ST. ANDREWS SPORTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 14 December 1925, Page 4

ST. ANDREWS SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Patron, Rev. A. McNeur; president, Mr F. S. Hanson; judges, running and cycling, Messrs H. O’Neill, Fred Martin, H. Edwards, and J. J. Hickson; jumping, Messrs G. Ford and S. Hosains; wrestling Messrs G. Munro, i J . Hynes and G. Batchelor; stepping competition, Messrs T. Hubbard, D. France and. T. Roonoy; children’s events, Messrs Jas. Stoweli, E. J. Hash ynd R. Bagrie; ideal handicapper, Mr H. O’Neill; official liandicappers, Messrs G. V. Tozer and J. \V: Waidic; timekeeper, Mr H. i'H. Fraser; starter, Mr E. Cos|grove; assist»nt starters, Messrs E. Wilson and E. Batchelor; supervisor, Mr 11. Gray; cleTks of the (course, Messrs H. Stoweli, H. Brunton and B. Hoskin; field stewards, Messrs A. Lyall, E. G; Coles, E. H. Hoskins, G. Smith and D. Kennedy; voucher steward, Mr J. Kennedy; press steward, Rev. D. Rankin; assistant secretary, Mr W. J. Henderson; hon. ' .secretary, Mr L. O’Loughlini, The St. Andrews Caledonian. Society held' their annual sports in Victoria Park on Saturday. The weather was ideal for the event, but; it was fortunate that it was just at the . end of the day’s programme that a southerly wind sprang up and rain fell. The attendance was large, and the. sports seem to become more popular, every year. There were a large nuffiber of visitors from Timaru, and besides a/ full .-tram several journeyed to the sports by motor-car. . Other parts of South Canterbury were also well re- > presented. The tracks were, in good order,, especially the running track. ■ ■No accidents occurred during the day, but ;about the second time round in the mi'le bicycle handicap several riders were bunched just past the finishing post,, and jn an attempt to make an opening one of the riders was bumped back, and was able to gain control of his machine just in time.

The competent band of officials under 1 the president (Mr S. F. Sansen) did great work throughout the day, and it must be gratifying to them that their efforts resulted in such a, successful gathering. Messrs L. O’Loughlin and.. J. M. Ireland again! discharged the secretarial duties in an efficient manner. Before the train from Timaru reached the sports,' several children’s j races and district events had been held. .The open running events attracted i good fields. The Sheffield handicap, j the (principal event on tho card, went , to Jr Murphy, who, from 8 yards defeated W. Tubb (10yds) by about a yard. Murphy won the 100 yards also. • Thoymile provided' a- victory for T. Chamberlain, and the 220 went to C. Garven, who has just recently joined' : the ranks of professionals. • Garven was a -consistent performer in Y.M.C.A. events held of late. A popular win was .'that of the veteran, W. Smylie, in the 440 yards. Smylie had to move at the finish to defeat S. Johnson, who'j also performed creditably. The ; 880 yards was taken by S. Johnson, who -worn-in a convincing manner from A. ,R. !■ King. A popular event was the 320 -yards, hurdles. All the competitors the hurdles successfully, arid (a good finish saw J. Bracken win 1 from C. Garven. In the amateur events, the fields showed a marked im- ' provement on those of last year. The 100 ‘yards attracted a good field, and (was.won by J. Fraser, who defeated j D. .Tate in the final by two yards. Fraser ran very Consistently at the ! High School sports. The 880 yards was carried off by D. Tate, who, after, a ding-dong finish',' defeated R. Hillary. -•ln.the cycling events, the mile went to F. Ward, with Hay, who was an oasy,. winner in his heat, in second place. The two mile proved a victory tor A. Hall, who had a bit in reserve rounding the bend for homo, and won in nice fashion from Hay. The principal .event, .the St. Andrews Wheel Race, went to Willmott, who also j annexed the event last year. Interest in the local race was not sustained. Munro. from scratch took up the run- i ning_ from the start, and quickly over- ' hauling the leaders, won easily. . The wrestling and field events were; full of interest, and enthusiasts found much to enjoy in the dancing : and piping contests.

