ATHLETIC NOTES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXXII, Issue 10511, 23 November 1894, Page 3

ATHLETIC NOTES .

[BY SPRINTER IN “ CANTERBURY TIMES”] T.W. Leslie, of Wellington, sends me the following acceptance of the challenge recently issued through this column by C. Wilson, of Waimata“ In reply to Wilson’s challenge to walk any man in the colony for a mile or two miles for a stake of from £lO to £IOO, I hereby accept the challenge and will walk him one mile for £IOO. Wilson, however, must deposit the sum of £25 to show he means business, and I will cover it immediately I am notified that it is put up.” A meeting waa held in Wellington on Friday for the purpose of forming a club for physical culture. Mr J. P. Firth was voted to the chair. Mr 8. Mathews explained that ha had three halls in view, and would within a few days settle on one, and be in a position to start in about a week, as he had all his apparatus in Wellington and ready. The following gentlemen were appointed a committee, to whom will be submitted all names of members and general arrangements of management:—Messrs J. P. Firth, G. F. O. Campbell, A. T. Bate, E. C. Batkin, A. S. Paterson, J. Doyle, T. S. M. Cowie, B. D. Hoben, and A. S. Biss. The committee was given power to add to its number, and on the motion of Mr Biss, seconded by Mr Campbell, it was resolved that the committee should draw up rules to govern the proposed club. The Chairman spoke of the great advantages to be derived from the establishment of a good gymnasium, and hoped that all present would induce their friends to join, so that the fifty names already given in might be made one hundred before the opening. This he felt sure could be easily done. It was resolved that the appointment, of a President and Vice-President should be left to tha committee, also the fixing of the subscription, which it was understood would be £1 Is per quarter (including all instruction) for active, and £2 2s par annum for honorary members. Mr B. D. Hoben wes appointed hon secretary pro iem. R. Watson, of the Montreal Club, who won the Pole Vault at the Canadian Amateur Championship Meeting, with lift, had but recently arrived from Ulverstone, England, which has produced such men as Tom Ray, Dickenson and others. Watson is a master of the English style of climbing the pole, and after clearing lift got over the bar safely at 12fb but knocked it off with his arm. The pole used was unsuitable for high leaping. On Nov. 1 C. H. Marriott Watson, of the Melbourne Grammar School, cleared, in competition, 20fb llin in the running long jump. This now becomes the Victorian record, supplanting the 20ft 2in made by H. Catford in 1881, and is a great performance for a school-boy. Dearfoot, the Seneca Indian, who in 1863 was hailed as the champion runner of the world and who was feted in America and England, is still living on the reservation of his people not far from Irving, New York.

At the New York Athletic Club’s Sports on Sept. 22, rather an amusing incident occurred in the Weight Throwing (561 b) Handicap. Champion J. S. Mitchell was not throwing with his usual vigour, and at the close of the first round was second in the competition. Before taking his next throw he remarked: “I think if I had a good drink I could beat the record.” An official answered: “You’ll get no drink now, but if you beat the record I’ll open a bottle for you.” “All right,” said Mitchell, who thereupon threw the missile a distance of 35ft lOin, or fin in front of the existing record. After the competition, when the official undertook to make good his offer one bottle proved insufficient to satisfy the thirsty party.

B. C. Carter, who is now quite a veteran, still manages to maintain his position as the leading long-distance amateur runner of America. On Sept. 22, for the third time, he won the Ten-mile Championship of America, although in poor condition, the time—sßmin 9]aec—being an indication of the eat-e of his win and the calibre of his opponents. Carter was born at Clifton, Bristol, England, March 24, 1863, is sffc Btn m height, and runs at 117flb. His first race was in a mile handicap run Sept. 26, 1879, and his first victory in November, 1879, when he won, from scratch, the six-mile cross-country handicap of the Clifton Bellevue Harriers. In 1880 ha won many races; in 1881 took twenty-two prizes, including two challenge cups, and in 1882 was almost equally successful. In 1883 and 1884, W. G. George and W. Snook were at their best, and Carter, although winning many prizes, and beating almost all of England’s distance and cross-country runners, was frequently forced to finish behind one or both of these champions. On Feb. 7, 1885, he won the Southern Countiescroes-eountry championship, finishing 100 yards in front of the nearest of 161 competitors. He nailed for America May 28, 1885, and became a permanent resident of that country, but revisited England in 1887, and won several races, including the four-mile and ten- mile championships. He has won a great many races in America, amongst which are the following championships :—Fivemile cross-county nn 1885 ; five-mile crosscountry, one-mile, five-mile and ten-mile American and two-mile Canadian in 1886; five-mile and eight-mile cross-country, onemile and five-mile American and two-mile Canadian in 1887; oight-mile cross-country in 18S8; ten-mile American in 1891; eightmile cross-country in 1892, and ten-mile American in 1893 and 1894. Carter has been for several years handicapper for the Amateur Athletic Union, which employment debars him from all but scratch and championship races. He has a number of records to his credit.

