AUCKLAND’S COLLAPSE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 543, 21 December 1928, Page 13

AUCKLAND’S COLLAPSE

FIVE OUT FOR EIGHT SCHOOL CRICKET AT NAPIER Press Association NAPIER, To-day. The cricket match betwen Auckland Grammar School and Napier Boys’ High School took a sensational turn this morning, the visitors losing five wickets for eight runs in their second innings. Bark and Heaney, the Napier bowlers, were greatly assisted by a cross wind. In yesterday’s play, Auckland Grammar was dismissed for 170 runs (Whitelaw 43, Clapham 43, MacCormick 26). Napier had made 39 for two wickets when stumps were drawn, and this morning the whole side was dismissed for 121 runs (Mahoney 38, Stephenson not out 19, Baird 17, Brown 15, Reaney 10, Craig 10). Gillies took five for IS, Mac Kearney two for 41, McCormick two for 37, and Clapham one for 6.

Late Turf TRAINING AT EPSOM TO-DAY’S ACTIVITIES SOUTHERNERS ON THE SCENE After being harrowed early this morning the training track at Alexandra Park was in fairly good order, although the footing was a trifle dead. All Bell was the “early bird” and opened proceedings with a useful workout, although not against the watch. W. Cockerill was in the sulky again. Jewel Pointer and Jackie Audubon were the next to undertake anything solid and they were associated in a mile essay, in which both went. well. Jack Potts, with Wally Wright holding the ribbons, traversed two miles at a sound pace. When he returned to the paddock it was found that an old foot wound had opened up again and he may have to be eased in his work. Nelson Tasker (Leslie Laver) slipped over a mile and a-quarter nicely, coming home the last half-mile at a fine clip. Nelson Tasker has done well at Henderson since the Waikato fixture. An attractive display of trotting was given by Kempton, who finished in front of Warplane and Invader at the end of 12 furlongs. Warplane held the advantage with a mile gone, but the trotter rolled into his work and had the pacer’s measure a furlong from home. Invader, who failed to negotiate the bends kindly, finished well back. Cardinal Logan (A. Hendricksen) pleased the onlookers by the bold, free manner in which he paced several circuits, infusing plenty of dash into the final half-mile. Bankhead (J. Bryce), Evelyn Locanda (A. Bryce) and Free Advice (J. McKendrick) were worked free-legged and gave a good exhibition. The Hornby team is in good shape, although there is a suspicion that Imprint, who was not present, is showing signs of soreness. The Tartar (G. Robertson) trotted two miles in faultless style and the old stager has never shown better form at any stage of his career. Over the concluding circuit he showed rare dash The new arrival from Australia, Torpedo Huon, was geared up and given strong work with occasional fui'long dashes. He is a bold pacer, but the bends appeared to bother him somewhat. All eyes and watches were on Gold Jacket (L. McMahon), The Abbey (W. Clifton), and Uncle Bert (J. Lynch), as the trio stepped away from the two-mile post. Uncle began slower than his companions and was several lengths away when half the journey had been traversed in smart time. The next half saw the pace less torrid and there was little between them when the last half was entered on. The Abbey and Gold Jacket (on the outer) were at it over the last two furlongs, to finish on terms, with Uncle Bert a few lengths away. It was a nice effort and the Cup candidate pulled up well. Promising Young Trotter A young trotter that attracted a whole lot of attention was Harry Mac a three-year-old, by A 1 Mack from Fidget, who, with Geo. Webb in the carf gave a really fine display, showing a good turn of speed over a few furlongs. Good judges present were greatly impressed with H. A. Nicholls’s youngster.

Etta Cole was present, and jogged a couple of circuits, moving very gingerly on her injured leg. Every effort is being made to get the mare ready for Thursday.

Betty Moko (F. Gilchrist) trotted soundly over 12 furlongs, and is showing signs of returning to form, although she is still troubled with catarrh. Great Bingen (J. Comerford), looking a picture, was jogged over a long course on the sand track. The excellent appearance of the champion was the subject of much favourable comment. Trainer D. AVithers will arrive to-morrow to drive Great Bingen in his engagements. Latest Arrivals

M. B. Edwards arrived yesterday from Christchurch with the Rowe Cup candidates Native Star and Wharepiana. He also brought Ricardo through for B. Mackle.

Great Bingen, in charge of Jimmy Comerford, a West Coaster in D. Withers’s stable, also put in an appearance yesterday. The Auckland-owned Machine Gun, and Jean McElwyn, under the charge of I. McGuire, were arrivals yesterday. His trainer-driver, R. B. Berry, will not make the trip this year, having other members of his team engaged in the South, and M. B. Edwards will drive them when available.

The much-fancied Cup candidate, Jack Potts, with his stable companions Invader and Kempton, were other Southerners to arrive, Wally Wright being in charge. Ces. Donald will probably arrive to-morrow.

J. Bryce was a passenger by the same train with Imprint, Evelyn Locanda, Free Advice, and Bankhead. Andy Bryce, who will drive Gold Jacket in the Cup, accompanied the party. W. J. Tomkinson arrived from the South to-day with Prince Pointer, Young Blake, Elzear, Eingfield, Glideaway, and Dalmeny. He also brought Nelson Boy north for Mr. T. Fox.

Ossy Hooper also landed to-day with his tfio, Queen’s Own, Audacious, and King Pointer. J. Henderson (Terence Dillon) and C. E. Lindsay (Talaro and Harvest Child) are due to-morrow.

ARRIVALS AT AWAPUNI Press Association PALMERSTON N., To-day. To-day was an off morning at Awapuni, horses being restricted to pace work. New arrivals include H. Gordon, with Mon Mint and Evensong: W. Goscomb, with Polonite, Cohesion, Jeannette, and a couple of youngsters; H. Goscomb, with Singleton. The Nelson trainer, W. Tonkin, has arrived with Hunting Call, a two-year-old half-brother by Hunting Song to Royal Blood, who is making a first appearance under silk in juvenile events. He will be ridden by the local lightweight, R. Stratton. F. D. Jones is expected to arrive from the South to-day with First Light, Toawai and Belcaire. Also due are F. McAulay with Night March and Sir Roy, W. Pine with Noteworthy, Silver Coot, and W. Stone with Silvei' Paper and Aspirins-