SPORTS AN ES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2734, 12 February 1910, Page 5

SPORTS AN ES.

THE POVERTY BAY 13. ANNUAL MEETIN DAY. The second day’. ■■ annual meeting of th Turf Club took place ye: e presence of a large nu 3 tors. The weather was v. .-arm, and the racing was [cresting, several of tin very keenly contested. . t day, the general arrang ably looked after by thi . lr. 1). R. DeCosta). Lum uvided by the Gisborne C iakery Society, and the pr enlivened by the rend: - llent programme of mus Vita Bros.’ orchestra. T) :y the totalisator investme l : sum of £5528, as against ' • second day last year. 1 for the two days was £11,321 £12,290 for the two da;. The following are of the racing: STEWARDS’ HAN!-A • lOsovs; second horse lOsovs. -• . - longs. W. ft. Davidson’s ch . i' •/.’ing, by Sir Lancelot—Daz/h L. Wilson) ... ... 1 W. H. Rooney’s hi! ' ia- by Gold Reef —Hopeful 9. • . Reid) 2 H. Hendrickson’s b g iL.rata, by Eton—Peace, 8.3 (R. E. Brown) 3 —Also started: Auldearn (Porter). Mundic got the best a rather straggling start, and leu along the back stretch by two lengths from Rarata, who was a length in front of Dazzling, with Auldearn, who was left at the post, last. At the end bend Mundic and Rarata were racing abreast, and Dazzling improved bis position. Once into the straight Mundic again drew away, hut Dazzling came very fast and cutting down the top-weight, won by a length. The same distance separated second and third. Time, lmin 29 1-5

SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of COsovs: second horse lOsovs. One and a-half miles. Over six flights of hurdles: C. W. Johnston’s ch g Haurangi, by Rangipuhi—Ascot mare, 9.0 and 71b over (D. Barron) ... ... 1 H. Marshall’s b g Te Kainui, by Tasman—Capucine, 9.4 (F. D. Porter) 2 W. S. Davidson’s ch g Reservoir, by Jet d’Eau —Cartouche, 11.5 (J. Jones) 3 —Also started: Rawhiti 9.9, Local Option 9.0 and 61b over.

Haurangi led by several lengths shortly after the start, from Rawhiti, Local Option, Reservoir, and Te Kainui, in that order. The same positions were maintained passing the stand and all the way round until the turn before entering the straight. Here Rawhiti raced up level with Haurangi, and Local Option dropped back last behind Reservoir and Te Kainui, who were racing abreast a length behind the leaders.’ A lot of bumping took place in the straight, but Haurangi came on and Avon by a length and a-half from Te Kainui, who was half-a-length in front of Reservoir. Time, 2min 49 4-5 sec.

SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 50sovs: second horse lOsovs. Seven furlongs: Limmer and McKay’s br g Amaio, by San Fran —Lady Darling, 5.4 (Ryan) 1 W. A. Martin’s br g Durability, by Menschikoff —Durus, 7.12 (L. Wilson) 2 P. Parker’s b g Baldos, by Waiubu —Bonnie Idee, 9.9 (F. D. Porter) 3 —Also started: The Squatter S.lO, Illustrious S.-5, Captain Jingle. The Chef 7.0. Kaumoana 7.0. Master iStead 7.0.

Master Stead was left a couple of lengths at the post, and Illustrious took up the running, with The Squatter a length and a-half behind him, and Baldos. Amato, and The Chef the most prominent- of the others. The field bunched coming into the straight, and Amato coming fast- on the outside, won by a- quarter of a length from Durability in a splendid finish. Baldos was only lialf-a-length away, third. Captain Jingle was fourth and Kaumoana last. Time, lmin 30sec. SUNDERLAND STAKES HANDICAP, of loOsovs; second horse 10 sovs. One mile: M. Melrose’s hr m Trugauini, by Merriwee—Heart- Twist. 9.7 (W. Ryan) '. 1 R. Sherratt's eh m Swarthmoor, by Monaco—Glauvena, 7.2 and 21b over (R. E. Brown) 2 C. Kingston’s b c Lamsdorff, by Stepniak—Shepherdess, S.l (Bennett) ... 3 —Also started: Paisano 9.1, Auldearn S. Chanteuse 8.11. After a delay at the barrier, Truganini was the first to show out, but was quickly displaced by Auldearn, who raced in front for a furlong. He was then joined by Swarthmoor, and Lamsdorff fell back last. Rounding the turn, Swarthmoor drew away, and led by two lengths, but once into the straight Trugauini threw out a determined challenge on the outside, and got lip in time to win bv a head. Lamsdorff finished fast, as did Paisano in fourth place. Chanteuse was last-. Time, lmin 42 l-ssec.

MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse 10 sovs. Five furlongs. T. H Lowry’s br f Reformist, bv Renown—Formulist, 8.0 (L. Wilson) 1 A. B. Newman’s blk f Scorch, by Motor—Chibouk, 8.0 (F. D. Porter) ... ... ... ... 2

F. J. Bassett’s b g Anchor Head, bv Birkenhead—Temeraire, 5.6 (W. Kirk) ... 3 —Also started: Manupai 9.0, Masonic 8.11, Ramuira 8.0. Scorch hopped off in front from the rise of the barrier, and led the field until the straight was reached. Here Reformist, who had been bringing up the rear, came through, and Masonic and Anchor Hoad also put in their claims. A rattling finish resulted in Reformist securing the judge’s verdict by a length and a quarter. Half a length separated the others. Masonic was fourth and Ramuira last. Time, lmin 3 3-ssec.

SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs, second horse 10 sovs. One mile. C. J. Parker’s b c Fort William, by Soult—Siminia, 5.2 (A. Rae) ... 1' J. Clark’s b m Spate, by Monaco— Pouawa, 8.5 (Kirk) 2 F Jones’ b ni Hirini, by San Remo —Tauliei, 7.12 (Lowe) ... ... 3 —Also started: Swarthmoor 8.13, Continuance 8.6 and 21bs over, Waimaori 6.7 and 61bs over.

Fort William was fractious at the post, and delayed the start. Wheitthe barrier rose Hirini jumped out in front of Fort William, with Spate, Oon-r

|f ; ' : tinuance, Waimaori, and Swarthmoor M; in that order. At the. far end Swarth- ? •' moor moved up into third position, and I’fe Fort William momentarily fell bade jgif-. fourth. The bay son of Soult, how‘o: -over, came again, and Avith him Spate ||f-j moved up. Fort William Avon easily by half a length. Avith t'A’o lengths betAveen |.v; Spate and Waimaori. Continuance was p: fourth, and Waimaori tailed off last. pi; l -. Time, lmin 43 4-ssec. $: : : PUBLICANS’ PURSE HANDICAP, of 75 soa's, second horse 10 soa’s. Five furlongs. H. Hickey’s eh g Lord Possible, by The Possible —Maid Marion, 7.9 and 31bs over (W. Ryan) ... 1 P." Dodge’s b m Lady Rohina, by Papa-kuna—Somness mare, 8.9 (F. I). Porter) ... ••• 2 C. J. Parker’s b m Erin, by Menschikoff —Cressy. 8.0 (R. Lambess) 3 —Also started: Te Rakato 7.7 and Magneta 7.2. From a good start Lady Rohina and Erin shot to the front, Avitli Lord Possible third, and Magneta last. Erin led AA’ell into the straight, but halfway up Lord Possible came Avith a rush, and Avon by three parts of a length, x Avith a head separating Lady Rohina and Erin. To Rakato avus fourth. Time, lmin Isec. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of GO govs, second horse 10 sovs. Se\'on furlongs. 11. Hendrickson’s b g Rarata, by Eton—Peace, 8.13 (it. E., BroAvn) 1 L. Storey’s br m. Rose Lethe, by Lethe—Rosewater, 7.10 (Whittaker) 2 F. E. Loomb’s b g Dardanus, bv St. Paul—Electra, 8.1 (E. Loavo) ... 3 —Also started : Dan Leno 7.10. A good start Avas effected, but after a. furlong had been coA r ered Rarata and Dardanus Avere abreast a clear length ahead of the other pair, aa'lio AA r erc also running together. The same order A\ r as maintained until entering the straight, Avhere Rarata Avas in the van. Rose Lethe mad© up ground rapidly, and passed Dardanus, but failed to reach Rarata, avlio Avon by half a length. Dardanus Avas four lengths aAyay third, and Dan Leno a bad last. Time, lmin 29£sec.

