ATHLETES RACE BRILLIANTLY AT NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19267, 2 January 1931, Page 11

ATHLETES RACE BRILLIANTLY AT NEW YEAR’S DAY SPORTS.

Held yesterday at the Amberley Domain, the annual sports meeting: of the North Canterbury Caledonian Society proved one of the most successful athletic gatherings of the present season. Attended by the most favourable weather conditions, the meeting attracted nearly 1000 spectators, many of whom made the journey from Christchurch. For them the events of the day were full of interest. Well-contested running races, which mostly resulted in cios*a finishes, and cycling events of a good standard provided many thrills and much excitement. Highland dancing and piping competitions also played their part in the success of the day. Excellently controlled by capable officials, the programme, which was a large one, was put through well up to time, there being no hitch in the working of the arrangements at any part of the day. Careful preparation of the tracks during the week resulted in these being in splendid condition, and madte matters enjoyable for competitors. The weather was fine and warm and conditions were ideal for both competitors and spectators. Taken all round the society has good reason to feel that its work in staging the meeting was justified by the results obtained. Many of the best amateur athletes of Canterbury participated in the various events. The competitors were in good form, and in the running races some fast times were recorded. George Hart scored a brilliant victory in the seventyfive yards championship, covering the distance in 7 3-ssec, a time which has seldom been bettered in New Zealand. Hart, who started in a field of four, outclassed the other men, winning by nearly two yards. The other sprint races were all of a high order, the finishes being close and exciting. A good field faced thte starter in the President’s Handicap of 120 yards. The race was won bj' W. J. T. Maunder, a young district competitor who showed speed that was too much for members of Christchurch ciubs who contested the race. One of the best finishes of the day was witnessed in the quarter mile handicap, when after a thrilling race Thacker, of the Old Boys Club and Clark, Sydenham, breasted the tape together. The race was run *n the good time of 50 3-ssec. In the half-mile handicap, which was another fine race, Thacker proved just tco good for Clark, beating him by two yards. Fulford, of Sydenham, registered a fast performance in winning the mile handicap from 110yds in 4min 25sec. The principal cycling event, the Caledonian Wheel Race, was won by J. L. Richards in convincing style, this competitor having a comfortable margin in hand from the rest of the field when lie crossed the lino at the finish. Richards also won the five mile handicap, and, to" complete a good all-round performance, he was placed second in the mile and a half event. In X. Mowatt, Waikari possesses a promising field event competitor. His performance in winning the high jump from scratch at sft 4in and the long jump at 20ft was an excellent one. Results:— Running. 75TDS OPEN HANDICAP. First heat: C. Saundercork (71yds) 1. G. F. Hart (ljyds) 2. C. D. Burn f7Jyds> 3. Time—7 4-ssec. Second heat: H. C. Williams (7yds) 1, G. Murray (31yd») 2, H. C. Robinson (21yds) 3. Time—7 4-sser. Williams (New Brighton) Saundercock (Waikari) 2 Murray (Sumnsr) 3 Williams took the load from the start and, running strongly, held on to win by a foot from Saundercock, who fin-

ished well. Hart was fourth. Time—--7 3-ssec. 7STDS CHAMPIONSHIP. G. Hart (Canterbury) 1 C. V. Atyeo (Sydenham) 2 G. Murray (Sumner) 3 Atveo had the lead at the start, but Hart' got quickly into his stride, overhauling Atyeo before half the distance had been covered, and went on to win in hollow fashion by nearly two yards. Atyeo was a yard in front of Time —7 3-ssec.

