SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18817, 10 May 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

FORBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB. A SUCCESSFUL WINTER FIXTURE. GENERAL LINK MAKES CUP TIME. (Special to the Times.) DUNEDIN. May 8. Bright, sunshine, with a light breeze, prevailed for the concluding day of the Forbury Park Trotting Club's Winter fixture, consequently there was a very large attendance of Dunedin residents, while visitors were to be met with from several North Island centres, the West coast of the South Island, and the provincial districts of Canterbury, Marlborough and Southland —the southern contingent was easily the strongest numerically of the current season. The track was in excellent order, and, as was expected under favourable conditions, the winner of the principal events General Link, had no difficulty in qualifying for the N.Z. Trotting Cop with its tight class requirement of 3.33 or better. The management was good and Mr W. Dunne’s starting efforts were of a uniform character. The racing was of a more interesting nature than on the opening day and the excitement rose to a high pitch in the Victory end Renown Handicaps when the leading horses in their respective races came pacing home in line until within a few yards of the winning post. Speculation was very keen, the totalisator investments amounting to £37,845 10s, as comuared with £27,643 10s on the corresponding day of last year. The total for the meeting was £61,402, as against £4S.601 during the past season. Results: — SECOND AMATEUR HANDICAP (saddle) £l3O, second £3O; thinl £lO. One mile and a-half.

