LATE SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19785, 8 February 1928, Page 8

LATE SPORTING

AUSTRALIAN GOLFERS THE NEW ZEALAND VISIT. Press Association—By Telegraph—CopyrightSYDNEV, February 8. (Received February 8, at 11 a.m.) Dr P. Sydney Jones, on Ins return from participating in the Kirk-Win-doyer Gup matches, said: “ Our victory was much more of a shock to New Zealand than it was to ourselves. The New South Wales team pulled together well, and did not overplay itself in the tournament games before the contest. Ho spoke in enthusiastic terms ol the hospitality of the New Zealand golfers, and said the attentions, from the president down to the most junior officebearer, precluded the possibility of the team suffering from lack of entertainment. He added that the amateur standard of play in New Zealand was indeed high, but the professional standard was not comparatively ns high. The explanation lay in the fact that Arthur Duncan was easilv the most outstanding golfer in Australia and Now Zealand. In the last ten years he had set a very high standard for young players to emulate. Dr Jones paid a. fributeto the New Zealand officials in preparing tho course, which was very dry, but they had it up to concert pitch, in spite of the unfavorable conditions. Other members of the team also paid a tribute to New Zealand golf.

RUGBY LEAGUE

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SYDNEY, February S. (Received February 8, at 11.30 a.m.)

Messrs D. Maclean and C. Sneddon, representatives of t-lio New Zealand Rugby League, conferred with delegates of the Australian Board of Control. The conference dealt with the progress of the game during recent seasons, and its development in the dominion. The visit of the English team this year was discussed. GSIICKET SHEFFIELD SHIELD MATCH ABANDONED. Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright BRISBANE, February 8. (Received February 8, at 11.30 a.m.) The Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and Queensland was abandoned owing to rain. NO PROFESSIONALS TO PLAY.

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CHRISTCHURCH, February 8

The question of whether professional roaches attached to the different associations will be eligible to_ play against the Australian team coming to New Zealand next week has been causing a good deal of speculation. The Management Committee of the New Zealand Cricket Association has decided that any professional having residential qualifications will be available for selection. As Badcoek, of Wellington, is the only one with this qualification, there is'no chance of the New Zealand team playing professionals. A NORTH ISLAND SIDE. The Waikato Cricket Association, in order to be strongly represented against tho Australians when they visit Hamilton on March 7 and 8, has decided to invite T. C. Lowry, IT. M. M'Girr, F. T Badcoek (Wellington), E. H. Bowley, J. Langridge, A. S. Player (Auckland) to combine with the five Waikato representatives as a North Island side, owing to the weakness of tho local team, NORTH OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. The North Otago-South hind match was commenced in perfect weather. At the luncheon adjournment Nortlp Otago had lost four wickets for 198 (Zimmerman not out 71, Carrington not out' 39), CYCLING LAMB TURNS PROFESSIONAL. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. MELBOURNE, February 8. (Received February 8, at 11 a.m.)

Lamb, tho well-known champion amateur cyclist, has deckled to turn professional. It is understood that ho came to this decision as a. result of the Victorian Amateur Cyclists’ Union not recommending him for selection to represent Australia at the Olympic Games.

iVIETROPOLITAN TROT ACCEPTORS

Spreydon Handicap, SUDsovs. Lpn.— Nelson Bell, Nelson Boy scr, Sarsaparilla, Swiftbinc 12yds behind, Pe* troleu.x. Nelson M‘Kinney, Lady Fan, Wild Hebe ‘id, Hcrbelwin, Real the Great, Nourmahal 48, Duke Bingen 72. ■ Linwnnd Handicap (Saddle), JOOsovs. Im.—Sahib, Rat Dillon, Pointalinc, J,ocanda Child, Daisy Pointer, Firpo. Albert Logan, Locanda. General, Kulnino scr, Queens General, Omaha, Jean M‘Elwyn, Event ,12yds behind, Doctor Dillon, Onimet 21, Darknito 48, Countryman 60.

Midsummer Handicap, 700sovs. 2m. —Harry Audubon, William tho Great, Bill Son scr, St. Maura, Trimmer, Peter Swift, Shine Soon, Golden Devon 12yds behind, Pan Yan, Pluto, Fight Ever, Trampfast 24, Machine pun, Author Jinks 48, Acron GO, Waitaki Girl 84, Jewel Pointer 96.

Papanui Handicap, 250sovs. 2m.— High Jinks, Quality, Lady Embrace scr, Avenger, Colono Pointer, Zenith, Jackie Audubon 12yds behind, Rey Logan, Ariki, Nantwich, Kohiku Jack 24, Dalmcny, King Pointer, Epigram 36. Cashmere Handicap, 350sovs. 2m.—■ Wild Hebe scr, Audohcll 12yds behind, Petroleux, Frisco Beau 24. Our Lady. Duke Bingen 30, Blue Thorpe, Red Oak, Clonmel 48, Cannonball, Little Logan 60, Andominion 72, Elzear 96. Juvenile Handicap, 300sovs.—IJm.— Rose Marie, Kingcraft, Author Franz, Shirlov M’Kinney, Roy Child, Dilnon scr, Don Derby 12yds behind, Doric, Pet Locanda, Great Triumph 36, Harvest Child 96.

Liverpool Handicap, SOOsovs. 2m.— Denver’s Doll, Carbine Direct, Kreisler, Searchlight Lad, Pat Dillon, Binscarth scr, Mac Dillon, Transport, Ayr, Sarella, Alvira 12yds behind, Diamond Child, Orphan, Evelyn Locanda, Meb, Chimer, Panto 24, Jean M‘Ehvyn, Jolly Pet, La Sonette, 36, Lingfield, Great Actress, Acre 48. Craven Handicap, 300sovs. IJm. — Trimmer scr. Fight Ever, Roicole 12yds behind, Logan Chief, Queen’s Own, Taurekareka, Black Admiral, Sea Pearl, Logan Holme 24, Terence Dillon, Bessie Logan, Author Jinks 36, YVaitaki Girl. Acron, Jewel Pointer 48. The mile match between Great Bingen and Native Chief will take place after the P.apanui Handicap.