LATE SPORTING TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3407, 11 August 1913, Page 5

LATE SPORTING TELEGRAMS.

THE TURF. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. [BY TELEGRAPH —SPECIAir CORRESPONDENT'] CHRISTCHURCH, August 10. weather was cold and cheerless f or .training operations at Riccarton yesterday morning, but fortunately the rain field off and a highly interesting morning s galloping was accomplished. The nnal gallops were keenly watched by the large crowd present, but nothing sensanonal in the way of fast time-making was accomplished. The final gallops were Keenly watched by the large crowd prose.ll':; ° ut nothing sensational in the way of fast time-making was accomplished. A number of horses .were schooled over the steeplechase fences and hurdles, and though several- really good exhibitions were given, the displays on the whole provided little to enthuse over. Chrysotis was first to work and ran a strong six furlongs while The Rover jumped two hurdles and afterwards did half-pace work on the sand. Parky and Scottish Star ran six furlongs in lmin. 21 3-ssecs., and Medallist spurted four furlongs up the back in 57secs, the first three being run in 41sec. Glenfinnan covered seven furlongs in lmin 34sec., while \V inning Way commenced on the grass track, but ran off on to the sand. Holywell was not extended while working on the tan track and Onehau was given half pace work on the sand. Oxenhope (K. Berry) appeared to be doing his best at the end of six furlongs run in lmiu. 20 4-ssecs., while The Spaniard did several rounds on the tan at from half to three-quarter pace. Sea King appeared to be giping very nicely at the end of half-a-mile in 51 3-ssecs., while Agatha Green jumped five flights of hurdles safely. Gold Pin (R. W. King) had King's Way (Donoman) well beaten at the end of a mile, run in lmin 52 3-ssecs., while Mumura, assisted by Joan over the last three-quarters of a mile, ran seven furlongs on the tan in lmin 36secs. Royal Charley was given half-pace work on the sand. Aimwell (J. O’Brien) easily defeated Kilts (S. Murfitt) after running half a mile in 52secs., a very nice performance. The Cornet (Kaan) had Kilmeny (F. D. Jones) well heaten at the end of six furlongs, run in lmin. 22 2-ssecs., and Glenmore was worked in half-pace on the tan. Ngaruna and Rongahere ran six furlongs on the sand at a good threequarter pace, and Glenowl ran six furlongs in lmin 23 4-ssecs. Bercola (O’Connell) and The Native (MoSweeny) gave a pleasing display over the big fences. The Native’s exhibition was a really good one and earned many friends, his pace on the flat being especially noticeable. Pilgrim's Way (F. Woods) was going very pleasingly .after running: seven furlongs in lmin 34 l-ssecs. and Windage (R. Gray) went once around over the big fences. Vice-Admiral was not extended. Coronetted and Daylight Bill rattled over seven furlongs in lmin 39J secs., while Ceylon and Black Lupin ran very pleasingly. Goodwin Park (L. Traill) does not by any means give a perfect display of jumping over the hurdles and appears to be a trifle uncertain throughout. Tannhauser, Thrax and Bulletin covered half a mile in 53 4-ssecs., and Aberbrothock did half-pace work on the sand, while Corrie and Jeannot galloped five furlongs at a good pace. Fritz jumped several steeplechase fences and Rufus was not fully extended while working on the tan. Gold King and Kimona were companions in a flutter over six furlongs, run in lmin 211 secs., and Awahou was

going better than Gnome over seven furlongs. Nithsdale easily defeated Forest Belle over five furlongs. St. Aidan. Buff Gauntlet, and Theodore covered half-a-mile in 53 2-ssecs. North-East and Phroso registered a nice performance by running four furlongs in 50 3-ssecs., and Canterbury easily defeated Haydn Park running half a mile in 58sec. Bandalero and Buster covered a round over the hurdles safely and Apple Pie (S. Jlurfitt) went round over the big fences. Morning did steady work and Chelsea I ark and Boro Atua set out for a round over the big country. The former blundered badlv at the first fence of the double and 'lost his rider, but Boro Atua gave a finished display. Chelsea Park was remounted and completed the remainder of the course without mishap. Eocene did steady pacing and Nedra (Porter) showed herself to be a quick reliable jumper when doing a round of the big country Pip (J. Anderton) and Napper Tandy (J. O’Connell) were companions in a round over the hurdles. The latter hit the first fence very hard, but afterwards both horses gave a clean display. Mummer and Diavolo, working separately were indulged in easy work a.nd Tree Lucerne and Ovar covered five furlongs in train 7 3-Esecs. Trireme ran half-a-mile pleasingly in 523608. and Flingot negotiated a round of the hurdles without either making a mistake and Pleasure Bent rattled over £''<2 furin train 5 2-ssecs. Lugeon (B Gray) and another jumped the steeplechase fences and Jonur and Gobi were lndulged in a similar task. Burbank (J. Le\i) gave a disappointing exhibition over the hurdles. He ran off at the .first two flights but jumped the remainder \eiy quickly. Orton (E. Berry) rattled over half a mile in 52 2-ssecs. and Beard), Overton (J. Levi), and Bed Eail (F Ellis) covered a round over the hurdles quite safely. Kew and Eilrain went very nicely over seven furlongs in Imm 33sec. and Ladrone ran four furlongs 53sec Kelp went a round over the steeplechase country, and gave a poor display, but Beacon (0 Connell) very well over a round of the hurdles. Stevens was not extended while working on the sand, and Marton took train 8 3 5 sec to cover the last five furlongs of six Krlow Merry M .« I™ thr o(juarter pace work on the tan wnne Prince Eddie (E. Gray) and Loch Maben (E. Thompson) were sent, a round over i llirc }les giving a fair dispiaj. *vu sssjasm mid Kia Ora were companions m a cou fenced £? forTZi play ItTns ;; Oliver) and Eoyal Arms (W. roungj a?■Mg a„ r( could have improved upon the pace.