2 W. D. Cowie’s br g The Gunner, by Bellman, aged. 72yds bhd. (Owner) 1 1 Black Harold, (Harold Rothschild — Geo. M. I’atchen mare, oyrs, scr., (J. Dames) 2 5 Van Director. 60yds bhd 3 .also startl'd —14 George J., 12 Jean "Rothschild., 13 Tommy Direct, 16 Raymius, 0 1.a.-ca Lad. 14 Squeezer, 16 Gwendoline Fontaine. 10 IToui Jim, 3 Ben Wallace, 6 Littlefield, 4 Armistice, 7 Winker Dillon. S Omuva, 14 Roseberry. Times, 3min 32 2-5 secs; 3niin 34secs: Smin. 42 l-ssecs. PACIFIC HANDICAP (harness), £175. Second £25 ; third £lO. Class 3.42. On? mile and a-half. 1 G, Craw’s b c Nelson Derby, scr.. ! Owner 1 1 5 Indian Child (Harold Rothschild — Roanoke 6vrs, scr. (W. Jonest .. 2 16 Biddy Tracey, 96yds bhd (J. R. McMurray) 3 Also started —17 Ben O’ Hau 2yrs, 5 Honest Ned. 15 Mascot. 10 Daphne Patch, 2 Nibbidard, 9 Tracey Boy, 20 Rothstar, 11 War Scott. Indiana Girl, 14 Robert R-, 16 Driftmine, 7 Galindo Belle, 13 Seaward Spot. 6 Havrincourt Wood. 3 Nightcaps, 4 Annie’s Dream.. 21 Eric Rothschild, 19 Cro-s Battery. 12 Tat-y Dillon. Won by a dozen Innrrhs. Times, 3.44 1-5; 3.4S 1-5; 3.-19 1-5. IMPROVER'' 1 HANDICAP (saddle) , £175. ITihoptiled trotters. Class 3.50, One mile and a-half. 4 J. B. Fox’s ’or g Rito, aged, 4Syds bhd lE. J. Dwvcri 1 1 Cowar. scr 2 6 W. IF, 72yds bhd 3 Al-o started —12 Child Haidee. 19 Lady Ola. 15 Kentucky Moor, 2 Lady Elwnod, IS Ardwood, 7 Miss Malvern, 3 Effie Bingen, j.6 Lady Milford, 17 Wallace Maid. S Peter the First. 11 Lady Evelyn, 12 Ngapuna, 5 A; ray Child, 10 Kola Bell, 14 Peter Islam, 9 Moving Picture. 13 Syndicate. Won by rwo lengths. Times, 3.49 4-5; 3.50 1-5; VICTORY HANDICAP (harnessi £SOO. Second £75 ; third £25. Two miles. 2 Mi - s V. Gunn’s hj g General Link, aged 72vds bhd (A. Butterfield < .. .. 1 4 R. ,J. Stone's ch g Gleaming, oyrs, 12 yds bhd (W. Warren; 2 5 J. Burke's ch hj Colenut, oyrs. 24yds bhd (A. Hendrickson) 3 Al-o started—S Vilo (McDermott), 7 11 a agitata Lass (F. E. Jones), 3 Partner LA. Flemingi, 5 Emperor (F. Holmes), o .Mimevmakfr (J. Bryce i, 10 Mintson (A. Wilson i, 1 Albert Cling (J. Henderson). Won by slightly over a length. Time, 3min 30 l-osi cs. KOVAL HANDICAP (saddle) £2OO. Second £3u ; third £ls. Class 4.54. Two 12 J, Chotnie’s hlk m Rewanui, aged, ,rr. ill Wither.-) 1 3 Nellie Scott (Harold Direct—Kentucky mare) Oyrs. 36yds bhd .... 2 4 Silver Shoe, 72yds bhd (O. Reed) 3 Al-o started —S Brown OwL 2 Malice, 7 Lily I lilJon. 10 Royal Chance. 14 Guardess, 5 The Rook. 13 Vera K., 11 Winnie G„ 6 Jam' Wilkes, 9 Gladiolu, 3 G.M. Dillon, Won by six lengths. Times, 4.54 1-5; 4.53 1-5; 4.50 3-5. PENTNSri.A HANDICAP (harness) £2OO. Second £3O; third £ls. Unhopplcd trotters only. Class 5.0. Two miles. 1 Mrs J. Timparry’s b g Solace, aged, 60yds bhd (A. Pringle) 1 4 l-'cel'ini. scr. (T. G, Fox) 2 5 Parkfield, 4Syds bhd 3 Al-o started—lo King Pirate, S Lady Wild, 3 Miss Patty. 7 Exmoor, 9 Patard, 6 TViniata, 2 Speculator. Won by three lengths. Times, 4.53 2-5; 5.1 4-59 3-5. RENOWN HANDICAP (harness) £250. Socond £35; third £ls. Class 3.27. One mile aol a-haif. 4 H. Saundcre’s br m Vilo, 4yrs, scr. (E. McDermott) 1 3 Stockade 24yds bhd (F. Holmes jun.) 2 3 Vice-Ailmiriil, 36yds bhd (M. Edwards) 3 Abo started—-6 Legacy, 3 Ihllonwood, 6 Shanghai. Won by a bare length. Time, Smin 2S 4-ssecs. FAREWELL HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Second £3O; third £ls. Class 2.20. One mile. 3 Mr Weymouth’s b g Trooper Dillon, aged (A. Butterfield) 1 21 Robert Dillon, scr. (R. Humphries) 2 2 Gieu Mavis (coupled with winner) 30yds bhd 3 Also started —6 Matin Chimes, 12 Bacehas. S Bridgewood and Stanley Direct (coupled), 7 Royal Step, 14 F. E. BeDs, 9 BellLtshion, 5 G.M. Dillon, 2 Dora Derby, 4 Petrova, 10 Croinstall, 13 Locaudn Dillon, 3 Ramitiarri, 15 Ben Dillon. Time, *>miu 17 l-osccs.

NOTES ON THE RACING,

BY SIR MODRED. DUNEDIN, May S. It. is a long time since the Porbury Park elay path was in such good order on a race day ;ls it was to-day, consequently quite a number of horses bettered their times to an extern that is going to trouble them in future competition, unless they make pronounced improvement as racehorses. There vas a very large attendance to-day, and, during the earlier races, many people were shut out from recording their investments on the tntnhsator owing to their delay in making ui> their minds until the last possible minute. In connection with the crowding of the inner enclosure the club are unfortunate in not having the use of the roomy grandstand that should have been ready some mr/iths ago. It appears that there is something unsatisfactory' about the ediiice. owing to the foundations sinking unevenly, or some similar happening, the result being that building operations have been suspended and use of the stand confined to a few officials and pressmen. The racing was of a more exciting class than on Thursday and the big crowd in evidence sent forth lusty shouts and eheers in appreciation of the prolonged and close finishes in several of the events. A curious experience has to be noted in regard to the afternoon’s racing, in that what are known as the "double events-,” were won by, the tint rider (A. Butterfield) and horses

(General Link and Trooper Dillon) that | proved successful in the coupling events of the first day. The bookmakers had a pleasant experience in connection with double wagering on the first day, but the combination General Link —Trooper Dillon was supported for real money to-day.

