ATHLETIC SPORTS HELD AT MATATA

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume L, Issue 7910, 31 January 1922, Page 4

ATHLETIC SPORTS HELD AT MATATA

SUCCESSFUL MEETING

Officers -Judges; Messrs D. M. Quarrie, Stewart-, and Sneddon ; Starter, Mr W, Ansell; JJandicappers, Messrs F. J. Burt- and Culpan; call steward, Mr J. McDonald; committee, Messrs T. ® Brownlee, LI. Burt, F. J. Burl, S. Burt, Culpan, L. Culpan, G. Lusty, 11. Lynch, R. Kondon, K. Hayden, G- Johnston, 0. Smith, C. Cartmau, J. • French, J. Glass, Raimona, S. Apiata, Karepi, Stanley, G. Greet'd, J. fcJavory, J. McDonald, Peebles, Linsell, W. Ansell and E, Brown. Fine but dull weather prevailed for the athletic sports meeting held ifi Mr F. Burt’s paddock. Mataia, yesterday. Tliere was a large attendance, patrons being present from Taijrauga, Tc- rihike, laneatua, Whakatane and surrounding districts. The Te Puke Brass Band under Baud master Wood, was in attendance, and rendered a musical programme, which was much appiociated. A refreshment stall was controlled by Mrs Pat tic, assisted by Mc&dames Brownlie, Peebles, Caverhill, Burl, Lynch, Culpan (2), Brown, and Ansell. r iho sport was of an interesting character. The fields were large and many keen finishes were witnessed. Results were as follows: MAIDEN RACE Moody J, Semmens 2. G. Gardiner finished first, but was disqualified, having previously won a race. HOP, STEP, and JUMP-G. Gardiner 1, Jacob 2. The winner covered 38ft. 2 A in. BOYS’ RACE-Marti 1, Henry E. 100 YARDS HANDICAP—G. Gardiner 1, Cairns 2, Peebles J. Eight started. HIGH JUMP—Boyd 1, Burl and Martensen tie 2. MAIDEN CHOP, STANDING, loin. log.— C. Honeycomb 1, Whitfield 2, J. Pattie 3. Five entries. SACK RACE.— F. J. Burt 1, E. James 2, Fred Burt (junior) 3. 220 YARDS HANDICAP- -Herbert Mayo 1, Peebles 2, Mills 3. THROWING AT WICKETHopgood and Anderson tied. Thirty two entries. BOYS’ RACE- R. Lees 1, Jack 2, Cotter 3. GIRLS' RACE, under 15 years-

F. Haven 1, P. Burt 2, F. Stewart 3. RACE, Public Wo'rks Department's Employees-- Ste wait 1, Cairns 2, Dodd 3. GIRLS’ RACE, under 10 yearsClara Stewart I , Maud Semmens 2, .Bella Snowden 3. , MAORI WOMEN’S RACE - Mary Willis 1, Polly 2, Mrs Chay-t-or 3. # GIRL’S RACE, under 7 years- - L. Quarrie*!, Betty Snowden 2. BOYS RACE—Lees 1, Ansell 2, HALF-MILE HANDICAP Boyd 1, Morlensen 2, Cairns 3. MAORI BOYS’ RACE, 10 to 15 vears—-Uru 1, Jack Reliu 2 Piripi 3 PILLOW FIGHT, boys Vernon Mooro 1. PILLOW FIGHT, Men s Jacob 1. HURDLES, 120 .YARDS- First Heat: Peebles 1, Burt 2.- Second Heat: Jacob 1, Watkins 2. Final A. Burt 1. G. Peebles 2, Watkins 3 MAORI GIRLS’ RACK M. Simondfi 1, Patakuru 2. BENDING COMPETITIONButterworth 1, L, Caverhill 2. STANDING UNDERHAND CHOP. 18iu. BLOCK -C, Honeycomb 1, Anderson 2. BABY EXHIBITION, under 12 months-Hector Reynolds 1. BABY EXHIBITION, under 18 months- Edna French 1. GOAL KICKING-G. Kelly 1. Thirty-five entries. GIRLS’ RACE, under 10 years Flora Quarrio 1, Phyllis Stewart 2, Chaytor 3. HIGH JUMP, HORSES Cliff Puttie's 1, Kelly’s 2. SINGLE LADIES’ RACE- Miss Ivy Fenton 1, Miss Lily Fenton 2, Miss Culpau 3. STEPPING 100 YARDS -R, Roudou 1, Buttenvorih 2. MARRIED LADIES’ RACE P. Haora I, Tehui 2. Mrs Ansell 3. THREE-LEGGED RACE- F. J Burt and Stewart 1. UNDERHAND CHOP, 18in. log—Honeycomb 1, Anderson 2. NAIL ‘DRIVING. Men’s P. Campbell 1. NAIL DRIVING, Ladies’ Mrs Roberts 1. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL— L. Culpan 1. A social and dance was held in the King's Theatre in the evening and wa*- largely attended.