N.Z. ATHLETIC UNION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14785, 18 March 1910, Page 8

N.Z. ATHLETIC UNION.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Puit U.VITKD i'KKSH ASSOCIATION.) GREYMOt'TH. March 17. Oir the second day of the New Zealand athletic championship meeting tnerc- was glorious weal her anil a r?«ml attendance. Tiembalh was in great form, and could have rcduccd Ihe limes considerably had he been extended. Everything was carried out perfectly. Campbell also registered a great performance in tho milo event. Results: — Sheffield Handicap.—Mirfitt (10yds] 1, •!aek.-o:i Ovd?) 2. Brinkmatr (4vds) 3. Perrv (10yds) 1. ' Cumberland. - Wrestling.—Tweedie 1, M'Denald 2. Half-mile.—Trembath (Gore) 1, Campbell (Tikokono) 2. Time, lmin 58 l-ssec. The winner had the race well in hand throughout. and won by five yards. Vaulting Championship: — O'C.'onirell (Temuka). 10ft 2in. 1: Horgan (South Canterbury), 10ft lin, 1. 440 Yds Hurdles.—Shivas and Campbell a dead heat. Throwing 161b Hammer.—O'liourke (80ft) Two-mile Wheel Race.—Collins (Westport) won easily. 220 Yds Championship.—Trembath (Gore) 1, Shivas (Grey) 2. Time, 2;sec. Won easily. Hop. Slep. and Jump Championship.— Metcalf (South Canterbury), 41ft Tin, 1; Horgan, 39ft 2in, 2. Mile Fee l Race Handicap. — Campbell won from scratch. Time, lmin 32sot\ •MOYds Championship. —Trembath 1. Shivas 2. Won with ease. Time, 55 l-ssee. MEETING OF UNION. CONTROL OF CTCLIXG. (From Our. Own Cohhespokdext.) GIUiYMOf'TH. March 17. The c-hief subject, toiisidered at to-day's conference of Ihe New Zealand Athletic Union was in relation to the control of cycling, 11 mailer which occupied practically tiie whole fitting. Mr Perkiiu moved—" That, (lie union lake over_ the control of cycling races in the Dominion." The mover raised tho (jucsliou of tho inconvenience thai; had been caused lo athletic clubs by the cycling races being under a different control. Ho instanced several cases in which I'hctsematters had occurred. Mr Casey seconded tho motion. ' .Mr Duncan a-ked the question v.hero the League of Wheelmen had control of cycle races. Mr Corcoran, in reply to a. (jtinslion. said that out of u8 clubs in Otago not six o[ them (ontributed to the league. Mr Duncan said he, had written to the secretary of the league for information respecting the posilion of the league at the present time, so that ho might, be in a position to deal with this question at the present meeting, but the information had been denied him. The Chairman, in answer to a question said Ihe responsibility of the union would not be very great, and the centres would be able to manage cycling without, any delay or much espouse. Mr Phillips confirmed the statement made about tho delay and inconvenience, caused by cycling being under tho control of the league. He ehoind support the motion. Mr Kennedy said lhat they did not. wish to create any dissension in the mattoi of cycling. The home of cycling was in tho North and South Canterbury Centres, ami they had a strong membership. Mr llarrett said he had tc vote against lbs proposal. The blame must rest 011 111-- management, which had been none too good. -Mr 0. Bell said there wero only two clubs in Southland which were registered in the league Ho strongly supported tiw ttuioii taking control. Mr Tluucun said the league had' eliminated his support. of the league It had' reon the causj of (lie cessation of tho Sports l'cdcrahon. He did not advocate tiio union taking over the control of cycling, as it would be sure lo cati.se friction. 'iVy had seen Ihe result of the AsngaMi: and Southland conflicts:, anfi if i !toy ivere to lake over cycling they would !j3: .bringing more (roni>*n on themselves. s:rd that he felt that the league's circular had l:oou a direct insult, to himself and tho union, 110 had specially inn'.ed Mr Harding, '.vho was a member of ;ii? union, to attend this meeting, ami io argue tits point tiie delegates, blit lie si'.oltcrcd tinder (ho circular referred to. The agresmenl. drawn up was not fair and cquirafck' bclwcc-ir the parlies, and the legal that it conid not stand. Ho twivY.',::.,! ihe decision of tho executive, which v..u liisi ar.y rj-elmg clubs iiiiit wcte artilick'i v.:;i; !! 1,. ieaguc could competo ai ihe union s gathering?, and vice vevsn, but the eonteniicr, wa.^ that the could alliliate wiCii both partus. Ho fho'.vci! thc.l; tiie agrfeinen!, ihat had bei'ii sigtr;.! was nol drafkd aocorciing lo (he dccisicn arrived at. The league had nor deal; at all fairly wiih the union. lie did not understand ho.v a •■•porting body such as the league would have act:d in se.cii a way. He thought that i!•(> union should take over the control of cycling. Mr lveasr said (lie Otago Centre had instructed hint (0 support the proposal, and lie did so for lnairy reasons. He ga\e instance.-, of tiie way in which the league's business had been cm,dtictcd in Invereargill. Tho Isaguc was announcing a big road race for the of the visit of tin: eyelid from England. There was a <-:'t:tre in Imercargill which issued cerliß- : oak--. lie itopetl the meeting w'Jtdd carry ! til,-; proposal. ! lii rc-ply. Mr Reikins said it was evident ! that there was no confidence in Ihe League of Wlrelmeii, ami if denied as if it would bj a case of New Zealand against, the North Canterbury Cenlro : :he league. He iihtanced the trouble tiie Hiljemian Society had with a competitor, and tlio ilela'y that had laken place in answering their correspondence. As ijgard.s the West Coasl, all thf clubs would be in a position to support a good meeting at Greymouth. Tiie question was I lien put to Ihe vole, and was carried by 2t votes and proxies to four, tha dissenters present, being Messrs Duncan, Corcoran, ami Barrett. The new executive was elected as follows:—Patron, Mr G. W. Woods; presidenl, Mr J. ((joviildine); vice?presidents—Mcsus Clarke (New Plymouth) and L. Duncan (Wellington); committee'— Messrs W. G. Callander (Onnoii'lvillo). .1. P. Kalanghcr (Winchesier), A. J. Fislior (Blenheim), J, A. Hansen (Ellham), and a West Coast l-epveKeiilative to lie appointed by that centre; secretary and ireasurcr, .Mr D. J. Corcoran (Oamani).