SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 22733, 8 November 1935, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED. The New Zealand Cup (2m.) oentest is scheduled for 2.36 p.m. on Saturday. The C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap (6fur.) will be, decided at 4.41 p.m. to-mor-row. A field of 13 prospective starters for the New Zealand Trotting Cup is satisfactory.

The Melbourne Cup meeting will conclude at V.R.C. Flemington track on Saturday.

A heavy track, reported from Riccarton, is unusual for a C.J.C. Spring meeting.

The imported sire Shambles is at present in slings suffering from a broken leg.

Local lightweight C. T. Wilson has engagements for horses in eight races to-morrow.

Red Sun had his first experience with brush hurdles at Riccarton on Thursday.

The Waikouaiti R.C. will distribute £1323 in stakes at New Year’s Day meeting.

Having struck himself early this week, Hostis may not start at C.J.C. fixture.

Chokebore Lodge apprentice, A. C. Messervy, rides Tout le Monde in the N.Z. Cup.

Waikouaiti Cup will be worth £376, including a canteen of cutlery, valued at 20gns.

Oamaru J.C. will give £1075 in stake money for its fixture due on January

President’s Handicap, of £235 (one mile) will be the Oamaru J.C.’s leading event.

Now recognized as, t Maorilands ‘iron horse” in Australia, Prince Pombal was placed on Wednesday.

There will be no telegraph office open on Riccarton course for the New Zealand Cup meeting.

For the Timaru Trotting Club’s January meeting the stake money will total at £lO5O.

Southland-bred pacer Blue Mountain has been burning up the clay path, wide out, at Addington.

The Auckland New Zealand Cup candidate, Caliente, is reported to be a doubtful proposition.

In the N.Z. Cup S. Wilson will pilot Argentic and J. W. Jennings is to act as guide to Kemal Pasha.

Plato may see out the N.Z. Derby course well, as he was staying on in a fast mile at Riccarton on Tuesday.

Ancient Black Duke has made no bones about jumping the brush hurdles at Riccarton.

Fracas has done well at Riccarton since her recent racing at the Wellington Spring meeting.

Following his recent win across the flat, A. S. Ellis’s pupil, Nocturnus, has been jumping cleverly.

That gay deceiver and N.Z. Cup candidate, Tout le Monde, has been galloping well at Riccarton.

It will be interesting to see how Rasouli races over C.J.C. brush hurdles for jockey D. O’Conrjor.

It is on the cards that experienced B. H. Morris will ride Silver Streak in Stewards’ Handicap.

There does not appear to be any pronounced fancy for either N.Z. Cup or C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap.

Indications point to Knockfin (7.13), coming in for strong support in the big C.J.C. sprint to-morrow.

It is generally agreed at Riccarton that C. Emerson has Tuirau well for the Cup, if good enough.

Mr G. H. Grigg has been appointed to the vacancy on the C.J.C. committee caused by the death of Mr H. A. Knight.

Track watchers at Addington are awakening to the fact that Evicus is a very good pacer.

The Gore-owned pacer, Chechacho, is reported to be a greatly-improved pupil of R. B. Berry.

Melbourne Cup winner, Marabou, will run in C. B. Fisher Plate, £lOOO, w.f.a. (11m.), to-morrow.

The field of 20 for the leading event of Forbury Park T.C. Spring meeting is a good one.

The W. F. James Cup, £4OO, class 4.32 (2m.), should be attractive at F.P.T.C. Spring fixture.

Acceptances for the S.R.C.’s Spring meeting are due on Monday—the handicaps appear elsewhere.

Bonnie Song, 4yrs, a reputed smart Auckland hack, is a mare by Hunting Song—Bonaria, by Boniform.

Very little has been heard of Osculate since he fell at Gore, but he is a stayer for the N.Z. Cup race.

A fair number of Southland-owned horses have been engaged at Forbury Park Spring meeting.

Nominations for both the Gore and Winton T.C. fixtures at Christmas, will close on the same day,—Monday, December 9. Gore entries will be taken up to 5 p.m. and Winton to 8 p.m.

Grattan Loyal’s breeding was incorrectly given in Tuesday’s issue. The American horse was got by Grattan Royal (sire of Grattan Bars 1.59) from Gwita, by Wildbrino.

It is interesting to note that Dr. M. G. Pezaro, a keen Auckland trotting official, has not been very successful as an owner until the past season. A couple of years a Southland bred mare, Regina Derby sported his colours, but without success.

The American-bred four-year-old trotting mare, Air Flow is stated to have benefited by her recent spell, and is expected to strip in great heart at next week’s Cup meeting.

Agile appears well suited by classes at the Cup meeting, and it is expected that G. S. Smith’s candidate, will be strongly favoured in his respective engagements.

An aristocratic looking customer when tuned up Royal Guy will open his new season s efforts at the bJi.C. meeting this month, when he will have to concede up to 48yds, over 1., miles.

Royal Guy’s record last season was an excellent one, and in seven out of eight starts he was in the money, with fast time efforts recorded on each occasion. Another success will promote him to local Cup company.

Chiming Billy is nominated for the S.R.C. meeting and if he puts in an appearance, it will be his first start for some 18 months. His last success was at the Wyndham T.C. meeting two years back, when P. Gallagher drove a masterly race to squeeze him home.

Engaged at the S.R.C. meeting this month, War Betty is a newcomer to local fields. Trained by her owner, A. Hendriksen, of Christchurch she won two races last season on the ’ Coast, against fields that were not particularly strong.

The classes for the Winton Jockey Club’s Jubilee meeting have been fixed at 3.39 and 3.43, each day. It appears a wise move on the part of the W.J.C. committee to include 3.39 classes instead of 3.40 as last year, and with good stakes on offer, excellent fields are likely to be attracted.

Raced at Ascot (Melb.) on Wednesday without success, Isaacs and Korere, together with the jumpers Stanchion, Make Up and Revision, are members of a New Zealand string to come under the hammer in Melbourne to-day provided previously announced intentions are carried into effect.

Tire well-known sire, Shambles, who has been quartered at the Brackenfield Kennels, Rangiora, for the last season, suffered a broken leg when being loaded on to a truck this week. He is at present in slings, and an effort is to be made to save him.

A bright future is predicted for Big Author, and at Oamaru he had the easiest of wins. He is a member of O. E. Hooper’s team, and was got by Author Dillon from Dot Robbins, the latter a useful mare in her day that raced in Southland and was bred from in these parts, prior to being secured by Mr E. Sanders, of Alexandra, who bred Big Author.

At a meeting of the committee of the Timaru Trotting Club it was decided to co-operate with other clubs between Waikouaiti and Ashburton in the introduction of the Southland scheme, which provides that all nomination, acceptance, and riding fees must be paid before any horse is allowed to start at a meeting of the club.

A Melbourne owner, Mr A. Crofts, who entered the game only a year ago, has produced a surprising combination of high-grade gallopers to sport his colours in Valiant Chief, Gilded Youth (2yrs), Lady Mauve (2yrs), and Heroic Chief. K. Voitre rode a fine race to win on the last-named recently.

The success of Royal Barb at Ascot meeting on Wednesday was probably cabled, as he is a son of Spearhead (imp.) from the English-bred mare After Glow (half-sister to Grey Linnet, by Thrush, and dam of Southland sire Songbird) by Sunstar from Marie Legarye, by Diamond Jubilee. This imported mare must not be confused with the New Zealand-bred Afterglow, who was by Demosthenes (imp.) from Sunglow, by Multiform from Otterden (imp. and dam of Martian).

The Canterbury J.C. has decided that the weights for the Metropolitan Handicap, of £6OO (one mile and ahalf), to be run on the concluding day (Saturday, Nov. 16) of the New Zealand Cup fixture, be declared after the second day’s racing on Nov. 11, and be published with the weights for the third day’s programme. The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 9 (to-morrow), 11, 14 and 16.

It is fairly common knowledge (says the Timaru Herald) that a good deal of the racing news supplied by YA stations is obtained from an organization styled the “Sportsmen’s” Association. In return the Broadcasting Board assists those engaged in illicit betting by sending out the starters and riders for each race at metropolitan meetings half an hour in advance. Apparently this is just one more unholy alliance.

man to have lost his rider, probably W. Jenkins, at the start for his division of the Egerton Handicap, at Ascot R.C. (Melbourne) meeting on Wednesday, is a member of C. S. Ware’s successful Dunedin string now campaigning in Victoria. Ranking as a juvenile, Jack Horner is by Captain Bunsby from Cherry Pie, and has proved a good winner for Mi- G. J. Barton since he commenced racing in and around Melbourne.