75yds ladies race—Miss F. Thompson 3. Miss Sloss 2, Miss Gillett 3. Won by a yard. Time—9 3-ssec. 100YDS DISTRICT HANDICAP. W. Maunder (6yds) \ J. Laredo (6yds) - C. Saundercock (3yds) *> Maunder had the lead all the way and won by a yard, finishing strongly. Time —lO 4-ssec. 100YDS OPEN HANDICAP. First heat: 11. C. Williams (61yds) 3, G. F. Hart (2yds) 2, C. V. Atyeo (41yds) 3. Time —10 l-ssec. Second heat: H. C. Robinson (4yds) 3, G. Murray (41yds) 2, C. D. Burn (101yds) o. Time—lo 2-ssec. Final. Williams (New Brighton) J Hart (Canterbury) " Atyeo (Sydenham) The field rose to a good start, after breaking on two -occasions, and at nity vards the runners were almost abreast, Williams being slightly in the lead. in a great dash to the tape .'Williams he d on, beating Hart by six inches, while Atyeo beat Robinson for third place by a fraction. Time—lo 3-ssec. 120YDS PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP. First heat: W. Maunder (12yds) 1, C. V. Atyeo (6yds) 2, J. A. Gasson (sivds) 3. Time —3 2 1-osec. Second heat* J. R. Scott (11yds) 1, R. Smith (12yds) 2, C. Burn (12yds) .3. Time Maunder (Rangiora) \ Atyeo (Sydenham) = “ Burn (Canterbury) ’’ Maunder had the lead all the way won bv inches from Atyeo, who was coming up very fast. Burn was inches behind Atyeo. lime —12sec. 220 YARDS OPEN HANDICAP. First heat: H. H. Gibbons (12yds) 1, j a Gasson (oyds) 2, C. Y. Atyeo (9yds) 3. Time—23 l-pscc. Second heat: H. C. Robinson (oyds) 3. < S. Barrell (14yds) 2, C. D. Burn (-4.sds) o. Time —2 4 sec. Final. Barrell (Sydenham) ?. Atyeo (Sydenham) “ Robinson (Sumner) ;*'■*’■ The field reached the straight well bunched, and in the run to the tape Barrell and Atyeo had an exciting tussle. Barrell winning by two feet. Time —22 4-ssec.

4 40 YARDS HANDICAP, LADIES’ BRACELET. J. -Thacker (Cftd Boys), 27yds + la. W. Clark (Sydenham), 40yds . . t H. H. Gibbons (Sydenham), 21yds .. 3 The early running was made by J. Li. Scott, who had the lead until thirty yards from home, when he dropped back. Thacker and Clark both showed a lot of speed in a great battle, which brought them to the tape abreast. Gibbons was third. Time—so 3-ssec. SSO YARDS OPEN HANDICAP. J. Thacker (Old Boys), 60yds 1 Li. W. Clark (Sydenham), 90yds .... 2 Li. H. Watson (Waikari), 30yds .... 3 Thacker ■went to the front with a furlong to go, and sustained a fine run to gain first place. Clark made .a determined effort to overhaul Tliaclcer, but had to be content with second place two yards back. Watson was third, well back. Time—lmin 59 sec. ONE MILE OPEN HANDICAP. L. C. Fulford (Sydenham), 110yds .. 1 A. Mather (Canterbury), 90yds .... 2 C. Davenport (Canterbury), 3 60yds 3 Fulford and Mather opened up a big lead on the rest of the field in the final la_p, Mather entering the straight a yard or so ahead of Fulford. The latter-made a late challenge, coming up with a brilliant finish to win first place in the last stride. It was a well judged effort. Davenport, who ran the latter part of the final lap minus a shoe, filled third place ten yards behind Mather. Time—4min 25sec. RELAY RACE (110yds, I‘lOyds, 440yds and 220yds). Sydenham (Atyeo, Barrell, Drake and Gibbons) 1 Waikari 2 Eield Events. PUTTING THE SHOT, HANDICAP. N. R. Anderson (scr) . 