on his ability to follow whatever pace is set. Lovelock has proved that he can follow pace, whatever the pace may be, but on the other hand, Cunningham has the additional ability to set a pace and not be at any psychological disadvantage in doing so. The race will probably rest entirely with those two, although Bonthron with his tremendous speed may lead the w'ay over the earlier stages. The Princeton enthusiasts are probably fairly confident that they are going to see a further slice taken off the world’s record, but it is very doubtful whether they will. Certainly they will see the meeting of the world’s greatest milers on one of the most famous athletic tracks in. the world, running probably under ideal track conditions, but in such specially planned invitation races, in which champions meet, the winning of the race almost invariably becomes a greater interest than the time. COURSING ~~ / NIGHTCAPS NOTES. (By Osterman.) James Moffat is to be congratulated on the success of his dog Tommy C in the Burrowes and Jackson Cup. J. Moffat is a painstaking mentor with his dogs and he deserves the success he is attaining by his efforts. T. C. Duncan was very satisfied with the running of Snowline at Invercargill. She put out Homedale in the first round and Homedale beat Tommy C at Oamaru. ' W. Dahren considers he has got Lady-be-Ready safely through her illness. She is being prepared for the July meeting at Nightcaps. W. Laidlaw was rather disappointed with Peter Pan’s showing at Invercargill. He fully expected his charge to gain a few more points than that allotted by the judge. The weather at Nightcaps at the time of writing is’ certainly not looking like coursing weather, but preparations are going ahead steadily for the big meeting this month. No one would begrudge Jack McCash a bit of luck with his present charges. Both he and owner George Millar have been enthusiastic followers of the game for over a quarter of a century. Coursing sports from here are looking forward to meeting the Balclutha followers on the 21st of this month. All being well, J. Gold will be down with a car load. The Burrowes and Jackson Memorial Cup was admired by many when J. Moffat returned on Saturday after his victory with Toipmy C. It is a handsome trophy. B. Rushton has had some worry during the past two weeks with Mrs Rushton’s good bitch Sabotage. This good worker had two severe bouts of sickness. Every attention, however, was rendered and Sabotage can be considered a likely starter on June 21. Tommy C will probably get a let up after his efforts (winner) in his home province and at Oamaru, but Ruby C will be a runner in the big stake this month.

H. Duncan is very pleased with the way Ohai Lad is taking the work he is getting. This strong looking dog may run well this month.

J. Creegan, Wreys Bush, has a young one by Lupin which he thinks a lot of, and which is getting solid work. Peter Pan evidently thinks it is just not quite right to be competing against his offspring and has got a bit too cute to chase them. He is a very unlikely starter at any future gatherings. A. Nisbet, Wairio, has two young dogs in work.

If. nothing intervenes, P. Hishon, Ringway Ridges, will be to the fore with his three promising dogs Jubilee, Bugle Note and Copperfield. It is hoped all three with their popular owner will be present at the Nightcaps June meeting. Another entrant which will attract a lot of attention in any of his runs will be Native Chief. This good dog is. expected to come all the way from Christchurch to compete. Black Hawk will run for the popular Balclutha enthusiast, J. Gold. He won the Derby at Oamaru last year and must run well at Nightcaps after his Invercargill running. W. Duggan, Wreys Bush, has The Gunner in full work and hopes to nominate him for early coming events.J. Tatham’s White Wilga and A. E. Smith’s Golden Worry will be here with their best polish on and will make their slip mates do their best in each and every run. P. Murphy has a nice bitch by Lupin which he hopes to start at a nearby local meeting. TENNIS KENT CHAMPIONSHIPS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) London, June 13. Playing in the Kent tennis championships in the quarter-finals of the women’s singles Miss Stammers defeated Mrs Whittingstall 7—5, 6 —l; Miss Round defeated Miss Freda James B—6, 6—3; Mrs King, the title-holder, defeated Miss Dearman 7—5,11—9, and Mrs Wills Moody defeated Miss Lyle 6—l, 6—2.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

