PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 28 December 1936, Page 3

PATEA

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB BOXING DAY SPORTS FRANK SHARPLEY PRESENT Success attended the Patea Amateur Athletic Club’s Boxing Day sports, in spite of the dull day ana ban on children’s events. Added attraction was given by Frank Sharpley, New Zealand 220 yards hurdles champion, from Hawke's Bay, competing in events and he also gave an exhibition, his superb hurdling being enthusiastically cheered by the crowd. The Patea Band, conducted by Mr. K. Christiansen, and the Hawera Pipe

Band, under Drum-Major Nairn, rendered enjoyable music. Mr. Gunnison’s loud-speaker for announcing was also appreciated. Mr. R. W. Haddow, on behalf of the committee, made a presentation to Mr. lan Campbell for piping for the dancing. The Winchester Cup, for most points in 100yds., 220 and 440, was won by L. Burgess, of Wanganui, the president. Mr. F. Locker presenting it. and the Cooper Cup for the five-mne cycle to M. Green, of Hawera, who also won it last year. This was the main event on the programme and Green, scratch man, giving away 290 yds., caught up in the 10th lap, went to the front in the 15th and won by nearly a lap. Officials, particularly the secretaries, Messrs. N. Gardiner and L. Fisher, are to be congratulated on the smooth running of affairs. Prominent workers were the handicapper and starter, Mr. C. J. Gardiner, assistant, Mr. J. Goodwin and Messrs. F. Locker, Fred McKenna, W. T. Lamb, A. Maule, G. Lithgow. W. Railton, J. Cunnison. T. Nelson, R. W. Haddow, G. Fraser, J. O'Grady, D. Hurley and J. Kerrish. Competitors were present from Waverley, Waitotara, Wanganui, Taihape, Hawera, Stratford, Otahuhu, Eltham and Patea, and the only cloud that marred the day was the disqualification of B. C. Brown, of Hawera, who had won the 100yds., when it was discovered he had handed in an incorrect entry. Results of events were:— Half-mile Cycle Handicap.—First heat: J. Chalk (60yds.) 1. J. E. Davidson (60yds.) 2, Bidwell 3. Second heat: W. Ludlam (50yds.) 1, E. Taylor (50) 2, McCormick 3. Final: J. Davidson, W. Ludlam 2, D. Bidwell 3. Time, lmin. 15sec. Ladies’ 75 Yards.—R. Reakes (12 yds.) 1, H. Reakes (Byds.) 2, M. Knox (4yds.) 3. Time, llsec. Boys’ Half-mile Cycle.—T. Quickenden 1, T. Partridge 2, C. Hermon 3. 100yds. Handicap.—First heat: W. Hoy (10yds.) 1, E. McCormick (9yds.) 2, L. Fisher (6yds.) 3. Second heat: B. Brown (12yds.) 1. L. Worley (9yds.) 2. H. Shewan (Syds.) 3. Final: W. Hoy 1, McCormick 2. 220yds. Schoolboys’ Race.—Dexter Mays 1. Clifford Martin 2, Boh Fitzwater 3. 75yds. Stewards’ Race.—A. Maule 1, C. Gardiner 2. Boys’ 100yds.—Cuff 1, Ludlam 2, Carmine 3. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—First heat: J. Davidson (120) 1, E. Taylor (90) 2, J. Chalk (120) 3. Second heal: M. Green (10) 1, M. Condon (120) 2, A .Campbell 120) 3. Final: J. Davidson 1. 880yds. Handicap.—T. McCashin (28) 1, A. Pemberthy (80) 2. G. Couchman (80) 3. Time, 10 4-ssec. 220yds. Handicap.