SPORTING

Southland Times, Issue 21097, 31 May 1930, Page 10

SPORTING

NOTES BY SIR MODRED.

The opening event of the Dunedin >LCs. Winter meeting to-day is fixed for 11.30 a.m.

* The Canterbury Park Trotting Clubs Winter meeting commences at Addington to-day at 11.5 a.m.

Dunedin Jockey Club Winter meeting extends over Tuesday and Wednesday of the incoming week.

Forbury Park Trotting'Club Relief meeting acceptances close on Monday evening next at 5 o'clock.

The Auckland Racing Club's Winter meeting extends over Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday next week.

Forbury Park Trotting Club's Unemployment meeting opens on Thursday and closes on Saturday next.

The jockeys’ honours list stands: 11. Gray 64 wins, A. E. Ellis 56 successes, and B. fl. Morris 52 wins.

The concluding race at Wingatui to-day, the Winter Handicap, is set down for decision at 4.10 p.m.

Sydney racegoers this afternoon will be in attendance at the Warwick harm suburban racecourse.

The Brisbane Cup. of £3OOO (two miles:, will be run at the Queensland lurf Clubs meeting on Tuesday next.

On Tuesday the Great Northern Hurdle iXce is run at Ellerslie and the Great Steeplechase is due cm Thursday.

Queenland Turf Club's Cup meeting opens tcViay, and extends over Tuesday and Satui\lay of the approaching week.

Black Mint will carry heavy Wellington support'.in the Birthday Handicap today, and will surely race well.

The popular Otaki Maori R.C. Winter meeting will open on Tuesday next and conclude on Wednesday.

Southland steeplechasers French Heel and Snowfall ma) race well over the Wingatui big country to-day.

The Wellington representative. Black Mint, is expected to win a stake at the Dunedin J.C. Winter meeting.

Entries for the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and many Australian classic events and handicaps close on June 3 and 4.

The English Derby will be decided at Epsom on Wednesday and the Oaks (for til lies) will be run on Friday next.

A race in the June Hurdle Handicap at Wingatui to-day may serve to arouse Paris to his best jumping form.

Trained by F. Templeman. the English Derby favourite, Diolite. will be ridden by F. Fox in his race on Wednesday.

.Although he has been out of the saddle for six months, W. Duncan heads the A ictorian jockeys’ honours list with 31 wins.

Following Duncan on the Melbourne jockeys’ list are T. Dewis 20} wins, A. Wilson 174. W. Elliott 15}, and A. Reed with 14 successes.

J. A. Rowland's Endeavour Lodge candidate, Vinegrove, is very well and may get some money at Wingatui this week.

J. Holt is leading trainer in Melbourne at present with 1!) successes to his credit and the sum of £18,313 in stake money.

At the age of 38 years Sydney jockey J. Pike, who has to waste to ride at 9.0 seriously thinks of retiring from race contests in December.

Inevitable. Caterpillar and Red Boa may prove superior to the topweights in the Tradesmen’s Handicap at Wingatui today.

Locally-trained Lucky Light will strip a very forward galloper for her engagements at the Dunedin J.C’s. Winter fixture.

The six-year-old Riccarton-trained Sub division, by Surveyor—Juamia, is a gelding likely to be heard from at the D.J.C. meeting.

At rhe Moonee Valley R.C. meeting on May 17, the Banya Hurdle Race, £4OO (2m. 50yds 1 was won by Maorilander Horo-scop-e, son of Absurd.

On his return from winning the King’s Cup at Adelaide. Phar Lap was prepared to run out for a holiday of six weeks at Bacchus Marsh.

Veteran trainer G. Hope took two wellprepared horses to the Dunedin Jockey Club's meeting in Remindful and the improving Zelanian.

The Australian-bred juniper, Conjuror 11. who has been schooling at Trentham, is en gaged in the V.R.C. G.N. Hurdle Race.

In the event of the weather being fine at Wingatui to-day, rhe racing tracks are expected to be in the best of winter condition.

If is reported from Caulfield that the exInvercargill Cup winner, Glare, has been getting through useful work with a relish.

On May 20th Diolite was favourite for the Fpsom Derby, with Ruston Pasha in second place, while the Irish juvenile, Ballyferis, was next.

For the current season in Melbourne the veteran jockey, R. Lewis, whose opportunities are limited, has had 90 mounts for nine wins.

The latest estimate shows Chief Ruler with £19,786 heading the N.Z. sires’ list, then follow Paper Money £13,961, and Day Comet, with £12.741 to credit.

The well-known galloper, Llyn Du. is reported to have improved of late and his admirers expect him to race well at the Otaki Maori meeting.

The Maoriland contest for the winning jockey honours of the current season shows H. Gray (64), but A. E. Ellis has a chance to get on terms from the 56 wins’ mark.

Two well-known studs will be sold at Trentham during Wellington Cup week— Mr J. Donald’s Westmere-Stud, and Mr W. G. Stead’s collection of mares and stallions.

During the forthcoming session of the New Zealand Racing Conference the question will come up of the removal of the headquarters of the turf from Christchurch to Wellington.