Reported to have made marked progress in his studies at Riccarton of late, for F. D. Jones, the well-bred youngster colt Kow Tow may race well for Mr H. D. Greenwood at the N.Z. Cup meeting. He is bred the right way to blossom early, as he is by Limond (imp.) from Homage (dam of Episode, Honour, Worship and Heritage), by Absurd (imp.) from Eulogy (imp. and a mare of great stud worth, hence it is not necessary to decant further on the lineage of an aristocrat of the turf. He may be heard from at the N.Z. Cup gathering.

In a recent issue of the Times, local breeders would note that the Timaru Futurity Stakes was advertised, and entries called for. The Timaru T.C. has proved a most progressive Club, where the institution of classic races is concerned, and the latest effort of the club has been to include a mile race for two-year-olds on the programme of its annual Autumn meeting. The race is valued at £250, and will be decided over a mile journey, on March 14. 1936. Entries close on Wednesday, November 20, and are for present two-year-olds.

Judging by her recent form, Southland bred mare Sure may be expected to race prominently over two miles at the N.Z. Cup meeting next week, despite the fact that there is only a difference of 12yds, between her and Graham Direct. The Peter Chenault mare is a genuine racehorse. Grand Mogul is set down to participate in the 4.39 two mile events next week. The opinion has been aired that the Adioo Guy gelding is too good a sprinter to be a good stayer, but it may surprise the critics to find him battling on over the extra half. There is no reason why he should not stay on, as he has experienced no difficulty to score in fast time over 1J miles.

The square-gaiter Minstrel is coming to hand nicely for F. Langford, and the Lee Norris trotter has been working in very solid fashion on the Winton J.C., training tracks. Minstrel was particularly big on it when first brought in but he has made good progress, and while not hurried, the big trotter should be well forward when produced in public. Last season he won decisively on two occasions in saddle, and while he did not perform to the same advantage in harness later in the year, at the same time this has been accounted for. While working in harness in his training essays he did everything right, but according to his trainer on being newly shod, he was prone to make a mistake, where previously such an error was unthought of. While he is on a fairly difficult mark among local fields, he is likely to be heard from in the new season.

Possessed of brilliant speed, beaten by half a length by Epris in the Winter Cup (lm.) in August last under

8.2, and now carefully worked up for the occasion Knockfin (7.13) should be a difficult proposition to dispose of in the C.J.C. Stewards’ Handicap (6 fur.) to-morrow —she has won well at six and seven furlongs already. The only trouble with the alert, gay and sturdy little daughter of Hunting Song Knocklyn, is the fact that she is inclined to be somewhat temperamental and consequently troublesome at the post—the C.J.C. starter does not give a great deal of latitude to runners unruly at the barrier. However, a five-year-old mare who has carried 8.2 into second berth in a fiercely disputed Winter Cup, and has speeded up with good sprinters, all things being equal, must hold an undoubted Stewards Handicap chance.

After his return to France following his inglorious failure in the Ascot Cup last June, his first defeat in three seasons’ racing, Baron Edouard de Rothschild’s French idol Brantome was let up for a short spell, but he reappeared at Longchamp on September 22 and won the Prix du Prince d’Orange in great style. The race was over a mile and a-half, and the field cut down to small proportions when it became known that Brantome was fit. Only four opposed the champion, and he scored in a canter by three and a half lengths to the accompaniment of great cheering. The horse appeared to be in first-class condition, and it was announced afterwards that he would probably run one more race —in the Prix de i’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp, which was to have been decided a few days ago—before retiring to the stud.

Riding engagements made for Saturday’s programme at Riccarton include: J. W. Jennings, Rebel Chief, Kemal Pasha; L. J. Ellis, Cuddle, Knockfin, Moonbeam, Chidden, Paper Slipper; A. E. Ellis, Vintage, Fracas, Emissary, Top Rank, Beau Gallante, Wild Chase; D. O’Connor, Rasouli; H. Goldfinch, Kiltowyn, Fair Weather, Document, Dollar Bill, Manetho, Big Dook; B. H. Morris, Silver Streak; R. Beale, Polydora; R. Mackie, Madam Pompadour, Rose Vai; G. Humphries, Bon Tray, Kow Tow; H. Hibberd, Sky Rover, Grand Review; M. Kirwan, Gold Cross; D. Cotton, Riptide; S. Wilson, Argentic, McHeath; R. Savage, Sea Fox, Sunee; W. Jones, Penelope, Princess Rawene; A. C. Messervy, Sky Pilot, Tail Light, Slasher; A. Messervy, Silver Sight, Quietly, Cranford, Pelmet, Concertpitch; H. Wiggins, Fersen, Variant, Kotou, Plato, Kurapae; D. Bush, Arctic Star; C. T. Wilson, Argentic, Tuirau, Viking, Joyous, Glowlight, Sir Hugh, Golden King, Alma or Superex; J. McFarlane, Haeretonu, Owlsgleam, Haut Monde; A. J. Peart, Monastic; G. Barr, Joppa; E. Leckie, Quite Soon; M. Caddy, Golden Dart; W. E. Pine, Dawning Light, Romp Along, Bodyline; C. Hughes, Olive Smith; R. Marsh, Vanestep, Grey Honour’ A E. Didham, Southdown, Valarth, High Glee; P. Atkins, Heritage, Walton Park, Lowenberg; R. Walsh, Caliente; C. Thomson, Red Sun.

Despite his phenomenal run of success to benefit backers in general m Melbourne, the efforts of K. Voitre and his mounts do not always meet with the approval of a section of the racegoers. At the Moonee Valley R.C. meeting on Oct. 26, the reverse side of the picture was presented to the very successful ex-New Zealand jockey. Writing in connection with the W. S. Cox Plate, £lOOO, w.f.a. (91 fur.), won by Garrio (Voitre) from Hall Mark (H. Skidmore) and Feldspar (Badger) and a large field, in which Hall Mark was favourite and Garrio and Feldspar (owned by Mr A. T. Creswick, and both started at double-figure quotes), “Chiron” writes in The Australasian, as follows:—“It was unfortunate that the pleasure most people gained from the race was marred by a demonstration against the winner, Garrio. Such incidents are regrettable at any time, but more so when a straight-going and thoroughly sporting owner, who races solely for the love of the sport, is subjected to the indignity of having his colours vigorously hooted. Few men have put as much money into racing and breeding in Australia as Mr A. T. Creswick has done in the last 20 years and taken so little out. Nor are there any more genuine owners. Now to show how little justification there was for the hostility of a section of the crowd. Garrio ran his first race this season at Caulfield on September 7, when he was third to Phenomenon and Heros, two high-class sprinters in the Whittier Handicap. In his next two races he was a close second to Valiant Chief at Moonee Valley. Then came his second to Cardinal in the October Stakes at Flemington, in which Hall Mark was third. His next outing was in the Caulfield Guineas, in which he was again second, being natrowly defeated by Young Idea. With 8.7 among old horses, which included some of the best of our sprinters, he was favourite for the race won by Dark Sky on Caulfield Cup day, and failed, which in view of the weight he carried, was not in the least surprising. It was the only time he was out of a place in six successive races. There has never been a demonstration on a racecourse in Australia for which there was less justification, or one which was a greater reflection upon the sportsmanship of the crowd.” Recent results bear out the contention of “Chiron,” with Feldspar proving a better stayer than his more brilliant stablemate Garrio to say nothing of the arguments already quoted by the Melbourne scribe. N.Z. CUP MEETING WORK AT RICCARTON. RAIN AFFECTS TRACK. STORMY CONDITIONS. (Notes by The Rook.) Christchurch, November 7. It rained steadily and heavily all last night and the track was decidedly soft this morning at Riccarton. Some trainers did not work their charges until this afternoon. They were met with no better fortune than those that worked in the morning, for there was a wild burst of snow, hail and rain. The latest arrivals from the south are Travenna, Tizzy, Superex, Golden King, Alma, Merry Del Vai, Wonderful, Double Gift and Vervaine. Arrivals from the north this morning were Beau Gallant, Siegmund and Invictus. All are looking well. The outside of the course proper was open for fast work. Paper Slipper beat his stablemate Wild Chase easily over half a mile in 48 4-ssec. They were carrying light boys. It was a brilliant effort, the best of the morning over the distance. Fracas, carrying over 8 stone, took Imin 46 3-ssec to run a mile. Her stablemate Bunfight took Imin 46 3-5 sec over the same ground, carrying a much lighter weight. Hororata, who has not struck form this season, took Imin 35 2-ssec to cover seven furlongs with a featherweight up. She was brought home by Sky Pilot. Rival Shot was better than Astraea in a dash over half a mile up the back that took 52sec. Cuddle led Walton Park and Sunee for the first nine furlongs of a gallop over 10 furlongs. Walton Park then closed on her and was on terms at the winning post. The journey occupied 2min 16 3-ssec and could not be classed as any better than useful. Kow Tow had too much pace for Cerne Abbas in a dash over the straight four furlongs. Kemal Pasha could have improved upon the Imin 48 2-ssec he took to cover a mile and Tooley Street was going better than Hunting Bay at the