RUNNING. 100 Yards Boys’ Race (under 16; 10s, os).—l. Edwards I, McPhail 2. 100 Yards District'Maiden Handicap; 21s, 10s.—J. Murphy 1, F. Shea 2. Married Men’s Race (district), 100 yards.—F. Hansen 1, E. G. Colos 2. Hopgood Cup; 100 yards (district boys).—B. Galletley 1, K. Payno 2. 100 Yards v Open Handicap; 40s, 15s, 7s 6d.—First heat: E. Burns (6yds), 1; J. H. Harris (scr), 2. A close finish; time, 10 4-ssec. Second heat: J. Murphy (6Jyds), 1; W. Tubb (Byds), 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Third heat: •C. Garven (7-)yds), 1; F. Cain (6J yds), 2. Time, 10 l-ssec. Final: J. Murphy, l; C. Garven, 2;.F. Cain, 3. 880 Yards Open Handicap; 70s, 30s, 16s.—S. Johnson (15yds), 1; A. .R. King (20yds), 2; W. Smylie (scr), 3. Won by about 10 yards. Time, 2min 4 2-ssec. 135 Yards Sheffield Handicap ;, 100 s, 60s, 30s. —First heat: W. Tubb (1(3 yds), 1; E. Burns (Byds), 2. Won by a yard. ' Time, 14sec. Second heat: J. Murphy (Byds), 1; D. Clarke (11J yds), 2. Won by a foot. Time, 13 3-ssec. Third heat: A. Smith (4£yds), 1; G. Hughes (11yds), 2. Won by inches. Time, Msec. Final: J. Murphy, 1; W. Tubb, 2; D. Clark, 3. ,Won by a yard. Time, 13 2-ssec. One Mile Open Handicap; 70s, 30s, 15s. —I. Chamberlain (55yds), 1; W. jWoston (syds), 2; AY. Smylie (scr), 3. No time taken.

220-Yards Open Handicap; 60s, 20s, 10s. —First heat: O. Smith (7yds), 1; H. Bash (12yds), 2; J. H. Harris r), 3. Time, 24sec. Second heat: Garven (13yds), 1; AV. Tubb (13 yds), 2; F. Maynard (4 yds), 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. Final: C. Garven, 1; 0. Smith, 2: Cain, 3. Won by three yards! No time taken. 440-Yards Open Handicap- 703. 80s, 15s.—W. Smylie (18yds), 1; S. Johnson (10 yards), 2; A. R. King (18yds), 3. IVVon by about a yard. Time, 53 3-ssec. 120 Yards Hurdle Race; 60s, 20s, 10s—First heat: E. Stocker (scr), 1; J. S. Murphy (3yds bhd), 2. Time, 21 1-5 sec. Second heat: J. Bracken (2yds bhd), 1; C. Garven, 2. Time, 23 4-5 sec. Final: J. Bracken, 1; jO. Garven, 2; J. S. Murphy, 3. Won Vy a yard. No time taken. ' 100 Yards Amateur Handicap.— First heat: J. Murphy (7yds), 1: D. L. Tate (scr), 2; E. A. Lee (2yds), 3. Time, llsec. Second heat: J. Fraser (2yds), 1; R- Davies (Byds), 2; Flescelles (Byds), 3. Time, llsec Final: J. Fraser, 1; D. L. Tate, 2. Won by 2 yards. lime, 10 4-oscc. 880 Yards Amateur Handicap.—D. L. Tate (scr), 1; R. Hillary (12yds), 2; J. Freeman (40yds), 3. Mon by o’yards. No time taken.

CYCLING. Old Timers’ District Cycle Race; li miles. —E. Wilson 1 C. Hoslun 2. Tivo Miles District; 30s, los, «s Gd Mum o (scr), 1 ; J. Rouse (150yds), 2- L. McKenzie (135vds), 3. Mon easily. Time, smin 23 4-ssec One Mile; 40s, 20s.—hirst Heat: E. Fitzgeruld (10yds), 1 ; AY .AY illmott (scr), 2; A. Hall (lOoyds), 3. A\on easily. Time, 3mm, 2osee. Second J'cat - J. Hay (105yds), 1 ; F. AY aid (syds), 2; J. Hogg (15yds), 3. Won eusilv. Time, 3mm, ISsec. F. Ward, 1; J. Hay, 2; J. Hogg, .3. AVon by a length. lime, _mm, 20 Two AUle Handicap; 60s 203,10^First heat: J. Hay (lUoyds), 1; M.