When the wagering opened on the Second Amateur Handicap there was a rush to get on Black Harold and he was always favourite but The Gunner was heavily backed towards the close of speculation. Lasca Lad made the early running, but Black Harold was always close to him. In the back stretch Black Harold was in command but The Gunner headed him off at the far turn, the pair being well clear of the field. The Gunner, by Bellman (W. D. Cowiel jogged home a very easy winner by ten lengths from Black Harold (J. Dynes) with Van Director over a dozen lengths away third, then came Winker Dillon and Armistice. The track suited the winner, who gave a better showing than on the opening day.

There was a very nice field for the Pacific Handicap, but there was no doubt about a favourite, as Nelson Derby was always first, selection and he eventually wound up the hottest of favourites. TJhe favourite commenced well and it may be said that the race was at once all over bar the shouting. The baby pacer drew away from the outset and won in a jog, displaying perfect action. The youngster is well grown and splendidly furnished for a two-year-old and is owned by his trainer-driver, Mr G. Craw, of Palmerston North, who has sunk a large amount of capital in the light harness sport of late. He is claimed to be the best of his age yet produced in Maorikind and there is every reason to think the contention is correct. Nelson Derby was bred by Mrs M. Duncan, of christchurch, and ranks as a full-brother to the smart three-year-old square trotter Native King. Second place in the race was filled by Indian Child (W. Jones) and third money went to another Gore representative, viz., Biddy Tracey (J. R McMurray). The Invercargill mare Cross Battery (F. Holmes, jun.) was fourth followed by Honest Ned. The winner almost pulled up to score by a dozen lengths, with two lengths between second and third.

In the Improvers’ Handicap warm favourite Convar (N. L. Price) led all the way to the straight with Rito overhauling him, the pair being well clear of the field. In the home stretch Rito, by Black Ribbon —■ Princess May (E. J. Dwyer) finished very strongly to beat Corwar by two lengths, with W.D, (A. McGregor) some distance away, Syndicate (A. McLellan) fourth.

In the Victory Handicap Vilo made the

n-’i-e from Gleaming, with Moneymaker and Rangitata Lass some distance away heading the others. Partner swerved across the track and lost all chance at the start. General Link started well and was in front of the favourite (Albert Cling) at the stand. Starting the second lap Vilo led Gleaming, the pair racing sLx lengths clear of Moneymaker and Rangitata Lass. Before commencing the last lap Vilo broke badly and Gleaming was left by himself, with Rangitata Lass and Emperor next. Racing down the back straight Emperor left Rangitata Lass and pursued the leader, closely followed by Colenut, with General Link coming fast. Gleaming ran wide into the straight and was at once challenged by Emperor and Colenut, while General Link got a good run on the rails. The leaders were racing in line when General Link, by General Mac — In.f>erialwood (A. Butterfield) got up and won by over a length from Gleaming, with Colenut a neck away third, just beating Emperor, Albert Cling close up fifth. The winner travelled at a fast rate throughout and duly qualified for the New Zealand Trotting Cup. The placed horses were timed at: —4min 30 4-ssecs; 4min 36 2-ssec.s; 4rain 35 3-ssecs.

The Gore-owned mare Nellie Scott (G. S. Smith) was a very warm favourite for the Royal Handicap. At the start Royal Chance -tood on the mark and took no part in the race, while Malice commenced badly, and G, M. Dillon broke pacing into the back straight Rewanui took command early and soon established a strong lead. With a lap to go Rewanui was still in command, while Silver Shoe was in second place, with the favourite handy. In the back straight Nellie Scott broke, hut was soon going fast again, while Malice, Jane Wilkes and The Rook were all in good positions. Holding hi- own the Rakaia gelding Rewanui, by Lord Chancel-lor-Princess Minnie (D. Withers) won by -ix lengths from Nellie Scott, who beat S Iver Shoe by less than two lengths for second place, then came Malice (Pringle), .lino Wilkes (W. Jones) and The Rook. The whiner returned a price of over quarter of a century.

