DISTRICT SPORTS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XLVII, Issue 52, 31 December 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT SPORTS.

KAITANGATA. The Kaitangata Athletic Club wero favoured, with ideal weather conditions for their 26th Annual Sports on the Uppcil Domain ou 'Christmas Day. In the course of the afternoon the dimensions of the crowd increased until there must have been in- the vicinity of 1000 people present.

The officials of the chub had all worked hard to ensure the success of the meeting, and the various competitions 'were got off in good time, and in a methodical manner. The Sheffield Handicap created the greatest interest. There were fourteen competitors, and some excellent finishes were witnessed as a result of the very flue starts wliich were given 'by t\lr iM. 'Cowan, who as an ex-runner, had a thorough understanding of what runners appreciated. Tn the dancing events, the spectators also evinced a great deal of interest. There was a 'big field of competitors, all but one 'being girls, the Balelutha entrants, amongst whom Miss Grace Cameron, were prominent, securing good positions in the prizelist. The Kaitangata (Pipe Band was in attendance, the meni'bers of the band assisted by Balclutha pipers, supply ing the music for the dancing. Mr (Dave McCrhee (secretary), Who had put in a great amount of work preparing for the success of the sports, but owing to a 'bereavement in the family was una'ble to continue his duties, was relieved 'by the treasurer, Mr Thomas Middle-mass. 'The assistance of Mr A. M. Wvlie and one or two of the members of the Port Molyneux Club also materially assisted in the success of the sports. 135 Yards Sheffield (il4 entries). — First heat: F. IM. Anderson (Byds) 1, A. Dunn (10yds) 2, 11. Buchanan (2yds) 3. Second heat: J. D. Walker 1 (Syds) 1, 'P. Thompson (4yds) 2, A. M'Kinnon (Syds) '3. 'Third heat: W. F. 'Dunn (7yds) 1, J. W. Goodman, (7yds) *3, A. Hood (syds) 3. Semi-final—-First heat: 'Walker 1, Thompson 2; second heat: Anderson 1, M'Kinnon 2."Final: Walker 1, M'Kinnon' 2, Anderson 3, Thompson 4. Bagpipe Music (six entries). —Archie (McMillan 1, Angus (McMillan 2, A. Ross 3.

Irish Jig (three entries).—iG. Oaifte' ron ].

Bagpipe Music, Marches (seven entries). —Angus M'lMillan 1, A. Boss 2, ©. Bowman. 3.

220 Yards Handicap (nine entries). —J. W. Goodman (13yds) 1> A. Hood (Byds) 2, R. Andrews (ISyds) 3. Time, 24isec.

880 yds Handicap (seven entries). —J. W. iGoodnvan (2ovds) 1, J. E. Tapp (ser) 2, J. Chalmers (20yds) 3. Won by about 20 yards. 'Time, -2min 15 sec.

•Highland Fling, opeu (eight entries). —'Vera Kleski ], J. Munro 2, L. Fox 3.

?•"> Yards Handicap (14 entries). — First heat: W. 'Dunn ], L. H. Buchanan w, E. 'Walker 3. Second heat: E. Hanson 1, i).' Mason 2, i]{. W. Smith 3, Third heat: T. «im J. l>. Thomson 2, J. W. Goodman 3. ISemi-'final—First heat: Dunn, Sim and Buchanan running a dead heat, it was decided to put the three men in the filial; second heat: Walker 1, Thompson 2. Final: T. Sim !1, W. Dunn 2. Buchanan 3. This was a •great- race, only inches separating the ■placed men. Wrestling (catcli-as-eatch-can).—"Like the- previous item of wrestling only three men entered, and it- was decided to withdraw the event.

Sailor's Hornpipe (four entries). — Grace Cameron 'l, Dorcen Wheeler 2. highland Fling (14 entries). —Grace Cameron ], D. Wheeler 2, J. 'Munro 3.

