CASH ATHLETICS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2849, 21 October 1908, Page 63

CASH ATHLETICS.

By Spobt. fixtures. November 9. — Caledonian Sports, Alexandra. November 9. — Caledonian Sports, Palmerstcn. November 9. — Athletic Sports, Timarn. | At the request of the Otago Caledonian , 1 Society a meeting' was arranged between that bedy and representatives from the N.Z.-" Athletic UsKan the local Pipers* ' and Dancers' Association, which Has onJy recently been formed, '-or a purpose of coming to some mutual understanding. Mr C. Speight,' vice-president ' of the Caledonian Societs/ presided,- acd there were present — Messrs A> Gdiies," W. Reid, and A. Sligo, jun. (Caledonian Society). C. E. Keast and D. J. <k>roorai» (ICSK. Athletic Union), and ' A. Gray, J. M'Callum, and D Henderson (Pipers said Dancers 1 Association). After considerable discussion an arrangement thai should be suitable to all parties was arrived at. It was — "That the Pipers' and Bamoca-s' Association suspend operations tiR after the N.Z. Athle'ic Union Conference in January, when representatives f roan the two bodies warned will meet with a view to coming to some arrangement, after which they will again confer with the- Otago Caledonian- Society." From the remarks made by reprefc^'jtive* of the Pipers' wd Dancers' Aseocia- ' f>on it is perfectly clear that their association would never have oeen formed but for the .disqualification d rbo Dunedin i Pipe Band at the Scottish Society sporia jin 1937. "Whether the association holds ! any sway is a matter for conjecture, for { the Athletic Union is very oonfideirt that 1 their 6ocieti<ts stand loyal to them. Ac | a result cf thL conference, so I understand, the relations of the pipers and j dancers are not likely to be very strained with those of their governing brdy — a re- i suit in a large nwasure due to the spccdlv-j offices of air Speight, of the Caledonian ' Sooiety. Intending competitors at the Alexandra Caledonian Society's sport* on November _ 9 are remanded tfosx entries close for the Alexandra, amd Flvine Handicaps and i all the cycling evenia on Satnrdev next, the 24*h cast. 1 *When the last mail left England B: R. I Day was roe toned with the famous English i trotting mare* L&dv R- The conditions ! w«re: ~l2oyds level,' standing start, Day , ran, Lady R. to> trot, and state £100 i aside. ! The Gfcepopo athletic sports were held jon Wednesday, October 1, in caoitaJ j weather, a.ud 'before- a. i*ri"e crowd of the public, of -whom over 100 journeyed by ' special train from Oaouaru. Credit is due the officials, particularly the president, Mr jW. W. Wylie, aaid the secretary, Mr J. W. Stringer, for the very complete arrangements made. The racing was very j interesting-, some very close finishes being • made in tho irunaiing events, giving a de- { served comDlimcnt to the handieapper. Mr ■J. Dalglekh, of Qamaru. The chief re- '■ suits were: — 100 Yarfta Handicap, T. , Berminsrhajn, 4yds. 1; A. Aitchieon. lydi 2 ; J. Park, scratch, 3. Half-mile Har.di- ' cap: W. J. Wild, lOvd*. and R. KydS, 50yd«, dead heat 1; W. J. Rawson. 20yds, 3. Otepopo "Handicap. 200 yds: H. "H. Rgtrington, llvds, 1; T E Bermir.^ham. I 3vds, 2; A. Love. ISvdLs. 3. 440 Tard« ! , Handicap: A. Lore. 20yds, 1; H. H. Eddington, f 3oyds, 2 ; W. D. Boreham 28yds, 13. TVfile Handicap: W. J. Raweon. 40yds. 1: W. M'Larcn, Byd«, 2; J. Mathcson, 60yd i, 3. For the Evening Newe professional MaraI thon Race (the result of which appeared last week) from Windsor to London, there wer© 600 entries, out of whom a con*, mdttee cf expert* picked 100. it being | deemed* impossible, *s w«ll as inadvisable, I *o allow an *rmy of all eoxte and conditions of runners to compete. The first prize was worth £100. Entries for the Sheffield Handicap, of £50, *nd the Flying Handicap of £5 at the South Canterbury (Timaxu) professional sports on November 9 close on Monday next. October 26. Acceptance* for the Sheffield close on November 7. M'Cabe Bros., now c<f Palmerston, but formerly of Weston, were very successful in the field events at the Otepopo sports ot Labour Day. "M.J." was first in Maiden Wrestling. firs<t in Open Wrestling, first in Heavy Hammer, and third in Light Hammer. "J.L." was first in Light Ball, fir-t in Heaw Ball, &scond in Maiden wrestling, and third in Open Wrestling. At tho Labour Day -sports in WellinpI°?,^ W , ood ? cr «on the 130 Tards Slieffaeld Handicap, open to the cash brigade Woodier, tit will kc remembered, ran unsuccessfully in the big "Sheffield at the last local Caledonian Society's sports. R. Clark, of Dunedin. was -\erv successful in the Hi^hlajid. events at the Otepopo sports. For pipe music he was first in both marches and reels and strathspeys, and in dancing he was first in jig reel, and fling. The Lumsden Athletic Society ha« become defunct. A credit jhalanoe- "of £12 was in hand, and this was voted to forming a bowling 1 club for young men. P. A. M'Coll. of Wellinsrton. who competed successfully at the last Caledonian sports here, has notified hk inrenton of taking part in the walking- events at the athletic sports in Timaru on the 2th prox.