SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2302, 22 September 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL. P.B. RUGBY UNION. Tlio usual weekly mooting of the Management Committee of the Rugby Union was hold last night in the Masonic Hotel. Present: Messrs H. E. Maude (chairman), L. 13. Slierrilf, J. S. Wane hop, H. Puflett, L. 0. Ingram, G. K. Pasley, O. Morse, and E. L. Maude (lion sec). The minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed. A list was laid on the table of junior players who were able to make the trip to Tologa to play a match against the Waiapu juniors.—l't was decided that tho selectors be requested to pick a team at once, as it is proposed that the team leave town on Friday morning. Mr. L. 0. Ingram was appointed manager of the team, which will play in scarlet colors. Each selected player will he required to hand 10s to Mr. P. Bayly at Air. W. 'Miller’s before Friday to cover necessary expenses. The secretary of the Poverty Bay Hockey Association wrote reouesting the use of the Domain on Thursday for a challenge match between the two clubs.—lt was resolved that the request be granted. A letter was read from the secretary of the Makauri Club, asking for a fixture between tho Makauri-Taruheru clubs and the winners of tho Kaiti-City-Gisborne match on October 3r<f.- — It- was decided that-, as tile season ends on September 31st, the application could not be considered.

Mr. Pegler, referee in tlie Hawke’s Hay-Poverty Bay match, wrote regarding his expenses for the visit and enclosing a letter from the New Zealand Rugby Union, stating that the amount of 15s per day was laid down as a reasonable allowance.—After discussion it was resolved that tlie amount of the account presented by Mr Pegler be passed for payment. Tlie Secretary of the Now Zealand Rugby Union wrote accepting the explanation in tlio case of the iino umpire disqualified during the season. A list of certain disqualified players was also enclosed. Two other circular letters were also received from the same source, one regarding professionalism in tlie district, and also regarding the special general meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union to be held on October Bth.—lt was decided that the question of a delegate from itlie local Union be held over until next meeting. A claim for accident insurance was finally passed. A number of accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting concluded. THE TURfT WANGANUI ACCEPTANCES. [Phess Association.] WANGANUI, Sept. 21. The following are the acceptances for the first day|s events of the spring meeting-of the Wamganui Jockey Club, on 24tli and 20th September, 190 S: Flying Handicap.—King Billy 9.0, All Red 8.13, Irish Rifle 8.6, Martyrium and Rangipapa 5.3, Erl Iving 7.8, Tiptoe 7.7, Mo;n Ami 7.3, Andrew Mack 6.13, Catapult 6.9. Spring Handicap.—The Lark 9.0, U.blando 8.10, Seaman 8.7, Irish Rifle 8.5, Glonullin (inc. 71b penalty) 5.2, Tan Sail (inc. 71b penalty) 8.0, Uenukti and Golden Gate (inc. 7lb penalty) 7.12, Berengaria 7.6, Taitoko 7.. Mallet 6.13, Letliean 6.8. Okehu Hurdles. —Exmoor 10.9, Showman 9.6, Repulse 9.3, Climax 9.0. . ' Putiki Hack Handicap.—Mallet 9.0, Windage B.G, Lamsdorif 8.3, Illustrious 8.1, Research 7.13, Lady Lucy 7.10, Investment 7.9, Crucinella 7.8, Anemone 7.1, Grand Myrella 7.0. Gonville Hack Hurdles.—Paparaete 10.13, Snip 10.10, Gleam 10.7, Speciosa 9.12, Tondcrghie 9.8, Otailaoa 9.8, The Dane and Cloudy Morn 9.1, Bon Cyr and Waimaria 9.0. Wanganui Guineas. —Formative. Diabolo, Husbandman, and Diamond Star 8.10, Aborigine 8.5,. GERALDINE ACCEPTANCES. [Press Association.] TIMARU, Sept. 21. The following are the acceptances for tho Geraldine Racing Club’s spring meeting: First Hack and Hunters’ Hurdles. —Springtime, Waitaki, Matamua, Butterfly, Thunderstorm, Antony, Leonardo, Casablanca. Squatters’ Handicap.—Restless, Persuador, Pronoun, Volidia, Truthful, Lady Orizon, Whirlwind, All Guns, Ivanolf, Benzoline. Orari Trot Handicap.—Urgent, Gold Reef, Majestic, Jolly Tom, Bendigo, Tornado, Volunteer, Mary Lincoln, Areida, Silver Ribbon, Elsie, AM Day, Prince Gift, Lumberman. Geraldine Clip.