SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2109, 7 February 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

THE TURF.

GISBOIINB RACING CLUB’S SUMMER MEETING.

FIRST DAY

Officials —President: The Hon. Jus. Carroll. Vice-President: I). Hepburn, Esq. Stewards: C. J. Bennett, J. Sisterson, C. J. Parker, F. J. Lysnar, T. McConnell, J. 11. Martin, D. J, Barry. Hon. Surgeon: Dr. Olias. F. Scott. Judge: Hon. (.'apt. Tucker. Starter: C. O’Connor. Handicapper: J. Chadwick. Totalisator Steward: W. O. S'keet. Hon. Treasurer: G. Matthewson. Clerk of Scales: J. E. Wliitbv. Clerk of Course: A. Pritchard. Secretary: M. G. Nasmith. The Gisborne Racing Club’s summer meeting was commenced yesterday afternoon, when there was a largo attendance of the public, and especially of the fair sox. The weather was perfect racing weather, being neither dull nor too warm. The arrangements (in the capable hands of Mr. M. G. Nasmith, secretary) were all that could be desired, and everything went off without a hitch. Some novelty was provided by the presence of the bookmakers (about 20), and they did a great deal of business, diminishing the totalisator figures considerably. The "bookies” paid their £ls each, and the question arose ns to who should be inside and who should be out. This was settled decisively by the private detective employed by the club, and no argument was allowed. The provisions of the gaming laws were fully complied with, and everything went off successfully. The course was in excellent order, and some vory good racing was witnessed. The Gisborne Private Band played a number of selections on the lawn. Tho following are tho results:— FLYING HANDICAP, of GO sovs, second horse 10 sovs. Six furlongs. Mr. P. Dodge’s b.f. Ladv Roliina 7.0 (McLeod) 1 Mr. W. J. Barloviuan’s 'J'arina, 7.2 ... ' 2

Mr. 0. J. Parker’s Erin, 0.9 ... 3 Scratched :Kirsty, Marangai Sandstream, Cheddite. A fine race. Erin got the worst of an otherwise good start, and Tarina and Lady Roliina singled themselves out, and led the field bv a couple of lengths till about two furlongs from homo, where Chrysoprase, Pearl Reef, and Erin were running in fairly close order. Erin and Clirveopraso came with a iairlv good run and got within striking distance, bin Lady Rohina beat Tariua by the narrowest margin, Erin and Clirysopraso being a half and a quarter of a length away respectively. Time, lmin losec.. MAIDEN SCURRY of 40 sovs; second horse 5 sovs; four furlongs. Mr. L. Furr’s b.f. Stylish, S.O, (Deeley) ••• 1 Mr. C. J. Parker's Lady Ainslie, S.O ... . r Mr. D. E. Davis’ Splash, S.O ... o Scratched: Carron, Awauui, Munga Motio, and Toronn. Stylish was in front all the way, and won with a little to spare iron: Ladv Ainslie, with Splash, Puliiora. and' Paisano close up. Tho winner was a little clear of the others and rroing easilv. Ihe five-named got ahead of the cost from the start, aim the division was maintained through the race. Time, COJsec. FIRST HANDICAP HURDLES, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs; 1-j miles. . ' ...... Mr. J. Clark’s br.g. Kaipetipeti. 11.3 (Hall) ... Air J. J. Mantle’s Local Option,

9.0 % Mr. W. Hume’s Matakokiri, 10.3 3 Scratched: Taura. , .. . From a good start, the field got off well together. The hurdles were ta'ken easilv and without mishap. Kaipetipeti won by four lengths from Local Option, with.Matakokiri third. Time, 2min 5-lsec. „ . .-txth in FIRST HACK FLA I HANDICAP, of 40 sovs, second horso o sovs, o

furlongs. a . Mr J- Westley s cli.g. Ihe Squatter, 9.0 (O’Brien) ••• y £ Air L. Mclntosh’s Cheddite, S.o 2 Mr. J. B. Hollier’s Glen Atnc, (.6 3 Scratched: Soultite, roAr«i> rina, Spate, Gatenby, Erm, Mura A hi, Narissa, Awauui. Pluck led off from tho start and then came The Squatter, Cheddite, and Probieda in that order clo=.e behind. The Squatter challenged hotly after a few lengths bad been traversed. The three placed norses came into the straight together, but The Snuatter forged ahead when near the post, and won by half a length from Cheddite, with Glen Afnc three-quar-ter;, of a length away third. Awanui lost a chain at the start, but ran along behind tho field. Time, limn SUMMER HANDICAP, of 110 sovs. second horse 10 sovs; one milo and

