ATHLETICS.

Mataura Ensign, 9 February 1911, Page 5

ATHLETICS.

TAPANUI SPOETS. The anijua] sports gathering of the Tapanui Athletic Society was held yesterday in fine weather. The attendance was not up to the average owing no doubt to the harvesting operations being in full swing. The various events were well contested and the finishes in most cases wore decidedly interesting, reflecting great credit on the handicapper. Following are the results:— 100 yds Handicap.—First heat: D. McDonald, 12yds, 1; C. E. Robertson, 5 yds, 2. Second heat: L. J. Smith 6 yds, 1; H. Ford, Byds, 2. Final: L.J. Smith, 1; H. Ford, 2. Time, Usee. Putting 161b Shot.—J. Drummond, 1 ; J. Grant, 2. Hall-mile Handicap.—D. Murray, 25 yds. 1 ; C. E. Robertson, scr, 2; F. D. -Marshall (Chatton), 3. Throwing 161b Hammer.—J. Drummond, 1.

Youths' Race, under 18 years 135 yds.—D. McDonald, 6yds, 1; F. D. Marshall (Chatton), scr, 2. 120 yds Hurdles Handicap.—P. Quin, scr, 1; C. E. Robertson, 12yds behind scr, 2. High lx-ap.—C. E. Robertson, 2in, oft 6|in, 1; E. Mcßundle, scr, sft Sin, 2. Lady's Bracelet Handicap, 350 yds—.J. Smith, Byds, 1; D. C. Murray, 2. 220 yds Handicap.—L. J. Smith, Byds, 1; W. J. Gardner, scr. 2. Youths' High Leap, under 18 years.— F. 1). Marshall (Chatton), scr, 4ft BJin, Mile Handicap. —C. E. Robrtson, scr, 1 ; D. Murray, 50yds, 2.