Arthur's Point Sports.

Lake County Press, Issue 2459, 2 January 1913, Page 5

Arthur's Point Sports.

The Arthur's Point Sports were held on Friday last. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance of thi public. Large entries were received for molt of the events, and competition was ke;n. • The committee all worked hard to make the sports a success.

Mr J. McMullen, jun , as secretary, was the right man in the right place. As in former years, Mrs McChesney, of the Junction Hotel, was kindness itself to the visitors. Results : Quoits —B. Anderson 1, J. Sopor 2. Nino entries. Maiden Raeo—J. McCarthy 1, B. Anderson 2. Seven entries. Youth's Handicap Footrace—O. Kelly 1, E. Moßride 2, C. Richards 3. Seven entries. Open Handicap—C. Mcßride, 4 yds, 1, T. Kelly, 4.yds, 2, R. Archer, 1 yd, 3. Five entries. Putting the Stone —J. Shaw I,E. Kennedy 2, A. Walsh 3. Seven entries. Stopping Competition—A. McDowall 1, H. Lorden 2, S. Simpson 3. Thirty-three entries. Tufc-o'-war —J. Thompson's team 1, A. Walsh's team 2. Four teams competed. Arthurs Point Handicap—J. Hamilton, 5 yds, 1, T. Kelly, 5 yds, 2, R. Archer, scr. 3. Splendid finish, won by inches. Eight entries. J Tossing the Caber—D. Soper, Ift, 1, A. Walsh, scr, 2, H. McMullan, IS inches, 3 Twelve entries. Tickat Race—J. Hamilton 1, R. Archer draw. Twenty-eight entries. Hop, Step and Jump—D. McMullan 1, D. Soper 2. Five entries. Open Handicap—R. Hunter 1, T. Kelly 2. Fourteen entries. Throwing Weight—F. Fitzpatrick 1, H. McKewen 2. Nine entries. Open Handicap—R. Archer, 3 yds, 1, R. Hunter, 2 yds, 2, J. Hamilton, 2yds, 3. Seven entries. •Consolation Handicap—R. O'Meara, 9 yds, 1, H. McMullan, scr, 2. Ladies Race—M. Mcßride 1, T. Kelly 2. T. Kelly won the gold medal for the highest number of points.