1 W. Leslie (4ft) 2 Distance —38ft. HIGH JUMP, HANDICAP. N. Mowatt, Waikari (scr), sft 4in .. 1 1 H. H. Gibbons, Sydenham (2in), sft J. Drake, Sydenham (2in), sft Sin . . f LONG JUMP HANDICAP. N. Mowatt (Waikari), scr . 1 H. C. Robinson (Sumner), 20in . . 2 C. S. Barrell (12in) 3 Distance—2oft. WRESTLING. Under 11 stone—D. Wyllie 1, E. Peters 2. Under 14 stone—A. Mansfield I, A. Sloss 2. 75yds Women’s Handicap—Miss E. Thompson 1, Miss Sloss 2, Miss Gillet 3Cycling. ONE MILE OPEN HANDICAP. A. J. Lancaster (75yds) .. 1 W. F. Wilcockson (35yds) 2 O’Brien (scr) headed the field past the post by a a big margin, but lie was disqualified for riding inside the pole line. Lancaster was given the decision of the judges, and Wilcockson was placed second. ONE AND A HALF MILE HANDICAP. W. F. Wilcockson l J. L. Richards 2 A. J- Lancaster 3 Richards made the pace over the closing stages of the race, but in the straight he was not able to stave off a challenge by Wilcockson, who won by a length and a half. Lancaster was well back in third place. Time—3min 37 3-ssee. TWO MILE CALEDONIAN WHEEL RACE. J. L. Richards (120yds) .. 1 W. F. Wilcockson (70yds) 2 S. Weir (120yds) 3 Richards had an easy win, opening up a big lead on the rest of the field. Wilcockson beat Weir for second place by inches. Time—smin lsec. THREE MILE OPEN HANDICAP. T. O’Brien (80yds) 1 J. Li. Richards (170yds) . . 2 A. J. Lancaster (170ydf?) .. 3 Richards was leading at the turn into the straight in the final lap. but

O’Brien made a great burst to get up and win by a length. Lancaster was two lengths behind Richards. Time—7min 41 sec. FIVE MILE OPEN HANDICAP. J. Li. Richards (260yds) . . 1 Weir (260yds) 2 A. J. Lancaster (260yds) 3 Richards scored another easy win, crossing the finishing line four lengths ahead of Weir. Time—l3min 2seo. DUNSANDEL SOCIETY. In every way the Dunsandel Sports Association’s annual athletic meeting held at the Dunsandel Domain yesterday was a success. The entries compared well with those of last year, and were particularly good in the cycling events. There were fewer entries from Christchurch, but the number of local competitors showed an increase. The racing was of a good standard and many close finishes resulted. The three miles cycle championship of Canterbury was won by W. G. Watt in 7min 4 3sec. Previously Watt had not shown any performances on the track, but he had competed successfully in road races. The weather was perfect and there was a large attendance. Results:— Running and Jumping. 100 YARDS MAIDEN HANDICAP. First heat: A. O. Gardiner (3yds) 1, S. If. Slii I lock (2yds) 2. Time—ll 1-5 sec. Second heat: J. E. Patrick (2yds) 1. IT. B. Breach, (lyd) 2, W. Burgess (2yds) 3. Time—ll 2-ssec. Final. W. Burgess 1 J. E. Patrick 2 A. O. Gardiner 3 Time—lo l-ssec. 100 YARDS HANDICAP. First heat: A. Osborn (7yds) 1, A. A. Macpherson (4yds) 2, D. G. Scott (Byds) 3. Time—lo l-ssee. Second heat: W. Burgess (Syds) 1, J. F. Wright (4yds) 2, S. 11. Shellock (9yds) 3. Time—lo 2-ssee. Final. W. Burgess 1 A. Osborn 2 a. A. Macpherson (Syds) .. 2 Time—9 3-ssee. 220 YARDS HANDICAP. J. F. Wright (Syds) 1 A. A. Macpherson (Syds) .. 2 J. Craig (13yds) 3 Time—23 3-ssec. 100yds Handicap (boys under sixteen) —B. M’Kenzie 3, D. James 2, T. Simpson 3. Time—l2sec. SSO YARDS HANDICAP, OPEN. J. F. Cassin (40yds) 1 J. T. O’Reilly 2 A. Osborn (25yds) 3 Time—2min S l-ssec. Potato Race —W. Walker 1, J. Scott 2, A. Hill 3. 