Knights of Labor Sports.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 245, 28 December 1894, Page 2

Knights of Labor Sports.

Third Annual Gathering. Committee. Messrs A. Reese, R. P- I Greville, W. Parkes, T. Keolian, > A. Baillio. Judges : Running Messrs G. Moore, Dr Gault and 3. Dawson ; Wrestling—Dr Gault and Mr E. Smith; Walking-Mr \V. Drown; Hammer and Stone Throwing—Dr ; Gault and Mr R. Smith. Handioappers : Running and Walking Mr G. Avery; Hammer and Stone Throwing—Mr W. Drown; Vaultin'' and Leaping —Messrs W. Dogle and T. Avery. Starter ; Mr W. Tosswill. Timekeeper : Mr J. Mcßain. The third annual sports gathering of tho P thiatna Knights of Labor look place on the Athletic Society’s ground on Boxing Day, in weather that must be described as perfect. Thore was ft large attendance of spectators notwithstanding the fact that race meetings were being held at Palmerston North and Masterton, and athletic gatherings at Eketahuna, Danevirke and Redding. The latter circumstance, however, affected the nominations, which were not so numerous as on previous occasions. Nevertheless the events were well-con-tested and some good finishes were seen. F. Wells appropriated the Boxing Day Handicap, securing first place in each of the three events, also winning the maiden race with apparent case. Crosbie and fashion secured second and third places •espectively in the Handicap, the tilled ivent of which resembled nothing more ban a funeral procession. The Hurdle Handicap furnished a fine race. All the lompetitors fenced admirably, and though the sticks weto considerably above the regulation height not one was touched, fhe winner turned up in G. Wells, M. Wood second and G. Yulo third. J. Smith, of Danevirl o, carried off the maiden wrestling, and tied in the vaulting, as well as securing second place in the mile walk, which latter event was won easily by May, who walked in fine style. McKenzie appropriated the mile handicap, J. Knight taking second money, and G. Coleman third. G. Yule won the Consolation Ilandicap. The Bicycle Handicap furnished the best race of the day, Cushion aud Crewe riding together almost abreast most of the distance. Crewe’s superior mastery of his machine gave him an advantage which lie was not slow to accept, and he landed a winner by a couple of yards. Messrs G. Moore, J. Dawson, R. Smith. \V. Brown, Dr Gault, and a number oi other gentlemen materially assisted tilt committee in carrying out the programme Tho Secretary, Mr T. Keohan, discharge his multifarious duties in an able m nine; The privilege holders appeared to do we Messrs Donaldson and McKenzie had tie refreshment booth and Mr Gelderd tin fruit and lolly stall. A shooting galierj and other games provided extra amuse ment for the crowd. The members of tin the Pahiatua Fire Brigade Baud, attirei for the first time in their new uniforms discoursed sweet music during the day. Following are . the results of tin events : Maiden Race, 220yds •20s ; 2nd, 10s. l\ Wells 1 G. Wells 1 Moodie Seven started and were got awa j evenly. F. Weils immediately drew ewe; i and increased his lead at every slridi winning comfortably by half a dozei ! yards. G. Wells fell crossing the lin i anil Moodie breasted tile tape at the sani 1 moment. Three of the competitors fe ; turning into tho straight. Time. 2.>ser In tile run oil tor second place Wells wo 611 Buoys’ Race, under 12—Mr J. Vile , prize, 5s ; 2nd, 2s tid. 1 ,1. Stewart 1 j C. Williams 2 11. McOnie 3 Eight started, Won easily. I Boxing Day Handicap. 100, 22 I and 440yds—1st prize, L 5; 2nd, L2 ; Hr. ! LI. First prize in each heat. LI : 2m | 10s. To bo decided by points : first i I each event. 8 points : 2nd, 2 points; Hr i 1 point. First event—- | F. Wells, 7vds 1 E. Crosbie. 4vds ... ... 2 G. Wells, Byds 3 j All started but Wareham, who droppi I out owing to an informality in 1 I nomination. Considerable difficulty w ■ experienced ill getting the compctito , away, Coleman and Cushion being p back as a penalty for over oagerne: i When the pistol did sound the in . jumped away together and a fine ra ensued, F. Wells just getting home a ft , inches ill front of Crosbie, who was In , a yard in advance of G. Wells. Tirr 1 10 4 sth secs. Hurdle Handicap, ‘22oyds, over t \ flights of hurdles—lst prize, L2 ss; 2r ‘ G. Wells, 15yds 1 ~ M. Wood svds ... ... G. Yule 2ydn ... ... 8 f Five ran. An even start was efYecti Wells led over the first hurdle and v. ’ never passed, taking his jumps in li I style. The jumping "'as excellent, eve ~ competitor clearing the sft Bin bars nca and clearly, After passing the last bur * Yulo fell when a yard or two behind \Vf and was passed by Wood. Wells finisV (i jv few yards in front of Wood, with ub 'j vard away third and Fashion four Smith fell at tho fourth hurdle. Time 4-5 8008. Maiden Wrestling (Cumberland) , Ist prize,-K)s ; 2nd, 15s II Smith 1 '■ (). Knight .., ••• ‘2 lJueltley ... ••• ••• Seven entered, Curtin was downed 0 R. Paul, hurting his leg in tho fall. R Knight defeated McGregor after a v. n brief bout, lluckley and A. Paul indulj ° in a merry pirouettte, which was tin;* won by Paul. Smith drew a bye. ir (he second round Knight beat McGre, d After a very hard and tieroo tussle Ruck ;o defeated A. Paul. Curtin forfeited to :e Paul. The second drawing resulted o Knight and It. Paul being matched, i y 1 Jucklov and Smith. Knight was dofea v by Paul after a brief struggle, and Sn is quickly succumbed to 1 Jucklev. Kni, *s reversed tho decision in his next bout" 1- Paul, anil Smith quickly and prettily * posed of I Jucklev. Knight again dispo a- of Paul and Smith did likewise " hi Ruekley. Tho final bout between Sul td was a splendid bout and resulted in Sul throwing his opponent. The next If a, iiuickly rosultod in a reversal of 1 10 verdict. Tho third go resulted ill hoi ,0 going down and Smith winning tho J io test. s, Second Fvent iloxing Day Handier •o F. Wells, 12yds 1 10 FI. Crosbie, Byds 2 i lt T. (fashion, Hyds ... ... 5 ig This was a splendid race. All got it at well, but the three pieced men •oqoJ Ig tile field and rnccil for homo togothii ill tho order in which they wore placed' id couple of yards separated Wells 1. Io Crosbie, till) latter I ring in advamJl •is Cushion. Time, 21 l-sth sees. B.v Sack Race, 100yds—1st prize, LI ;W g- I Os. •(i, A. Naylor P Ini (I. Yulo ... ™ Grant ••• «