TOLOGA BAY WEIGHTS. The following weights have been declared by Mr. C. J. Bennett in connection Avith the Tologa Bay Jockey Club’s annual meeting, to be held on February 25th and 26th:—

District Race, 1 mile. —AAvanui 9.2, Whalcawiria 9.0, Game 8.7, Waipare 5.6, Prestonpans 8.2, San Toy 8.0. Ben Fidget 8.0, Pohutukawa S.O, Waitiria 8.0.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Auldearn 9.7, Rarata 9.2, Erin 8.6, Pluck 8.2, The Squatter 8.2, Obscurity 7.12, Durability 7.12, Donzel 712. Magneta 7.1, Nhvaru 7.11, Stourton 7.11, Waimaori 7.9. Masonic 7.5 j The Chef 7.5. UaAva Stakes, 1 mile.—Auldearn 9.5, Rarata 9.2, SAvartlimoor 8.7, Te Rahui 8.2. Erin 7.13, Dardanus 7.13, The Squatter 7.13, Rose Lethe 7.12, Obscurity 7.12, Illustrious 7.11. Donzel 7.10, Waimaori 7.9. NiAvani 7.9, The Chef 7.5.

WANGANUI WEIGHTS

[Per Press Association.]

WANGANUI. Feb. 11.

The folloAving handicans haA r e been declared for the Cup and Flying Handicaps : Wanganui Cup, 15 miles.—All Red 9.8, Crucinella S.B, Husbandman 8.7, Diabolo 8.6, RingdoA'e 8.5, RooseA r elt 8.0, Lady Lucy 8.0, Taskmaster 7.13, Advocate 7.10, Milan 7.1.0. Sir Prize 7.9, Kilwinning 7.9, Merrrvonia 7.9, Merrie Zealand 7.6, Sir Antrim 7.6, Sedition 7.4, Lady Medallist 7.1 Osiris 7.1, Mendip 7.1, Coronetted 7.0. Waitapu 6.12, Rifle Maid 6.12. Kopu 6.11, Ambrosian 6.10. Field Gun 6.10. Outlander 6.9. Parable 6.9. Uhlando 6.8, LaAvn Rose 6.8, Vi 6.8, Perolina 6.7, Lamsdorff 6.7, CKauvelin 6.7 Bismorck 6.7.

Flying Handicap, 6 furlongs.—Armlet 9.9, Tumut 8.3, Gold Crest 9.0, North-East 8.10, Full Rate 8.9. St. Bill 8.5, Flitaway 7.12. Gold Thread 7.11, Boanerges 7.11. Broadsword 7.10 Ballarat 7.5, General Soult 7.3. Adria 7.3, Gipsy Bello 7.2, Uarita 7.0. Teroti 6.12, Parula 6.12, Mon Ami 6.10 Golden Loop 6.9. Overtime 6.9. Nicotine 6.9, Waiata 6.7.

CANTERBURY J. C. NOMINATIONS

CHRISTCHUBCH, Feb. 11

The folloAving are the nominations for the Christchurch Jockey Club’s autumn meeting: Great Easter Handicap, 7 furlongs.— Equitas, Mon Ami, Gold Lace, Effort, Perle d’Or, Armlet, Husbandman, Sharpshooter, Full Sail, Broadsivord, Kihvinning, Prim, Ilarita, Gunboat, Penates, All Red, Diabolo, Lady Medallist, Gipsy Belle, Rose Noble, Kopu, Ringdove, Sir Tristram, Xyloplane, Parula, Tumut, Windgun, Zetland, Silk Web, Master Soult, Gravitation, Ingoda, Zemilia, Kilindini, Guianforte, Cronstadt, Sir Frisco, My Lawyer, Federal, All Guns, Genius, Passion, Royal Marine, Paragon, King’s Prize, Crucinella, Koran. Great Autumn Handicap, 14 miles.— Tikitere, Equitas, Gold Lace, Effort, Waipaku, Husbandman, Taskmaster, Prim, Outlander, Gunboat, All Bed, Diabolo, Lady Medallist, Kopu, Ringdove, Sir Tristram, Bollen, Osiris, Master Soult Gwendolina, Ingoda, Astrakhan, Bridge, Guianforte, Cronstadt, Sir Frisco, Adjudge, Oiyoi, Boutade, Genius, Perolina, Paragon, King’s Prize, Crucinella, Koran.

