SPORTING.

Southland Times, Issue 18860, 28 June 1920, Page 3

SPORTING.

NOTES BY SIR MOORED. It was generally anticipated that there would be a falling off in entries for the N.Z. Grand National mee.ing, but the lists published elsewhere are of record proportions. The hurdle racer Cynic has been thrown out of work and will not race at Wellington. It has definitely been decided to retire the imported Irish-bred horse to the stud. A totalisator record was established for Hastings on the second day of the Hawke’s Bay J. C. Winter meeting in connection with the last race on the card, Market Street Handicap, when the sum of £6704 was invested on the totalisator. Arch Salute won, while the favourite, Bagdad, was unplaced. Marble Slab, a three-year-old by Marble Arch from Miss Dix, the dam of that good horse Bedford, was sold in Auckland recently for 500 guineas. His only win so far was a maiden race at Takapuua a few months ago. After being weighed out for the Market Street Handicap at Hastings on Thursday last Maioha was discovered to be lame, and the stewards permitted him to be withdrawn. It was decided to refund the money invested on the son of Hallowmas and Fairy Gold in the totalisator. The four-year-old has had a hard season’s racing and his trouble is not surprising under the circumstances. Following on the Dunedin J.C.’s Winter meeting Burrangong was treated to a dose of physic and eased up for a short time The Mystification horse is now at work again and will probably be a competitor for the Winter Cup. It was recently found necessary to put Sasanof into work again as he was galloping about his spelling enclosure in a hearty manner likely to lead to disaster. He must he a wonderful horse, as experts claim that he is perfectly sound again and ready to undergo a strong preparation for valuable early spring events. It transpires that Notability lost the honours and stake money in the Havelock Hack Steeplechase at Hastings on Thursday last, but no advice was received at this end of the colony advising of the fact. It appears that Mr P. Herman’s gelding led over the greater part of the journey, and passed the post six lengths to the good from Juan. At the last hurdle before the entrance to the straight Notability ran off, and an inquiry was held, with the result that Juan was placed first, Slumix second and Manhattan third. An inquiry was held into the riding of Tricklebank (Slumix), who it was alleged, jostled and interfered with Juan. It was decided to leave Slumix in second place, but to suspend A. C. Tricklebank for three months. Packer, the rider of Notability, was fined £5 for continuing in the race after running off the hurdle. Juan paid a big dividend. He deserved his win (wires the Hawke’s Bay correspondent of Christchurch Star) for he had walked overland from Gisborne prior to the Napier Park meeting—the journey covered was over eighty miles. A correspondent, who signs himself ‘'Breeder,” writes interestingly and with a considerable amount of weight behind his arguments in connection with the most recent proposal in regard to the only event annually decided in the home province with any pretensions to be classed as a classical contest: —‘‘There is a rumour abroad that the Winton Jockey Club contemplate taking entries for the Minton Stakes Handicap for the seasons 1920, 1921 and 1922, nominations for all these events to close in August, 1920. At one time this event was a classic and stimulated a keen and healthy rivalry between local breeders. Now it has degenerated into a common handicap, in which the poorest squib in the district will be handicapped to have an equal chance with the best horse in the field. Seeing that the race now has absolutely no characteristics of a classic, why call for entries for two or three years in advance, and why go through the farce of decorating the winner with a blue ribbon. These little ceremonies were quite in order when the race was a classic, but not now. The correspondent quoted continues: — "Suppose the Canterbury-owned two-year-Bids Right and Left or Winter Wind, weighted at. say 10.7, are beaten a head by some fourth-rater with 6.7. I can imagine the feelings of the owner of the good ones watching a fourth-rater being decorated. If the conditions of the race provided for set weights, with fixed penalties, it would create more interest among breeders