WHAKAWHITIRA SCHOOL SPORTS A GREAT SUCCESS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23207, 20 March 1950, Page 3

WHAKAWHITIRA SCHOOL SPORTS A GREAT SUCCESS

TIKITiKI NEWS

The Whakawhitira School sports, held in perfect weather, proved to be one of the greatest successes yet achieved in Whakawhitira for a gathering of any description. The most popular events of the day were the 100yds race for fathers and the free-for-all tug-of-war, in which not an inch of tire 20-yd. rope was visible. Sixty children shared 180 prizes, and some collected a handsome total. The obstacle races were very entertaining. The relay race was won by the Blue team, and the boys’ tug-of-war by Billy Babbington’s team, in a close tussle with Boy-boy Apatu's team from the valley. The women’s committee, led by Mcsdames P. Babbington, T. Pohe, R. Walker and K. Waihi was responsible for the excellent lunch, while Mr. I*. Babbington was assisted by many helpers in the preparation of the "hangi.” At the conclusion of the function Mr. 11. Mahuika, on behalf of the committee, thanked Mr .and Mrs. E. M. Prosser, who are in charge of the school, for their untiring efforts towards the success of the sports day. Mr. Prosser also espressed his thanks and appreciation for all work and donations by the parents.

Results of the Hat races were: Boys.—Fivc-7yrs.: Bill Taka, 1; Jano Taukamo, 2. Scvcn-Byrs.: Jenny Riini, 1. Eight-9yrs.: Tom Ward, 1; Billy Walker, 2. Nine-lOyrs.: Sonny Taukamo, 1; Bos’un Whankapirita, 2. Ten12yrs.: Rangi Taukano, 1; Manahi Nukunuku. 2. Twelvo-Myrs.: Ben Waihi, 1; Mac Collier. 2. 220yds.: Boyboy Apatu, 1; Billy Babbington, 2. Girls. —Five-7yrs.: Rachael Nukunuku, 1: Egypt Ward, 2. Scven-Byrs.: Taphai McLean, 1; Glynis Brinkley, 2. EightlOyrs.: Polly Collier, 1; Lotty Haenga, 2. Ten-12yrs.: Lovie Tako, 1; Joan Ward, 2. Twelve-loyrs.: Marie Jackson, l; Goosic Tangacre, 2. Thirteenlay rs.: Pussy Babbington, 1; Agnes Nukunuku, 2. Slow Bicycle Race. —Boys: Tony Goldsmith, 1: Moss Waihi, 2. Girls: Sue Policy 1: Pussy Babbington, 2, Long Jump.—Boys, llyrs. and under Bos'un Whangapirita, 1; Bertie Daniels, 2.12 yrs. and over: Billy Babbington, 3: Boy-boy Apatu, 2. Girls, 12vrs. and under: Joan Ward. 1: Lovie Tako, 2. 12yrs. and over: Marie Jackson, 1; G. Tangacre. 2. High Jump.—Boys, llyrs. and under: Sonny Taukamo, i: Bertie Daniels. 2. Boys. 12yrs. and over: Mac Collier and Boy-boy Apatu Mfl. Bins.>. equal. 1. girls, llyrs. and under: Lovie Tako. 1; Joan Ward. 2. Girls. 12yrs. and over: Sue Pohe and Marie Jackson (4ft. 1 iin.> equal, 1.