ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 May 1926, Page 4

ATHLETICS.

RAHOTU SPORTS A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Cold intermittent showers marred the proceedings at the Rahotu Athletic Club’s annual sports on Wednesday. Despite the weather, it was thought advisable to hold the sports, which, opart from the discomfort, were quite successful. There was a great variety of events, the cycling and chopping being particularly exciting, although the cycling track was slippery and the final of the Rahotu chop took place in the rain. A large number of care brought people from the surrounding district and were invaded for shelter during the showers. The New Plymouth Pipe Band was in attendance, and enlivened the proceedings with the skirl of the pipes. The handicapping, in the capable hands of Mr. Ilansen, was responsible for some exciting finishes, the cycling especially being very closely contested. Th® officials in charge of the sports consisted of the secretary, Mr. G. D. Dawson; timekeeper, Mr. J. Bennett; chopping judges, Messrs. L. Fisher, W. Fleming, and H. G. Clarke; starter, Mr. F. Julian; running judges, Messrs. T. Farquahar, H. Young and A. Chapman; starter, Mr. S. Willoughby; stewards, Messrs. T. Willcox and A. Dilhooly; dancing judge, Mr. A. Weir; cycling stewards, Messrs. D. G. Prosser. H. Dilhooly and R. Fleming. A feature of the proceedings was the dancing, which was considered by the judge to be equal to any in the North Island. Fast times were recorded in both the chopping and cycling events. The results of the events were as follow: DANCING. Irish Jig (first gold medal, second silver medal). —Miss D. Clouston (86 points) 1, Miss L. Fleming (81 points) Sword Dance.—Miss J. Kirk (90) I, Miss D. Clouston (88) 2. Juvenile Highland Dancing.—Miss M. Wier (85) 1, Miss L. Fleming (75) 2, Miss Taumatea (73) 3. Highland Fling, open.——Miss B. Ross 1, Miss D. Clouston 2, Miss J. Kirk 3. After the sports an exhibition of dancing was given in the hall, where Misses Clouston, Kirk and Ross and Master Ross danced a reel for a prize presented by Mr. J. McLeod, which was won by Miss Ross. CYCLING. One Mile Handicap (first 80s, second 30s, third 10s)._S. W. McCann (20yds) 1, C. Parker (10yds) 2, D. George (80 yds) 3. Time, 3min 19sec. Also started: R. Yardley, A. Bettridge and L. Williamson. Two Miles Handicap (first 160 s, second 50s, third 20s). —C. Parker (40yds) I, S. W. McCann (50yds) 2, L. Williamson (150yds) 3. Time not taken. Also started: D. George, R. Yardley, L. Gargon, H. Bocoek, A. Bettridge and F. Lielitwark. Three Miles Handicap (first 120 s, second 40s, third 20s).—S. W. McCann (60 yds) 1, C. Parker (50yds) 2, L. Williamson (240yds) 3. Time not taken. Eight started. RUNNING. 150 Yards Maiden (first 40s, second 20sj.—J. Scanlon 1, G. Noonan 2. Time, 17sec. Seven started. 100 Yards Handicap (first 120 s, second 40s, third 20s). —First heat: R. Irwin (10yds) 1, J. Scanlon (11yds) 2, J. W. .Finlayson (7yds) 3; time not taken. Second heat: T. Taunt (11yds) 1, A. Mcßoberts (11yds) 2, G. Noonan (10 yds) 3; time, 10 4-ssec. Final: R. Irwin 1; time, 10 1-Ssec. 220 Yards Handicap (first 100 s, second 40s, third 20s). —T. Taunt (22yds) 1, R. Pattinson (18yds) 2, R. Irwin (18yds) ,3. Time, 24 2-ssec. 220 Yards, under 17 (first 20s, second 10s). —C. Harding 1. R. Noonan 2, McLeod 3. 440 Yards Handicap (first 100 s, second 40s, third 20s).- —R. Irwin (35yds) 1, R. Pattinson (22yds) 2 Time, 52 see. 880 Yards Handicap (First 80s, second 30s, third 10s). —J. W. Finlayson (10 yds) 1. Time not taken. CHOPPING. Maiden Chop, 12in log (first 60s, second 20s). —Fust heat: J. Waiwiri (24 sec) 1, W." Crawford (20sec) 2; time, 55 see. Second heat: L. Wooldridge (27 see) 1, M. Corbett (24sec) 2, H. E. Ehrhorn 3; time, 52sec. Final: J. Waiwiri 1, M. Corbett 2, W. Crawford 3; no time taken.

