CHAMPIONS IN ACTION AT ATHLETIC MEETING

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6850, 4 March 1929, Page 8

CHAMPIONS IN ACTION AT ATHLETIC MEETING

Manawatu Club Fixture

JAVELIN THROW—2I6ft. 5-Mn-

MISS BARRON’S FINE PERFORMANCE.

From a sporting, point of view, the meeting staged by the Manawatu Amateur Athletic Club on the Showgrounds on Saturday was an all-round success? but the public, although fairly large, might have been better. As a result of good handicapping, the majority ot the events were closely contested, the competitors including two New Zealanc. champions in Stan Lay (Hawe.a) an T Oakley (Maßterton). A special challenge 100 yards arranged between Miss Norma Wilson (Gisborne) and Miss Phyllis Walker (Wairoa) did not eventuate, owing to the illness of tho former runner. How ever, Miss M. Barron, of Foxton, took Miss Wilson's place and to the delight of the spectators, defeated tho Wairoa runner by seven yards in the creditable time of 11 4-5. , . In a subsequent 100 yards off scratch, Miss Barron ran the distance in 11 2-ssecs., which equals the New Zealand record, but she had an advantage or the wind that was blowing side on. Lay’s effort with tho javohn also won for him tho spontaneous acclamation of the spectators, when it was announced he had beaten the Austialasian record by 10* feet. Although the wind which blew in gusts across the line of flight, was fairly heavy and was an assistance to the throwers, it had dropped for the moment wheD Lay’s turn came. His effort, therefore, can be taken as a throw under calm conaitioßS. Tom Oakley, who has the New Zealand cycle championships for one mile and 3 miles to his credit, was late in arriving,' but gave good performances in tho races in which he competed. Detailed results are as follows, the addresses of outside competitors being given:— Cycle Events.

Half-mile handicap: First heat: G. Drinkwater (Dannevirke), 75yds., 1; E. J. Lett (Pahiatua), 35yds., 2. Time, 1.12 3-5. Second heat: E. Eaton, 1; M. Donald, 2. Time, 1.14 3-5. Final: G. Drinkwater, 1; M. Donald, 2; E. J. Lett, 3. Time, 1.18. Mile Manawatu Sub-Centre championship: M. Donald, 1; F. Powell, 2; O. W. Prousc, 3. Won by 5 lengths. Time, 3.3 2-5. Mile handicap: First heat: M. Donald, 30yds. 1; O. Prouse, 110yds., 2; N. Dixon, 90yds., 3. Time, 2.49 3-5. Second heat: E. J. Lett, 1; F. Powell, 95 yds., 2; B. O’Keefe, 100yds., 3. Time, 2.55. Final: M. Donald, 1; E. J. Lett, 2; O. W. Prouse, 3. Time, 2.47. 1* miles handicap: T. Oakley (Masterton), scr., 1; M. Donald, 45yds., 2; G. Drinkwater, 190yds., 3. Time, 4.14 3-5. Two miles handicap: T. Oakley, scr., 1; O. W. Prouse, 240yds., 2; E. J. Lett, 145yds., 3. Time, 5.38 4-5. Running. 100yds. handicap: First heat: L. J. P. Eddy (Hastings), 4*yds., 1; D. Doel (Foxton), syds., 2; W. L. Grey (Wanganui), 7yds., 3. Time, lOsecs. Second heat: C. T. Pearse (Feilding., syds., 1; M. Cameron (Hastings), 6yds., 2; A. A. Johnston (Marton), 10yds., 3. Time, lOsccs. Final: Eddy, 1; Cameron, 2; Doel, 3. Time, lOsecs. 880yds. handicap: A. A. Johnston, 85yds., 1; W. Dobson (Marton\ 25yds., 2, R. Verry (Hastings), 10yds., 3. Time, 1.59 4-5. 220yds. handicap: First heat: E. Mcxted (Pahiatua), 1; L. J. P. Eddy, 7yds. ,2; A. Weston, 12yds., 3. Second heat: W. Dobson, 16yds., 1; C. T. Pearce, 15yds., 2; M. Cameron, 11yds., 3. Final: Mexted, 1; C. Pearce, 2; Dobson, 3. Time, 22secs. Mile handicap: H. MacDonald, 10 yds., 1; A. Small (Hastings), 50yds., 2; L. W. Cowling, 100yds., 3. Time, 4.44 1-5.

