SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9845, 25 October 1924, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF.

RACING FIXTURES

Oct. 25,' 27.—Wellington li.C. -Oct. 30 and Nov. I—P.B. Turf Club

THE PURSER CASE

‘ ! OOOKMES”IN : A QUANDARY

United Press Association—Copyright, i (Received Oct 24 11 p.m.) ! , SYDNEY, Oct. 24. The Purser disqualification has caused a stir in Sydney racing circles. What is troubling- the public and the bookmakers most is what will happen - to the large amount of money already invested oil Heroic for the Melbourne Cup and Derby jf, the appeals of the parties concerned are dismissed. Altogether fifteen horses are nominated by Purser’s owners for the Victoria Racing Club meeting. They include Affirm, Pale Light and Bonaparte.— U.P.A. .

POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB SPRING MEETING.

FIRST DAY’S' ACCEPTANCES

The following acceptances liavo been received for the first day of the. Poverty Bay Turf Chib’s spring mccting: Junction Handicap, 64 furlongs.—‘ Koodoo, Crisis 9.5, Startle 9.3, Heather Sprig 8.11, White Hope 8.10, General Carrington 8.5, Semplice 7.2, Tecbir 0.11, Castanea 0.7. First Hurdles, 1-J niiles. —Demagogue 11.3. Birka 10.10, Alalvia 9.13, Whispering Sam, Kero Kero, Lord Afuskerry, Silver Fish 9.0. Itoseland Handicap, 0 furlongs.— Merchant 9.0, Voltore 8.3, Welcome Sound 7.13, Princess Nata 7.9, Pita-, Semplice 7.7, Mangatoetoe 7.6, Dutch ie 7.4, Hinetapora, Whaikorero 7.2, Jubilee 7.0. -

Spring Han'dioap, 1A miles. —Correspondent 9.0, Gaze 8.9. General Carrington 8.3, To Kuri 7.13, Highway 7.10, Mann Pango 6.7. Welter Handicap, 7 furlongs.—Jovial 10.2, Heather Snrig 9.10, Dissertation 9.7, Sweet Heather 9.4, Ginger Mick 8.3, Leviatham 8.2, Silver Stride Rowlev,‘ Sangfroid Castanea, Jubilee 8.0.

