HAWERA SPORTS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume X, Issue 1819, 4 January 1888, Page 2

HAWERA SPORTS.

Committee — Messrs. 0. E. Major, F. A. Coleman, W. Thompson, W. Graham, M. Johnston, J. H. Olaridge, W.Syme, W. J. McNiven, H. X Wbittington, H. Oaplen, J. E. Wilson, F. Cudby, and R. H. Kivell. JudgeB — Messrs. F. Riddiford, H. Caplen, and G. V. Bate. Starter — Mr. W. Adamson. Handicappers — Messrs. Graham, Olaridge, and Kivell. Timekeepers — Messrs. H. G. Pitcher and J. Brunette. The attendance at these sports was certainly noj so large as usual, but it was as large as the committee had anticipated under the circumstanoes ; and certainly was large enough to show that a great many people would have been disappointed had the meeting by any mischance fallen through, and that there is great need for something of the kind to be provided for the people of the district on the New Tear's holiday. Of course, counter attractions and the absence of Buitable train arrangements had their effect, and there were the inevitable comparisons drawn between " the good old times" and the degenerate days upon which we have fallen ; but as we have said, the attendance was sufficient to jus- ' tify a continuance of the meeting and an incentive to make the gathering more I attractive. As to the running, of course big men can only be drawn by big money, I and we were not favored with the presence of athletes of the class who have visited us in some previous years, but nevertheless there was Borne very fair form shown, and what is of greater importance ro far as meeting the tastes of the general public is concerned, the contests were generally exciting and the finishes very close, the very best evidence that the handicappers had been to some pains, and had pretty correctly guaged the powers of the various performers who faced the starter. It also says something for good management that during the day there was no hitch of any kind and not a dispute. In fact, the programme was carried out promptly in a businesslike way, and everything went off very pleasantly. As the main points in connection with each event are noted below, it is not necessary to refer to them here further than to say that Watts ran consistently and well, and that the Aucklander, Goodliff, while showing excellent form in the Champion, which be won with tolerable ease, was not 3uch class as he had been thought to be. The. prize for aggregate fell to Watts, who had three firsts to his credit. The lion, secretary, Mr. Kivell, and the other officers and committeemen all performed their duties energetically and satisfactorily, and, as they were at it from an sarly hour, marking off courses and making all needful arrangements, they must have had a pretty hard day's work. The band, under the leadership of Mr. Smart, was present, and enlivened the proceedings by performing inspiriting 3elections, while the more material wants were attended to by Mrs. Burke, who conducted the publican's booth and provided a capital dinner for the committee and others, and Mr. Buckland, who vended teetotal drinks and laid an sxcellent lunch. The bird on the wing and such games were also on the ground. Appended are the results of the various races : — Maiden Race, 150 yards; open to all who have never won an advertised race. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is. J. Minninix 1 Minninix and C. Evans were the only starterß. The former won aB he liked. Kop-Step-and-Jump. Ist prize, 15s!; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. A.. Bayly 1 J. Morrißsey 2 Reuna ... 3 The native was soon out of it, and the jontest was between Bayly and Morris3ey, the former winning with a record >f 38ft 9in. LOO Yards Handicap. Ist prize, 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. First Heat. Dorbett, 9yds 1 W. Evane, lOydß 2 Only the two started, and reserved themselves for the final. Second Heat. J. Minninix, 6yds 1 W. Hill, Byds 2 A. Bayly (syds), J. Hood (Byds), Hill Byds), W. Brophy (10yds), C. Cudby 10yds) also ran. Minninir ran in first pretty easily ; but there was a desperate struggle between Hill and A. Bayly for lecond place, the former having a slight id vantage.

Third Heat.