440yds. handicap: A. A. Johnston, 44 yds., 1; W. J. Cochrane, 28yds. and L. J. P. Eddy, 10yds., tied for second place. Time, 51 4-5.

Ladies’ Events.

Special challenge, 100yds.: Miss M. Barron (Foxton), 1; Miss P. Stewart (Wairoa), 2. Time, 11 4-5. Won by seven yards. 75yds. handicap: First heat: Miss M. Bailey, Byds., 1; Miss J. Adamson, 8 yds., 2; Miss I. Wright (Wairoa), 52yd., 3. Time, 9secs. Second heat: Miss G. Jackson (Carterton), 12yds., 1; Miss G. Matthews, 72yds., 2; Miss M. Gulliver, 4yds., 3. Time, 8 4-5. Final. Miss Bailey, 1; Miss Adamson, 2; Miss Jackson, 3. Time, 8 3-5. 100yds. invitation race: Mi3s M. Barron, 1; Miss G. Jackson, 2; Miss P. Stewart, 3. Time, 11 2-5. Won by a foot.

120yds. handicap: First heat: Miss J. Adamson, 13yds., 1; Miss M. Bailey, 12yds., 2; Miss B. Jackson, 4yds., 3. Time, 13 3-5. Second heat: Misses G. Jackson, 22yds., and G. Matthews, 12 yds., tied, 1; Miss N. Gulliver, 6yds., 3. Time, 14secs. Final: Miss Adamson, 1; Miss Jackson, 2; Miss Matthews, 3. Time, 14secs. Relay 440yds.: Wairoa, 1; Manawatu, 2. Time, 56 2-5. For Schoolboys.

100yds.: Evans * (Terrace End), 1; Oliver (College Street), 2; Ward (Terrace End), 3. Time, 13 1-5. 220yds.: Homan (Convent), 1; Evans (Terrace End), 2; Oliver (College Street), 3. Time, 28secs. 440yds. relay: College Street, 1; Terraco End, 2; Convent, 3. Time, 1.1 4-5.

Field Events.

Putting the shot: J. Weston (3ft.). S2ft. 3ins., 1; A. Kerrigan (sft.), 30ft. 12ins., 2; Sutherland (4ft.), 30ft., 3. Throwing javelin: S. Lay (Hawera), 216 ft. 52ins., 1; A. Weston, 50ft. hdep., S. Long jump handicap: A. Pearse

(ISins.), 1; C. Pearce (12ins.), 2; S. Lay, 3. " Distance, 21ft. SAins. Throwing discus: J. Weston (30ft.), 107 ft. Sins., 1; A. Weston (20ft.), 100 ft., 2; A. Kerrigan (20£t.), 9Sft. Sins., 3. Throwing hammer: J. Sutherland (35ft.), 100 ft. llins., 1; A. Kerrigan (25ft.), 100 ft., 2. The officials responsible for tho successful running of the sports were ns follow:—Handieappers, Messrs T. Stubbs (athletics) and J. A. Cooksley .( cycling); judges, Messrs W. L. Fitzherbert, E. Pcrsson, J. L. C. Merton anti AY. Allen; timekeepers, Messrs Weston J. Smith and A. R. Cliffe; track stewards, Messrs L. Cattcrick, W. Kilpatrick, S. Amadio; megaphone steward, Mr. F. C. Elgar; result board. Mr. J. Fahey; marksmen, Messrs W. Collins. E. J. Pickin (cycling), V. Mason and W. Weston (athletics); call stewards, Messrs R. Weston, D. McDonald anxl Miss C. Cooksley; lap steward,_ Mr. Calbourne; starter, Mr. F. W. Aisher; secretary, Mr. G. C. Burton; hon. treasurer, Mr. H. W. Brown; and many others.