When Mr W. G. Stead's Flaxmere Stud comes up for sale at Trentham the sires Lord Quex (imp.) and Leighton (imp.) will be offered, together with about sixty mares.

-Troilus, Amorist and Craigmore are three horses called upon to carry very nice handicaps for the June Hurdles (one mile and a half) at Wingatui to-day.

The fact that she displayed winning form over eight' furlongs at .the recent S.R.C. Winter fixture will direct attention to the running of Nedda at the D.J.C. Winter fixture.

Australian-bred Stanley Wootton, one of England’s leading trainers, who recentlypaid a visit to the Commonwealth, was impressed by Phar Lap and his turf performances.

It will be interesting to see how Straightcourse shapes in the Brighton Handicap and

other races at the D.J.C. meeting, as the son of The Ace —Winning Way is said, to be promising.

Several writers have been mildly booming Paris as a hurdle racer for to-day at Wingatui, but, the Solferino gelding will have to improve on recent efforts to prove successful.

The qualified hunter and steeplechaser, Wairio, by Fleet ham —Mart ian Nell, who claims engagements at the Dunedin J.C. Winter meeting, is a half-brother to winning fencer Snowfall.

Lightweight horseman L. J. Ellis and his elder brother, A. E. Ellis, were highly pleased with their experiences in a recent aeroplane trip to attend the Blenheim meet-

W. Stone has added a yearling filly by Paper Money—Sally Brown (imp.), a yearling filly by Tea Tray—Nuit (Absurd), and a two-year-old filly by Tea Tray—Taiamai to his team at Riccarton, which now numbers eight.

The tall youthful filly Adorn, by Sutala, in F. W. Ellis’s team, has been limping during the past few days, but, as far as can be judged, the trouble is not serious and may be put down Io slight soreness.

When Flying Prince won at Taumarunui recently he gave his rider, IL Buchanan, his first win. Buchanan is apprenticed to Flying Prince’s well-known Auckland provincial trainer, F. E. Looinb.

While he has been busy of late with his candidates for the Dunedin J.C. meeting and the education of several youngsters, F. W. Ellis has not neglected the Australian gelding Gold Cup. who is looking very well.

Nearly £3OOO is hung up for distribution among I he jumpers on the opening day of the Auckland Racing Club's Winter meeting next week, a large sum where only a few horses of outstanding merit are to be found available.

Local light harness trainer A. McLellan, who has experienced rather an unlucky season, has been keeping Downcast and Suncross up to the collar this week with ti view to the F.I’.T.C. Unemployment Relief fixture.

After a long spell (says the Taranaki News) Havering was raced at llawera and Wanganui, and in both starts he showed that he would not be long in striking his best form, which is good. Taranaki sportsmen will be very disap[>ointed if the halfbrother to Bon lleve fails to pay his way at the Great Northern meeting.

The locally-trained gelding, Red Boa, has been galloping well on the S.R.C. tracks since the recent Winter meeting in Invercargill. and his connections have, reason to anticipate that he will compete to advantage prior to the close of the D.J.C. Winter gathering. The son of Balboa has been racing home on the bit in his essays with various rival- and this, form is encouraging in view of his performances early last winter.

The Australian Governor-General (Lord Stonehaven) was on hand at Adelaide to present the King's Cup trophy to IL R. Telford, owner of Phar Lap, ami at his request the secretary of the South Australian Jockey Club (Mr Reg. Hynes) has prepared a racecard, leather-bound, setting out the details of the racing, to be forwarded to his Majesty the King.

A Melbourne Sporting Globe writer reports on the King's Cup race at Adelaide —■ "There was a round of clapping as Phar Lap came out on the course for the King’s Cup. The reception could not be considered very enthusiastic, but. when the race was over people expressed their admiration of a wonderful racehorse by cheering him back to the weighing enclosure, and afterwards when Pike remounted and rode him over to the neighbourhood of the judge’s box where the King's Cup was presented by Lord Stonehaven. Inclusive of the £lOO trophy for the King’s Cup, Phar Lap’s winnings to date are £27,082.”

Entries for the Victorian Grand National Hurdle Race are fewer this year by 19, while there is a decrease of five in the nominations for the Grand National Steeplechase. The Dunedin-owned Overhaul has been engaged in both important events at Flemington.

Obviously and steadily the youngsters under the care of local mentor, 4. J. McKay, are growing and furnishing to the best advantage for this period of their careers. The filly, by Chief Ruler from Simper, in addition to growing upwards, is thickening out and muscling as a youthful thoroughbred should and the same may be said of her companion. the Tractor —■ Dazzling Light filly. The latter, who ranks as the taller of the pair, is a shapely and 'racylooking young latlj- and quite an aristocrat to gaze upon. The descendant of Simper, in a great measure, resembles Lucky Light, her half-sister, and as she moves nicely on the tracks it is safe to assume that she will in the course of time develop satisfactory racing speed. The third youthful racer in the Gladstone trainer’s team is the rising three-year-old son of Arausio —Gold Light and. so far, his progress has been satisfactory'. Mr W. T. Hazlett’s three young blood horses are quiet, anil well-behaved and it is to be hoped that they will remain so when the real test is applied to each next season.

