SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2225, 31 October 1907, Page 2

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

ROWING. R.B. TRIAL FOURS. Tlio final beat of the first round of the trial fours was held last evening, when J. Stcavart’s crew met A. McConnell’s crew. Stewart’s crew had a slight advantage at the start, and when the Band Rotund'a was reached was leading by a length. After keeping that order for some distance McConnell's crew spurted, but failed to catch Stewart, who passed die post a winner by half a length, (bo finish being very exciting, both eiews rowing well. The first heat of the second round was thru rowed between crews stroked by F. Seymour and G. Petersen. After a false start both crews were brought back and started again, when Seymour gained an advantage at the start, arid gradually increased the lead during the race, ultimately winning by about a length. To-night Stewart’s and Ledger’s crows meet, and an exciting-race .is expected. To-morrow night (Friday) Nicolas’ and Seymour’s creivs meet, and on Saturday the final will be rowed.

RIFLE-SHOOTING.

United Press Association—Copyright SYDNEY, Oct. 30. At one stage of the Empire match there was a prospect of an interesting finish, for tho Now Zealanders more than held their own, but the long range gave the Australians the advantage. The Herald says New . Zealand should be proud of her team, for they fought an uphill game, all through the match, being handicapped for want of local knowledge of the range and absence of masterly coaching that the British team had. Australia’s win, it adds, did not come as a surprise, for right through the meeting the local men had shown far better form that tho members of either of the visiting teams: still, it was not expected New Zealand would figure in so prominent a position.

CRICKET. "Wanderers will be represented by the following in their match iagainstUnited on Saturday: McConnell, McColl, Torkington, Harker, Maude, Barry, S. Wilson, F. Wilson, Anderson, Babbs, Adamson. The team is requested to he on the ground at 2.15 p.m. The following will represent Te Ran in their match against Union today: Dr. Collins,, Wack (2), Oliver, Olsen, Pine, Ellison, Carroll, Sim, lynowsley, Melville, Monk; emergencies, Kelly and Laurenson. These players aer requested to be on the ground lat 2 o’clock.

A practice match will be played on tlie Taruheru ground on Saturday, when the Taruheru team will be selected from the following: J. Charles, F. Pilcher. W. Mason, A. Wilkins, H. Kiunimont, A. Sharpe, T. Sharpe, G. Mathieson, S. Roderick, Dr. Collins, . G. A. Fenwick, A. H. Hodge, J. Murpliy, J. Kenway; emergencies, C. Lasker and A. Young.

United Press Association —Copyright PERTH, Oct. 29.| The local men in their second innings could do nothing with the bowling, and were all out for 116, England winning by ran innings and 134 runs. Crawford 3 for 31, Barnes l for 17, Blythe 3 for 17, Hayes 1 for 34, Rhodes 2 for 4.

THE TURF. CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Special to Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 30. The weather was again brilliant this morning, but there was nothing sensational in the track work Accomplished at Riccarton. Paritutu went twice round at a sound pace, which he. seemed anxious to improve. Zimmerman and Astrakhan covered two miles at three-quarter speed, and Maniapoto was given a similar task. Helen Portland and Armistice brushad over Laif a mile in 52sec. Helen Portland finished under a strong pull, but the Cut) mare, who is a poor track perlormer, was ridden out. St. Joe, Apa, and Fricso put in a good working gallop oi'er a mile, all three moving freely. Buccleueh traversed a mile at a sound three-quarter pace, and went on for another circuit- at a more leisurely pacee. He is causing his connections some anxiety. The trouble is in tlie suspension ligament, and to quote his trainer it is touch and go whether he will see the post for the Cup. Bonny Glen and Golden Crest were absentees. Bonny Glen’s lameness was due to being pricked by the blacksmith while being shod. It is not thought to be serious, and his trainer anticipates working him tomorrow. Gold Crest is still sore, but it is hoped the trouble is only temporary. Martollo, who has not worked since Monday, was out walking this morning. He is showing decided signs of soreness, and his Stewards’ Handicap prospects do not look very kcpeful. There are no changes to report in the New Zealand Cup betting,straight out betting being particularly at a stardstill. In doubles Master Denial is the favorite pick, his price Idealist or Martello 16. The three Stewards’ Handicap candidates mentioned coupled with Elevation have backers at 33 to 1. In view of the latest reports, concerning Martello, however, he is likely to go out of favor.

Full Rate, Black Reynard, and Faro arrived from Wellington to-day. Acceptances and final payments for the meeting closed to-night. St. Joe, Waitapu, land Outlander dropped cut of the Cup, so that tho field now numbers 16, and there are not likely to be many more deletions unless any of the horses succumb to the exigencies of training on the hard tracks. Thirteen hold their places in tho "Welcome Stakes, tea in tho Derby, and seven in the Oaks. All horses handicapped have accepted for the Hurdles Race, and only one has dropped out of the Ladies’ Purse. The acceptance for the Riccarton Welter Handicap, however, result in the field being reduced to nine out of an entry of 25.