SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19661, 14 September 1927, Page 13

SPORTING

BOXING. DEMPSEY AND TENNEY. I’rc.vs Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, September 12. A Chicago message says that two interesting reports "ere current to-day relative ' to the championship fight—namely, that Tnnney will receive a Hat sunt 'ol J.OOO.OOUdoI and Dempsey ■120,()00dol. and that Dempsey is engaging in secret boxing sessions. Another "story, that Tnnney had accepted a bribe of I,OOO.ODUdoI from New York gamblers to let Dempsey win. gained currency over tho week-end. but is vehemently denied by the champion. Tnnney enjoyed a complete day of rest to-day, save for a round of golf, lie had planned a little ring work, but the intense heat caused a change of plan. Dempsey also did no boxing, but worked with the pulleys and punching bag. It is understood that be will continue secret boxing sessions until next Sunday. GOLF, ROTORUA TOURNEY. Tho Rotorua open tournament was opened yesterday in glorious weather. Tho course was in pcrlect condition. There were 102 entries, sixteen qualilying lor championship honors, as follows :—S. E. Carr lot!, 11. H. Lusk 100, R. George U 7. (J. Kusahs I*so, AFt.urmirk ICO, Pimnlcy 161, L M'Ewan 101, R. Hamilton 161, E- Trice Mil, M. 0. Carr Kid, G. AL Dodgshun IGd, T, Hutton 166, Schindlers 16S. I!. Raingcr 10S, W. Eisher 109, I. Hocking 109. The morning medal match resulted in a win for C. P. hlowdcn. jun., SO (Id), 07. In tho afternoon match P. C. Nicholls. Si (Id). OS, was placed first. A feature of the afternoon was the fine play of S. E. Carr (.Rotorua). RUGBY. SATURDAY'S REFEREES. Third Grade.—Port v. ’Varsity E, Oval No. 2 (Mr J. Winsloc) ; Dunedin v, Alhambra R, Opoho No. 2 (Air R. Kennedy); Kaikorai v. Ravensbournc, Bishopscourt No. 1 (Air R. Binder); Training College v. Green Island, Green Island (Air B. Oliver); Alhambra A v. Southern, Opoiio No. 1 (Air H. C. A\ dliamson) ; Zingari A v. A .AI.C.A., laliuna No. 1 (Air AV. Pearson); University E v. Pirates H. Oval No. 3 (Air L.‘G. Jack); Pirates A, bye; Union, bye; Zingari, bye. WELLINGTON v. AUCKLAND. Tbo Rugby team to play Auckland at Auckland on Saturday is:—Malcolm, Rushbrook, South, Cheney, Nicholls, Johnson, Kilby, Oliver. O’Began. Emerson, Pringle, Taylor, Shearer, Thomas, M‘Hardy (wing forward). Elvy (through injuries) and Porter and Svonson wore not available. CANTERBURY TURF NOTES. (.Sptciit to the Stab.’] CHRISTCHURCH, September Id. _ Tho threc-ycar-old colt Martama is getting through a fine preparation for the spring racing, and so far bo is pleasing liis admirers with the style in which he docs his work. E. Christinas lias exercised great patience, with the big Martian colt, who looks like rewarding ins cardu! trainer lor the trouble be bas taken. Ho was sent over seven furlongs tins morning with a separate male for each half o! tho journey, and ho finished up his task in brilliant fashion. He registered linin 29 3-oscc lor tho full distance—the fastest that has boon recorded this season. Ho looks like playing a prominent part in tbo Dunedin Guineas,_ and the fact that he is br Alartian will be all in his favor when the Derby journey has been tackled. Gold Alint met with a mishap last week, and it was feared he might require a spell. Fortunately the injury to his leg has proved less serious than was feared. Ho was worked this morning, moving along freely over live inrlongs, and it is hoped that ho will be at his best for the Ashburton Mooting next week. Following that, he will be raced at tho Geraldine Meeting. BROOD MARE FOR NEW ZEALAND. Tress Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, September 13. At the sale of tho Bclltrces Stud Mr P, Nagel, of New Zealand, purchased llio brood mure Golden Shio for 475g5.