ATHLETIC NOTES.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8963, 29 November 1894, Page 3

ATHLETIC NOTES.

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Commenting on Mlchie'e claim to the mile record "Harrier ,, writes In the Australasian :—To establish a record a performance mast have been proved and accepted as correct by tome competent authorities,which does not, a».Wβ are aware, apply to Mr Michle's mile ran, although we do not wish to imply that hla time may net be correct as stated. The Victorian Amateur Athletic Association which was established In October, 1891. Iβ such a recognised authority, and aas stringent rules as to course, timekeeping, &c, which have to be satisfied before a record is granted. That body bas even refused, though its judgment .Iα this matter has been questioned, to consider any performances made prior to its foundation. No doubt Flack's mile time has been more than once beaten by amateurs prior to 1891. Both E. M. Wilson and B. J. Parkinson were credited with beating 4min 30sec on grate on the Melbourne Grammar School ground in October 1890, but for all that Flack's Iβ the best duly recorded amateur performance at the distance in Victoria.

The Officials' Race at the Napier Grammar School Sports last week proved rather an amusing one, each of the competitors having to carry a schoolboy. N. ,L. Gurr, the well-known athlete, managed to secure the smallest boy In the school, and he won on the post from P. O. Freeth, with Gray chird. The Te Awamutu Amateur Athletic Club held their inaugural sports meeting on the Tβ Awamutu racecourse, on the Prince of Wales' Birthday when the gathering proved most successful. The following are the results :—l2oYdo Hurdles-W. I. Taylor (scr), 1: S. C. Macky, (owes 10yds), 2. Time 214 sth sec. Long Jump—R. Meredith 16f6 IOJIn, 2; S. C. Macky 2. IOOYds Championship of the Waikato—D. Brocket, 1:D. Ross, 2; P. J. Delaney, 3. Won by 3yds. Time, 10 25th sec BSOYds Corlett (55yds), 1; T. Floyd <50yda),2. Time, 2mins 2 sth sec. UOOYds Handicap (President's Cup)-J. Gardiner (20yds), l; D. Boss (lOyde), 2. Tlme,*l l-sth sec. High Jump-Potts (2ln), 4ft 9ln 1; Morris (ser), 2. IBOYds Handlcap-W. 1. Taylor (12yde>, 1 ; D. Ross (6yds), % .Time, 15 2-sth sec Mile Handicap— J. Crulckshank (75yds). 1; R. CorlertjioOyds), 2. Time,' smin 3 2-sth sec 250 Yds Ladle* , Bracelet Handicap—D, Bockefct (scr), 1; J. Gardiner (15yds), 2. Time, 27 2 sth sec Two Mile Steeplechase Handicap- J. Cruickshank (200 yds), 1; G. Cox (300yde), 2. Time, lOmin 27 3-oth sec. 440 Yds Consolation— W. Teaedale, 1; W. Lynch, 2; J. O. I |The North Shore A.A.C. held their fourth annual meeting at Devonport, Auckland, on November 3rd, wheu the meeting proved a great success. The following are the winners of die various events:—l2Q¥ds Maiden H»nd!cap-F. J. Wilson <4yds)»l« One Mile Maiden Handlcap-C. A. Trlgg (20yds), 1. 880Y.is Handicap—M. O'Connor (30jds), 1. IOOYds Handlcap-G. B. Osmond. (10yds), 1. One Mile WalkHandleup —D. Wiluon (lMyde), 1; R. N. Thomas(ecr), 2. One Mile Bicycle Handicap—C. A. Trigg(Boyde).l. HighJump-B.T.Laurie sft 4in, 1. 250 Yds Handicap-F. Poland (lOyde), 1. 120 Yds Hurdle Handicap—W. H. Martin, (owes lOiyds), 1. Lone Junop— W. H. Martin, 19£t SJln, 1. Oue MUe Handicap—M. O'Connor (llOyde), 1. Fire Miles Handlcap-H. Suroaan <«sr), 1. 440 yds Handicap—W. Hi Fr»ncta 02yds), 1. The Auckland correspondent of this journal wires that splendid entries have been received for the Auckland A.A. and CCs sports which ere to be held on Saturday. W. Rudmao, ef Napier, bae nominated for some of the events, W. Arnott, well known in professional athletic circles in the North Island, hat arrived in Sydney. Tbe Wellington Amateur Athletic Club have received capital entries for their Spring Meeting which is to be held on Saturday week, the total number being 219, made up as follows:—100yds Maiden 11; 100 yds Handicap 13; 100 yds Junior Handicap 29; 250 yds Handicap 23; 440 yds Bracelet 22; Half Mile 18: One Milft 14; Three Miles 7; One Mile Walk 6:l2oyds Hurdles 10: High Jump 7; Long Jump 9; Pole Jump 7; Patting the Weight 8; Half Mile Bicycle 11; Two Mllee Bicycle 11; Three Miles Bicycle 10.

Not only has a new. trotting record been established, bat Robert J. hat knocked * fall second off bis previous beet pacing record, which now stands as printed, and it would almost seem as if the two minuter were in eight. Regarding the performance the Turf, Field end Farm says:—He took th» word on the third score and settled "• right down to business. The , quarter was paced in3QsseCi and the tanning horse was brought ou even terms with him at tbe half mile sole, which was reach in 1.003. The terrific flight was continued w> the three-quarter pole; where the watches' split at 1.301, thus making the time for that middle half mile 59& sec. Geers steadied the gelding in the atruggte down the borne* stretch, and landed him at the wire in 2.01 J. - The horse, driver end owner' received a tremendous oration* "