Rahotu Chop, loin log (first 400 s and gold medal donated by Mr. J. Bennett, second 100 s, third 40s). —First heat: C. Volzke (15sec) 1, S. M. Coombe (22sec) 2, J. Waiwiri (30sec) 3; time, Imin 23 2-ssee. Second heat: E. J. Ekdahl (28 see) 1, W. White (20sec) 2, H. Burkett (24sec). 3; time, Imin 35see. Final: S. M. Coombe 1., H. Burkett 2, E. J. Ekilahl 3.

12-inch chop.—ln the final of this event the placing was given as E. Ekdahl 1, H. Burkett 2, and M. Hill 3, but Burkett protested against Ekdahl for “slabbing” and the protest was upheld, Ekdahl being disqualified. During the afternoon a very pleasant programme of music was given by the New Plymouth Pipe Band, under Sergeant J. McKinnon. The marching round the track was much appreciated. At the dance in the evening the Pipe Band also played, and Miss Wier gave an exhibition sword dance. WAITUI SPORTS. DETAILS OF EVENTS. Favoured by beautiful weather, a most successful sports gathering was held at Waitui yesterday. About fifty cars conveyed a large number of people

to the grounds from the surrounding districts. The standard of events, for which there were good entries, was very high, and the running was particularly well contested, the points prize being won by J. W. Finlayson, who tied with R. Watson and won the toss. Refreshments, under the management of Mrs. W. Lyon, were available on the grounds. Other officials were: Starter, Mr. E. Spurdie; judges, Messrs. J. Buckley, S. Beauchamp and W. V. McIntyre; time-keeper, Mr. E. Maetzig. The results were: — CHOPPING. 12-inch maiden chop. —First heat: N. Dodunski 1, D. Lambert 2, C. Lyons 3, Eleven started. Second heat: J. F. Dodunski 1, B. Dravitski 2, L. Schrieber 3. Ten started. Final: B. Dravitski 1, D. Lambert 2, L. Schrieber 3. Time, 53sec. Winner’s time, 48sec. 12-inch open.—First heat: H. Burkett 1, N. Dodunski 2. A. O. Dowman 3. Eight started. Second heat: J. F. Dodunski 1, C. Volski 2, A. Williams 3. Five started. Third heat: D. Lambert 1, L. Schrieber 2, P. Webb 3. Seven started. Final: H. Burkett 1, C. Volski 2, D. Lambert 3. Time, 36sec. Boys’ 9-inch chop.—F. Smith 1, E. Hintz 2, J. Patu 3. Nine started. OTHER EVENTS. . 100 yards handicap. —First heat: F. Barriball 1, Tawa 2, G. F. Atkinson 3. Five started. Second heat: J. C. Bullock I. R. G. Atkinson 2. Two started. Final: J. C. Bullock' 1, F. Barriball 2, Tawa 3. 220 yards handicap.—J. C. Bullock 1, C. F. Barriball 2, R. G. Atkinson 3. Four started. 100 yards boys under 16.—E. Davy 1, J. Moratti 2, R. Ross 3. Six started. 440 yards handicap. —J. W. Finlayson 1, R. Watson 2, G. F. Atkinson 3. Five started. Married women’s race—Mrs. Thame 1, Mrs. Blackburn 2, Mrs. 0. Blackburn 3. Six started. Single ladies’ race.—Miss Hori Rangi 1, Miss V. Sattler 2, Miss M. Potroz 3. Ten started. 880 yards handicap.—J. W. Finlayson I, J. Dravitski 2, R. Watson 3. 15-inch saw, two cuts. —L. Hunter and mate and C. Lyon and mate 1 equal, F. J. Dodunski and mate 3. Points prizes were won by the following:— _ _ T Medal donated by L. O’Neil.—J. W. Finlayson. . Points prize for chopping, donated by J. S. (“Tap”) O’Neil.Stepping the chain. —J. Moratti 1, JReesby 2, Mrs. W. O’Donnell 8.