SPORTS HELD AT MIDHIRST

Taranaki Daily News, 23 March 1934, Page 6

SPORTS HELD AT MIDHIRST

BRIGHT ANNUAL MEETING. CYCLING, RUNNING, CHOPPING. As befits a meeting that ranks among the best in Taranaki, the annual sports at Midhirst yesterday easily upheld the standard of recent years in providing a wide range of running, cycling and chopping events that were characterised by large fields and good finishes without exception. The weather was perfect and the track was in good order, so that most events returned fast times and enabled the public to see the competitors giving their best performances. The chopping was conducted in a special area set aside for it at one end of the ground. These raised banks gave everyone a clear view of all the entrants. The chops were placed between track events and as a result there was something to’ watch all the time. A loud speaker installation announced the results and features of interest or relayed music,, while a merry-go-round kept the children amused. It is notable that though it was the first chop of the season- and handicapping was therefore difficult, Mr. J. Graham had the entrants so well timed that the prize money was very evenly distributed. The handicapping of the other events was also good. The machinery shop attached to the dairy factory was converted into a refreshment room, where a committee of ladies catered. The attendance was practically, the same as last year and the gate yielded £3l 10s.

A very well patronised dance, for which the Ambassadors played, was held at night Details are:— Running and Cycling. 100 yards open:—First heat: A. Mcßoberts (6yds) 1, W. A. Aubrey (9yds) 2, C. Fox (7yds) 3; time 10 2-ss. Second heat; F. Frethey (Byds) 1, E. Winmill (11yds) 2, B. Williams (11yds) 3; time 10 l-ss. Final: Frethey 1, Mcßoberts 2, Fox 3; time 10 l-ss. Half-mile cycle:—First heat: R. Mischewski (120yds) 1, R. Williams (120yds) 2, G. Parker (20yds) 3; time Im. 10 3-ss. Second heat: H. Eva (60yds) 1, J. Foote (20yds) 2, T. W. Hookham (40yds) 3; time Im. 10 2-ss. Third heat: W. Ashman (65 yds) 1, T. Hore (30yds) 2, C. Bourke (20yds) 3; time Im. Ils. Final: Eva 1, Ashman 2, Hookham 3; time Im. 7 4-ss. 880 yards open: J. F. Telford (30yds) 1, M. Steiner (45yds) 2, G. Tuffery (70yds) 3; time Im. 55 3-ss. One mile cycle:—First heat: E. K. Stockman (60yds) 1, T. Hore (60yds) 2, M. Wiley (80yds) 3; time 2m. 265. Second heat: T. W. Hookham (80yds) 1, R. Yardley (70yds) 2, C. Bourke (20yds) 3; time 2m. 31 2-ss. Final: Stockman 1, Hookham 2, Wiley 3; time 2m. 255. One mile local maiden cycle: R. Vallis (170yds) 1, L. Pittams (scr.) 2, W. Guthrie (80yds) ,3; time 2m. 295. 75 yards school girls: L. Garrard 1, F. Ogier 2, M. Uhlenberg 3; time 9 2-ss. 220 yards: F. Frethey (18yds) 1, C. Fox (15yds) 2, A. Mcßoberts (14yds) 3; time 21 3-ss. 75 yards, single ladies: Miss May Hall 1, Miss Maggie Hall 2, Miss G. Anderson 3; time 9 3-ss. Married ladies: Mrs. R. Wilson 1, Mrs. Hall 2, Mrs. R. Jackson 3; time 10 l-ss. Two mile cycle: C. Parker (scr.) 1, J. Foote (40yds) 2, M. Wiley (130yds) 3; time sm. 7 4-ss. 440 yards open: W. A. Aubrey (40yds) 1, C. Fox (30yds) 2, B. Williams (55yds) 3; time 50s. Men’s sack race: J. Malone 1, J. E. Kelly 2, A. Guthrie 3. Three mile cycle: L. Pittams (340yds) I, V. Robson (320yds) 2, C. H. Pittams (340yds) 3; time 7m. 31 4-ss. One mile run: G. Tuffery (100yds) 1, W. G. Lowe (100yds) 2, M. Steiner (60 yds) 3; time 4m. 29 2-ss. Ladies’ nail-driving: Mrs. E. Adlam 1. Chopping. 12in. open maiden: L. Pittams (45.) and D. Kerr (25.) 1 equal, H. Mills (25.) 3; time 53 2-ss. 12in. suppliers: T. Boniface (125.) 1, C. H. Pittams (45.) 2, J. Reid (scr.) 3; time 49 2-ss. , „„ v , 12in. open: L. R. Wooldridge (18s.) 1, J. Neustroski (175.) 2, A. O. Belk (225.) 3; time 375. Win. Midhirst handicap: A. R. Shewry (195.) 1, L. R. Wooldridge (215.) 2, A. O. Belk (245.) 3; time Im. 2 3-ss.

PETRIE SHIELD PRESENTED. WIN FOR THE METHODIST CLIJB. The junior tennis clubs in the Stratford district were engaged in an organised competition this season for the first time. The Petrie Shield, which was

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/ presented by Mr. J. Petrie junr., was the trophy at stake, and it was presented to the winning team, Methodist, at an afternoon at the Methodist courts yesterday. In the absence of Mr. H. E. Latirence, Mr. J. McAllister presented the shield to the captain of the team, Mr. R. 3oyd, congratulating the team on its success but expressing a hope that it would have to work hard to retain the shield next season. Mr. Boyd said he hoped the shield would fulfil the object for which it had been presented—the fostering of junior tennis. The Rev. T. Skuse spoke briefly, referring to Mr. S. W. White as the originator of the idea at the official opening of the Methodist courts last year Mr. H. S. Laurence had also done good work as secretary. Appreciation of Messrs. Whyte’s and Laurence’s,., efforts was carried by acclamation. Mr. Whyte said Mr. Laurence should have all the credit as the man who had started the competition when others could not. He hoped to see seven or eight teams in the competition next SeaSOD. Cheers were given for the losing clubs and Mr. L. Redshaw replied on behalf of Cardiff. Mr. T. Boyle on behalf of Stratford congratulated Methodist on its unbeaten record.

GENERAL ITEMS. Eltham Bowling To-day. The one-day tournament of the Eltham Bowling Club will be held today. Tour of .Pipe Band. The Stratford Pipe Band will visit Otorohanga on Easter Monday and play for the sports meeting there.