—First heat: W. Hoy (22> 1, L. Burgess (10) 2. L. Fisher (13) 3. Second heat: E. Brandon (20) 1, L. Worley (19) 2. Final: Brandon 1, Burgess 2. Hoy 3. Time, 21 3-ssec. Ladies’ 100yds. Handicap. —R. Reakes ( 14) 1, H. Reakes (11) 2, M. Knox (6) 3. Two-mile Cycle Handicap. M. Condon (240) 1, J. Davidson (240) 2, J. Aitken (240) 3. Time, 5.25. Boys’ One-mile Cycle.—T. Quickenden, T. Partridge 2. C. Hermon 3. Bandsmen’s race.—Velvin 1. K. Christiansen 2, F. Williams 3. One Mile Handicap (President’s Cup).—G. Bills (45), A. Penberthy (140) 2. G. Couchman <140) 3. Time, 4min. 32sec. This was the best time for a mile on the Patea track. Ladies’ 120yds. Handicap. —R. Reakes 15) 1, H. Reakes (12) 2, M. Knox (6) 3. Five-mile “Cooper Cup” Cycle Race. —M. Green (100) 1. J. Aitken (390) 2, J. Davidson (390) 3. Time, 14.40. 400yds. Handicap.—L. Burgess (12) 1, L. Worley (30) 2. McCormick 3. Time, Bmin. Highland Events Highland Fling (under 12).—P. Maclntyre 1, G. Maclntyre 2. Sword dance under 12: P. Maclntyre 1, G. Maclntyre 2. Irish jig under 12: W. Mouat 1. J. Black 2. Sean Truibhas under 14: Dorothy Winnell 1, Sylvia Manning 28. Sailors’ hornpipe (16 and under): Stewart Nairn 1, Dorothy Winnell 2. Irish pig (16 years and under): S. Nairn 1. D. Winnell 2. Consolation fling (16 years and under): C. Little 1, J. Black 2. Novice Highland fling: Mary Donahine 1, June Head 2. Sailors’ hornpipe (open): Doreen Nairn 1, Stewart Nairn 2. Piping.—March: D. Campbell 1, J. Geary 2. Strathspey reel: D. Campbell 1, J. Geary 2. Consolation march: S. Nairn. Golf-putting.—B. Brown 1, E. O’Reilly 2. High Jump Handicap.—Clapham and Sharpley equal 1 (both cleared sft. 2in. but failed sft. 3in.). Arlin was third. Putting the Shot.—lreland (34ft. Bin.) 1, A. Maule (34ft. 7in.) 2. Long Jump Handicap.—Briscoe (20ft. 10in.) 1, Shearin (20ft. 6in.) 2, Bloor (19ft. Sin.) 3. Hop. Step f ,nd Jump.- R. Bloor (42ft. 7in.) 1, Leith (42ft. 2in.), Ireland (41ft. 3in.) 3.

PERSONAL

Mr. Trevor Burgess, of the Bank of New Zealand staff, left on Xmas day on transfer to Thames. Mr. and Mrs. C. Master, of Stratford, spent Christmas in Patea. Mrs. Rex Campbell, of Wanganui, was in Patea for Xmas. Mrs. Burgess, of Waipukurau, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Back. The small baby of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sargeant, of Palmerston North (Miss Nita Sutherland), was found dead in

bed on Saturday morning. An inquest is to be held. Miss Alma Kennedy, of Inglewood, has been appointed assistant to the Patea County clerk, Mr. G. Broker, out of 15 applicants. At a special meeting recently the Patea County Council decided to hold their jubilee luncheon on Monday, February 1. Misses Gladys and Pearl Kelly leave to-morrow for Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Anderson and Miss Nola Anderson are camped at the Patea Beach. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Haddow and family take up residence at their beach house this week. In the accountancy professional examination held recently Mr. Nathan Gardiner passed in bookkeeping and accounts I, and Mercantile Law I. Mr. Norman Blake passed in auditing and bookkeeping and accounts 111. Patea had a record Xmas Eve, an air of jollity pervading. The band rendered music and sweets and novelties were given to the children. The prosperous upward trend was evident to all business people.