end of seven furlongs done in Imin 34 2- He is working well. Girl Guide and Glowlight ran a mile together in Imin 51sec, while Going Gay and Ayresleigh could have improved upon the Imin 21sec they took to run six furlongs, especially Ayresleigh. Lowenberg and Fersen put up a smart performance by running seven furlongs in Imin 31sec. Lowenberg is a good galloper. Sea Fox, who is muscle sore, and Rebel Star, finished in front of McHeath over six furlongs in Imin 18 3-5 sec, good work. The best Dollar Prince could do over six furlongs was Imin 19 2-ssec. Vanestep and Heritage were together while running a mile in Imin 47sec. They both finished well. This gallop makes Big Dook’s showing when he beat Vanestep on Tuesday a good one. Princess Doreen and Haut Monde beat Big Dook over three-quarters of a mile in Imin 21sec. Big DOok looked to have a good deal the worst of the weights. Caliente did not move badly, either before or after sprinting five furlongs in Imin 5 2-ssec. Vintage, carrying the lighter weight, led Kiltowyn until well down the straight in a trial over 10 furlongs When called upon Kiltowyn finished strongly and was half a length to the good of his opponent at the winning post. The whole journey was done in 2min 15 2-ssec, the last half in 54 2-5 sec. Kiltowyn’s showing was a good one. _ Tout le Monde had Gay Crest as a mate in a solid working gallop. Kow Tow ran a mile in Imin 49sec and Cheap Money beat Sistenna over five furlongs in Imin 7sec. Jolly Beggar was going as well as Glenavon at the business end of half a mile done in 53sec and Bon Tray was under restraint when defeating Rose Vai over five furlongs in Imin 6 l-ssec. Superex and Alma covered the same ground in Imin 4 4-ssec, but did not finish as strongly as did Bon Tray. Steeton looked to be capable of bettering the Imin 51sec taken to run a mile and Polydora beat Southdown over six furlongs in Imin 19sec, but not by much. . . Chidden ran a mile in Imin 49sec. She was brought home by Orris, who carried a big weight. _ Grey Honour was going well at the end of five furlongs done in Imin 7 3- He is very well. Travenna could have done better than the 54 3-ssec he took for half a mile, while Tizzy was given a short sprint under a pull. Mount Vai was not all out to beat Riposte over six furlongs in Imin 21 2— ssgc. Silver Sight and Quietly were not asked to do better while running a mile in Imin 51sec. Greek Shepherd and Sky Royer followed over the same ground in Imin 49 3-ssec. Skv Rover was doing his Guarantee was in front of Tuirau all the way in a gallop over 10 furlongs. The last mile was done in Imin 51sec. Golden Dart and Back Lead were given a working gallop over seven furlongs. They were followed over the same ground by Riptide and Gold Cross, who did similar work. Argentic, who is not supposed to like heavy ground, had Haere Tonu, who does, as a companion in a gallop over a mile that took Imin 46 3-ssec. Both geldings are well. Rebel Chief and Davolo ran the last four of five furlongs in 52 2-ssec. Rebel Chief is getting over his soreness. Pelmet was always going easily alongside Dover Patrol while they sprinted four furlongs in 52sec. Silver Streak, while a heavy hailstorm was on, ran five furlongs in Imm 7S Knockfin, who waited until the shower had stopped, covered the same ground in Imin 4 3-ssec. These gallops were on the No. 6 grass. Concert Pitch and Cransford were pulling hard while running five furlongs in Imin Bsec on the No. 6 grass. Red Sun and Arctic Star, Joppa and Black Duke, Monastic and Nocturnus were schooled over the brush hurdles in pairs. Nocturnus dwelt a little, but the rest jumped well. When a veterinarian was examining Caliente to see what was causing her to go lame, it is alleged he discovered that she had been given a corrosive sublimate that had buinea her mouth. It is thought that somebody tried to poison the mare. A swab was taken of the mare’s saliva and it is to be analysed. She worked to-day and certainly did not show the lameness she exhibited on Tuesday. WHANGAREI RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING OPENS. MISS LU WINS THE CUP. SPRINT TO CROONING. (Per United Press Association.) Whangarei, November 7. The Whangarei Racing Club’s Spring meeting opened to-day in good weather with a good attendance. The totalisator handled £6452 10/against £5987 on the first day of the last meeting. The results were:— SPRING PLATE, £6O. Six furlongs. I—l Valrent, 8.0 (A. Murray) 1 s_B Gay Rebel, 8.0 2 4— Orefield, 8.0 (W. M. Thompson) Also started: 3—3 High Quality 8.0, 10—11 Tewara 8.0, 9—6 Bay Ora 8.0, 6—5 British Jewel 7.9, 11—10 Gold Musk 7.9, 7—B Lady Mabs 7.9, 2—2 Tidalia 7.9, B—7 Valise 7.9. Won by a head, third a short head away. Time, Imin. 18 l-ssec. HIKURANGI HACK HANDICAP, £BO. One mile. 5— Teddy Boy, 7.8 1 1— Enlightenment, 7.0 (L. Clifford) 2 2— Lady Diana, 7.8 (W. Thompson) Also started: 3—3 Impellant 7.5, 6—6 La Femme Noire 7.2, 4 —5 Te Broney 7.0. Won by a head. Time, Imin. 43 3-5 sec. ' HUANUI HACK HURDLES, £BO. One and a-half miles and 197 yards. 1— Merry Lap, 9.1 (D. Burgess) 1 7— Orenda, 9.0 (E. Stanway) 2 6— Tea Chat, 9.0 (I. Sharkey) 3 Also started: 3—3 Blue Bonnet 9.9, 4_4 Lap Up 9.1, 2—3 Hawthorn 9.0, 5—7 Sir Vann 9.0. Won by two lengths and a-half, third four lengths away. Time, 3min. 5 3-5 sec. WHANGAREI CUP, £l5O. One and a-quarter miles. 3— Miss Lu (G. Gomm) 1 2 — 1 Gay Broney, 8.5 (R. McTavish) 2 4— 5 Bonny Gay, 8.0 (J. Feam) 3 Also started: I—2 Monanui 9.0, 5—4 Bronze Tray 7.9, 6—5 Bush Lawyer 7.0. Won by a long neck, third two and a-half lengths away. Time, 2min. 9 2-ssec. COUNTY HANDICAP, £6O. Four furlongs. 4—5 Lady Appellant, 7.2 (S, Tremaine) 1 8— Monanui, 12.4 (R. Home) t I—l Olivette, 8.0 (R. McTavish) j Also started: 5 —2 Royal Poto 10.4, 2—3 Gold Pocket 9.4, 6—6 Tondaleyo 8.0, 10—9 Applelight 7.0, B—7 British Banner 7.0, 7—B Dayform 7.0, 9—lo Lady Bonnie 7.0. Won by a short head. Time, Imin. 17 4-ssec.