(BY " ©ILEUS.’ 5 ] WELLINGTON, NOV. 19. The Consolation Handicap, 220yds, at Palmerston North was won by E. Poole (Byds), E. Janett (ficr) being second. From the Sydney Referee of Nov. 1, 1

am somewhat surprised to learn that F. Bowen did not come up to time in his proposed match with Malcolm, who now challenges all comers. The annual meeting of the Hamilton Athletic Club will be held on Dec. 26. The principal event in a programme of seventeen events is the Cup, three distances (100yds, 220yds and 440yds); aggregate prizes £ls, £3 and £2. Thera is also a handicap tor amateurs, three distances 100yds, 200yds and 440yds; prizes value £5, £1 10s and 10s. Half-mile, £3 and £1; mile, £5, £1 10a and £1; and 220yds hurdles. The committee handicap, and Mr C. J. W. Barton is honorary secretary. W. Qoodiaon competed at the Manaia Oddfellows’ Sports on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. He ran third in the 220yds Handicap to J. S. M’Kay Byds and J. O’Neill 15yds. He waa unplaced in the Quarter, run in 53sec, finishing behind W. Reighton 30yds, J. S. M’Eay 18yds and Fohrmann. In the 100yds Handicap, run in llsec, he was unplaced to J. S. M’Kay 6yds, J. O’Neill Byds and T. Coffey 10yds. Goodison ran second in the 220yds Forced Handicap to J. S. M’Kay, Coffey being third. Time—2ssec. He was, however, successful in the 440yda Obstacle Race, Isaac being second. Fohrmann won the Half-mile from scratch, W. Bigham 27yds second, and H. Barlow 50yda third, Bigham 50yds won the Mile (Publicans’) Handicap from S. Fraser 100yds and Fohrmann, Time—4min 56sae. Fohrmann and Goodison started from scratch in each event. Coffey and Allison finished first and second in a 150yds Maiden Race, Forsyth 10yds won the 20yds Hurdle Race from Coffey 18yda and J. S. M’Kay 13yds. Goodison also ran. Time—l9sec. W. M’Kay syds won the Oddfellows’ 150yds Handicap, S. Fraser 10yds second, W. Higginaon scr third. J. D. Proffifc had three easy wins in the bicycle races. Receiving 360yde be won the three mile event in llmin 4sec from A. Williscroft 30yds and J. M. Gibson 70yds. In the Two Miles he had 240yds, Williscroft 20yds and Gibson 70yds again being second and third. Time—7min 15sec. An extra race (one mile) Profit won easily from Wilson and Gibson. The bicycle handicaps in this island are most amusing, and would probably result in better finishes if the competitors made their own handicaps. Mr T. Copeland will again handicap at Feilding this year. The Waipawa Band held its first snorts meeting on Nov, 9. In nearly every instance the prizes given were trophies. L. Shanly and F. Hopkins were the placed men in the Maiden 220yds. W. J. Crichton won the Mile Walk easily from scratch, A. E. Newman 100yds, and R. Davidson 60yda being second and third respectively. The Prince of Wales’ Handicap was three distances, 100, 220 and 440yds. Tha lastnamed distance resulted—C. B. Irvine 15yda, L. Qreneide 18yds and J. Adams 15yds. The middle distance resulted— Veety 20yds, Saunders 10yds and Irvine 10yds. The 100yds was won by Veaty 10yds, Irvine 6yda second and A. Harwood Byds third. Time—ll|sec. The aggregates gave—Veety and Irvine each 10 points, Grenside and Saunders each 3 points third. Vesty had last run in the Maiden Race, for which performance he received a cup. The 440yds Hurdles resulted—lrvine 30yds, Defete 25yds and M’Sherry 85yds. The 220yds Hurdles waa won by Shanly 10yds, J. Stone 7yds second. Crichton and Miller won the Three-legged Race, and A. Dette the Pick-a-Back Race. Miller 20yds won the Mile easily in smin 18sac, M’Shelly 50yds second and Carter 50yds third. R. Hopkins 37ft 4in won the Hop, Step and Jump. The Bicycle Handicap, three miles and a half, was won by A. E. Newman 60yds, H. Fee 250yds second and C. Mogridge 750yds third. Mr D. Annand carried out the duties of honorary secretary. Mi G. Watson will again act as handicapper at the United Friendly Societies’ sports on Jan. 23. Messrs J. Capper and C. Hayes are joint honorary secretaries. The Clifton sports came off at Bulls on Nov. 9. The moat successful competitor during the day was Harper, who won the 150yds Maiden Handicap (Young second), and 120yds Hurdles (Byds), with Morris (scratch) second. He also won his heat of the 100yds, but was beaten in the final by Wilkins; Harper and Campion running a dead heat for second place." Wilkins was beaten in his heat of the 150yds Ladies’ Bracelet, and in the final by Flower, Campion third. F. Fletcher won the Quarter from scratch. Flower 25yds, second, and Stevenson third; also the Half-mile from scratch. Flower 40yds, second, and Green 35yds third. Morris and Hinckley won the Siamese Twins Race.