than at present.” There is everything to recommend entries being taken ahead, as proposed, but the writer has to agree with ‘'Breeder'’ that the race is shorn of its classical significance when ihe entrants are placed at the mercy of a handicapper—there are handicap races on the Winton J.C.'s programme for those who wi-'h for this class of race, hence where is the necessity of humbling the Winton Stakes to an event open to the world’s three-year-olds under similar conditions. But, quite apart from the handicap question, why open the Stakes to all three-year-olds? Under the district conditions of the past it afforded a great deal of interest to local breeders, their friends, and many of the general public, but an ‘open race’ can sever arouse similar enthusiasm. If there are owners desirous of having an open three-year-old event made available to them, why should they not approach the club to afford them a contest of this class on the second day of the gathering? A race of this description would also serve to encourage the owners of Winton Stakes candidates of the opening day to race in opposition to all owners. It appears as if the Influence of purchasers of blood stock produced outside the regular boundaries stipulated for in connection with the Stakes has been at work to wreck a race which has been an attraction on W.J.C. programmes for more years then the writer cares to remember. Owners of single brood mares, or breeders who have maintained small studs for years past under ever-increasing difficulties in connection with the price of feed and the rise in uhe value of land are surely deserving of all the recognition that can be be stowed upon them, rather than have the greatest consideration extended to owners who wilWrace horses bred by others at wellappointed northern studs. Is it not posaible to keep at least one event for the encouragement and pleasure of enthusiastic Btudmasters in the Counties of Southland, Lake, Clutha, Tuapeka and Vincent? HAWKE'S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. SUCCESSFUL WINTER MEETING CLOSES. (Special to the Times.) HASTINGS, June 26. The steeplechase fixture extending over three flays, and controlled by the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club and Hawke’s Bay' Hunt Club in conjunction, was brought to a conclusion this afternoon in beautiful weather. Favourable climatic conditions were conducive to a good attendance, and the racing was generally admitted to be worthy ef a very successful winter turf outing. A noticeable performance was that of Gold Kip, the Waikato visitor carrying his big load to victory in the Final Handicap in flashing style, ridden by the successful Hamilton horseman 11. Robinson. The sum of £36,468 was invested in the totalisator, malting a total for the three days of £95,097, as compared with £47,205 last season, when the fixture was confined to two days. Results: — HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP £l2O. Two miles. C. F. \ allance’s br g Sturdee, by Advance—Roselyn, aged, 12.2 (H. Lorigan) 1 Sandringham, 10.13 . 2 Bollin, 11.4 3

Also started—Patariki 11.4, Tomea 11.2, Freehold 10.7, Nefische 10.7. Won by over a dozen lengths. Time, 4min 27 l-ssecs. FERNHILL HACK HURDLES, £l5O. One mile and a half. W. Corlelt’s ch g Sir Agnes, by Boris —Miss Foreshore, aged, 9.0 (J. Roach) 1 Mannish, 10.12 2 Raumanuwhiri, 9.4 3 Also started—Signysian 10.13, Risingham 10.4, Retard 10.2, Marshal Neil 9.13, Convention 9.5, Raffle 9.0. W’on comfortably by six lengths. Time, 2min 59secs. TURAMOE HANDICAP HURDLES, £350. Second £SO, third £25. One mile and three quarters. G. Green’s hr g Thrace, by Poseidon — Cremona, aged, 11.10 (S. Henderson) I VV. G. Emeny’s Paddington Green, 6yrs, 10.10 2 E. T. Batt’s Ore Ore, Oyrs, 9.7 .... 3 Also started —Mill o’ Gowrie 11.7, Rckanui 11.0, Deviation 10.9, Goklstrcam 9.3, Gunwale 9.0. Won after a good race by three-quarters of a length. Time, 3min 26 2-ssccs. j JUNE STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, £4OO 1 Second £SO, third £3O. About two miles and a half. A. M. Wright’s blk g First Line, by Advance —Ballarat, aged, 11.3 (!’