SPORTS GATHERINGS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22090, 22 April 1935, Page 13

SPORTS GATHERINGS

OWHANGO CLUB'S MEETING WOOD-CHOPPING A FEATURE VETERAN COMPETITOR'S WIN [from our own correspondent] TAUMARUXUI. Saturday The . Owhango Sports Club's 15th annual 'meeting was held to-day in line weather. There was a record attendance and an entry of 110 axemen for the chopping events, including four Australians. The veteran, J. E. Richardson, of Te Akau, won the New Zealand 18in. kaiwaka championship chop. The winner, who is over 50 years of age, has chopped in competitions for 32 years. The runner-up for the cup was O. A. Johnson, of Waiuku. Others results were:— Open Handicap Chop, 12in.—G. Williams (Owhiuigo), _1; M. C. l'arker (New South Wales), 2; K Nikora (New Zealand), 3. Owhango ilatidicuD Chop, 15m.—H. Scaletti (National Park), 1 ; M. C. l'arker, 2; A. Timmo (Owhango), 3. Underhand Chop. 15in.—A. Timmo, 1; A. Connolly (Queensland). 2; A. E. Oliver (Takapau), 3. Second Class Handicap, 12in.—T. Winwood, X; I'. Nikora, 2; W. MeNamara, 3. K)oYds Race.—G. Ryder, 1; A. ilonk. 2: A. K. Smith. 3. _lsoYds. —Winwood, 1; Ryder, 2; W. McKinnon, 3. 220Yds.—Winwood. 1: W. Wallace, 2; D. McKcnzie, 3.

BAY OF PLENTY CLUB RECORD ENTRIES RECEIVED [from our own correspondent] WHAKATANE, Saturday There was a large attendance of the public at the annual Easter meeting of the Bay of Plenty Sports Club, held at the Whakatane Domain to-day. Entries in sil events created records for the club and keen finishes were witnessed. The day was somewhat marred by a heavy shower, which fell in the afternoon, making the track heavy and times slower. Following are the results of the various events:— IOOYds County Handicap.—McTavish, 1; Parker, 2; Petersen, 3. Time. 10 4-ss. One Mile Cycle.—O. .Laurie, 1; P. Wisneuski, 2; I. 'Tuck. 3. IOOYds. Open.—A M. Wall, 1: McTavish. 2; R. J. Dickson, 3. Time, 10s.

Whakatane Gift Handicap, 120Y<ls. —Wall, 1; G. Taylor, 2; T. C. Allen, 3. Time, It 3-ss. One Mile Flat.—Darlington, 1: G. Bennett, 2; Butcher, 3. Time, 4m 365. Members' Race. 75Yds.—Burt, 1; Kelly, 2; Hutton, 3. One and a-half Mile Cycle.—O. Laurie, 1; L. Pittam, 2: R. Tuck, 3. Time, 3m 40s. President's Handicap, 120 Yds.—Wall, 1; Haeri, 2: Allen. 3. Time 21 2-ss. Three Miles Cycle.—J. Foot, 1; Harcourt, 2: Tuck, 3. Time. 7m 535. 440Yds.—G. Taylor. 1: Darlington, 2; E. Bennett, 3. Time 48 4-ss. SSOYds.—G. Taylor, 1; Richardson and L. Davies. dead heat. 2. Two Miles Cycle.—Laurie, 1; Burke, 2; Wilson, 3. Time Gm 3s. DONNELLY'S CROSSING CLUB VARIED PROGRAMME DECIDED [from our own correspondent] DARGAVILLE. Saturday The Donnelly's Crossing Athletic Club held its Easter meeting in fine weather today, A record attendance was present and some keen competition was witnessed. Results : SCHOOLS* EVENTS Schools' Points Competitions, local boys (Herbert Smith Trust Cup).—H. Moore (Donnelly's Crossing);, local girls (Wanebone Cup), Audrey Tarvis (Mangatu); open (Herbert Smith Trust Cup), D. McQuarie (Kaihu): dancing. Doreen Diinn; trophy for most points in class for children under 10 years. Shirley 'Hughes; Herbert Smith Trust Cup. for most points for all classes, Noeline Corker (Auckland); piping, D. W. Rae, 1; T. Stewart (Auckland), 2. RUNNING EYENTB Maiden. IOOYds.—M. Dunn, 1; A. Wells, 2; B. Downey, 3. Donnelly's Crossing Cup. 130Yds.—R. H. Conaghan, 1; H. S. Hallohan, 2; A. A. Angels. 3. Time. 11 l-5s 220Yds.—G. J. Shepherd, 1: H. S. Hallohan, 2; R. Scott. 3. Time, 24 3-ss. 440Yds.—Hallohan. 1: Shepherd, 2; Scott, 3. Time, 525.