440 YARDS HANDICAP. J. F. Cassin 1 A. Osborn 3 Time—s3sec. • 100yds Sack Race—A. Hill 1, C. Belworthy 2. 135 YARDS DUNSANDEL HANDICAP, OPEN. First heat: W. Burgess (10yds) 1, A. Osborn (9yds) 2, J. F. Wright 3. Time —l4s.ee. Second heat: J. F. Townsend (6yds) 1. J. Craig (9.vds) 2, P. Smith (10yds) 3. Time—l 3 4-ssee. Final. W. Burgess 1 J. W. Townsend 2 A. Osborn 3 Time—l 3 4-ssec. Running Long Jump Handicap—J. Townsend 1, A. A. Macpherson 2, H. B. Breach 3. Distance 18ft Tin. High Jump, open—W. Lightfoot 1, G. Wriglit 2. Height—4t't llin. 100yds Single Women’s Race—S. Breach 1, J. Kean 2. 100yds Married Men’s Race—P. Smith 1. J. Seymour 2. ONE MILE HANDICAP. J. T. O’Reilly (50yds) 1

J. F. Cassin (65yds) 2 S. FI. Shellock (65yds) .... 3.. Time—4min 4S 3-ssec. Cycling. HALF-MILE CYCLE HANDICAP. First heat: E. C. Pearce (SOyds) 1, L. Welsh (13yds) 2, E. S. Dixon (SOyds) 3. Time—lmin Ssec. Second heat: .T. H. Kaan (65yds) 3, E. A. M’Kaskell 25vds) 2. S. Baker (SOyds) 3. Time—lmin 4sec. Third heat: F. Wade (70yds) 1, H. Hill (50yds) 2, R. Slack (55yds) 3. Time—lmin 4sec. Fourth heat: G. Mugford (40yds) 1. C. J. Rapley (SOyds) 2. Time lmin 4 4-usee. Final. E. C. Pearce 1 C. J. Rapley 2 , J. H. Kaan 3 Time—lmin 3 3-ssec. ONE MILE CYCLE HANDICAP (boys under eighteen). E. C. Pearce (scr) 1 H. W. Bennett- (35yds) 2 M. Mooclie (70yds) 3 Time—2min 25sec. ONE MILE CYCLE HANDICAP. First heat: FI. Hill (90yds) 1, J. IT. Carr (130yds) 2, R. Slack (85yds) J. Time—2min 19sec. Second heat: J. Lawler (3 00yds) 3, E. C. Pearce (90yds) 2, I. G. Dalton (160yds) 3. Time—2min IS sec. Third heat: L. Wade (130yds) 1, W. Cunliffe (150yds) 2. S. Baker (150 yds) 3. Time—2min 12 3-ssec. Final. E. C. Pearce 1 J. Lawler 2 Li. Wade 3 Time—2min 13 3-ssec. TWO MILES CYCLE HANDICAP, open. First heat: R. S. Weir (20yds) 1, S. A. Pluck (90yds) 2, H. Hill (110yds) 3, E. S. Dixon (90yds) 4. Time—lmin 4S 3-5 sec. Second heat: W. G. Watt (116yds) 1. Tj. Wade (150yds) 2. E. A. M’Kaskeli (70yds) 3, R. Slack (120yds) 4. Time—4min 44see. Third heat: J. Lawler (130 yds) 1. E. C. Pearce (110yds) 2, Ft. Watson (150yds) 3, W. A. Mills (50yds) 4. Final. W. Cr. Watt l FI. C. Pearce 2 J. Lawler 3 Time—4min 4 4sec. ONE AND A HALF MILES MAIDEN CYCLE RACE. H. Santy l FT. W. Bennett 2 F. J. Lambie 3 Time—3min 39sec. THREE MTLES CANTERBURY CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP. W. G. Watt 1 Ij. Welsh 2 A. C. Hill 3 Time—7min 43sec. Watt established a lead early in the last lap, and went on to win by half a length. A length separated the second and third riders. Women’s Half-mile Cycle Handicap—,T. Newlove 1. M. O’Reilly 2, D. l'arr 3. Time—lmin 3Ssec. THREE MILES CYCLE HANDICAP. First heat: L. Wade (200yds) 1 G. Mugford (120yds) 2, A. C. Hill (100yds) 3, J. Lawler (1 SOyds) 4, R. G. Watson (150yds) 5. Time—"min 20sec. Second heat: W. G. Watt (160yds) 1. E e. Pearce (150yds) 2, S. A. Pluck (I2ovds> 3, E. A. M’Kaskell (100yds) 1, L. Welsh (30yds) 5. Final. W. G. YV.it t 1 E. C. Pearce 2 G. Mugford 3 Time—7min 2 7 2-Gsec. FIVE MILES CYCLE HANDICAP. W. G. Watt (200yds) 1 li. Welsh (40yds) 2 E. A. M’Kaskell (140yds) .. 3 Time—l2min 13sec. Stepping Competitions—Open: W. J. Sheet 1, P. J." Hill and J. Heslop equal 2. Women’s: Miss Harchard 1, Mrs C. M'Kay 2. Mrs R. J. Caldwell 3. Lamb Weight-guessing Competition— G. W. Kime.