league football. AUCKLAND DEFEATS CANTERBURY. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.] AUCKLAND, August 9. A crowd of about 7000 people witnessed the Northern Union Cup match Auckla’nd v. Canterbury at Victoria Park on Saturday. Although beaten by a very large number of points—4B to 12 Canterbury played a plucky game and were at times brilliant. The game was very open and spectacular. Canterbury held their own in the forwards, but the Auckland backs were too good, although some oi the Canterbury backs, notably Smith and Hardingham, played well. . Auckland set the game going against a strong wind and sun, and a great Canterbury rush had Auckland penned on their line, but a free kick brought relief. Shanks made a great attempt at gaol from half-way, and Auckland were forced. A fine rush by the Canterbury backs ended in Hardingham finding the line to Auckland's 25. where Shanks had another shot at goal, but the ball fell short. Right on his own line Ifwerson got the ball, and, beating all the Canterbury backs, got to the full back am passed to Weston, who put in a great run and scored. Webb missed at goal. Auckland 3, Canterbury nil. Immediately after resuming Shanks kicked a magnificent goal from the touch line.—Auckland 3. Canterbury 2. Even play marked the next few minutes, and then Haidingliam fielded Grubben magnificently and shot through to the line when he was tackled, but Stokes was handy and scored at the corner. Shanks kicked a magnificent goal—Canterbury 7, Auckland 3. Immediately after Shanks lucked a goal from a penalty near half-way. .-Canterbury 9, Auckland 3. Play remained in Auckland's 25 for some time, then Ifwerson got away and reached the line before passing to H. Hayward, who dropped over. Ifwerson failed at goal.— Canterbury 9. Auckland 6. Auckland kept up the pressure and after a great rush in which the forwards and baolcs took part, Mitchell got over. Webb’s kick put the home team in the lead.—Auckland 11, Canterbury 9. with the aid of free kicks Auckland worked their way back to Canterbury's line, and from a scrum in front of the goal the ball was sent out to Cooke, who scored. Webb missed the kick. Auckland 14. Canterbury 9. Canterbury woke up and from a long kick the ball went ' over the line, but Mainsell missed it and Hardingham, following up fast, touched down. Shanks made a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. -Auckland 14, Canterbury 18. Cooke intercepted well and set off, but fell a few yards from the line. From a -crum Auckland got the ball and a good passing rush si</W Woodward score. His o\\n kick failed.—Auckland 17, Canterbury 12. Auckland continued on the offensive, end from a neat centre by Ifwerson, who beat several of his opponents the ball was taken by H. Hayward, who fooled the Canterbury backs and scored, Webb converting.-Auckland 22, Canterbury 12. Half-time saw no alternative in the scores. _ , , ~ Canterbury started off the second spell with a great dash, and for some time had Auckland hard defending; then Webb instituted a rush, which ended m Cooke; scoring between the posts. Webb

converted. —Auckland 27, Canterbury 12. Play became very fast, and some clever work was executed on both sides. Each side had the advantage alternately, but safe tackling prevented any score. Cooke had a pot, which went dangerously close, and then Weston cut in prettily and Woodward finished off the effort, Ifwerson converting.—Auckland 32, Canterbury 12. H. Hayward broke through on resuming, and passed to his brother, who scored. H. Hayward missed with the kick—Auckland 35, Canteroury .12. Ifwerson executed one of his lightning dashes, and beat three men, then Passed to Woodward, but Cooke spoiled the movement by getting off-side. Canterbury took a turn at attacking, but could not break through Auckland’s defence. Cooke eventually relieved, then Mitchell came to light with a great run, threading through the whole team ana touching down between the nosts. He converted. —Auckland 40, Canterbury 12. Canterbury hung on very gamely, and did not relax their efforts till the last moment. A few minutes before time Weston got across after a pretty piece of work by Weston, and Ifwerson scored a minute late#, Walters converting.—Auckland 48. Canterbury 12.