At the start for the Peninsula Handicap Winiata broke up and several others commenced badly, including Lady Wild, Miss Patty and Exmoor. Lovebird went away smartly while Speculator began badly and did not hit out as he should have done according to his performances. Solace was soon in second place and was always making an impression on the leader. Racing round the far turn Solace was close to Lovebird and travelling fast was in front at the last bend. Mrs J. Timpany’s Solace won nicely by three length' from Lovebird, with Parkfield a long way off third, then came Lady Wild (T. Tilson), Miss Patty and speculator. The winner was turned out in good shape by T. Kelt, who has always prepared the Sir Hector—Kentucky mare gelding for his best performances.

There was heavy betting in connection with the middle distance harness event, Renown Handicap, for which Stockade was made a better favourite than Vice-Admiral, while there was a large sum of money available for the hacking of the other four starters. F. Hohnes showed the way for a tune with the Australian-bred Dillonwood, but McDermott presently realised that the race was being slowed down by the pacemaker, and he crowded on full sail for the remainder of the trip. Vilo, a daughter of Brent Locanda (imp.) and Violet M., held her own to the end, but she was under heavy press ore from end to end of the home stretch to stall off Stockade and Vice-Ad-miral, who filled the places in that order. The winner is trained by her owner and breeder Mr H. Saunders, of Waimatc, and, when she becomes more seasoned, it is expected that she will successfully join the select band that race in high-class two-mile contests.

CANTERBURY TURF NOTES. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, May 9. At Riccarton to-day KHrusth, assisted by Brackenfield, started off at the nine furlong peg and, keeping together most of the way, the former left the journey behind in the good time of Imin 56 3-osecs, with Brackenfield a length and a half away. It was an impressive showing, especially by the former, as he finished well. Amylhas and Mustard Pot, from almost a standing start, were on terms at the end of a nice run over five furlongs, doing it in Imin 3 3-ssecs. Both horses finished very well. Arrow-smith, whom it was intended to gallop six furlongs, took off with G. Young at the seven furlong peg, and, galloping resolutely right through, covered the distance in Imin 28 2-ssecs—a fine performance, seeing that he was under a puli a long way from home. Karo, who gave Adopted about a dozen lengths start, beat him decisively at the end of a mile in Imin 42secs, the last seven furlongs talcing Imin 29 2-ssecs. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. HANDICAPS FOR WINTER MEETING. AUCKLAND, May 9. The following handicaps have been declared for the A_R.C.’s Whnter meeting:— GREAT NORTHERN HURDLES (21 miles) —Thrace 11.12, Sir Solo 11.2, Pararoa 11.0, Rekanui and Kauri King 10.13,

Omahu 10.12, Cynic and Lord Nagar 10.9, Kohu and Yankee Jack 10.7, Coldstream and Marc to tar a 10.6, Seadown, Gang Awa’, Pendoon and Ghietanut 10.0, All Talk, Marconi and All Over 9.12, Luperino, Mill o’ Cowrie and Harbour Light 9.9, Lochella 9.8, Risingham 9.2, Forward Lady, Meltchikoff,. Lady Energy, Gunwale, Deviation, Cadet, Slowcoach and Jackaloo 9.0. GREAT NORTHERN STEEPLECHASE (about 34 miles) —Waimai 12.3, Master Strowan 11.12, Thrace, Coalition and Old Mungindi 11.10, No Surrender 11.8, Gladful 11.4, Lochella and Sir Solo 11.0, Gang Awa’ 10.13, Omahu 10.12, Cynic 10.9, Troublesome, Yankee Jack and Maraetotara 10.7, Tenacious 10.5, Marconi 10.2, Battletide 10.1, Polthogue 9.12, First Line and First Call 9.11, Luperino 9.10, Harbour Light 9.9, Peneton 9.8, Oakleigh, Guanaco, Slowcoach, Golden Glow, Wirakino, Normanby, Sandringham, Garry Owen and Jackaloo 9.7. CORNWALL HANDICAP (14 miles) Parisian Diamond 10.11, Onslaught 10.2, Mangamahoe 10.0, Maioha 9.8, Rockfield 9.7, Alteration 9.5, All Over and Marquetteur 9.4, Trespass 8.12, Gold Kip, Taunnha and Punks 8.11, Blue Cross and Bagdad 8.7, General Advance, Risingham and Cashmere S.G, Nightraider 8.5, Waiuta, Demos, Archie, Bitholia, Marble Slab, Isingarch, Miss Leslie and Glen Canny 8.0,

