ATHLETIC NOTES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11826, 2 December 1901, Page 6

ATHLETIC NOTES.

OTAHUHU ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Otahuhu Athletic and Cycling Club held their fourth annual sports at the recreation ground, Otahuhu, on Saturday afternoon. Tho wcatbei was perfect, and there were about 600 persons present. In most of the events there were largo fields, and many of tho finishes were very close. The club must be congratulated upon having such a level and editable ground for their gatherings. It is intended to lay down, a proper track for next season. Mr. S. .T. McGonagle, the popular secretary, and the committee had all the arrangements in perfeet order, and the judging of Messrs. A. P, Harris, J. Todd, It. Dick and T. Wilson was never questioned. A word ol praise U duo to Mr. Hughie Absolum for the splendid starts he effected. During the afternoon Hunter's Garrison Band enlivened the pro. ceedings. Alf. George protested against H. J. Fearnley, the winner of the Otahuhu Cup, foi jostling, but after hearing evidence the committee dismissed the protest. W. H. Saunders was protested against by F. Barton and J. Stannaway on the grounds' that he had not given the handicapper, Mr. Eyre, his correct performances, and thai Saunders is not his correct name. Saunders, who hails from Waihi way. admitted that his correct name is Goodison. but that he has done all his running for the past seven or eight rears under the form; r name and no other. After hearing both parties, the committee decided to adjourn the inquiry pending further evidence being taken. The following are the results: — Maiden Handicap, 100 yds: First heat .J. Martin, 1. Second heat—ls. Kevey. 1; F. Fetchell. 2._ Third heat—J. Miller, 1. Final—ls. Kevey, 12yds, 1; F. lVtc'hell syds, 2; ,T. Miller, sTds. 3. Won by d«! Time, 11 l-ss. • " Boys' Race, under 16 years, 100 yds: \V. McManus, 14yds, 1; B. Hunt, 7vds, 2; M. Good. 14yds, 3. , 120 Yds Hurdle Handicap: B. T. Murray, owes 12yds, 1: W. H. Saunders, owes sycfs, 2; J. J. Stannaway, owes 10yds, 3. Four others started. Won easily. Time, 20j>s. Otahuhu Cup. 150 yds handicap: H. J. Fearnley. 3yds, 1: A. E. George. 11yds, 2: H. L. Abbott, 10yds, 3. Won by 2ft, a yard between second and third man. Time, 16 l-ss.

Boys' Race, 75yds: ¥. Morten, 1; .1. Murray, 2; B. Strong, 3. Time, 10 l-ss. Half-mile Flat Handicap: W. Huckstep, 25yds, 1; W. Patterson, 30yds, 2: A. E. George, 35yds, 3. This event brought out a field of i 8 and caused a lot of interest. The last time round Iveiui, Patterson, Huckstep, George and Glasgow were running strongly, and each appeared to have an equal chance of winning, but entering the straight Huckstep took command, and coming away won by 3yds from Patterson, George defeating Glasgow for third honours. Domain Handicap, 75yds: First heat—W. H. Saunders. 6jyds, 1; B. Murray, 4yds, 2. Time, 7js. Second heatF. Barton, 44yds. 1; L. Buisson, siyds, 2. Time, 7Js. Third heat—.T. J. St aim away, 3yds, 1; W. Brown, 7yds, 2. Time, 7 4-ss. Final H. Saunders, 6J>yds, 1; F. Barton, 2; Sta.nna.way, 3. Won by half a yard. Time, 7 4-ss. Sylvia Cycle Handicap, one mile (amateur): 12. H. Cucksey, scratch, 1; F. Hay. ward, 50vds, 2. Only two finished. Won easily. Time, 3m. 11 l-ss. Girls' Race, under 16, 100 yds: M. Potter, 1; E. Vinson, 2; A. Petchell, 3. Westfield Cycle Handicap, one mile (cash): S. Draflin, scratch, 1; R. Hendry, 60yds, 2; T. Beaver, 3. Won easily. Time, 3m. 225.

Girls' Handicap, 50yds: C. Martin, 1; E. Vinson, 2. Franklin Wheel Race, two miles (amateur) : E. H. Cucksey, scratch, 1; F. Wayward, 50yds, 2; W. Hendry, 80yds, 3. Cucksey won by 2yds after a "good race. Time, 7m. 4^s. Criterion Handicap, 100 yds: First heat— J. J. Stannaway, " syds, 1; W.H.Saunders, 9£yds, 2. Time, 10s. Second heat—G. Shand, 11yds, 1; F. Barton, Byds, 2. Time, 10s. Third heatH. Gladding, 6yds, 1; H. Fearnley, syds, 2. Time, 10 l-ss. Final— Saunders, 1; Stannaway, 2: Gladding, 3. Won by over 2yds. Time, 10s. One Mile Flat Handicap: A. E. George, 70yds, 1; W. Huckstep, scratch, 2; 11. R. Webster, 90yds, 3. This event produced a great struggle between George and * Huckstep in the last 300 yds. The former lasted long enough to win by 2yds. Time, 4m. 435. 220 Yds Hurdle Handicap: H. C. Abbott, 4yds. 1; J. J. Stannaway, owes 18yds, 2; B. T. Murray, owes 18yds, 3. Won by 2ft. Murray fell at the last hurdle when winning. Time, 29 3-ss. Otahuhu Wheel Race, two miles (cash): S. Draffin, scratch, 1; R. Hendry, 100 yds, 2; C. J. Eocles, 130 yds, 3. Won by syds. Tims, 7m. 275. Ladies' Bracelet, 300 yds handicap: First heat— Patterson, 20yds, 1; 11. Gladding, 18yds, 2; W. McLelland, 26yds, 3. Time, 33is. Second —W. H. Saunders, 23yds, 1; B. T. Murray. 18yds, 2; 11. Fearnley. 16yds, 3. Time. 32is. Final —W. H. Saunders, 1; B. T Murray. 2; H Gladding, 3. Won easily by syds. Time, 335. Committeemen's Race, 100 yds: T. Brady, 12yds, 1; F. Andrew, 3yds, 2; C. Baker, 12yds, 3. Won by 2ft. Time, 10s.

