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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2055, 5 December 1907, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS. ,Mr. O’Donnell, a member of the Gisborne Tennis Club, lias lost a Doherty racquet, which lie left with a new jiair of baits in tlio dressingshod at the Kaiti courts on Tuesday evening. Presumably they were taken by mistake, but ample time has already elapsed for their return. ROWING. POVERTY RAY GRUB. The double sculls competition for Mr. Seymour’s trophies was eontinued on the Taruhoru River Hast evening. The first pair to go out were R. Jones (scr) and C. Somerville (ssec). The latter did not gain much advantage from his handicap, as Jones, rowing very strongly, caught him about tlie footbridge, and kept with him all the way. The judge's verdict was in favor of Jones bv sft. Wilkinson (Msec) and Winter (7sec) were the other starters, and the issue wias never in doubt, Wilkinson winning very easily by a dozen lengths. 'To-night Wilkinson meets McGutfie in the semi-final, R. Jones drawing a bye. The winner of to-night’s race meets Jones in the final to-mor-row night. CRICKET. The following will represent Common Shelton and Co. in their match against Union C.C. on the Domain to day:—Brown, Grinlinton, Roderick (2), Puflett (2), Baxter, Undgo, Maude, Ensor, Hard stick, Haultain, McLeod. FOOTBALL. ENGAGEMENTS OFFERED NEW ZEALANDERS. United Press Association —Copyright LONDON,' Dec. 3. The Times says that the New Zealand footballers should be careful to keep in good condition } and that nuancial success seems to have demoralised several of them. It is highly probable the majority will eventually aocept- engagements with Northern Union teams. the turf. TAEAPUNA RESULTS. Press Association. AUCKLAND, Dec. 4. Following are the results of second day’s meeting of the Taka pun a fowu Handicap Hurdles 12 miles. —Lady Clements 1, Hautapu 2 ’Stanley Handicap, 4 furlongs.— Noteorini 1, Celerity 2, Quadrodn 3 Spring Handicap, 1 mile.—bln ap *yU3?&&s: *■#**>? Manapouri 1, Hopscotch 2, Carina H'caiitley Handicap, si fl irlongs.— Lock Buhie 1, Lucrece 2, WaihuKU 3 ’lt‘akino Steeplechase, about 21 miles. —Grey Dawn 1, Kliiama 2, Re P °Welter Handicap, 1 orini 1, Luresome 2, Sweet Alice 3. WOODVILLE MEETING. WOODVILLE, Dec. 4. The summer meeting of the Voouville J.C., which started to-day, was held in most delightful weather—a new experience for the club. -The freat improvements for accommodation of the public were highly appreciated, and all present were loud in their praises of the exertions of the club on behalf of their patrons. A large and representative ciowd of people attended, and speculation was brisk. No bookmaker availed himself of the privilege, of liaymg £2O each for himself and clerk, blit the totalisaitor results "’ere very satisfactory. The sum of £10,229 was put through, which is £2393 better than the corresponding day last year. Results: Maiden Plate, 6 furlongs—Lochiela 1, San Jose 2, Centaur 3. Also started: Don Carlos, Crackpot, Sandstream, Hutiwai, Lady Stockwell, Claraibell, Ivimmerean, Dreano, Neke Atu, Toa Tone. Time, lmin 16 -L-osec. Hack Hurdles —iTaura 1, St. Amelia 2, Waiapu 3. Also started: Te Uira, Earmark, Golden Days. Time, 3min 24 2-osec. . Grandstand Hack Handicap.—Lomaria 1, Waicola 2, Daisy Paul 3. Also started: Rangaehaeta, WUute Lie, Catseye, Sir Benson, Oblivion, Scenery, Robin Link. Tiihe, lmin 29 4-ssec. Woodville ■ Handicap.—Tangimoana 1, Moral 2, Nova 3. Also started: Whakawehi, Mataari, Uenuku, Gleuullin, Polyanthus, Sandix, Rosegrove. Time, 2min 8 2-ssec. Flying Hack Handicap—Motoa 1, Ikon 2, Oheddite 3. Also started: Fishermaid, Kingpost, Rangipapa, Pytchley. Prize Bloom, Wonderbolim, Chrysophrase, Narrow Escape, Tortoise, Alpigne. Time, lmin 16 sec. ... Borough Handicap.—Aboriginal 1., Ladylike 2, Waitapu 3. Also stark ed: Aberration, Molocli, Millenial, Roseal, Joe Chamberlain. Time, lunin 30 2-osec. Welter Hack.—Waipum alio 1, Speciosa 2, Defeat 3. Also, started : Oa'kbourne, Refine, Concussion, Mussan, Lady Adair. Time, lmin 46 3-5. sec. Electric Handicap.—Lord Soult 1, Oyrene 2, Su n boil not 3. Also started : Golden Gate, Chicane, Petticoat. Linkless, Lochreel. Time, lmin 2 4-ssec. SECOND DAY’S ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for tlio second day of the Woodville races are as follows: Railway Handicap, 5 furlongs.— Gyrene 8.13, Gawain 8.10, Sunbonnet 8.0, Golden Gate 7.11, Petticoat 7.3, Linkless 7.2. High-weight Handicap, 1 mile. — Whakawehi 9.13, Aboriginal 9.6, Aberration 8.13, Roseal 8.13, Ladylike 8.10, Millenial 8.9, Rosegrove 8.9, King’s Lynn 8.4, Scenery 8.0. Telegraph Hack, 5 furlongs.— The Squatter 8.9, Ikon 8.6, 'King’s Post 8.5, Lochiela 8.4, Cheddito S.O, Greenleaf 7.12, Miiss Vera 7.11, Rangipapa 7.11. Oblivion 7.10, Wonderbobm 7.10, Royal Maid 7.9, Chrysophrase 7.7, Wharekura 7.7, Pytcliley 7.7, Lady' Stock well .7.0, Yosami 7.0, Hinerangi 6.7. Summer Handicap, 1 mile and a distance.—-Moral 9.9, Montigo 8.8, Tangimoana 8.8, Uenuku 7.13, Polyanthus 7.12, Glenullin 7.12, Nova 7.8, Sandix 7.7, Arcliglit 7.3, Moloch 7.3, King’s Lynn G. 13, Oasis 6.10, 4Yiliite I,!© 6.7. Ruahine Hack Welter, 7 furlongs. —Waipunehu 10.0, Lady Disdain 9.12, Daisy Paul 9.9, Pushful 9.3, Rangilieta 9.0, Oakbourno 8.12, Kingpost 8.11, Speciosa 8.11, Loiret 8.9, Sir Benson 8.9, Oatseye 8.9, Defeat 8.5, Crackpot 8.4, Ooncussion 8.0, Prince Hasson 8.0. Second Hurdles, II miles. —Te Uira 11 2, Taura 10.19, Tekainui 10.13, Dulcinea 10.4 j St. Amelia 10.2, Liberator 10.2, Pardon 9.3, Papatawa 9.0, Golden Days 9.0, Mussen 9.0. Stewards’ Hack, 6 furlongs.—Lomaria 8.5, Fishermaid 8.2, Miss Vera 7.9, Flower Girl 7.9, Rungapapa 7.7, Prize Bloom 7.7, Royal Maid 7.5, San Jiose 7.0, Robin Link 6.9, Alpigne 6,7,