SPORTING.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1272, 10 February 1883, Page 2

SPORTING.

We learn from a reliable source that Mr M. H. Smith does not intend accepting with his mare Mavis for any of the events at the forthcoming race meeting. The rumour that Tartar would not bo a likely starter is somewhat confirmed by the fact that he has not been seen out lately. It is said that his late match with Morning Star shelved him for a time. Young Harries, the well-known jockey who was so ill in Auckland from inflammation of the bowels, had a relapse shortly after his arrival here, but we are glad to state has pulled through so far that he is once more enabled to get about. After a short space of time we expect to see him again in the pigskin. Although there is a considerable amount of small wagering on the coming races, it seems strange that the greatest interest is taken in thee Hack Race when Aromoho and Gundagai are expected to meet. The former is, however, the favorite, and odds are being freely laid upon him. The sporting community are reminded that Tuesday, 13th inst , is the night of general entry for the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s annual meeting. (per united press association). DUNEDIN, This Day. Alfred Austin has accepted, on behalf of young Scott, the challenge of Daniel O’Leary, to walk anyone in the Australian Colonies. The great American pedestrian has just arrived in Melbourne, and Austin has written to him backing Scott to walk a 24 hours’ match for £lOO or £2OO aside, the match to take place in Dunedin. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. A well-known sportsman, who races under under the name of George Bate, has decided to retire from the Turf, and his stud is announced for sale. It includes the Poet and Hilda.