SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9853, 5 November 1924, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

TURF. 11l C CARTON TRAINING NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 4. The weather conditions were perfect for iraiuing operation-, at Kicc-M-ton this morning, and the outside of the course proper, which was open lor fast work, provided excellent going. R. Emerson was first to start by sending Moorland and V/inkeer live furlongs, which they covered nicely in linin 33-ssee, both running in good style. .Mireusonta skipped over the sains distance very well in linin 3 2-osee. Ills .Majesty easily beat Jjonito over the concluding stages of a five-furlong run in! lmin -1 2-osec.

Boadieea easily accounted for Ophir, who wer.-t the fast live furlongs aim a-half over seven furlongs, run m linin ylsec.

Eirestick had 'Wild Hind as a companion over seven furlongs in linin yl 2-5-ee. The pair finished togcthei and both wei.-t well. Rawenc, who began very slowly, took linin 25sec- to gallop six furlongs. Clarinda easily accounted for Clandliu over six furlongs run in linin' 17 2-ssec.

Cold Light, Sunnrt and Ain-kotorm just walked up to the mile and a-quarter barrier, and breaking away from, n fair start took 1-1 3-sscc to run the first furlong the last nine taking lmin SD-l-ssee, and the full mile and a-ijuarter 2in in I t 4-osee. The lurnwr pair finished together, with Muskctoon, who was being hunted along, fully three lengths away. Hungry Hill and Retrospect were mates ov’er nine furlongs run in 2miu 1 2-s.sec, the last mile taking lmin 45si e. The pair finished together. Palestrina* and Tresham wmo together all the way, leaving nine furious behind in linin' 59see, both doing it nicely. Tc Anau Lad and Dazzling Light wore sent seven, furlongs, with the former always having the measure of his companion and heating her by fully three lengths as the line was crossed in lmin 31 3-s:sec. Cyreno covered four furlongs in olsec. Escarpment, assisted by Rivalry over the last four furlongs, galloped five furlongs in lmin 3 4.-s.ice. The pair finished on terms. Deucalion, assisted by Reseo over (lie concluding stages, went flowly over the first half-mile, but completed tbe mile and ".-quarter in 2inin 17 3-5 see.

Cay Queen and Jubilant were on terms at the close of seven furlongs, run in lmin 32 2-ssec, with.the former doing it better. Footfall aid Stannlst, jumping away from the mile disc won' together till the last half-furlong, when the former drew away and heat the filly by two lengths. The last seven furlongs took lmin 32 2-osec. Tni-lolon, with a very light hoy up, galloped a mile and ivquartur, doing it very viell in 2min 13.-ee. The last half-mile took 53sce.

Orange Blossom covered six furlongs ii> 1 min 20 2-sseo, finishing well. The last huli'-milc took 51 4-ssee.

Suggestion, Kalakaua .anil Agitato jumped awry from the mile post together, and*keeping abreast all the way passed the post almost in a line in lm.in 47sec.

Lncinctte, Kukuino and Dame Stnaitlace jumped away from the nine furlongs’ barrier, but the last-warned soon dropped had-:. The former pair finished together, the last mile taking Imin 45 2-osec.

.Murihaupo, assisted by Vv ii-.dscreen over the concluding stages, covered six furlongs in lmin 17 2-ssee. doing it well and' going very fast over the first part. Orannale covered a half-mile in 513-5? ee.

Tukia skipped over five furlongs in lmin 3 3-osecj doing it nicely.

