OVERSEA SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1870, 2 October 1913, Page 9

OVERSEA SPORTS.

SWIMMING RECORD ATTEMPTED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Oopyrit-W "Times"—-Sydney "Sun" Special Cables.

(Rec. October 1, 6.40 p.m.) London, October 1

D. Billington, the English swimmer, failed, at Birmingham, to beat the world's record for 400 metres. He finished in smin. 31 l-ssec.

[G. R. Hodgson (Canada) is the present holder of the 400 metres record, his timo being smin. 24 2-ssee. Ho put up this record at Stockholm on July 14, 1012. Billington holds the-1000 yards record, 13min. 34 4-ssec.] TOUR OF HOCKEY MEN. (Rcc. October 1, 9 p.m.) London, October 1. The Hockey Association on October 10 will consi'dcr the proposed Australian tour. The "Daily Mail" states that if their travelling expenses are guaranteed, possibly a team will be sent, otherwise it is unlinel}'.

" NAPIER PARK WEIGHTS.

(By Telegraph—Prees Association.) Napier. October 1. The following weights have been declared by Mr. H. Coyle for the Spring Meeting of the Napier I'.vk Racing Club, to be held on Saturday next: —

GIU2JSNMJSADOWS HACK HURDLES, of 1011 sovs. One mile and a linlf.—Witched, list. 9Jb.; Lamsdorff, lOst. 21b.; Full .Rate, list. 111b.; Jlnrrie Valet, 9st. 101b.; The Hanter, 9st. Gib.; Coronation, 9st. 41b.; Okioki, 9st. 41b.; Prestwick, 'Jst; Stoiiov l H 'r\lls, 9st. ; Paramata, ( Jst.; Kirkb.v, 9st.: Fagot, 9st.; G'astleside, 9st.; Hatana, 9st. TRIAL HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Five furlongs.—Nganin, flst.: Leeso', Bst. 101b. ; Leonine, Bst. 101b.; Moddite, Bst. 91b.; Adroit, Bst. 91b.; Ivawarau, Bst. 91b.; The Summit, Bst. Bib.; Trojan, Bst. 81b.; The Nile, Bst. ,81b.; Microbo, Bst. 71b.; Ikaroa, Sst. 71b.; Tlio Swallow, Bst-. 71b. ; Dispateli Carrier, Bst. Clb.; Zimmcr, Bsfc. Clb.; Tribunal, Bst. Gib.; Floirette, Bst.; Jlorg, Bst.; King's Guard, Bst.; Remissness, Bst.; San Dega, Bst. TARADALE HANDICAP HURDLES, of 150 sovs. One mile and tlireoquarters.—liollin, lOst. 111b.; jNlerrie Lad, lOst. Sib.; Waiputere, lOst. 61b.; Bravest, lOst.; AVindage, fist. 91b.; Rongomnu, 9st. 31b.; Lamsdorff, 9st. 21b.; Merrie Valot, 9st.; Fond Memory, 9st.; Defeat, 9st., COUNTY HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. One mile. —Settler, 9st. 51b.; Birkful, 9st.; ICooya, Bst. 91b.; Gazette, Bst. Gib.; San Wai, Bst. 21b.; Memo Lad, Tst. 131b.; St. Elmn, 7st. 111b.; Mcrrie Jack, 7st. 111b.; Anguish, 7st. 91b.; Aroliakau, 7st. 81b.; TriezOj / st. 81b.; Multiana, 7st. 31b.; Bunkum, Tst. 31b.; Peaec-makei, Tst. 21b.; Auldgown, Tst. 21b.; Hiwitapu, 7st._ 21b.; Discussion, 7st. lib.; Immensity, 7st.; The 'Corinthian, 6st. 101b.; Grassmero, Gst. 101b.. AVaiariki, 6st. 101b. PARK STAKES HANDICAP, of 200 sovs. Ono mile and a quarter.—Birkline, 9at.; Ariom, Sst. 101b.; Kopu, Bst. 71b.; Birkful, 7st. 91b.; Mysteriach, 7st. 71b.; Vi, 7st. 51b.; Tlie Hague, ; 7st. 41b.; ICooya, Tst. 41b.; Mangaroa, 7st.; Redlob, Tst.; Cork, Tst.; Matlovr, Gst. 101b.; French Rose, Gst. 71b. ; Arohakau, Gst. 71b.; Anguish, Gat. 71b. JUA'ENILE HANDICAP, of 120 sovs. Four' furlongs.—Brocade, Bst. 101b.; Chime, Bst. lib.; Allen Doone, Bst. lib.; Tavistock, Bst. lib.; Downham, Tst. 121b.; Indigo, 7st. 121b.; Hymettius,' 7st. 121b.;. San Fran —Glisten filly, 7sti 101b.; Martina, 7st. 101b.; Lady Black. 7st, 101b. AHURIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs.—Merton, Ost.; Golden Glade, Bst. 121b.; SirMoselev. Bst. 101b.; Tho Groat Mogul, Bst. 101b. ; Astral, Bst. 91b.; Gazette, Bst. 51b.; Zeus, Sst. 41b.; San AA T ai, Bst. 21b.; Merry Jack, 7st. 111b.; Hjgh Pressure, 7st. 81b.; Pursefiller, 7st. 81b.; Axis, 7st. 51b.; Ngama, 7st. 41b.; Miss Augusta, 7st. 21b.; Shona May, 7st. lib.; Tlio Summit, 7st.; Auldgown, 7st.; Banian, Gst. 131b.; Tribunal, Gst. 131b.: Dispatch Carrier, 6st. 111b.; Marble Head, Gst. 111b.; Saltshooter, Gst. 101b.; AA'aiariki, 6st. 101b.; Berg, Gst. 101b.; Remissness, Gst. 101b. RAILAVAY HANDICAP, of 150 sovs. Six furlongs.—Blue Lake, 9st.; Altcar, Bst. 111b.; Bootle, Bst.; Tatterley, 7st. 121b.; Mummer, 7st. 111b.; Diabolo, 7st. lOlb.V Seatondalo, 7st. 10lb.; Morton, 7st. 71b.; Lord Possible,, 7st. 31b.; Sir Moseley, 7st. ,31b. ; The Groat Mogul, 7st. 31b.; Astral, 7st. 21b.; Redlob, 7st. 21b.; Lady Georgia, Gst. 131b.; iPercelor, Gst, 111b.; Eocerio, Gst. Dlb.; Sau Pluio, Gst. 71b.; Tribunal, Gst. 71b.