■ Flynn) I Wirokino 10.1 2 Ormesby 9.7 3 Abo started—Luke 11.10, Oakleigh 11.8, Foeman 11.1, Old Mungindi 11.0, Maraetotara 10.11, Guanaco 10.4, Harbour Light 10.0, John Bunny 9.10, Notability 9.9, Pawerewere 0.9, Polthogue O.i, Manhattan 9.7, Juan 9.7. An interesting finish resulted in First Line winning by a length, lime, smin 21secs. LADIES’ NECKLACE, £BO. gentlemen riders (one mile and a quarter) —11. M. Campbell’s b c Piro Piro, by Merry Moments —Cornelian, 3yrs, 10.8 (Mr Toxward), 1; Ethiopian 10.10, 2; Army Son-ice 11.4, 3. Also ran —Tatimi 10.12, Loch Dhu 10.7, Won by six lengths. Time, 2min 23 l-osecs. SOUTRA HACK HANDICAP, £l5O. Six furlongs and a half. Molyneaux, by Danube— Perle d’Or, 4yrs 9.10 (M. McCsrten) 1 Sea Foam, 9.13 . . . . .. - 2 Mosthenes, 10.1 3 Abo ran —Hymarty 11.2, Lord Astolat 10.9, Black Lake 10.0, The Digger 9.10, Willy’s Knight 9.7, Negambo 9.4, Pretty Mickey 9.0, Woodlark 9.0, Kyoto 9.0, Elevate 9.0, Larkspur 9.0. Molyneaux won by half a length in an exciting finish. Time, Imin 27 2-ssecs. FINAL HANDICAP, £3OO. Second £SO, I third £25. Six furlongs and a half. H. S. Kecsing’s ch g Gobi Kip, by St. Amans —Fraulein, oyrs 11.10 (H. Robinson) I R. McDonald’s Sir Fanciful, syrs, 9.13 2 W. Mountain's Goldshine 9.11 3 Abo ran—Parisian Diamond 11-161 Croesus 11.0, Income 9.5, Hyginas 9.3, Honey Bee 9.0, Verrnil 9.0, Rawakore 9.0, Hookah 9.0, Prince Charleroi 9.0. Won by a length. Time, Imin 26 l-osecs. CANTERBURY SPORTING NOTES. SALE OF AMYTHAS DENIED. (Special to the Times.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 26. The report that Amythas had been sold for SOOOgns to an Indian sportsman is now contradicted. Mr W. R. Kemball will head the list of winning owners in the Dominion this season, hb total at present being nearly £II,OOO. He has had twenty representatives in the money, the biggest winners among them being Hymestra, Multaine, Miss Gold and Trespass, each of whom topped the thousand mark. Mr F. S. Easton, with six money winners carrying his colours this season will be second on the list. Amythas has contributed £7,695 to a total of slightly over £IO,OOO. Sir George Clifford occupies third place on the list, Moorfowl accounting for £3IOO. Mr G. D. Greenwood is fourth in order. J. B. Pearson has recommissioned \\ arlike, who has been of! the scene for about a month, also Clean Sweep. Fiery Cross, who is now under the care of W.' McDonald, is in strong work and bowls round the tracks in quite his old resolute style. He is quite sound, and looks bright and well. Kilrush is doing good strong work and has put on a lot of condition since the Roval meeting. Arrowsrnith is only doing light and steady exercise and is nice and big to start work on. Waimai, who has furnised well and put on a lot of condition since being at Riccarton, is bowling along very well in his work. Manawapango, who was very sore after the Dunedin Winter meeting, and was indulged in a short let-up, has again joined the active brigade in Gillett’s stable. All Talk, who has furnished nicely since being at Ricnrton, was sent over a round of the schooling hurdles this morning. Though be jumped the first two rather carefully, he flew the remainder in good style. T. Sheenan contemplates trying Nautical as a hurdler. Master Strowan and Gang Awa’ are being kept to steady and strong work. CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. ENTRIES FOR GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. AN INCREASE OF NOMINATIONS. (Special to the Times). CHRISTCHURCH, June 26. Any apprehensions existing in regard to the support likely to be forthcoming for the principal events at the C.J.C. Grand National meeting have been effectually removed by the splendid lists of entries received. There are increases over last year’s totals of;— Four in the Grand National Steeplechase; eight in the Beaufort Steeplechase; seven in the Grand National Hurdles Race; four in the Sydenham Hurdles; and ten in the Lincoln Steeplechase. The entries are as follows: — GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, of £ISOO (three miles and a half)—Omahu, Guanaco, Manawapango, Coalition, Crib, Morecamhe, Master Strowan, Old Mungindi, Gladful, Khartoum, Warfomi, Luke, Sturdee, Waimai, Slowcoach, Lochella, Nocturnal, Barrister, San Sebastian, Peneton, Diavolo, First Line, Foeman, Notability, Oakleigh, John Bunny, Gaekwar, Wirokino, Ormesby, Manhattan, Zeus. WINTER CUP, £IOOO (one mile) Ruddy, Matatane, Astinome, Tama-a-Roa, Arran, Admyra, Royal Exchange, Carmel Arch, Melee, Parisian Diamond, Black Lake, Prince Hal, Caverock, Kilrush, Loyal