FOOTBALL. ATTRACTIVE GAMES. The second games of the Sports Protection Banner played on Saturday produced more attractive football, and the game* were keenly fought. On Rugby Park under good conditions Banks and Law and Public Service had a great tussle, the former eventually winning by a narrow margin after a game full of incident, that worked the spectators to a high pitch in the closing stages. Union travelled to Bluff and suffered defeat by the Port team after a good forward game, in which the Bluff pack showed to advantage. BANKS AND LAW (8) V. PUBLIC SERVICE (6). (Blue and Black) (Black) Banks and Law; (Backs) Gibb; Lopdell, Gilmour, Prain; St. George. Stead; Dykes; (forwards) Pope, Irving, Kirkland, Delargey, Knox, Wilcox, Broughton, Pryde.' Public Service; (Backs) Holz; Fortune, Saunders, McDonald; Rae, J. Dalgleish; L. Dalgleish; (forwards) Stobo, Langbein, Bennets, Sproat, Wilson, McDermott, Cameron, Hunter.

Public Service kicked off with the sun on their hacks. The kick was returned by Pope to Macdonald who kicked to touch. From the line out Banks and Law's forwards came away in a loose rush and Keeled the ball to Dykes in Service’s twenty-five. With the service hacks out of position Dykes passed to Stead, St. George, and Gilmour, who came fast to take a bad pass high above his head. G... ' —.nsferred to Prain, who crossed the lin.' in the comer. Dykes failed to convert. Becks and Law 3; Public Service nil. Banks and Law came away from the kick off and Holz found the line well up. St. George broke away with his backs following but Holz stopped Gilmour with a lucky line kick. Service’s backs tried the bhnd side and took play to their opponents twenty-five, where from a line out Stobo, Rae and Fortune handled in turn the last-named being tackled close to Banks’s line. A Banks and Law forward intercepted a pass and kicked to Holz, who lined. Service’s backs did not field one of mi exchange of kicks and Stead and Fortune ran to force, the latter getting to the ball first. From the drop out the backs of each side exchanged kicks, Fortune finally finding the line. Stead received from the line out and cross-kicked to his backs, but Macdonald secured and ran along the line. Cameron led a forward rush to Blues’s twenty-five, but the Blue forwards rallied and in a fierce forward rush they went right through the Service backs, Holz being tackled in possession. From a line out in the twenty-five the Blue forwards broke loose, and L. Dalgleish kicked out in the nick of time. Sproat broke away from the line oul and kicked hard to Gibb, who marked and after the kick the teams lined out in the centre. Irving got offside and the Service hacks followed the resulting kick to their opponents 25. Fortune had a shot at goal well out and missed. Gibb failed to take the ball cleanly and lined badly. From the line-out close to Blues’s goal line St. George intercepted a pass from L. Dalgleish but miakicked and Rae marked in front of the posts. Fortune’s kick went outside. Bank followed the drop out but the Service backs started a passing rush, which broke down. Macdonald carried it on and saved again. Oilmour found the line in the corner, where Service forwards broke up a Blue passing nwh by fast bresk-away play from the line out. From s scrum Service put the ball out well down. Stead cross-kicked to his three-quar-ters and Gilmour secured and lacked hard to Holz who took a good mark. After some tight play Lopdell came away at the head of a forward rush and Saunders marked off his feet.. Fortune did not get the line and the Service forwards took charge. L. Dalgleish came round a scrum, kicked and followed, but Gilmour found touch. Cameron renewed the assault lending a long forward rush. Saunders got within three yards of the line but Banks r-.rd Law cleared and their forwards dribbled the ball up the field. Rae broke through the forwards but lost the ball and Stobo, J. Dalgleish and Macdonald gained ground with a brief passing rush. Banks cleared, with a long kick, however, and the Blue forwards then secured and rushed play from one end of the field to the other, where Rae stopped a great rush with a solid tackle on the line. A little later from a scrum Stead kicked high up and the Banks forwards, breaking very quickly, took the ball to the line, where Holz forced. Lopdcll returned the drop out hard to L. Dalgleish and the backs exchanged kicks until Stead marked and had an ineffectual shot at goal. L. Dalgleish and Saunders cam© away on the blind