Amateur Athletic Association AND CYCLISTS' ALLIANCE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 33, 9 February 1891, Page 3

Amateur Athletic Association AND CYCLISTS' ALLIANCE.

SATURDAY'S EVENTS.

RECORDS AGAIN BEATEN,

The combined championship meeting held in the Domain in connection with the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association and Cyclists' Alliance was concluded on Saturday afternoon. There was a great crowd of spectators bo witness bhe sports, fully 7,000 being present, and interest in bhe proceedings was fully sustained to the finish. The turf was again in splendid condiblon for running and a number of records were put up. In the Quarter-mile Hurdle Championship, Batger, of Wellington, broke the world's amateur record, running the distance in 61 2-ssec. Alacpherson, the brilliant Sydney runner, equalled the New Zealand Championship performance of J. H. Hempton in the 100 yards Flat Championship,"and in the Quarter Mile Flat Championship he beat the amateur record for the colony. T. O'Connor, of Auckland, beatthe New Zealand amateur record by 2ft lin in putting the 161b weight. The Three Mile Flab Championship produced a great finish between Wood, of Christchurch, and Corner, of Sydney, the first-named winning by about three yards, after a tremendous spurt some short distance from the tape. The Quaiter-Mile Flat was the means of a deal of interest, many thinking that the local man, Hutchinson, was capable of defeating Macpherson. The result proved otherwise, for bhe Sydneyite left the mark the exact second the pistol was fired, and although Hutchinson made a game and determined effort to draw level in the straight with him, he had to put up with a two yards' defeat. Hutchison, however, ran a splendid race throughout, and fully maintained his reputation. At the conclusion of the sports, the ground was surveyed by Messrs Stewart and Hunter, and found to be correct. The Championship Banner of the New Zealand Association, for scoring the highest number of points, falls to Auckland, who will retain it till the next championship meeting. The points scored were as follows: — Auckland "■ 42 Christchurch \ 32 Wellington 25 Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) 15 Sydney Harriers ... 7 DarJinghursb Harriers (Sydney) ... 2 Dunedip,'nil. The following are the results of the concluding events which appeared in a second edition on Saturday. One Mile Bicycle Championship. Present Champion, N. Hall, P.B.C. World's Amateur Record (Ordinary), 2 mm 28 4-5 sec.F. J. Osmond, England; (Safety), 2 mm 20 3-5 sec, W. C. Jones, England. New Zealand Amateur Record, 2 mm ,43 2-5 sec, N. Hall, P.B.C. Best New Zealand Championship Performance, 2 mm 47 3-5 sec, N, Hall, P.B.C. A. C. Wilmot (Christchurch) 1 P. Ledsham (Christchurch) 2 S. R. Stedman (Dunedin) 3 Won easily. Howard (of Auckland) and Hayward (of Christchurch) were the other starters; but the last-named rider fell, due to being collided wit. A protest was entered against Wilmot for alleged unfair riding, bub was disallowed. Time, 2min 58sec. 120 Yards Handicap (Final Heat). Mowbray (Auckland) .. 1 King (Wellington).., 2 Sefton (Sydney) ... '.'..' 3 Won by two yards. Time, 12secs. Three Mile Flat Championship. Present Champion, P. Morrison, S. C.A.A.C. World's amateur record, 14min 29 3-ssec, J. Kibblewhite, England. New Zealand amateur record and best championship performance, 16min 3 3-ssec, P. Morrison, S.C.A.A.C. Standard, 15min 30sec. D. Wood (Christchurch) ... 1 E. E. Corner (Sydney) 2 White (Sydney) and Clarke (Auckland) were the only other starters, bub the local man did nob finish. After a magnificent race, won by two lengths. Time, 15min 40 2-sth sec, which beats the New Zealand record. 300 Yakds Handicap. first heat. Lewis was the only man ready at bhe time for starbing, and he ran over the course alone. SECOND HEAT. 80yd... .„ ._ ..... 1 Burgess „ ... 2 Roberts' ... ... 3 Won by a yard. Eight started. Time, 33 4-sths see. THIRD HEAT. Chatfield I Pritt .„ ... 2 Reid 3 Won by 4 or 5 yards. Seven started, Time, 33 3-sth sec. ! FINAL HEAT. Boyd, 16yds (Auckland) 1 CbatSeld, 9yds (Auckland) 2 Burgees, 11yds (Auckland) 3 Won by a yard. Time, 33 2-sth sec. Qu-artek Mile Hurdle Championship. (10 Flights 3fb 6in.) Present Champion, none. World's Amateur Record, 62sec.,G. B. Shaw, C.A.A.C, New Zealand. New Zealand amateur re cord, 62? Ec, 'i. B. Shaw, C.A.A.C. Standard, o4sec. H. W. Batger, Wellington 1 W. J. Moir, Qbrietchurch 2 These were the only starters. Batger won easily. Time, 61 2-sth sec, which beats the world's amateur record. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap. Ledsham (Christchurch), 45yds 1 Short (Auckland), 60yds 2 Reynolds (Auckland), 90yds 3 Aickin and C. Waters, of Auckland, also started. Won easily. Time, 9min 47 3-sth sec. ' Quarter Mile Flat Championship. P r£ >senb Champion, H. M. Reeves, C.A. A.C. World's amateur record, 47|sec, W. Baker, America. New Zealand amateur record, 52se.c, H. M. Reeves, ( .A.A.C. Best New Zealand champiuaship performance, 52sec, H. M. Keevee, C.A.A.C. Standard, 52sec. W. T. Macpherson (Sydney) 1 J. C. Hutchinson (Auckland) ... ... 2 J. M. King (Wellington)... 3 Maepherson went to the front at the start and was never headed, winning by two yards. Time, 50 2-sbh sec, which is a New Zealand record for tho distance. 25 Mile Bicycle Championship. Present Champion, N. Hall, P.B.C. .vVorld's amateur record (ordinary), P. iurnival, England, lhr 13min 49 3-sth sec : (Safety), H. Parsons, England, lhr lOmin 02-sbhßec. New Zealand amateur record, «■ Hall, P.B.C, lhr 26min 29sec. Best enampionshipperformance, N. Hall, P.B.C, Ur 26min 29sec. "\ 3. S. Hayward (Christchuich) ... 1 A. C.Wilmpb (Christchurch) 2 A. G. Buchanan (Auckland) 3 Also started: Aickin (Auckland), Selby [Auckland), Ledsham (Christeliureh), and Stoadtnan' (Duriedin), but they failed to c ').*nplete the distance. Hayward, who