Arch, Bombproof, Sunart, Marqueteur, Sanacre, Good Hope, Killowen, Jock, Heather Sprig, Glen Canny, Scornful, Gold Kip, Risingham, Parorangi, Miss Camouflage, Dainty Step, Almoner, Bengeroop, Nightraider, Hurry Up, Royal Star, Burrangong, Tortrix, All Talk, Radial, Railand, Bon Spec, Lady Pallas, Walton, General Advance, Rose Pink, Printemps, Gazique, Comedy Prince, Warlike, Clean Sweep, Onslaught, Brackenfield, Matatua, Hetaua, Swanee River, Will Oakland, Orange Bitters, Sir Failciful, Sembric, Croesus. BEAUFORT STEEPLECHASE, £SOO (about two miles and a half)—Omahu, Guanaco, Manawapango, Merry Lad, Coalition, Crib, Morecambe, Master Strowan, Old Mungindi, Gladful, Khartoum, Jackaboo, Luke, Sturdee, Waimai, Slowcoach, Lochella, Graftella, Nocturnal, Barrister, San Sebtstian, Golden Prince, Peneton, Stone Ginger, Collector, Diavolo, First Line, Foeman, Notability, Ngakanui, JJakleigh, John Bunny, Bill, Nicomar, Gaekwar, Wirokino, Ormesby, Manhattan, Zeus. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE HANDICAP, £ISOO (about two miles and a half) All Over, Omahu, Paddington Green, Pendoon, Ladogeur, Gaylight, Kohu, Paraoa,

Rekanui, Mill o’ Cowrie, 1-ord Nagar, Fisher, Samiel, Warfomi, Loyal Arch, Bombproof, Achillion, Waimai, Slowcoach, Lochella, Whipcord, Jack Symons, Kauri King, Hylans, Risingham, Mannish, Calma, Wild Pilgrim, King Star, Nautical, All Talk, Signysian, Cymer, Thrace, MeLchikofl, Deviation, Gazique, Marshal Neil, Manawapango, Alteration, Kerehone. SYDENHAM HURDLE HANDICAP, £SOO (two miles) —All Over, Omahu, Paddington Green, Pendoon, Ladogeur, Gaylight, Kohu, Paraoa, Re.ennui. Mill o’ Cowrie, Lord Nagar, Fisher Samiel, Warfomi, Jackaboo, Loyal Arch, Bombproof, Slowcoach, Lochella, Whipcord, Jack Symons, Kauri King, Hvlans, Risingbam, Mannish, Calma, Wild Pilgrim, King Star, Nautical, Achilleus, Siguysian, Cytner, Thrace, Meltch’koff. Deviation, Marshal Neil, Alteration. All Talk, Kerehone, Zeus. LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE, £6OO (about three miles) —Omahu, Guanaco, Manawapanpo, Merry Lad, Coalition, Cnb, Morecambe, Master Strowan, Old Mungindi, Gladful, Khartoum, Warfomi, Luke, Sturdee, Waimai, Slowcoach, Lochella, Graftella, Nocturnal, Barrister, Jack Symons, San Sebastian, Golden Prince, Peneton, Stone Ginger, Collector, Diavolo, First Line, Foeman, Notability, Ngakanui, Oakleigh, John Bunny, Bill, Nicomar, Gaekwar, W;rokiuo, Onnesby, Manhattan, Zeus. RACING IN EUROPE. A NOTED STEEPLECHASER KILLED. (By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) LONDON, June 26. (Received June 27, 5.5 p.m.) The winner of the retent Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase, Troytown. while engaging in a hurdle race at Paris, broke a leg and was destroyed. FOOTBALL. INTER-ISLAND MATCH. NORTHERN VICTORY BY TWELVE TO THREE. (Fer United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, June 26. The annual Rugby festival between teams representing the North Island and South Island was played at Wellington to-day in the presence of about ' 000 spectators. The heavy rain of the week had spoiled the ground considerably, and it was very heavy indeed. Notwithstanding this fact the game was a good exhibition of the Rugby code, and was full of interest from beginning to end. Victory went to the North Island by 12 points to 3, but the score did not indicate that there was this margin of difference between the opposing teams. If anything the South Island gave a better display than the Northerners. They seemed to play with more combination, and they handled the hall a little more cleanly than the North Island team. Both sices were fairly evenly matched, and the tussle between the two forward divisions was splendid. The game was mostly of a forward character, and the crack backs of both sides were not seen to the best advantage. Especially was this the case with respect to J. Steele, the wellknown West Coast player, who established his reputation in the i.ater-Island match last year, in that he scored two brilliant tries. To-day the ball seldom came his way, consequently the spectators were disappointed at not seeing him in action to the fullest extent. On the other hand, P. W. Storey (South Canterbury) who came to light with the N.Z.E.F. Rugby team, was in excellent form, and was prominent throughout the game. He was in everything that