ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19918, 11 April 1928, Page 13

ATHLETICS.

OWHANGO CLUB'S FIXTURE. ANOTHER LARGE GATHERING. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAUMARUNUI, Tuesday. The Easter meeting of . the Owhango Axemen's and Athletic Club, one of the largest sports gatherings in the North island, was agam very successful, and attracted a large attendance to the picturesque Owhango Domain. The gate takings were a record ior the club. Results were:— Open Handicap Chop.—J. Noble, 15s, 1; «T. Cooney, 9s. 2; K. Watson, 15s, 3. Time, 21s. Owhango Handicap Chop.—T. Noble, 20«, 1; A. Duffull, 9s. 2; J. Cooney, 16s, 3. Time. 325. Underhand Chop.—E. Lovell, 21s, 1; J. Finlay, 325, 2; A. Duffull. Bs, 3. Second-class Choppers' Handicap.—J. Noble, .138, 1; W. Gregory, 14s, 2; T. Udn. 20s, 3. Double-handed Sawing.—S. Woodward and 11. Watson, 1; D. McKeo and mate, 2. Time, 20s. Single-handed Sawing Handicap.—E. Torrey, 3s. 1: S. Woodward. Is, 2. 100 yds Handicap.—W. L. Burnett, 10yds, 1; W. E. Jones, 12yds, 2; C. Haddon, 4yds, 3. 220 yds Handicap.—C. Haddon, 12yds, 1: W. E. Jones. 20yds, 2: C. H. Derbridge, 6yds. 3. Maiden Horse Jump.—C. D. Margan. 1. Pony Jump (cpen).—J. Coffey, 1; C. D. Margnn, 2. Open Horse Jump.—J. Gray, 1.

DONNELLY'S CROSSING CLUB. NEW ATTENDANCE RECORD. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] DARGAVILLE, Tuesday. Splendid weather prevailed for the annual sports meeting of the Donnelly's Crossing Athletic Club, and there was a record attendance. Mr. T. J. Leigh, who has been transferred to Frankton, was the recipient of a gold fountain pen from members of the club, special reference bein;; made to his work as secretary. The results are as follows; 1.00 Yards Maiden.—H. Bodle, 1; M. Stewart. 2; T. Ellis, 3. Time. 12 3-Ss. Donnelly's Crossing Cup, 120 yds.—V. Thomas. 1; R. McPherson, 2; H. A. Lewis, 3. Time, .11 3-os. Half Mile Handicap.—W. J. Foy <Bsyds), 1; F. J. Wiikins (70yds), 2; C. McKay (75yds), 3. Open Handicap, 220yds.—W. Meharry. 1; W. Foy, 2; W. Jones. 3. Time. 24 3-ss. Open Handicap, 440yds.—W. Meharry (45yds), 1; W. Foy (45yds), 2; T. Hanlon (50yds), 3. Open Hurdles Handicap. 120 yds.—A. R. Graham (owe syds), 1; P. Watene (owe 4yds), 2; G. Cates (owe 12yds), 3. Time. 18 2-ss. High Jump.—ll. McPherson, 3; J. Osborne, 2. The winner cleared sft. Hop, Step and Jump.—A. R. Graham, 39ft 9in. 1; P. Watene, 39ft 6in, 2; S. Hooper 39ft, 3. Maiden Standing Chop. 12in block.—M. R. Switzer, 1; A. T. Williams, 2; E. W. Ruddell, 3. Time, 55 l-ss. Open Handicap Underhand Chop, 15in block. —W. Thorburn (20s), 1; A. Williams (28s), 2; A. Nathan (245). 3. Donnelly Handicap Standing Chop, lain block.—W. Thorburn (30s). 1; M. R. Swiv zer (30s). 2; W. Morunsza (10s), 3. .Time lm 26 3-ss. Local Handicap Underhand Chop, 15in block.—A. Nathan (245), 1; E. Leach (28s).' 2. Time, lm 10s. Novice Saw, 1 Sin block, two cuts.—H. Bird and N. Mc.Cullough. 1 : A. Brown and T. Lethbridge. 2. Time. 255. Open Handicap Saw, 15in block, two cuts. —K. Meir and A. Williams (lOsi. 1; H. Bird and N. McCullough (10s). 2, Time 21b. As the result of a protest by an unplaced competitor against the winners of this event, the stakes were withheld in the meantime. Local Youths' Chop. JOin block.—A. Williams, 1 ; E. Leach. 2. Tim©, 29 3-Ss. CARNIVAL AT WHAKATANE. MANY EXCELLENT CONTESTS. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT. J WHAKATANE, Tuesday. The Easter athletic carnival of th« Bay of Plenty Sports Club was held on the Whakatune Domain yesterday and attracted an .attendance of over 2000 people. The weather was dull and a few light showers fell. The special train from Tauranga brought a fair number of patrons for the sports mid there was a good attendance of people from Opotiki. _ There were about 200 motor-cars lined up in the Domain and the area, presented an animated appearance.* The committee had nllotted £164 as prize* money, with the result that competitors were attracted from distant parts, so that big fields faced the starter in every event. The public had the pleasure of witnessing remarkably keen and close contests. The big event of the day, the Whakatane Gift Handicap. was won by R. Ainslay after a strenuous tussle. A feature of the meeting was the Highland dancing and piping events. The takings for the day amounted to I'3oo. The results of the principal events were:— Maiden Race. 100yds.—W. F. Greenbank. 1; JR.. Ainsley, 2; C. M. Hartwell, 3. Time, 10 2-ss. Whakatane County Handicap, 120 yds—- . C. M. Hartwell, 1; W. C. Davies, 2; N. E. Reeve, 3. Time, 12|s. Whakntane Gift Handicap. 120yds.—FinJ; R-. Ainsley. 1; A. W. Findlay, 2; F. B. Toms. 3. Time, 12is. .One Mile Handicap.—C. Thompson. 90yds, 1: W. McAvcney, 130 yds, 2j .6. F. Bennett, 80yds, 3. Time. 4m 2 2-ss. President's Handicap, 220yds.—Final: A. W. Findlay. 1; R. Ainsley, 2; H. Skelton, 3. Time. 22 3-ss. 880 Yards Handicap.—C. Thompson. 50yds, 1; E. F. Benneft, 40yds. 2; W. McAveney, 55yds, 3. Time. 2m 2 l-os. Hop. Step and Jump.—Wratt. 40ft llin. 1; J. Tanner, 39ft. 4Jin, 2; Morgan, 38ft lOjin. 3. High Jump.—Harawera (hdp. 2in). sft. 3iu. 1; McGuire (2in), 2; H. Skelton (scr), S. Kopeopeo Handicap. 440 yds.—A. W. Findlay. 10yds, 1; F. F. Eennett, 25yds, 2; C. Thompson, 15yds, 3. Time, 52 8-ss. Forced Handicap, 220yds.—F. B. Toms, 6yds. 1; H. Skelton, 7yds. 2; C. M. Hartwell, 9yds. 3. Time, 20 3-ss. Cynle Handicap. 1 mile.—H. I/. Hammond. 90yds, 1; C. F. Davies. I3oyds, 2; R. Dncker. 60:rds. 3. Time, 3m 9 3-ss. Two Miles Bicycle Race.—E. Mowe, 250 yds, 1; C. F. R. Davies. 250yd8, 2s F. Murray, 350 yds, 3. Time. 6m 3s. Five Miles Bicycle Race.—T. Murray, 1250 yds. 1: C. F. R. Davies. 750 yds, 2; 6. E. Mahy, 1000 yds. 3. _ Time, 12m 32 3-6s. Boys' Cycle Handicap, one mile.—John Brodrick, 1; McTavish. 2; Stewart. 3.