Rouex and Bonone were companions over five furlongs run in linin 4 3-0301-, the hitter having much the bettor of weight. Limelight strode over a mile and nf quarter in 2min losco, but she was unit on a time-making mission. Giantkiller and Red Mink were companions over seven- furlongs run in lmin 32 '4-osce. with little between them Knocklyn and Corinthic surprised onlookers'by running four furlongs in 49 2-S.SOC-, easily the- host half mile of the morning. Count Cavour just beat PrineeForouz over a mile run in linin 45 4—;> see, both finishing on well. Reremoann, The Banker, and another galloped half a mile. nam-ed pair finished together in oOsec-. with their, companion beaten off. Goosestep was about a r.eck better than Ohickwlieat over six furlongs, run in lmin 18 2-ssec. King Cup, Mfnrseer and Bonittic was the order as the post was reached after leaving six furlongs behind in lmin 20sec, with the last-named two lengths away. Feriito was under a strong pull to keep her hack to Sol folio over the concluding portion of four furlongs, run in 51 3-ssec. The former had much the worst of the weight. Miss Gara-nce covered seven furlongs in lmin 34sce. Enthusiasm galloped a mde in lmin loser, doing it- very evenly throughout with a good weight up. •Carpentier jumped away from the mile barrier and was picked up by Mudlark and Relic between five and four furlongs. Mudlark and Garpen-. tier finished three lengths in front of Relic. Carper.tier finished very well. Cumbrae and Horatius were mates over six furlongs run in Imm 22 3-5 see. finishing together. Quality alone strode over six furlongs in Imiu 19 2-osec. Deep Drive anil Armchair galloped six furlongs tin lmin lOscc. Bor.'homm-c galloped seven furlongs on the sand in lmin 52sce, and Inferno, who galloped on Monday morning. just trotted four or five times round the centre.—Special.

VCR OX FAVORITE FOR TROTTING CUR. REALM CUTS OGJ TWO MILES IN •lmin 27 2-sscc. CHRISTCHURCH. Nov. 3. Fir.nl payments for the Trotting Cup to-day reduced the field for that event to thirteen. Aaron is still favorite for the big handicap, but there is every indication of a great contest. At the trotting headquarters at Addington training operations attracted a good number of spectators, but though iiiai.V horses were exercised on 1 v a few were required to go fast. Up' till 9 o'clock the weather conditions were almost perfect, then a cold soil’-wester set in and by half-past tenlight rain was falling. 'The only outstanding feature of the morning’s proceedings. was Realm’s effort over two miles. lxo was not unduly hurried over the first ludo, which took 2.15, and reached the mile and admit peg in 3n. in 22sec. Then, with the assistance of Adair lie came homo, the last half being done in 1 5 2-stlis. jc-ov-ering the full journey in -lmin' 27 2-5 sea. The Australian pacer finished verv strongly, and has evidently clone more fast work than was anticipated. Do I,avail Quest and Sheik were not fully extended in their tasks over a mile and u-lialf. Riddle Ims them both in great trim, and it will not he or, the score of condition if they do not shew to advantage at the meeting.—Special.

HOY AT. BLOOD'S OMISSION FROM STEWARDS’ HANDICAP. OWNER'S GRIEVANCE. AUCKLAND, Nov. 4. Surprise was expressed at the omission of Royal Blood from the acceptances for the Stewards’ Handicap

Tbe owner, Hr. Scholium, states tluit he instructed the C.J.C. by telegram on the 24tli to accept Royal Blood for all engagements, lie was of opinion that this covered the final payment due last night.— U.P. A.

C. J .C. EXPLANATION. APP A II ENT _MI.SUXDERST ANDING CH.RISTCH URCH. Nov. 4. The scratching of Royal Blood for the Stewards’ Handicap at the C.J.C. meeting appears to have be n due to a misunderstanding between- the owner and Ills trainer, W. Kirk. The telegram received by the Canterbury Jockey Club on October 24 was from W. Kirk, who wired acceptance for Royal Blood in the Stewards' Handicap ar.tl nominated Ruapapa for tlie Otaio Plate on the first day, for the .Metropolitan Handicap on the second day, and for the Fondalton Handicap oil the last day. The final payment for the Stewards’ Handicap was due yesterday, and having had no furtiier word from the owner or trainer since the acceptance date, Oct. 24, the secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club naturally concluded the horse was scratched. A wire was received from Mr. Scholium this morning stating that the horses had left Auckland last evening. The only other race for which Royal Blood was nominated at next week’s meeting was the Electric Rlaco on the last day.—R.A.

