WORLD OF SPORT.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10320, 1 February 1927, Page 7

WORLD OF SPORT.

TAKAPUNA RACES DESERT GLOW WINS BIG Handicap AUCKLAND, Jan. 31. The Takapuna Jockey Club’s summer meeting concluded to-day. The weather was fine. There was a good attendance. The totalisator put through £39,100 compared with £53,962 on the corresponding day last pear. The grand total for the meeting was £97,313 against £116,689 10s last year. Following are the result^: Moana Handicap.—2 Cantab (H. Lee) 1, 4 Alonsoa 2, 5 King Arch 3. Also started: 1 King Emerald, 6 Wyoming, 9 Bright Comet, 3 Day Taro, 10 Clockwork, 7 Abbey Day, a Salamander, 11 Queen Abbey. Won by threequarters of a length and a length. Daytaro was fourth. Time, 1.28 2-5.

Waiwera High Weight Handicap.— 3 Kamehameha (Carmont) 1, 5 Ngarara 2,2 Uralla 3. Also started: Royal Form (coupled with Uralla), 4 Hangawera, 1 Rangitahi, 8 Dead Sweet, 7 Praiseworthy, 9 Sea Comet, 6 Day Bell. Won by a neck and a -head. Hangawera was fourth. Time, 2.27.

" Devonport Handicap.—s Bright Dawn (Keesing) 1,2 Maeroon 2, 6 Judge’s Box 3. Also started: 1 War Officer, 4 Lady Robinson, 8 Rina Maunga, 3 Lady Cintra, 7 Mervette. Won by a neck and two lengths. Suburban Handicap.—ll Aurumavis (Goldsboro) 1, 1 Tea Bell 2, 0 Aussie 3. Also started: 6 Day Guard, 9 King Merv, 8 York Abbey, 13 Archeen, 5 Chairman, 2 Flying Juliet 7 Delightment, 3 Ned Kelly, 14 Lady Lois, 10 Dan Quin. 11 Archeno, 15 Pagoda. Won by a neck each way. York Abbey was fourth. Time, 1.13. Takapuna Handicap.—2 Desert Glow (McTavish) 1, 3 Transformer (Lee) 2, 5 Spoony (Driscoll) 3. Also started: 1 Eden Hall, 2 Town Bank, 6 Barometer and Quincoma (bracketed), 8 Lord Star, 7 Papatu. A neck each way. Eden Hall was fourth. Time, 2.24. Hobson Handicap.—2 Paganelli (Keesing) 1, 1 In the Shade 2, 3 Speechless 3. Also started: Auriculus, 6 King Willonyx, 5 Exalted. Won by a long head and a length. Exalted was fourth. Time, 1.14.

Rangitoto Handicap.—2 Golden Krist (G. Holland) and 4 Kamehameha (E. Keesing) dead heat 1, 3 Wenday 3. Also started: 1 Te Koroke, 6 Rahepoto, 5 Maveelish', 8 Arch Queen, 7 Marble Mount, 9 Sea Comet. Won by a length and a half. Sea Comet was fourth. Time, 1.50. Anniversary Handicap.—s Scat (T. Green) 1, 4 Pelham 2, 1 Ring the Bell 3. Also started: 6 Charlady, o Merry Damon, 2 Aurumavis, 10 Miss Vera, 7 Hyde Park, 12 Muscari, 14 Gold Fern, 13 Tinioto, 9 Antrim Boy 11 Clarus, 8 Nucleus. Won by half a length and three lengths. Miss Vera was fourth. Time, 1.27 2-5. P.A.

