ATHLETICS
GISBORNE CLUB
A meeting of, the committee of the Amateur Athletic and Harrier Chib was held on Tuesday evening. Mr A. W. Mason presided over a good attendance of members.
Programmes were approved for evening runs as follows: October 21, 880yds. cycle handicap, 100yds. ladies’ handicap, 880yds. men’s handicap', high jump handicap; October 29, 1-J miles cycle handicap: 120yds. men’s handicap, 120yds. ladies 7.handicap. It was decided that Air W. Wareham be appointed to fill the vacancy on the committee, left open since the annual meeting. Air A. Swan was unanimously elected sole official- handienpper, it not being deemed necessary to appoint an assistant.
A letter was received from the town clerk, in reference to the meeting on October 22, convened to discuss the celebration of the Borough of Gisborne jubilee. It was decided to appoint delegates to attend the next meeting. The position of supervisor for the evening sports meetings has been undertaken by Air P. Fulton, who will have complete control of these functions. The following new members were elected: Airs. C. R.yan, Messrs. W. Wareham, G. McConnell, and A. Livingston. OPENING OF TRACK SEASON. The official opening of the amateur track season will take place at the Childers read reserve tonight, at 5.15 p.m., wlidn the Amateur Athletic and Harrier Club will run-off two sprint and one cyclo event. Good entries have been received for the opening events, and keen racing should he witnessed.
The following handicaps have been declared by Air A. C. Swan, official liandicapper:—> 75vds. ladies’ handicap: N» Eastwood scr., H. Hansen 2yds., N. Wilson 2yds.; R. McCarthy 2yds., E. Denton 2yds.. C. Billiam 2yds., M. Al'cDenald 3yds., Airs. C. Ryan 31 yds., N. Gardner 41yds., .T. Haisman svds., L. Broom syds., L. Linton 7 yds., .D. Jeffs 9yds., E. Haache 9J yds.. N. Jamison 91yds, D. Gibbs 91yds. One mile cycle handicap:, J. Algve scr., E. Algie scr.. G. Goldsmith 55 vds., F. Pollard 80yds., .J. Aleroer lOovds., A. H. Bloxham 125yds., V. Pearson 170yds. ~ 75yds men’s handicap: O. Paltridge scr.." E. Truman l-Jvds., G. McDonald 2Jyds., T. Corkefv 3yds., F. Dohhio 4yds., W. Ingram syds., B. Thompson syds., V. Clouston 51yds, H. Swan 6vds.. J. Hullen 6yds, L. Barker 7yds., G. Nice! 7yc?s.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10489, 14 October 1926, Page 7
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