Bush Schools’ Sports

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 74, 29 March 1938, Page 2

Bush Schools’ Sports

HUKANUI CHAMPIONS All records went by the board at Eketahuna on Saturday when the Bush Primary Schools’ Sports Association held their seventh annual fixture. From an early hour cars and motor lorries from all points of the compass converged at the local domain, and in the afternoon more interested sightseers arrived, bringing the gross takings up to record proportions. The weather being much warmer and with an absence of rain which marked the previous function, the refreshment stall was in great demand throughout the day, resulting in an increased turnover for which Mesdamcs R. Mabey (Hamua) and E. C. Harrington (Kakariki) and the Misses Mabey and Harrington with Mr. H. Brookes (Newman) deserved great thanks. The championship cup was won by Hukanui (their first win), the junior championship by Ballance (last year’s champions) and the Badger relay cup (presented for the first time) was annexed by Hukanui. At approximately 10.30 all the 21 schools paraded with their respective banners, led off by the Ballauco School to a stirring march jriayed on the public address system. Then the youngsters lined up to hear a lew "words of welcome by the president, Mr. R. Mabey. A stop was made for lunch at noon when all the flat races with thoir innumerable heats, were concluded, which was indicative of really smart work by the officials. In the afternoon relay races, boys’ jumping and girls’ basketball throwing proved very interesting to a greatly augmented crowd. It w r as particularly pleasing to see the advancement shown by the small Ngaturi School which recorded a formidable number of points. Equally gratifying was the increased entry from neighbouring schools—Mangamaire, Mangahao and Kaitawa being the newsomers. The president, after apologising for the absence of the Mayor (Mr. W. Simpson), thanked all those who had been connected with the fixture, especially Mr. Badger for presenting the relay cup. Mr. J. Robertson, M.P., said lie was very impressed w'ith the way the children contested the events. Colonel T. W. McDonald, a member of the Wairarapa ward of the Wellington Education Board, expressed pleasure at being present, and congratulated the children on their performances. Mr. E. P. Badger, for whom three cheers were given, said he was glad to be among the children, adding that the way the sports had been run at Mangatainoka the previous meeting had decided him to give the cup. Mr. Dyer, chairman of the Wellington Education Board, laughingly said he hoped the garden party he had missed at Lower Hutt to be present that day would not cost him his scat on the board. He apologised for tho absence of Mr. A. Donald, another board member from Wairarapa, and added at tribute to the children on Iheir fine behaviour and athletic prowess. He then presented tho trophies won. In conclusion, Mr. R. Mabey referred to tho part played by the secretary, Mr. R. G. McKenzie, the speaker remarking that a gathering of such magnitude would not be possible were it not for the tremendous amount of work put in by the latter. He hoped that their secretary would not be lost to them, and said it was up to the Ballance people to keep the grade of their school up to do so. The officials were:—President, Mr. R. Mabey (Hamua); vice-president, Mr. H. Harrington (Kakariki); hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. R. G. McKenzie (Ballance); officials of the day, teachers and committeemen of the Bush district schools; executive, president, vice-presi-dent and secretary. Previous winners of the senior cup were: 1931, Hamua; 1932, Hamua; 1933, 1934, 1935, Hastwells; 1936, Ballance; 1937, no competition. Previous winners of tho junior cup: 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, Kakariki; 1936, Hamua (runners-up and holders); 1937, no competition. The results of all finals are listed below: — Boys’ Events. Boys’ fiat race, 5 and 6 years: S. Draper (Ngaturi) 1, G. Hunter (Hukanui) 2, T. Rcichenbach (Mangatainoka) 3. Boys’ flat race, 7. 8 and 9 years: C. Webb (Kakariki) 1, €. Halbert (Alfredton) 2, M. Davis (Hamua) 3. Boys’ flat race, 10, 11 and 12 yoars: G. Terry (Nireaha) 1, B. Burr (Nireaha) 2, C. Humphrey and R. Schroder (both Ballance) equal 3. Boys’ flat race, 13, 14 and 15 years: L. Clapperton (Kakariki) 1, W. Davenport (Ruawhata) 2, D. Monaghan (Newman) 3. Boys’ sack race. 5 and 6 years:, R.

