ATHLETICS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 281, 27 November 1899, Page 6

ATHLETICS.

AUCKLAND A.A. AND CO. SPORTS. The fortieth athletic carnival of tlie Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club was held in the Domain Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon. The Weather was perfect, and the ground on which Mr Yates, the caretaker, had bestowed a groat deal of attention, was looking at its host. Tho attendance numbered about 3000. The duality of the sport was on the whole mediocre. A. R. D. Watson, a new runner, annexed the 100 yarns and 410 yards flat r_.ee. and finished second to G. \V. Smith in the 2.70 yards. Smith had an easy win in the 120 yards hurdles, for which only three star-tod. i The half mile was won by L. Mayson. I and the mile by r„ L. J-.eeson. In the mile walk McAffer, the ' Australasian champion, was rit.riunli.led for "brealf- : ing" in the last lap. and Dickey won unopposed. Dickey also scored an easy win in the three mile, with McAffer second. ;C. C. Laurie put up a good performance :in the high jumji. He cleared .7ft Sin. j beating R. Brownlee. the New Zealand 1 champion, by an inch. Laurie afterwards ; attempted to beat the New Zealand roi cord, but failed. "Brownlee won the long

jump, clearing 20ft 2in. W. H. Madillj assailed his Australasian record of 130 ft i 2in for throwing the 161b hammer from a j nine feet circle, but only covered 127 ft I Gin. i The most successful of the cyclists was j F. C. I.wen. who scored three firsts—half j mile, ladies' bracelet (2 miles), and the iiA'e mile—thus winning the Club's Victor Ludorum trophy for the year. H. 11. Brook won the two mile Alliance championship of New Zealand. Pilkington fell some yards from the tape, when racing level Willi Brook. The Christchurch champion,*H. C. Thompson, competed in this and some of the other events, but without success. Tt was his first exjierlence of racing on a grass track, and he j did not seem to be at home on it. The sports were as Avell managed as usual, tho races being started punctually to time. Mr Austin Smith acted as starter. Messrs A.' H. Cotter and W. C. Speight as judges, the field judges being' Mr T. E. O'Connor. Mr G. Dunnett and Profesj sor Carrollo, and the judge of walking |Mr F. W. Coombes. The timekeepers were Messrs J, Marshall. F. MacManemin and G. Read; stewards, Messrs J. W. Winks and S. Someriield: press steward. Mr W. Mercer; and lap takers, Messrs W. Dickey and C . Waters; while Mr J. Miller officiated at the result board. Tho general arrangements were such as reflected credit on the lion, secretary, Mr F. J. Ohlson, ancl the committee, and Mr W. B. Eyre deserves a word of praise for his handicapping. Hunter's Band was in attendance during the afternoon.

The following- events were decided after we went to press on Saturday:—

Half-mile Bicycle.—P. c. Ewen 52vd's 1Prank Wade (roadster), 60yds. 2- C Hen ning- 0 5yd s , 3. Time, 1.9 3-5 The' Heats rest, ted:-Fir S t heat: F. O. Ewen' 52yds? Ik V ■ oV' POklnarton. 10yds, 2: A. Cooper 30yds, 3. Time, 1.9 3-5. Second Heat: P b. Ussher (roadster). Gsyds. 1; C Henmng, ooyds, 2; H. H. Brook, scratch 3 June 1.9 3-5 Third Heat: Frank Wade roadster), 60yds, 1; J. E. Parker, 52yds! .; \V. Elworth. soyds, 3. Time, 1.9 4-5.

Half-mile Flat Handlean.-L. Mavson 55yds 1; H. A D. Anderson. 20yd., 2; E. R. Gilmour, _syds, .'!. Ten started. Mavson came up with a good spurt at the finish and won by about three yards from Tim.'' 8"". 2-I ith Gilmour t,p

sc-^iT/h I-"? aS,,cavP'- R- Brownlee, scratch. 1; A. E. Stych, Cm, 2; W H .Madill. scratch, 3. The distances jumped Sr W?i:n'?_2 Ws_? c 20ft 2in' Stych" 19ft OJIn, Madill 19ft. These were the only starters

250 yds Handicap.-G. W. Smith, scratch, : n ' ._" P- F at,2_ n" 17ycls- 2: R- D- Campbell, 15yds, 3. The heats resulted:—First Heat: G. W. Smith, scratch. 1; II G Bell, 13yds, 2; J. Miller, 10yds, 3. Won easily. Time. 27 2-5. Second Heat: R. D. Campbell, 15yds, 1; A. R. D. Watson, 17yds. 2: J. McKean, 14yds. 3. Won by ha f a yard. Time 27 2-5. In trie final Campbell led until entering the straight, when Smith and Watson shot ahead. A good race between these two resulted in Smith's favour by about six inches. Time, 275.