a quarter. Mr. J. Clark’s blk.h. Black KeyHard, 7.13 (O’Brien) ••• Mr. H. Denton’s Montigo, So. 2 Mr. G. P Donnelly s Uemiku, 8.1 3 Scratched: Whaknwolu, Dan Leno, and Kirsty. . . From a good -start Hmetitama led off, followed by Douche and Ucnuku. the others close behind. Uemiku came strongly to the fore, and gave Hinetitama n determined challenge and got ahead at the hack straight ■with Blac’k Reynard next. The latter came forward steadily, and led the field into the straight, Montigo naif a length behind. Time,2 in in lOsec. FIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs, second liorso 10 sovs; six furlongs. Mr. C. J. Watt’s b.g. Marangai, 8.9 (Barron) ■■• * Mr. L. Mclntosh’s Ladylike. 9.0 2 Mr. C. Morse’s Spun Tarn, 9.0... 3 Scratched :Probeida, Sanlla Spate. Paisano, Glen Afric, Carron, Ortolan. Marangai forged ahead from tne start, and maintained his lead throughout,' winning by a length from Ladylike, with Spun Tarn, the only other competitor, a long distance FIRST "WELTER HANDICAP, of 40 sovs, second horse 5 sovs; one

MrE° J- Williams’ b.g. To Rulmi, 9 12 ~ Mr. J). Hepburn’s San Cruz, 10.5 2 Mr. T Denton’s Melton Hall, 8.13 3 Scratched: Taura, To Aral. After several attempts to start, Turquet led away, followed by Melton Hall. Reay brought up the rear. On the back stretch a tussle ensued between Melton Hall and Turquet, To Rahui being a couple of lengths behind and gradually reducing then lead. Coming round the turn, re Rahui was ahead, followed by San Cruz and Turquet. and won comfortably *by several lengths from San Cruz, with Melton Hall third. Time, Imin 45 *3-SsBC. PAlllC STAKES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs: seven furlongs. Mr. J. A. Caesar’s cli.m. barilla, 7.6 (Broadfiold) 1 Mr. G. P. Donnelly’s Chrysoprase, 7.4 ... ••• ~ Mr. F. W. Fitzpatrick’s Sandstream, 7,3 ••• 3 Scratched: Black Reynard. From a fair start, Chrysoprase took the lead, with Dan Leno in hot pursuit, and followed closely by barilla. At the back of tho course Chrysopraso had the advantage of barilla by a neck. The latter challenged strongly, and came to the tore, barilla was still leading round tho bend, and won by a length from Chrysoprase, with Saiidstream next, pmo, lmin 29isec.

TO-DAY’S ACCEPTANCES. Following are the acceptances for to-day’s races: Second Hurdles, 13 miles. —Matakokiri 10.5, Reservoir 9.8, Convoy 9.5. Eloctric 'Handicap, 5 furlongs.Contender 9.0, Kirsty 8.5, Marangai 8.5, Lady Rohina 8.1, Tarina 7.10, Sandstroam 6.13, Lady Ainslie 6.11. Pluck 6.9, Martyr King 6.8, Mura Ah-i 6.8. • Second County Stakes, 1 mile.—To Rahui 9.12, San Cruz 9.10, Marangii g,B, Sarilla 9.1, Reay 7.5.

Final Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Contender 8.12, Uonuku 5.2, Ladvliko 7.9, Hinetitamn 7.6, Samlstrcmn 6.13, Melton Hall 6.7. Grandstand Handicap, 1 mile and a distance. —Montigo 5.4, Douche 8.0, Ladylike 7.7, ilinetitiuna 7.2, Dan Leno 7.0, Chrysoprase 6.11. Maiden Scurry, 5 furlongs.—Lady Ainslie 9.0, Paisano 8.6, Puhiora 8.2, Pumpkin 8.0, Orluian 7.13, Mailiora 7.13. Carron 7.12, Awauui 7.7, Matiti 7.7, 11 by 7.6, Eiya 7.5, Goldfish

( .O. ( (Second Hack, 7 furlongs.—The Squatter 9.5, To Ami 8.12, C'hcddilo 8.1. Erin 8.1, Pluck 7.11, Spate 7.10. l’aisauo 7.6. Cailv Crispin 7.1. Gleu Afric 7.3, Narissa 7.0, Tovona 7.0, Tiivquot 7.0. Second AVolter, <■ lurlongs. Montigo 11.2, Kaipetipeti 10.12, To Aral 10.2. Melton Hall 9.2, Shanks 8.12. Turquot 5.2, Boadicoa 8.2, Eiya 8.0, Tho Stripper S.O.

