The Athletic Sports

Manawatu Herald, 19 April 1892, Page 2

The Athletic Sports

Committee— Messrs T. P. Williams, H. Bradcock, 0. V. Furrie, J. R. Stansell, P. Dudson, J. Ahevn, R. Cawston, W. Gerbes, H. Border, F. E. Jenks, B. Spelman, F. Young, L. Proctor, and E. S. ■ Thynne.

Secretary — P, E. Jenks Treasurer— E. S. Thynne.

The Committee who initiated and ran the Sports held on the racecourse yesterday deseived great credit for the excellent meeting they secured and the pleasant day's outing they gave The day was all that could be wished for. fine* though it had rained heavily and steadily all Sunday and part of Sunday night, without any wind, and warm, till late on in the afternoon when there was a decided touch of frost in the atmosphere. The attendance, with the youngsters, uiust have been well on for 300. The events were run to time, and the whole work of the day ran quietly and regularly. One of the hardest worked men was the honorary secretary, Mr Jenks. He maintained his position to the last and speaks well of the promptness of the competitors in their business with him. The judge, Mr Phillip Dudson, had no close finishes to worry him, that is to say, that though the racing was good, yet the winner was easily picked out. Messrs T. P. Williams and John Whyte acted as starters and got all the men fairly away. Mr Bradcock officiated as clerk of the course and lent a hand whenever and wherever required. The Foxton .Btjtss Band lcindly gave their services and played a number of selections during the day. The ladies graced tho course in good numbers, and it was evident that a day's sport of this description is very popular. The Committee very thoughtfully provided a number of toys 'for the very little mites to compete for, and Mrs Furrie, and Messrs Stewart, Musgrove and Watson kindly managed this portion of tho fun. There is no doubt but that the racecourse is the most convenient place to hold sucb..gatherings, and thie. Committee are obliged to the Foxton Eacing Club for the use of it. At another gathering it would be as well to take energetic step 3to have the whole of the " straight " kept clear, as it is done for horaeracing, the public yesterday, after the few fist races, again crowding up upon the runners. We have no doubt but that this will in futyre be. seen to. . From the grand 'Stand* r ati excellent view, excepting the contest for the hop, step and jump, was obtained of the racing. The t\fo most marked events of the day were the running and jumping of Bailey, and the walking of young May; -'Bailey took the majority of the prizes. May's walking, at a distance, appeared like running, but on & : close. . examination we think there Vas no doubt it was whit is termed walking. The privilege holders, barring the " gates," did not do well, but Host CawMon was not put out, but acted most liberally, inviting the b*and and officials to a free lunch. , The following is the record of the events :— 1. Maiden Flat Bace, 200 yds. (for those who have never won an i advertised race). Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Nomination, 2s. To start at 11.80 am. H. Allan, W. Goddard, Jeremiah, 0. Hargreaves, H. W. Eobinson and W. Bailey started. After a capital race Bailey finished first, Eobinson second, Goddard third. Bailey led all the way. A fter the race Goddard entered a protest against H. W. . Eobinson, asserting that he had Won< on advertised race at Otaki last -St. Patrick's Day, and also the year previously. Eobinson declared thai fchongh lie came in first he' never won the money,, having been disqualified for not having been in the district six months previous to the race being run. The Committee held, oVev their decision pending a reply for the Otaki St. Patrick's Day Sports.

2." Boys' Race (under 12) 100 yds. Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d. Entrance, 6d. To start at 11.45 a.m.

L. Fume, H. Robinson, T. Murray, D. Ahem, W. Thynne, F. Walls*. W. Birchley and J. Nelson started; resulting .itf Fume, first; Thytiiie' sedoiid, Robiiisbn thira.

3. EASTER MONDAY HANDICAP, of £6 ; 2nd prize, £8 ; 3rd prize, £l. 55, ; ftccjeptaiice, 03. First event, idOyds. To start at 12.10 p.m.

The following were nominated : — Watts, Smith, McAully, Saville, Rubine, Robinson, Cole, Feck, Allen, Wakefield, Goddard and Bailey. In this heat R. 0. Smith, W. McAully, and T. Wakefield did not turn up at the post. The heat Was decided as follows ;— W. Bailey, 1 ; S. Feck, 2 ; H. Saville, 3.

4. Running High Jump, Ist prize, £1 ; second prize* 10s. Entrance, 2s. To start at 12.20 p.m. Jeremiah, ftubine, Bailey and Wakefield entered After some very good jumping Bailey Won with a jump of five feet, Wakefiold second with 4ft llin, and Jeremiah -with 4ft lOin.

5. Bunmng High Jump, for. bpvs under 14 years of age. Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d. Entrance, Is. To start at 12.30 p.m.

J. Bircbley, W. Birchley, S. Birchley, A. Thynne and D. Purcell competed. D. Purcell won with a jump of Bft lOins, J. Birchley second with Bft 9ins and A. Thynne third with 3ft Bin. J. Birchley objected to Purcell's win, asserting he was over 14 years of age. The matter Was left for the decision of the birth registration. 6. 100 Yards Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 15s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance. Is. To start at 12.50 p>m> The following Were nominated \ — J. Watts, R, O. Smith, W. J. McAully, H. Saville, Rubine, F. Robinson, L. Cole, S* Feek> H. Allan, Henderson* atid Bailey» Three tailed to" accept, viz., Smith, McAully and Henderson. After a splendid race, S. Feck was Ist ; Bailey, 2nd ; J, Watts, 3rd Time 10 8-sths sec.