Two-mile Alliance Bicycle Championship of New Zealand.—H. H. Brook (Auckland). 1; H. A.' Coates (Waikato), 2; C. Henning (Auckland), 3. Also started: H. C. Thompson (Christchurch), G. .Henning. E. H. Cucksey and W. W. Pilkington (Auckland). The field were bunched until the last lap. the pace being anything but fast. About six hundred yards from home Thompson went to the i'ront. steering tube inside running for the last lap, with Cucksey close up and Pilkington third. The Christchurch ridei failed however to keep his lead, and dropped to the rear in the last lap. Cucksey led into the straight, Avhere Pilkington and Brook supplanted him and raced neck and neck for the taj>e. A few yards from home Pilkington. who was evidently "used up," wobbled and fell, ancl Brook got home tbe winner, Avith Coates close up second, and C. Henning a good third. Time. 5.37.

One-mile Bicycle (Schoolboys).—N. Ussher (Ponsxury), 175 yds, 1; B. Hart, 200 yds, 2; Basil Calder, 75yds, ... Ussher and Hart led the Held throughout, the former winning by a length. J. Owen (Kings College), scratch; G. Forbes (\Velle'dev street). 100 yds: ancl Casper Hart Wellesley-street). 150 yds, also started. One Mile Bicycle Handioap.-A. Cooper, TfivcN 1: W. A. Harvey (roadster), I.oyds, _•_'__.' Barker, 115 yds, 3. The heats rn--Bul ted .--First heat: A. .1. Kllllp, I_syds. 1; W A. Elwotth, 120 yds, 2; A. S. Cross, lOO.vils. 3; K. H. Cucksey. scr. 4. A close linlsli between the hrst two. Cross a had rhlrtl Time. 2m 3(> 4-0,.. Second heat: .1. I. Parker, lin.vds, 1: W. A. Harvey (roadster). liiOvds, 2. A. Cooper, 70yds, 3; It. I>. Mens 120vds, 4. Time, -in .'Msec. Also started: I-i. H BrooU. scr; W. W. Pilkington. ir.vds; O. Pefliam, 100 yds; J. P. White, 115 yds: C. Homing. 120 yds; W. P. Snuford, 125vds. All stiifted in the final. Coming an 'the straight. Cooper, who was lending, slowed tin, but got homo just ahead of Harvey, who came with a strong spurt at the finish. Time, 2m 32 l-ss.

One Mile Flat Handicap.—L. h. Beeson, 12-vds, 1: E. Sutherland, 30yds, 2; J. 11. Kelly. Ssvds. 3. Also started: C. McGnlre, UOvd's- F. Uoldie, 85yds; Clias. Brown, itOvds- I*. B. Greenhough, 110 yds. Beeson, the limit man. going strong at the finish won by about 20yds. Sutherland overhauled Kellv coming up the straight, and just beat, him for second place after an exciting finish. Time. 4m 37seC.

100 yds Schools Championship.—G. A. llbert fA.C. and G.S.), 1; W. 3. Aitketi (St. John's College), 2: N. Marsden (A. C. and GS), ■'. The heats resulted:—First heat: G. A. llbei'l (A.C. and G.S.), 1: W. J. Aitken (St. .lohu's College). 2; G. Hill (Grafton Public School). 3. Won by about a yard and ,-i-half. Time. 10 4-.s. Also started: T. S. Kudcloc-k (Remuera Public School). Lancelot Todd (King's College), Oscar Bull (Wellesley-street). Second beat: B. C. Watkins (Prince Albert College), 1; N. Marsden (A.C. and G.S.), 2: J. E. Close (Prince Albert College), :?. Time, .11 2-ss. Won by inc-hes. Also started: R. Todd (Giles' College). J. M. Carpenter (Bemuera Public School). All started in the final. A good finish. Won by inches. Time. 10 4-ss.