was going ,and gave a fine individual display. D. McK. Sandmann, the Southern half, did well ,and had little difficulty in countering the efforts of C. Brown, the North Island half-back. Of the Southern forwards, E. Hassell and H. Hardy were the most conspicuous, and they did some excellent work. The best forward on the ground was undoubtedly Donald, of W airarapa, the North Island winger, who played a great game. He created some splendid openings, and was ever in the thick of the fray. When he retired hurt towards the closing stages of the match he was warmly applauded. J. T. Tilyard and C. E. Badeley, the. northern five-eighths, both acquitted themselves excellently, Tilyard’s work being brilliant at tin.es, especially on the defensive. N. A. Barker, B. Algar, and V. W. Wilson, the North Island three-quarters, all played soundly, Barker, by reason of his speed, especially justifying his illusion in the team. Wilson played a valiant game, and was unfortunate in not being able to carry some of his work to a definite issue. J. G. O'Brien, the great Auckland full-back, was as safe as one could wish, and could be relied on whenever there was trouble brewing. Rain fell a; intervals during the game. The teams were:— North Island (Blank) ; Full-back, J. G. O’Brien (Auckland) ; three-quarters, N. _A. Barker (Wellington), T. B. Algar (Wellington), and V. W. Wilson (Auckland) ; five-eighths, J, T. Tilyard (Wellington), and C. E. Badeley (Auckland) ;; half, C. Brown (Taranaki) ; wing forward, Donald (Wairarapa) ; forwards, M. Cain (Taranaki), A. Carroll (Manawatu), J. T. Moffatt (Wellington), A, 11. West (Taranaki), H. Jacob (Horowhenuai, E. A. Beilis (Wanganui), and C. Fletcher (Auckland). South Island (White) : Full-back, C. E. Evans (Canterbury) ; three-quarters, P. W. Storey (South Canterbury), J. Everett (Nelson), J. Steele ;West Coast); fiveeighths, W. R. Fea (Otago), A. Thompson (Canterbury) ; ha ! f-back, D. Sandman (Canterbury') ; wing forward, P. Davidson (Otago) ; forward;, W. Duncan (Otago), E. W. Hassel (Cante.-bury), C. Hall (West Coast), F, McLean 'Duller), D. T. Baird (Southland), 11. Harty (Otago), and L. O’Leary (South Canterbury). The North kicked off against the wind, and the South Island were the first to score, a rush on the part of Hassel and Storey ending in the first-m.med obtaining an excellent try, which Hassel did not convert. After a good deal of aggressive play on the part of the South Island, North Island took a turn at attacking, but their efforts were without avail, and the first spell ended with South Island 3 points in the lead. After the second soell opened, South Island set up a hot attack, which Algar broke up by intercepting a pass. North Island penetrated to the southern twenty-five, and then the battle became very strenuous. Little by little North crept towards the Southern line, but the tide turned and things looked ugly until Badeley put in a good run down the line and transferred to Barker who scored at the corner. Beilis failed to convert—3 all. The game now became most exciting, and North Island had the narrowest of escapes. At last, after some determined play in front of the South Island line, Beilis got possession and dashed across. Jacob did not goal. North 6; South 3 Less than five minutes afterwards Beilis again scored a try, which Jacob could not convert. North 9; South 3. The light was now failing', and within ten minutes of time Donald retired with an injured leg. Singe took his place. Within a few moments of time West scored the last try of the game, and the final score was: North 12; South 3. Mr A. Kitto (Wellington) was referee. WELLINGTON v. WAIRARAPA. EASY WIN FOR WELINGTON. MASTERTON, June 26. There was a very large attendance at the Wellington v. Wairarapa match, played on the Masterton Park oval this afternoon. The ground was very heavy after the recent rains; nevertheless a good exhibition of the game was witnessed. Wellington proved superior in every respect, and defeated their opponents by 24 points to 3. Ryan, Aitken and Shearer secured the Wellington points, and Carson scored for Wairarapa. Mr H. McKenzie gave every satisfaction as referee, The gate receipts were a record for a representative match played in the Wairarapa, it being estimated that about 2000 people were present. Wairarapa put up a good fight, but were lacking in combination.