Sword Dance (10 entries). —Grace Cameron 1, D. Wheeler 2, 12. Johnson

One (Mile 'Handicap (five entries). — .1. .11. Tapp 1, D. 'Mason 2, J. H. Chalmers :j. Mason and Tapp ran together until the last round, when each passed the other, and on entering the straight they fought out a good finish, Tapp putting in a well-timed spurt at tho finish.

'Maiden Piping, (Marches (five cn'tries)JH. Parker 1, G. Boss 2. Seaun Trubhais i(six entries). —Vera Kleski T ; G.- Cameron 2, ©. Wheeler 3.

Highland Fling (seven entries). —T>. 'Wheeler 1, E. Cameron 2, ;M. Capell 3. Consolation ; Race (100 yards).—Hanson 1, A. (L. Hood 2, Also competed: L. 'H. (Buchanan.

The! concert in the evening was a great success, tho items 'being well received. The takings for the day were as follows:—£B7 gate money, S2O concert takings, and £lO in dance tickets.

LOVELLS FLAT. The second animal Sports and Picnic held 'by the Lovell's Plat- Clu'b eventuated on Tuesday, when excellent picnic conditions were enjoyed. The ground for the sports, kindly lent by Mrs Elliott, was an admirable one in every respect, and the committee had made very elaborate arrangements to ensure success. Tents were erected on the ground, and Miss J. 'MdLcod (Milton) had charge of the catering. The Knitangata l'ipe Band, fourteen strong, under Drum-major '.Smith, was in at« tendance and played at intervals during the day. The piping and dancing p\ ninth were judged "by Mr C. Morrison, were watched with much interest. 'Competitors for all the events ".vere present from a considerable distance, the sports Ibeing included in the district tour of a num'ber of well-known competitors, among whom were 'P. Thomson and 'L IT. Buchanan, the latter of whom came from Ohristchurch to cofnpete at the S f outh Otago meetings. The visiting competitors entered into the spirit of the day's outing and took part in nearly all the events. The local competitors were not so numerous as last year, but some of them competed very successfully against the more seasoned men. Afternoon tea was provided for the competitors and officials toy a numlber of the ladies off the district. The sucwsd of the day is due

to the enthusiasm of the committee, all of whom worked hard. They were ably assisted iu arranging the handicaps by Messrs A. M. Wylie, J. 'Cunningham and J. 'Matheson, members of the Otago Centre of the N.Z. A. and C.U. Mr 0. Marshall officiated a» starter, and Mr W, Yorston as bellman, while the secretary, iMr iC. Clarke, and the treasurer. Mr Geo. Elliott, 'both experienced a busy day, and carried out their duties with courtesy and general satisfaction. At intervals a number of children *s events were run off, and the committee endeavoured to distribute the prizes as widely as possible, so that every child who came forward received a .memento of the occasion. A deal of amusement was caused bv the greasy pig competition. -About 16 boys entered, tout the tired quadruped offered poor chase. D. Yorston. was the successful competitor. The pig, which was kindly donated to the sports committee 'by Mr W. Heads, was submitted to Dutch auction iby Mt W. Yorston and realised £2, being 'bought tby Mr C. Marshall.

In addition to the large number of members' tickets sold, the sum of £l2 7s was taken at the gate. In the evening a dance was held in the hall, aibout 60 couples taking part. Excellent music was supplied Iby Mr Trevor Gibson, and 'Mr W. Yorston made an M.C. who capalbly introduced the spirit of happiness and ensured a successful function.

DISTRICT EVENTS. 100 yds maiden handicap.—A. 'Robinsou 1, A. Boyd 2, G. Dorward 3. 440 yds handicap.—A. Hyslop 1, G. Steel 2, B. Adam 3. Youths' 440vds race—U. Smith 1, 1). Boyd 2, R. Park 3. 'Half-mile handicap.-—-J. Heads (15 yds) 1, J. 'Hewitt (scr) 2, Robinson (35yds) 3. Obstacle race.—J. Head's 1, 11. Orr 2, E. •Marshall 3.

