ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 968, 18 March 1924, Page 7

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

annual fixture at sandon.

The thirt. annual meeting of tho Sandon Sports Clu held on the local recreation grounds yesterday, was favoured by fine weather and a large attendance of both public and competitors, the numerical strength aid quality of the latter being responsible for some interesting events. In the open hunters’ competition the valuablo silver cup donated by Mr R. Martin, of Choltenhan,, to be won outright, was annexed by Mr J. McDonell’s Papatere, the owner being handed the trophy by Mr. J. Linklater, M.P. Much interest was centred in the McKelvie Shield competition for primary schools, and at the-conclusion of the., juy mile events it was found that Terraco Ei d and Manchester street (Podding) had lied with 50 points each. The latter schcol held the trophy last year. During tho day Mr Linklater hunded the shield to the representatives of the successful schools Tho trophy will bo held by each for si c months. The running, cycling and Highh.nd events wero all characterised by keen competition, and tho fixture ranks among tho most successful yet conducted by the club. The Foxton band was in attendance and played selections throughout the day. The chief officials were as follow: —Judges: Messrs J. F. McKelvie, J. 11. Perrett. and C. Price, cycling' and running : Mr J. B. Bradley, horse evnts: Mr D. Munro Highland events. Other officials were: Dirtctor of sports, Mr A. K. Drew; deputy-director, Mr 11. J. Fagan: handicapper, Mr T. Stubbs; referee, Mr C. M. Stagpoole; lion, secretary and treasurer, Mr A. Anderson. The various events resulted as follow: HORSE EVENTS.