Mabey (Mangamaire) 1, R. Walker (Mangahao) 2, C. Holtham (Mangatainoka) 3. Boys’ sack race, 7, 8 and 9 years: B. Vial (Ngaturi) 1, L. Murray (Hukanui) 2, W. Allan (Putara) 3. Boys’ sack race, 10, 11 and 12 years: E. Hooper (Newman) 1, L. Kerrison (Mangatainoka) 2, C. Fergus (Kuuwhata) 3. Boys’ sack race, 13. 14 and 15 years: L. Dick (Hastwells) 1, S. Sinclair (Ballance) 2, H. Fergus (Mangatainoka) 3. Boys’ all fours race, 5 and 6 years: K. Jensen (Konini) 1, P. Breen (Hukanui) 2, S. Draper (Ngaturi) 3. Boys’ three-legged race, 10 years and under: L. Mabey and A. Sunncx (Hukanui) and K. Sievcrs and 1. Humphrey (Ballance) equal 1, L. Murray and D. Breen (Hukanui) 3. Boys’ three-legged race, 11 years and over: R. Schroder and C. Humphrey (Ballance) 2, P. Jensen and K. Bidder (Konini) 3. Boys’ potato race, 5 and 6 years: S. Draper (Ngaturi) 1. R. Hooper (Newman) 2, B. Monaghan (Ruawhata) 3. Boys’ potato race, aged 7, 8 and 9 years: L. Dick (Hastwells) 1, M. Littler (Rougo) 2, L. Murray (Hukanui) 3. Boys’ potato race, 10, 11 and 12 years: D. Foster (Ballance) 1, A. Wills (Mangumaire) 2, L. Kerrison (Mangatainoka) 3. Boys’ potato race, 13, 14 and 15 years: C. Humphrey (Ballance) 1, L. Clapperton (Kakariki) 2, A. Checkley (Kaitawa) 3. Junior boys’ high jump: A. Holtham (Mangatainoka) 3ft. Biu. 1, G. Dungan (Mangatainoka) 2, L. Mitchell (Kaitawa) and 1. Humphrey (Ballance) equal 3. Thirty boys competed. Senior boys’ high jump: R. Schroder (Ballance) 4ft. 2in. 1, —-. Terry (Nireaha) 2, 0. Stone (Konini) and L. Dick (Hastwells) equal 3. Thirty-one competed. Junior boys’ long jump: M. Russell (Hamua) 14ft. 1, L. Humphrey (Ballance) 2, G. Harris (Hamua) 3. Senior boys’ long jump: B. Rolls (Alfredton) 15ft. 3in. 1, R. Schroder (Ballance) 2, C. Tdrry (Nireaha) 3. Boys’ tyre relay, aged 10 years and under: Hamua 1, Hukanui 2. Alf redton 3. Boys’ tyre relay, 11 years and over: Nireaha 1, Alfrcdton 2, Konini 3. Boys’ stick relay, 10 years and under: Hukanui 1, Mangatainoka 2, Hamua 3. Boys’ stick relay, 11 years and over: Nireaha and Konini equal 1, Ballance 3. Girls’ Events. Girls’ flat race, 5 and 6 years: Audrey Johansen (Hamua) 1, M. Peterson (Nireaha) 2, E. Cooper (Hamua) 3. Girls’ flat race, 7, 8 and 9 years: F. Sunnex (Hukanui) 1, S. Gundersen (Putara) 2, M. Smithers (Mangatainoka) Girls’ flat race, 10, 11 and 12 years: C. Glee (Alfredton) 1, O. Davis (Alfredton) 2, E. Clapperton (Kakariki) 3. Girls’ flat race, 13, 14, 15 years: R. Braddick (Kaipororo) "1, N. Cox (Ruawhata) 2, D. Hulena (Mangatainoka) 3. Girls’ sack race, 5 and 6 years: A. Johansen (Hamua) 1, J. Goodwin (Mangatainoka) 2, M. Stewart (Ngaturi) 3. Girls’ sack race, 1. 8 and 9 years: M. Smithers (Mangatainoka) 1, M. Ralph (Mangamaire) 2, S. Gunderson (Putara) 3. Girls’ sack race, 13, 14 and 15 years: M. Tolley (Hukanui) 1, A. Ralph (Mangamaire) 2, P. Johansen (Hamua) Girls’ sack race, 10, 11 and 12 years: S. Amundsen (Ngaturi) 1, P. Morrison (Mangamutu) 2, M. Ralph (Mangamaire) 3. Girls’ all fours race, 5 and 6 years: M. Braddick (Mangatainoka) 1, E. Cooper (Hamua) 2, E. Cox (Ruawhata) 3. Girls’ three-legged race, 10 years and under: U. Foster and P. Tait (Ballance) 1, K. Lemburg and M. Murray (Hukanui) 2, M. Hunt and Y. Cox (Ruawhata) 3. Girls’ three-legged race, aged 11 years and over: C. Clcc and O. Davis (Alfredton) 1, M. Zeinert and M. Cornfortli (Kohmui) 3. Girls’ potato rucc, 5 and 6 yoars; E. Cox (Ruawhata) 1, D. Steel (Kaitawa) 2, M. Stewart (Ngaturi) 3. Girls’ potato race, 7, 8 and 9 years: M. Smithers (Mangatainoka) 1, M. Hunt (Ruawhata) 2, K. Brown (Ruawhata) 3. Girls’ potato race, 10, 11 and 12 years: E. Clapperton (Kakariki) 1, *O. Davis (Alfredton) 2, M. McLean (Alfredton) 3. Girls’ potato race, 13, 14 and 15 years: W. Hulena (Mangatainoka) 1, J. Calton (Alfredton) 2, B. Cooper (Ballance) 3. Girls’ skipping race, 5 and 6 years: A. Johansen (Hamua) 1, D. Steele (Kaitawa) 2, E. Cooper (Hamua) 3. Girls’ skipping race, 7, 8 and 9 years: J. Breen (Hukanui) 1, N. Jensen (Konini) 2, F. Sunnex (Hukanui) 3. Girls’ skipping r9.ee, 10, 11 and 32 yeafSC, Glee £ Alfredton); 1 2 ’ .O s jDavis.

