BRUNNER SPORTS

Grey River Argus, 17 February 1930, Page 6

BRUNNER SPORTS

Record Meeting J, GILLMAN WINS BIG CHOP. WALLSEND CUP TO CBEAGH. The weather was fine and warm for the third annual meeting of the Ffunner Sports Club, held at the. Taylorville School grounds on Saturday, when a record gathering patronised the sports. A first-class prgoramnie had been arranged, and keen competition was witnessed in each event. The chopping and sawing events produced several close finishes, both saws being especially well contested. The final cf the Brunnerton Underhand Chop provided a great set-to, the honours eventually falling to J. Gillman, whose victory was popularly received. In the open sprint events, the handicaps framed by Mr E. Perkins, agair brought the runners close together at the finishing tape, the result being in foresting racing. The Brunner Handicap, 120 yards, was annexed by Kennedy. a maiden runner, who produce ! surprisingly good form. The 100 yards Handicap was alsp responsible for bringing another maiden sprinter *o (he front, namely C. Earthorn, who also collected third prize in the. Brunnerton. The pace shown by this runner, promises to qualify him for further good races ahead. The Wallsend Cup, a handsome trophy donated by the .Brunner Collieries Ltd., and valued at fourteen, guineas, induced a big number of local runners to engage in the contest for its possession. The winner, K. Creagh, ran splendidly in his heat, the semi-final and final, filling first place in each start, and his victory aas enthusiastically received by onlookers and competitors alike.

The Committee handled the meeting to tlie satisfaction of the large company present, the big programme being run off with a minimum of delay, A special word of praise is due to the Secretary (Mr J- Davidson), who worked tirelessly for weeks prior to the meeting, and on the day, to ensure success to the gathering. Although by far the busiest man on the ground, he extended every courtcsv to the numer-

ous enquirers and visitors, who much appreciated his congenial nature. The 'otJier officials and the Ladies’ Committee especially, worked conscientiously towards establishing the success of the [meeting, with the result that the af:ternoon’s programme was thoroughly [eujoyed by the public. Following are the results of the various events: — Maiden Underhand Handicap Chop, A'im-.h log: —ll. Smith (Bsec) 1: IfJackso’n (Bsec) 2: D. O ’Callaghan (Bsec) 3. Also competed: S. Bowman scr; E. Coote 3, W\ Ryan 3. C. Neanic 3, W. Faulkner, J. Meaghan, G. Martin, G. Croft. T. Croft. E. Latta, T McKenzie, li. Falmer. W. Barton, A. Helem. H. Thelen alt 8. G. Ellery, J. Griffin, H. Hunt. B. Creagh, R. 11’11. C. Turner. W. Aitkinson. M. Hallinan •ill 10. W‘on fairly easily. Times 43 and 4 7si’c. Brunner .Handicap Footrace. 120 ’ yards. First Heat;—ll. Kennedy Syds ;1; R. Jones 4yds. 2 Also ran, M. Jamieson scr, () Anderson Syds. A good, finish. Time 11 4-sscc. Second Heat;—Nestor syds, 1; D. \\ alla.ee llyds. 2. Also ran; C. Lamont scr. Won by two yaidn. Timf* 12scc. Third Heat: Farthorn 10yds. .1; A. Fong 6yds 2. Only starters. Time Final; Kennedy I; Fong 2; Earthoru 3. Won by two yards a fool between second and third. Time 12sec. Uprig-ht Handicap Chop (12incb log):—First Heat: T. Edgerton Ssee.' 1; D. Coulson 3esc. 2; R. Fluety scr. 3. Also competed: C. P. Lauric 16, 11. Wilsum 8. G. Wilson 15, W. Jackson 14, J. Marshall 16, J. Tibbles 5. A close finish. Times: 50sec., 46see. Second Heat: J. Bann.i t ster scr. 1; C. Neanic scr 2; C. O’Leary 9sec. 3. Also competed: C. Gillman 5, J. Gilman 11. D. O’Callaghan 16, C. ChamIcy 16, C. Horne 14. Won by a few strokes. Time 47sec. Final: Neanic 1; Coulson 2; Bannister A splendid finish. Time 100 Yards Footrace Handicap. First Heat; Earthorn 6yds 1; Fong 4yds 2; At. Jamieson scr 3. Won by a yard each way. Time 10 l-ssec. Second Heat: H. Kennedy syds 1: D. Wallace 10yds 2; C. Lamont scr. 3. Also ran: H. Nestor. AVon by two yards, and one yard . Time lOsee. Final Earthorn 1; Kennedy 2;