Projected alterations to the live and sixfurlong tracks at the Riccarton Racecourse were mentioned by Mr George Gould, treasurer of the Canterbury Jockey Club, at the annual meeting on Thursday. Mr Gould said that the present six-furlong course was not very popular. There was a big curve in the five-furlong course, and the line of sight was too parallel with the The proposal was to alter the line a little so that they could have a straight five furlongs. It was also proposed to alter the six-furlong course so that there would be a furlong straight before the bend was reached. If they did so, the start of the sixfurlong course would be near Ford’s, near the Yaldhurst Road, and there would then be no necessity for a second winning post.

At the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting to-day A. E. Ellis’s mounts will in elude Arikiwai, Rin Tin Tin, Palermo, Wingatui and probably Ranelagh. With three days’ racing before him at Wingatui the Riccarton horseman has an excellent chance to add to his total on the winning jockeys’

The rising three-year-old filly by Sutala —Yawn, and sister to Cough, at present undergoing her educational course under J. A. Rowland, is making progress on the S.R.C. tracks, while her companion of rising two-year-old credentials by Tractor from Obiigio, by Winkie, is also lending herself to an acquirement of the rules of a training establishment and the racing game in general. Obligio’s contribution to the turf is a strong, short-backed filly with excellent propelling power behind, and as she appears to have been carefully reared, she promises to come to hand early. As the two baby gallopers referred to have made satisfactory progress during the past week or two it is safe to say that the way will soon be cleared at Endeavour Lodge for the reception of several beautifully-bred youthful equines from the home quarters of imported English Woodend the product of mares also claiming England as the country of their origin.

The two-year-old Knockany, by Night Raid—Killiney (says Christchurch Press) has shown considerable improvement in his recent essays, and in a gallop over five furlongs on Thursday finished in front of Miss Bradbury and Gasrange. He is engaged in next season’s Australian J.C. Derby, and with Night March, is to be nominated for the Melbourne Cup. It is pleasing to hear from the City of the Plains of the promise of Night Raid’s son, as he was bred by the late Mr 0. R. Wise, who always contended that he was likely to develop into a brilliant racehorse and he may also prove a forceful argument with which to confront many people who have declared that Night Raid has only two descendants to depend

upon, in Night March and Phar Lap—there are persons in this world who are never satisned and generally fail to realize the obvious until it is too late. As a matter of fact, Night Raid had very few opportunities witn good mares during his early seasons in New Zealand, and it has to be remembered that Night March and 1 har Lap only rank as four and three-year-olds respectively. There is ample time yet for the English horse to be credited with leading performers other than the pair mentioned.

There is talk in the Dominion of Limerick being brought across for the spring to tackle the weight-for-age champions (says the Sydney Morning Herald). The gelding has been on the tracks for some time doing easy work, and seems to have recovered from the lameness that caused him to fail at his last appearance here. One thing is certain that the old fellow will not be brought unless he is sound. On the occasion of his last visit to Sydney his owner, Mr 11. A. Knight, expressed this intention, adding that the gelding would be better at home where there were minor weight-for-age races not so difficult to win. It is not likely that he has altered this opinion since then, for he has had the benefit of the knowledge that Night March was not a match for Phar Lap, and a line on that form could be secured through Paquito, who finished second to Night. March in tile Melbourne Cup.

The Hawkes Bay Tribune reports that Mr Frank Donnelly, who was so unfortunate in losing Mercian King, .some months back, has acquired the English stallion Tractor, sire of Overhaul, Top Gear and other good performers.

The welLknown Hawkes Bay performer, Tiega (remarks a Hastings writer) has been definitely retired from the track, and in future will be used for show purposes by Mrs B. Paul. This gelding is an ideal cut of a horse for the show ring, and it will be surprising if his lady owner does not collect ribbons galore with the Kilboy gelding. The first show he will compete in will be the Hawkes Bay Royal one next October.

The smart little filly Milliner has been a visitor to the local tracks of late, but she is not to race again this season. A. McKenzie is easing her up gradually, the idea being to treat her'to a spell.

The well-bred gelding Bachelor Boyfinished an unlucky racing season with the Southland Racing Club’s Winter fixture and when the situation is summed up it. may be safely pointed out that he ended his i hree-year- old turf term a better gelding than when he set out to win distinction at th.e galloping game. The son of imported parentage, by Tea Tray—Santaline, has furnished and filled out of late to a marked degree and it will not be surprising if he should prove himself a useful performer next season.

Local mentor J. McChesney, who has won recognition as a patient and skilful trainer during the present season, despite misfortunes with Cooniassie and Some Maid, has been letting the three-year-old gelding Pandoor up during the past fortnight. The well-bred son of Panmure—Gunsky is growing into a powerful galloper and he may presently have to be acclaimed as a useful flat racer and a horse built on ers couraging jumping lines. He should return to the tracks next season as a useful hack following on a winter spell during which it is safe to say that his welfare will not be neglected.

CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Canterbury Park Trotting Club’s meeting on May 31 and June 3:— YALDHURST HANDICAP, (harness), £175. Unhoppled trotters. Class 3.38. One mile and a-half. Accumulator . . scr Great Amazon . 24 Mat Voyage . . ecr Scuttle .... 24 King’s Voyage . scr Sea Queen ... 24 yds bhd Gemlight ... 24 Nelson’s Parrish 12 Midland .... 36 St. Petrox ... 12 Oval4B Repute .... 12 Tot Logan . . 48 Stand By ... 12 New Metford . . 48 Nelson’s Prince 12 White Satin . . 48 Fifal2 Mount Royal . . 72 PENINSULA HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Class 3.29. One and a-half miles. Arikiscr Kreisler .... 12 Brentlight ... scr Lily Harold . . 12 Erin’s Royal . . scr Ricardo .... 12 Wild Voyage . . ecr Vikotal2 Audrey Dillon . scr Nelson McElwyn 12 Harold Lee . . scr Editor .... 24 Kautoma . . . scr Parkwood ... 36 Mac Dillon . . scr Invader . ... 36 yds bhd Baynut .... 36 Proud Dillon . 12 Logan’s Pride . 36 PAPARUA HANDICAP (harness), £5OO. Class 4.32. Two miles. Muriel D’Oro . scr Omaha .... 24 Arikitoa ... ecr The Shrew ... 24 Vendome ... scr Maiwhariti ... 36 yds bhd Athalone ... 48 Avenger .... 12 Jean McElwyn . 48 Talentl2 Daphne De Oro 60 Genuine .... 12 Dundas Boy . . 72 Pageant ... 24 Quality .... 84 AVIATION HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Unhoppled trotters. Class 4.44. Two miles. Young Carbine scr Quickfire ... 36 yds bhd Lady Fan ... 36 Kyral2 Admiral Bingen 48 Dipnoil2 Dolores .... 48 Rose Audo ... 12 Bonnie Belmont 60 Nelson’s Boy . . 12 Sarsaparilla . . 60 Boneta .... 24 Writer .... 84 Nelson Ata . . 24 John Mauritius 84 ELLERSMERE HANDICAP (harness), £2OO. Class 4.40. Two miles. Mercury .... scr Ricardo .... 12 Whakataua . . scr Purserl2 Baby Logan . . ecr Royal Comrade 24 Colehill .... scr Krina .... 24 Mac Dillon . . scr Anon 24 Harold Logan . scr Shady Spot . . 24 Erin’s Lynn . . scr Rey Logan . . 36 Vecto .'.... scr Logan’s Pride . 48 yds bhd Fair Wave ... 48 Tumatakuru . . 12 STEWARDS’ HANDICAP (harness), £3OO. Class 2.48. One and a-quarter miles. Warepascr Eugene D’Oro . 12 Trimmer .... scr Lingfield ... 12 Granite City . . scr Travis Axworthy 24 Tony Victor . . scr Great Logan . . 24 Kutuku Jack . scr Linkman ... 48 Baynut . ... scr Loganwood . . 48 Trampfast . . scr Cardinal Logan . 48 • yds bhd Silk Thread . . 48 Kid Ixtgan . . 12 Native Prince . 60 RAILWAY HANDICAP (saddle), £2OO. Class 2.16. One mile. Tereinoa .... scr Sahibl2 Pearl Logan . . scr Sylvie Logan . . 12 Great Triumph scr Bob Logan ... 12 Locoscr High Jinks . . 24 yds bhd Avonwood ... 24 Warepa .... 12 El Direct ... 36 AU REVOIR HANDICAP (harness), £250. Class 2.14. One mile. Trimmer . . . scr Golden Bubbles 12 Granite City . . scr Wilma Dillon . 12 Trampfast ... scr Arikitoa .... 24 Neerson .... scr Talent . ... . 24 Rolexscr Linkman . . . 36 Steel All . . . scr Bessie Logan . . 36 yds bhd Logan Chief . . 48 • Hector’s Own . 12 King Pointer . 48 Final McKinney 12 Waitaki Girl . 48 SUSPENSION LIFTED. D. O’CONNOR’S CASE RECONSIDERED. (Per United Press Association.) Wanganui, May 30. At a meeting of the Wanganui District Committee this afternoon, the sentence of one month’s suspension imposed on D. O’Connor, rider of Lin Arlington in the Rata Hack Hurdles on the second day of the Wanganui Jockey Club’s Winter fixture on May 17, was again considered and it was decided that the suspension be lifted as from 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB.

ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY.

The following are the acceptances for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s Winter meeting on May 31, June 3 and 4.

HUNTERS’ STEEPLECHASE, £175 About two and a-half miles.

YESTERDAY’S GALLOPS

TRACK FAIRLY FIRM

(Per United Press Association.)

Dunedin, May 30

A fairly stiff frost was in evidence at Wingatui this morning and its effect on the going amounted to the equivalent of a rainfall. Still the track remained fairly firm and the horses galloped on the course did nothing more than turn a small lip on the turf with their hoof prints. A large number of horses, representing all the acceptors for the meeting, were on the course during the morning, but only a few were sent against the watch. The first gallop of note took place between Arikiwai and Money Mine. They ran over seven furlongs in Imin, 34 3-ssec. Money Mine galloped much better than in recent work and finished slightly in front of Arikiwai who, however, covered much more ground than his companion in the gallop. Waterline and Full Feather ran over six furlongs in Imin 24sec. in a working gallop, but could have improved considerably under pressure. First Raid covered six furlongs in Imin, 21 2-ssec. and shaped well with Evening, who was in the gallop. They covered the first five furlongs in Imin 8 3-ssec.