GATHERING AT PAPAROA. [BY TELEGRAPH. OWN CORRESPONDENT.? PAPAROA. Tuesday. The annual sports of the Paparoa Athletic Club proved a successful fixture and the various events were well contested. The attendance of the public was also satisfactory. Principal results were:— 100 Yards Maiden Race.—W. H, Smith. 1: Davis. 2; D. N. McKay, 3. 100 Yvds Handicap.—W. EL Smith* 1: A. Neil, 2; D. Fenwick, 3. 220 Yards Cup Handicap.—A. Lacey, lj W. H. Smith. 2; A. Tirley, 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—G. A. Kerr, It K, R. Whiteburn, 2; A. J. Birtles, 3. 880 Yards Handicap.—K. Whitburn, 1; A. K. Williams, 2. Forced Handicap.—A. A. Williams, 1; W. H. Smith. 2. High .lump.—D. F. Steedman, 1: R. L. Connell. 2. Long Jump.—J. Ryan, 1; D. F. Bt.eedman, Hop. .Step and Jump.—R.. L. Connell, lj J. Fenwick. 2. • . Throwing the Hammer.—N. McKay, 1; R. Neil. 2; D. W. McKay, 3. MATAROA SPORTS CLTT3. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAIHAPE, Tuesday. The Mataroa Sports Club held its a.nnual gathering yesterday in fine weather before a large attendance. There were good entries and competition was keen. Principal results were:— Sheffield Handicap.—C. Evans, 1; J. Berwick, 2; W. Lelivre, 3. 100 Yards Handicap, open.—N. Lelivre, 1{ C. Evans. 2; J. Borwick, 3. 75 Yards Handicap.—J. Borwick, 1. 220 Yards Handicap.—C. Evans, lj J. Borwick, 2; W. Lelivre, 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—C. Evans, 1; N. Lelivre. 2; J. Borwick, 3. 100 Ynrds Maiden Race.—J. Cameron, 1; Reilly, 2, 100 Yards District Handicap.—Collerton. 1; McSweeney, 2. Open Pony Jump.—A. Whiteman. 1; H. J. Marshall. 2. _ Maiden Hunters.—R. McLennan, 1; Qnulinan, 2. , « Op«m Hunters.—J. O'Donoghue. 1; Thurston, 2. _ . • - Double-handed Sawing.—D. Thurston and T. McCarthy, 1. MAUNGATAPERE MEETING. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI. Tuesday. The Maungatapere Athletic Club's eporta meeting was concluded yesterday evening. Griffin <• er>. U c. Child (89). -2: H, WoithiDgtou A Y v?b. ftternfeA L Thr y ee <3 Milel- Cycle.-T. Cross (75yds). l; A. Clarko (75yds), 2; C. Leabourne (150 yds), 3, TTnf?er) arid Chop, 15in.--C. Child <Bs), l! VYards I b T Marsh (60yds). 2: W. Hasty. (25yd.). 3. Putting the Shot. —A. Mam, :un.. It &, • "saw*®. 'fEiij. 1 !. M' 1 " 1" " 0" aOyds). .1: u. Weston USjWr*«