BSOYds.—Angels, 1; T. Brady, 2; R. Dreadon, 3. Time. 2m 2s.

One Mile.—T. Brady, 1; L. Rowlands, 2; A Wilkins, 3 Time. 4m 575.

IOOYds, Amateur.—A. Upton. 1: F. G. Bowling, 2; H. Colmore-Williams, 3. Time, 9 4-sa.

220 Yds, Amateur.—Bowling, 1: ColmoreWilliams, 2; C. Tregidga, 3. Time, 23 2-ss. 440 Yds, Amateur.—Upton. 1; Bowling, 2; R. Donaldson, 3. Time. 54 2-ss.

880 Yds, Amateur.—Bowling, 1; L. Rowlands, 2: Mitchell (Auckland), 3. Time, 2m C 4-ss.

Ladies' 75Yds. —Mrs W. McQueen, 1: Miss G. Terore, 2; Miss L. Carlson, 3. Time, S 4-ss.

lOOYds.—Mrs. S. McQueen, 1: Miss 8 Powell, 2: Miss L. Carlson. 3. Time, 11b. WOOD-CHOPPING EVENTS

12in., Maiden.—W. Pocklington, 1; P. Nathan, 2: P. Manuka. 3. Time, 555. Donnelly's Crossing Standing Handicap, 12in.—J. Wikaira, ]• R, Nathan, 2; N, Wikaira. 3. Time. 43 4-ss. 12in. Standing—M. Hauraki, 1: N. Dunn 2;* N. Wikairi, 3. Time, 42 4-sb.

12in. Underhand.—l. Nathan, 1; W. Curry, 2; R. Nathan 3. Time. 3Ss.

Youths' Chop. 10in.—L. Terore, 1: T. Maihe, 2: M Dunn, 3.

MEETING AT TE POI [from our own correspondent]

MATAMATA, Sunday

The annual sports meeting promoted by the Te Poi Athletic Club was held yesterday. when the attendance was larger thai} that of last year. For the past two years several of the events have been eliminated from* the programme, but the baby shows and more local items, which have been substituted, seem to have kept the popularity of the meeting at almost the old high level. The main events resulted as follows:

Herbert Smith Cup. schoolboys.—lOOYds: M. Johnston, 1: J. Atkinson, 2; F. Henry. 3. 220 Yds: F. Henry 1: M. Johnstone, 2. High jump: F. Henry, 1; M. Johnstone, 2. F. Henry won the cup. IOOYds, Maiden.—J King, 1; A. Cobb, 2; S. Avard, 3. IOOYds. Open.—J. King. 1: A. Cobb, 2; A. Lansdowne. 3. One Mile.—J. Swan. 100 yds, 1: W. Hopkins. 130 yds, 2; (r Goodwin, 190 yds, 3. Mile Cycle Race.—F. Allen. 140 yds, 1: T. McSweenev, 80yds, 2- A. McLeay, 130vds. 3. Won by 80yds, with inches between second and third. One and a-half Miles Cycle Race.—F. Allen. 120 yds, 1; T. McSweeney, 110 yds. 2. Won easily by 12 lengths. Throwing Cricket Ball.—E. Hill, 79lyds, 1. Married Men's Race.—N. Johnstone, 1; D. Calder, 2. Married Ladies' Race.—Mrs. Slyvester, a; Mrs. Fairweather. 2 EVENTS AT WARKWORTH RODNEY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION [FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT"! WARKWORTH. Sunday The annual meeting of the Wark\t>orth Sports Club was held yesterday in fine weather, before a large attendance. The track was in good order and fast times in all events were the order of the day. The Herbert Smith Trust Fund Challenge Cup. for competition between primary schools of the Rodney County, was won by Warkworth. Results were as follows: lOOYds.—Boys, 9 years: T. Brown. 1; G. Robb. 2: 11. Robertson. 3. 10 years: B. Campbell, 1: J. Adolph, 2; J. Stubbs, 3. 11 years: Iv. Loclde, 1: R. Grimmer, 2: R. Copestake, 3. 220 Yds.—Boys, 12: J. Grimmer, 1; V. Beigman, 2; A. Ellis. 3. 13 years: J. Flay, 1; M. Price, 2; J. Kelly. 3. 440 Yds Boys.—S. Grimmer. 1. oOYds Handicap.—Girls, 9-10 years: E. Stewart, 1: V. Adolph, 2; B. Good. 3. 75Yds Handicap.—Girls, 11-12: T. King, 1; D. Buukall. B. Adolph. 3. 13-14-15 years: A. Morrison. 1: M. Stewart. 2; V. Bergman, 3. lOOYds.—Boys of Wurkworth High School: R. Hughes, 1; I. Stewart, 2; Coley, 3. IOOYds Maiden Race.—ll. L. Hay, 1; C. R. C. Jones, 2; Muir, 3. Time, 10{s. IOOYds Handicap.—First heat: C. R. C. Jones, Byds, 1; H Brndy, 9Jyds, 2: W. Duncan, 11yds, 3, Second heat: D. Wintle. 9yds. 1: K. Sharp, 11yds, 2. Third heat: H. L. Hay. Si.vds, 1 : C. Wintle, 7Jyds, 2. Final: 11. L. Hay, 1: C. R. C. Jones, 2; C. Wintle, 3. Time, 10 l-ss. Maiden Chop.—Jl. Mooney, 1; D. Campbell, 2; S. Williams. 3. One Mile Cycle.—W. Archer, 140 yds, 1; M. Kara, llOvds, 2; K. Banks, 110 yds, 3. Time, 2m 27 4-ss.

junior Cycle Race, Amateurs, 1 mile.— H. Sharp, 1; D. Pepprrill, 2. 440 Yds Handicap, boys.—Hughes, 1; Thomson, 2; Gray, 3. Time, 5Ss.

75Yds Ladies' Bracelet.—First-heat: Miss D. Bayer, 6yds, 1; Miss K. Sharp, 3yda, 2; Miss-A. Harve'jC Si'de, 3. Second heat: T. Rosieur, 4yds, 1; W. Duncan. 6yds, 2: A. J. Beasley, 4yds, 3. Final: T. Rosicyr, 1: W. Duncan, 2; D. Bayer, 3. Time. 8 4-ss. Two Miles Cycle, Amateurs. —D. PepJSerill, 1; A. Bastable, 2; K. Grant, 3. Time. 5m 225. SSOYds Handicap.—C. Fawcett, 05yds, 1; C. Anderson, 50yds, 2; E». Wintle, 38yds, 3. Time, 1m 53 2-ss. 75Yds Single Ladies.—Miss A. Morrison, 1; Miss M. Stewart, 2. 75Yds Married Ladies.—Mrs. A. McCcrkindale, 1; Mis. Davis, 2; Mrs. Millcr - 3 - . 15in Handicap Chop, £25.—A. Williams, 255, 1; Underwood, 20a, 2; D. Hoey, scr, 3. Two Miles Cycle Race—T. Hedlund, •270 yds, 1; K. Banks, 170 yds, 2; M. Kara,