Linton Sports Club

HANDICAPS FOR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY.

The following handicaps have been declared for the Linton Sports Club’s meeting on Wednesday, by Mr T. Stubbs:—

100 Yards Ladies’ Handicap: M. Gulliver syds., M. M. Precious 7yds, J. Adamson 7yds, M. Bailey Byds, A. Foster 10yds. 75 Yards Ladies’ Handicap: M. Gulliver 4yds, M. M. Precious s*yds, J. Adamson Oiyds, M. Bailey 6yds, A. Foster 74yds. 100 Yards Handicap: A. Weston syds, E. Mexted 7yds, K. McLeod 9yds, T. Rogers 11yds, N. Greer 10yds, M. E. Eglinton 10yds. 220 Yards Handicap: A. Weston 12yds, R. 11. McDonald 14yds, E. Mexted 14yds, W. Gimblctt 16yds, O. A Newman 20yds, K. McLeod 22yds. 440 Yards Handicap: R. H. McDonald 15yds, L. W. Cowling 23yds, A. Weston 28yds, W. Gimblctt 32yds, B. Brady —. 880 Yards Handicap: R. H. McDonald lOvds, L. W. Cowling 38yds, C. Wilsoii 80yds, A. O. Newman 70yds, M. Sheridan 65yds. Long Jump: E. Mexted scr., O. A. Newman 24ins., S. Sutherland 24ins., T. Moyes 24ins., B. Brady —. Hop. Step and Jump: E. Mexted scr., A. Moyes 4ft., L. Rix 4ft., B. Brady —.

WHIPPET HEATS. The Manawatu Whippet Racing Club have drawn tho following heats for events to be decided at tho Linton Sports on Wednesday, March 6th: Patron’s Handicap. First heat: Hot Stuff scr., Tea 8011, Billikins, Checker Byds., Kiltie 10yds, Sandy Prince 11yds. Second heat: Nanette scr., Sandy 7yds, Trixie Byds, Lady Swift, Giggles 10yds. . Third heat: Gold Dust 2yds, Remind syds, Kahinka 7yds, Great Actress, Princess Pcgg 13yds. Fourth heat: Miss Ransom 3yds, Full o’ Tricks, Elopement 11yds, Chips 12yds, Patsy 13yds. Fifth heat: Laughing Prince 3yds, Bonnie Doon 6yds, Domino 10yds. Phoenix 11yds, Survivor 12yds. Linton Hurdles. First heat: Cayenne 2yds, Miss Ransom Byds, Survivor 14yds, Phoenix 14yds, Elopement 18yds. Second heat: Nanette ser., Tea Bell 10yds, Remind 11yds, Billikins 14yds, Chips 18yds. Third heat: Domino 13yds, Sandy 14yds, Kiltie 17yds, Giggles 18yds. Fourth heat: Laughing Eyes, Laughing Prince, Gold Dust Byds, Trixie 17yds. All dogs must be ready crated for the carrier by 10 o’clock on Wednesday morning. Owners whose dogs will not bo in attendance at the meeting must notify the secretary of the Whippet Club not later than 5.30 on Tuesday afternoon.

/ CYCLING HANDICAPS.

Following are handicaps for cycle events declared by Mr J. A. Cooksley:

lm. 2m. 3m. Murray Donald 25 50 75 E. J. Lott 75 140 180 J. Powell 80 150 190 E. Bellshawo 85 1G0 200 G. Cooksley 90 170 210 L. Couch 100 180 220 —. Bismavk 100 ISO 220 M. Stallard 100 180 220 N. Dixon , 110 190 230 F. Powell 120 200 240 G. Drinkwater 100 200 240 T. Walsh 130 210 250 W. Pedloy 120 200 220 J. Taylor 140 220 250 J. Bavliscs 150 230 260 B. O’Keefe 160 240 280 —. Bowater 160 240 280 —. Guthrio 100 240 290 L. Trass 170 250 300 E. Eaton 170 250 300 E. Collinson 190 300 350 —. Hutcherson 160 240 280