Glenrowah and Al Jolson left half a mile behind in 54sec. and Caterpillar in receipt of weight seemed to be better than Black Duke over five furlongs in Imin 7sec.

Flaxbird ran down half a mile in 53 3-5 sec. and seems to have the gift of gallop-

tng. Pink Note, Circulation, Bitractor, Tardy, Stealth, Red Racer, Rin Tin Tin, Sudden Storm, Tripaway, Salmo Salar, Andy, Radiate, Radiac, Straightcourse, Semper Paratus, Subdivision, Tembroney, John Bradbury, Red Heather, Heather Lad, Smithereens, Ravine, Snowfall, Night Rose, Double Soult, Apache, Paris, Antrim Boy, Oriflamb and a number of others were allotted useful tasks. The watch was not called into action so much as usual at Wingatui this morning but the number of horses on. the scene suggests that good fields arc assured for the three days' racing. Bitractor ran in the Trial Handicap at fn vercargill when Milliner, Night Lark, Cough, Bridget, Night Parade and Baby Bliss finished in front of him. Since then Bitractor has beaten everything he has galloped with at Wingatui. He beat Tardy over six furlongs and she beat Glenrowan before the latter ran third to Arikiwai and Starshooter at Ashburton.

WINTON TROTTING CLUB. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. (From Our Correspondent.) At a meeting of the committee of the Winton Trotting Club Mr A. Baird (president) presided over the following members: Messrs R. Cowie, J. Hamilton, F. Legat, J. Lilico, E. Harris, J. O’Shannessy, J. Ryan, W. G. Clark, M. Driscoll and C. Lindsay. The New Zealand Trotting Association wrote stating that no programmes would be passed in future where the class of a race ran into the fractional part of a second. i It was decided to apply for December 30 as the date for the club’s annual trotting meeting. Mr J. Lilico was re-appointed to represent the club at the annual Trotting Conference to be held at Wellington on July S. It was resolved to forward the following remit to the Trotting Conference for consideration : “That Rule 425 be deleted, and the following new rule substituted: ‘lf a protest be lodged or objection made before the dividend has been ordered to be paid out, the totalisator money shall be retained until the protest or objection has been decided by the stewards. In the event of an appeal to the association, the dividend shall thereafter be paid in accordance with such decision, unless there is a further appeal to the conference, in which event the dividend shall be paid in accordance with the decision on such appeal; payments shall be made as such time and place as the stewards may appoint.” The Trotting Association wrote regarding the allowing of appeals against disqualifications on the grounds of inconsistent and unsatisfactory performances, and suggested evidence that clubs would require to obtain before taking action in such cases.

Members present did not agree with the suggestions offered, and considered that if the suggestions were adhered to, it would be practically impossible to prove cases of this description. Mr O’Shannessy reported that the building committee had visited the racecourse,

and finally decided on the site for the new ladies’ cloak room. The plans for this building had now been completed on the most modern and hygienic lines, and tenders for the building would be called at an early date. Mr Lindsay brought up the matter of postal voting at the annual meeting. He considered this form of voting to be unfair, as it might lead to block voting, or for a ticket. He gave notice that he would move at the next meeting of jnembers, that the club’s rule dealing with this class of voting be rescinded. It was decided that the usual trophy valued at £3O be again added to the stakes for the Winton Trotting Club Handicap, also that a trophy valued at £l5 be given to the trainer of the winner.

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

TO-DAY’S MATCHES. \ '

SECOND ROUND COMMENCES.

PIRATES A v. BLUES

With the commencement of the second round of senior games to-day, the Galbraith Shield competition is attracting greater interest than ever. The results of last Saturday’s games put Star and Pirates A level at the top of the competition and as the Blacks have consolidated their good chance of annexing the shield they will be out to defeat Blues to-day. The first round meeting -of Pirates and Blues ended sensationally, the lighter Blues’ team winning easily by 31 points to 13. A doubtful quantity at any time, the Blues are always liable to upset calculations, and there is no reason to suspect that to-day should prove the exception to the rule. Pirates on the other hand have displayed much improved form of late, and they must play a prominent part in the decision of to-day’s fixture. Bird is absent from the forwards, but against this the Blacks’ will be reinforced in the back division by Sharp, an ex-Wairarapa representative, who comes from Wellington with a big reputation. He will partner Falconer in the five-eighths line. Both sides have been training hard. Pirates are leaving nothing to chance and are out to avenge their first round defeat. It should be a fast and open game and patrons of Rugby Park should not want for plenty of exciting incidents.

The curtain-raiser will be played between Pirates B and Waikiwi and on the No. 2 area Southern and Star will meet.

WINTON v. DIPTON

(From Our Correspondent.)

