OUTDOOR SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9774, 22 March 1895, Page 2 (Supplement)

OUTDOOR SPORTS.

«►- AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND 'CYCLING CLUB. The Domain Cricket Ground presented a very animated appearance on Saturday, March 16, ou the occasion of the Autumn Carnival of the- Amateur Athletic and 'Cycling Club, which passed, off most successfully. The arrangements of the committee for the carrying out of the long programme were as complete as they possibly could be. All worked with a will in the discharge of their various duties. The officers were as follows : — Judges, Messrs. J. F. Logan, J. Marshall, A. Cotter, and F. W. Edwards; timekeepers, Messrs. Bartlett, Reid, and Cook ; starter, Mr. A. Smith ; committee, Messrs. A. F. Burton, T. Davieß, F. J. O'Mtara, A. W. Creamer, VV. H. Martin, B. A Laurie, C. E. MeCormick,F. Upfill, W. C. Speight, A. J. Pilkington. H. Surman, W. M. Service, T. B. O'Connor; judge, of walks, Mr. R. N. Thomas; laptakenj, Messrs. Aireyand C. E. Waters; marksmen, Messrs. Creamer, O'Connor, and Upfill; result board. Mr. C. E. McCormick ; call steward, Mr. C. E. White; hon. treas., Mr. B. J. Esain; hon. sea, Mr. J. Halyday, jun. The following are the results :— Onk-mile Bicycle Novigks' Handicap. W. F. Ramsay, 25yds „ ... 1 W. G. Harper, 60yds , ... 2 H. E. Martin, scratch ... ~. ... 3 120 Yards Handicap., W. E, Young, B£yds 1 A. H. Freeman, Siyds ... ... ... 2 H. . Buchanau, Sjjdyds ... 3 One Mile Walk Handicap. F. H. H. Creamer, 20yds ... 1 W. H. Rush, 190 yds ..... ... 2 A. Brady, scratch ... 3 Half-mile Bicycle Handicap. W. W. Pilfc.ngton, 20yds 1 K. P»eynolo-.- scratch ... 2 C. A. Trigg, 45yds ... ... 3 Half-mile Handicap. G. A. Brad burn, 30yds ... 1 S. Astley,:%ds ... " 2 E. Sutherland, 25yr>s ... 3

120 Yards Hurdle Handicap. E. T. Laurie, scratch ... ~. ... M 1 A. Jones, scratch ... - ... ... 2 T. Roberts, owes 9yds 3 Three-mile Bicycle Handicap. E. Reyuods, scratch ... _ 1 P. A. Smith, 280 yds ... * ... 2 G. Henning, 200 yds ... 3 ' 300 Yards Ladies' Bracelet. H. V. Buchanan, 17yds ... 1 I A. H. Freeman, 37yds ... 2 W. E. Young, 17yds ... ... 3 Pole Jump Handicap. This' event, which was put on the proI gramme for school boys, was won by James l l'ipa. ot the native school, Parnell, who jumped 9 feet 3 inches; R. Mens, 9 feet 1 inch, was second. The other competitors were J. Cocker and W. H. Clark. Three Mite Walk Handicap. F. H. Creamer, scratch 1 H. N. Cossar, 430 yds 2 W. Stewart, 230 yds 3 Three Mile Handicap. G. B. Beere, scratch 1 M. O'Connor. HSyds 2 R. Reid, 300 yds 3 Quarter-Mile Hurdles HANDICAP. E. T. Laurie, 2Syds ... 1 A. Jones, 30yds 2 T. Roberts, scratch 3 One and a-half Mile Bicycle Handicap. C. A. Trißtr, 140 yds 1 E. Reynolds, scratch 2 G. R. Wilson, 140 yds 3 410 Yards Handicap. A. E. Parker, 17yds ... ... g H. V. Buchanan. 17yds ... \ J. A. Rodgers, 20yds 3 Five-mile Bicycle Handicap. P. A. Smith, 70s „ 1 A. J. Pilkington, 70s 9 T. H. Tidd, 100s .;; 3 Long .Jump. W. E. Hackett (3ft. Gin.), 17ft. 11 Jin. ... 1 J.J. Fairweather (3ft.), 17ft. 10in. ... 2 J. L. Ryan. 20ft. Sin. 3 Two-mile Bicycle Tandem Rack. H. Surman and C. A. Trigg, scratch 1 G. Heiming and T. A. Patterson, SOycVs ... 2 A. J. PilkiuKton and W. W. Pilkingtou, 50yds 3

The members of the Society of Oddfellows gave a picnic on Saturday, March 9. which was one of the most satisfactory affairs of the kind ever seen hero. Steamers came from various parts to tho scene on the island of Mototapu, and, altogether, it is estimated that close on 10,000 persons were present. During the duy two hunting crops, gold mounted, each bearing suitable inscriptions, wero presented to Messrs. Reid Brothers, the owners of Motutapu, for the permission they give to hold the Oddfellows' picnios at Motulapu, and for their many kindnesses in connection therewith. The sports were carried through with much success.

The 100 Yards Swimming Championship of Wellington was won by H. W. Thompeon; R. Grimineth, 2; H. H. Dacre, 3. Time, Ira. 23?.