SPORTS MEETINGS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16744, 28 December 1914, Page 10

SPORTS MEETINGS.

■ • HAIaSWELL. Officials:. Patron, Hon R. H. Rhodes; president,, Mr J. : E. Ferguson; vicepresidents, Messrs W.-Wilsou O. J. Rowo, IV M'Millan, H. Cox,. W. Gardiner,, M. Hodden «jid P. Watson; honorary ireasurer, Mr W. Hayes; honorary eecietaiy, Jlr A. Hose; nssistant, secretary, Mr E. T. Moyna.; judges., Messrs J. E. Ferguson, B. Bnliin and W. Hayes; starters, Mo.sers E. Hayen and. A. J. Barritt;. timekeeper, Mr J. Ballin,- clerk of course,.Mt J. Pdw; The annual spurta meeting of the Halswell Sports Club was held at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, lhere was a large attendance, and the big paddock adjacent 10 the ground was P. led with vehicles of all descriptions. The baby show, at which Dr T. Thompson was judge, was held i;i the tenn.s court, and piovod a popuiar item. In the morning the Hon Hi. xl. .Rhodes, Poaauaster-tieneral. attended, and was welcomed by the president, Mr J. E. Ferguson. Mr G. Witty, M.P., was present throughout the day. Mr J. C. Free who was attending a similar function at Leeston, sent an apology for his absence, and expressed best wishes for tho success of the gathering. Tho JNow Brighton Marine Baud p.ayed selections throughout ;he day. A piper from tho Caledonian Society was accompanist fc-r 'ho High.and dancing. Ow.ng to the club being unable to obta:n n permit from tie Government, the trotting even s which had been a fea/ure of past gatherings had to Be abandoned this year. 'lhe following are She results: One Mi o Boys' Bicycle Race—J. Coulter 1, G. Thompson 2, D. Lenox 3. Two-mi:o President's Wheel Race—W., J. Wall«r 260yds, 1; P. Humm, scr, 2; A. George, 93yds, 3. '(' Handicap, 75yds—C. J. Wolsey 1, T. Coleman 2. Amateur Handicap, 75yds—B. Bal«tone 1. W. Haines and E. E. Dc Rago derd heat 2. Seaun Tniibhais (juveni.es)—Drucy Turner 1, Clara Mackintosh .2, Dorothy' Ford 3. Sca:i Truibha s (juven e*)—Drucy Turner 1, Dorothy Ford 2, Dofs Soilness 3. Hirhland Reel 'juveniles)—l orothy Ford 1, Doss Souness 2, Drucy Turner 3. S-ord Dance—Drucy Turner 1, A. E. Evans 2. dig- and Fling (open)—A. E. Evans 1, Drucy Turner 2. One-mae Bicvcle Handicap (or;en)—E. MFadden, 100yds, 1; W. J. Waller," ISOyds. 2;. A. George 6!h-ds, 3. Sports Club Open Handicap, 100yds—A. Shaw I,'T. Coleman 2, H. E. Davis 3. Spreydon Handicap (amateur), 100yds—B. Batstone 1, J. Kiddoy 2, W: Haines 3. Ta: TapU Handicap (open), 120yds—P. Robertson 1, T. Coleman 2. Tho Upson Handicap (amateur), 120yds— B. Batstono 1, E. E. Do Rfigo 2, W*. Haines 3. Afan-ied Women's Race—Mrs Pavnc 1, Mjs Patrick 2. Throe-mile Open W. J. Waller 1. E, M'Faddcn 2. Baby Show—Jack Cockrane 1, Elston Black 2. Lester Sparks 3. Throwing Crick'et Ball—L. Burbury 1, J. S'rcetor 2. Catch.nr the Greasv Pig—A. Cribb. Pillow-Fight-W. Reid 1, 3. Hcaly 2. WOODEND. Officials-Patrons, Hon D. Buddo, M.P., and Mr F. Horrell; president, Mr T. E. Cutler;, treasurer. Mr J. M. Hunter; honorary secretary, Mr XL C. Derbidge; .assistant secretary, Mr A. Bramley. The annual Boxin<r Day sports at Woodend on Saturday were run as a patriotic gathering, with the object of donating all the surplus cash proceeds to the Britain and Belgium Poor Fund. The weather being perfect for outdoor sport, the residents of the township and neighbourhood turned out in full force, and everyone appeared to find plenty of pleasure in witnessing the trials of spetd, strength and ei-duran'ce between the youths of the district. There was no dearth of entries for the various events, and all were keenly contested. Prizes to tho value of £3 wero given for children's sports. The Rangiora, Brass Band contributed to the pleasure of the gathering with some very good music. The gate money (".mounted to £27 3s. Following are the results: 150yds Race, bovs under fifteen—A. Wsites 1, -E. Whitlo.v 2, W. Cisson and W. Eder (equal) 3. 