side and were joined by Sproat, who came across the field and transferred to Macdonald. The last-named took play up the wing close to the goal line, and from a scrum in the Blue twenty-five the Dalgleish brothers and Macdonald tried again with a magnificent passing rash on the blind side, Macdonald scoring in the corner. Fortune failed with the kick. Banks and Law 3; Public Service 3. The Service backs continued aggressive, but Gibb kicked upfield. The Blue forwards followed but Saunders saved. The Banks forwards keci up the attgek though Holz had driven, them back with two powerful kicks when half time sounded. P’ortune received the kick off and ran well before kicking to touch. Hie Service backs got away, l?ut Rae was tackled with the ball. Service forwards followed a kick by Fortune along the line, but the Blue vanguard took command, Rae pulling it hip by going down to it. J. Dalgleish put in a short kick up the line and Cameron improved Service’s position, but St. George intercepted a pass by a forward and play went to the other end of the field, where the Banks forwards heeled to their backs, who handled in turn and Prain scored a i fine try wide out. Dykes converted. Banks and Law 8; Public Service 3. Macdonald made a run down the line and from a line out the Service backs secured, but Rae passed badly and Prain cut in, only to be tackled by J. Dalgleish. Fortune transferred play to Blues’s 2S where Sproat stopped a dangerous rush of Banks’s forwards. Service’s first five kicked high in front of the post, but St. George took a good mark and Stead found the line with the kick. Holz by means of a long kick and follow brought play to the comer flag. Three scrums took place dose to the line, but Banks finally broke away. Service returned to the attack though Dykes and Prain , working the blind side, cleared temporarily. Delargey got offside and the kick went to Gilmour, who put in a fast sprint, hut was grassed by a good tackle. Gilmour and Delargey led a Blue rush but the Service forwards came round fast and shifted play back to the centre. A cross-kick by Stead to his backs bounced out in Service’s tewenty-fivc. St. George received from

the liner out, kicked too hard and Service forced. The Blues came back from the drop out and Service, used the line. Langbeiu threw the bail to his backs who went away but the movement was checked by bad handling. The Service five-eighths stopped two forward rushes in quick succession. Lopdell then went down the line and kicked past thfe Service full back, but missed the bouncing ball and Fortune cleared hurriedly. L. Dalgleish and Holz worked Service out of danger by good kicking and then L. Dalgleish and Saunders went up-field in a long dribbling rush, which was not stopped until they reached the Blue line, where Dykes speculated to the line. J. Dalgleish cross-kicked to Macdonald, but he was pushed out in the corner. Service were battling hard. The Black half went alone for the line, but solid tackling stopped him and the ball was scrummed for in front of the posts where Banks cleared for a time. Stobo then tried with a fast dash, but kicked to a Blue back, who kicked hard and low for the line. Macdonald anticipated the kick and coming up at top he took the ball on the full and dashed right through the opposing backs to score a splendid try w-ide out. Fortune’s kick went outside. Banks and Law 8; Public Service C. Both sides were now all out for keeps and play went from one end of the field to the other as each side tried to put the issue beyond doubt. Service’s forwards came away from the drop out to their opponents’ twentyfive but Stead marked and gained a lot of ground with a kick down the line. J. Dalgleish stopped a Blue forward rush wtih a kick to the line and the full backs exchanged kicks with the advantage to Service. Sproat got away, but St. George picked up well from the ground and play went bade to the centre. Stead miskicked and Sproat caused Gibb to kick out to touch quickly. Service sent their backs away a-asin but the tackling was always solid. Gilmour transferred play to the Service twenty-five, where from a scrum Banks’ backs got away and Lopdell drop-kicked for goal, but missed. Prain tried the blind side of a scrum but he was tackled by Saunders and play returned to the centre, where it was when full time was sounded, the final result being Banks and Law (one converted try and an unconverted try) 8; Public Service (two unconverted tries) 6. Mr W. Baird was the referee.