—Monkey Puzzle, Field Gun, Rihgnum, The Orient, Somaroff, Harvest, Armamento, Probable. Ohapi Hack Handicap.—Springtime, Glenfield, Ambuscade, Miss Winchester], Obligato, Gryta, Steplink, Lady Beck, Little Fairy, Ennius, Musterer. Geraldine Trot. —Lumberman, Woodbury, Starboro, Boss, Irvington, Bellwind, Princess Minnie. Belfield Handicap.—Outlander, Zioncss, Lady Disdain, Golden Cairn, Braseiiose, The Seer, Cavatina, Whirl wind. AVONDALE ACCEPTANCES. [Press Association.] AUCKLAND, Sept. 21. The following acceptances 'mubeen received for the second day's racing of the Avondale Jockey Club’s spring meeting, which takes place cn Wednesday:— Avondale Guineas, of 200 sovs, h r 3-year-olds, one mile: F. W. Arnold’s b 'c Rarata by Eton—Peace, Baniaby and Walters hr c Sedition by Soult — Dio, Mrs. A. M. Coombe’s Trustees’ hr c Master Soult by Soult—Lady Hester, W. Handley’s hr c Aimweli by Soult—Gladys May, C. Hewitt’s br f Lady Minnie by Soult—Satanella, Mrs) S. Leonard's br c Wailiiangu by Soult—Roxana, Mrs. S. Leonard's blk c Santa Rosa by Soult —Vieux Rose, J. Lynch’s b c Coromandel by Mensckikoif—Golden Rose,

D. Melvinnoil’s b g llimlock by l'lint-J-oc'k—Me-spor, I*. Smith’s b o lalcpitcher by Soult—Fairylalo, G. ikudos’ ch f Aqua Fortis by Salvadan— Cloud. . Plumpton Handicap, 1 imlo: Lconntor 9.4, Wailclho 0.1, Loch Buliio 8.7, Douche 8.1, Delegate 8.1, ’lui Cakobau 7.8. Mount Albert Handicap, 5 furlongs: Maiunai 9.10, Foremost 0.0, Devonport 8.2, Lncio 7.12, JJOgger|,;mk 7.7, Mistime 7.7, Guid Wife 7.0, Quadroon 7.4, Ranata, 7.4, Wailiou 7.3, Russloy Maid 7.0, Carmania 0.10. . , Kingslaud Handicap, 5 lurlongs: litglis' !).(), Spate 8.12, Frontino 8.0, ffscamillo 8.0, John 7.12, Itussley Maid 7.11, Lord Grespin 7.11, Cyreiiinn 7.10, Lures 7.2, Silent 7.0, Lady Ferris 7.0. Hurdle Race, 12 miles: Hautapu 11.7, Dolores 10.9, Greusot 10.2, Reservoir 9.J3, Poplar 9.4. President's Handicap, 0 furlongs: Foremost 9.0, Haldane 8.4, Waihuka 7.10. Soult Maid 7.9, linpriinus 7.0, Waiiiou 7.2, Carmania 0.7. Nursery Handicap, 4 furlongs: Norway 8.0, Monsieur Soult 8.0, Tetrazzini 7.9, Salute 7.8, Larcine 7.3, Etna 7.3. N.iliotapu llamlicap, 7| furlongs: Master Delaval 9.8, Manapouri 8.12 : Royal Soult 8.0, Millio 8.0, >Uikolahi 7.9', Aristocrat 7.9, Gymri 7.4, Jnglis 7.4, Epsom Lass 7.3, Haercmai 7.0, Sliarkoyne 7.0, St. Cyrono 0.10. golf! NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION- . SHIPS. [Press Association.] DUNEDIN, Sept. 21. 'Pile New Zealand Golf Championship tournament opened to-day in line weather. The links were an good order. The first two rounds of the open championship were played, and at the close of the day D. Hood (Oainaru), professional, was leading with. 102 points; J. A. Clements (Wanganui), professional, second, with IG4; and A. J. Smith (Otago) and J. Herd ( Wellington 1), professionals, next with IGB. Othe dscores were: 15. J. Smith (Otago) IG9, Rutherford (Christchurch) IG9, S. C. Smith (Otago) 170, Roberts (Otago) 171, Bissett (Canterbury) 172, Lynoli (Timaru) 173, Watt (Melbourne, professional) 174, A. M. Turnbull (Otago) 174, Fisher (Otago) 175, (Sams (Christchurch) 175, Stomach (Otago) 175, C. Turnbull (Otago) 176, Lusk (Christchurch) 177, H. E. Wright (Christchurch) 177, Tnowcek (Onrjstchurch) 178, Biss (Otago) 178, Milliner (St. Clair, professional) 179, Sleigh (Christohurdfi) 180, McEwan (Otago) 181, Trolove (Christchurch) 182, Wood (Christchurch) 183, Forbes (St. Clair) 183, Park (Otago) 185, Kettle (Otago) ISO, Holmes (Masterton) 186, Darling Oamam) 187, Johnston• (Wellington, professional) 188, _ 0 Kano (Alexander) 190, Kitto (Christchurch) 191 Farman (Christchurch) 191, Jameson (Christchurch) 191, Barber (Timaru) 191, Perry (Tjmani) 195, M. R. M. Turnbull (Otago) 198. "swimming, CHANNEL SWIM. United Press Association, Copyright (Received Sept. 21, 10.41 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 21. J. "Wolffo made another attempt to swim the Channel. After being 15 hours in the water, he almost got across, hut failed within half-a-mile of Calais. He was practically exhausted, and oxygen- hail several times to he administered.