Fong 3. Won by two yards and our yard. Time 10 l-ssec. Double Handed Saw Handicap, (11 inch li'gi two cuts: —Smith Bros nsec. 1: Jackson am! Phillipson G-sec. 2; Marshall and Neame 4scc. 3. Also! competed: Bannister and Higgins scr; Bowman and ’Oquist 3sCc; Coulson and I Ryan scr; Ord and Chaplin scr. Time | 20sec. Married Ladies’ Race. 50 yards: — Mrs Johnston 1: Mrs Seebeck 2. Fim ' others ran. 100 Yards Local Footrace: —B. Smith 1; K. Crcagh 2; O. Anderson 5. Won by three yards and one yard. Nc time taken. Single Ladies’ Ravi-, 50 yards: — Miss A. Trey 1: Miss V. Williams 2. Seven others started. The two placgetters were very juvenile but on the I handicaps allowed them were the only two in the race. Boys’ Rave:—so yards:—Blanch I He’d 1 : R. Kaye- 2. Eleven others • started. Wallsend Cup donated by Brunner Collieries Ltd. (local runners only). Won outright. First float: J. Wallace scr I; Ross 2yds. 2. Also ran: J. Coati’s 10. Baty 3. Time 12 2-ssec. Second Heat: F Anderson scr I; Ramsey 3yds. 2. Cuthbertlet also ran. T'.:iid Heal: K. Crcagh 7 yds J; A. IL Tin am* 3> ds 2. Also ran: .1 I’avidson 2. II Hunt 11. T. Morgan 17. 'f in:'’: 12 2 ssee. , Fourth Heat: F. Williams 15yds. 1: M. 11 a.'Jinan 9 yds 2. Kitto 3yds also ran. Time 12sce. Fifth Heat: C. Crcagh syds 1; JI. Hallinan 10yds 2. 'l'. Coates also ran. 'rime 12 2-ssec. .Semi Final: First Heat: K. Crcagh I: D. Wallace 2. Time 12 loser. Soc'uid Heat: A. Thomas I: F. Anderson 2. Time .13 3-5. In the first lif-at. of the semi-final F. Wil aui' was leading by his handicap ten ;,ards from the tape, but there strain- I ed the tendon u..f his ligld foot, causing I him to fall heavily. Final: Creugh 1; Wallace 2. I iire Doub’e Handed Saw Handicap (24 inch log) two cuts: Marshall and Xfanic I; Coulson and Ryan 2; Jackon and Phillipson 3. Also competed: Ord ami Chapman. Bowman ami Oquist. A g’eat finish. Ihe judges having difficulty in placing the first three I‘uirs Time 20sec. Ffiderhand Handicap Chop (15 inch 100 ): First Heat: —J. Giilman 20sec. I : D. O’Callaghan 22se<-. 2t N. E. Junes i +sec. 3. Also competed: 11. Hunt 22. .1. Bannister scr. S. Bowman IS. H. Wilson 9. R. Fluety 3. T. Edgerton 9. Won easily. Time G 8 1-5 sec. Second Heat :—A. Tibbles lOsec, I : Giilman Gsec. 2; I) Coulson 3sec. 3. Also competed: E. Laurie 22. 11. Smith 20. H Th cl in 22, E. Coo to 20. R Ryan IS. W. Jamieson 20. C. O’Leary 12. A dose finish. Time G2,sec. Final; J. Giilman I; D. Coulson 2.1). ■O’Callaghan 3. A close finish. Time Lad'es’ Driving: Mrs Rowlan-ls I: Mrs F„ Hill 2. Hop step and Jump:—G. Ellery 38 feel 3 imdivx 1; IL Kennedy 3-J feet . •/ inches 2.