BLUFF (6) v. UNION (3). (Gold and Maroon.) (Red and Black). The following are the teams: Bluff—Backs: Galbraith; Long, Johnstone, Phillipson; Potter, Brown; Finnerty; forwards: Winter, Murphy, Budd, Wroblinski, Trembath, McNeil, Tall and Gilroy. Union—Backs : Middlemiss; Roberts, Stapley, Findlay; Melton, Mac Donald, Kelly; forwards; Murray, Mills, Stewart, Galbraith, Webb, Smith, Leete and Cockroft. Union kicked off after losing the toss and with a good forward rush invaded Bluff’s territory where good work by Finnerty and Potter saved Bluff’s line for a time, but a hard kick by Union went over and lost the position. Bluff forced. From the drop-out Finnerty and Murphy started an attacking movement that the Bluff forwards carried on to Mac Donald, who stopped the rush. Headed by Tall the Bluff forwards carried the ball to Union’s line but they overran the ball. Union forced. An exchange of long kicks by the backs resulted in play centreing in mid-field, slightly in favour of Union, where from a free Cockroft had a nhot that went wide. Bluff forced. Bad judgment with a free kick a few minutes later allowed Bluff to force again. The drop-out brought a little relief to Bluff, but with a kick from a mark and good forward work Union was attacking again. The Red backs attempted a passing rush, but the Bluff forwards were too quick and headed by Tall cleared. The Union forwards flashed to attack, but good work by Finnerty and Galbraith ended the movement and assisted Bluff into an attacking position. From a line-out Gilroy, following fast, colI bred a Union back in possession, and Tall I who was handy snapped up the bail to score wide. Johnston failed with the kick. Bluff, 3 ; Union nil. The drop-out brought no re'lief. Wroblinski with a solo effort forcing Union. Potter with a good centre put Bluff [iagain on the attack. A forward scramble ■ ensued, and a rebound was smartly fielded ■by Finnerty, who transferred to Brown, the latter giving Gilroy a chance to cross, that was promptly accepted. Budd failed with a long kick. Bluff, 6; Union nil. Union was kept busy defending for a period until the Red forwards came away in a good rush towards Bluff’s territory, but an infringement stopped a dangerous movement, and from the resultant scrum Finnerty and Phillipson working the blind side cleared. Cockroft headed the Red forwards in another rush, but the advantage was lost by Stewart holding on too long. The Reds continued to keep up the pressure and a free was badly fielded on the line and a forward struggle ensued on the Bluff line. From the scrum Bluff forced. The dropout brought Bluff temporary relief, hut Cockroft in a solo run again put Union on atack and the Reds opened a good passing rush that saw Roberts collared at the corner flag. A free to Union gave Stapley n chance that he goaled . Bluff 6; Union 3. The game now developed into a scries of forward rushes, each side attacking in turn by solo rushes, and half time sounded with the score unaltered. From the kick off Bluff invaded and a good rush headed by Tall and Trembath was stopped on Union’s line, and from a scrum Union forced. The drop-out cleared Union’s territory and short line kicks further improved' the Red’s position. A dangerous rush headed by Cockroft was answered by a solo rush by Wroblinski that cleared Bluff’s line. A shot by Stapley was charged down, but was followed almost immediately by another from Cockroft that went wide. Bluff forced. A long drop-out was badly fielded and Kelly with a short line kick saved Union’s line. The Union forwards rallying at the line-out cleared. The Bluff forwards with Budd, Tall and Wroblinski prominent surged across Union’s line, but the ball went over the dead bail line on two occasions. The second drop-out was returned, and Gilroy lost a good chance by hanging on near Union s line, being penalised! the resulting kick clearing. The forwards were now controlling the game, and each side attacked in turn with the advantage resting with the Maroon vanguard. The backs on either side were putting up good defence and when time was sounded the scores were unaltered, with play in neutral territory’- Bluff 6 P° ints (two unconverted tries) to Union’s 3 points (a penalty A. Mitchell controlled the game.