HAMi LTON WEIGHTS. Trial Handicap: General Pryde 0.0, Penotciitinrv 5.13. Star Comet 8.7. Piron 8.5. Submerge, J-liva Rossiii 8.4. Kaikaliu 8.3, Ring the Bell. Jubilance, King's Guar-.!, J’endenii e, Queen Street, Thurnham gelding. Hercules, 8.2, Royal Bonus, Kent. Mukorn. Temonanui, Burn, Aganna, Af iitilfiold, ■ Qui nsella. Quincoma, Ring. Poto-.i, Myra, Rotoa. Cohesion, Seilla, .Mataurunga, Fine Day, Lady Cintia 8.0, Scat, Trill. Sea Comet, Knwa. Monday, Atliourv, Lilac-, Domino, Gay Comet, Geld Clip, Star of the East, Queen Comet, Bright Knight. Illingar, Lihertas, Carleen. Gonetra, Red Comet. Eli Timi, Topping, Spalquin, Vernier, Aluc-i, Areha. Bright Comet, Last Watch 7.12.

Vaiina Hurdles: Prince Rufus 11.2, King Abbev 10.12. Passin’ 'lbrough lo'.lO, Mia Bells 10.7, Pin* Arch. Waikaretu 10.3. Mar Loan, Pontegrain 10.2, Greekson 0.11, Ore Ore 9.8, Eomnark, Gold Kip 9.6, Tuki, Atliersell if. 0 5, livguias 9.4. Keystono 03, Rippling, IMonopole 0.2, Bitholin, Liicufle-.it, Dan Rosa. Tntara Jack, King A mans. Jfokemai, Yankee Dan, Guiar.forin, V.'aitu, Advent 0.0. Taninlii'i-e Stakes: King Lu 8.5. Romeo gelding. King’s Speech, M'ilt“.liire, Gold Mint. La Chom-as 8.0. .Meii V Dawn. Gold A ere. M’ellheek. Abbev 7.1!, O.hineinuri, Judge’s Box. Lady Cynic, Wcndny, Queen Arch. 1 own Mail 7.9.

Waikato Cup: Tekara 9.0. Royal Present 8.10, i Humiliation 8.6. I’oonlertlay 8.3, Bright Day. Forest Gold 7.7. Hateful 7.0. Festivity 7.4, Doleful Dittv, Thunderclap 0.10, l.apiday 6.0. Tati nee, .Polor.et 6.8. All- - Maid, Gold Rain, M heeturiia, Gleneairn. Right and Left, Tressilmri. Star Ranger, Winsome Arch, Passionate 6.7.

Ifautripu Hack: Telciwi 93. Spooney 9.1, Whetunui 8.13, Star Ranger 8.0, Desert Glow 8.4, Glen idle 8.3, Arch A nrce 7.12. Marble Glass 7.10, The Citrragli 7.9, Finno'o 7.8, I 1 an.don 7.6. Passionate, Potash. Miss Vera 7.5, Bright Light, King s

Gnrd, Ktontowii, Iren Bri-.ee 7.2, Lady. Comet, Tall Timber 7.1. Silent Knight 7.0, Raupoto, Lady Petnnt. Winsumo Arch, .Firescreen, Gay Comet 7.0. Hack Steeples: Revel Abbey 11.9, Peter .\uans 11.2.'War Lean 10.7, Raymond .10.6, Adrienne 10.5, Tetoa 10.10. Howler 9.11, Esplanade 9.8, Dieore 97, C’-Jpstar 9.6, Keystone 9.3, Walton. Gambler’s Gold 9.2, To tarn Jack. Leo, Abbev, Lueullsnt, Ron Rosa.. Price, Svndic-ate, Peer Rosa. Submerge. Pattern. Curoc, Ulya’s Isle, Ginger Carl, Glenfoil, Leuru, Waitu, Mapiri, Superior. Bourn 9.0.