AVillmott (scr), 2; F. AVard (10yds), 8. Won easily. Time, 4min 55 l-sscc. Second lioat: P. Tutty (150 yds), 1; E. Fitzgerald (20yds), 2; A. Hall (105yds), 3; A. Gillett (190yds), 4 AVon bj r a wheel. No time taken. Final: A. Kali, 1; J. Flay, 2; A. Gillett, 3. Won by a length. Time, 4min 48sec. St. Andrews M T hecl Race; 755, 30s, los. —First heat: E. Fitzgerald (15yds), 1; J. Hay (150yds), 2; P. Tutty (115 yds), 3. Won easily. Time, 3min, 42sec. Second heat: F. AVard (10yds;, 1; AV, AVillmott (scr), 2; A. Gillett (145yds), 3. Won by half a length. Time, 3min, 46 l-ssec. Final: MV AVillmott, 1; F. Ward, 2; P. Tutty, 8. Time, 3min 34 4-ssec. , FIELD EVENTS. i Putting tho Shot; 2Us, 10s. —J. Murphy,. 36ft sJin, i; AV. O’Connor, 36ft 2in, 2; P. Murphy, 35ft lin, 3. Throwing the Hammer: 20s, 10s. —A. Scott, 96rt 6in, 1; J. Dunstan, 99ft 4m, 2- J. Murphy, 98ft ll£in, 3. High Jump; 20s, 7s 6d. —J. Murphy (2iin), sft Sin, 1; J. Bracken (sm), sft, 2; C. Hoskins (Sin), 4ft llin, 3: Hop, Step and Jump; 20s, 7s Gd. —J. Murphy (scr), 41ft lin, 1; H. Hoskiu (2ft), 39ft 9in, 2. Running Long Jump; 20s, 7s 6d.—J. Murphy (4iri), 20ffc lin, 1; FT. Ilosking (15in)/l9ft Hin, 2; L. Buchanan (scr), llirt 4 in, 3. AVRESTLTNO. Catch-As-Catch-Can (maiden, list and under); 40s, 20s.—S. Hoskins, 1; J. Braekon, 2. ! Catch-As-Catch-Cnn (onen) ; 30s, ; 15s.—N. McVer, J; L. Foley, 2. Cumberland (open) ; 12.-;t and under.- —A. Scott, 1 ; L. Foley. 2. Cumberland (open); 30s, 15s. —AV. Scott, 1; L, Foley, 2,

Ladies’ Stepping Competition.—Miss R. Gray, 1; Miss N. Hoskins, 2. Men’s Stepping Competition. —Rev. McNeur, 1; AV. Toohey, 2. DANCING AND PIPING. Highland f ling (girls under 13) ; 15s, /s Oil. —N. Drew, 1; N. Douglas, 2. . Highland Fling (girls under 12) : 15s, vs Gd. —L. Richardson, 1; M. Shilling, 2. . ’ Highland Itccl (girls under 13). —N. Drew, i; L. Richardson, 2. Highland l-'liag under 16); 20s, 'lUs.—L. Fir-- : - ;• T<\ Taylor. .'2. Highland Fling (girls under 16) ; 20s, iOs. —M. Burgoync, i; M. Sinclair, 2. Sean Triubhas (boys under 16) ; 20s, 10s. —E. "Waters, 1 : TV Taylor, 2. Sword Dance (girls under 16) ; 20s, 10s. —M. Burgoyuo," 1 ; M. Sinclair, 2. Scan' Triubhas (girls under 18): 21s, 10s.—C. Kyle. I ; M. Thompson, 2. Irish Jig (girls under 18) ; 20s, 10s< — C. Kvle, 1 ; M. Burgoyne, 2. Sailors’ Hornpipe (girls under 18) ; 2(L, 10s.—M. Thompson', 1; M. Sinclair, o; Bagpipe Marches (onen) ; 2f)s, 10s. — G. Robertson. 1 ; N. Skinner, 2. Bagpipe Marches ( Waimate Pipe Band) ; 20s, 10s. —J. Borthwick, 1 ; A. Hawkins, 2. Strathspeys and Reeds ('open); -"Os, ]os. —G. Robertson, 1: N. Skinner, 2. Mr D. Sinclair, junr's. cup, for most, points for dancing, under 13, was awarded to N. Drew.