The Winton v. Dipton fixture to be played al- Winton to-day should be the most keenly contested match this season. Dipton have defeated Winton once this season on the former’s ground, and if Winton go under to-day, the Hamilton Shield will be in Dipton’s possession for the next twelve months.

CENTRAL SUB-UNION.

MEETING OF DELEGATES.

JUNIOR PLAYER REPRIMANDED.

(From Our Correspondent.)

A meeting of the Central Rugby Football Sub-Union was held at Winton on Thursday evening. The president, Mr W. G. Clark, presided over delegates from the following clubs: Winton, Hokonui, Ryal Bush, Hedgehojie, Drummond, Dipton, Limehills and the Central District Referees’ Association.

Mr J. S. Nelson, a member of the management committee of the sub-union, wrote stating that owing to his appointment as headmaster of the Waihopai School he woud with regret have to tender his resignation. The letter stated that the writer’s association with the sub-union had been a very pleasant one, and he was sorry to break it.

The president congratulated Mr Nelson on his new appointment, but stud he was sorry that. Mr Nelson was leaving the district, as he was a very enthusiastic football supporter, and he had the interests of the game at heart. Mr Nelson, in replying, said that when he came to reside in the district five years ago, the sub-union was not centred in Winton. Since then Winton had been made the centre, but he regretted to say that the Western side of the district had gradually faded out, and he hoped to see Drummond, Waianiwa and Otahuti once more competing in the competitions, and then Winton could be called the centre. He concluded by paying a tribute to members of the Central Sub-Union, and he also wished to put on record the courtesy and consideration he had received from all players in the Central district. The president slated that so far no word had been received from the Western SubUnion with regard to Central players playing in the Western district. He stated that as far as he could see from the report of the Western Sub-Union meeting, the union was going to support the players playing in that district. Mr Clarke said that the Drummond senior team was now out of action, owing to these players not supporting their district. Mr T. A. Shearer said that the players were nearer to Drummond than to Thornbury, and they would have further to travel in Western district than in Central. Messrs 0. Cairns and W. Horner also expressed their opinions on the matter. The latter stated that, as there were definite boundaries between the two sub-unions, he would be in favour of opposing Western’s proposal to play these men. The president suggested that the matter be left in the hands of the secretary to write the Western Sub-Union and definitely oppose Central players playing in the Western District. It was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the secretary to draft the necessary letter, adding that if the Western Sub-Union continued playing these men, the Central Union would take the matter to the Southland Rugby Union. Mr O. Cairns (Limehills) said that he wished to apply for a regrade for H. McHugh. He stated that. McHugh had obliged the seniors by playing for them when they were short of players, and now he had played two games in succession and three at intervals he had automatically become a senior player. Mr Clarke said that there were often cases of this kind for the union to decide and he suggested that the regrade be favourably considered. It was decided to grant the regrade.

An application for a regrade was granted to E. Johnstone (Drummond) from senior to junior. It was decided to leave the matter of conveyance of the representative team to Invercargill on Country Day in the hands of Mr G. Agnew, the bus to leave Dipton at 9.30 a.m., Limehills at 10 a.m. and Winton at 10.15 a.m.

Mr W. G. Clarke reported that he had purchased ten new jerseys. The proposed seven-a-side tournament was then discussed. The president remarked that a successful touranment could be run, and support would be forthcoming from most of the other sub-unions. He suggested that a committee be formed to go into the matter at a suitable date.

Mr R. S. Balch suggested that a seven-a-side tournament be held on July 16, and he offered to erect the goal posts and put the old grounds in good order. The suggestion was decided upon. It was decided to leave the arrangements in the hands of the secretary and president. The conditions for the Stewart Cup donated by Mrs Stewart (Dipton) for competition between Northern and Central are as follows: (1) To be known as the Stewart Cup; (2) to be played for annually between the Northern and Central districts; (3) to be played at Dipton when held by Central and Lumsden (or Balfour) when held by Northern; (4) the first match to decide the initial possession to be played at Dipton. Player Reprimanded. Mr G. Agnew, referee, wrote reporting that during the progress of the second

grade match, Ryal Bush v. Limehills, on Saturday he had occasion to order off Diack, a Limehills player, for threatening behaviour and striking an opponent. The writer stated that the evidence Of R. O. Hamilton (Ryal Bush player) and Crawford (line umpire) would probably be required in addition to that of Diack and the referee.

Mr Agnew, who was present, congratulated the two teams concerned on the day’s play, as the match had been- played in an entirely friendly manner. He stated that during the first ten minutes of the match he noticed Diack (Limehills) and Hamilton (Ryal Bush) exchanging blows, and he immediately stopped the game and ■ cautioned both players. Mr Agnew said that about ten minutes after the players had been cautioned, when the ball was about to be thrown in from a line-out, -he noticed Diack swing around and strike Hamilton over the face, the former being immediately ordered off the field.

Hamilton said that Diack accused him of rough play, and threatened to strike him, which he did, this being the only blow exchanged between ■ the two players. Mr A. Murphy (Limehills) moved that the evidence of Mr Crawford, the line umpire for the match, be not taken, as the 'other line umpire had not been called. The president stated that it was impossible to call all the players, and Mr Crawford had been asked to be present. Mr Clarke stated that the matter would have to be cleared up, and it was for the subunion to decide whether the line umpire’s evidence should be taken or not.