7. Skipping Contest, for girls under 14. Ist prize, 5s ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d. To start at 1.15 pm. A number entered for this event, resulting in J. Ahem being Ist and M. Liddell 2nd.

8. EASTER MONDAY HANDICAP2nd event, 220 yards. To start at 1.40 p.m.

All who ran in the first heat ran in this, with the addition of T. Wakefield. Eailey, Ist ; Feck, 2nd ; Wakefield, 3rd 'lime, 24 3-sths sec. 9. Sack Race, 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s. Entrance, Is. To start at 2 p.m.

1 his event was omitted, the necessary articles having teen forgotten. 10 Hurdle Handicap, 220 yds. Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd prize, 10a. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 6d. To start at 2.80 p.m.

The following were nominated : — F. R. Young, i:. 0. Smith, W. J. McAully, H Robinson, Rubine Mapari, F. Robinson, L. Cole, T. Nye, W. Goddard, T. Wakefield, G. Edwards, and W. Bailey. The non acceptors were Young, Smith, McAully, Rubiue, and Nye. This was a very pretty and well contested race. Ten hurdles Bft 6in high had to be jumped. The whole field were well together, but as only one hurdle in width had been put up, and so many started ib was a difficult matter for the scratch men to get by. ■ At the last hurdle but one, Cole and Bailey were well forward and looked safe for the two first places, but in the jump both tripped and came to the ground, but Bailey was very quickly up, Wakefield, Ist; Goddard, 2nd; Bailey, 3rd.

11. Vaulting With Pole. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, 2b. To start at 2.50 p.m. The necessary pole was not to hand and therefore this contest had to be struck out.

12. Hop, Step and Jump. Ist prize, A pair of racing shoes, value £1, presented by Mr Startup. Entrance, 2s, To start at 3.15 p.m.

Only four competitors took part, but they gave some good jumping. The men were, Jeremiah, H. W. i.obinson, H. Saville and Rubine. Rubine and Jeremiah soon put the other two out of the contest, and at one time they were equal, but in jumping off, Rubine was declared first, with 40ft 2in and Jeremiah second.

18. Mile Walking Handicap, Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 20s. Nomination, 2s; acceptance,

Bs. To start at 8.80 p.m. The following were nominated : — F. France, H Robinson, E. May, A Scott, 0. Bineli, and G. McMillan. Only France, , Robinspn and May .started. May's walking was the them of conversation during the struggle, his every movement having the appearance of a run. May had a long lead but came jn first by a longer length, then France then Robinson. If May's walking is walking the other two competitors have a wrinkle yet to learn. : . 14. Skipping Contest, for girls (under 10). Ist prize, 8s ; 2nd prize, 2s. Entrance free. To start at 8.45 p.m. This event was omitted owing to the lateness of the hour. .

.- — — i^^ 15. Mile Running Handicap, ls^^^

prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 20s ; nominations, 2s 6d ; acceptances, 2s 6d. Tti start at 4. p.m< Handicap on edurse! The following were nominated : — F. Lohraan, A. Scott, W. J. McAully, W. J. Ingram, A. Langley, And G; McMillan 1 . . McAully and Langley did not start. This w'rii $ good race, the scratch man Lohman collaring the field half way round and coming in an easy first, though the second man Scott put on a splendid spurt near the winning post which gave Lohman's friends a fright. Time, Snlin lOsecsi 10 100 yds Handicap for Girls, Handicap on course. Ist prize* 5s ; 2nd prize} 8s ; 3rd prize 2s; Entrance free. Tc> start at 4.20 J The following entries Were received : — K. Murray, A. PerreaUj j. Ahem, A. Moss, B. Moss/ M; Liddell, J. Purriej A. Ball, E. Webb, A. Coley, T. Coley, E. Perreaii} Bf: Gillespie, and resulted in Jessie Fume coming in Ist ; A. Moss, 2nd ; K. Murray 3rd. 17. EASTER MONDAY HANDICAPFinal event, 440 yds. To start at 4.80 p.m. This event was won by Bailey, S. Feck being 2nd and H. Saville Brd. The total points made W. Bailey winner with two firsts and one second, and a tie for second place between Feck, two seconds, and Wakefield one first and one third. The two men ran off for second place at 220 yards and Feck won. 18. Maori Race. Ist. prize, £I',1 ', 2nd. prize, 10s. Entrance 2s. 150 yds. To start at 4. 45 p.m. Jeieraiah, Davy and Pini started, resulting in their coming in, in the order named. 19. Consolation Eace, 200 yds. Ist. prize, £1 ; 2nd. prize, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. To start at 5 p.m. The handicap placed Watts at scratchj Baville lyd, F. Robins6il 2"yds and li. Robinson 3yds. Watts was Ist, Saville, 2nd, and H. Robinson, 3rd.