Cambridge Handicail. Fatronal 9.8, AI fort, Pavo 9.1, Don Quin 8.11. T-ovn Bank. Einelli 8.7, 1.0-val Irish 3.5 Quinnotte 8.0, King Quin 7.12, Finest Gold 7.11, Golden Bubble 7.7, Tunianron. Some Fashion 7.6, Prince Abbey 7.5, Tfeislor. Matinee King, Cheops 7.3. York Abbey. r ! he Lamb. Master O'Rourke 7.2. Amiform. Peter Maxwell. Regent 7.1. Rafa Abbey, Ciiarl.ulv, T.oeli Abbey, Relnitat. Smoko, Pagoda, .Malatour, Lord Loppy. Kawa 7.0. Claudehimls Hack: The Lamb 9.3, •Spooney 9.1, Archibald 811. Potonniii 8.9, Muscari S 2. Stromrholt 3.1, Alultini 7.11, New Moon 7.10, The Cnn-agh 7.9. Finnotte 7.8, Farmlon 7.6, Passionate. Rarangi.Peter Rosa. Star Comet 7.5, Irish Jig, Fiery Lad, Oureafonn 7.4. Arc-heeu, -Arch Opal. Criss Abbev, Ring the Bell, Etoutmvn. Jubilance, Sans Gene. "Winnie Ahliev. Xganmi 7.2. Ala kora, Br’ght Knight, Radiate, Ring, Rotoa, Trill, Bright Comet Lady Luck, Transformer. Mondav, Red Comet, Pmk Lat'v. Grov Comet 7.0.

THE GAMING BILL. WHAT IT PROVIDES FOR. Numerous inquiries (says "Carbine”) have readied mo asking what the provisions of the Gaming Amendment Bill are, and lor that reason I propose to state once again the mam clauses of the measure. The principal clause of the Bill i-s that granting the Minister for Internal Affairs power to issue 31 extra licenses to use the tctalisator. Nineteen of the licenses are for trotting and twelve for racing. Authority is given clubs to refund money invested on horses which have been ‘withdrawn from races prior to the closing of the machine. , . Provision is made for the d'V.sion cf fields, and there is n clause respecting the app '.cation of assets on the dissolution of a club, designed to prevent the existence of anything of tbe nature of proprietary chibs. A seven''stone minimum;-for j cokeys riding in races is presciiled.

FRESH TOTE PERMITS. GREAT CAUTION NEEDED. Now that the Minister has 31 extra permits to grant his troubles wiJ commence. There will bo appl.cntions from all over ..the country ior permits, and the 31. will,bo far iron; sufficient- to meet the demandGreat care is necessary in the distil* Imtion. and it is hoped 'that the Minister will be guided by the best availnb e advice. There is not a great deal in the argument that some advocates of the Bill have used respectin'? the alleged need for penults ior comparatively new districts, am there is til's rgainst the argument, that unless the clubs can, be g' o ’-' two consecutive days lae.ng t,;e .' should not he given any As iar as anveno acquainted with the H can-see, bankruptcy w'll be the fate of any new club which has m.lj .: one-dav permit. The Almister mi. he doing something, m the interest, of the clubs if ho takes advantage of the opportunity to convert some of the meetings from one-day to t%\odrv fixtures. —X.Z. limes. BA LLVAIF.NA’S END.

THE TRAGIC RACE. The following is from the Svdnev representative of the "Uinstc-hureh 1 'it'waT the Randwick Plate which brought about the tragic ending ot Ballymena, and there were but four starters, two of them be ng of piac tic-allv no account. Ballymena was an odds-on favorite, and many big backers considered it a case of "picking up money,” one going so far as to say that. Ballymena would have to

fall over to lose. David was the only other candidate with any chance on form, and he had many adm.rers, hut there was practically no money for imported 'idmatin. In a cosmopolitan community such a.s that m Sydney, one generally unearths a few who may be likened to Alicawber and are waiting for something to

"turn ur.'’ and of course, several belonging to t!:: - category supported the cross-country performer Los Paddington on the tctalisator. The horse was obviously left in the event

vith the object of picking up third pr.zr— money, ft was a race between David and Ballymena, and misfortune Lo Ballymena enabled him to fulfil his mission. Los Paddington shewed the way into the straight the first time i.n sufferance from David. Ballymena and Tomatin, but passing the stand David .joined Les Paddington and with a m le to go lie was a length. t;> the good from i.es Paddington, with Ballymena a length further away, and Tomatin lust. Going along the- hack Ballymena joined David, and they laced p:\d'caliy "together for a couple of furlongs. Then Ballymena went-to the front nr.d it was considered that the ove.’V* was

;.!! over, but shortly after passing the half mile, where he was. about a length and a half in front, Ballymena suddenly faltered and the cry