timaru meeting. The fifty-sixth annual sports of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society, held at the grounds. Patiti Point, yesterday, were productive of a fine standard of sport, both amateur and professional. A large attendance watched the sports in glorious weather. During the afternoon Mr Oscar Garden, who arrived in Timaru yesterday as the guest of the president, Mr R. A. Rodgers, was present, and later he flew his ’plane, Kia Ora, over the grounds. The organisation reflected credit on the committee and secretary (Mr H. H. Fraser). The principal event of the day was the South Island Mile Bicycle Championship and Blue Riband, the final providing a thrilling finish between A. C. Ritchie and L. W. Hill (Christchurch), and last year’s winner, W. Willmott, of Timaru. Ritchie beat Hill by inches for first place, with Willmott a length away third. There were eight starters in the final, and for the first time round, the order was Crofts, Hill, Leatham and Ritchie. The order was the same until the start of the last lap. When about twenty-five yards around on the run home Willmott jumped out from the field and had a twenty yards lead before Ritchie and Hill set out after him, leaving the rest of the field standing. Hill caught Willmott fifty yards from home and Ritchie overhauled Hill over the last few yards. It appeared as though Willmott had made his solo burst too soon. Ritchie received the Blue Riband from Mrs K. A. Rodgers, wife of the P The results of the sports, which will be continued to-day, are as follows: — Cycling. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First h*eat: N. H. Goodman (35vds) 1, C. Bright (20yds) 2. Time—s 9 3-ssee. Second heat: D. Cremin (55yds) 1. H. Crofts (4 syds) 2. Time—6o 3-ssec. Third heat: O. Bearman (55yds) 1, W. K. Weir (45yds) 2. Time—*-59 2-ssec. L. D. Cremin \ H. Crofts 2 W. K. Weir 3 Time—62 l-ssec. ONE MILE AMATEUR HANDICAP. J. Murray (70yds) 1 Flaherty (15yds) 2 J. S. Parsons (scr) 3 Time—2min 10 l-ssec. ONE AND A HALF MILE WHEEL RACE. First heat: W. K. Weir (120ydc) 1, D. Cremin (145yds) 2, X. 11. Goodman (95yds) 3. A. C. Ritchie (scr) 4, W. Willmott (scr) 5. Time—3min 8 l-ssec. Second heat: 11. G. Watson (140yds) 1, H. Crofts (120 vds) 2, C. Bearman (145yds) 3, L. W. Hill (scr) 4. J. H. Silvester (90yds) 5. Time —3min 7sec. Final. D. Cremin ' 1 W. K. Weir 2 H. Crofts 3 Time—3min 2 l-ssec. ONE MILE SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONSHIP AND BLUE RIBAND. First heat: L. W. I-lill 1, W. Wilmott 2, C. Bright 3, J. IT. Silvester 4. Time —2min 9 4-ssce. Second heat: A. C. Ritchie 1, W. J. Lainberton 2, FI. Crofts 3, A. Leatham 4'. Time—2ntin 7 1-5 Final. A. C. Ritchie 1 L. W. Hill 2 W. Willmott 3 Time—2min 10 2-ssec. ONE MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. First heat: W. K. Weir (85yds) 1, N. 11. Goodman (65yds) 2, W. Willmot User) 3, L. W. Hill (scr) 4. Time—2mm (> 2-ssec. Second heat: C. Bearman (100yds) 1, 11. Crofts (85yds) 2, H- c '* Watson (100yds) 3, A. C. Ritchie (scr) 4. Time—2min 3 3-ssec. _ r Final. W. K. Weir 1 C. Bearman 2 FT (Irofts '. .. . 3 1 uno 2min 0 2-osce.