Maiden Scurry, 5 furlongs.—Nancy j Leu, Serenade, Gold Dot, Chosen, Sunlike, Blue Jay, Polyphemus, Ponte, Waircka, Whaikorcro, Teebir, Only Hope, Carmola, Toka —all 8.0. Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs. — Iyoodoo 9.6. Crisis 9.6, Startle 9.0, Waioeka Jack 7.9, Night Song 7.6, Only Hope 6.12 Hinetapora 6.7._ October Hack Handicap, 1 mile.— Merchant 9.0, V-oltore 5.2, Killoc.h 7.10, Monte, Princess Nata, Mangatoetoc, Ginger Mick 7.7, Rowley, Call Boy, Sangfroid 7.0. TRACK NOTES. (By “•Cynic.”) The morning was line for training, all work being done on the inside grass. Heather Sprig ran five iurlor.'gs m Imiii 4 4-osec. He looks big and well. 31ar.ii Pango did a working gallop. Scmplico did steady work. She looks well. Serenade was not asked to do muc.i. General Carrington, Kero Kero and “ Highway finished in this order, run-: nine a mile from a standing start in ; 1.49" . * i Dutchie and Gold Dot dul steady work. They and Nancy Lee form the ( Opotild contingent. Merchant and Mangatoctoo ran a. mile in 1.48 2-otlis from a standing start, finishing together, Merchant bavina 1 a lot the worst of the weights. Sweet Heather (R. Smith) wentonce around oyer the battens in 1.46 2-otlis, jumping fast, Donr'a.gogue’s (G. Jenkins) task was the same, with very little difference j in the time. ' . . -I Startle, Waioeka Jack and Cns.s ; finished in this order, covering six furlongs in 1.19, and the last five in 1 5 2-ot-hs. Startle had probably 12 to 141bs. the best of the weights. _ Silver Stride is sound again and is galloping pleasingly. The barrier was put up at t.ie straight four-furlong post for the benefit of beginners and was fully appreciated, about ten horses lining up (Wbai Korero, Rowley, A. B. Newman’s Polydamon filly, Call Boy, Autumn fillv Leviathan, Polyprcmus, i and Ei Sherratt’s Cynic filly. Rowley ; and the. Autumn filly got the best of the start and finished slightly ahead j in 52 2-ssec. i White Hope and Sangfroid dal steady work. Both - are coming on. U porete did steady work. He looks ready to do his best. Blue Jay hit out nicely and is pretty forward for something o'er a shoit course. . . pita is in work again. He is scarce]v ps forward as his stable mate. ‘ Birka, looking bright and muscular, hit cut well. The Finland —Wairakau mare went with the horses from the barrier. Oastanea did steady work. Jlo lias J -come on in! a remarkable manner. | Tc Kuri and Sunlike, who arrivcu on Thursday, were worked steadily on . tlie plough. ... ~ Radio also arrived by the same boat. He wilKhavo a let-up after Ins unsuccessful trip nprth. R. Marsh is getting a Multiono cod ■ ready for the summer meetings. | Princess Nata did steady work, fane looks a bit backward. . Polydamus worked Steadily. Jins big follow is going; to get a, good chance and is, sure to do well. Jubilee, in the same stable, was not asked to do a great deal . Jovial hit out freely. He is wear- ” A. Henderson’s Nightwatch filly looks something like now and will I go well on ia smaller course than Alakrfi'iika . • Mahia looks bright and will be a runner fu tlie Hurdles. * Welcome Sound is doing nicely. He runs on well at the finish of a race, and " is a particularly well-bred otic. . Night Song has done all her fast work and done it well. MELBOURNE. NOTES. . " MELBOURNE, Oct. 24. Purser was scratched at 4.15 for the Mooneo Valley Cup. - Gleaming did easy exorcise at Plemington fb-day. . i The appeals in the Purser case will ; bo heard’ at 10 o’clock on Monday morning. Purser’s connections have, applied for the suspension of the disabilities ponding the appeals _ G. Young may ride Spearrelt in the Derby. E. O’Sullivan rides Suomi m the Melbourne Cup.—-U.P.A. . CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 42. After a further payment the fol- ■- lowing remain in the New Zealand Cup (twenty-two): Gold Light, Limelight, Suuart, Musketoon, Deucalion, Tarleton, Quest, Count C'avour, Boadicea, Stork, Mantua, Bumptious, Dame Straitlace, Kalakaua, ,l*padees,- CarPentier, Kukume, Lilcmotte, Waetea, Dominant, Winkle’s Rebel, Empyrean. * : , 'Stewards’ Handicap (26): loyal B'ocd Tuk>, Maurihaupb, Royal. Divorce, Mireusonta, Songbird, Inferno, Hipo, Peueus, Gaillard, Suggestion, Reremoana, Moorland, Piquant, -Roeux, Ay6la, The Harp Last Crust, Wild Hind, Fool’s Paradise Garcliilia, Lava. Fulmar, Hallmark, I*irestick, Subjection. ... After first.forfeits the following.remain in the Welcome Stakes (19): Currency, Lady. Cavendish, Oremn; Shirlev. Gyrene. Beacon Light Father O’Fl.ynn, Grand National, Overhaul Circulation, Overdrawn, Money Order, Arpent, Sagittarius, Arrow-

muir, Erne, Runhymede, Tiega, Aropeta. New Zealand Derby (18): ‘ Agitato, ; Subjection, Roeux, T'anadees, In- i ferno, Bon Homme, Count Oavour,. J Dazzling Light, Ilka, The Banker, * .Nigger Minstrel, Tresham, AVitncss Box, Brushwood Boy, Son o’ Mine, IToariri, Merry Jest, Golden.. Sovereign. , I New Zealand Oaks (15): French Rose, Rawene, Starmist, Gardant, C'lariiida, ■ Retrospect, Dazzling Light, .Oka, Lake Urn, Jubilant, Monoxide, La Reve, lava, Bon March, Merry jfest.—P.A.

AUCKLAND ACCEPTANCES

AUCKLAND, Oct. 24. The following acceptances have been received for the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting:— Trial Hurdles—Landbird 12.0, Brigadier Bill 11.6, Miss Mickep 10.8, Tula 10.2, Eonmark 10.1, Cool Stimulants 9.12, Hushman 9.7, Price 9.3, Rippling, Totara Jack, Vice Versa, Cureaform, Esplanade, Gold Plane, Narow Neck', Just Quietly, Bright Light, Opaloid, ~Ard-na-lea, Cherry Ripe, Finmark, King Amahs, Larrikin, Transformer, Welcome Rain, Poteen 9.0.

Hunters’ Steeplechase. Glentui, Llewellyn 11.1, Freshman 10.11, Brown Heath 10.10, Cureaform 10.2, Lady Bruce 9.13, Leo Abbey 9.5, Capstar 9.4, Shanks, Stonewall, AVaitu, Indemnity, Gambler’s Gold, Ginger Carl, Roller, Curve 9.0.