C.J.O. RACES. Press Association. CHRISTCIlURCUj Fob. 6. The Canterbury Jockey Club s sunimcr meeting opened at Kiccartou to-day ill fine weather, but the attendance was only small. Twentyseven bookmakers were liceuesd, ana tho totalisator investments showed a decrease, the amount being £-1523, as against £5403 for last- year, llio following arc the results:— Trial Stakes, of 100 sovs, l mile.— Moscow 8.2 I, Tremulous 7.11 2, ’Teacup 7.4 3. Also started: Ronald Shay 8.0, Shimmer 7.11, Los Angelos 7.1 l", and Tallin. 7.11. Won by a head, 'Teacup 2J lengtlis away. Time, lmin 43-l-ssec.

Hornby Welter Handicap, of 100 sovs, seven furlongs.—Aimee Soult 8.10 I. Thunderer 8.3 2, Blythemaid 8.13 3. Also started: Maid of Argylo 8.10, Gold Braid 8.8, Catliron 8.7, Soniaroif 8.6, Tirole 8.5, Mango 8.5, Salaam 8.3. Bombastes 8.0, Whirlwind 8.0, and Silent Member S.O. Won Ivy three-quarters of a length. Time, lmin 30sec.

Filly Stakes, of 2UO soys, six furlongs.—Suiiglow 7.5 1, Sister Anno 0 22, Prim 7.13 3. Also started: Aniboise 7.13. Vasa 7,12. English Rose 7.9. Nancy Stair 7.7, Pretty Nell 7.7, Helianthus 7.5, sferry Lass 7.5, and Santita 6.7. Won by a length and a half. Time, lmin 15 1- , Alidsummer Handicap.ol 200 sovs, one mile and a half. — Stratagem 7.11 l. Southern Cross 7.7 2, Saga 5.2 3. Also started: Paragon 9.0, Lapland 8.12, Freeland 8.4, and Sant- Rosnlecr 6.7. Southern Cross, after getting badly away, ran to the front going along the back ad led into the d.might. Stratagem, however, wore him down, and won by two lengths. Time, 2min -lOsec. Lvttelton Plate, of 100 sovs, for 2- six furlongs.—Husbandman 8.4 1. Seafield 6.13 2, Sir Arte:ml 8.13 3. Also started: Dabcliick 8.0, Hesienis 6.13, and Rainmaker 6.10. Won easily by three lengths. Time, lmin 16 2-ssec. Craven Plate, of 200 sovs, seven lurlongs—Gold 'Beater 7.11 1, Stronghold 8.5 2, All Guns 7.7 3. Also star- ; cd.. Tv an off 8.1. Medallist 7.12, and Hilarity 7.5. Won by two lengths. Time, imin 27 4-osec. Halswell Welter Handicap', of 100 :ovs, one mile.—Jacket 7.7 1, High- ' aid Reel .8.10 2. Ruapehu 9.9 3. viso started: Arniamento 10.3, The :,'!)van 9.2. Farley Grove 8.11, Patty i’.ni 8.6, The Orient 7.13, Tom Tit 7.1*2. Won easily by four lengths. Time, lmin 43scc.

CRICKET

To Rau and O. S. and Co were to have met at. the Victoria. Domain yesterday, but as tho latter team failed to put in an appearance, To Rau claimed the match by default.

BOWLING, TURANGANUI CLUB

At the Turanganui Club’s green yesterday two further matches were played in the Bennott Cup and championship medal competition. Nasmith jun ran away at the start in his game with Neill, and on the 10th head was 12 to his opponent’s 3. but Neill drew up, and on tho 17th head was 13 to Nasmith’s 14. On the 19tli head Neill was 17 to Nasmith 15 Nasmith made a tie (17 all) on the 20th head, and drawing one on the last head, won by 18 to 17. In the other game Hallam ran away from Nasmith, and on the 7th head his score was 11—4. Nasmith drew up, however, and was 10 to 11 on the 10th ead. On the 16th head Hallam was 19—11, but on the last five heads Nasmith scored 9, and tho game ended, Hallam 23, Nasmith 20.