rode pluckily throughout, won by about 7 ' furlongs, Wilmot beating Buchanan by a furlong for the second honours. Time, lhr 27tnin t 4ssec. Potting the Weight—l6les. (From 7 foot square.) Present Champion, K. J. Malcolm, WA.A C. World's amateur record, 46ft 2in, G. R. Gray, America. New Zealand amateur record (lUfb run), 36ft 7m, K. J. Malcolm, W.A.A.C. : (7ft run), 35ft Tin., O. McCormick, W.A.A.C. Best championship performance, 56fb 7in, R. J. Malcolm, W.A.A.C. Standard, 35ft. T. O' Connor (Auckland), 37ft Bin ... 1 F D. McKay (Auckland), 33ft lOin ... 2 VV. J. Moir (Christchurch), 33fb 64m ... 3 Upfill also competed, but retired after accomplishing 32ft. Pole Jump Championship. Present champion, none. World's amateur record, lift 7in, E. L. Stones, lingland New Zealand amateur record, 9tb lOin, J. E. Hume, W.A.A.C. ; best New Zealand championship performance, 9ft sim, D. M. Robertson, C.A.A.C. Standard, 10ft. T. F. Upfill (Auckland), 9ft lOin ... 1. J. E. Hufflo (Wellington) 2 Upfill endeavoured to break the amateur record, but failed. Below will be found the names of those competitors at the meeting who succeeded ia passing the standards. They will receive from the Association a badge of merit in the shape of a handsome cap embellished with emblems indicative of the record achieved. The names are as under : — 250 yds, standard 275: W. T. Macpherson, J M. King, A. E. Sefton, M. H. Laird. Half-miie. '2m 5s : D. Wood, J. F. Gnerson, J. W. Winks. 120 yds Hurdles, 17s : H. W. Batger, YV. J. Moir, B. Owen. Long Jump, 20 feet: T. F. Upfill, F. D. McKay. One Mile, 4m 40s: D. Wood, E. E. Corner. Mile Walk, 7m 15s: A. F. Burton, H. S., Cocks. 100 yds, 10 l-sth s. : W, T. Macpborson J. M.'King, A. E. Sefton, M. H. Laird. Quarter-mile Hurdles, 64s : H. W. Batger, W. J. Moir. Quarter-mile Flat, 52s : W. T. Macpher son, J. C. Hutchinson, J. M. King, J. F Grierson. Putting the 161b Weight, 35 feet : T. B . O'Connor. • PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The medals won ab the meebing were presented ab a smoke concerb in bhe Imperial Hotel on Saturday, evening. Air J. H. Upton, Mayor of Auckland, presided, and the vice-chairs wore occupied by Messrs J. H. Coates, president of the N.Z.A.A. Association, and R. Garretb, vice president of the Auckland A.A. Club. Thero were about 150 present including the following invited guests:—Messrs J. D. Connolly, Hudson Williamson, W. L. Outhwaite, H. E. Whitaker, G. Crocker, Rev. J. Moctimer Silver, Lieutenant Eales (Victoria), Lieutenant Nash (H.M.s. Curacoa), Lieutenant iJ. F. Haultain, Professor Carrollo. Afber a few preliminary toasts the victors were presented with their medals by Mr Upton. Messrs Macpherson, Wood, Hutchison, and Hayward were enthusiastically applauded, and the first two had to make speeches of thanks, and in the courae of his speech Mr Macpherson took occasion to say that he had never run a harder quarter-mile than that with Mr Hutchison. The tosats of " The Visitors " and " The Champions " were drunk and received suitable responses, and then thechampion banner was handed over to Mr Esam, representing the Auckland Club, who will hold it for the ensuing year. "The Auckland A.A. Club" was proposed in complimentary terms by Mr Grierson, and acknowledged by Messrs Esam and Halyday. " The New Zealand A..A. Association," "The Ladiea," " Tho Press," songs and conversabion concluded a very pleasant evening.