ATHLETICS.
PROBABLE VISIT FROM POSTLE. Auckland, June 2. Mr. J. A. Woodley, secretary the Athletic Union, has received word from Arthur Postle, ilia: nc is prepared to visit Auckland and meet Donaldson and Walker for the world’s sprint championship. Postle who is at present in Queensland, while offering no excuses for his defeat in England, is positive that he can defeat both Donaldson and Walker, and is very keen on meeting !he pair on the Auckland Domain. Mi-. Woodley is now in communication with Donaldson and WulKvr,
an early reply is expected. Present indications point to there being every possibility of the world’s famous possibility of the world’s famous trio measuring strides on the Domain in November next. PUKETAPU FARMERS’ SPOUTS. The Pukelapu farmers’ annual sports gathering was held yesterday in a paddock kindly lent by Mr. Joseph Bicknell. Tl;e following are the results of the principal events 100 Yards Handicap.—A. F. Browne (15yd) 1, R. Grubb (Dvd) 2. Running High Jump.—C. Gelding (Sin), .sft lin, I ; S. Koutu (scr). -lit lOin, 2. Five competed. Throwing the Hammer. —K. McLenlan (scr), 7-1 ft Bin, 1 ; J. Nepiln (Oft). 67ft Bin, 2. Seven competed. 220 Yards Handicap.—R. Grubb (20yd) 1. A. F. Browne (30yd) 2. A close finish, i nches separating the lour starters. Putting the Shot.—K. McLennan (Ift). 34ft 7in, 1 ; A. Benner (scr), 32 ;t 7in. 2. 440 Yards Handicap.—C. W. Taylor (25yd) 1, E. Downing (40yd) 2. 880 Yards Handicap.—W. J. Lewis (60yd) 1. C. W. Taylor (40yd) 2. Dancing.—Highland Fling: J. McKenzie 1. W. Sutherland 2. J. Walker 3. Seaunt ruibhas: J. McKenzie 1. J. Walker 2, W. Sutherland 3. Irish Jig: W. Sutherland 1, R. McCartney 2. J. McKenzie 3. Bagpipe Music. —Marches: C. McCartney 1. R. McCartney 2. J. Gray 3. Six competitors. Strathspeys and Reels: R. McCartney 1, J. Gray 2, J. Cameron 3. Six competitors. Hop. Step and Jump.—A. Campbell (2ft), 36ft Bin. 1 ; C. Williams (2ft), 36ft 7in, 2.
Stepping Competition.—M. McCauley, 66ft, 1 : Sam Wall. 66ft 3in. and Jos. Bicknell, 65ft 9in (dead heat), 2 ; D. Templeton, 65ft 6in, 3 ; G. Howse. 65ft lin. 4. ** She ep-guess in g C c mpet it io n.—W. Puschell, W. G. Horsefield. 11. Leslie. D. McKinnon. Miss Hayes. E. J. Elliott. H. P. Kay. and M. 11. Smith all tied for first place, each having guessed the exact weight of the sheep. 69/ lb. High Jump, horses. — F. Tong’s Rat apian I. J. Rh-kncll's Slow Tom 2.1). Kelkher’s Bronco 3. Turning Competition. ladies. Miss F-i-knc]! i. Mi-. St am"
Turning Competition, 'men—J. Sullivan 1. G. Gunn. 2. Musical Chairs, ladies.—Miss Elsie Bicknell 1. Musical Chairs, men. —J. Kelli' 1.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume III, Issue 145, 4 June 1913, Page 2
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