SPORTS MEETING AT MANGAHAO.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1715, 5 January 1920, Page 2

SPORTS MEETING AT MANGAHAO.

(From Ocr Own Correspondent.)

Advantage was taken of the fine weather on New Year’s Day to hold an impromptu sports gathering by men on the Mangahao power scheme. Despite short notice, quite a good programme was carried out. The tug-of-war was won by Mr Hassett’s team, though each inch of ground was fought for manfully, but finally the judge awarded the prize to the abovenamed team. Much fun for the onlookers was afforded by the competitors in the sack race. Mr To in Lynch was the winner, and he also ca,'mo in first in the bicycle race. The event of the day, judging by the interest' shown by the spectators, was a boxing match between the “Taranaki Kid” and the “Bell Bird.” Both men were in good condition, and somewhat to the surprise of the onlookers “Taranaki Kid” skied the towel after the seventh round. Only two competitors entered for the high, jump—Messrs Kirkwood and Dwyer, who carried off honours equally. The chopping competition was won by Barney 1 Lucas. The buneating competition* was won by 11. bun-eating competition was won by 11. Gilbert. The final item was a race between the contractors’ horses. First prize was won by Mr • Farrelly’s bay mare Queenio, Mr O’Brien’s Lofty being second. Quoenio was ridden by Gris Herlund and Lofty by P. Ingoldsby. A musical evening, in the cook-house, brought a successful day to a olose. Several songs, recitations and stepdances by the men wore much enjoyed by the audience. It has boen ,, suggosted that a coinmiljtoo be appointed to organise some regular sports and musical evenings to liven up the earn]). The suggestion is a good one, and it is hoped that it will be carried out.