DUNEDIN J.O. ACCEPTANCES

DUNEDIN. Feb. 11. The following acceptances have been received for the first day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s autumn meeting:— Autumn Hurdles, 1* miles.—Slaney 11.9, Stay boy 11.8, Kingman 11.2. Coy 9.7, Hamadryad 9.4, Ratepayer 9.3, Jolly. Friar 9.3, Loyola 9.2. Stone Ginger 9.0, Sergeant 9 0, Castout 9.0. Gladsbrook Handicap, 7 furlongs. — Guianforte 10.5, Ideate 8.11. Inchbohny 8.3 j Fullmar 7.13, Lady De Vere 7.12, Luperin 7.9, Lord Clutha 7J3 S'acba 7.8, Redmond 7.8, Vagrance 7.8. Step•.aside 7.7, Taieri 7.7. Dunedin Cup, li miles.—Husbandman 9.7, Oivoi 9.0, Tikitere 8.7. Effort 8.7, Ingoda 5.5, Office Girl 7.5. Outlander 7.2 Astrakhan 7.2, Cronstadt 7.1.

Stewards’ Welter. 7 furlongs —Sharpshooter 10.6. Kina: Post 9.12. Rose Noble 9.11, Iranui 9.11, Cuirosettia 9.7, White Cockade 9.5, Warsaw 9.5, Ob.sono 8.6, Gold Draid 8.0, Red and ’black 8/0, Jack Ashore 8.0, Feodor 8.0. Berwick Handicap, 5 fmlongs—Land Rose 9.5, Eaglestone. 8.13, Cashier 8.12. Officious sno, Redmond 8.10, Blue Bell 8 9 Pleasantry 8.8, Obligato 8.7, Taieri 8 3 Palette 8.2, Miss Fry 8.2, Chorister 8 O' Miss Adair 8.0, Little Medallist q o’ 'No-awera 8.0, Optimiform 8.0, Peridot*B.o,. Step Maid 8.0. Publicans 1- Handicap, 6 furlongs. Flit a way 8.13, Lupulite 8.9, Silk Web SA, Ilarita 7.10, San Seyero < .10, Vo-