(Alfredton) 2, E. Clapperton (Kakariki) 3. Girls’ skipping race, 13, 14 and 15 years: R. Braddick (Kaipororo) 1, E. Harper (Newman) 2, N. Cox (Ruawhata) 3. Girls’ tyre relay, 10 years and under: K. Lemberg (Hukanui) 1, P. Ngatuere (Hastwells) 2, J. Sedcole (Hamua) 3. Girls’ tyre relay, 11 years and over: C. Clee (Alfredton) 1, M. Nadbcy (HaGirls’ stick relay, 11 years and over: Alfredton 1, Kaipororo 2, Hukanui and Kakariki equal 3. Girls’ stick relay, 10 years and under: Ballance 1, Hukanui 2, Ruawhata 3. Girls’ basketball throwing: M. Wenhain (Hukanui) 1, C. Coppell (Ballance) 2, M. Dungan (Mangatainoka) 3. Points. Aggregate. The points aggregate was as follow: *Hukanui, 36; Ballance, 34; *Alfredton, 32; * Mangatainoka, 31; llamua, 26; Ruawhata, 18; Ngaturi, 15; *Nireaha, 144; Kakariki, 134; Konini, 10; “Mangamaire, 10; Hastwells, 84; Kaipororo, 8; Newman, 6; Kaitawa, 54; Putara, 4; Mangahao, 2; liongokokaka, 2; Mangainutu, 2; Koliinui, 1; Marima, 0. (* denotes senior schools.) Badger Relay Cup for school winning most points in relay events: Hukanui (104), 1; Alfredton (9), 2; Hamua (7), 3; Nireaha (54), Ballance (4), Konini 34), Mangatanoka (3), Hastwells (2), Kaipororo (2), Ruawhata (1), Kakariki (1-4).