It was decided to take the line umpire’s evidence. He stated that he had witnessed the ordering off incident, and he considered the referee was quite justified in taking such action, as only one blow had been delivered and that was from the Limehills man.

Diack, who was present at the request of the sub-union, admitted striking Hamilton, but he said he hit him for a reason. He stated that when he delivered the blow he was under extreme provocation, and when he hit Hamilton first he was not in his senses, being dazed by a blow that he was certain Hamilton had delivered. He said that he had learnt a lesson from the incident.

Both players stated that there was no grievance between them before the match. The president stated that the playing field was no place for a grievance to be fought out. He said that Diack had admitted striking Hamilton under extreme provocation, and he considered it was the sub-union’s duty to impress on the minds of the players that the football field was no place for working off any ill feelings. Diack had already stood down for one Saturday on the information of the referee. The president remarked that this was the first offence that had come under his notice since his presidency of the Central SubUnion, and he hoped that it would be the last. He suggested that the sub-union take a lenient view of the matter, as there was no previous provocation and the incident took place on the spur of the moment. Messrs O. Cairns and A. .Murphy, both members of the Limehills Club, referred to Diack’s character. Both spoke very highly of the player concerned. Air W. G. Clarke, stated 1 that'rough play would have to be stopped, but the case before them was not one that warranted drastic action. He considered that if the pla’yer was reprimanded it would do good. It was decided that Diack be reprimanded and that his name be put on the cautioned list. Referees’ Association. A meeting of the Central District Referees’ Association was held in Winton on Tuesday evening last, when the referees for the following fixtures were drawn up: Senior: To-day—Winton v. Dipton at Winton, Mr J. Forde; Limehills a bye. Junior: To-day—Winton v. Drummond at Winton at 2 p.m., Mr A. McLeod; Hok- . onui v. Ryal Bush at Hokonui, Mr J. North; Limehills v. Hedgehope at Hedgehope, Mr W. Soper. June 7. —No senior matches. Junior— Winton v. Limehills at Winton, Mr G. Agnew; Drummond v. Ryal Bush at Ryal Bush, Mr W. Moylan; Hokonui v. Hedgehops at Hokonui, Mr R. S. Balch.

VISITING ATHLETES. PELTZER, LERMOND, GOLDING and EMTON all use ELLIMAN’S EMBROCATION. Invigorating for Massage—it relieves all aches and pains. USE THE EMBROCATION PREFERRED BY WORLD’S CHAMPIONS—(Advt.) GOLF. GORE LADIES’ CLUB, The golf match, Captain v. DeputyCaptain, played on Thursday, resulted in a win for the former by five matches to three. The following is the result:— Mrs Sinclair lost to Mrs Houston, 3 and 1. Mrs Piller beat Mrs McCreath 3 and 1. Mrs Piller beat Mrs Ritchie, 2 and 1. Mrs Earl beat ■ Mrs Perry, 6 and 5. Mrs Piper beat Mrs J. Aitken, 2 and 1. Miss Jopp lost to Mrs R. Aitken, 2 up. Mrs J. A. Brown lost to Mrs J. Brown, 2 and 1. Mrs Stroud beat Mrs Boult, 1 up.

TUATAPERE CLUB.

The Tuatapere Golf Club held a most successful opening day on Wednesday. The links were officially opened by Mr Adam Hamilton, M.P., who called on Mrs Robert Scott, wife of the president, to drive the first ball of the season. Congratulatory speeches on the club’s progress were made by Mr Hamilton, Mr Price, Invercargill (a member of the Otatara Club), Mr Robert Scott and Mr C. R. Mazengarb. Three hearty cheers were given for the president and for the ladies for providing afternoon tea. A special word of praise is due to the club’s officers for the way in which the club has progressed as the Tuatapere Golf Club is recognized as the premier country golf club of Southland. RIFLE SHOOTING MINIATURE RANGE. CITY GUARDS CLUB. On Thursday evening the City Guards Defence Rifle Club held its first shoot in the miniature rifle range at the Drill Hall. There was a good attendance of members and keen interest was shown, which augurs well for the future of this ‘branch of shooting in the new club. The president of the club, Mr John Flaus, in declaring the season open, said that he was sure that this branch of rifle shooting would become as popular locally as in the north, Mr Flaus said that new members would be well catered for and young shots could rest assured that the club’s coaches would render every assistance. He felt sure that in a few months the City Guards would be able to hold their own at miniature shooting. Despite the fact that this branch of shooting was new to most of the members, some good shooting was done and when members get used to the rifles some good scores can be relied on. No slings were used on the rifles on Thursday night, but slings will be available for next week’s shoot. A device of Rifleman J. Ure for improved lighting was a great success, a clear even light showing on all the targets. The range was 25 yards and eight shots with two compulsory sighters were fired, the possible to be scored being 80. Following are the scores: W. McChesney 77, J. Ure 76, G. Buttolph 76, R. Ure 75, J. Padget 73, A. Ford 72, F. Lawton 71, J. Tansley 70, J. Hunter 70, H. Livingstone 68, J. Storrie 67, J. Flaus 66, T. Stevenson 66, J. T, Wilson 63, J. F. Storrie 55, C. H. Buckingham 55, F. McLaughlan 50. Next Thursday evening a match will be fired between teams selected by the president and deputy-president. fjhooting will commence at 7 sharp.

