SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18825, 19 May 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

NORTH OTAGO JOCKEY CLUB. OAMARU, May IS. The following are the acceptances for th( trtrst day;— EMPIRE HURDLE HANDICAP, of lot Sovs; one mile and three-quarters—Jack Symons 10.11, Kilboyne 10.9, Mild Tilgrim 10.5, John Barleycorn 10.4, Calnu 10.2, King Star 9.0. Bairnsdale 9.0, Spyglass 9.0, Darky San. 9.0, Speed King 9.0. REDCASTLE WELTER HANDICAP, ol 150 so\s; six furlongs—Mythology 9.9, Will Oakland 9.5, Killiney 9.2, Nautical 9.1, Orange Bitters 8.13. Ail Serene 5.7, Pax 8.5, The Boss 8.3, Red Pal 5.2, Lima 5.2, Lady Pallas S,O. OAMARU CUP, of 350 sovs; one mile— Melee 8.13, Rorke’s Drift 5.9, Almoner 8.6, Torfreda 8.2. Kilkee S.l, Jock 8.0, Burrangong 7.13, Caverock 7.11, Linden 7.10, Marianne 7.7, Sisyphus 7.0, Claverhouse 7.0, Mythology 7.0. NORTH OTAGO STEEPLECHASE, ol 250 sovs; about three miles -Arlington 11.13, Palladio 11.0. Kaupokonui 11.2, Golden Rupee 9.13. Blazeaway 9.7, Tokoluairiro 9.7. Rewards' handicap, of 200 sovs; six furlongs- Radial 9.13, Torfreda 9.5, Mor-sh.-iin 5.12, Miinhiku 5.9, Kdlala 8.7. Kilkee 8.3, Jb-t Air 7.13, Sleepy lb-ad 7.7, Pyjama 4 .0. * EERNBROOK HANDICAP, of 145 sovs; seven furlongs --Marching Order 8.13, Miss Camoudage 8.9. Nautical 8.5, Martifors 8.5, Ail Serene 7.11, Red Pal 7.5, Tunic 7,0, Bengen op 7.0. Carmine 7.0. TRIAL PLATE, special weight.—Charleroi, Bcngeroop, Kildec, Judy Abbot, Lady Ailenby, Paddy’s Hope, Sherlock, Whipcord, Cleveland. I’omposo, >ilk Lace, Dal Siguo, Babylon, Lady Markhope. THE JOCKEYS’ STRIKE. SYMPATHETIC- ACTION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Per United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, May IS. A meeting of the local committee set Up as the result of Eri-lay’s meeting at the Trades Hall in connection with the jockeys’ dispute was held. this morning. It was reported that a number of jockeys and apprentices had been approached last Satur lay at the Royal race meeting and urged to sign a sheet expressing a desire to resign from the Jockeys’ Association, being informed that if they did so th-y would be given all they were asking for. The committee earned a resolution expressing disgust at- this action of certain socalled sportsmen; also expressing the opinion thai the action of owners in exerting pressure on members of the Association while the dispute was in the hands of the Conciliation Commissioner was a distinct breach of the law under winch the dispute is to be heard. The committee further called the attention of unionists to insidious attacks by owners on the workers’ right to organise and invited their ro-oporation and as.-i.-tar.ee in support of the jockeys and also noted with approval the action of the seamen ami watersider.s in refusing to transport racehorses.

AI. LEG K D C OERCIOX. ACTION BY OTHER UNIONS THREATENED. (Special to the Times l . CHRISTCHURCH, May IS. A meeting n{ the local committee set up as the result of lust Friday evening's meeting at the Trades Hall in connection with the jockeys’ dispute, was held this morning at the Trades Hall. Mr F. M. Robson, president of the Canterluiry Trades and Labour Coinied, presided. Mr (A Renn reported that a number of jockeys and apprentices Ear! been approached on -Saturday last and Lad bee;>. tinted to sign a sheet containing a staminent that they desiied to resign from membership of the New Zealand Jockeys’ Association. They had been informed that they would, be given all they were asking ‘t they would leave the association. In the •ease of apprentices they '.cere told that they had better obey orders and sign off. Undoubtedly great pressure had been brought bear on the "boys.” ‘■(aiie following resolution was carried unanimously : —"This meeting of representatives of organised labour in Canterbury expresses its disgust at the action of certain so-called ‘sport.-men’ on Saturday last, during the holding of the Royal meeting, in exerting pressure on and using threats towards jockeys anti apprentices in order to compel ifiem to resign from membership of the .New Zealand Jockeys’ Association. The Jockeys’ Association is a legally registered body, and its odicers are striving to improve rim deploral.de condition;-, under which many of its members work. The owners are entrenched behind the powerful .New Zealand Raxing Conference, which body exercises a des-potic influence over the live-; of jockeys and apprentices. The New Zealand Racing Conference has powers which override the laws of the dominion. The action of the owners in exerting pressure on members of the New Zealand Jockeys' Association before the dispute between the parties has been heard, and while the matter is in the hands of the Conciliation CommissiomT. is a di.-tinet breach of the law u:ui"r which the dispute is to be heard. We d’-sm- to assure the members of the New Zealand Jockeys’ Association that we heartily support them in their struggle for belter conditions. We earnestly call the attention of tiade unionists to the insidious attack mad“ by the owners on the workers' right to organise, ami we invite the cooperation and assistance of all unionists in support of the jockeys. We note with approval the action of the seamen and watersuders in refusing to transport horses, and pledge ourselves to s'upport them in any furtm-r action deemed necessary.” It is generally believed in labour circles that if the officials do not reinstate the three North Island jockeys now under suspension, further action by unionists generally is certain.