The Shorts

Royal 'Blood 9.12, Rational 9,8, Pavo' 9.1, Alfort 9.0, Jfinelh 8.1, Broudwood 7.9, Lucius < .8, Princt Abbey 7.3, Rufa 6.11, Pouma G. 9, Rtluitai, Ran Quin, Niblick, Charlady 6.7. Mifccbelson Oup. Loughrea 9.12, To Kara 8.12, Runpapa 8.4, Royal Present S.O, Illumination 7.13, Boom yday, Stork 7.12, Landslide. Bright Day 7.7, Raccful 7.4, Gold Jacket 7.3, Lapidary 6.11, Matinee, Marble Bell 6.9, Far North, Barometer, Landbird, Right and Left, Passionate, Star Ranger 6.7. Gordon Stakes

Exactly 9.0, Princess Ronnie 8.4, Penitentiary 8.2, General Pryde 8.0, Gold Fern’ 7.13, Drolatique 7.11, Best Boy 7.9, Tali Timber 7.7, AYaltzcr, Zanna, Gauntlet, All AYind, King Pot, Ala kora, Royal Form, Marble Town, Turn, Quinsome, Tuscan, Radiate, Edifice, Weka, Scot Free, Too Late, San Quin, Electrode, Snow Smock, Rosinate, Marble Boy, Morning Beauty, Greetings, Jubilante, Kendal, Lord Timrnham, Orclius, Ring the Bell 7.6, Lucky Lu, Ba-llv-mov IT., Kiki 7.1, Kitty Barlowe 7.0.

Flying Handicap. Soliform 8.12, Loyal Irish 8 10, Hipo. Miss Egypt 8.6, Iraiuika, 7.12, Raceful, Yoma 7.11, Lucius 7.10, Pionett 7.9. Joy Ride. Prcttyman, Lapidary 7.7, Matinee 7.5, Regent 7.4, Lady Ridicule 7.3, Smoke Concert, Namuterc 6.13, The Lamli 6.12, Sleepy Sol 6.9, Gala Dav, Tactician, Emercld Hill, King Smock, Smoke, Tlnmderclai), Quinetto 6.7. Great Northern Guineas: Chairman Day Guard, Glcngariff, Killocra, Master Doon, Mount Marta, Muscari, Sanclstar, Shut Eye, Son o’ Mine, Tanadees, Town Bank, Diamond Moon, Exactly. Gold Fern, Lady Rcwa, Motley, Roburite, Tualiine. Welcome Stakes: Automne, Bank Draft. Bizarre, Ciena Bay, Gold Acre Gold Mint,- Hyde Park, King Lu, Master Mind, Merry Damon, Oration, Roborant, Romantic, The Thorn, Luxurious, Rebekali colt, Billikins, Circulation, Judge’s Box, Wcndav. ■-P.A.

NOTES AND NEWS I At/fstrmoiid Saleyards on j&l ife'essrs y/gtaMup' Jcettfe ) vm bWM l# alf is ri’tjf*rg 'Jtmm *wcl !- knoWi racenofse mom George. He is a good ninpcl witrr plenty of pace and should I|> a tough proposition to dispose of over the battens. 4

CRJCKET.

VISIT OF AUSTRALIAN TEAM

PROPOSED

CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 24. At the meeting of the New Zealand Cricket Council to-night the President, Air Heathcoto Williams, said he did not care to differ from the management committee, hut lie had never lavo.ured the West Indian visit. He was of opinion the; should develop visits between New Zea’and and‘Australia. lie would like the management committee to negotiate tor a visit from an Australian team this Mr G. T. Weston 4 recommended the management committee to negotiate for a visit front an Australian team this year.

Air S. Barrett said every meinhey j of the management committee was j with the motion in spirit, but they; intended to send a team to Australia < next year, and desired to be in finan- j cinl position to do so. There was a ; risk that a team which, might come 1 this year would not attract the pub- • lie attention that it should.. How-, ever, the management committee! would welcome the recommendation ' ami carry it out if possible. The motion was canoed. It was decided that every effort be made to send, a team to Austialia next year. The Council added a re- j commendation that the New Zealanu ■ team should be comprised' princlpa.ly j of colts. .... ' It was decided Hint for the future , there should he three selectors in- , stead of one for all New Zealand test ■ teams arid that the selectors 101 next • vear’s' New Zealand team for Austra- ; lia he appointed at once in order to allow them to follow the play. I Air E. Hcathcote Will.ams was ree’ected president.' —P.A. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB. At a largely-attended meeting, of the Civil Service Cricket Club, held last night, Air Allsup was elected chairman. The following officers were elected: Patron, Air W. Fisher Air D. J. Barry; vice-presidents, Messrs A. O. Keating, R. I. Scott, D. Og'S vie, O. Adair, B. Aislabie, and M. Ivy no. Air F. Auld was elected lion, treasurer and Air L. Illingworth lion, i -secretary. - . \ Jt was decided that the election iof captain and vice-captain be deferred in the meantime. It was resolved that the subscriptions for the forthcoming season be 10s Gd. It was decided unanimously that all members should attend practice on Monday and Wednesday evenings at- the practice pitch on the Oval.