PRINCE OF WALES CUP. NORTH v. SOUTH MAORI GAME. ■ ~ NORTHERN TEAM SELECTED. (Per United Press Association.) Gisborne, June 14. The Takitimu Rugby team for the Prince of Wales Cup match against the South Island Maoris to be played at Gisborne on Saturday, June 22, is as follows:— Full-back: G. Nejpia (East Coast). Three-quarters: W. McKinley (Poverty Bay), E. Howell (Bay of Plenty), and C. Smith (Hawkes Bay). Five-eighths: P. Kaua (Poverty Bay), and J. C. Reedy (East Coast). . Half-back: Harrison (East Coast). Front-row: K. Reedy (East Coast), J. T. Ngaio (Hawkes Bay) and J. Kershaw (East Coast). Middle row: H. Mataira (Hawkes Bay), T. Whiteley (Bay of Plenty), P. Smith (Hawkes Bay) and T. Reid (Hawkes Bay). Back row: W. Pohipi (Bay of Plenty). Reserves: B. Rogers (Poverty Bay), J. Greening (Hawkes Bay), M. Rika (Hawkes Bay), T. Wirepa (East Coast), P. Kuha (East Coast), P. Goldsmith (East Coist), G. Pepere (East Coast), and E. Moeau (Poverty Bay). The Maori All Black team for the tour of Australia will be chosen after the match. SOOTH ISLAND TEAM. G. PURDUE INCLUDED. Advice was received in Invercargill last evening that Southland players had been included in the South Eland Maori team to meet the North Island Maoris. The personnel of the team was not known, but definite information was received that G. B. Purdue, the Orepuki and Western District forward, was among those selected. ALL BLACK TRIAL. THURSDAY’S GAME. MITCHELL OUTPLAYS CAUGHEY. The disappointing form of the inside backs has been a feature of all the All Black North Island and South Island trial matches played this season, and in the first of the two final collective trials, played at Athletic Park on Thursday, the feature was again disconcertingly apparent, states a special message to the Christchurch Press. Only magnificent play by both packs compensated for the depressing general lack of penetrative ability or initiative on the part of the backs. Taking this game alone as a guide, none of the backs deserved to be considered among the certainties for the tour of Great Britain. The weather was ideal for the game—fine with a fair breeze whicl could not affect the play materially. The ground was in perfect order. The attendance was about 11,000. The scoring was unusual. At halftime the Probables led by 22 points to 0; but the Possibles won by 23 points to 22 after Tindill, coming on as an emergency, and playing at first five-eighths, had potted a field goal right on the call of time. The sensation of the match, however, was the magnificent form of H. Deavoll; he was the best forward on the ground, and scored 13 of his side’s 23 points by scoring two tries, kicking a penalty goal, and converting two C. J. Oliver was unable to take the field. He contracted a chill, and vSJi be confined to bed until Saturday. At least he will not be available for the further trial. Play of Inside Backs. Undoubtedly the play of the inside backs in the South Island has not been as good as might be expected; but, compared with the display of the inside backs in this match, it has been good. Le Quesne and Solomon were the five-eighths for the Probables, and Devine and Langdon for the Possibles. Langdon was hurt 20 minutes before time, and was replaced by Tindill, the Wellington half-back. Tindill proved the best five-eighths of the day. He was the only one to handle cleanly, run straight, or show any initiative on attack. His sensational potted goal that won the match right on the call of time was a fitting reward for an extremely satisfying exhibition. However, Tindill is considered to have an excellent chance of selection as a half-back. On his form in this match, it would be interesting to see Tindill tried as a five-eighths in Saturday’s trial. Both Gaffaney and Mortlock have produced better football this season than was seen from the five-eighths in this trial. Solomon had moments in which he showed elusiveness, but his form was very patchy, and his handling and passing uncertain. Langdon had a very bad day. Devine did not impress. His try was more or less a gift. Le Quesne was the most impressive of the four. He has a lot of speed, and defends well. His form on attack was probably prejudiced by the poor display given by Solomon, who could not time his passes. Carlson Replaces Oliver.