'.vent up "tlio favorite has broken down.” Ballymena stumbled for n <-t.111; 1 1- of strides, end then In's lider. Cor. Read. dismounted nuckiy. ana this left David to tunic on and w:n in a canter from Tomaiin. Los J'addiugton securing tlird pdaoi-. Many people from the flat rushed at rcss to the scene of the mishap. ami reterinarv examination reverted that 13:; I - iivmeim had broken hs near lorofetioek. Ihe cnur.on Lone was protruding tlirumii tne h : t!e m.tl into the ground and the hoof was hanging by Liio skin. jt was a hopeless case and another good thcrniiglibred was (

troyea. mo pace in the; rare; was good iroiii the start, and the first mile was time in limn. 4-1 see., and the mile ami ;; half in L’rnin. 3':' see. Con. Reed, who rode lialiyinena. stated after the race that lit. liad headed David at the six furlongs and '• j art before coning to the three furlongs past, where j was a length and Tt half in front of David, Ballymena staggered. Ht stopped almost immediately, w.tli what J thought was a broken fetlock. It is probable the hone was diseased. Ballymena was going easily at tla> time, and he had no other chance of being beaten; in fact, it was a •certainty.' "

NOTES AND NEWS. "Wiring Irani Christchurch hist night, the special corrcspondoi.'t of the Times states that J. "l)ro»ibvo.ski, who is io arrive from the north this moriv ing, has heel) engage,! to riil-e Footfell, .Starmisl and Orange Blossom on the first day of the meeting.

The Ilost'dav incident at Core is thus described by ••.Sir Mulled” in the "Southland Times’’:—The principal event, Waiknkn FJaucMenp, resulted in some unpleasantness, a large section of the public taking exception to the success of Itoseday, and expressing their feelings’ ateordingly. A prolonged oiiieial inquiry followed, and it was not unt 1 some hours later that it was intimated that, tins atalio had been taken away from Hoseday and hi.r-e and connections disqualified for 12 months rosjieeiive’y, the racing going to Happy Warrior, with .Mantua and Wapping in tho places. Quite apart from the merits of the ease, it was generally conceded that the stewards acted promptly and reasonably in inquiring into the miming of Roseclay following on his poor display on the opening day, and the fact Llutt I drastic action was taken is not going j to do the. racing ill this part of the world any harm, but rather serve, to give the public n sense of security and. stimulate interest in fixtures of tho future. On the opening day, liosedny was jumped out in a mile race and ridden to a standstill under a hefty weight, hut on the ond day he came out in a ten-furlong event, made the running at his own pace, and won comfortably. Looked at from the ordinary spectators’s point of view, the two performances were in marked contrast, hut it has to be said for the parties connected with the Imrso that, when in other hands, he gave sevpial startling exhibitions of inconsistent running by winning when least expected to do so A good horse in the best ol company and a galloper who appears to thrive on a light preparation, Roseday’s people courted adverse cr.t.cism when they produced him in -average company at Gore. IKuscday was ridden the fust day by A. H. Wilson, and when he won. hy I’. Rowell. The stewards gave their decision under Part 25. Rule 1, and Part s.i. paragraph (21) of the Rules of Racing. that "after reviewing his running to-day the committee arc of the opinion that on Monday, October 27 the horse, Roseday, was m t tun on'lris merits.” The decision was received with applause in nmnv quarters. .'-u appeal has been lodged. Glontui was regarded as a. certainty for the V. aikato Hunt Cup (savs the Auckland Star), carrying I,early £3OO more than the second fancy. Llewellyn. There was then a big drop to To Ton and Brown Heath, while the other runners were all paying good prices. To loa led for over a round, when a faulty jump saw him topple over. This left the favorite in charge, with a rude to go. but Adrienne was doing Ins work well behind the favorite, and three fences lrom home had run up to Glen ills. Tht latter could not go on with Adrienne, which came along jn front, and won very easily by a dozen lengths from the favorite. War Loan in tiie run home cut Brown Health out of third money, hut Brown Heath was unlucky ns Vie was badly interfered with when Te Ton fell, and later on made a faulty jump, which unbalanced him. Keystone was fourth, and Llewellyn next, the latter never look.ng to have a chance. In a statement regarding the 1 nrser case Mr J. R. Cor teen said : “On. Thursday 1 asked Mi L. K. &. MacKinnon to let me have < t\ rns for Purser, because 1 thought the yi.d horse had a good chance. MacKinnon said lie wanted Cairns for King Carnival, and I was determined that we would not start Purser un ess we could get a good rider for him. Mr Clove would not agree to The or on it starting until lie had received cabled instructions from Ind a, even though I offered to put £‘2ooo on the horse to save him getting into trouble with the new owner. We already had £3CO on The Monk, and had coup.eci him in doubles with Heroic, and we did not have a boh on Purser. I did not knew that the old horse was running until Godby told me at 12-M p.m. or. Saturday that he had received instructions to scratch The Monk. Godbv said then the oid hoi >e has a. "hell of a good chance.” Me said Purser would noQ run, because the "ettiurr of a joexey was Inc who's’ thing. Of course, it must be periVctlv plain flint v.*e could have backed ‘Purser at long prices the A-\? before the race for-twice the amount It is reported that Mr T. Jett’s mare It sizzle Dazzle is unl.kely to race again. It is bad luck ior her owner that she should lmve gone wrong as she is only four tears old. Bred bv her owner, she is hy Kiioronev from Semner by Symington from C’helvs, bv Sir Visto from Chcianc.ip . the ancestress of Heroic, and one or the greatest brood mares ot tiie present time. Rnzz’.c Dazzle started ton times as a two-year-old, tor live wins and five seconds, her sta.,e earnings being £2480. Last season she wen five races and was placed m five others in thirteen starts. earning £4,785 in stakes. Her successes included the New Zealand Oaks. G. G. Stead Gold Cup and Challenge [ Stakes, the last-named being the

