COURSING TITLES

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19634, 22 July 1935, Page 2

COURSING TITLES

N.Z. WATERLOO CUP.

WANGANUI DOG SUCCESSFUL,

RAIN MARS FIXTURE.

Light showers, which set iri early and continued throughout the afternoon, marred the’final of the New Zealand Waterloo Gup, ; which was decided on Saturday afternoon on the Hamilton Coursing Cjub’s plumpton, Whitiora. The blue ribbon of the New Zealand coursing world was won by the well-performed Wanganui dog Rhodesia from the somewhat unlucky Waihi .representative, Father Emerson. Throughout the coursing was of a highly interesting nature and the hares in splendid condition. Few kills were recorded. The management of the meeting was excellent and the minimum of delay between the various courses assisted considerably towards the success of the occasion. Owing to the adverse weather conditions it was decided to divide the stake in both the New Zealand Waterloo Purse and Plate between the five dogs to reach the- second round in each Instance. Following were the results: — , N.Z. WATERLOO CUP. First-dog £4O and silver cup, runner- • up £ls; third £7 10s. Semi-final. Father 'Emerson beat Red Rufus on pace, after an “undecided” and "no course.” Final. Rhodesia, Mr J. Hannan’s bd d, by Diamond Blot from Mosquito, defeated Father Emerson (imp.), Mr C. Huon’s, by Father’s Footsteps froiri Snowy Emerson, 7 —o. A “no course” was declared in the first instance owing to Rhodesia being unsighted, while on the second occasion the hare was not turned and there was 'insufficient lead to warrant a de'oision. While a section of the crowd demonstrated against the latter decision It was clearly evident that this irullng was the only correct one, the demonstrating section being situated In the middle of the ground, where it was difficult to ascertain the distanco between the pair when the hare went home. In the final, from an even slip, Father Emerson led In the early stages, but Rhodesia came with a great burst of speed to lead by threo lengths, and turned the hare, which doubled back, to bo coursed three parts of the way up the ground. Turning towards the baulks, Rhodesia gave the tired Father Emerson a gobye, and the hare eventually returned to cover.

N.Z.sWATERLOO PURSE Of £26 ss.

The following dogs reached the second round and divided the stake: Broughshane (Hamilton), Blue Wings (Hamilton), Master McGra (Auckland),. Beauty Terms (Wanganui), Masher (Patea). N.Z. WATERLOO PLATE. Of £26 ss.

The followlnlg reached the seoond round and divided: Sorooge (Patea), Black Pearl (Waihi), Bold Spec (Hamilton), Mosquito Girl (Eltham).; Fairy Footsteps (Te Aroha).

Presentation of Cup.

In the evening an enjoyable smoke ooncert was held in Toorak Chambers, where visiting leashmen were entertained. The president of the Hamilton Club, Mr D. D. Wilson, during the course of the evening took the opportunity to present the cup to the successful owner, Mr J. Hannon, and referred briefly to the latter’s long association with the game and his-fine sportsmanship. A lengthy toast list was honoured and a programme of vocal and elocutionary items contributed to the success of the occasion.