Open In nters’ competition: J. McDonell’s- Papatere 1, Miss Mead’s Two Step 2, J. Shaw’s Rita 3; eight competitor?. Maiden hunters’ competition: if. Bailey’s Single Fils 1, Watene Toipomo’s Ruination 2; four competitors. Open pony jump: 1). McLen inn’s Sunshine 1, H. M. Blunden’s Do Wet 2, N. Walsh’s Starlight 3 j four competitors. Consolation hunters competition; J. Shaw’s Rita 1, Miss Mead’s Two Step 2; seven competitors. RUNNING EVENTS. 880 yards Handicap: S. A. Oxenham (25yds) 1, IC. Sowerby (40yds) 2, G. Prebble (95yds) 3; thirteen starters. 440yds Hanillicap : A. Terry (30yds) 1, H. Doyle (45yds) 2, J. L. Prebble (38yds) 3; 14 starters. 220yds Handicap: 11. Doyle (23yds) 1, N. L. Bgiloy (12yds) 2, L. Davies 3; 14 competitors. 100yds Handicap: First heat —M. L. Bailey (6yds) 1, L. Davies (10yds) 2, O. Pearso (7jyds) 3. Second heat —A. Terry (6iyds) 1. E. Holmes (10yds) 2, R. V. Mason (9yds) 3. Final —Bailey 1, Holmes 2 Davies 3. Maiden race, 100 yards : L. Holmes 1, 11. Doyle 2, L. V. Marshall l ; seven starters; time, 11 2-ssec. Ladies’ ra:e, 100 yards: D. Pengolly 1, S. Sexton 2, O. Collins 3. Boys’ race, under 15, lOQyds handicap : E. Ingram 1, T. Moyes 2, E. Str ;et 3: time 12sec. Girls’ race, under 15, 100yds handicap: J. Duke 1, W. Pratt 2, M. Ellery 3; time, 13 l-sseo. Hop, stej and jump : A. Pearse (sor) 41ft lain 1, S. A. Oxenham (12in) 40ft 9iin 8 ,E. Meads (24in) 39ft 10jin 3. High jump handicap: N. Hunt (4in) sft 2in 1, L. Meads (sin) sft lin 2. CYCLE RACES. Three idle cycle handicap: L. Tattle (280yds) 1, G. Cooksley (180yds) 2, R. Benge (28Jyds) 3. Two mile cycle handi,cap: L. lattle (200yds) 1, 11. Montgomerie (200yds) 2, E. Baxter (110yds) _ 3. Open cycl; race, one mile handicap: First heat, lx. Jrray (30yds) 1, F. Powell (90yds) 2, G. Co jksley (BCvds) 3. Second -heat: R. H. Ciytehley (30yds) 1, IE Montgomerie (120yds) 2, R. Benge (120yds) 3. Final: Benge 1, Crutchley 2, Montgomerie 3. Local cycle i'ace t> one mile handicap; L. Tattle ,(scr.) 1, F. Tattle (50yds) 2, J. Fagan (3(yds) 3. School boys’ cycle race, 880 yards handicap: Thompson 1, York 2, H. Dixon 3. HIGHLAND SECTION. Piping.--Marches: C. McLeod 1, Cooper 2, L. Campbell 3. Reel and strathsprey! McLeod : , Campbell 2, Cooper 3. Open events up to 18 years.—Sword dance: C. McLeod 1, J. Campbell 2, D. Shupleaki 3. Highland fling: M. Thompson 1, D. Shapleski 2, J. Campbell 3. Seantreubhas: C. McLeod 1, D. Shapleski 2, J. Campbell 3. Sailor’s hornpipe: D. Shapleslyi .1, M. Thomson 2, C. McLeod 3. Boys undsr 15. —Highland fling: W. McLeod 1, IE Glasgow 2, V. Craig 3. Sword dance: JV.cLeod 1, Glasgow 2. Reel of Tulloch: McLeod 1, Glasgow 2, Craig 3. Boys And girl? under 12. —Sword dance: W. McLeod 1, J.' Haywood 2, P. Marsden 3, lligbl.md Jliug: Haywood L McLeod 2, M. Mc.Jonald 3. Irish jig: Marsden 1, Haywood 2; J. Telford 3. Sailor’s hornpipe: Haywood 1, Marsden 2. Girls under 15.—Swore dance : J. Campbell 1, IL Chapplea 2, J. McKinnon 3. Highland fling: M. Thompson 1, 1. MoKinnon 2, D. Chappies <). Seantreubhas: C. McLeod 1, D. Shapleski 2, J.. Campbell 3.. Irish Pgi D. Shaphski 1, M. Thompson 2, I. Marsden i. McKELVIE SHIELD COMPETITION. The McKelvie shield primary schools competition resulted as under: —Boys under 10 75 yaids: R. Ward (Terrace End) 1, R.; Burgess (Rongotea) 2, McKlegg (Jedding) Girls under 10, 50 yards: Molly Mouldev (Terrace End) 1, Vi Duke (Rongotea) 2. C. Harris (Sanson) 3. Boys under 12, 75 yards: B. Maekley (Fedding) 1, C. Davey (Oroua Downs) 2, Duker (Rongotea) 3. Girls under 12, 75 yards: M. Hunt (Rongotea' 1, P. Sutherland (Feildmg) 2, M. Spence (Terraco End) 3. Boys tmder 15, 100. yards: Towler (Terrace End) 1, Ingram (J'eilding) 2, L. Moffat (Oroua Downs) 3. Girls under 15, 100 yards: Elston (Terrace End) 1, Pratt (1- eliding) 2, Ellery (Oliakea) 3. Boys under 10, 100 yards: B. Mackey (Feildmg) 1. Burgess (Rongotea ,2, R. Ward (Terrace End) 3. Girls under* 10, 100 yards: V- Duke (Rongotea) 1, ,\l. Mouldey (Terrace End) 2, C. Harris (Sanson) 3. Boys under 12. 15U yards: Gardiner (Rongolea) 1 Maekley Of eilding) 2, Watson (BunnvthorpelJ. Girls under 12, 160 yards: M Hunt (Rongotea) 1, P. Sutherland (Feildmg) 2, B. Hallett (Terrace End) 3. Boys under 15, 220 yards: Towler (Terrace End) l. R'cmardson (Oliakea) 2, Moffat (Oroua Downs) 3. Girls under 15, 220 yards: M. Ellery (Ohakea) 1, Elston (Terrace End) 2. D. Julian (F hiding) 3. Boys under 12 220 yards: H Gardiner (Rongotea) E Bradley (Terrace End) 2, Watson (Bunny 3. Boys under 15, 440 yards: (Terrace Ilnd) 1. Street (Feildmg) 2, Scott Oroua Downs) 3. Boys under 15, high jump: Stieet (Feildmg) 4ft, 4i». E P° well (Bunnythorpe) 2, Thompson (Sanson) 3. Boys under 12, high jump : Broadbelt (Feildmg) 3ft- 7ip. 1 Pederson (Oliakea) 2, Watson (Bunnythorpe) 3. Boys under 15, long jump: Terrace End 12ft. lin. 1, Feitding 1 .ft. Bin 2 Bunnythorpe lift 1 5 m. 3. Boys under 12, long jump: J. M°NeiU (Terrace 1 ind) 1, ’ M. Martin (Feilding) 2, H. Watson (Bunythorpe) 3. The eoi. i petitions resulted: Radies I } <u * driving, Miss A. Penny 1, Miss M. Marston 2. ohain-s-epping, Mr B- Berry. RECORD GATHERING AT POHANGINA. The Poliangina Valley Sports Club which has enjoyed a successful career ot over two decades held its annual tixtui© in ground,! adjoining tiio Pohangina river yesterday. The favourable climatic conditions enticed a record gathering and an enjoyable day was spent. The horse events, a 3 in keeping with a rural area, held pricks of place oil the programme and some well-known performers wero entered. The chief :vent of the afternoon, the open hunters, v as annexed by Mr W. Olliver with his horse Guy Willie, the victor of many otlur contests, while Mr W. Taylor filled second and third places with his horses Bo irlon and Consul. A trial of equestriamhip, together with agility of the stock horse, was forthcoming in the stockmen’s event and Mr J. Hewison, who was closely attended by Mr D. Balmer, emerged the winner. Two motor events were included and the potato dropping from a spieding car proved highly popular, several competitors proving of equal merit in the ma;ter of hits registered, but Miss A. Robert s gained the decision from a point of view of time occupied in negotiating thi course. The athletic events attracted good entries and some keen racing eveatijated. Additional prizes were offered by sportsmen from Palmerston North who entered into the spirit of the gathering. Children’s races were also held. The conduct of the meeting was

