EASTER SPORTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16317, 18 April 1927, Page 4

EASTER SPORTS

MOTH’S RECORD GATHERING

A fine measure of success attended the annual meeting of the Motu Sports Club on Saturday, and the gathering was undoubtedly the best yet held in the district.’ The weather conditions left no room for improvement, and in consequence the meeting drew n large crowd, which spent an enjoyable day witnessing the comprehensive programme of athletic, horse, and chopping events that was staged. The entries in all events constituted a record in the club’s history, as many as 85. taking part in one competition. The finishes, too, were excellent, there being loss than half a minute between the competitors in the standing chops, while in the 100 yards and 220 yards races less than a yard separated the competitors. The results of the various events were as follow: — Sheaf tossing (71 entries): J. Stevens 1. Flag race (12 entries): A. Thompson 1, W. Thompson 2. 100 yards handicap, open (6 entries): L. McLachlan 1, J. Clark 2, P. Grace 3. 12in. standing chop handicap (30 entries): It. McKenzie 1, H. A. Costello 2, C. Whitehead 3. Tilting at the ring (40 entries): F. Read 1, F. Jackson 2. Hop, step and jump (7 entries): A. Winter 1. Bending race (12 entries): F. Jackson 1, H. Tupawa 2. Footballers’ relay raco (2 entries): Nesbitt, Grace, Beets and Bead 1. Open leaping match (8 entries): T. Kelly 1, Eutledge 2 and 3. 220 yards handicap, open (4 entries): Grace 1, Beets 2, Clark 3. 14in. standing chop handicap (2S entries): R. McKenzie 1, H. A. Costello 2, B. Marino 3. Open leaping match (S entries): T. Kelly 1, Butlcdge 2, Bead 3. Married ladies’ race (9 entries): Mrs. F. Carlin 1.

Potato raco (11 entries): F. Jackson 1, 11. Tupawa 2, A. Thompson 3. Schoolboys’ championship (.14 entries): J. Clark (Matawai) 1. 14in. underhand chop championship (18 entries): H. A. Costello 1, J. Price 2, H. O’Eourke 3. Consolation horse jump (6 entries): Rutledge 1, Currie 2, Bead 3. Ladies’ nail driving (18 entries): Miss Smith 1. . '

Weight estimating: Sheep, Miss Burns 1311bs, T. Donaldson 1331b5, and B. Williamson 1311bs, tied 1 (correct weight 1321b5); lamb, Mrs. Cilliafnson, 731bs, 1.

Stepping tho chain (85 entries): J, S. Williamson 1. • i SPECIAL AWARDS

Two axes presented byvKidd, Garrett and Co., Auckland, for chopping events: If. McKenzie.

Axe presented by Kidd, Garrett and Co.. Auckland, for underhand chop: H. A. Costello.'

Gold medal presented by V. Anderson, Motuhora: H. A. Costello. Peddle cup, for flag race, bending race, and potato race: F. Jackson. Gold modal presented by K. Nasmith for 100 and 220 yards events: P. Grace. > - BRIGHT GATHERING .PUHA SPORTS MEETING The Puha Sports Club held a highly enjoyable meeting at Puho on Saturday, which proved a distinct success, both financially and from the viewpoint of the interest, it provided. The weather was ideal, and as ,a result the gathering was largely attended. The entries for the most part were very good, and' some interesting and spectacular finishes were witnessed. Tho judge of tho horse ovonts, Mr. Thornley Sherratt, fulfilled his duties in a highly satisfactory manner, and much credit for the success of the meeting is due to tho honorary secretary, Mr. G. R. Sefton, who was ably assisted by Mesdamcs Sefton and Coates, and Messrs. T. Coates, and W. T. Rickarfl.- Following nro the results:—

High School handicap: A Malone 1, M. Scott 2.

Waikohu handicap: C. Atkins 1, It. Boyd 2. Men’s sack racp: M. Scott. Ladies’ sack race: W. Graham 1, P. Turangi 2. Married ladies’ race: Mrs. Atkins 1, Mrs. Fificld 2. Single ladies' race: Miss W. Graham 1, Miss Itobertson 2. Married men’s raeo: M. McMillan 1, J. Graham 2. School relay race: Jim Prendergast’s team 1. Leaping match, steeplechase style: .Boyds’ Kia Ora 1, Ruru’s Why Worry 2. Leaping match, hunters’ style: Moore .1, McMillan 2. Flag race: Moore 1, Campbell 2. Bending race: Moore 1, Campbell 2. Potato race: Fisher 1, Moore 2.Sheep estimating (correct weight 3171b5): E, Scott 1171bs. * Lamb estimating (correct weight 7i> lbs): J. McMillan 7;llbs. Ladies’ nail driving: Miss M. Graham. ( Stepping the chain: E. Beaufoy 1. RUATORIA SPORTS SUCCESSFUL" MEETING Under perfect conditions the ltuatoria Sports Club’s annual meeting on Saturday proved most successful, the gathering being well attended, in view of the other attractions in the adjoining districts. Excellent entries were received for almost all the events, and some very fine finishes and competitions were witnessed, particularly iii the 100 yards handicap, Riders from Gisborne attended the meeting for the cycling events, and