NOTTS ON THE RACING (Special to the Times.) AUCKLAND, Jan. 31. The summer meeting of the Takapuna Jockey Club concluded at Devonport to-day. The weather, with.,the exception of a couple of showers, was fine, but there was only a fair attendance. In the Moana Handicap with which proceedings commenced, King Emerald carried £3)5 more than Cantab, while Daytaro was next fancied. Cantab led all the way. He held his position across the top from'King Arch, King Emerald, Alonsoa, Daytaro, and Wyoming. Cantab was the first to turn for home followed by Alonsoa King Arch, King Emerald and Daytaro and going on won by threequarters of a length from Alonsoa, who beat King Arch by a length. Daytaro was fourth and then came Ivrhg Emerald, Wyoming, White Comet and Salamander. The stewards held- an inquiry into alleged interference to King Emerald, and C. Davies, rider of King Arch, was suspended for a month. He will, appeal against the- decision. \ll paraded for the Waiwera High-Veio-ht Handicap, and Rangitahi war: made about a £3OO better favorite than the bracket Royal Form and Uralla, while there was also good support for Kamehameha. .Along the back Praiseworthy, Day Bell and Uralla were together, followed by Kamehameha, Sea Comet, Hangawera and Rangitahi. Before the top was reached Uralla had taken charge from Kamehameha, Hangawera, Day Bell and Rangatalii. Uralla was the first to turn for home from Kamehameha, Hangawera, Ngarara and Rangatahi. Kamehameha then drew out and Ngarara came fast on the outside. In a good finish Kamehameha got the decision by a neck from, Ngarara, who beat Uralla by a head. Hangawera Was fourth, with Dead Sweet,’ Day Bell and Royal Form next. in the Devonport Handicap W ai unicer was j use a Utile oetter oac-Keu man -Via croon wane J-auy omtra Was. next most sougnt ait-ei\ -tiaerouii was soon in iron! ana across me tOjy -viacrojn was atteiltieu oy lirignu mmn, ullage s t>ox, War ufiicer ana Liiuy atuineson. Hie oruer jnto tne straignt was muon tne same, not auout oO -\aras from nome yiacroon tu-eU. origin: Dawn got up m time to beat ner by a necn. J uuge s Dux was two lengths away third, with v\ ar Uihcer, am ay Cintra, liana Manga and uaay iiomeson next. Letter of Credit was the only scratching for the Suburban Handicap. Tea Deli carried about £b(J more man Flying Juliet, with Ned Kelly .iext in uemanci. lork Abbey ana King Merv led along the back from Chairman, Hying Juliet, Delightment and Archeno. King Merv and lork Abbey were still together across the top, attended by Chairman, Dan Quin, Ned Kelly and Archeno. York Abbey was the first to turn lor home from Ned Kelly and Archeno. At the distance Tea Dell, Aurumavis and Aussie, who had been a good way back, came through and in a- good finish Aurumavis got the decision by a neck from Tea Dell, who beat Aussie by the same distance. York Abbey was fourth followed by Dan Quin, Delightment, Archeno, Hying Juliot, Ned Kelly and Archeno. "Muscari and Thursby failed to keep their engagements for the Takapuna Handicap. Eden Hall was about £IOO better backed than Town Bank, while Transformer and Desert Glow were next fancied. Going past the stewards’ stand, Papatu was attended by Eden Hall, Desert Glow, Lard Star, Transformer, Town Bank, Spoony, Barometer and Quincoma Dy the time the bade was reached Transformer liad run to the front, from Papatu, Eden Hall, Lord Star, Desert Glow, Town Bank and Spoony. Across the top, Transformer was. attended by Desert Glow, Eden Hall, tfuincoma, Papatu, and Spoony. Transformer was first to turn tor homo just in front of Desert Glow, Eden Hall, Quincoma, -Spoony and Papatu. Desert Glow then took charge and went on to win by a neck from Transformer, who beat Spoony by a similar distance. Eden Hall, Papatu, Quincoma. Town Bank Lord Star and Barometer were the next t» finish. After his victory in the two-year-old race on the first day, Ip the Shade was made a, very warm favorite for the Hobson Handicap, with Speechless next fancied When the barrier weiit up King Willonyx whipped round, and lost a lot of ground, paganelli led along the back from In the Shade, Exalted, Speechless,

and Auriculus'. Paganelli was the fust to turn for home from Exalted, In the Shade, and Speechless, and in a good finish Paganelli got the decision by a long head from In the Shade, who beat Speechless by a length and a-half. Exalted was fourth, followed by Auriculus. Te Koroke was made about a £4OO better favorite than Golden Krist for the Rangitoto Hack Handicap while Wenday was best backed of the others engaged. Arch Queen led along the back and across the top from Star Comet, Maveelish, hameliamelia, Golden Krist arid Te Koroke. Kamehameha was r lie ni\st to turn for home from Star Come:;, Maveeilsli and Golden Krist. Golden Krist then put in his claim and got up in time to dead heat wirli Karoekameha. Wenday was two lengihs away third, followed ay Te Koroke, Marble Mount, Star yomet, and M.aveelish.

