WYNDHAM SPORTS

Southland Times, Issue 19173, 18 February 1924, Page 9

WYNDHAM SPORTS

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. (From our Correspondent.) The Wyndham cricketers held a very successful sports meeting on the recreation reserve last Wednesday. For some time the cricket club has been in financial difficulties but the proceeds from this gala will wipe off the balance. Mr G. J. C. Smart, the energetic president of the club, had his arrangements well in hand and he was ably assisted by his staff of helpers. Besides the athletic events, there were competitions for Highland dancing. Afternoon tea rooms and an ice cream parlour did a roaring trade. ’Pie lighter side of the programme included Hind-fold boxing, dart games and ‘‘Aunt Sally. ’ The Wyndham pipe band was in attendance and played much appreciated music. The athletic events went to show that there is promising material in the district and it is hoped that next year a meeting of the same nature will be held. The gate takings amounted to £l5 10s and it is expected to net about £2O from the feeeting. The following were the results:— President’s Handicap, 100yds; Ist trophy value 21s, 2nd trophy value 10s 6d.— Ist heat: I. Botting 21yds, 1; D. H. Caldwell scr, 2; B. Morton Iyd and E. Sherbone 41yds also competed. A good race. Won by an inch. Final: I Botting 2|yds. 1; D. H. Caldwell scr, 2. C. Richards Iyd and J. Dobson 2>yds also competed. The scratch man just failed to get there Time 12secs. Hop, Step and Jump.—lst trophy value 10s? 6d —W. Burgess, 1; George Irvine, 2. Nine entries. Furlong.—lst Trophy value 255, 2nd trophy value 10s 6d—B. Morton syds, 1; W. Burgess 7yds, 2. J. Dobson 10yds, E. Bherbone 10yds A great race between the placed men. Thue 25secs. High Jump.—lst trophy value l(te 6d.— W. Cranstoun. 1: John Irvine 2. Four entries. A splendd exhibition. Sheffield, 135yds--Ist gold medal value 42b, 2nd trophy value 21a—D. H. Caldwell scr, 1; B. Morton scr, 2 W. Burgess per and I. Botting 2yds also ran. Won by a yard Time 15secs. Quarter Mile. —Ist trophy value 255, 2nd trophy value 10? 6d—B. Morton syds, 1; W Burgess scr. 2. Only starters. Long Jump.—lst trophy value 10s fid.— TV Burgess, 1: B. Morton, 2. Highland Fling (under 12 years I. —Miss A. Ward 76points, 1; Master W. Martin 74 points. 2; Miss 7l points, 3. Sword Dance (under 12 years).—Miss A. Ward 84pnints. 1; Master W. Martin 78 pointe. 2; Miss M. Myers 76 points, 3. Highland Fling (under 16 years).—Miss D. Reid, 1; Miss F. Milne, 2; Miss M. Boyle, 3. Sword Dance (under 16 years).—Miss F. Milne, 1; Miss M. Boyle, 2; Miss D. R”id, 3. Highland Fling (open).—Miss A Ward 86 points, 1; Miss M. Myers 84 points, 2; Miss D. Reid 82 points, 3. Six entries. Sean nth ruibhais (open). Miss M. Myers, 1; Miss A Ward, 2; Miss F. Milne 3. Six entries. Marches. —Piper A. Leckie 92 points, 1; Piper H. McDonald 87 points, 2; Four entries.