I. Watts, 4yds 1 Rumbal,Byds • 2 J. Goodliff (lyd behind Bcratoh), 'C. Evans (6yds), and Morrissey (Byds) also ran. All got away well except Goodliff, who lost a yard or two. Watts soon assumed lead, the others running in a bunch behind him. Goodliff came at a great pace, and ran Rumbal very closely for second place. But the ground lost at the start deprived him of his show for the final heat. The others were all well np. Final Heat. Watts 1 Oorbett 2 Minninix 8 The Bix left in this heat got away to a capital B tart, and the race was a fine one throughout. Watts bad secured the lead by the time 80 yards had been travelled, but Corbett came at him again. Watte, however, was not to be denied, and won by a yard, a similar distance separating Minninix and Corbett for second place, the others being close up. Time, lOJseca. Boys' Race, under 14 years. Ist prize, — ; 2nd,— . A score of youngsters faced the starters, P. Coffey running first and Whiting second Vaulting With Pole. Ist prize, 15b;,, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. O'Riley, Henderson, and C. Evans competed. The first-named won easily, and, after the competition was over, cleared the bar at Bft 9in. He won in the competition by a vault ISm lower. 220 Yards Handicap. Ist prize, £S\ 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is ; acceptance, 2s. I. Watts, 11yds 1 Goodliff, syds 2 C. Minninix, 15ydB 3 Hobbs (9yds), A. Bayly (11yds), C. Evans (15yds), Corbett (16yds), W. Evans (17yds), Brunette (20yds) also ran. A very good start was effected. As 6oon as the men had got into stride, Watts at once made play, and came through those placed ahead of him quiokly, showing in front at 80 yards, and he retained the lead throughout. Goodliff was the runner up, but he could not get on equal terms with Watts, who won with a yard or two to spare. Minninix was third. Time, 25sec. Champion Race, 130 yards. Ist prize, £5. Entrance, ss. Goodliff ! Major, A. Bayly, and Watts also ran, and finished in the order named. Major was quickest on his feet, and Watts, who was the last to get away was never in it. Major retained his lead till about 100 yds, when want of condition told, and Goodliff came away with the lead and won pretty easily. Time, 14jsec. Girls' Race. Ist prize, — ; 2nd, — . Davis 1 Davis 2 Mendelson # 3 Quarter-Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, 1b ; acceptance, 2s. Watts, 23yds 1 Goodliff, 13yds 2 Hobbs, 13yds 3

Rumbal, 21yds, and O'Riley, 18yds, also ran. Watts went off at a good speed, and never was caught. Rumbal stack to him for a time, but died away ; and then Goodliff tried it, bub was unable to get on terms. Hobbs, who had lain back during the early part of the ! race, came too late, but made the race for second place interesting. Time, 55sec. Boys' Race, under 12 years. Ist prize, — ; 2nd,—. This was won by P. Coffey who won the first boys' race. Name of second boy not ascertained. Girls Eace. Annie Whiting was first ; Ellen Morrissey second. Half-Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is ; acceptance, 28. O'Eiley, 18yds 1 Hobbs, Byds 2 Henderson, 40yds 3 Henn (25yds), Kelly (30yds), Coxhead (40yd8), also ran. Henderson went off with a good lead, and retained it till threetourfchs of the distance when O'Biley passed him, and then Hobbs ran into second place, and in this order they finished. Time, 2min 17sec. Sack Race, 80 yards. Ist prize, 15b ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. Pease ... 1 220 Yards Handicap Hardies. Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is ; acceptance, 2s. A. Bayly, Byds ;. ... 1 J. Minninix, 15yds 2 Coxhead, 20yds 2 Kumball, 10yds, W. Hill, 15yds, also started. This was a capital race, the result being in doubt up to the last. At the last hurdle Hill had a slight advantage, with Bayly, Minninix and Eumball close upon him, but he fel), and Bayly nearly lost his chance by a fault at the same hurdle, but recovered himself smartly, and breasted the tape a foot ahead of Minninix, Coxhead being well up, the finish being a grand one. Time not taken. Obstacle Race. Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is. J. Morri6sey 1 J. McLachlan 2 As usual, this event created much amusement. Morrissey won easily. Obstacle Race, Boys under 15 years. Ist prize, — ; 2nd, — . M. Coffey 1 P. Coffey 2 One Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd, £1 10s ; 3rd, 15s. Entrance, 2s ; acceptance, 2s 6d. Henderson, 160 yds 1 Henn, 110 yds 2 O'Riley, 60yds 3 Hobbs (20yds), Webby (110 yds), Hill (85yds) also ran. Henderson's long handicap stood him in good stead, for he never was caught. O'Riley made a gallant effort to overtake him, bat was unable to do so, and the attempt so " pumped " him that he had eventually to give way to Henn for second place. Time, 4m. 85s. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize, 30s; 2nd, 10s. There were five or six starters, and the scratch men — O. Evans and Rumbal — ran a capital race to a dead heat. In the run off Rumbal won pretty easily. Old Men's Race. P. Gunn 1 Arnold 2 Goodwin fell, or would have been close up at the finish. __