logda 7.7, All Guns 7.7, Sea Queen 7.7, Boutade 7.4, Kostroma 6.9, My Lawyer 6.7, Gapon 6.7. Champagne Stakes, 6 furlongs.— Odessa, Kora, Gauntlet, Mumera, Countermine, Tenterhook, Vid, Formless, Soldiers’ Chorus, colt by Stepniak —Fair Maid, colt by St. Ambrose—St. Regis, filly by Stepniak—Madder, gold, ing by Lord Rosslyn—Tourmaline, filly by Lord Rosslyn —Escopeta. Trial Plate, 6 furlongs.—Royal Step 8.7, Ormulu'B.4, Inferry 'Weather 8.4, Rescuer 8.4, Peak 8.4, Chorister 8.4, Simon Pure 8.4, Vandirk 8.4, Oblige 8.4, Red, "White and Blue 7.11, Wind Gun 7.11. Zemlia 7.11, Vesper Bell 7.11, Adage 7.11. CRICKET. TO-DAY’S MATCHES. The senior and junior competitions will bo continued this afternoon at Victoria Domain and Taruheru grounds. In the senior competition, Y.M.C.A. and United resume their match, while at Taruheru Wanderers and Taruheru continue their contest. Both games are at an interesting stage, and good finishes should be witnessed. In the junior competition, considerable interest attaches to the match between Y.M.C.A. and Wanderers, as these teams are leading for the com7>etition, with 24 points each. This match will be played on the chip wicket, while United and Alhambra meet on the concrete pitch. The following team will represent United juniors this afternoon against Alhambra, at Victoria Domain: Gatland, Sissons, Chirnsidc, Clarke, McLeod, Coles, Roach, Porter, Huston, Cornish, .Gallop, Beatty, Button, File, Findlay. The following will represent Y.M.C.A juniors against Wanderers juniors on the chip wicket at Victoria, Domain this afternoon: —Hutton, Edwards, Brown, Jones, Pollock, Ghirnside, Winter, Munro, Muir. Dawson, and Auld. THE PLUNKET SHIELD. AUCKLAND Vi OTAGO. FPer Press Association. ] AUCKLAND, Feb. 11. The representative cricket match for the Plunket Shield 1 between Auckland and Otago was commenced here to-day in perfect -weather and on an excellent wicket. Auckland won the toss, and decided to bat, the . result being that at the close of the day the- local team’s score stood at 391 for six wickets. The batting was at times brilliant, the runs made by Heanus (109) and Relf (118) being compiled by correct and stylish play. There was considerable, interest in Macartney’s appearance at the bowling crease, but up' to a certain point the Aucklanders not only olayed him with confidence, but scored freely off him. Fine batting was also shown by Sale, Horspool, and W. B. Smith. The. following are the scores:— AUCKLAND —First Innings. E. Horspool, c Rutherford b Fisher 37 G. L. Hemus, c Macartney, b McFarlane ... 109 A. E. Relf, c sub., b Macartney ... 118 A. Haddon, b Downes ... ... 3 E. Sale, not out ... ... ... 64 C. Olliff, b Macartney ... ... 4 W. B. Smith, b Macartney ... 44 N. C. Sneddon, not out ... ... 2 Extras .. ... ... ... 10 Total for: six wickets ... 391 Bowlin" analysis.—Macartney took 3 wickets for 97 runs, Fisher one for 41, McFarlano one for 40, Downes one for 107, Rutherford none for 49, Siedeberg none for 20. Hiddlestone none for 19, Hopkins none for 7. BOARD’S POSITION. NAPIER, Feb. 11. It has now been arranged that Board, the Hawke’s Bay Cricket Association’s coach, -who was booked to leave for England on the 24tli inst., will stay till March 10th. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. MATCH AGAINST WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, Feb. 11. Magnificent -weather prevailed this afternoon, when! the Australians commenced tlieir New Zealand tour with a match against a local eleven. The wicket was in excellent run-getting order, the outfield being fast. About 2000 spectators watched the proceedings. Wellington won the toss, and elected to take advantage of the excellent wicket provided, but made a sorry displav -with the bat. The onlv serviceable stand' was by Patrick and Roberts for the ninth wicket, saving the team from complete rout. Patrick (25) executed some wristy and forceful strokes. Roberts played soundly, for 27. Blacklock contributed 14 and Midlane 10. The innings closed for 107. Whitty secured three wickets for 16 runs, Emery two for 48. Facv two for 7, Kellcway two for 16, and Simpson one for o. Whittv bowled splendidly, keeping an excellent length, and swinging in from both sides. The visitors were never called, upon to exert themselves in' the field. Australia threatened to mak© a big score, 66 being on the sheet for the loss of only two wickets. Thereafter the excellent bowling of Patrick and Kinvig altered the complexion of affairs, and at the drawing of stumps eight wickets were down for 122 (Simpson*sl, Kellcway 24 and Smith 17). Simpson gave a brilliant exhibition of clean, forceful hitting, scoring 30 off three overs off Hickey. Th© Wellington fielding was not up to the high-water mark of excellence. BOWLING. THE DUTHIE CUP. FPer. Press Association.. - ] WELLINGTON, Feb. 11. Yesterday the first round for the Duthi© Cup, competed' for annually- by representatives from Wellington and Hutt, of which clubs the donor has at different times been a member, was commenced. Hutt. has held the cup since, it was first presented three years ago, and this is the third contest for it. Hutt drew-a bye, and Wanganui met Wellington. An interesting game followed, the teams being equal for the first fifteen heads. Then Wanganui drew away, and eventually won by seven points. The Scores were: Hoggard, Milne, H. Harrison, Ross, skip, (Wanganui), 22; W. Muir. H. Price, H. Hamilton, E. Moult, skip, (Wellington) 18; London, Collins, Robertson, Itodwell, skip, (Wanganui), 17; Veitch, Wyllie. Busk, McLean, skip, 14; Wanganui 39, Wellington 32. . Wellington and Lower Hutt tied in th e aggregate, and a play off was necessary. This gave rise to a remarkably close game. The excitement was very keen when the Lower Hutt rink, skipped by Mr Orton Stevens, carried' off the game by nine points. Lower Hutt has now to play Wanganui in the final. This match was commenced last evening, but eight-heads remain to be played, the scores being: Hutt —