170 yds, 3. Time, 5m 17s. 220 Yds Handicap.—E. Plowman, 18yds, 1: C. R. C. Jones, 19yds, 2; H. Brady, 20yds, 3. Time, 225. One Mile Handicap.—F. Jones, 95yds, 1; M. Obery, 100 yds, 2; C. Howio, 130 yds, 3. Time, 4m 20s. Three Miles Cycle Race.—L. Mitchell, 280 yds, 1; M. Kara, 240yde, 2; L. Coates, 320vds. .'i. Time, 8m 10 4-ss. "Underhand Chop.—D. Hoey, Ss, 1; Nielsen, 2(55, 2; W. Underwood, 3. Hop. Step and Jump.—E. Plowman, 40ft lOin. i; H. Frnser, 39ft Sin, 2. 4-10 Yds Handicap.—E. Fawcett. 37yds, 1; C Wintle, 38yds, 2; C. R. C. Jones, 38:,"ds, 3. Time. 48 l-ss. Shot Putting.—l>. Hoey,. 32ft lin. 1; L. Can oil, 31 ft Gin, 2. In an exhibition Hoey later put the shot 33ft 9in. CARNIVAL AT CAMBRIDGE WINNERS OF VARIOUS CUPS [from OTTIt OWX CORRKSP6NDENT] CAMBRIDGE. Sundiy The Cambridge Sports Club held a successful meeting at Victoria Sciuare yesterday. There was a large attendance to witness prominent athletes and cyclists irom all parts of the province. Record entries were received, the total being 270. At the conclusion of the events the Mayor, Mr. C. H. Priestley, presented the trophies, including the following points prizes:—Wellwisher's Cup. K. Reid; Souter Cup, C. Gooseman; Worms Cup (cycling), S. Middlemiss and C. Hawkins, equal: Herbert. Smith Cup. Peter Miller. The results were:— IOOYds Novice Handicap.—V. Hodson, 2yds, 1; C. Thompson, 3yds, 2: A. Hawkins, j 3yds, 3. Time. 11 l-ss. One Mile Maiden Cycle.—E. Morris, i 130 yds, 1; C. Middlemiss. 110 yds, .2; L. i Verney, 110 yds. 3. Time. 2m 17 3-ss. Discus Throw.—O. Bosan. 1; A. Graiam, 2; K. Reid, 3. Distance, 139 ft. 2in. Half-Mile Ladies' Cycle Handicap.—K. McGechin, Goyds. 1; P. Neil. 90yds, 2; E. Swinburne, 30yds. 3. Time, lm 14s. IOOYds, Junior.—B. Patterson, Byds, 1; H. M. Webb, 3yds. 2: R. Scott, 31yds, 3. Time. lis.

Half-Mile Junior Cycle.—L. Kelly, 45yds, 1; T. Crawford, 30yds, 2; R. Gilles. 45yds, 3. Time, lm 5 4-ss. IOOYds. Ladies.—J. Campbell, scr, 1: J. Long. GJyds, 2; P. McMillan, scr, 3. Time, 12s.

High Jump.—D. Shairkey, 9in., 1; T. Bourke, 2; E. Flyger,.3. Height, sft. lOin. Throwing the Javelin,—K. Reid, 08ft., 1; S. Carter, Csft.. 2: C. Thompson, 68ft.. 3. Distance, 189 ft. 7in. IOOYds. Open.—F. Gilmore, 7|yds, 1; K. Reid. 7Jyds, 2; J. Heeps. 3. Time, 10 l-ss. 880 Yds, Open.—l<. Furdington. 70yds, 1; C. Thompson. 45yds 2; R. Jackson, 70y<ls. 3. One Mile Ladies' Cycle.—Miss V. Itaird, scr, 1: Miss K. McGechin, 120 yds, 2; Miss E. Swinburne. 00yds. 3. _ , One Mile Open Cycle.—S. Middlemis3, 170 yds, 1; C. Middlemiss, 180 yds, 2: V. Hawkins, 80yds, 3. Time. 2m 12 l-ss. Putting the Shot.—K. Reid, 7ft., .1: A. Graham. oft.. 2: O. Bogan, 2ft, 6in., 3. Distance, 40ft. 9in. One Mile Junior Cycle.—L. Kelly. Myds, 1: L, Crawford. 00yds. 2: R. Gilles. 90yds. 3. 120 Yds Hurdles.—T. Bourke, 1: C. Sreake, 15yds behind. 2: P. Flyger, scr, 3. Time. 18 l-ss. it440Yds Junior.—B. Patterson. 35yds, 1;