Carlson, of Waikato, took Oliver’s place as centre for the Possibles. However, he played such a poor game in the first half that in the second he was shifted out to the right wing, and Mitchell was played at centre. This alteration showed • up the play of Caughey, centre for the Probables. In the first half, Caughey consistently ran round Carlson and made openings for his wings to score. Carlson’s weakness made Caughey’s .play more impressive than it really was. Caughey was guilty on several occasions of running slantwise for the touch line, and leaving his wings hopelessly penned in. When he was opposed to Mitchell in the second Half, the position was very different Mitchell outplayed Caughey in all departments. Mitchell’s form on the wing in the first half was also quite good. He was over-inclined to seek inside contacts instead of making fast solo bursts when openings appeared, but his play was always constructive, and at times brilliant. Caughey’s form in this match does not bear comparison with that of Oliver, who must be the first man selected for the centre position. The win • three-quarters had few opportunities on either side, but occasional individual thrtists relieved the monotony. Holder and Ball had a great duel. Ball still has his former brilliance on attack, and has a sidestep from either foot that, worked at top speed, is a revelation, but his handling is far below first-class. This was specially noticeable in close play Holder was sound, and gave the impression that his form outside a constructive centre would approach All Black standard. Morrison’s Good Showing. Morrison played easily his best game of the trial series. In the second half, opposed to Carlson, he made _ several thrilling breakaways, side-stepping man after man. Morrison is a likely sort, and even if he fails to secure a place in this All Black team he seems to be improving so much with each'match in the best company that he will be eVen more prominent in future seasons. Neither Collins nor Gilbert impressed as full-back. Neither approached All Black standard. Collins frequently failed to find the line. The ground fielding of both was not good. Sadler was a more adaptable halfback than Simon, although both played solid games. Sadler is obviously one of the idols of the Wellington crowd, and it wildly cheered his best His lob passing was his only weakness. Simon was as sound as ever ,and his passing was faultless. His great failing was a lack of alertness. Of the two

halves, Sadler appeared to have greater potentialities. In the forwards the best front row was that of the Possibles, Hore, Hadley and Adkins. Hadley was a better hooker than' Orman. Taking both teams, the pick of the front-row men were Hore, Hadley and Hattersley. with Adkins next Hattersley played snlendidly. He was tireless in the tight and the lose, and frequently was the only forward backing up when rearguard thrusts broke down. He scored an excellent try by. following up, and by backing up a little later he made a straight thrust before he exchanged passes with Caughey, finally allowing Caughey to score. Undoubtedly the South Island has produced some great front row . n wards this season, whom it will ba hai'd to keep out of the team. Hore rdust be Certain of the trip, and Hattersley, Adkins and George must be among those finally considered. Form ta present places them in that order. Best and King were the outstanding lock forwards Vorrath played tigerishly in the tight, and should ba among those finally selected, Mahoney and Rolls, the loose fov-ards, were not up to standard, nor was Green. Clarke played well but appeared to be carrying too much condition. Giddings was solid.

WRESTLING

WILLIAMS AND PEREIRA. Spectacular wrestling is expected at the Civic Theatre on Tuesday evening, when the second professional match of the season will be staged between Cy Williams and Al Pereira. Both men are powerful exponents with a Wide knowledge of the science of the sport, and it is anticipated that their meeting will provide a fast and clever exhibition. Williams is decidedly robust in his methods, but he will be facing a very capable opponent in Pereira who has been wrestling with distinction in other centres. There will be an attractive supporting programme of amateur bouts.

£ 1922 13 13,133 1923 22 33,409 1924 19 44,567 1925 28 32,954 1926 15 14,774 1927 21 21,918 1928 14 20,570 1929 35 39,886 1930 23 46,259 1931 27 19,484 1932 28 57,778 1933 24 19,311 1934. 45 64,897 Total 428,940

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