KENSINGTON HACK HANDICAP, £BO. Six furlongs. 5— 5 Ballymoney, 8.6 (L. Dulieu) 1 4 —3 Racette, 7.6 (R. Winder) 2 7—7 Landlubber, 8.0 (A. Parsons) 3 Also started: 2—2 Bellkyrian 8.9, 6 —5 Abbey Feale 8.4, I—l Tehai 8.1, 3—4 Express 7.6. A short head both ways. Time, Imin. 16 l-ssec. MANAIA HANDICAP, £lOO. Six furlongs. 2 Crooning, 7.0 (L. Clifford) 1 1 Boughal, 9.7 2 3 King Mestor, 7.4 3 Also started: 4 Gold Pocket 7.0. Won by six lengths, third one and a-half lengths away. Time, Imin. 15sec. PARAHAKI HANDICAP, £BO. One mile. 3—2 Teddy Boy, 8.0 (R. Horne) 1 6— 6 Whakapara, 8.0 (W. Thomson) 2 I—3 Velocipede, 8.7 (T. Maria) 3 Also started: 4—4 Gay Cockade 8.0, 2—l Green Patch 8.0, 4 —5 Royal Appellant 8.0. Won by three lengths, third three lengths away. Time, Imin. 43 2-ssec. ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-MORROW. (Per United Press Association.) Whangarei, November 7. The following are the acceptances for the second day of the Whangarei Racing Club’s spring meeting to be held on Saturday.— KAURI HANDICAP, £6O (five furlongs).—Valrent 8.8, Lady Appellant 8.7, Gay Rebel 8.6, Orefiewd 8.4, Tidalia 7.9, Gold Musk 7.8, Temara 7.7, Day Form 7.7, Glittering 7.7, Bayora 7.7, High Quality 7.7, Lady Mabs 7.7, Survanna 7.7. TITOKI HACK HANDICAP, £BO (7 furlongs).—Solaria 9.1, Lady Diana 7.12, Enlightenment 7.10, Valrent 7.6, Impellant 7.5, Royal Appellant 7.4, Tidalia 7.0, Valise 7.0, Rothon 7.0, Te Broney 7.0. POROTI HURDLE HANDICAP, £9O (one and a-half miles and 197 yards). —Merry Lap 9.8, Jo Blue 9.8, Bonnett 9.8, Tea Chat 9.4, Orenda 9.4, Lap Up 9.1, Surrana 9.0. PARK HANDICAP, £lOO (one mile) —Monanui 9.0, Gay Broney 8.11, Miss Lu 8.5, Bonney Gay 8.1, Teddy Boy 7.11, Whakapara 7.4, Green Patch 7.0. PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, £lOO (six furlongs).—Boughal 9.10, Crooning 7.13, Ballymoney 7.5, King Mestor 7.4, Bellkyrian 7.0, Gold Pocket 7.0. KAMO HANDICAP, £6O (seven furlongs).—Monanui 12.3, Royal Potoa 10.3, Gold Pocket 9.4, Olivette 8.5, Lady Appellant 7.13, Tondaledo 7.12, Mamui 7.9, British Banner 7.0, Appellight 7.0, Lady Bonnie 7.0. MARSDEN HACK HANDICAP, £BO (six furlongs).—Ballymoney 9.0, Bellkyrian 8.8, Landlubber 8.4, Abbey Feale 8.3, Lady Diana 8.2, Tehai 8.0, Enlightenment 8.0, Racette 7.12, Express 7.10, Orefield 7.2, British Jewel 7.0. FAREWELL HANDICAP, £BO (one mile). —Boughal 10.0, Monanui 9.3, Bonny Gay 9.0, Teddy Boy 8.10, Velocipede 8.8, King Mester 8.7, Whakapara 8.3, Green Patch 8.0, Royal Appellant 8.0, Gay Cockade 8,0. Merry Lap 8.0, Gold Pocket 8.0, Bushlawyer 8.0. N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTTING CLUB ACCEPTANCES FOR SPRING MEETING. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Metropolitan Trotting Club’s Spring meeting on November 12, 14 and 15:— 12.15 p.m. SPRING HANDICAP, £250. One mile and a-half. Billy Sundy scr Mataunga 24 Norman Fox scr Air Flow .36 Welcome Guy scr Flotsam .36 Winsome Ganton 36 Laddie scr Guy o’ Mine 36 yds bhd Ruin 48 Kotinga 12 Sandy N 60 Resound 12 Don Chenault 84 Gyrate 24 Raclaim 84 12.50 p.m. EMPIRE HANDICAP. £3OO. One mile and a-quarter. Ciro scr Lilian Bond 12 Todd Lonzia (T) scr Llewellyn's Pride 12 Recess scr Mocast 12 yds bhd Supertax 12 Chenwood 12 Waress 12 Gay Gordon 12 Willow Wave 12 Golden Direct 12 Bracken 24 Girvan 12 Logan's Pride 24 Guy Junior 12 Queen Author 24 Iraq 12 1.30 p.m. NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP, £l5OO. Class 4.27. Two miles. TEMPEST—G. J. Barton’s b g, aged, by Wrack —Nell Pointer scr WAR BUOY—Mrs E. K. Mauger’s blk g. syrs, by Man o’ War—Little Kewpie scr yds bhd BLUE MOUNTAIN—M. J. Moodabe’s gr g, aged, by Blue Mountain King—Mother Machree 12 EVICUS—H. Rudd and R. Challis’s blk m. 6yrs, by Globe Derby—Milky ’ Way 12 WILD GUY—D. Rodger’s bg, aged, by Guy Parrish—Wildwood Junior mare 12 WRACKLER—Durbar Lodge Ltd.’s b g, aged, by Wrack—Trix Pointer 12 SIR GUY—C. P. Cameron’s br h, aged, by Real Guy—Princess Perfection 24 SUNNY MORN—F. E. Sutton’s b g. aged, by Sungod—Fourpence 24 WORTHY LIGHT—C. E. and H. L. Lovegrove’s ch g, aged, by Worthy Blood—lllumination 24 IMPROMPTU—C. Morgan’s bg, aged, by Pedro Pronto—Petrova 36 INDIANAPOLIS—G. J. Barton’s b h, 6yrs, by Wrack—Estelle Amos 48 RED SHADOW—Mrs M. Harrah's ch h, aged, by Travis Axworthy—Our Aggie 48 ROI L’OR —P- Brown s ch g, aged, by Rey de Oro—Gold Queen 60 2.5 p.m. YALDHURST HANDICAP, £5OO. Two miles. Agile scr Chancellor 12 Encounter scr Willow Wave 12 Fernbrook Lass scr Emilius Way 24 Gunfire scr Raydus 24 Homeward scr Rey Spec 24 Little Nelson scr Ayrmont Chimes 36 yds bhd Graham Direct 36 Gamble 12 Kingcraft 48 2.40 p.m. DOMINION HANDICAP. £6OO. One milb and a-half. Admiral Bingen scr Mountain Mist 12 Bessie Parrish scr Nell Volo 24 First Wrack scr Raima 24 Great Way scr Stanley T 24 Lough Guy scr Sea Gift 36 New Metford scr Writer 36 Norma Bingen scr Nicoya 48 yds bhd Todd Lonzia 84 Biddy Parrish 12 Trampfast 96 3.15 p.m. RICCARTON STAKES, £250. For three-year-olds. One mile and a-half. Glen Travis Best Blair Serene Bingen Athol Double Great Pot Luck Tap Dancer Chile Bean Rollalong Fprtex Credit Balance Old Faithful Renown Ping Maltravers Harlequin 3.50 p.m. VICTORIA HANDICAP, £4OO. Two miles. Aristotle scr Real Burton scr Battlefield scr yds bhd Chechahco scr Sylvia Sydney 12 Editor scr Recess 24 Grace McElwyn scr Bingen Palm 36 Prince Llewellyn’s Pride 36 Author scr Iraq 60 4.25 p.m. HAGLEY HANDICAP. £3OO. One mile and a-quarter. Agile scr Sunny Morn 12 Avernus scr Sure 12 Cloudy Range scr Taxpayer 12 EIVO scr Wild Guy 12 Raydus scr Worthy Light 12 Reporter scr Wrackler 12 Rey Spec scr Kingcraft 24 Somerby scr Tempest 24 Wrecker scr Vesuvius 24 yds bhd Gold Tinge 12

