MARION JUNCTION ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10892, 5 March 1914, Page 8

MARION JUNCTION ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS.

A RECORD GATHERING.

OFFICIALS. Handicappeis Pedestrian: Messrs O. E, Gibbons and A. Way, Motor Cycling; Mr Q, Tortenson, Palmerston North. Judges: Messrs J Walker, H. M. Baker, E. Murphy, and R. Gordon. Referee: Mr O. E. Gibbons. Supervisor: Mr A. Way. Starter: Mr D. Henderson. Timekeeper: Mr R. F. Wood, Favoured with ideal weather, the Marton Junction Sports attracted a large attendance, the chief attraction being the motor cycle events. There was an average of twelve starters in ea-ch 'Of these races, and although the winners won fairly easy, the finishes between the placed men were always exciting. The 15 mile event was notable for its mishaps, eight competitors being unable to finish through their machines going yvrong. Mr G. Tortenson, Palmerston North, acted as handicapper for the cycle events, and Mr R. F. Wood as timekeeper fo? all events. Mr D. Henderson made a capable starter, and Messrs O. B. Gibbons and A. Way as handioappers of the pedestrians were responsible for some close finishes, especially in the Consolation, the field of seven finishing within a yard of.each other. S. Hartley, a young Marton runner, put up a good performance, whining the Maiden, 100 yards and 440 yards off the limits in fast times, and F. Nesdale’s first in the haltmile and second in the mile were also meritorious performances. L. Aiken won the mile handicap, cutting out the distance in 4mins47seoe. Mr H. O. Brewer made an elficient secretary, and had all details well in hand. The Marton Junction Baud played a number of musical selections. The general committee, Messrs R. Whale, L. Gronu, A. Whale, W. Conder, H. Baker W. Douglas, and R. Gordon, had the track in good order, and deserve credit for the manner in which they conducted the meeting, and they were ably assisted by Messrs J. Walker and E, Murphy. Resulis;— 130 Yards Maiden. Ist trophy value £1 Is, 2nd trophy value 7s 6d.

S. Hartley I, A. Graham 3, T. H. Bartholomew 3. Six starters. Won by b yard. Time, 13seos. 100 Yards Handicap. Ist trophy value £3 3s, 2nd trophy value £l, 3rd trophy value 10a.

First heat: S. Hartley, 10yds. i, E. J. Williams, Gyds. 2, H. Martis, sor. 3. Time. 9 3 ssecs. Second heat: F. Nesdale, 9yds. 1, W. Darby, 6yda. 3, O. S. Boyle, Tyds. 3. Time, lOseoa. Final heat: S. Hartley 1, H. Martis 2, E. J. Williams 3 A splendid race, won by a foot. Time, 9 3-oseos.

Novice Motor Cycle Race, five miles. Ist prize £3, 2nd prize £l.

J. L. Foabester, 35gpcs., 1; J. Burgess, 20secs., 2; N. Porter, 35soes., 3. E. N. Browne. 40secs., E, Todd, 50, J. O’Brien, 50, and W. Penny, 60, also competed. Won fairly easy, second aud third close together. Time, Grains 31secs.

220 Yards Handicap. Ist trophy value £3 3s, 2nd trophy 30s, 3rd trophy 10s.

H. Martis. sor., 1; E. J. Williams, 12yds.. 2; W. P. Harper, 33yds., 8. W. Darby, 9, H. T. Bartholomew 18, and A Cameron 30, also ran. Won comfortably. Time, 21 8-sseos. Ten Miles Motor Cycle Race. Ist £5, 2nd £2. 3rd £1

J. Boucher, Radge, SOseos., 1; H. CollJuson, Matchless, sor., 2; J Bruce, Indian, sor., 8; J. Dawber, Douglas, 13558C5., 4. Won fairly easy, Inches separating second and third men. S. W, Morrison, sor., J. Burgess 40, F. O. Jones 70, A. Boag 80, E. N. Browne 95, G. H. Tomline 0, J O’Brien 100, and N. Porter 85, also competed. Half-Mile Handicap. Ist trophy £4 4s, 2nd trophy 80s, Bid trophy 10s.

F. Neadale, 70yds., 1 ; R. Sinclair, 60yds., 3; J. Lowe, 60yds., 8. Won easily. Twelve starters Time, Imin 58aecs.

Three Miles Motor Cycle Race. Ist £3, 2nd £l, 3rd 10s.

G. H. Tomline, A. J. S , 45aecs. 1; S. W. Morrison, Indian, snr., 2; H. Collinson, Matchless, sor., 8; J. Bruce, Indian, sor., 4. Won easily. Also Competed : J. Burgess 12, F. O. Goldsmith 20, R. J. Jones 30, A. Bong 25, 'J. Boucher 30, E N. Browne 80, J Dawber 85, J. O’Brien 80, J. L. Foubister 15, and W. •Porter 35. Time, Btuins. 89 8 ssecs. 440 Yards Handicap Ist trophy £8 Bs, 2nd trophy 80s, 3rd trophy 10s.

S. Hartley, 45yds., 1; E, J. Williams, 35yds., 3; A. T. Bartholomew, 40yds., 8. Twelve starters. Fifteen Miles Motor Cycle Race. Ist £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £l.

S. W. Morrison, Indian, sor. 1; N. Porter, Triumph, loOsecs., 2; J. Burgess, Matchless, 70seos. 3. Also competed: H. Oollinson, scr, T. Bruce scr, F. C. Goldsmith 120, A. Boag 150, J. Boucher 135, E. N. Browne 150, R. J. Jones, 120, J. Dawber 31 and Q. H. Tomllne 230. Bruce’s machine skidded after he bad traversed about eight miles aud he came to grief, but was not seriously hurt. Tomlines’ machine went wrong when leading at the end of nine, miles. Oollinson’s handle bars shifted just as he started, and he took part in the race, and Jones' belt came off at the starting post With the exception of the placed men the competitors had a bad run. Morrison won fairly easy at the finish. Time, ISknins 6 3-5 secs.

Ona Mile Handicap Ist trophy £4 4s, 2nd trophy 30?, 3rd trophy ' 10s.

L. Aiken, 120yds, 1; F. Nesdale, 110yds,, 3; H. Qnittenden, 130yds., 8. Won by two yards. Time, 4mins 47secs.

Boys’ Race, under 16, 100 yards. Ist trophy value 12s 6d, 2nd 2s

W. Arbuokle 1, B. Morris 3. 320 Yards Consolation. Ist trophy £2 2s, 2nd trophy £l, 3rd trophy 7s 6d.

O H. Pugh, 12yds, 1; H. T. Bartholomew 3 ; T. D, Hicks 3, Time, 13seos.

Five Milas Force i Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd 153.

N. Porter, Triumph, SOsecs., 1; B. J. Jones, Radge, SOsecs., 2; E.

N. Brown. Rudge, 55seos. 3. Also competed: H. Oollinson, sor, J. Burgess 25, J. L, Fonbister 40, F. G. Goldsmith 50 Dawber 70, Time, 6mins 8 3-6seos.