SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9849, 30 October 1924, Page 2

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF.

RAGING FIXTURES

Oct. 30 and Nov. I—P.B.1 —P.B. Turf Club

C.J.C. HANDICAPS

GHIIISTCIHURCII, Oct. 29.

The following handicaps have been declared for manor events at the Canterbury Jockey Club’s meeting— Spring Hurdles—Cere bus 11.9, Santiago 10.13, Passin’ Through 10.9, Le Forte 10.4, Frisco Mail 9.13, Penury Rose, Hyrax 9.12, Bedrock 9.11, Miss Mickey, Sir Wai 9.7, Toa Tir.ua, Red Kris 9.6, Kerry Star 9.0. Linwiood Handicap.—Kulvio 9.2, Piquant 9.1, Los Ambus 8.11, Winkie’s Best, Soll'-erite 8.10, Ferine. Starnrist, Gameb-ag S.g, Viewpoint, llall Mark 8.2. Barmaid 7.13, KnoclAyn, Finora, Op nil*, Heraldry 7.12, Bonogne 7.11, Tenipe, Lake Uru. Deep Drive 7.10, Clontarf, Bermime 7.9, Cumbrae, AliaBoughal, En Route, .Dubious 7.7, La Reve., AYee Sandy, Relic, Coeliy iiomdhu 7.5, Mor.oxide, Carnot 7.3, Bonatic, L.psol, Rich Prize,. Lytup, Gay Queen, Bonito, Comic Song 7.2, Kilcaimich, Solfello, Orange Blossom 6 13, Revel, The Tank, ITis Majesty, Beho,' Coriuthis. Listening Point, Diviffiil 6.12.

Apprentices’ Handicap.— Footfall 9.0, Boner.ia 8 9 Te Arrau Lad, Vindictive, The Banker 8.5. Glimpse 8.2, Shundre, Retrospect 7. 11, All Gold, AY-a racer 7.8, La Reve, Ooehy Bondhu, Relic, Escarpment, Bright Eyes, Solid d’O-r 7.7, Prompter, Frisco Mail 7.5, Gay Queen 7.4, Chickwlicat, Hungry Bill 7.2, Heratius, Jubilant, Roman Archer, Ota uru, French Rose, Miss Garan’co 7.0. lliccarton AYelter. —Sunny Lodi 9.4, Palestrina; 8.13, Black Ronald, Suggestion 8.12. Boadicea 5.9. Bonnie AYinkie, Mountain Lion 8.3. Little River, Halgina, Top Score 7.18, Carpentier 7.12, Clnndliu 7.11, Printe Ferouz 7.10, lvilfairc, Bitters 7.9. Imperial Spark. Giantkiller, Kuliio, Tresham 7.8, Quality, Gardenia Okakikaun, Stream, AYbariti 9.7.—P.A.

A. E, C. RE-HANDICAPS

AUCKLAND, Oct. 29. The following re-handicaps have been, declared :

Alitchelson Clip: Boomerday 31b extra (8.1). Flying Handicap: The .Lamb 31b extra (7.1). Shorts iiaiulionp: Dan Quin 71b extra (7.0).

Hunters’ Steeplechase: Capstar 71b (9.U).

Trial Hurd’es: Brigadier Bill 51b extra (11.11), Cherry Ripe 12!b (9.12). —Press Assn.

GLOAMING TO PARADE. AHI .C. AND HEROIC. (Received 0:4 29, 10.45 p.m.) MELBOURNE, Oct. 29. Mr. Greenwood lias written to the A'.ICC. that lie will be pleased to parade Gloaming on Cup Day. The parade is fixed for three- o’clock, justbefore the Cup race. A. Reed rides. AYallarak in the Cup, and G. A’oung Blaekadder in the Cantu In Stakes. The V.R.C. to-day rejected the entries of Heroic, liidi Rhythm and A’rliant for the Spring meeting.— U.P.A.

FR EAI i EE AS .110ESE-G\YXE'R.

AIR. AIASSEY’S EARLY DAYS

During the discussion on the Gaming Bill the Prime Minister Jet j’allthe remark that at one time he had owned a horse and raced it. Air. Massey did not go into details beyond saying that- the contest was for a stake of £2O, but the fact is that in his younger days, ho was a very keen judge of horseflesh, with all an Irishman’s love of a good horse. Talk ing to a few friends the other evening, he said that the best horse he had ever owned was one by King Cole from a Rata mare. This he leased and the lessee won thirteen races on end with it.

TRACK NOTES

(By ‘'Cynic.")

There were n Lit. i.j absentees yesterday morning and consequently there were -not many horses working fast, the majority being probably wound right up. Nancy Lee appeared to go better than Suulike in a. tick under olscc. Te Kuri and Gaze went a mile together—the first- half in 59 4455e0, live furlongs in 1.3 2-osee and the full distance in 1.44 2-osoc, some, watches making it a bit faster. Gaze finished, on the best.

Correspondent and Sangfroid worn to have gone together, but the m a retook charge of her rider when. Te Kuri and Gaze passed. Correspondent then ran along on bis own riming the last- four furlongs in 60 2-ssec. He wins very lightly weighted. Koodoo and Rowley went five furlongs on the plough. Koodoo was under a pull to allow his opponent to get on terms in the early part of the gallop. The time, 1.4, was good under the circumstances. Koodoo being wide out and carrying a solid weight. Killoch ran down-' the straight twice. She looks well after her recentracing at Mastorton and Carterton. 'Steady work was done by a number of others, this just about concluding the training work.