all that could be desired, a band of officials working hard for its general success, while n committoe of ladies attended to tho catering with an equal measure of success. The patron, Mr J. D. Balmer, on whose property the fixture was held, the president, Mr R. McDonald, and the secretary, Mr E. Loamy, all assisted in supervising the proceedings. In the horse events Messrs H. Beatson and W. G. Shannon acted as judges whilo Messrs C. Stevens and W. Blackall filled a similar role in the foot events. The Ashhurst band, was iii attendance and provided an excellent musical programme. A thoroughly successful day was brought to a fitting conclusion by the holding of a dance in the evening in the Ruami hall, when again a large attendance was in evidence. Following are the detailed results of tho events which figured on the programme: HORSE EVENTS. Local maiden hunters’ competition: J. Hcwison’s Gipsy Queen 1, T. Lcavey’s Glen 2; nine entries. Open hunters’ competition : W. Oliver’s Gay Willie 1, W. Taylor’s Boui-lon 2, W. Taylor’s Consul 3; eight ontrios. Maiden hunters: H. D. Rutherford’s Master Webster 1, R. Ilowison’s Daphne 2; eight entries. Ladies’ driving competition: Mrs Munro 1, Miss M. Balmer 2; 10 entrios. Stockmen’s event (bending): J. Hewison (45sec) 1, D. Balmer (45jsec) 2. Tilting on horseback : D. Caldwell 1, A. Balmer 2; 13 entries. Consolation hunters: W. Taylor’s Bourlon 1 and Consul 2, A. Balmer’s Rhoda 3; six enRUNNING EVENTS. Boys under 14: G. Thomas 1, R. Smart 2 J. Enwright 3. Girls under 14: K. Knight 1, M. Smart 2. 100yds handicap (open): First heat: A. Fernley (4yds) 1, W. Balmer (7yds) 2, G. Roberts (9yds) 3. Second lidat: G. Kling (10yds) 1, E. Friedlander (11yds) 2. Final: Ferguson 1, Roberts 2 ; won by a foot; time, 10 3-ssec. 220yds handicap (open) : Osborne (16yds) 1, A. Fernley (4yds) 2; won by four yard?; time, 24sec. Thread the needle race: C. Osborne 1, J. Galvin 2, A. N. Roberts 3. Sack race: E. Crowley 1, N. Crowley 2. Married ladies’ race: Mrs Whittaker 1, Mrs Beckett 2, Mrs Leamy 3. Young ladies’ race: Miss Crowley 1, Miss Cralne 2. Chain stepping: A. W. Trass and W. H. Reid «jual 1, both judged the correct distance. Sheep guessing: R. A. Roberts 1. Five guessed within jib of the correct weight and in the draw to decide the winner, Mr Roberts proved successful. Quoit throwing competition: M. Steele 1. MOTOR EVENTS. Motor cycle novelty (bending) : V. Wildbore 1, J. Arbon 2; eight entries; time, 54jsec.' Motor car novelty (potato throwing) : Miss A. Roberts; four potatoes in 10£sec 1; Miss M. Balmor, four potatoes in llsoo, 2: 21 entries.