COURSING

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 June 1940, Page 3

COURSING

CENTENNIAL CUP MEETING AT HASTINGS. WAIRARAPA DOGS COMPETING. The first day’s coursing at Hastings commenced in fine weather when all the pick of New Zealand greyhounds were seen in competition for the Centennial Cup. Dogs from Masterton have performed very well. Mr W. Spring's Ballaramaine won two rounds of the cup while Julius Caesar has won one round and will contest the second round tomorrow. Messrs James and Taylor's nominations. The Clipper and Dainty Footsteps, each won two rounds while Glengarry. Second Fiddle, Bit o' Blue, Hand Grenade and All Cash will contest the Centennial Purse for dogs beaten in the first round of the cup. The coursing yesterday was of a high standard and augurs well for the concluding two days, tomorrow and Saturday. On Saturday the finals will be run off for the Cup, Purse and Plate. Mi’ E. Price, of Dunedin, a well known authority of coursing, is officiating as judge. Following are the results to date: —

First round: The Jewel 3 beat Matiere Pride 0; The Clipper 1 beat Glen Garry 0; Bbnnie Peter beat Elk; El Gallo 6 beat The Snake 51; Bon Ton 10 beat Electric Chimes SA-; Black Royal 3 beat Second Fiddle 11; Dileas 3 beat Mighty Fluke 2; Rex Minda 5 beat China Slipper 3J; Desiree 5 beat Lucky Gold 31; Ballaramaine 9 beat Silvermine 21; Dainty Footsteps 1 beat Bit o’ Blue 0; Sparkling Footsteps 3 beat Past Mistress 0: Native Footsteps 3 beat Sea Red 0: The Gaffer 6 beat Paramount 0; Battleship 5J beat Gay Pariel 1; Dawn o' Day 31 beat Bonnie Doone 0: Betty Micawber 21 beat Golden News 0; Lady Luna 51 beat All Cash 0; Young Boston 71 beat Paper Shack 3j; Lappalong 3 beat Radiant Call 0: Observer 4 beat White Tracer 2; Royal Desire 8 beat Queen Choice 31: Maximum Facta 7 beat Yeovil Prince 1: Black Flash 5 beat Lone Star 21; Maco Gift 61 beat Chancellor’s Pride 6; Alfonso 51 beat Lochiel 31; Royal Artillery 31 "beat Black Mask 0: Julius Caesar zeat Tukia; Satin King 71 beat Hand Grenade 21; The Surgeon 2 beat Bridesmaid 1. Second round: The Clipper 3 beat Jewel lj; El Gallo 3 beat Bonny Peter 0; Bon Ton 6 beat Black Royal 1; Rex Minda 1 beat Dileas 0; Ballaramain 41 beat Desiree 11; Dainty Footsteps 6 beat Sparkling Footsteps 0; Matiere Footsteps 51 beat The Gaffer 1; Battleship versus Dawn o’ Day. to be run today; Betty Micawber 2 beat Lady Luna 1; Young Boston 41 beat Lappalong 31.

The following are to be run off today: Observer meets Royal Desiree; Maximum Facta meets Black Flash; Mac’s Gift meets Alfonso: Royal Artillery meets Julius Caesar; Satin King meets The Surgeon.