EVIDENCE OF DOPING NEW ZEALAND CUP FAVOURITE. POLICE INVESTIGATING. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. Evidence that “dope” had been administered to Caliente, the New Zealand Cup favourite, was discovered when a veterinarian examined her for soreness. The mare was frothing at the mouth and she showed signs of a burnt throat. The police are investigating. DEFINITE PROOF. Christchurch, November 7. Definite proof has been established that the mare was poisoned by an analysis of samples of the saliva taken yesterday. The poison was mercuric chloride, a white powder which could have been put in the horse’s feed. The mare was in bright order this morning, and apparently fully recovered hse was galloped five furlongs. It is not yet certain whether her engagement in the New Zealand Cup will be cancelled, She will be given easy work to-mor-row and a decision will then be made. N.Z. TROTTERS RETURN FROM PERTH CHAMPIONSHIP. QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS RELAXED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. New Zealand horses returning from the inter-Dominion trotting championship at Perth next February will be exempt from quarantine restrictions on their return, provided the horses are certified to be healthy and free from ticks before leaving Perth, according to advice received by Mr H. F. Nicoll, president of the Trotting Conference, from the Director-General of Agriculture.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING CONTINUED. NALDA WINS THE OAKS. ANOTHER K. VOITRE SUCCESS. MAORILANDER PILOTS TWO WINNERS. DERBY, CUP AND OAKS’ WINS. AN OTAGO COLT SCORES. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 8.0 p.m.) Melbourne, November 7. The weather was fine and there was a representative attendance at Flemington to assist at the third day’s proceedings of the Victoria Racing Club s Spring meeting, the occasion marking what is known as “Ladies’ Day” and the race for the Oaks Stakes confined to three-year-old fillies over the Deroy distance. The smart horse Barracker had a comfortable win ii; the Elying Handicap (six furlongs) from the brilliant grey ex-New Zealand gelding Araunah, who finished strongly. The New Zealander Gay Sheila figured in the field, but was never dangerous. The promising and consistent colt Beechwood just held off a late challenge from a previous winner of the season in Sir Geraint in the Byron Moore Stakes, for two-year-olds. Tire runner-up colt made a great effort under a penalty weight. Tire New Zea-land-bred colt Martinborough, who is trained by A. D. Webster for Mr Martin, of the North Island town from which he takes his name, finished close up in third place, and his stablemate, Prince Quex, also ran a good _race. Another New Zealander in Bold _>lood was never dangerous. K. Voitre’s clever waiting tactics were the contributing factor in Valiant Chief’s win in the Linlithgow Stakes, run over a mile under weight-for-age conditions. Hitherto regarded as a poor stayer, the proved sprinting son of Heroic won running away—Voitre has been associated with Valiant Chief in several successes and was thus thoroughly acquainted with the colt’s capabilities. The New Zealand gelding, Silver Jubilee, had every show, but did not stay on under weight-for-age conditions. The recent A.J.C. Epsom Handicap winner and successful New Zealander Synagogue, now owned in Melbourne, was a prominent runner in the early stages ol the race, but then drifted and finished last.

The Dunedin-owned colt Gay Circle, who has been racing very successfully of late from the stable of the visiting Otago trainer, S. G. Ware, had a comfortable win in the Carnival Handicap, an event for three-year-olds decided over ten furlongs. It was noticeable that the three placed juveniles all claimed New Zealand associations in addition to being bred in the Dominion. Two other New Zealanders in Gay Sheik and the Southland-owned filly, Yilderim, were prominent in the early running, but subsequently disappeared from the firing-line. The Otago colt, Gay Circle, has had three wins in his last five starts.

The promising filly, Nalda, who was pocketed at the home turn, finished brilliantly over the last furlong in the Oaks Stakes to win narrowly from Bimilla, who has hitherto been noted for speed rather than stamina. Bimilla was in the rear during the early stages. Salamander narrowly beat Valsard for third place. The winner, Nalda, is a stablemate to Feldspar (V.R.C. Derby) and Marabou (Melbourne Cup) and is trained for Mr Sol. Green by ex-New Zealander Lou Robertson, who won the' Oaks previously in 1930 with the Sydney-owned filly Barbette, This marked the first time in the history of the V.R.C. during which one trainer has prepared the winners of the Derby, Melbourne Cup and Oaks Stakes in one season. It was K. Voitre’s fifth win at the meeting. The Sydney invader Satmoth was prominent early ana took charge in the straight in the Veteran Stakes to win nicely. The winner provided M. McCarten with his second success of the afternoon. Kprero and Limbohm, two New Zealanders started, performed poorly. The following are the detailed results :—

FLYING HANDICAP, of £5OO. Second £lOO, third £5O from the prize. Six furlongs. R. Brown’s hr h Barracker, by Windbag—Quetta 4yrs 8.8 (D. Munro) 1 M. T. McGrath’s gr g Araunah, by Hunting Song—Rewanga aged 8.9 2

W. J. Smart’s br g Phenomenon, by Brazen—Logic aged 8.11 ' 3 Thirteen started. Won by two lengths, a length and a quarter between second and third. Heros was fourth. Time, lmin lOJsec — a race record.

BYRON MOORE STAKES, of £5OO. Second £lOO, third £5O from the prizes. For two-year-olds. Five furlongs. E. L. Baillieu and P. H. Osborne’s br c Beechwood, by Backwood —Clear 8.0 (M. McCarten) 1 H. A. and E. A. Underwood’s b c Sir Geraint, by Devonshire—Solus 8.12 2 E. Martin’s ch c Martinborough, by Lord Quex —Piquant 8.5 3 Won by half a neck, a length and a quarter separating second and third. Prince Quex was fourth. Time, lmin—a race record.

LINLITHGOW STAKES, of £lOOO. Second £2OO, third £lOO from the prize. Weight-for-age. One mile. A. Croft’s ch c Valiant Chief, by Heroic—Cohesion 3yrs 8.0 (K. Voitre) 1 E. Montgomery and W. Townsend’s br g Silver Jubilee by Romeo— Bouvardia 6yrs 8.3 (R. Reed) 2 •‘Miss Loma Doone’s” b h Sylvandale 4yrs 9.0 (D. Munro) 3 (Winner trained by F. Hoysted, Melbourne.) Won by a length, a neck between second and third. Synagogue was the only other starter. Time, lmin 38£sec.

CARNIVAL HANDICAP, of £5OO. Second £lOO, third £5O. For three-year-olds. One mile and a quarter. G. J. Barton’s br c Gay Circle, by Gay Shield (imp.)—Nucleus 3yrs 8.1 (W. Jenkins) 1 W. Kirkland’s br f Link Divine, by Captain Bunsby (imp.)—Silver Link 3yrs 8.1 2 W. R. Kemball’s b c East Cape, by Cape Horn —Frosty Mom 3yrs 7.3 3

Ten started. Won by two and a half lengths, three lengths between second and third. Monologue was fourth. Time, 2min 4|sec.

V.R.C. OAKS STAKES, of £2OOO. Second £4OO, third £2OO from the prize. For three-year-old fillies. Closed with 204 entries. One mile and a 'half. S. Green’s b f Nalda, by Verbius— Ravissante 8.10 (K. Voitre) 1 F. S. Austin’s b f Bimilla, by Excitement — Coucal 8.10 (F. Dempsey) 2 Mrs P. A. Osbornes ch f Salamander, by SalmagundiChorus 8.10 (D. Munro) 3 (Winner trained by L. Robertson, Melbourne.)

Won by half a neck, three lengths between second and third. Valsard was fourth. Time, 2min 32£sec—a race record. - Scratched—Sweet Trilby, Light Wind and Garrison.

