OROUA DOWNS SPORTS

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6842, 21 February 1929, Page 8

OROUA DOWNS SPORTS

Held in Ideal Weather

The annual sports gathering of the Oroua Downs Sports Club was held yesterday in ideal weather on Mr Stratford’s grounds. The brilliant summer’s day and attractive programme induced a record crowd to patronise the function which was one of the most successful in the history of the club. At the conclusion, Mr J. Cameron, president, presented the eups and prizes. Tko duties of secretary were efficiently carried out by Mr R. Gates. Results are as follows:

100 Yards Maiden.—W. J. Leighton 1, M. Moffat 2, L. Moffat, 3. 100 Yards Open.—R. Ball 1, E. Ingram 2, W. Gimblett 3.

200 Y’ards Handicap.—W. Gimblett 1, L. Moffat 2, E. Ingram 3. Tug-of-War. Hirnatangi (Gardner, Stratford, A. Sexton, L. Sexton, A. Thompson) 1, Maori team 2. High Jump. —M. Moffat 1, M. Griffin 2.

Hop, Step and Jump.—M. Williams 1, J. Preston 2.

Speed Judging. —V. Bird 1, L. Hunter 2.

Maiden Pony Leaping.—C. Robinson’s (Levin) Missie, 1; J. Barber’s (Foxton) Bess, 2; J. Scott and G. McParland (equal) 3. Open Pony Leaping.—G. W. Iwikau’s Toka, 1; A. Osborne’s (Glen Oroua - ) Robin, 2; R. Scott’s (Oroua Downs) Little Wonder 3. Maiden Hunters.—J. D. Smith’s (Kakariki) Monarch, 1; R. Scott’s Otauru Kid, 2; G. McParland’s Twilight, 3. Open Hunters.—J. J. Waller’s (Awapuni) Frisco Jack. 1; G. D. Smith’s Monarch, 2; J. D. Smith end J. Cameron (equal) 3. Walk and Trot. A. Grammer’s (Oroua Downs) Silvcrsido Lass 1; J. H. Briggs’ (To Horo) Silver Ribbon, 2: A. Day’s (Longburn) Van Blue 3. Apple Bobby.—D. Scott 1, R. Scott 2, C. Robinson 3.

Polo Bending. —W. J. McDowell's Trixie, 1; J. Proctor’s Kilty, 2; W. Osborne’s Robin, 3.

Leaping.—J. Barber’s Bonny. 1; L. Johnson’s Focman, 2; J. J. Waller’s Scrap Iron 3. Walk, Trot and Gallop.—T. Scott’s Arabina 1, Miss F. Smith’s Curragh 2. Novelty Trot. —J. H. Briggs’ Silver Ribbon 1, A. Day’s Van Blue 2. Theard the Needle.—R Scott 1, W. J. Sexton 2, W. Scott 3. Hunters’ Competition. Miss Stewart 1, A. Woods 2, G. Smith 3. Walk and Gallop.—H. Blunden 1, J. Hori 2.

Tilting.—R. MeKclvie and R. Scott equal. Sheep Guessing.—E. J. Boyd (144 J pounds, actual weight 146} pounds) 1. Baby Show. —Under 6 months, Mrs J. McKelvio’s 1, Kelvin Robinson 2; Six to 12 months: Mary Lcgge 1, Jack Cowdrey 2; Twelve to 18 months: Wm. Bird 1, Nancy Nicholls 2; Eighteen months to two years: Malvina Eyans 1, Beryl Denars 2.

Special prize for twins: Jim and Ray Harris, Noel and Eric Proctor.