easily carried oft: the prizes. Extensive arrangements had been made for the function, and the club was well rewarded, £52 Doing taken at the gate. The. meeting took place on the racecourse, which proved most suitable for such a gathering. Results were as follows: —

75 yards boys’ race, juniors (14 entries): Kaiwai 1, C. Pokai 2. 75. yards girls’ race, juniors (!) entries): Rua Wai 3, 11. Palista 2. 100 yards handicap (10 entries): G. Kaiwai 1, K. llaua 3, A. W. Bassey 3. 150 yards boys’ race, seniors (14 entries).: G. Eliau 1, N. Tuliou 2. 150 yards girls’ race, seniors (!) entries): K. Goldsmith 1, P. Kaiwai 2. 220. yards.handicap (0 entries): 11. Tuliou 1, S. Haua 2, A. W. Brassey 3. 1- cycle handicap (8 entries): J 5. F. Hamilton 1, d. Walls 2, A. W. Brassey ■3. ■ ■ ® Standing chop, loin, log (lb entries): W. Keiha 1, M. Ngercngerc 2. Open leaping match (17 entries): K. Milner’s. Sugar 1, J. Mcllroy’s Buffer 2. • Sack race (!) entries): G. Kliau 1, Beach 2. Flag race (2-1 entries): J. Pcntold 1, K. Milner 2. • • • . 440 yards handicap (5 entries): A. AV. Brassey 1, M. Tuliou 2. 2- cycle handicap: Hamilton 1, Watts 2, Brassey 3. • Tilting at the ring (14 entries): J. ,T. Mcllroy 1. Wire jump (11 entries): J. Keelan s Uncle. Jqc 1,.d. Woodford’s King Polo

Mile handicap (3 entries): D. Loiter t 1, L. McCaffery 2. Underhand chop, loin, log (10 entries) : K. Milner 1, H. Te llei 2. Old men’s race: E. Monilta 1, P. Kaiwai 2. MUBIWAI SPORTS. CONCLUDING RESULTS. Under excellent conditions the annual Muriwai sports meeting was concluded on Saturday afternoon, the attendance having increased considerably as the day progressed. Many interesting races, involving close finishes, were witnessed, and the following were the additional results :—• PROFESSIONAL EVENTS. 220yds. handicap (5 entries).—Howie (14yds.) I, Bradley (12yds.) 2, McLauglilan (14yds.) 3. Time, 19sec. V AMATEUR EVENTS. 100yds. ladies’ handicap (7 entries).— Miss Williamson (23yds.) 1, Miss Wilson (scr.) 2, Miss Haisman (9yds.) 3. Time, 11 2-ssec. HORSE EVENTS. Hunters’ jump. Gregory Cup (15 entries).— Coop 1, Hansen 2, Webster 3. Open leaping match: E. Gillman 1, Coop (rider, G. Gregory) 2, Jobson 3. Turning race (11 entries). —Jobson 1, Cooper 2. , Tilting-at-the-ring (17 entries).—Woodward 1, Jobson 2. 'Stock-whip and bottle race. —Cooper 1, Gillman 2. Flag race. —Jobson 1, Gillman 2. CHILDREN’S RACES. 100yds. boys, 12 to 14— M. Murphy 1, Calcott 2. 100yds. girls, 12 to 14, consolation race.—.lean Bowen 1, Monica Murphy 2. 100yds. boys, 10 to 16, consolation race.—Jack Toroa 1, John Jones 2. 75yds. boys, 6 to 10, consolation race.—Kahu Te ITau 1, W. Sherriff 2. 75yds. girls, 6 to 10. consolation race. —June Williamson 1, Tane Kokcr 2. Boy r s’ three-legged race.—Johnson Kereiccre 1, Frank Dailey 2. NOVELTY EVENTS.

Throwing the cricket ball (9 entries). — R, Richardson 84yds. 1, Barry and Dailey, tied 2. . Stepping-tne-chain (35 entries). —Kahu Te Hau, 66ft. o£-in., 1; J. Fuller 2. Potato race (18 entries).—Cooper 1, Jobson 2. Sack race.—Dailey 1, Pilcher 2, Gregory 3.