DUNEDIN MATCHES POSTPONED. A HEAVY SNOWSTORM. tPer United Press Association.) DUNEDIN, June 26. All football matches were postponed on account of a heavy snowstorm which lasted the greater part of the afternoon. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. ENGLAND V. QUEENSLAND. THE VISITORS DEFEATED. (Bv Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) BRISBANE, June 27. (Received June 27, 5.5 p.m.) The first League football test was played before a record crowd of 30,000. The weather was dull and warm. England attacked at the outset, and almost got over. Bacon forced out. Horder (Australia) broke away twice without result. England were awarded a free kick and Gronow, from near the centre, obtained a goal. England continued to have the best of the play, though the Australian defence was too strong. Gronow again got a goal from a penalty. Australia forced, and then took play to the other end of the field, and made several determined attempts in which Jaroadfoot, Vest and Horder were prominent. Burge (Australia) twice failed at goal from free kicks. The game developed a rough, scrappy character, both teams playing offside. The referee warned Hilton (England) and Pearce (Australia) for indulging in fisticuffs. During the rest of the first half the Australians were in charge. Frazer, picking up in the loose, scored a try which was not converted. At half time the scores were: England 4, Australia 3. On resumption play went up and down the field. Broadfoot made a brilliant dash on the wing, but Thomas and Rogers tackled and bustled him into touch near the corner. Australia were penalised for illeg:d tackling, but Gronow failed with the kick at goal.. Flay became rough, and the excitement reached a high pitch. Broadfoot (Australia) and Thomas (England) participated in a rush for the ball over the line, and England saved. Broadfoot collided with a post, but resumed play. The linesman reported that England were punching in the scrum, and Australia were awarded a free kick, but Frazer failed in the attempt at goal. After scrappy play Horder kicked up to the left wing near the line, and Burge made a flying leap and dived over. Horder converted. Australia were thus four ahead. There was terrific excitement when Horder again broke away and almost scored. Australia were penalised near the centre, but Grc-aow’s kick failed. The final scores were: Australia S, England 4. COURSING. QUEENSLAND WATERLOO CUP. BRISBANE, June 27. (Received June 27, 5.5 p.m.) The Waterloo Cup was won by Peggoty. In the Waterloo Purse Succeed beat Lady Alma. In the Waterloo Plate Rowdy Mick beat Atlas. ROWING. HARVARD DEFEAT YALE. NEW YORK, June. 25. (Received June 27, 5.5 p.m.) Rowing at New London, Harvard defeated Yale by six lengths. LAWN TENNIS. WIMBLEDON TOURNAMENT. LONDON, June 25. At the Wimbledon tennis tournament in the fourth round Lycett beat Beamish. In the second round, Patterson and Mademoiselle Lenglen beat Garland and Mrs Mallory 6 —o, 6 —3. Tilden and Johnston beat Gobert and Laurentz 6 —2, 6—o, 4 —6, 9 —7. Miss Shepherd beat Miss Lance. Lycett ami Miss Ryan beat Godfree and Miss Bransfield. Kingscote and Park beat RoperBarret t and Ritchie. In the fourth round Williams beat Brugnon.