Webb. 15yds, 2: B. Watt. 17yds. 3. 880 Yds. Junior.—B. Watt, 15yds. IR. Coston. 40yds, 2; J. Trow, scr, 3. Time, 2m 30 2-ss.

Two Miles Open Cycle.—F. Glendenning. „ 300 yds, 1: L. Yerney. 340 yds, 2: C. Middlemiss, 300 yds, 3. Time. 4m 28 3-ss. One Mile Open Handicap.—A.-Thompson, 85yds. 1; E. Trow. 70vds, 2; C. Little, 100 yds. 3. Time 4m 27 4-ss. 220 Yds. Open.—T. Kerr. 7yds, and C. Goosman. 14yds, dea.d-heat, 1: R. Joyes, 3. Time, 235. 440 Yds, Open.—C. Goosman, 19yds, 1; J." R. Kerr, 7yds. 2; V. Hodson, 18yds, 3. Time, 51 3-5s

Broad. Jump.—K Reid. 2ft. 9in.. I:.T. Bourke. 2ft. 9in.. 2: O. Bogan, 3ft. 3in., 3. Distance 23f*. Gin. Three Miles Open Cycle.—C. Hawkins, 240 yds, 1; L. 270vds. 3. Time. 7m 17s.

Hop. Step and Jump.—T. Bourke. 2ft. 9in., 1; S. Carter, 2ft. 6in„ 2; J. Heeps, , 3. Distance. 46ft. 9in. Ladies' High Jumn.—Miss P. McMillan, 3ft. 10in.. 1: Miss H. McMillan, 3ft, 9in., 2; Miss F. Pierce. 3ft. Bin., 3. YOUNG MEN'S BIBLE CLASSES CARNIVAL AT HUNUA CAMP The Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Classes are this year holding the tenth annual camp on their site at fiunua Falls. Just on 150 young men are encampe;!. and the programme has been, unaffected by the weather. The Rev. A. M. Elliffe. camp father, Mr. H. W. Shove, camp chairman, and the Rev. W. Bower Black, programme convener, are the officers responsible for the smooth running of the camp.' Visitors to camp included Mr. D. M. Rae, principal of the Training College, who spoke on "Youth Overseas," and the Hon. Miles Phillemore, who gave impressions on the Oxford group movement. An exceptionally good camp concert was organised by Mr. J. Highland on Saturday evening. A , comprehensive sports programme was completed on Saturday, detailed results being: as follows: SWIMMING SPORTS 50Yas. Senior.—Mayo (St. Stephen's), I;, Bays (St. Stephen's), 2; Cutle:: (St. David's), 3. 50Yds. Intermediate.—Smith (St. David's), 1: Gribble (Balmoral), 2; Mclndoe (St. Stephen's), 3. 50Yds. Junior.—Brassey <Birkenhead) and I. Bridge (St. Stephen's), dead heat, 1; Johnstone (St. David's), 3. Breaststroke.—F. Budge (St. Stephen's), 1; Mclndoe (St. Stephen's), 2; Young (St. David's), 3. ATHLETIC EVENTS lOOYds.—Senior: CulJer (St. David's), 1; Henderson (St. David's), 2; Clarke (Otahuhu), 3. Intermediate: Arkinstall (Otahuhu), 1; Clark (Otahuhu), 2; Johnston (Mount Eden*, 3. Junior: Robertson (St. Paul's), 1; Smith (St. David's), 2; Mackie (St. Paul's), 3. 220 Yds. —Senior: Cutler (St. David's), 1; Haydon (St. David's). 2; Henderson (St. David's), 3. Intermediate: Arkinstall (Otahuhu), 1; Johnston (Mount Eden), 2; Clark (Otahuhu). 3. Junior: Robertson (St. Paul's), 1; Smith (St. David's), 2; Mackie (St. Paul's), 3. 440 Yds.—Senior: Cutler (St. David's), 1; Holmes (St. Luke's), 2; Smellie (Birkenhead), 3. Intermediate: Johnston (Mount - Eden), 1; Arkinstall (Otahuhu), 2; Williams (St. Stephen's), 3. 830 Yds.—Senior: Crawford (St. Paul's), 1; Holmes (St. Luke's), 2; Smellie (Birkenhead), 3. Int3nnediate: Arkinstall (Otahuhu). 1; Williams (St. Stephen's), 2; Howiescm (Onehunga), 3. Junior: Mackie (St. Paul's), 1, . Brassqy (Birkenhead), 2; Patrick (Otahuhu), 3