Amateur Events. 100YDS HANDICAP. First heat: J. F. Bamford (3yds) 1. J. C. Harbutt (7yds) 2, A. H. Malcolm (syds) 3. Time—lo l-ssec. Second heat: J. Nelson (10yds) 1, 11. T. Weston (10yds) 2, T. o'L.eary (9yds) 3. Time—lOsec.

Final. •T. Nelson 1 H. T. Weston 2 J. F. Bamford 3 Time — 9 4-5sec. 8S0YDS HANDICAP. II. T. Weston (60yds) 1 H. J. Eaton (30yds) 2 R. W. M’Leod (35yds) 3 Time — lmin 56 2-osee. 150yds handicap (over ten years and under fourteen) — R. Robertson 1, J. Hunter 2, J. Rhyan 3. 220YDS HANDICAP. First heat: T. O’Leary (18yds) 1, It. M’Leod (13yds) 2. Time — 22 4-.'.sec. Second heat: A. Dobbs (10yds) 1. C. L. Wiggins (10yds) 2. Time — 23 3-5sec. Final. T. O'Leary * 1 C. L. Wiggins 2 A. Dobbs . 3 Time — -22 2-5sec. ONE MILE HANDICAP. R. Lundy (130vds) I R. Comer (140yds) 2 Time—4mln 29 l-5sec. 446YDS HANDICAP. T. O’Leary (35yds) 1 T. R. Buxton (13yds) 2 A. H. Malcolm (10yds) 3 Time — 50 3-5sec. Cash Events. SS0YDS HANDICAP. T. J. Arehibold (25yds) .- 1 A. Annear (s»cr) 2 G. T. Cain (4Syds) 3 Time — 2min 0 4-5sec. 120 YDS CITIZENS’ HANDICAP. First heat: R. M'Kinnon (2}yds) 1, W. D. Inwood (scr) 2. Time — 13 3-5 sec. Second heat: E. J. Croy (6yds) 1. J. R. Atkinson (3iyds) 2. Time — 12 2-5 sec. Third heat: A. D. Cameron (6yds), 1, L. T. Higgins (4Jyds) 2. Time—12 E. J. Croy ... 1 1 A. D. Cameron 2 R. M’Kinnon 3 Time — 12 l-5sec. ONE MILE HANDICAP. T. J. Arehibold (45yds) 1 R. Hillary (scr) 2 S. Payne 3 Time — 4min 42 4-5sec. 220 YARDS HANDICAP. First heat: C. H. Davidson (3»yds> 1. S. Polaschek (scr) 2. Time — 23 2-5see*. Second heat: W. R. Gracie (5yds) 1. A. D. Cameron (111yds) 2, L. S. Higgins (91yds) 3. Time — 23 3-5see. Final. A. D. Cameron 1 W. B. Gracie 2 C. H. Davison 3 Time — 22 3-5sec. 440 YARDS HANDICAP. R. A. Drury (18yds) 1 W. M. Story (32yds) 2 S. Polaschek (scr) 3