The programme concluded with the Anniversary Handicap, r < ost support going to, Ring the Bell (£1388) Aurumavis (£910), and Horry Damon (£903). Antrim Boy was in charge across the top with Pelham, Scat, Ring the Bell, Miss Veia and Charlady next. There was not much change as they 4 timed foi home, and Scat then came through to beat Pelham by half a length with King the Bell threequa,’ters of a length further hack third. Miss Vera, Charlady, CUarus, Nucleus and Meriy Damon were next. TE KUITI WEIGHTS AUCKLAND, Jan. 31. The following weights, have been declared for the Te Kuiti races: Maiden Handicap.—Town Guard 9.0, Ladv Spalpeen 8.12 Fair Abbey 8.10, Delysian, Lady Cintra 8.7, Day Lass 8.6, Capt. Colham, Lord Penury mare, Blags, Wakakino i White Light 8.5 Velma Day 8.3, Teramanga, Lady Faye, Catupa.lt, Day Rose, Miss Sphinx. Redmar, Achusla, Catalans, Miss Comet, Komak, Ballaehulish, Whetuhine, Orbit, Glad Abbey, Elmestra 8.0. " Te Kuiti Cup.—Desert Glow 9.6, Transformer 8.8, Day Guard 8.5, Spoony 8.3, Gold Jacket 8.2, Ring the Bell. 7.10, Charlady 7.8, Lord Star, Miss Vera, Merry Damon 7.6, Hyde. Park 7.3, Royal F0rm.7.1, Raraiigi, Clarus, Kamehameha. Macroon 7.0. Puketutu Handicap.—York Abbey 910, Pegaway 9.9. Ring the Bell 9.9, The Author 9.0, Miss Egypt 8.12, Tekoroke 8.8; Peter Rosa, Peppon 8.0. Awakino Handicap.—York Abbey 9.0 Dave 8.12, Flying Juliet 8.5, Miss Egvpt 8.0, Letter of Credit 7.7, Te Koroke 7.8, Illingar, Clams 7.0. Otorohanga Handicap.—Ned Kelly 9.7, Dobbin 8.13, Rarangi 8.9, Macroom 8.5, Abbess 8.1, Llandudus 7.13. Subdivision 7.10, Bracken Abbey 7.10, Value 7.7, Winsome 1 Boy 7.6, Some Lady, Judge’s Box 7.5, Gold Clip 7.3 Town Guard, Rose Marie. Starfield 7.2, Bright Comet 7.1, Repai, Delysian, Miss Sphinx, Lady Faye, Miss Joyce, High Rose. Abbey Queen, Lucy Gliters. Venus Abbey 7.0. Stewards Handicap.— Dave 9.0, Pelliam 8.12, Chairman 8.9, Flying Juliet 8.7, Ned Kelly 8.1, Arch Opal 7.13, Letter of Credit 7.11, Quinette 7.6, Tinoiti 7.0. Tekumi Hack Handicap.-—Te Koroke 10.0, Ngarara 9.1, Hangawera 8.11, Llandudus 8.10, Maveelish, Air Queen 8.7, Topping 8.6, Athenry 8.4, Lightwood 8.3, Sailor Boy 8.2, Day Lass, Bizarro, Lady Cintra, Plane Pearl, Whetuhine, Hauru, Glen Maree 8.0. Hack Hurdles.—Daddy’s Girl 10.7, Slump 10.6, Gold Rep 10.5, Pendennis 10.4, West Abbey 10.2, Uralla 10.0, Pouri 9.10, Star of the East 9.4, Town Hall 9.3, Day Comet gelding, Blags 9.2, Zanna, Lady Spalpeen, Ahirere 9.0. —P.A. TEA BELL SOLD (Special to the Times.) AUCKLAND, Jam 31. The three-year-old co’t .4 via.-J».iH by Tea Tray-Hula Girl, owned by Messrs J. C. and P. S. Gleeson, of Auckland, has been sold to Mr Mr H. Spry of Mel'mi.-io. lea Bell was a pretty useful *'vo-vear-olu last season, and is just striking form this season.