VETERAN STAKES, of £5OO. Second £lOO, third £5O from the prize. For four-year-olds and upwards. One mile and a half. J. S. Le Fevre and J. Barnes’ hr g Satmoth, by Satelles—Mother’s Day aged 8.1 (M. McCarten) 1 G. T. Coffey’s b h Burlesque, by Seremond—Gay Song syrs 8.10 2 H. N. Leonard’s b g Pewter, by Silvius—Lady Eamworth syrs 6.8 3 (Winner trained by P. Riddle, ex-New Zealander.) Twelve started. Won by half a length, a neck between second and third. Turf Boy was fourth. Time, 2min 32sec. SOUTHLAND RACING CLUB HANDICAPS DECLARED. (Per United Press Association.) Timaru, November 7. The following are the handicaps for the Southland Racing Club’s meeting on November 23:—

Iron Duke Lt Salalon Lt Pacha Lt Worthy Claire Lt Silver Guy Lt Autogo Lt Frances Cole Lt John Walter Gay Lt Desborough Lt Franc Sol Lt Master Garry Lt Harold Guy Lt Seaward de Oro Lt Vacation Lt Lady Ita Lt Norma Grattan Lt yds bhd Royal Author LtShanon Chimes 36 Gold Valley Lt Stalwart 36 Edith Grattan Lt Belle Grattan 48 Bright Logan Lt

TROTTING NOTES LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND COMMENTS. WINTON T.C. PROGRAMME. MINSTREL’S PROGRESS. BY “STOPWATCH.” Winton. November 6. John Desborough whose training work has frequently been interrupted through unsoundness, has come in quite sound and has worked that way for T. Wallis. i

Nelson’s Fortune who proved a gay deceiver in the past, is to be given another trial, and the hope that he will prove more solid with age, is probably the last straw.

Fairhaven whose successes last season promoted her to local Cup company, is to be given a run at the S.R.C. meeting over a mile and a-quarter, but she is not likely to have much chance from the back mark.

At Forest Hill the Happy Voyage mare Mishap, has come to hand nicely, while two half-relatives by Sungod and Drusus respectively in the same stable, have also made good progress in the work that has been alloted them. The imported horse Drusus is extensively represented in the home province but his stock have been a grave disappointment as far as solid racing propositions go. Possessed of undoubted speed, a good number have proved temperamental customers, but it is held in many camps that daughters of the imported horse will breed on to advantage, as Drusus boasted a high class American pedigree. At the annual fixture of the Wyndham H.C. to be decided on New Year’s Day the two light harness events listed are likely to attract the support of owners and trainers. They cater for maiden horses over a mile and a-half (3.43) with a stake of £125, and a 3.58 class over a mile and five furlongs, with a stake of £135. . Nelson Pointer is making satisfactory progress on the farm of his owner, Mr J. O’Shannessey, at East Limehills, and the Nelson Bingen—Merce Pointer stallion, has built up appreciably. It is not likely that he will be raced this season, but having benefited by a good spell, he will again be worked for the following year’s activities. Some interest is likely to be shown in the reappearance of the Great Bingen three-year-old, Double Great, who finished third to Frisco Lady and Gaillard in the current season’s Sapling Stakes, when he takes part in the Riccarton Handicap for three-year-olds at the N.Z. Cup meeting. Double Great figured in an accident some little time back, but it is stated of him that he is in good order. An interesting foaling during the week, was a filly by Rey de Oro that came to light on Mr J. O’Shannessey s farm at East Limehills. The new ar-

rival claims as his dam an unnamed half-sister to Nelson Pointer, being by Drusus from Merce Pointer, by Logan Pointer from Merce. The Rey de Oro filly can boast exceptional lineages, as through Drusus, Galindo (sire of Merce) and Rey de Oro respectively she sports three crosses of the McKinney blood, while the lines of Bingen and Logan Pointer also are represented. Merce Pointer (dam of Nelson Pointer) has not proved fruitful for some seasons, and her owner intimates that he will give her a final opportunity during the current season.

Commenting on the N.Z. Derby Stakes to be decided on the second day of the N.Z. Cup meeting Christchurch Press scribe states: It is against the law of averages for a trainer to win the Derby three years in succession, but M. B. Edwards, who has trained both War Buoy and Gamble in the last two years, knows the art of preparing a young horse, and he is the one trainer who at the present time may be expected to beat the record of J. Bryce (Taurekakreka and Kohara) and D. Warren, who prepared Arethusa and Ciro. Frisco Lady won the Sapling Stakes at Ashburton in 3.24 3-5, with'Gaillard, Double Great and Valdor, earning the minor place money. Later she won the Belfast Handicap at New Brighton in 3.26 2-5, defeating a big field, and in this race she proved herself a good game finisher, and a tried and proved racehorse. In view of this performance it is hard to consider seriously the chances of another horse unless it be Gaillard. This colt is by Rey de Oro from Bonny Logan, and is one of the boldest young pacers in commission. When he ran second to Frisco Lady in the Sapling Stakes he had not fully recovered from the effects of an accident, and under the circumstances his performance was a fine one. He won the Beaconsfield Handicap at the South Canterbury Club’s meeting, defeating a big field and he was again successful at the Ashburton County Racing Club’s meeting. In F. Holmes’ care he has come on very nicely in his work, and with or without hopples he has shown plenty of speed. He is inclined to be wayward, but once he leaves the mark he will pace with the best of his age. For a horse of his disposition he is in right hands and Holmes is confident that he will make a brave showing. The programme for the annual fixture of the Winton Trotting Clufe. on December 28, has been drawn up and apPr South HiUend W Handicap. Sad one Class: 3.49. For unhoppled trotters, one ""commissioners’ Handicap, £l °o- Harness. Class: 3.43. One mile and a-nalt. ™___. Stewards’ Handicap, £llO. Harness. Class. 3.37. One mile and a-half. Winton Trotting Club Handicap. £-50 (including trophy valued at £25). Harness. Class' 4.47. Two miles. , President’s Handicap. <includmg trophy). Harness, for unhoppled trotters. Cl Speedwell T Handicap, £llO. Saddle. Class: ” "Members’ Memorial Handicap. £llO. Class: 3.59. Harness. One mile and five furiongs. Farewell Handicap, £l3d. Class. -.56. One mile and a-quarter. CRICKET TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. MARIST. Junior B—Grace. Cameron (2). Currie, Pasco, Cockroft, O'Connor, W. Smith, Con nolly, Cusack, Donaldson. RAILWAY. Junior B.—Nolan, Holland, Cosgrove, Ross. Thompson, Hutson. Cavanagh, Everett. R. Buchan, A. Buchan, Martin, Campbell, Wil kinson. APPLEBY. Junior B.—Groves, Tully, Wixon. Clymo, Murphy (2), Clark, MacDonald. W. Allen, R. Sammons, Popham. Third grade.—Calvert (2), Johnson, Watson, Shirley, Taylor. Insall, Boniface, Bleakley, Canny, Allen, Ramsay. GEORGETOWN. Junior B—Graham, Robb, Boyer, Small, Smith, Cockroft, Webb, Lloyd, Mennie, Ferguson, Pinkney, Hamilton. Third grade A.—M. Blackie, J- Green, C. Taylor, R. Davis, B. Dark, R. Ferguson, S. Thompson. E. Carterson, S. Morgan, L. Niven, S. McCarthy, J. Dickson, I. Robb. Third grade B.—J. Davis. D. Gray. J. Harding, N. Breen. R. Frost, S. Ferguson, E. Jones, C. Strathern, C. Davis, L. Warbuton, W. Warburton, J. Wilkinson. UMPIRES FOR TO-MORROW. The following umpires have been appointed for to-morrow’s cricket matches:— Junior B.—Old Boys v. Bluff (Messrs I. W. Stewart and H. Shepard): P. and T. v. High School (Messrs A. S. Hogg and H. J. Tansley); Appleby v. Technical (Messrs A. J. Sammons and G. T. Dawson); Georgetown v. Railway (Messrs J. Murray and E Moore); Marist v. Borstal (Messrs W. Baker and A. G. Campbell). Third Grade.—Appleby v. Georgetown A (Mr L. Campbell); I.C.C. v. Uunion (Mr R. Glasson); High School v. Georgetown B (Messrs A. D. Thompson and A. Howie). NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. MEETING WITH ASSOCIATION DELEGATES. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. The administration of cricket was discussed to-day when the delegates from 18 associations met the members of the management committee of the New Zealand Cricket Council at the biennial conference. Mr J. M. Fraser (Otago) presided. Mr A. T. Donnelly, chairman of the management committee, said the conference had great value in bringing together the delegates so that they could discuss measures for the good of the game. The opinion of one major association representative that the conference was a waste of time was not shared generally. The conference decided on an alteration in the rules to provide that when application for admission was made by a minor association notice should be given to the major association whose territory was concerned. The proposal that vice-presidents of associations should be included in delegates to the Council was rejected on the ground that it would interfere with the balance of the representation. HAWKE CUP LAWS. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 7. Although the biennial conference of special delegates to the New Zealand Cricket Council which to-day considered suggested amendments to the Council’s rules expressed disapproval of a proposal by the Auckland Association that the voting power of each of two delegates from each major association should be increased from two to three, the proposals will again come before the council at the annual meeting to-morrow evening with one exception. Minor associations which have one vote each were against the alteration and as a three-fifths majority is necessary to alter the rules, it is unlikely that the proposal will be carried. Auckland’s proposal to fix the number of selectors of New Zealand cricket teams at four, one from each major association instead of allowing the Management Committee a free hand in the appointment of a selector or selectors, did not find support and the motion was lost by a considerable majority. Several proposed changes in the Hawke Cup rules were discussed. It was decided to delete the clause in the rules providing for a birth qualification for players. It was argued that it was not desirable that Plunket Shield players should play in the Hawke Cup competition on a birth qualification. The proposal to exclude overseas professionals from Hawke Cup matches was rejected. The suggested reversion of the practice of playing Hawke Cup matches to a finish without a> time limit was not accepted.