The wood-chopping competition at the Shannon sports is said to be one of the most interesting on the programme. In Tasmania and Australia these contests are generally catered for. A. W. Watts on Friday last won the Palmerston Caledonian Society’s points prize for the third year in succession. Hampton was in training up till about a fortnight ago. It wao his intention to be a competitor at Christchurch, but going off a bit, he stopped training. At present it appears improbable that he will be able to get the necessary leave of absence to compete at the championship meeting in February. T. W. Leslie to-day informed me that he had replied to C. Wilson’s challenge, I do not fancy the latter will take the matter seriously, as the last time they met Leslie gave him 30yds and a beating at Wanganui. The annual sports in connection with the Wellington College came off on Friday last on the College ground. The track is of grass, and was in very fair condition. G. Tripe is the beat runner in the school. He won the. 100yds easily in lOfaae, and the half-mile in 2min 24aec. His only opponent in these events was E. Cameron. In the 440yds Handicap, Tripe scr passed Cameron 15yds in the first half. Pren.deville 30yds appeared to be winning easily, but ho pulled up about five yards from the tape, allowing Cameron, who regained second place about twenty yards from home to win from the scratch man. Had Tripe beaten Cameron in this event he would have secured the College and Old Boys’ challenge cups. As it was they were equal with ten points each, Cameron won the long jump, 18ft, with Tripe, 17£t 4in, second. In the high jump Cameron did sft 3-iin, which is a school record. He cleared all his jumps with apparent ease, and has a peculiar style of jerking himsalf back when in the air. F. Edwards, who is somewhat smaller than Cameron, cleared sft W. S. Eothenberg won the long and high jumps, under sixteen, with 16fb lin and 4ft 51 in respectively, S. Triugham, who runs with a lot of dash for hie age, won the 250yds and 100yds under fifteen from scratch. He also ran second in the loloyds under sixteen. S. Freeth, winner of the mile walk, has a fair style besides being built on the line of a walker. H. B. .Richardson, winner of the mile run, has a good stride and he kept the pace up throughout. Preadeville finished second, and Lewis third. Cameron started, and had he run into a place would have secured the Challenge Cups. G. Tripe holds Lady Prendergast’s Challenge Cup by winning the Halfmile Open. Very fair fields contested the " Old Boys’” events. In the 100yds (run over a straight course) P. J. Nathan scr won by a yard from S. Richardson 6yds. Nathan was penalised a yard for breaking. Time —10? sec. Nathan is in charge of T. W. Leslie, who trained Norman Gurr. The Quarter was won by S. Richardson 20yds, who beat P. Pownall, 10yds, by five yards, P. Broome 30yds, third. Time —s3|sec. Richardson is a pretty and natural runner, and should be seen to advantage in batter company. Mr J. Bae acted as starter and honorary secretary, Mr A. Heine (whom I have to thank for particulars) as clerk, Messrs Cocks, Bee and Hales as handicappers, Messrs Wall, Cocks and Knapp ao judges, and Messrs J. A. Tripe, Ward ami Hislop as timekeepers. Nest year I hope to see a proper programme drawn up and printed, giving the names of competitors, with their handicaps. The Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club holds its spring meeting on the Maeterton Oval on Tharoday next. The inaugural meeting of the North

