ARTHURS POINT SPORTS.
The above sports, which were postponed on account of wet weather, were held, last Tuesday when the committee were more fortunate in respect of weather, the day being perfect The entries were good and the meeting was a very successful one throughout A very close contest was witnessed in the tug-of-war, but Hamilton's team eventually carried off the prize. Mr J. M'Leely, the secretary, carried out his duties in an obliging and praiseworthy manner, and the stewards were particularly active in the arrangement of their sports. Following are the results Quoits, 18yds, 11 up, first 40s. second 10a —T. Sainsbury, 1; H. Lorden, 2. Five entries. Maiden Race, 100yds.—For competitors residsnt in Lake County for preceding six months, who have never won a race for prize money, first 20s, second 10s—J. M'Mullan and J. Edgar divided firat and second prizse. Five entriea. Youths' Handicap, 150 yd* (under 16 years) first 15a, second trophy—D. Mullan, 1; W. Fiaser. 2. Nine entries. Running High Leap (hsndicap), first 30s, second 10s—J. Sbanahan'(scr), 1; J. Hamilton (7}in), 2. Four entries. Open Race, 100 yds (handicap), first 40s, second 10s—J. M'Mullan (SJyds), 1; J. Shanahan (scr), 2. Five entries. Quoita, 21yds, 11 up, first 40s, second lOs—C. Hay, 1; R. Sainsbury, 2. Five entries. Putting Stone 221bs (Scotch style), first 30a, second 20s—J. Sbanahan (scr), 1: J. M'Mullan (sft), 2. Six entries. Heavy weight Wrestling, first 30a, second ( 15s—J. Edgar, 1; P. Lynch, 2. Four en- i tries.
Open Race, 220 yds (handicap), first 40*, seooad 10s—J. MMullan (21yds), 1; j. Edgar (23yds), 2. Six entries. The closest finish of the day. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap), first 20s, second 10s—J. Shanahan (acr), 37ft 6m, 1: T. W. Copeland (Ift), 35ft sin, 2. Four entries.
Tug-o'-war, 5 men a-side, open to all comers prize, 80s, (three teams of 5 men er no event) —Hamilton's team won after a long and hard straggle by its superior weight. Too teams.
Consolation Handicap, 120 yds, first 20s, second 10s—J Shanahan, 1; J. Edgar, 2. Four entries.
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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2293, 5 January 1900, Page 5
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341ARTHURS POINT SPORTS. Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 2293, 5 January 1900, Page 5
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