Vaulting with Pole—lst prize, LI ; ‘2nd, 10s. T. Hall, Bft 4in t Smith, Bffc 4in f Four entries. Girls’ Race, under 14 years—lst rize, Ladies’ Companion, presented by Ir F. G. Moore. Dolly Walihers ... ... 1 Nellie Mills 2 J. Malmanche 3 Nine started. Putting the Stone (handicap) >rize, LI ; 2nd, 10s. J. 1). Murphy, 36ft lin ... 1 O’Connor, 33ft lin 2 Three entries. Throwing the Hannier (handicap)— Lst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. J. D. Murphy, 89ft«n ... 1 O’Connor, 02ft 2 Four competed. One Mile Walking handicap prize, L2; 2nd, LI. E. May, scr 1 J. Smith,4oyds 2 O. Knight, 20yds .. ... 3 Four started. The first time pa»t the judges the order was *arrelly, Smith, May, Knight. Halfway'ound the second lap May took the lead, md increased it. Passing the tape the seond time Smith took lead of Farrelly. Kight still remaining in the rear. In the ext lap May still further increased his lcav and Knight began to pul! on the other wo, but dropped out in the last lap. Msr won by about 20yds, Smith beating F.rrelly by übout the same distance. Tim, Hmin 2secs. Boys’ Race, under .5 years Mr J. Vile’s prize, 10s ; 2n, ss. N. Wood 1 Woodley 2 Brown ... •• ... 3 Four entries. Won esily. Third Event Boxing by Handicap. F. Wells, 20yds 1 E. Crosbie, 12yds 2 A. Cashion, 12yds 3 This was a very slo* race, freshened up by a spurt down the traight. About three yards divided eacbf the runners at the finish. Time, lining secs. Youths’ Race undei 19 years —Mr Chin Tiug’s prize, LI It 2nd, 10s. M. Wood 1 G. Wells ... 2 F. Bentley 3 Six started. A finarace, won by a yard. Time 11 3 sth ss. One Mile Handicap-Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 15s. A. McKenzie, sCyds ... ... 1 J. Knight, 80yds ... ... 2 G. Coleman, 50yds ... ... 3 Five started. Mcmzie soon took oharge of affairs and qikly assumed the lead, which he maintaid throughout and

won easily. J. KnighPrinied splendidly in the last half lap andni*hu 1 rn yards behind McKenzie, *'o'un third twenty yards awav. Time 4u odaecs. Wrestling catch as urn can, for boys under 15. C. Smith... ... " ... 1 R. Smith... ... 2 Futcher ... ... 3 » Eleven entries. I 19. Old Men’s Recover 50 years , (handicap)—lst prize, :t of clothes presented by Trewbv B'„ value L2 2*; 2nd, value 10s lid, pretied by J. Elliott and Co. , Williams... ... 1 J. Jessup... ... . ... 2 These were the onlv npetitors. Consolation Hnndic, 100yds - Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, speci by Mr Pringle | r value 10s 0.1. ,• G. Yule, 7yds ... . ... 1 i, K. Crosbie, scr 2 i llentlev, 7yds ... . ... 3 5 These were the only rters. ;> Bicycle race, two ns ( handicap)— II First prize, medal, valts2 2s, presented by Mr I’. Holder, and . cash ; seco.iu It prize, £l. C. Crewe ... .. 1 A. Fashion ... ... 2 G. Yule ... ... 3 These were the or competitors. From the stnrt Crewe tt the lead, followed by Yule and Caen in the order mined. The two latUivere close to- ), gtther passing the judgthe lirst time. !. tien Yule was left beh. The same 1. order was maintained the next lap. n ive that Cushion was clr up to Crewe. 1. aid Y’ulo had fallen ltlessly astern. Cashion lost ground in » next lap by areless steering, but pu’. up before the nurth lap was finished.fie essayed to | rvss Crewe in the shat during the I 'd ifth lap. but the forincunißtained his i is cad. The pair raced ;ether all the is text lap, so closely tha table cloth rs .vouhl have covered til both at any at ;>art of the track. All >ugh the next is. ap the same close ordwas kept up. »n ' ommencing the last lithe two were ee 'boost together, but C/e pulled out w and put ten yards betvu himself and ilf Fashion. Coming intoe straight the to, two were going at top ed, but Crewe stuck to his lead and woy tire yards—?n the race being the best oe day. Time, d, b’min 35sec.