Awamatu Amateur Athletic Club was held on Nov. 9. W. J. Taylor 12yde, won the 120yds Handicap, S. E. M’Kay 10yds, second, and P. J. Delaney 16yds, third. Meredith won the long jump with 16ft 10£in. D. Bockett won Uie 100yds championship of Waikato from D. Ross and P. J. Delaney. Time—lo§sec. E. Corlett 55yds, won the Halt-mile, T. Floyd 50yds, second, and J. Yoimg 50yds, third. Time—2min s”sec. Gardiner won the 300yds, with D. Boss and H. Bockett second and third. W. J. Taylor 12yds, won the 150yds Handicap, D. Eoas 6yde, second, and W. Teasdalo 12yds, third. Bassett won the 100yds District Handicap at Shannon, with Fuller second. The latter won the Consolation.

At a committee meeting of the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club, Messrs Whitcombe, Partington, Eeid, Thompson, Hales, Gifford, Baker, Fallooa, Perry, Furness, Turtbn and Moeller were elected members. Messrs King and Barnett’s prizes will be awarded to the winners of the 250 and 880yds races. Mr L. J, Nathan’s trophy was made a challenge cup for high jump, long jump, pole jump, weight and hammer-throwing. The Auckland Amateur Athletic Club has received good entries for its meeting to bo held on Saturday next. T. Eoberts and W. Martin are in the jumping events, T. B. O’Connor and T. F. Upfill in the hammer-throwing, A. A. Creamer and his brother Frank in the walk. Buchanan is in the sprints. Harold Batgec is not nominated for any events. The Eikawa sports came off on Prince of Wales’ Birthday. A. An slow won the 44.0yds in with W. Talbot second and 8. Smith third. C. Barlow won the 120yds Hurdles from scratch, W. Fowler 2yds and M. Bryne 2yds being his nearest attendants. The scratch man (Shallcross) won the 100yds from C. Trewaras 6yds and O. Levien syds. Time—llsec. G. B. Winter 20yds won the Half-mile in 2min 15seo, W. Talbot scr and Brewer syds finishing in that order. Trewaras 12yds won the 300yds in 37|see from Shallcross scr and Smith 10yds; also the 220yds from 9yda, Shallcross (scr) and Smith 7yds again being second and third. Time—27|sec. Trewaras won the Handicap with eight points, Shallcross 7yds and Smith Byds being second and third. 0. Green 12yda won the 440yds Hurdles from Barlow scr. Time —Imin 123-sec. The mile was won by G. B, Winter 45seo, Brewer scr, and Land 45yds second and third. Time—4min 51|sec. J. Moore 10yds won the 220yds Hurdles, with Hunter 7yds sacoad, and H. Green 2yda third. Barlow and Ball finished first and second in the Consolation. This was a very fair programme, including no less than three hurdle races.

The Blenheim Friendly Societies held their annual meeting on Nov. 9. The principal event was the Oleghorn Handicap, .£3, £1 10s and 10s, three distances, 100yds, 200yda and 150yds. J. O'Dwyer won the 200yds and 150yds from scratch, and secured the drat prize. M’Conway 15yds- and P. M'Euaker 9yds were the placed men in the first-named distance, and Cameron 9yds and H. Robinson 9yds in the second. M’Conway 9yds won the 100yds from M’Kusker 7yds and Eobinson 7yds. The points resulted, O'Dwyer 10, M’Conway 8, M’Euaker 5. W. Lowman won the Oddfellows' and Foresters’ Handicap from scratch, with W. Buckland 3yds second, and J. Fryer 7yds third. Lowman has now won this event nine times. Mr W. Ching was starter, and Messrs E. M’Cartney and T. O'Leary handicappers.