LIBEL CASE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144146, 16 July 1913, Page 3

LIBEL CASE.

SPORTING WORLD INTERESTED. WOOTTON IN THE BOX. BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. —COPYRIGHT. LONDON, July 15. Wootton, in his evidence, said that lie never instructed his son to prevent a horse winning or to run with tho intention that it shovdd not win. It was absolutely untrue that ho ran Lomond knowing that he was unfit. Ho never at any time laid u single penny against komoud. (Received July 16, 11.50 a.rn.) LONDON, July 15. In the case Wootton v. Sievicr, Siovier’s cross-examination of Wootton led to much cross talk, especially when defendant questioned Wootton about ok; turf associates in Australia. W oot- ;: u admitted that ho recommended ii as a trainer in England and that Hayes was subsequently convicted oi an offence. . The Judge reprimanded Siovier and Wootton for rudo questions and answers. Sievicr asked Wootton to produce his hotting records. Wootton replied that he had none. Siovier suggested that certain persons “warned oil' 1 had only practised 1 what plaintiff taught them. Wootton interjected: “It’s a lie!” . . Siovier: “You have had more jockeys put down for foul riding than auy other English stable.” Wootton; “My hoys have been suspended. hut have not lost prestige. They are employed by the best people.' The Judge: “But the best people may not have a choice.” Wootton; “They want tho best jockeys.” Tho crowd frequently applauded YVootton. Tho Judge threatened to clear the court, W'ootton said ho regarded foul ruling in the ca*?e of lads as only One of his apprentices was fined £SO for not wcigjving-in after winning a race. This was duo to carelessness. The witness was temporarily ordered out of tire box for interrupting counsel, who was addressing the Judge relative to tho production of Wootton’s bankbooks. The Judge ordered their production. Plaintiff, resuming, said it was a downright concoction to say his sou had pulled Stiokup in the Cambridgeshire ip 1907, Witness admitted his earnings averaged £SOOO yearly. Lord Derby, in lus evidence, said that on ono occasion ho thought Frank YVootton had not made tho best use of his horso, halt never suspected him of pulling. Tine animal was not an easy ono to deal with. The hearing was adjourned.