AMALGAMATED LABOUR SPORTS

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6746, 2 January 1932, Page 12

AMALGAMATED LABOUR SPORTS

Splendid Function laired by Weather

It is hoped that every New Year’s Day in Palmerston North will be marked by a sports gathering under the auspices of the various Labour organisations of the city and district and if one can judge from the worth of the initial function held at the Sportsground yesterday, the effort will bo crowned with success. It was unfortunate that promises of a brilliant summer’s day which were forecasted for yesterday, did not eventuate. Instead a cold and heavy wind swept up from the west and dn. its best to spoil what was a laudable effort to provide an athletic attraction of merit. The features of the gathering were cycle racing, boxing and wrestling conducted under the guidance ol the amateur associations that govern these sports in the city and some exceedingly interesting events were staged To tiieso associations the committee of the sports is greatly indebted and at a suitable opportunity Mr. J. Hudgens voiced to them the thanks of the sports committee, lie also conveyed to the public who were present in J airly large numbers, thanks for patronage extended. The compliment was liaidly needed for all, including the Mayor and Mayoress ("Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mans lord) enjoyed the meeting. There were dozens of willing helpers whose services were also appreciated, these including the cycling officials, Messrs. O. l’rouse (starter), McDougal and Trott (judges), J. Weston Smith (time-keeper}, B. Crawley (handicappcr), It. Weston (lap steward) and J. Learmonth (call steward). Mr. J. Evans was boxing referee and Air. Alex. Anderson referee for the wrestling. Air. J. Pearson did the an nouncing, while official seconds were Alcssrs. 13. Wright and J. Harris. Air. P. T. ltobinson made an efficient secretary, while Air. J. Hodgens made himself useful with megaphone and advice. Results were as follow': — Cycle Races.

Half-mile: Hirst heat: It, Laurence (70) 1, A. Thompson (70) 2, J. G. Casey (GO) d. Second heat: M, Gardner (80; ], E. Laurence (10) 2, A. Hansen (10, 3. Pinal: Hansen 1, Casey 2, Gardner 3. Time, 3.0 4-5. Three miles: Hirst heat: E. Sayer (M 0) 1,1. It. McKenzie (100) 2, it. Laurenco (220) 3, E. V. Calkin (180) 4. Second heat: E. Laurence (40) 1, A. J Hansen (40) 2, G. Tinkler (140) 3, H. W. Archibald (150) 4. Einai: Sayei 1, Calkin 2, Tinkler 3. Time, 7.31. Ono mile: Hirst heat: It. Lauicnco (120) 1, E. Saycr (40) 2, J. G. Casey (110) and G. G. Tinkler (40) 3. Second beat: E. Halford (100) .1, E. Orr 2, S. Gane 3. Einai: Tinkler 1, Casey Sayer 3. Time, 2.27 3-5. Two miles: Hirst heat: It. Eisbridget (140) 1, E. V. Calkin (145) 2, G. Tinkler (00) 3. Second heat: E. Laurence (30) 1, A. J. Hansen (30) 2, E. Malford (150) 3. Einai: Laurence 1, Tinkler 2, Itisbridgcr 3. Time, 4mins. Five miles: E. Laurence (50) 1, G. Pyo (3SO) 2, It. Hod sou (220) 3. Time, 13 mins., 50secs. Running. 100 yards: Hausmann (Alasterton) 1, pyo (Alasterton) 2, Dynes (Palmerston North) 3. Time, 11 3-5. 220 yards: Dynes 1, Hausmann _• Time, 2.33. Boxing. B. Goughian (Palmerston North) 0.0 beat B. Downes (Alarton) 10.2. O. Gibbous (Alarton) 5.12 beat J. Hansen (Palmerston North) 5.2. G. Eorbes (Sanson) 10.3 beat P. Lane (Awapuni) 10.11. E. Alellor (Palmerston N.) 0.13 beat P. Littlejohn (Palmerston North) 0.11. D. Smith (Alasterton) 10.5 boat Newman (Hastings) 10.4. Gibbons won the scientific medal. All bouts went the full rounds, the decisions being on points. Wrestling. Ecathcr-wcights: J. Robertson (Ost.) won from A. ALereer (Ost.) by default; O. Podjursky (5.2) beat D. Atundy (8.3). Final: Robertson beat Podjursky. Light-weights: H. Benton (!1.2) bcal G. Graham (0.0). Welter-weights: A. Stratton (.10.0) beat C. Gibson (10.0). E. do Ctccne Won from J. Gawlcr by default. final. De Clcene beat Stratton. Light heavy-weights: E. Godfrey 11.7 (Wellington) won from E. Nc-wtli (12st.) by default; W. Nicholls (list.) won from D. Hopewell (11.7) by default. Final: Godfrey beat Nicholls. In a further light licavy-w'eight contest, de Otccne beat Godfrey. All decisions were on points except in the case of the defaults. The committee appreciated the presence of competitors from distant localities, including Hastings, Napier, Wanganui, Alarton and Alasterton. Their thanks are also duo the assisting associations for gear lent.