SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Evening Star, Issue 12167, 11 April 1904, Page 7

SCHOOLS’ ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Those officials who worked so hard u.r the success of the schools championship meeting at the Caledonian Ground on Satur day are to be congratulated on the result of their efforts. An excellent system prevailed, and without the slightest' appearance ot any exercise of disciplinary- power bein': necessary, the hosts of youthful competitors were marshalled iu due time at the start-mg-pcst, and proceedings went with tin utmost smoothness. This was no mean feat to achieve, and entailed hard work and no little self-sacrifice on the part of many gentlemen, not only on Saturday but some day; previous. The Press ore specially indebted to Messrs J. T. If annum and A.Marrvatt Mi- H. B. Courtis was referee, while M*r A Dey was invaluable as superintendent, and the secretary (Mr P. A. Webb) kept his numerous body of officials, whose name yvas legion, working to the best advantage. As to the sports, the representatives of the Christian Brothers’ School were veryprominent, and pulled c{f no less than eight events, including both the relnv races. The mile running and the mile bicycle race each went to a representative, of the Boys’ High School. The latter provided a verv close finish, ywhile in the running event, apart from the winner, a fine performance yvas put up by a chap named R. Smith alias “Smiler,” who was liberally applauded for his pluck and stamina. A* couple of open handicaps were run at the meeting, one a relay race, and, very appropriately, both these yvere secured by representatives of schools. The following concludes cur report :

100 yds Flat (under 13 year’s).—First heat: A. Waghcrn (Forhury) 1, H. Marshall (Kaihorai) 2. Six others started. Second heat: E. Wilkie (Christian Brothers) 1, A. Douglas (Albany street) 2. Six others started.' Third heat: R. Sinclair (Kaikorai) 1, A. Reid (Arthur street) 2. Three others started. Fourth heat: C. Findlay (High street) 1, L. John* on (Forhury) 2. Three others started. Fifth heat: F. Smith (Kaikorai) 1, T. Ness (Kaikorai) 2. Four others started. Final: E. Wilkie (Christian Brothers) 1, A. Waghorn (Forhury) 2. Six others started. Won by about a yard, the third bov verv close up. ‘ Time. Msec.

100 yds Flat (under 15 year’s).—G. Laidlaw (Kaikorai) 1, J. Bryant (Christian Brothers) 2. Five others started. Won by about three yards, a yard separating second and third. Time, 12fsec. 100 yds (under 14 years),—First heat: R. Burke (Christian Brothers) 1, J. Thomson (Otago Boys’ High School) 2. Five starters. Second heat; W. Douglas (Macandrew mad) 1, J. Smith (Christian Brothers) 2. Five starters. Third heat; R C. Mercer (Forhury) 1, R. Allen (Caversham) and L. Orr (Otago Boys’ High) dead heat. Nine starters. Fourth heat: J. Elridge (Otago Boys’ High) 1, J. Russell (Normal) 2. Six starters. Fifth heat: G. Harrison (Macandrew road) 1, H. Pearson (Normal) 2. Nine starters. Final: W Douglas (Macandrew road) 1, J. Smith (Christian Brothers) 2. Time, Msec.

One-mile Flat (under 16). J. Gcw (Otago Boys’ High) 1, R. Smith (High street) 2. Ten started. Time, smin 48sec. On entering the third lap Smith led the way. and ran well ahead until entering the fourth lap. when Gow passed him, and won by about 12yds ; the third man some distance away. One-mile Bicycle (under 15 years).— Final heat: E. Robertson (Boys’ Hieh School) 1, D. Collins (Christian Brothers) 2. Four started. Robertson went to the front round the back in the last round, closely followed by Collins, and a good race icsulted in the former winning by less than a wheel. Time, omin Isec. Throwing the Cricket Ball (under 15 years).—L. Casev (Christian Brothers), 67yds 2ft, 1; E. Joyce (Chid tian Brothers) 67yds, 2. Seventeen competed. H'gh Jump (under 15 years).—E. Joyce (Christian Brothers), <ift (Waikouaiti Maori), 4ft G£in, 2. Seven others competed. Schools Teams Relay Race, 440 yds (under 13 years).—Christian Brothers’ School No. 1 team (E. Wilkie, W. 0. O’Connor, L. Coughlin, and C. Hill) 1, Kaikorai School (F. Smith, J. Lamb, T. Galloway, and N. Johnson) 2. Time, Imin 3|sec. This proved a very close race and was one of the most exciting events of the day. Other teams competing were:—Forbury School, Christian Brothers’ School (No. 2 team), Caversham School, and Port Chalmers District High School. Schools Teams Championship Relay Race, 880 yds (under 15 years).—Christian Brothers’ No. 1 team (D. Collins, R. Burke, W. Higgins, and Brvant) 1, Normal School (W. Nicholson, A. fiuthie, H. Pearson, and G. Shaw) 2. Time, Imin 50 ec. Won by about 6yds. Other teams competing were : —Forbury School (two team'), Albany street School, Christian Brothers’ School (No. 2 team), Caversham School. Kaikorai School, Otago Boys’ High Schpoi, and Port Chalmers District High School. 100 yds Skipping R.u e for girls under 14 years). First heat: M. Hunter (Caversham) 1, M. Turner (Caversham) 2. Second heat: A. Ford (St. Clair) 1, J. Taylor (Port Chalmers) 2. Final: A. Ford (St. Clair) 1, M. Hunter (Caver-ham) 2. Hoop Race, 50yds (girls under 12 years). —L. Burton (Forbury) 1, H. Micchell (Normal) 2. These were the only starters. 75yds Flat (for girls under 15). —First heat: B. Ferguson (Macandrew road) 1, R. Buddicomb (Forbury) and K. Ford (St. Clair) dead heat. Nine starters. Second heat: B. Smith (Macandrew road) 1, M. Tucker (High street) 2. Eight starters. Final: B. Ferguson 1, B. Smith 2. Time, llfsec.

220 yds Flat Handicap (open). Prizes, trophies value £1 IQs and 15s.—W. M‘Caw (25yds) 1, J. Collins (20yds) 2. Also started: W. J. O’Kane (3ivds), A. Campbell (13yds), T. H. Murray" (13yds), J. M. Scott (13yds), J. Mooney H. W. Franklin (15yds), F. Johnson (lOvds), L. R. Prideaux (20yds), L. M'Gurdv (20yds), and F. Reid (22yds). Time, 22|sec. Teams’ Relay Race (Open) Handicap. One mile., Teams of four men, each mian to run one lap.—Otago Boys’ High School (W. Fraser, D. B. Shand, W. C. M'Caw, J. M. Scott), 30yds, 1; Civil Service Harrier and Amateur "Athletic Club No 1 (A. Campbell, H. F. Franklyn, Parata, A. Melville), 20yds, 2. Also started: Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club B (W. J. O’Kane, L. M'Cnrdy, J. Mooney, T. Murray) scratch, and Civil Service Harrier and Amateur Athletic Club No. 2 (Johnson, Willet, Prideaux, Titchener), 50yds. Won easily. Time, 4min lOsec.