COURSING.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2513, 27 April 1882, Page 3

COURSING.

SHEFFIELD COURSING CLUB. The first fixture of this newly formed club was commenced on Tuesday, on the estate of Mr W. Minohin, near Sheffield. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance good. The events on the card were two in number, viz., a Trial Stake, for all aged dogs, for which nine accepted ; and a Puppy Stake, which closed with twelve entries.

Sport was initiated by Mr O. Campbell’s slut Bessie Bell and Mr J. Barr’s Don Pedro going to slips. A hare was soon found, and a short coarse ensued, in which the slut had all the best of it, Olito and Mary Grey were next brought forward, and speedily released to a long slip, in which the black slut was very prominent, but as the hare cleared through the fence, and a lot of give and take work ensued on the other side, an undecided course was pronounced. Patrician and Nettle were next sent on a long quest, in which the latter led, and turned the hare, doubling back to the other dog’s favor. Exchanges ensued, and eventually the black slut got in and held possession, winding up a brilliant course with a kill, and the flag wont up in her favor. Tho next course lay between Snowball and Daniel Webster, the former 'led to [the hare, and got the turn, holding possession for a long time, the fawn afterwards getting in by favor. A long series of exchanges followed, but ultimately Snowball resumed command, and the fawn dog had to take rear rank. Olito and Mary Grey were again brought* to the slipper, and a grand course ensued. Clito leading to the fence and over, getting the turn at about 200 yards from slip. The hare worked in a big circle back to the starting paddock, Olito still gamely holding his own, and rapidly scoring. After this the black slut got in off the turn, and scored a few points, but tho Borgia slut oame on with determination, and won a splendid trial with a kill. At this juncture, owing to an accident, Mr Flanagan decided to scratch Darkie, and consequently Mr Scott’s black dog Oina ran a bye. The Pappy Stakes were then commenced by Lady de Borgia and Sir Tatton being led to slips, and they were soon released to a big ’un on the plough. The slut led, turned, and did a lot of work, after which she allowed Sir Tatton to make a few points, but oame on at last with evident determination, and gave the fawn dog the go-by and killed, the flag going up in her favor. The next course lay between Lady of the Lake (who, by the way, is a daughter of tho late Mr Andrew Duncan’s well-known slut Bluebell) and a blue dog belonging to Mr Clinton named Spanker. They were released to a good Blip and a big hare, tho slut leading up, and getting the turn, and still holding possession ran up a big score, but tho hare being a traveller, the slut was pumped after a more than average spin, and then the superior strength of Spanker told, and he proceeded to wipe out the slut’s big score, point by point, winding up with a kill, and winning a long trying course. Mr Jebson’s Sheffield then met Mr J, Barr’s Flying Doe, and beat her almost pointless. After this Mr G. Plaskett’s fawn dog Skipper had a very close trial with Mr Hislop’s dog Hartley, only beating him by a point. Mr George Willis’ Tibby Fuller then tried conclusions with Mr Armstrong’s Tiohborne, and tho latter was proved to be an unsuccessful claimant. The next course was put on the card as between Eva and Welcome, but the latter dog being disqualified on the score of not being his owner’s property at the date of nomination, the former ran a bye. The first ties of the Trial Stakes was then called on, and Bessie Bell and Olito were brought to slip, and were speedily released to a good traveller, but despite a heap of good work put in by Olito, Bessie Bell scored a win ia a course that did credit alike to her breeding and trainer. Subsequent to this Snowball led Nettle in a good trial, but tho result proved that Nettle was the worst dog of the two. Oina was in the slips to run his bye for a long time, but night coming on put a stop to the day’s sport. Early on Wednesday morning sport was resumed on Mr Mincbin’o estate, Oina running his bye, after which Lady de Borgia was defeated by Spanker in the Puppy Stakes, although the slut ran well. Tibby Fuller then met Sheffield, and won a wellcontested course with a bit to spare. Eva then ran a bye. The two dogs left in to try conclusion# for the final were Mr George Willis’# slut Eva and Mr Clinton’s Spanker. The owner of Eva claimed the half-hour’s grace on account of her having just ran a course. Time being called they were slipped to a big hare, and the little black, despite the work she had done previously, led gamely to the hare and got the turn ; exchanges ensued, but the slut proved too good for Spanker, and the flag went up in her favor. Appended are the results of Wednesday’# coursing. Trial Stakes. First ties (continued). Oina ran a bye Second ties. Bessie Bell beat Oina Final. As both dogs loft in the stake belonged to the same owner, the first and second money was considered divided between Mr O. Campbell’s f wa Bessie Belle, by Young Ridley —Bubina, and his w d Snowball, by Norman —Speedy Sheffield Derby. First Ties. Spanker beat Lady de Borgia '1 ibby Fuller beat Sheffield Eva beat Skipper Smond Ties. Spanker beat Tibby Puller Eva ran a bye Final. Mr George Willis’s blk w s Eva, by Spring— Maggie beat Mr W. Clinton’s be d Spanker, by Stirabout—Fly, and won the stake. Mr G. A. Keys, the secretary of the club, then stepped forward and thanked Mr Minchin for his courtesy in placing his ground at the disposal of the club for the meeting, which had proved so successful, asking those present to give three hearty cheers for Mr Minchin, Messrs Turner and Adam McDonnell (the judge and slipper) and Vlr Atkinson, who had also placed his land at tho disposal of the club for its meeting. Mr Minohin briefly acknowledged the compliment, as also did the other gentlemen. A word of praise is due to both judge and slipper. The decisions of Mr Turner gave every satisfaction, and as slipper Mr Adam McConnell would be hard to beat. Indeed, the success of tho meeting was mainly due to their exertions. Mr G. A. Keys, the secretary, was most indefatigable, and his excellent management conduced to the best results.