GOLF.

VANISHING GOLF BALLS

A MYSTERY SOLVED-

"Where were the golf bails going to? asks the Eitham Argus. Eitham and New Plymouth players scratched their skulls foran elucidation of the mystery during their week-end match. The teams mob at Waiwakaiho. Between the ].Uh. and 12th. holes nearly every player bemoaned the loss of n golf ball, The lupin-covered hill seemed to swallow them up. Several players watched another drive the ball over the hill. They followed but the ball was "missing. They watched another, player drive over the hill, and from the lupins two boys scampered out, picked up the ball and ran for shelter. The golfers made an “•arrest”'. The boys had a bag of about forty balls. The mystery" had been solved, and the police, it is understood will do the rest.

When playing F. Quin, in tho final of the championship, A. Smith drove over the hill. He could nob find the hall. Pie lost the stroke. Ultimately Quin beat Smith 8 up ar.-'d 1. Golfers now say that Smith not only lost his ball at the lupin-covered hill, but also his championship. Smith, they report, holds that view.

ROWING.

N.Z. ROWING ASSOCIATION

CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA TO BE HELD AT AUCKLAND.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 29

The annual meeting of the New Zealand Rowing Association allocate:! the championship regatta to Auckland. Applications were received from Marlborough, Wellington (for Horo'whenua, Lake). Canterbury (later withdrawn),: and Auckland. * The following officers were elected: President, Major PL A. Lomax' (Wanganui) ; ' vice-presidents, Messrs. W. Mason (Auckland), and G. A. Smith (Marlborough) ; Council, -Messrs H. Paten, E. S. limes, C. S. Eastwood, J. P. 1). Johnson, L. Lauchlan, B. A. Harris: and D. R.- Me'nz'es ; hon.i secretary, ■•• Mr A. I>. Bayfield ; • auditor Mr G. C. Each. "

The following amendments to rules were carried : A lightweight maiden oarsman or sculler shall not be more than ten si one on the day of tbe race, and winners in this mass snail not lose their maiden status except in the lightweight maiden mass, aim shall 1 ho eligible to compete in the open maiden class. It is stated that arrangements are being made to send a representative team to compote against New South Wales about March or April next. —PA.

bowling.

POVERTY BAY CENTRE

At a meeting of the Poverty Bay Bowling Centre there was a good attendance of members over whom Mr JUS. Allen presided. A letter was received from the Dominion of New Zealand Association with reference to a visit iroin howlers of Great Britain. A copy of a letter sent by Mr. Melbourne Orchard, of .London, was • also received, in which he stated that the International Bowling Board had decided to send six rinks in September, IJJo, and that only first-class bowlers would make the trip. Already fourteen names had been handed in from England, three from Wales and three foorn Ireland, and Mr Orchard said that Scotland is bound to have a good representation. The secretary reported that he had written to the secretary of the D.N.Z. Association, asking for the Poverty Bay district to be given a chance of meeting and entertaining the visitors .—The Centre expressed its appreciation of the secretary s action, and hoped that the Association. would place Gisborne in the itinerary of the overseas bowlers. Berry Cup: It had been decided iit the anual meeting to abandon the Christmas tournament, and the question of allotting the Berry Cup was discussed. r ihe secretary stated that Mr James Berry, the donor, was quite agreeable to leave the matter to the Centre. It was decided to allot the cup to the champion of champions rink competition, the trophy to he held by the club of the successful rink, and the winners’ names to be engraved on the cup. New Year Turnamont: Jt was decided to hold this as usual on January Ist and following days. The very handsome Peace Shield is allotted to this contest.

Champion of Champions Rink: This competition, to which the Berry cup has been allotted, will take place on the Kahutia. green on Thursday 23th February.

Thee Champion of Champions singles will be decided on 'lliursday, 12th March, on the Gisborne green, when it is expected a representative from each of the Centre clubs vill take part. The draw and the dates of play in the inter-club games v.'ull he announced shortly.

The Dominion tournament will be held in Wellington, commencing on 12tJi January, 19215, the first week being devoted to singles and pairs, and the second week to full rinks. The Centre hopes that the Gisborne district will be represented at that important gathering. ‘

CRICKET. POVERTY BAY ASSOCIATION. EXECUTIVE MEETING. The weekly meeting cf the Poverty

Bay Cricket Association was held on Monday evening. Present: Messrs H. E. Maude (chairman). L. Balfour, W. Carter, It. Mitchell, W. Tangliorne and E. Fox.

It was decided that any clubs desirous of entering a team must notify the executive by next Monday’s meeting and hand in a list cf players. On the motion of Mr Maude, it was resolved that the delegates of the clubs he asked to report at next meeting as to the prospects of entering junior and thirds from each district.

With reference to the Thursday competition it was derided that a start should be made on Thursday. Nov. 6. provided that tho fourth team of Foresters affiliate by next meeting.

It was agreed that a junior match should be played at the High School next Saturday. In order that school clubs should he assisted, clubs were asked to hand any surplus gear to the schools. "—Mr Wilson was appointed to act as delegate to the X.Z. Cricket Council. It was decided to write to the Wniapu Association stating that an endeavour would he. made to get a local team to visit the Coast and play in an eliminating match for the Hawke Cup.