THE GISBORNE CLUB. There were a good number of bowlers at the Gisborne Club’s 'greens yesterday afternoon, and a number of enjoyable games were played. Two matches took place in the Handicap Pairs, Collins and AV. Pettie (skip) beating Preston (substitute) and Hennessy by 30 points to 17, and T. Clarkson and T. A. Crawford (skip) scratch, beat Collins and Pettio (skip), handicap 5 points, by 26 points to 17. In the former match Hennessy played a fine game, but Brownlee’s substitute was unable to give his skip any assistance, with the result as stated. In the other, Crawford’s superb drawing was tho feature of the match, and being well supported by his lead tho issue was not long in doubt. Pettie played well, a number of his drives being excellent, and Collins also was in good form, but the opposition was too solid. Other games played were:—Mackrell, Malcolm, Bullock, Coleman (skip) 30 v. H. Aliller. Wilson, B. Lewis, Witty (skip) 8; T Clarkson, Pavitt, Brady, Crawford (skip) 19 v. Fordyce, Morgan, Craig, Ponsford (skip) 17; Lewis, Burton, Kiioig, Robertson (skip) 27, Kyme, Crawford, Dallen, Eure (skip) 17.

CROQUET.

At the Whataupoko Club’s courts yesterday Kissling and Airs. Seymour (scr) beat- Kells and Airs Harney (4)). The following handicaps have been declared for tho Whataupoko Club’s American tournament: —Airs. Seymour (1 bisque) and Carmichael ()), Mrs Carmichael (scratch) and SymeK (l)),' .Mrs. Harney (1) and Porter (j), Was W. Barker (I) and Jeffrey (scratch), Ali-s. Kells (J) and Williams (scratch), -Miss Tucker (2) and Kells (.j) Ah's. Kissling (3) and Kissling (i) Airs. Jeffrey (1) and Anderson lb All's. Rees (1) and W. Barker 1 ), Airs. Stock (14) and R. Barker (3), Mrs Blair (3) mid Barron (—), Miss Foster (2) and Alitfonl (-)•

TENNIS.

\t th<* Whataupoko Club’s courts vesterdav the following games were played :—Ladies’ Singles—Aiiss De Lautour (scr) beat Ales E. Bradley (scr) 60-48, Aiiss B. Bradley (owe o) beat Airs. Burke (scr) 60—06: Combined Doubles —Burko and Airs. Stephenson (scr) beat Barron and Alns C. Reynolds (owe 10) <o—l4.

IN TER- CLUB MAT C-H. The Kaiti and Whataupoko clubs will meet on the Wlntaupoko Club s courts to-morrow in a return match, play commencing at 2 o clock. Some interesting games are expected. Jn the first match this season, on the Kaiti courts, Whataupoko won by 21 games. Following are tho teams roi to-morrow, the Kaiti players being mentioned first: Men’s Doubles. —W. J. Barlow and C. BbiC’kburn nlay C. L. Mnrgolioutb and W. E. J. "Anderson, 'S. A. Cover and W. L. Coleman play M . N. Barron and R- U. Burke, W. G. Evans and R. Willock play A. W. Rees and G Grant, W. J. Hawley and C. U Rubv play C. A. Fenwick and J. M. Doubles.—'Mrs. Carmichael a,Mrs. Barlow play Misses Re.vnold's" and B. Bradky, Misses McCredie (2) play Mrs R. L . Burke and Miss E. Bradley, Misses B. Bright

and L. Coleman play Misses ill. Reynolds and R. Black, Misses Do Lnutour and M. Wiiclisiimn play -Hisses G. Reynolds and H. Black. Combined Doubles. — Miss F. Methodic and W. J. Barlow play Miss Reynolds and C. L. Murgoliout-li, Mrs. Barlow and S. A. (lover play Miss B. Bradley and W. N. Barron, Mrs. Carmichael and C. Blackburn play "Mrs. and Mr. R. U. Burke, Miss MoCmlie and IV. J. Hawley play Miss E. Rr alley and W. F. J. Anderson, Miss L. Coleman and W. Ti. Coleman nlav Miss R, Reynolds and A. W. Rees, Miss 1). Bright and W. G. Evans play Miss C. Reynolds and J. M. Curtis, Miss De Lnntour and R. Willock play Alias B. Black and G. Grant, Alisa Al. Waehsman and C. C. Ruby play Afiss H. Black and C. A. Fenwick.