Married men's race.—J. C. Smith 1, W. Yorston 2, E. Marshall 3. Married ladies-' race.—Mrs Keach 1, Mrs Yorston 2, Mrs Cannon 3. Single ladies' race.—i Miss Paskcll 1, D. Allison 2, X. Adam Miss Allen 4. Youths' race.—>U. Smith 1, R. Park 2, I). Bovd 3. O'PEN 1 EVENTS. 100 yds handicap (eight entries). — First heat: Oliver (syds) 1, P. Thornsou (ser) 2. Second heati J. Heads (3yds) 1, !L. 'H. Buchanan (scr) 2. Final: Oliver ], Buchanan 2, P. Thomson 3.

220 yds handicap.—"W. Dunn (7yds) 1, .7. Heads (fivds) 2, P. Thomson (i3vds) 3.

One-mile handicap.—J. R. Tapp (scr) 1, J. Hewitt ('4oyds) '2, 'C. Jackman 3. Jackman led till halfway round the last lap, when Tapp and Hewitt sprinted up and effected a fine hush.

'Returned soldiers' race (100 yds).— W. 'Dunn (syds) 1, H. Orr (6yds) 2, J. Heads '(4 yds) 3. High jump.—P. Thomson (SCr); sft, 1; J. Heads (3in), 4ft lOin 2; H. Orr (3iin), 4ft 7Ain, 3. 'Putting the shot.—'R. Allen (scr), 28ft Gin, li; C. 'Lowovy (2ft)-, 08ft Sin, 2; A. Ifyslop (3ft), 28ft lin, 3. Twelve entries.

Tossing the caber,—-P. Thomson (3ft), 34ft JHin, 1; <L. Buchanan (3ft), 34ft .'Sim, 2; J. W. Gregory (>3ft), 34ft. 3iu, 3.

Hop, step and jump.—'L. Paskell (2ft), 41ft lOin, 1; P. Thomson (scr), 41ft. 9in, 2; W. Dunn (2ft), 41ft, 3. 120 yds hurdle race.—'W, t)unn 1, J. Heads >2, R. Oliver 3. Wrestling (Cumberland). —M. Thomas 1, R. W. Moffitt. 2. Piping.—A. 'McMillan ]•, D. Bowman 2, K. Gold 3, iH. Jar vie 4. Six entries.

Highland fling.—JG. Cameron 1, V, Kleski '2, I). Wheeler 3. Seven entries.

Seann Triu'bhais.—G. Cameron 1, D. Wheeler 2. Sword dance. —D. "Wheeler 1, 18. Johnston 2, G. 'Cameron 3. Five entries. Sailor's hornpipe.—G. Cameron 1, D. Wheeler 2. Irish jig.—D. Wheeler 1, G. Cameron 2. Chain-stepping.—<R. W. Moffitt. Throwing cricket ball.—rD. 'Hasset. Guessing number of peas.—Mr Allison and L. Dorward equal (573). 'Sheep-guessing (dressed weight),— 'Mts W. Heads and A. Slater equal (601b).

OWAXA. The Owaka Caledonian Society held their Annual Sports at Owaka on the Domain on Monday. Favoured 'by fine -weather, which improved as the day progressed, large numbers assembled and the meeting was a record one from every point of view. The gate money exceeded last year's total Iby £l'7, and the entry money by about £9 10s. The prizemoney paid out was about £4 in excess of last year. Unfortunately the requests for special trains to suit the Baklntha and Tahakopn to Owaka residents were turned down by the 'Railway Department, otherwise the attendance would have Ibeen very much greater. The various events were well contested, providing a real good day's sport for competitors and spectators alike. The entries for the piping, dancing, chopping and sawing events were particularly good. The flat races also gave some good races and close finishes. There was a good attendance of outside competitors in all events, .many of whom are waiting for the Port iNfolyneux meeting. The Balclutha 'Pipe Band provided bright and stirring music during, the day, and enlivened the proceedings with their marches. The costumes of the dam-ers and pipe competitors added the finishing toucli to a picturesque gathering. Mr !P. Reid catered for the luncheon and afternoon tea on the ground. The whole arrangements reflect much credit on the executive, and particularly on the President '("Mr T. Maginness) and the Secretary (Mr "W, Richardson). The latter naturally saddled the biggest 'burden, and at all times proved courteous and obliging. The membership now totals about 150. In 'be evening a. dance was held by

