Good Programme for Awanui Sports

Northern Advocate, 25 January 1939, Page 4

Good Programme for Awanui Sports

Awanui will be en fete on Saturday next when the Awanui Athletic Sports Club will hold its annual fixture. The arrangements this year have been in the hands of a very active committee headed by Mr. A. R. Smith as president, with Mr. N. McDonald secretary. The programme is a comprehensive one, and in addition to novelty and children’s events, includes athletics, cycling and chops. Running Events Particular interest will be centred in the Awanui Sheffield Handicap, of 120 yards, and the Mangonui Challenge Cup, of 75 yards, for ladies. In the past both these events have brought good fields, and this is expected to be maintained this year. The Mangonui Challenge Cup is held by Miss F. Treacher. The chopping events promise to be well supported and many well-known exponents, including D. Hoey, will be entering. Four chops will be featured on the programme.

Cycle Road Race The principal cycling event is the two-mile race and this year a road race to Waipapakauri and back will draw a good deal of attention. An attractive athletic programme, side-shows, novelties and children’s events will combine to make an enjoyable day for all. The following officers have been appointed;-T-Stewards: Messrs. J. Marshall, J. Gill, T. Blythe, A. Maria, C. Ball, T. Gardiner, J. Lister,' J. Steed, A. Shaw, C. Sankey, L. West; protest committee: Messrs. F. Taylor, J. Leydon, W. Marshall, G. Cosson, L. West; judges: Athletics, Messrs. A. Shaw, J. Marshall, C. Ball, C. Sankey; chopping, Messrs. L, West, H. Wallace, A. Shaw; handicappers: Athletics, H. Yates; chops, A. Wallace; starter, Mr. N. L. Gurr. 611.