ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19258, 22 February 1926, Page 13

ATHLETICS.

BLANDFORD PARK STADIUM. ■ r > OPENING NIGHT'S EVENTS. Yery satisfactory progress is being made on Blandford Park Stadium where on Saturday, March 6, the' initial programme of evening cycling and running will be presented. The cycling, track is now being topdressed and should be in good condition by the opeming .right. The running track, although not at its best, will be in very fair order. A feature of the evening will be a programme of special music provided by tho members of ti;» Massed Bands' Association. The sports will commence at eight o'clock. - THE GORDONTON GATHERING. fßi OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Sunday. Tiie Gordohton Athletic and Axemen's sports held yesterday in fine weather. There was a record attendance. Results of the principal' events are:lODYds. Handicap.—H. Dalbeth, 7; P. Thomas. 2; L. Benson, 3, 12i)Yds. Handicap.— A. S. Prisk, X; h. Henson, 2- / 220 Yds. Handicap.—A. S. Prisk, 1: V. Gilling, 2; L, Henson, 3 \ v Relay Race.—Hamilton. M aiden Chop.—H. Hurst. 1: R. Honey, Single Hand Saw.—A. Duffell. 1: W Baker, 2. Double Hand Saw.—A. Duffell afad mate, 1; W. Baker and mate, 2. Standing Chop.—A. Duffell, 1; W. Baker, 2; R. Honey, 3. Underhand Chop t —A. Duffell, 1; W Baker, 2. / Horse Events.—Maiden hunter: J. Brbughton. O. Treverg. 2; Olemett, 3. Open hunter: H. Desmond, 1; P. Johnson, 2: Mrs. Ratstead, 3. Best boy rider: M Moore. Bes; girl rider: Miss L. Holmes.