COUNTRY SPORTS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16914, 1 April 1929, Page 8

COUNTRY SPORTS

SECOND EDITION.

TE KARAKA MEETING WEATHER MARS SUCCESS Despite i lie unpropitious weather conditions this morning, the committee lot' the Te Karaka Returned Soldiers Sports Clul) decided to carry on with thenmeeting. A cold westerly wind with occasional showers made conditions on

the ground uncomfortable 'both for competitors and .spectators, and during the morning there was only a small attendance. The popularity of the Easter meeting at Te Karaka was demonstrated by tiie large- entries received for most events, and had the weather remained line there would have been no doubt of the success of the function from all points of view. However, the best was done under die circumstances, and if the financial result is not up to expectations it will not be through want of effort on the pari of the energetic committee. Owing to the threatening weather the events were late in starting. The track was in splendid order. Results: lOOvds flat handicap.—First heat: G. H. Mills (9ivds) 1. H. White (B_yds) 2. W. Rum (9_yds) 3. Time. 10 4-ssec. Second heat: F. Dohbie (SJryds) 1. 0. Hartley (7vds) 2, R. Mace (9yds) 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. Third heat: J. Keane (13yds) 1, L. Parker (9yds) 2, L. Morrow (12vds) 3. Time, 10 3-osec. lOOvds ladies' handicap.—First heat: Miss'R. Algie (llvds) 1, Miss P. Tier (8-iyds) 2, Miss R. amies (9.}yds) 3. lime.. 12sec. Second heat: Miss M. .Nicol (154yds) 1. Miss F. Flanagan (9_yds) 2. Mis" M. Nicol (7_yds) 3. Time, 11 3-5 sec. 880vd.s cycle handicap.—First heat : .1. Hibbert. (75yds) 1. M. McMahon (20yds) 2, P. McMahon (sor.) 3. Time, lrain 18 l-ssec. Second heat: W. Tliompson (65vds) 1. F. Pollard (10yds) 2, J. Sutton (100yds) 3. Time, lrain 18 2,-ssec. P. Scholium, 65yds. finished third, hut was disqualified for passing on the inside. 880yds. flat handicap: .)'. Roberts (Byds.) 1; W.(Hutchinson (40yds.), 2; l.'Woodberry (85yds.) :i. Time, 2min 3 2-. r )see. lOOvds. flat handicap final: L. Barker 1, J. Keane 2, R. Dohbio 3. Time, 10 3-sscc.

Ladies'' lOOvds. handicap final: Miss Algie 1, Miss Tier 2, Mrs Xieol .".. Time, 11 ."Msec. 800yds. evele handicap, final: .T. Hibbert 1, '.T. Sutton 2, F. Pollard 3. Time, limn. 16sec. Maiden ehop handicap, Ist heat: F. Greaves (20scc), 1; J. LeProu (20 sec ), 2. Time, '7l 2-3 sec. Second heat, A. Graham (15sec), 1; M. Printo (18sec), 2. Time, 57SCC. Flag race on horseback (fi entries): it. Moore 1, D. Campbell 2.

MANUTUKE MEETING DISAPPOINTING ATTENDANCE Despite the fact that heavy rain fell this morning in Gisborne, the weather was more or, less favorable for the Mamituko Sports Club's sth annual meeting, held at Te Arni Domain today. The attendance early in the day Avas disappointing, but there was a hope that it would increase, as the day wore on. Splendid entries were, received in tiie equestrian events, and the performances of the placed competitors were of a good standard. The athletes found the going a litfTe heavy, and consequently times were slow, the committee did everything to make a success of the Junction, and if the meeting is a financial failure it will not be for want, of organisation. The results of the early events were

as under: — ICOyds. Maiden Cup (3 entries): (-. Quinu (14yds.) 1, K. Hepburn (Byds.) 2. Won bv four yards. Time, 10 3-ssec. Long'jump (7 entries): S. Shanks [Am) 1. T.'Cooper (13in.) 2. Length, 18ft.

<4in. I'ony jump (15 entries): R. Oillman s Every' Time J, R. Gillman's Tiuhoa '?,, V. Bryant's Spider 3. Flag race. (12 entries): C. Cooper 1, .!. Jobson 2, C, Cooper 3.

RUATORIA MEETING A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING The East Coast was rather more forttmate in its weather on Saturday than was Gisborno and the surrounding dis-

trict, and the Ruatoria Sports Club was able to hold its annual meeting under fairly satisfactory conditions. The attendance was good, and, competition in the, various .events very spirited Horse events, running races, and chopping handicaps comprised the. main attractions, and two competitions open to the general public, _ in the form or drop-kicking and weight estimating, drew dozens of post entries. The flag race and bending race on horseback hud W and! 15 entries respectively, and there were 14 entries in the maiden

horse jump. The chopping men patronised the sports well, each of the handicaps having 10 entries. The meeting was; conducted by a capable committee, with Mr. J. M. Reedy as president and Mr. A, W. Kirk as hon. secretary. A large number of stewards gave their services to the club, and each section of the meeting was carried on without unnecessary delays. The children's races were one of the features to which special attention was paid, and the club was well rewarded by the interest shown by parents in these events. The judges were: Messrs. J. Gates, horse events; J. Hogan and Hori Kaiwai, cycle and foot events; H. C. Beach, J. Ryan, and J. D. Fenn, chopping events. The work of the handicappers was responsible for some excellent finishes in all classes, and excitement ran high especially in connection with the chops. The weight estimating competition attracted 98 entries, and will be decided within a day or two.

Results of events decided on Saturday were:—

Boys' race, 75yds: Teddy Ward 1, Herbert Beach 2, James Walker 3. Girts' race. 75vd.fi: Mary White I, Rata Mamakau 2, IT. Materoa 3/ 100yds handicap, open (10 entries): W. Hogan 1, W. Short 2, R. Ludbrook 3. 150yds feces' race: T. Tawa. 1, Rangi Takatu 2, R,. "Kaiwai 3. 150yds girls' race: Betty Taingahno 1. Lucy Lambert 2, ,T. Haengn 3. 220yds handicap, open (9 entries): W. Ho'ran 1, Wi Tuhou 2. R. Ludbrook 3. One-mile cycle race, open (3 entries) : E. Hamilton 1. Maiden horse jump (14 entries): W. Hogan 1, R. Bicknell 2. Standing chop (10 entries): W. Tuboro 1, Noki Hennre 2, C. Milner 3. Open horse jump (9 entries) : W. Haenga. 1, J. McLean 2. L. McCafferv 3. Sack race (7 entries): H. Atkins 1, H. Nape 2. Drop-kick competition (63 entries) : A. Manuel 1. Flag race (17 entries): J. Penfold 1, M. Barber 2. 440yds. handicap, onen (7 entries): A. McLauchlan 1, A. W. Brassey 2, R. Beach 3. '

Two-mill? cycle rare (4 entries) : K. Hamilton 3. Bending rare (15 entries): R. G. Pattnllo 1, R. Kalai 2. Wire jump (10 entries) : N. flaenga 1, 11. C. Reach 2. Hnclerhnwl chop (10 entries): C. Milner 1, Nolci Hennro 2, W. Tuhoro 3. Half-mile flat handicap (3 entries): C. R. Thatcher 1, Or. C. Morgan 2.