THE AUCKLAND ATHLETIC MEETING. By Telegraph.Press Association.—Copyright. j Sydney, November 30. The team to represent New South Wales at the Auckland Amateur Athletic championship meeting has been, completed by the addition of Henderson, sprinter; McAlister, running high and broad jumps and polo vault. So far Victoria has chosen only two of the 11. She intends to send Moir. sprinter, «nd Gardiner, hurdles and broad ■jump. Queensland sends six, including Hawkes. hammer and weight; D'Aroy Wentworth, the 440 yds, 880 yds, and mile champion ; and Corrigan, walking.

SCHOOL SPORTS AT CHRISTCHURCH. [by TELEGRAPH. —press ASSOCIATION.] CniusTcirPßCH, Saturday. The second annual snorts meeting- of the Public Schools' Association, held at Lancaster Park to-day, was a huge success. There was a large crowd of spectators. The massed drills by 2000 children was most impressive. There were 3500 entries, and over 1500 competitors. The Normal School won the shield.

AUCKLAND CYCLING CLUB'S SPORTS. The fgllowing handicaps have been declared by Messrs. H. J. Fielder and 11. Trendall, handicappers, for the events to be decided at the Auckland Cycling Club's sports, to be held in the Domain next Saturday. AMATEUR BICI'CLE HANDICAPS. i Mile. IMile. 2Miles. Yds. Yds. Yds. C. Cucksey Scr. Scr. Scr. T. L. Grandison . Scr. Scr. Scr. F. Hayward ... .... 15 30 50 H. H. Brook "30 45 70 W. Hendry ... ... 30 50 85 E. Thomas 35 60 90 G. W. Spragge 40 70 100 F. Coa-des 40 80 150 A. Campbell 40 85 — .S. Hanham ... ... 45 90 C. A. Hayward 45 90 160 A. Holdsworth 50 100 C. Rockiey . 50 100 180 J. Waitc 55 110 200 C. Geraghty — 110 H. O. Hayward 55 110 200 W. Henning 60 120 220 W. H. Alexander ... 65 130 230 «T. Whaley 70 — G. Sayers 75 150 — CASH BICTCLE HANDICAPS. i Mile. IMile. 2Miles. „ Yds. Yds. Yds. S. Draflin Scr. Scr. Scr. T. Beaver 25 50 75 R. Hendry 30 60 90 W. Irwin 35 75 120 C. Eccles 45 90 180 W. Draffiin 40 85 140 W. .Tamieson 70 130 220 •J. Farrar 80 160 250 A, Ruben • 90 180 — MAIDEN AMATEUR BICYCLE HANDICAP. A. Campbell, scratch: S. Hanham, 10yds; C. A. Hayward, 10yds; A. Holdsworth, 20yds; J. V\aite, 30yds; C. Geraghty, oOyds; 11. O. Hayward, 35vds; W. Hennintr 40yds; W. Maepherson, 50vds; H Alexander, 50yds; G. Sayers, 60yds; J. \Vhalev 60yds. ' ' AMATEUR FE'"'SSTRIAN HANDICAP. 100 yds. 220 yds S. IleaJd *2*' ... q S ' S. Ileald 2 ... 9 W. Bainbridge ... 3 . 9 P. Myles ... 3£ 14. F. Barton ... 5 ... 15 F. Marriott ... 5i 10 P. S. Irvine .... 6 ... 14 W. A. Martin ... 6 ... 15 A. Twiname ... 6 ... 15 B. D. Campbell... ... 16 E. Fitzpatrick ... 7 ... 13 v w-,r tych ... 7 * ... 15 E. Williams ... 7 ... 15 H. G. Chevis ... 8 ... 17 F. Ballin ... 8 ... C. Cowan ... — ... 15 J- Willott ... — ... 16 HALF-MILE RUN HANDICAP. tt L. Sutherland, scratch; C. Hanson, 10yds; 11. Anderson, 15yds; J. McKean. 18vds; C. Cowan, 20yds; F. Marriott, 20vds: C. Williams, 25yds; J. Kelly, 25yds; A. E. Stych, 30yds; R. Movie, 30 yds E. Stych, r j S ' A. B. Smith, 35yds'; J. A. McDonald, 3/yds; J. Willott, 40yds.