One Mile.—Senior: Neil (St. Stephen's), 1; Holmes (St. Luke's), 2; Crawford (St. Paul's), 3. Intermediate: Johnston (Mount P'den), 1: Mackie (St. Paul's), 2; Williams (St. Stephen's). 3.

High Jump.—Senior: Haydon (St. David's), 1; Cutler (St. David's). 2; Mayo (St. Stephen's). 3. Intermediate: Goodfellow (Epsom), 1; Robertson (St. Paul's), 2; Cotton (Otahuhu), 3. Junior: Robertson '(St. Paul's), 1; Cotton (Otahuhu), 2; Mackie (St. Paul's), >nd Smeeton (St. David's), equal, 3.

Loner Jump.—Senior: Cutler (St. David's), 1; Clark (Otahuliu), 2: Henderson (St. David's), 3. Intermediate: Clark (Otahuliu), 1; 'Robertson (St. Paul's). Arfcinstall (Otahuliu), Junior: Robertson (St. Paul's). 1; Smith (St. David's), 2; Kendrick (Onehunga), 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—Senior: Cutler (St. David's), 1; Claik (Otnhuhir), 2; Arkinstall (Otahuliu), 3. Intermediate: Clark (Otahuliu), 1; Linfoot (St. David's), 2; Robertson (St. Paul's), 3. Junior: Robertpon (St. Paul's). 1; Cotton (Otahuhu), 2; Smith (St. David's), 3. Shot Putt.—Senior: Cutler (St. David's), 1: Baragwanath (St. David's). 2; Haydon (St. David's). 3. Intermediate: Howieson (Onehunga), "l; Goodfellow (Epsom), 2; Douglas fSt. David's), 3. Junior: Robertson (St. Paul's), 1: Mcintosh (St. David's),. 2; Brassey, (Birkenhead), 3. Discus Throw. —Senior: Baragwanath £St. David's). 1; Caldwell (Otahuliu), 2: Cutler (St. David's). 3. Intermediate: Robertson (St. Paul's), 1: Clark (Otahuliu), 2; DougIns (St. David's), 3. Junior: Robertson (St. Paul's), 1: Smith (St. David's), 2; Barton (St. Stephen's), 3. _ Throwing Cricket Ball.—Senior: Caldwell (Otahuliu). 1; Bays (St. Stephen's), 2; Black (St. David's^, 3. Junior: Smith. (St. David's), 1; Robertson (St. Pa\il's), 2; Rowe (Papatoetoe), 3. Results.—Coltman Cup (aggregate poilits all events): St. David's, 67 points, 1; St. Paul's, 45 points, 2: Otahuhu, 38 points, 3; St. Stephen's, 28i points, 4. g Hunua Falls Camp Cup (open to country classes).—Otahuhu.. 38 points, X; BxrKon h Tmior banner"' (total intermediate junior points).-St. Paul's. 39 pomti.J. huhu, 29 points, 2; St. David a, 22 poinw,