CENTRAL-WESTERN COMPETITION. T.TMF.HILLS DEFEAT WINTON. Playing in the first round of the Central-Western District Cricket SuoAssociation’s competition at Winton on Wednesday afternoon Limehills scorea a good win over Winton. Scores: WINTON. First Innings. Bews c and b Brosnan 3 Lilico b Jolly Lindsay c Brosnan b Jolly ■* Hodges c Watson b Jolly Brandford b Jolly Simmers b Jolly n i? Rawle c Hamomnd, jun., b Jolly 4Manuel b Jolly JJ Geary b Jolly . “ Hewitt c Hamilton b Hammond, jun. a Hagerty not out JJ Extras ° Total 83 Bowling Analysis.—Jolly took eight wickets for 37 runs, Brosnan one tor 26, H. Hammond, jun., one for 6, C. Hammond none for 11. Second Innings. Simmers run out 3 Hodges c Hammond b Brosnan •> Rawle not out 3 I Bews c Woods b Hammond ° Lindsay b Brosnan 3 Brandford b Brosnan ’ Hagerty b Hammond 3 Extras 3 Total for six wickets (declared) 70 Bowling Analysis.—Jolly took no wickets for 28 runs, Brosnan three for 18, Woods none for 13, Hammond, jun., one fox- 6. LIMEHILLS. First Innings. Brosnan c Lilico b Simmers 20 Watson b Hodges ij” Jolly lbw b Hodges 33 Hamilton c Rawle b Simmers 33 Reid b Hewitt 38 Hammond, jun. b Bews J* H. Hammond run out ° Soper b Hewitt ° C. Hammond b Hewitt 3 Bromley not out 3 Woods run out 3 Extras 6 Total 101 Bowling Analysis.—Hodges took two wickets for 37 runs, Rawle none for 22, Simmers two for 12, Bews one for 12, Hewitt three for 11. Second Innings. Bromley c Hodges b Brandford 10 Woods c and b Brandford 17 Hammond lbw b Brandford 3 Soper c Hewitt b Brandford 2 Hammond, jun. not out 2 Extras 4 Total for four wickets 36 Bowling Analysis.—Manuel took no wickets for 5 runs, Hodges none for 9, Brandford four for 11, Geary none for 5. TENNIS TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. INVERCARGILL. C Grade.—Misses F. Basstian, W. Fairbairn, P. Anderson, S. McDonald; Rankin. Sutton (2), Hamilton. RUGBY PARK. C Grade.—Misses A. Galt, F. Breen. Mrs Hughes. Miss M. McCall; I. Hardy, W. Sleeman, E. Gill, W. Fulton. TISBURY. C grade.—Mrs L. Johnston, Misses J. Dale, R. Tayles. Z. Nicholson; J. Flynn, H. Rennick, J. Dale, A. Mclntosh. GEORGETOWN. A grade.—Mrs Mehaffey, Misses M. Oughton, B. Oughton, Mrs Anderson; G. Barnes, C. Breen, J. Padget, J. Henry. C grade.—Misses J. Falconer, J. Lee, J. Willet, G. Tansley; C. McLean, G. Cleveland, A. Hobbs, B. Mehaffey. WAIHOPAI. A grade.—Hanan. Strang, Manson, Clarkson; Mesdames Hanan, Clarkson, Salisbury, Miss Farmer. , . . C Grade. —Lumsden. Mitchell, Crawford, Dillon; Misses Whyte, De la Mare, Crawford. Millar. ST. MARY’S. C grade—Misses Baty. A. Hallamore. E. Lyons, K. Gibson; R. Stone, M. Frampton, C. Keppel, J. Marchant, A. Dale. MOANA. C. grade.—Mrs Mclvor, Misses Frobath, Whyte, Smith; Peters, Dunne, Smith, Brown. CENTRAL DISTRICT. COMPETITION GAMES. (From Our Correspondent.) In the remaining two matches in the first round of the Central District SubAssociation’s competition, wins were secured by Oreti and St. Thomas’s. Oreti and Drummond had a close contest, and with the sets even the match was in doubt until the final set was decided, Oreti winning by a margin of 13 games. St. Thomas’s played their initial match on Wednesday evening in the Central competition and scored a good win over Dipton B. Results are as follows: — ORETI v. DRUMMOND. (Drummond Names First.) Men’s Singles.—Woodhead 9 v. Smith 5; Hallum 9 v. Barker 7; Sutton 4 v. Finlay 9; Roberts 2 v. Woods 9. Men’s Doubles.—Woodhead and Hallum 9 v. Smith and Barker 7; Sutton and Roberts 1 v. Finlay and Woods 9. Women’s Singles.—Miss A. Woodhead 4 v. Mrs J. Woods 7; Miss B. Woodhead 7 v. Miss Finlay 1; Miss Allison 7 v. Mrs James Woods 6; Miss Hallum 2 v. Miss Barker 7. Women’s Doubles.—Misses A. and B. Woodhead 7 v. Mrs Woods and Miss Finlay 3; Misses Allison and Hallum 7 v. Mrs James Woods and Mrs Barker Combined Doubles.—Woodhead and Miss Woodhead 7 v. Smith and Mrs Woods 5; Hallum and Miss B. Woods 4 v. Barker and Miss Finlay 7; Sutton and Miss Allison 4 v. Finlay and Mrs James Woods 7; Roberts and Miss Hallum 0 v. Woods and Miss Barker 7. ST. THOMAS’S v. DIPTON B. (Dipton names first.) Women’s Singles.—Miss O’Callaghan 0 v. Miss Valli 6; Mrs Aiding 3 v. Miss Corcoran 6; Miss McCurdy 0 v. Mrs Robins 6; Miss McDonald 3 v. Miss Boyle 6. Men’s Singles.—Aiding 1 v. R. Driscoll 6; Cavanagh 0 v. V. Driscoll 6; O’Callaghan 6 v. J. Boyle 3; Sparks 4 v. Cavanagh 6. Women’s Doubles. —Miss O’Callaghan and Mrs Aiding 2 v. Misses Valli and Corcoran 6; Misses McCurdy and McDonald 1 v. Mrs Rbbins and Miss Boyle 6. Men’s Doubles. —Aiding and Cavanagh 5 v. Driscoll and Driscoll 6; O’Callaghan and Sparks 4 v. Boyle and Cavanagh 6. Combined Doubles.—Aiding and Miss O’Callaghan 4 v. Driscoll and Miss Valli 6; Cavanagh and Mrs Aiding 4 v. V. J. Driscoll and Miss Corcoran 6; O’Callaghan and Miss McCurdy 1 v. Boyle and Mrs Robins 6; Sparks and Miss McDonald 6 v. Cavanagh and Miss Boyle 4. NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S TEAM. SUCCESS AT ROCKDALE. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 11.55 p.m.) Sydney, November 7. The New Zealand women’s tennis team played a further match against a New South Wales hard court team to-