BASKETBALL. SOUTHLAND ASSOCIATION MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the executive of the Southland Basketball Association was held last evening. There were present: Miss E. B. Pay (in the chair), Mesdames Mclnnes, Johnston, Craig, Misses Strathern, Wesney, Basstian and Mr Kinross. The match committee reported that St. Peter’s had sent in the addresses of all their players; Collegiate had registered Miss Matheson, St. .Mary’s M. Lynch, H. and J. Smith’s, A. Jones and Makarewa, I. McDonald. It also recommended that M. Humphries be granted a transfer to Collegiate and B. Bailey to Pirates. The committed reported that permission had been given to Makarewa tq play Lochiel and Browns, and to Central Methodist to play the Fire Brigade and St. Mary’s to play St. Patrick’s. It had received a letter from Makarewa asking that R. Clark’s' grading be reconsidered, and had no recommendatioh to make. A letter had,been received from St. Patrick’s asking that they be allowed to play Intermediate on June 3. A reply had been forwarded that the draw had already been made out.

The committee also reported that arrangements had been made for the serving of tea for June 3, for collectiong admission money, that courts were all in order; also that three Guides had offered their services for ambulance ’ works. St. Peter’s were granted permission to have a sweet stall on the grounds. The Drill Hall was available if the day was wet and the executive agreed to go down and mark out the courts at 9 a.m. One court would be used for intermediate and one for senior games, and the tournament would be played as a “knockout,” commencing at 10 a.m. A letter was received from Queenstown asking to be allowed to visit Invercargill for an important fixture. —It was decided to invite them on July 26.

The report was received and the recommendations were adopted. The carnival committee reported that St. Mary’s would have charge of the tea rooms, that Rata would have character reading, Kiwi games and Collegiate dancing. Mrs Craig offered to see about having the stalls put up, Mr Kinross would be treasurer, and Mr Hamilton doorkeeper. Miss de Reya’s offer to stage an entertainment of dancing was gratefully accepted. It was decided to advertise on the trams for the week.

Regarding the tournament to be held in the Post Office Square on June 19, it was decided to charge an entrance fee of 2/6 a team, entries to be in by June 9. \ SECONDARY SCHOOL FIXTURES. Following are the secondary school basketball fixtures for June 4:— Senior: High School A v. St. John’s, St. John’s, 4 p.m.; Technical College A v. High School B, High School, 4 p.m.; St. Catherine’s v. Technical College B, Technical College, 4 p.m. Junior: High School A v. Technical College B, Convent, 4 p.m.; Technical College A v. St. Catherine’s, Technical College, 4 p.m.; St. John’s v. High School B, High School, 4 p.m.; High School C a bye.

SOCCER.

SCHOOLBOY’S TOUR.

AUSTRALIAN TRIP CANCELLED.

Wellington, May 30.

The council of the New Zealand Football Association to-day decided to abandon the projected visit of a New Zealand primary schools soccer team to Australia during the July-August holidays. It has been found impossible to get the team together at such short notice as now remains and to make the necessary arrangements. The boys who were to travel had to provide £2O each towards the expenses, or the amount had to be provided for them. When the selector had picked the boys, he desired, it still remained to see if the £2O would be forthcoming in each case, in addition to which outfits had to be provided and arrangements made for assembly in Wellington for a week’s training before sailing. In face of all these difficulties, the tour has been definitely abandoned, but the committee intends to concentrate on efforts to arrange a north v. south primary schoolboys’ match in Wellington sometime during the next holidays as some compensation for the loss of the trip to Australia.

BOXING-

DONOVAN v. GRIME.

BOUT POSTPONED. »

Hawera, May 30.

Owing to a severe ebld interfering with the training of the Waitara boxer, Tommy Donovan, his return bout at Hawera with the Australian, Billy Grime, has been postponed from June 6 to June 13.

LAWN TENNIS.

FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Paris, May 29

In the fourth round of the singles, Hopman (Australia) beat Lee (England) 6—3, 6—o, 6—4, and Moon (Australia) beat Klenschroth (Genpany) 2—6, 6—2, 6—4, 6—o.

In the fourth round Morpurgo (Italy) beat Coen (America), Tilden (America) beat Hughes (England) and Borotra (France) beat Ohto (Japan) in a five-set match. POLO.

WIN FOR ASHTON BROTHERS.

London, May 29. Ashton Brothers (Goulburn) defeated the famous Hurricanes by 12 goals to 8.

ATHLETICS.

OLYMPIC, GAMES.

WOMEN’S EVENTS

Berlin, May 29.

The Olympic Congress rejected the proposal to confine women Olympic competitors to gymnastics, swimming, tennis and skating. They therefore can participate in field and track events at Los Angeles.

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