AMATEUR SPORTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 99, 9 April 1928, Page 7

AMATEUR SPORTS

THE HAVELOCK NORTH GATHERING VARIED PROGRAMME PRESENTED. LARGE CROWD PRESENT. The Havelock North Amateur Sports Club is to be congratulated ou putting on such a fine programme ot athletic and horse events ou Saturday last. Fortunately, the weather was fine and a large crowd assembled early on the grounds. The Hastings Band kindly attended and gave a selection during the afternoon. Mr. J. D. Heenan, the chairman of the club, and Messrs. J. Beaument and J. Minogue, the joint bon. secretaries, with Mr. H. Speight, the him. treasurer, and a big committee of helpers, deserve to be congratulated on theif efforts. The attendance was very large, over 120 cars being parked and the gate money realised over £5O, or about £l2 more than last year. The gross takings for the day, with more still to come in, amounted to over £l5O. Mr. Hyde acted as judge for the horse events and his decisions were favourably received. Messrs. "Gilbert McKay and Sutherland judged the dancing and Mr. Stickkind was referee for the boxing. The following are the events:— ATHLETICS. 100 yards (under 18). —I. Heenan 1, E. Woon 2, A. Arnott 3. 220 yards.—E. Woon 1, J. Lawson 2, R. Verry 3. 4+o yards.—R. Verry 1, O’Leary 2. 100 yards.—Hasler 1, Young 2, Prine 3. High Jump.—Collinge 1 A. Arnott 2. Long Jump.—lsaacson (18ft 9Jin) 1, Collinge (17ft lljin) 2, Hop, Step and Jump—Young (37ft Sin) 1, Isaacson (37ft 5-Jin) 2. Married Men’s 75 yards. —L. Williams 1, S. Land 2. LADIES’ EVENTS. 100 yards Open Miss Lean 1, Miss Crumpton 2. Ladies’ 75 yards.—Miss Fulford 1, Miss Crumpton 2. CYCLING EVENTS. Half Mile Dash.—R. Sutton 1, E. M. YVilUpms 2, L. Williamson 3. One Mile.—K. Schrodski 1, K. Sutton 2. ’> DOG TRIALS. Heading and Yarding (Open).—W. Whyte s Boy (54 points) 1, W. Struthers’ Bell (52pts) 2, F. Tong s Jo (47pts) 3, J Ihom s Keen (45pts) 4. Heading and Yarding (Maiden).— W. Whyte’s Boy (54 points) 1, W. Struthers’ Bell (52pts) 2, W. Struthers' dog ,38pts) 3. HORSE EVENTS. Pony Jump.—Miss Woods’ Guy 1, Mr. Beatsoil's Silver Skin 2, Miss Pharazyn's Marcus 3. Ladies' Jump.—Mrs. Newbigiu's Aladdin 1, Mrs. Morrin’s Blazewell 2, Miss Pharazyn’s Marcus 3. Maiden Jump.—G. D. Beatson’s Pilot 1, — Hindrup’s Manager 2, P. Douglas’ Burchwood 3. Fifteen competed for this and there was some good jumping. Tilting.—Miss Heaton 1. Mrs. Jefferd 2. Flag Race.—Mr. Mackenzie 1, Mrs McCaw 2 Turning.—Mr. C. R. Milne 1, Mr R. Mackenzie 2. Bending.—Mr. Beatson 1, Mr. R. Mackenzie 2. Musical Stalls.—Mr. G. R. Milne and Miss White 1. Miss Brandon and Mrs. H. Tuohy 2. Open Jump.—G. D. Beatson 1, D. Newbigin 2, T. Morrill 3. FIELD EVENTS. Sheaf Tossing.—M. Struthers. Chain Stepping.—Mr. J. M. Jolt 1. Putting the Shot.—Mr. J. Lucas 1. BOXING. Bantam Weight—Muir beat Boyce. Feather Weight.—Lopdell and J. Dunn, a draw. Light Weight.—Schrodski beat Riley, . HIGHLAND DANCING. Sean Trubhais, under 14 years.— Miso jean Lowry 1, Miss Jean Scott 2* Highland Fling, 12 years and under.—Jean Scott 1, Jean Lee 2, Heather Mclvor 3. Highland Fling, over 14 years. — Miss nazei Lee 1, Miss ditu Spink 2. Highland Fling, under 14 years.— Mass Lowry 1, Miss J. Scott 2, Miss Moody 3. Highland Fling for those who have never won a first prize, under 12 years.—Miss Jean Lee 1, Miss Heuther Mclvor 2, Master Billie Smith 3. Sword Dance.—Miss J. Lowry 1, Miss J. Scott 2. Miss Annie Moody 3 Irish Jig.—Miss H. Lee 1, Miss Zita Spink 2, Miss J. Lowry 3. A number of competitions were won on the grounds. Winners: Thermos flask, Mr. Grey, Wanganui; clock, Mr, R. Le Sueur; tobacco, Mr. C. Higgs 1. Mr. F. Berry 2. Mr. E. Woon won the points prize in the athletic events. Mr. G. I). Beatson won the Hunter Cup outright, for the second time in succession. Mr. R. Mackenzie won the points prize in the horse events.