day. at Rockdale, and triumphed. The New Zealanders showed much improved form. There were moments of great excitement, the issue being in doubt right to the last. Results:— Singles. Miss Prior (N.S.W.) beat Miss 1 Poole (N.Z.), 9—7, 11—9. Miss Eldridge (N.S.W.) beat Miss E. Rudkin (N.Z.), 7—5, 4—6. Mrs Gee (N.S.W.) beat Miss T. Poole (N.Z.), 6—2, 6-4. Miss Stebbling (N.S.W.) lost to Miss D. Nicholls (N.Z.), 3—6, 2—6. Miss Bruce (N.S.W.) v. Miss Beverley (N.Z.), 6—2, 3—6. Mrs Humphries (N.S.W.) lost to Miss D. Miller (N.Z.), I—6, 9—7. Doubles. Misses Stebbing and Bruce lost to Misses Nicholls and Beverley, I—6, Mrs Gee and Mrs Humphries v. Misses I. and T. Poole, 9 —7, 9 —ll. Misses Prior and Eldridge lost to Misses Miller and Rudkin, 3 —6, 3 —6. Totals.—New Zealand, 10 sets, 108 games; New South Wales, 8 sets, 96 games. INTER-STATE MATCH. BROMWICH DEFEATS HOPMAN. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 1.10 a.m.) Sydney, November 7. A feature of the inter-State tennis match between New South Wales and Victoria to-day was the defeat of H. Hopman by the promising junior J. Bromwich by 6—4, 6 —4, and the defeat in the doubles of Hopman and Hassett by Bromwich and A. A. Huxley, 6-4, 7—5. BOWLS TEAMS FOR TO-MORROW. WAIHOPAI. No. 1. on Waihopal green.—Black, Robertson. Wilson, Mills; G. Tapper. McCrostie, Meredith, Speirs; H. Bell, Steans, McDowall, Buchanan; Adam. McKay, Duncan, Gray. Waihopal No. 2 on Invercargill green.— Smyth, Blomfield. Hunter, Turnbull; Dawson, Boyes, Donaldson, Stevens; Edmonds, Thomson, Russell, Imlay; Martin, Dalgarno. McLachlan, Freeman; W. Bell, Oughton, McKenzie, Winders. U.S.A. No. 2, at R.S.A.—Fillipini, Cran, Ferguson, Macklam (s); McKay, Smith, Grenfell. Braxton (s); Kynaston, Drake, Aslett. Kerr (s); Adams, Goold. Coughlan, N. McKenzie (s); Pullar, Wyatt, Jones, Heslin (s). Emergency: Meredith. v. Georgetown, at Georgetown.—Keilor. Mabson. Stone, Battersby (s); Lang, Cook, A. McKenzie, Taylor (s); Fox, Grumball, Donaldson. Blomfield (s); Lindsay, Hattnll. Tisbury, Johnson (s). SOUTHLAND. No. 1, at Te Rangi.—J. Stevenson, D. Ross, Donaldson, Dykes; Wildermoth, Durrock. A. Peterson, Fortune; Smith, Castles, Dowling, Gardner; C. Stewart, Eastlake, Leggatt, Reed; Woolett. W. Strang, Parker, J. Strang; Holliman, Humphries, W. Clark. A. Clark. No. 2, at Southland green.—Benzie, Frederic, Israel. Lumsden; Dysart, A. Robertson, R. Fraser, Thomson; Cowie, Mahoney, Findlay, Manson; Dr. Crawford, Kerr, W. Stewart, Torrance; P. Brass, J. J. Pollard, Morrison, Campbell; Ayling. Whittington, W. Brown, Graham. GEORGETOWN. v. Bluff, at Bluff—Coombes. Glass, Drummond. Credgington (s); Wilson, Dalton, Murray, Jones (s); Pullar, D. Robinson, Haydon, Jones (s); Swanson, Race, Palmer, White (s). ± t v. R.S.A., at Georgetown.—Duston. A. Robinson, McLean, Anderson <s); Mehaffey, Hollows, Barlow, Sefton (s); Sefton, Milne, Campbell, McKenzie (s); Wood, Wesney. J. Robinson, Stewart (s). Emergencies: Burtenshaw, Bayne. INVERCARGILL. No. 1, at Invercargill.—Stevenson (s). Robertson, Allen, Borne; Grant (s), T. Smith, Warden, Holloway; Withers (s), Munnings, Dixon, Paton; Osten (s), Gilbertson, W. Smith, Parfitt; Carman (s), Morison, A. Y. Smith, Good. , , T No. 2, at Northend.—Donaldson (s), Jenkins, Mitchell, Harrison; Geddes (s). Tatterstleld, Stevens, Booth; Hay (s), R. Holmes, Stirratt, Jones; T. Holmes (s), Semmens, Pointon, Mcßobie; Millar (s); Hewitt, Lee, Dickson. Emergencies: Mills, Ramsay, R. Thomson. TE RANGI. v. Southland, at Te Rangi.—Griffiths, Blue. Ro-cow, T. Pryde (s); Mainland. Strang, Frobath, Froggatt (s); Hope, Holloway, Brown, Shaw (s); Springford, Benzie, Crawford, T. R. Pryde (s); L.- Marshall. C. Marshall, Preddy, Glennie (s); Stevenson, Froggatt, Harper. Burrell (s). Emergencies: Roberts, Holdsworth, Drummond. v. R.S.A., at R.S.A.—McDougall, Cowan, Smalley, Smithies (s); Dunwoodie, Brown, Gibson, Keys (s); Hopgood, Bell, G. Donald, Mayhew (s); Forest, McGill, Whyte, Batcheler (s); Streatfield, Welsh, W. Donald, Walker (s). Emergencies: Gordon, Sleeman. Dyer. NORTHEND. No. 2, at Northend.—Thomas, C. Moore, Snow, Steans; Farquhar, A. E. N. Smith, Cowie, S. C. K. Smith; Morton, Brooks, Ritchie, Swift; Cockroft, Mullen, Shand. Reid; Wren, Courtis, Cutt, O’Toole; Bath, Hynes, Lindsay, Taylor. No. 1, at Southland.—Halligan, Millar, McKitterick, Scandrett; McMullan, Whitaker. Randle, D J. Wesney; Hunt, O’Brien, McEachran, S. McDonald; Trim, T. D. Pearce, Leek. J. A. Wesney; Greer, Adamson, Daubney, W. Watson. WYNDHAM v. EDENDALE On Wednesday the Wyndham Club journeyed to Edendale and played a friendly match with the local club, which resulted in a win for Edendale by 74 to 61. Following are the results:— E. W. Williams, Thomson, Kerse, Macpherson — 16 Frame, Hoskin, Lamont, Chaplin 18 — Burstall, McDonald, MeKerrow, Stark — 16 Gilligan, McLean, Raines, Muir 22 — A. Wilson, Wood, Traynor, Bennetto — 16 Service, Smith, Cushnie, Hickey 13 — Bogue, Davey, J. Wilson, Hunter — 13 Blair, Fisher, Marshall, Irvine 21 — Totals 74 61 GOLF INVERCARGILL LADIES’ CLUB. The Invercargill Ladies’ Golf Club played the monthly L.G.U. match yesterday in most unpleasant conditions. The best score returned was that of Miss Claire Smith, 95—13—82, who wins the ball presented by Mrs Stoddart for the best net score of the day. Next Thursday the monthly bogey match will be played. NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. MEETING OF COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the council of the New Zealand Golf Association was held at Wellington on Monday, when there were present:—Sir Alexander Roberts (chairman), Messrs W. E. A. Gill, W. A. Kiely, J. H. Drake, J. C. Peacock, A. R. Sclanders and C. H. Andrews. Sir Alexander Roberts was unanimously re-elected chairman of the council for the ensuing year and Mr Gill vice-chairman. It was resolved to leave over the question of the location of the 1936 championships, for which four clubs had already made application, and to arrange for an examination of the courses offering about March of next year. The question of reinstating the professionals’ autumn tournament was discussed, but eventually it was decided also to leave this over until there has been time to go into the question of re-constitution of the association as this may involve considerable expense in connection with district associations. A sub-committee of two _was set up to prepare a draft constitution for submission to the council. With regard to inter-area matches which were decided upon, on certain conditions, at the annual general meeting it was resolved that an effort be made to get these going by March or April of next year.

WRESTLING BLOMFIELD BEATS CESTOLDI. (Per United Press Association.) Palmerston North, November 7. Lofty Blomfield was given a points decision over Angelo Cestoldi at the conclusion of a colourful bout after each had secured a fall. It was held before a packed house, the spectators thoroughly enjoying themselves.

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