The following will represent Uty Av. Jtaiti to-day: Cook, Carter, Scholium (3), Dow, Matthews, _ Mahoney, Lockett, Winter, Wiken. Ca ptivin to he chosen on ground.

CHESS,

GISBORNE v. TE AROHA

It has .been arranged that the telegraphic match between the Gisboi ne and To Aroha Chess Clubs on Saturday next, Nov. 1 (providing a hue is. available) shall he commenced at 6 o’clock arid continued if necessary until midnight, any game then being unfinished to he ndhirhcated. T ll s will obviate-play on tbe succeeding Saturday. , . The following ladder, games- should bo plaved this' eve-’i”g • F O. .Farain v. J. 'Dow; H. L. rjßp.ve v A. Sehlichting; R. y.iAv.UAValker ; and R. - T . v,' J.;I. L. Taylor, the "nine of each pail* being the ohsHeoeer.

BOXING.

AAIATEUR- TOURNAMENT POSTPONED. At a special meeting of the Gisborne Boxing Association last evening to consider the advisibiiity of holding the amateur tournament set down for Thursday and Friday next, it was eventually decided to postpone the tourney until a later date owing to tlio possibility of insufficient entries. The "association fully appreciates the keenness shown by. tiie amateurs who have already put.in tlieir entries and have been in constant training with the idea of doing tlieir best to keep the sport before tho public, and trusts that at an early date a tournament will bo staged.

RUGBY.

ENGLISH GAAIES

LONDON, Oct. 23. At Rugby '.Cambridge University beat Guy’s Hospital by 21 to 9. Oxford University beat Bristol by 33 to 6. For the county championship Hampshire beat Kent by 22 to 8. —A. and N.Z.C.A.

SWIMMING.

GISBORNE CLUB

The weekly mooting of the Gisborne Swimming. Club was held at C. Adair’s shop yesterday; present: Mr. H. F. Forster (chairman), Alesdamcs. Boer and Keeney, and Messrs. C. Brown, J. Chrisp, W. Lauglarids, O. Grcig, F. Beer, J. O’Donr.qll, H. Alartin, W. Maude, and D. W. McKeague (lion. see.). It was decided that all members be cii’cularised re paymeiit of subscriptions. The secretary was instructed to write to Miss Nancy Eastwood, asking her to convene a meeting of those interested in the formation of a girls’ section of the Club, and to thank her for the interest shown in the welfare of the Club. ' ' The chairman reported that Air. O L. Ferguson had donated a cup lor surf competition on the beach. —The secretary was instructed to convey the Club’s thanks. The secretary was instructed to write the Lyalf Bay Surf Club thanking them for their report and bal-ance-sheet and asking them for pamphlets re surf work which might be of assistance to members. The following new members were elected : Senior —Captain Aliller, JT. Cal cot t, and J. Syclies ; junior— H. Muller and AlcConndl. Donations were received from Messrs. J. AVar.clmp, F. Gordon, ail'd J. Ricketts, who were accorded hearty votes of thanks.

M AT EUR. AT H L ET i C S

GISBORNE CLUB

The weekly meeting of the comimttee of tho Gisborne Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club was held last evening. Present Messrs A AY. Mason (chairman), McCoy, Swift, Roots. Hayes. Harvey, Esciuilant, Rice, Bollock. Jianke.'y, and Baltrid-go (bon. isec.). Apo’ogies wore received liorn Afessrs Hculahau and Ingram. The amateur events on the Ka:terntab i. sports programme wore approved. The chairman remarked on the great interest which country clubs are taking in amateur athletics by including so many events on tlieir programme. It was decided that a spl t-secoud stop-watch be puichasod. The programme committee reported that hoys’ events would be included in the next list ol events. In future no competitor will Ice allowed to start in any event unless wearing club costume. A recommendation that evening runs commence at 5.5 p.m. was approved. Cyclists are requested to ndo on outside of chalk line on the tiack. Offenders will bo strictly dealt with. Owing to the show and races no evening meeting wi.l be held next week.