AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18348, 12 September 1921, Page 2

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

PORT CHALMERS-DUNEDIN ROAD RACE.

The first Port Chalmers-Dunedin road race since 1914 was run on Saturday alternoon under the control of the Otago Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. The trophy is the Hooper Challenge Cup, whiou was presented to the Dunedin Harriers’ Club m 1902 for annual competition. The race was won easily by R. Monaghan (St. Patrick’s) lin' 48min 31 4-ssec, with a iiandicap of smin. * The competitors lined *up for the start at the foot of George street, Port Chalmers, at 3.30 p.m., when the limit man, Monaghan was despatched. The field, which numbered 15 competitors in ell, were sent off on their journey in order of their handicaps. The scratch man started a few minutes before the train which took the officials and spectators to the finishing point at Pelichet Pay. The race, as viewed trom Sawyer’s Bay, showed that the limit man had made good use of his handicap, being then about 50yds ahead of MTlroy, who was the same distance ahead of Phillips. Crossing the Sawyer’s Bay tunnel hill the field was well strung out, and here the scratch man made use of a short cut and gained considerable ground. Passing through St. Leonards, Monaghan still led, but MTlroy, appeared to be slowly gaining ground, closely followed by Dewar, Phillips had now dropped well to the rear, but Bramwell and Edmond were running strongly some 300yds behind. By this time Frye had closed up, and was lying in sixth plad®, but ’an ill-timed attempt to force the pace caused him to sacrifice his chances. At 4 p.m. Monaghan was running well, passed Burkes station about 150yds ahead of MTlroy, who was followed by Dewar, Bramwell, Edmond, and Frye, After passing Ravensboucne, Bramwell ran into second place, and led MTlroy and Edmond. Bramwell was now running well, but the distance bad begun to tell on the remainder of the field, which was strung out over half a mile. Entering the straight for home the same order was maintained, but MTlroy had fallen back to fifth place. At the finish Monaghan’s lead was such that the second man never came within challenging distance, and Monaghan breasted the tape first amid the applause of the spectators who bad assembled in some considerable numbers to witness the result. R. Monaghan (St. Patrick’s), smin .. .. ’1 W. Bramwell (Anglican), 3min 2Ssec .. 2 L, Edmond (Anglican), 2min Kteoc .. .. 3 C. Fryo (Cavcranam), scratch) 4 E. MTlroy (St. Patrick’s), 4min 15seo .. 5 J. Dewar (Anglican), 3min 15sec .. .. 6 ACTUAL RUNNING TIMES. C. Frye. 43min 47sec 1 J. P. Forbes, 45min 28sec 2 L. Edmond, 45min 46sec 3 J. Cameron, 46min Isec 4 W. Bramwell, 46min 35scc 5 L. Henderson, 47min 16soc 6 E. MTlroy wins the novice handicap. RECORD OF RACE. The results of the Port-Dunedin road race since its inauguration in 1902 are: Winner Cup. Fastest Time. m. 6. 1902 J. W. Cowio P. Bennett 46 17 1903 P. Frew H. C. Murray 43 12 1904 P. Romcril A. Melville 43 58 1905 A. French A. Melville 43 57 1906 J. Swanson A. Melville 47 17 1907 J. V. Qnelch J. Beatson 43 24 1908 J. Beatson G. M’Knight 41 45 1909 J. M'Laughlan H. C. Murray 43 32 1910 J. A. Bond G. G. Notman 42 59 1911 D. Jack G. G. Notman 43 25 1912 G.’G. Notman G. G. Notman 41 5 1914 G. Tapp . M. Michclson 44 7J 1921 H. Monaghan C. Fryo 43 47 ST. PATRICK HARRIERS. On Saturday afternoon the St. Patrick’s Harriers ran as the guests of Mrs M’Cleary. From the Catholic Sbhool. North-East Valley, the trail followed along the Main road and up the low road to Mount Cargill School, returning via the Great North road, where a fast run took place. After the run the members were entertained at tea by Mrs M’Ooory, who was assisted by the members, of the Children of Mary Sodajity. On behalf of the dub, Mr C. Morris thanked the hostesses for their courtesy. He also took the opportunity of congratulating Mr R. Monaghan, winner of the Port Chalmers to Dunedin Road Race, and Mr E. M‘Elroy, who secured fifth place, also first novice homo. A dance, which was much enjoyed by all present, was held in the hall, the cup being placed in a prominent position.