meniornhie raw* last Easter in which she defeated Gloaming, covering 7 furlongs in liniii. "2 i 4-ssec. Jhat was her last race. Tilcto is no ladtor hrod mare in tlie Dammam, aiel her stud record will he watched w.tli great interest.

CRICKET, SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. KNOT AND. ADELAIDE, Nov. 4. 'Pile following i:s the South Australian team to play against England on Friday; V. Richardson, A. Richardson, ‘ AVhittv, Pritchard, Murray, Grimmott, Ambler, ’Well, \Yainwright, Harris, Walsh and Williams. •—I T .P. A.

ROWING. POVERTY BAY CLUB. The weekly meeting of the committee of the Poverty Bay Rowing Club was held in the club-house last evenring; present; Messrs. .1). Menzies (chairman). J. Scott C. Penny, T. Sheen, E. Reed, F. A. Stichbury, and W. Michie (lion. see.). It was decided to close entries for the Second Trial Fours for the. Joyce Memorial Cup on November 8, races to be rowed over the- mile and n-quar-tcr course. The following is the draw for the first trial fours racing to commence on Friday evening next:—J. T. Hill v. L. Illingworth/ C‘. Penny v. C. Ryan. -f. Scott v. F, A. Stichbury, D. 0. Menzies a bye.

BOXING. ERX. baxteiTdefeated- OX POINTS. PAUL DEMSKY WTXS AT GREYMOUTH. Not for many years had the Greymouth Boxing Association staged such an interesting liout as the exciting fifteen rounds of the professional contest h.etwecii Paul Bemsky and Em Baxter at the Town Hall on Saturday, October proved to be. Both tipping the scales at 0:-t 91bs, Demsky and Baxter were evenly matched. In the opening rounds Demsky was the .more aggressive, but Baxter’s wily footwork saved him trouble. Demsky scored with a succession of lefts, but liis opponent, who is equally effective with his right, delivered some telling blows to the chest and jaw. While clinching. Baxter’s left eye came into collision with Demsky’s head, and bled freely. This proved a big handicap to Baxter for the remainder of the fight, but provided r. demonstration cf his gnmeness. and resource. Baxter went down twice and afterwards fought a defensive battle, some part of the time ho c-ould sec out of only one eye and his gameness ire contending with such difficulties was not lost on the crowd. The announcement of the referee that the decision went to Demsky, met with’ a popular reception.