the society in the 'Memorial Hall, over 130 couples crowding the Satgft hall. An enjoyable evening tu spent, however, Mr Trevor Gibson providing the dance music and IMr F, Reid the catering. The takings totalled about £3O, a record for the annual gathering. Messrs G. Fraser, C. Asnmore ana Alex. Mason acted as M.C.'s. A number of children 's races were run during the afternoon, and created much Amusement.

Details of the sports are given below.

Local maiden handicap, lOOyds.—®. K. Porter ], J. Thomson 2, G. Hill 3. Youths' handicap.—G. (Latta '1 G. Hill 2, J. D. IMcTamney 3. Maiden chop (16in* lops). Prizes, £5 and pold medal, £3 and £2.— J. Allan (scr) ], W. MoAra (ISsec) 2, J. Stewart. (scr) 3. Also competed: D. Geary, iK. Ashmore, T. Ashmore, F. Spinks, X. Geniy.

100 yds handicap.—?:. E. Porter (4yds) 11,l 1 , J. F. Harrison (4yds) fi, R. •Andrews (7yds) 3. A very close finish, and just won on the tape' Sawing handicap, 1 cut, 18in.—Ashmore Bros. (Ssec) L, Andrews and Kelly (6see) 2, Hay 'Btos. (4sec) 3. Won fairly easily. Also competed: Laughton and Jacobson (scr). Highland fling.—'Violet Paterson 1, Grace Cameron 2, Vera Kleski and Doreen 'Wheeler (equal) 3. 220vds handicap.—(L. 'H. Buchanan 1, P. G. Thomson 2, W. Richardson 3. A good race.

Putting the shot.—J. Spinks 1, E. Finch 2, P. Spinks 3. * Pipe music (strathspeys and reels). — A. McMillan 1, Angus McMillan 2, A. Ross and D. Bowman (equal) 3. Owaka 'handicap (local).—La tit 1, E. E. Porter 2.

Sword dance.—Grace Cameron 1, Violet 'Paterson 2, Doreen Wheeler 3.

Champion chop handicap. Prizes, £lO, £5 and £2.— J. 'Milner (20aec) 1, W.Kelly (20see) 2, lAndrews (i2osec) 3. Also competed: U Ashmore (30sec), C. 'Hay (Ssec), W. Hende (scr), J. Spinks (scr), D. Stewart (20sec)'. A really good competition, the second and third men finishing very close together. 410 yds handicap.—R. Ashmorc 1, J. Harrison 2, P. G. Thomson 3.

Pipe music (marches). —A. McMillan 1, Angus McMillan 2, D. J, Bowman 3. iMile haudieap.—J. iR. Tapp (scr) 1, G. 'Campbell (40yds) 2. Others: J. Carmichael, HI. Fraser, J. Harrison. The scratch man gauged his field well and won a good race with a little to spare. Half-mile handicap.—'P. G. Thomson (60yds) 1, J. R. Tapp (scr) 2, T. Kerr (ijOyds) 3. Also started: Buchaian and Pullar. The scratch man caught his field in the lap before the last, and kept in the rear. In the final sprint home Thomson held up well and won a nicely judged race.

'Highland fling (juniors). First prize, gold medal (donated 'by Clutha 'Dairy Co.); second prize, silveT medal (donated 'by Clot ha 'Leader).—Dorren Wheeler 1, E. Johnston 2, Iris Finn 3. Chain-stepping competition.—H. Calder 1, G. Fraser 2. Fifty-"four entrants. Throwing cricket ball.—E. Finch 1, F. Spiaks 2. Forty-three entrants. Boys' race (under 10 years).—D. Wheeler 1, M. (Murdoch 2, P. Murdoch 3.