BOWLS.

TOLAGA BAY TOURNAMENT. HIGH STANDARD OF PLAY. The week-end bottling tournament played off at Tolaga Bay concluded yesterday when Hueston (Gisborne) beat Jenkins (Kahutia) in the final gfter a most interesting and keenly contested game. The greens were in perfect order and the standard of play throughout the tournament was of a very high order. Results of the games are as follow : A SECTION First round: Prince 25 v. Stoneham 21, Neill 22 v. Fotlieringham 19, Hueston 32 v. Munns 7. , Second round: Prince 20 v. Wilkinson 13, Stoneham 23 v. Fotlieringham 22, Hueston 22 v. Neill 12, Munns 23 v. Paequalin 11: Third round: Stoneham 20 v. 1 acqualin 17 j Hueston 27 v. Prince 11; Munns 23 v. F'otheringham 2; Neill 26 v. Hutchins 12. Fourth round: Hueston 22 v. fotheringham 6; Neill 26 v - Stoneham 8- Prince 27 v. Paequalin U; Munns 21 v’. Smith 20. Fifth round: Neill 21 v. Paequalin 12; Hueston 22 v. Stoneham 12 ; Prince 22 v. Stoneham 11; Prince 22 v. Munns 14. Sixth round: Fotlieringham 15 v. Paequalin 12; Hueston. 18 y. McGregor 14; Munns 23 v. Stoneham 4; Neil 21 v. Prince 9. B SECTI ON First round: J. Allan 23 v. Wilkinson 15; Guthrie 24 v. Hutchins 13; McGregor 23 v. Emith 9; Dudfield 21 v. Paequalin 9. - . Second round: Dudfield 28 v. Smith 9; Hutchins 24 v. McGregor 14 ; Allen 26 v. Gluthrie 10. Third round: Wilkinson 24 v. McGregor 20;; Guthrie 26 v. Smith 21; Dudfield 24 v. Allen 18. . Fourth round: Dudfield 16 v. Wilkinson 10; Allen 19 v. Hutchins 12$ McGregor 21 v. Guthrie 9. Fifth round: Wilkinson 19 v. Smith 15; McGregor 22 v. Allen 16; Dudfield 23 v. Hutchins 20; Guthrie 22 v. Fotlieringham 19. Sixth round: Gutlme 14 v. Dudfield 13; Hutchins 16 v. Wilkinson 15; Allen 15 v. Smith 14. RESULTS OF SECTIONS A sections: Hueston 6 wins, 0 loss; Neill 5,1; Prince 4,2; Martins 4,2; Stoneham 2,4; Fotlieringham 1,5; Paequalin 0, 6. B section: Dudfield 5,1; Guthrie 4,2; Allen 4, 2: McGregor 4. 3; Hutchins 2,4; Wilkinson 2,4; Smith l), 6. In the final between the Gisborne Club’s team (H. Bright, Cossey, Stephenson and Hueston, skip), and the Kahutia Club’s team (Lane, Raeburn, Jenkins, and Dudfield, skip), very fine play Was witnessed. Give and take play followed up till the ninth head, when the score was! 10—4 Hueston on the next three heads scored 3,2, and 2, and although on the 15th head Dudfield scored 4, Hueston maintained his lead throughout, the final .score .being 23—20 in the Gisbornite (Hueston’s) favor. The main feature of the game was the consistent playing rf I (auburn, No. 2 for Dudfield, and the accurate dn' ing of Stephenson, pi lying No. 3 for Hueston. Al tlie dose of the play the president, Mr G. A. Neill, in an appropriate speech, presented t the trophies, calling for cheers for the winners. Mr (Hueston responded, and: called for cheers for the runiiers-up.