100yds Handicap—First heat: C. Fisher, 9yds, 1; H. Little, !)>-d3, .2; H. Fisher, 2yds, ?■. Time —Usee. Second heat: W. Merrin, Byds, 1; E. R. Miller, Syds, 2; W. P. M'Kay, 6yds, 3. Time—lo 4-sscc. Final: C. Fishor 1, E. R. Miller 2, W. P. M'Kiiy 3. Won on '.he tape. Time —10 3-ssec. Sixteen competed. 220yds Race, under eighteen—R W. Clarke 1, W". Merrin 2, J. Tunnington 3. Time—--2G 4rssec. ,• ' One-mile Bicycle Race—First heat: L. Harris, HOvds, 1; C. M'Fsdden, 60yds, 2; P. Walsh, 80yds, 3; ■ S* Cox,'Boyds, 1. j Time—2min 45aec. Secor.d heat" A. H. Yaxley, 125yds, 1: J. Waish. 125yds, 2; R. Yaxley, TOvds, 3. Tin:e—2miu 55 1-asec. Final: Harris 1, M'Fudden' 2, Walsh 3. Won by 100 yards. Time—2min Wsec. Sixteen competed. 220vds Men's Handicap—First heat: R Johnston, 11yds, 1; W. P. M'Kay, 13yds. 2; H. Fisher. 4yds, 3; P. Rowe. lOvds, 4. Timo —24 4-oseo. 'Second heat: W. Merrin, 18yds, 1; L. Allen, 13yds, 2; C. G. Gibson, 6yds, 3. Time—23sec. Final: Fisher 1, Merrin 3, R. Jojinston 3. Won by two yards. Time—24seo. Twelve competed. Hop. Step and Jump—W. P. M'Kay, 39ft ojin 1; D. Power,-37ft 3Jin, 2; L. Dalzeu, 37ft '2in, 3. Putting tho 161 b Shot—John Bunting (4ft), 33ft <iin, I;.R. Stewart (lft 6in), 33ft 2iin, 2; G. Kelly (scr), 33ft, 3. Eight competed. One mile and a half Bicycle. Race—First heat: L. Harris. .90v.rts. 1; C. MTadden, 90vds, 2; P.. Walsh, 120yds, 3: S. Cox, 120yds, 4." Time—lin 24'.2-osee. Second heat: J. Walsh, 185vds, 1; A. H. Yaxley, 185yds, 2; R. Yaxlev." 105yds, 3. Time—train -28seo. Final—Harris 1, A. H. Yaxley 2. M'Faddeu li. A hundred yards from the tape Walsh, who appeared to be a certain winner, Harris | and Yaxley fell. The two latter re-mounted land raced" home, about three yards dividing them at tho finish. Time—Smiu 30 4-ssec. Sixteen competed. l-iOvds Flat Race—A. E. Clarke. '26yds, 1; R. Johnston, 18yds. 2; E. R. Miller, 30yds, 3. Won by a few inches. Time—sl 2-ssec Eleven competed. Singlo Women's. Races—Miss R. Merrin 1, Miss T.,Merrin 2, Miss'R. Ellracrs 3.High Jump—J. Rowe, aft 2in, 1; W. P. M'Kay, sft ljin, 2; P. Rowe, sft lin, 8. Sis competed. Wrestling, boy? under sixteen—J. Tunnington 1, G. Rowo-2, J. Moody 3. Seven competed. Cumberland Wrestling, under list 7lb—C. Clarke 1, F. Merrin 2. Nine competed. Half-mile Flat Race—A. E. Clarke, 32yds, 1; G. G. Gibson, scr, 2; C. Ashworth, 40yds, S. Won by a stride. Time—2min o 4-sseo. Five competed. Two-mile Bicycle Race—Fir*t heat: J. Wesley, 280yds, 1; S. Cox. 160yds. 2; L. Harris, 220yds, 3; R, Oliver, 120yds, 4. Time—omin 39Jsec. Second heat: J. Walsh, 250yds, 1; R Yaxley, 140yds, 2; A. H. Yaxley. 260yds, 3. Time—6min-3 4-osec. Final: Harris 1, Oliver 2, J. Walsh 3. Won by eight yards. Time—smin S6Jeec. Sixteen competed. Sack Race—R. Johnston 1, C. Johnston 1 One-mile Fla-t Race—D. Coatcs, 30yds, 1; A. E. Clarke, 40yds, 2. Won by two yards. Time—omin 4 y-ssec. Four started, t Married Women's Raco—Mirs H. Fisher 1, | Mrs •D. Gorrie 2. Tossiu? the Caber—C. L. Dalzell (3ft), 30ft | 7in, 1; James Bunting' (3ft), 30ft Gin. 2. i Baby Show, under six months—Mrs D. Edliii's boy 1, Mrs J. Bunting's girl 2, Mrs R. Smith's boy 3.. Under twelve monthsMrs A. Zappicieh'a boy 1, Mrs Fitzgerald's boy 2, Mrs R. Dunlop's girl 3. A special prize was awarded to Mrs J. Thompson's twin boys. A sheep weight-guessing competition was won hv ,T.' Hewitt, who guessed the exact weight of the sheep. 1251 b. J. Falkinder 123j!b being second. There were seventy-four competitors. The sheep was returned to be sold for tho Britain and Belgium Fund.