Murphy, Trevetliick. McCargill, Stevens, skip. 22, v. Wellington—Wyllie, Busk, McLean, skip, 16. Hutt —Hendry Davidson, Holland, W. Hendry, skip, 15, v. Wellington—Muir, Price, Hamilton, Moult, skip, 20. Totals. Hutt 37, Wellington 36. HOCKEY. THE PROPOSED VISIT OF AN ENGLISH TEAM. [Per Press Association. ! WELLINGTON, Feb. 11. The Wellington Hockey Association has decided to guarantee £IOO towards the cost of. the proposed tour of the English hockey team through New Zealand. FOOTBALL. THE AUSTRALASIAN RUGBY CONFERENCE. [Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 11. Mr. G. H. Mason, of this city, who was one of the New Zealand Rugby Union’s delegates to the Australasian conference of Rugby Unions, which met recently in Sydney, returned to-day, and gave a brief interview on arrival. Regarding the details of the. decisions arrived at by. the conference, Mr. Mason s-aid that they would not be made public until the report of delegates was submitted to the Now Zealand Rugby Union and published by them. The conference was a satisfactory one, and, as a result of it, matters between the three unions. New South Wales, Queensland,, and New Zealand, will bo on a better footing than hitherto. The New Zealand delegates round that both the. New South Wales and Qeonsland delegates were vei-y keen indeed on retaining the amateur status of Rugby footballers as fully as possible in their respective States. The matter of the alteration of the. rules of the game and regarding professionalism was very freely considered by the delegates, and complete unanimity was arrived at. Asked as to the state in winch Rugby football is in Australia, Mr. Mason said that in New South Wales and Queensland the Rugby Unions found tlie opposition of the professional element very strong, but he did not think that that clement was growing. BOWING. LICENSED VICTUALLERS’ SHIELD. The folowiug crews have been selected to represent the Gisborne Rowing Club in the Licensed Victuallers’ shield competition:— Seniors.—F. H. W. Traill, C. O. Hansen, G. H. Puflett. R. W. Warren. Juniors. —H. P. Hamilton, S. T. Richards, H. S. P. McLernon, H. Tockor. Ten Stone.—C. Somervell, D. Cowan, P. McConville, J. M. Curtis. Youths’.—G. Pollock,, J. Busby. Rutherford. L. Bright. THE WHELCH-ABNST RACE. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Februarv 11, 10.20 p.m.) LONDON; Feb. 11. The newspaper “Sjportsman” asks if the Arnst-Whelcli match is for the world’s championship. It is an indispensable condition of the Zambesi race that Barry sculls against the world’s champion. If Arnst loses the championship in New Zealand he may stay at home, for the man who beats him will be invited to the Zambesi. ATHLETICS. AUCKLAND CHAMPION MEETING. [Per Press Association.”] CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 11. The following team lias been selected to represent .the Canterbury Centre at the New Zealand athletic championship meeting at Auckland: 100. 220, and 440 yards flat, R. Opie: half-mile flat, 120 and 440 yards hurdles, H. St. A. Murray; one and three mile flat, C. Pugh; long and high jump, 120 and 440 yards hurdles, C. L. Orbell. H. E. Hamilton will also accompany the team to compete in the hurdle events. CYCLING A RECORD RIDE BY J. ARNST. [Per Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, Feb. 11. On Wednesday J. Arnst. rode over the distance of the Timaru-Christchureh course in connection with a challenge to A. Birch, who withdrew after Arnst’s disqualification by the North Canterbury Centre. Arnst is stated to have completed the distance in 6hr 12£min, thus heating all previous competition records, and being faster than the most recent time by 21 \ min. CHESS. LASKER RETAINS WORLD’S CHAMPIONSHIP. United Press Association —Copyright (Received Feb. 11,. 9.45 p.m.) VIENNA, Feb 11. The ninth game in the chess tournament was drawn. Lasker won the tenth, drawing the match and retaining the championship. TENNIS. GISBORNE CLUB. The following are the results of the games played on the Gisborne Club’s courts during the week: Second round of club’s championship. —Burke heat Schierning, 6 —o, 6 —2, 6—3; Barlow beat Cover, 7 —5, 6—2, 6—2; Dodgshun beat Willock by i default; Sheppherd beat Cowan, 6 —3, 6 —l, 12—10. In the third round Barlow beat Burke, 6 —l, 6—l, 6 —l; and Sheppherd beat Dodgshun, 6—4, 6 —3, 6—l. In the handicap singles tournament, Barlow beat Margoliouth, 100 —84. In the ladies’ handicap singles Mrs. Maude heat Miss Davies, 50 —35; Mrs. Maude beat Miss R. Reynolds. 60 — 39; Mi's. Barlow boat Miss McCredie, 75 —67; and Mrs. Cover beat Miss Black. In the men’s doubles, Maigoliouth and Gover beat Schierning and Ruby, 100—92. : The final in the men’s championship singles takes place this afternoon, about 3 p.m., between, Barlow and Sheppherd.