120 yds Hurdle Handicap.—o. W. Smith, owe_'l2A-ds. 1: T. Roberts, 7yds, 2; W. H, Martin, 7yds, 8. These were the only starters. Woii easily. Time, 17 4-ss.

Two-mile Bicycle Handicap (Ladies' Bracelet).—F. C. Ewen,' 200 yds, 1; W. A. Rlwortk. 210 yds, 2; G. W. Spragge. 170 yds, 3. Also started: E. H. Cuckgey. scr: H. 11. Brook, scr: W. W. Pilkington, 20yds: H. A. Coates, 40yds; A. Cooper, 120 yds: A. Waller, 160 yds; G. V. felliaiii, 180 yds; R. D. Mens, lOOvds; C. Henning. 210 yds; A. .1. Klllfp, 220 yds. E\V.n and Elwortb led the field by turns practically all the way. In tho last lap Pelliain sot away with a strong spurt along the back stretch, but was caught again in the straight by Ewen. who held the lead to the finish, winning by a length from Elwortb, who bent Spragge for second place by half a wheel. Time, 5m Usee.

Three-mile Walk Hauilicap.—J. C. Die-key, 130 yds, 1:0. McAffer, 50yds, 2; J. Ca'rrigau, rjOOvdS, '■'~ Also started: C. A. McQuillan, I.OOvds. The last-named dropped out early in the race. Die-key caught Carrigan a mile, and a half from home, McAffer being then about J2oydß behind. The latter pulled up towards tbe end. ancl passing Carrigan reduced Dickey's lead considerably, but failed

I to catch him before the finish, Dickey win- ' uiug by about 20yd.. Carrigan a bail thlnl. Time, 23m 27 2-__ec. High Juinji Hamlicap.-C. C. Laurie (.2'u j Jiamiicajn, ..ft Sin, i: S. Ban-lay (.>iin). wit j -in 2: It. Urn., nice iscr), oft. Till, :.. Also jumped: W. II- Mndill (2im, George \\ . I Smith l'4ln), A. 10. Scycii tr.i.i>_ 11. AVillianison lo.iu) Laurie beat the New 5-o.iland I champion' ißfownloe) by an inch without ; the aid of his handicap. Both men jumped ; vcrv neatly. antf their efforts were frequently iipphmded. Laurie afterwards attempted to beat the New Zealand record Iwlt 9-Jin). but without success. 440vds Ilnndiwip.'-A. K. D. SVatson.2s.vds, 1; F. R. cilinoiir tTiirauaki), 24yds. 2; A. h. . Genr-v ilvils. •'!. Also started: T. Roberts, Ivdsl (-; 'l'.rierlv. 12yds: \V. 11. Mailill and ; .I. M'cKean. 13yds; E. Chun-lies, 10yds; E. | Sutherland. 17yils: A Ross and. C. Luieo v. Is\-ds- 11 li. Bell and A. It. (Jutland, 10yds; | \' Tilly. 20yds: S. P. 1.. Francis. 24yds. | Gllinntir led into the straight, where he was i challenged by .Valson, who drew ahead and i : won by a yard: (Jeorgo a good third. Tune. Five-mile Bicycle Handicap.- F. 0. Ewen. 1 3..ovds, 1; \V. \V. Pilkington, 30yds. 2: TI. \ l\ 'Brook, scr. 3. Also started: K. 11. ( nek- ; sev scr: H. C. Thompson. 30yds; A. Waller, , 2..bvds: (J. W. Spragge, 280 yds: li. !•'. j I'eliiam, 300 yards; .1. «»',miVr i ; :i2()vds: ('. Heiinlng. 340 yds; \V. A. l.hvorth, \3sUvdn: A. .1. Killip, 300 yds. The scratch i men caught their Held seven laj)s from | j Uome Brook taking the lead the following j ! lap with Cucksev second. When the bell rang Ewon dashed ahead, and getting ;t ! good lead was never caught, winning by 1 "oyds from Pilklnglon, who beat Brook for i second [dace by a length. Time, 13m 42