PIGEON BAY ANNUAL SPORTS.
Han Treasurer—M. Flanagan. JudgesMessrs Firmston and Priest. Umpire—Mr Gates. Steward for JSntriee—Mr Firmston. Committee—Messrs Hay, Priest, C. Kay, J. Kay, Litten, Lyall, Firmston, Gates. Hon See—Thos A. Gates. Starter—Mr Litten. Referee— Mr Lyall. '■■•■-■
: The sports were held on Monday last, and, although the weather was unfavorable, there were about 200 or 300 persons present. .Mr Hay kindly- lent his paddock for the occasion. 1 The sports were commenced punctually at 10 a.m., and were more 'successful than those of last year. Great credit is due to the committee for the manner in which the programme was carried through. . l The following was the result of the various events:— Shooting Match (fowling pieces) 60 yardslet prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. B. Paton ... ... 1 T. White 2 Trotting Match for Horses, two mile—let prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. T. White's Jenny. ... 1 A. Marshall's Lance 2 Flat Race for Horses, one mile—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 G. M'Kay's Jenny ... ... 1 \ -A. Marshall's Lance f I B. Hay's Raven f Hurdle Race for Horses, one mile—lst prize, £2;2nd,£l . R. Hay ... 1 M. M'Kay 2 Men's Flat race, 100 yards—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. M. McKay ... 1 Edwin Hay ..; 2 Running Long Jump—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. B. S. Hay, 15ft 3in 1 H. White, 15ft 2in ... ... 2 Egg and Spoon race, 50 yards—let prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. T. O. Hay... ... ... .... l. | T. White 2 Hurdle race, 500 yards—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. r . - R. 8. Hay ... 1 l M.Malcolm 2 Vaulting—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. H. White, 7ft Bin . ... ... 1 ' T. White, 7ft 6in ..." ... 2 High Jump—lst prize, i6s : 2nd, ss. R. Hay 1 G. White f E. Goodwin f Throwing Cricket Ball—lst prize, 10s. H. White, b7 yards 1 SackTace, 100 yards—lst prize, 15a ; 2nd, ss. H. White ... .... ... ... l T. White ... ... 2 Flat race, for Boys under sixteen—lst prize, 15e ; 2nd, ss. W. Pettigrew ... l C Lyall ... 2 Flat race, for Boys under twelve—lst prize 10s; 2nd, ss. F.Firmston ... ... ... i A.Goodwin ... ..i ... 2 Wheelbarrow race, 100 yards—lst prize, 15s; ' 2nd, 58. ' ' ' W. Paton ... ...-- ... i B. Paton ..: ...;: ... .... 2 Three Legged race, 200 yafdsr-4st prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. ... _... ' F ' Edward Good win,', W. Lyall ... 1 B. Hay, T. White" ... ... 2 Backward race, 100 yards—lst prize, 15s; 2nd, ss. R. S. Hay i W. McKay [ 2 All Comers' race, 200 yards—lst prize. 20s; 2nd, XOs. W. Lyall 1 R. Hay ... ... ... ... 2 All Comers' race, 100 yards—lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, sa. J. White 1 T. White ... 2 Flat race, 500 yards—let prize, 30s; 2nd, 15s. W. Lyall ... ... ... ... 1 R. Hay 2 Ladies' race, 200 yards—lst prize, 16s ; 2nd, ss. Miss Pettigrew ... ... ... 1 Miss Pitcaithley 2 The proceedings terminated with a dance in the schoolroom, which was kept up with great spirit, everyone seeming to thoroughly enjoy himself.
The children's sports will take place on New Fear's Day.
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Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 3223, 30 December 1875, Page 3
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473PIGEON BAY ANNUAL SPORTS. Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 3223, 30 December 1875, Page 3
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