JUNIORS. WOODEND (Nil) v WOODLANDS (Nil). The newly-f orined Woodend club had its first game on Saturday, drawing with Woodlands after a clean hard fought forward game. Neither side managed to score. Mr D. K. Torrance was referee. UNION (6) v BLUET (3). This match played on Higgar street reserve, was won by Union, 6 points (ono try scored by Slaughter, unconverted, and a penalty goal kicked by Moyle) to Bluffs 3 points (a try scored by L. Barton). For Union Hammill, Moyle, Welham and Slaughter played well, while prominent for Bluff were Bennet. Skuse, White and SangA. J. Stringer controlled the game. RAILWAY (17) v MARIST OLD BOYS (5) The Marist Old Boys took the field for the first time on Saturday, but the Railway combination was too strong and ran up 17 points to Old Boys’ 5. Mr L. Foster refereed. Collegiate and Public Service met on the Park on No. 2 ground, and a good game resulted, both teams showing their willingness to trust their backs with the ball. Macgregor scored a fine try far Public Service and Vial converted it. For Collegiate, Marshall drop-kicked a goal and Carnahan kicked a penalty. Collegiate winning by 7 points to 5.

AUSTRALIAN SPORT. INTER-STATE TENNIS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, May 7. In the tennis singles. New South Wales has won six rubbers, sixteen sets in 132 games; Victoria six rubbers, twelve sets in 120 games. In the doubles New South Wales has won five rubbers and eleven sets in 107 games; Victoria four rubbers and twelve sets in 110 games. The doubles included a great struggle between Peach and North and Brookes and Heath, which the former couple won. TENNIS ASSOCIATION. TO HOLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LONDON. NEW GROUNDS TO BE READY IN 1922. LONDON, May 7. The All England Lawn Tennis Association has consented to hold the championship here for twenty-five years, also the Davis Cup matches. The new grounds thus become the national headquarters of the Lawn Tennis Association. The ground is expected to be ready in 1922 and will cost probably £7500. BOXING. MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION. JOHNNY WILSON BEATS O’DOWD. NEW YORK. May 7. Johnny Wilson won the world's middleweight championship, receiving the referee’s decision over Mike O’Dowd in a twelverounds match. WELLS-BECKETT FIGHT. CARPENTIER BACKING WELLS. LONDON, May 7. There is a great demand for seats at the Beckett-Wei Is fight at the Olympia on Monday. The critics generally regard the result as very open. Carpcntier is backing Wells, BOWLING COMPETITIONS. NEW ZEALAND CLOSE BEHIND. SYDNEY, May 7. In the bowling championship the scores stand in the rink match. Inter-Associa-tion IIS; New Zealand 113. BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP. FALKINER’S RECORD. SMITH 607 BEHIND. LONDON, May 7. Th c billiard championship was characterised by exciting fluctuations. Thanks to a record break Smith had an early lead and was 1088 ahead at thc opening of. the fifth session. Then Falkiner. in a series of brilliant efforts scored 1772 in ten consecutive hands. This performance has never been equalled in the championship, and it enabled Falkiner to get a lead of 448. The present scores are: —Falkiner, 6001; Smith, 5494. CRICKET. THE M.C.C. TEAM. MELBOURNE, May 8. The committee of the Cricket Board of Control has arranged details of the tour of the English team. The programme provides for five test matches—two in Sydney, two in Melbourne, and one in Adelaide—as well as games in each State. The tour will open at Perth on October 23 against West Australia and conclude at Adelaide on March 15 against South Australia. The Board agreed to increase the guarantee asked for by the Marylebone Club, and decided to increase the admission charges, as the expenses will be 62 per cent, greater than during the previous visit of an English team.