TRANSPORT WORKERS’ ACTION. ALL HORSES AND COURSES DECLARED BLACK. (Per L nitcd Press Association.) WTU.I.VGTON. May IS. At a special meeting to-day of the New Zealand Transport Workers’ Advisory B'Cird, n resolution was unanimously carried declaring "black” the, New Zealand Racing Conference, all racing dubs, ra.eeceurs's racehorses, racehorse stables, and ail material in connection with racing in New Zealand, and demanding immediate reinstatement of Hewitt, Rae. and O’Shea in their position as jockeys before further negotiation,, and then full and proper recognition of the New Zealand Jockeys’ Association and its ofncitls as representing the jockeys of New Zealand. Until this is carried out all members of th“ working rla-s arc strongly advised to keep iii till racecourses. FOOTBALL. RUGBY RULES, t.Special to the Times. ) CHRISTCHURCH, May 18. Important decisions regarding the rules to be. played in the season's Rugby matches were come to lay the Referees’ Association last night. The most important of these is that the old New Zealand wing forward rule shall apply. The consequence of this is that wing forwards will be able to play right up to the front rank of the scrum, and follow the ball through. In other word.-, they will merely have to keep behind the ball in the scrum. ii ha- also been decided that when a j.layer is tackled the ball will not have to be brought into play with the foot. The i;rule reads: “When a player is tackled, the ball can be brought into play in any manner.’'

It has also been decided that a catch may be taken on* a rebound. The old rule which has been superseded, read: “A fair catch must be a clean catch at the first attempt.” LEAGUE FOOTBALL. ADOPTED BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, May 18. The Public Schools Athletic Association has decided to play Rugby League football during the current season. HOCKEY. At a meeting of the School Sports’ Association yesterday afternoon it was decided to organise a schools’ hockey competition and Misses M. Huffadine, G. Kilby and Mr J. A. Doig were appointed a sub-com-mittee to draw up competition rides. Each of the local schools notified their intention of entering a team for the competition. TO-DAY’S FIXTURES. Collegiate B v. Winton, Doon street. College v. Underwood, Underwood. Union v. High A, Queen’s Park. Collegiate A v. High B, Queen’s Park. CRICKET. COVERED WICKETS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z, Cable Association.) SYDNEY, May 17. (Received May IS, 7.25 p.m.) The Cricket Association passed a resolution favouring covering wickets in international. and inter-State matches. Bowlers opposed the proposal, contending that it favoured the batsmen. The resolution will go forward for the consideration of other States and the Marylebone Club. SCULLING. THE WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP. . SYDNEY, May IS. (Received May IS, 9.10 a.m.) Barry refuses to entertain Paddon’s challenge. He adhere firmly to the object of his visit, namely, to row Belton. After that he will row anyone. Paddon claims the world’s championship. BOWLING. AUCKLAND TEAM IN NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, May 18. At bowls New Zealand scored 152 against the Western District’s 145. OLYMPIC GAMES. NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL.

(Per United Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, May IS

The Olympic Council met to-night. It was reported that passages had been booked on the Euripides from Australia for Miss Walrond and Messrs Wilson, Davidson and Hadfield, the four athletes who will represent New Zealand at the Olympic Games at Antwerp. The Euripides is due to leave Australia about June 18. The question of including Lindsay in the team has been definitely dropped, advice having been received that he will not be available. The question of finance was discussed at some length by the Council, it being reported that sufficient funds had not yet been subscribed to send the team abroad. Some £2OO or £3OO had yet to be raised, and the Council resolved to wait until advice had been received from certain centres before approaching the Government as a last resort for assistance. Practically the whole of the money raised so far has been subscribed in Wellington and Auckland.

BILLIARDS. ADDITION TO ALHAMBRA. TWO NEW TABLES. Under present conditions the local billiard caloons are usually crowded, especially at night time, and patrons cun seldom get a game without a preliminary wait. Therefore, it will be welcome news to cueists to hear that the Alhambra proprietary, realising the want, has opened an extension, this being n fine, large, well lighted room in which (wo full size Riley tables have been installed. These tables were manufactured specially to suit the Southland climate and present splendid playing surfaces. There is a warm invitation held out by the management to all interested to visit this up-to-date and conveniently situated saloon which is located in Esk street. There are six tables available for play, so patrons should find the usual time of waiting greatly reduced,—Advt.