SANDON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 67, 21 March 1938, Page 9

SANDON

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Under weather conditions which could only be described as glorious, and excellent organisation marked the fifteenth annual fixture of the Sandon Sports Club held at the Recreation Grounds, Sanson, on Saturday, increased entries were received and a record attendance was a tribute to those on whose shoulders the organi isation and control of the gathering rested. Visitors were present from Palmerston Notih, Marion, Feiltiing, Bulls, Wanganui and Wellington. Among t»liose present were Hon. D. G. Sullivan, Minister of Industries and Commerce, and Mr. C. L. Hunter, M.P. Competition was keen and interesting for the various shields, and particularly the hurdle and novelty events, and the ball games proved very popular with the public and the children. The reintroduction of senior events proved an outstanding success, and excellent fields faced the starter (Mr. C. E. J. Eglinton) in practically all these events.

Levin District High School, succeeded in winning the McKelvie Shield by a comfortable margin, from Kopane. The Sanson School annexed the Hornblow Shield by a narrow margin from Kopane reversing last year's position. The 1 agan-Henson Shield was won by Carnarvon A team, last year’s winner Awahuri School, not defending their title. The 100 yards championship events for the Fagan cups were won by J. Bush (Tokorangi) girls, and C. Kcre (Tokorangi) boys. The champion of champions races for the Aileen : Nix and the Drew Cups, were won by : J. Bush (Tokorangi) girls and T. Oliver (Oroua Downs) boys. The Arnott Rose Bowl for field events was secured by Tokorangi who, scored a total of 13 points out of a possible 14. Congratulations are extended to Mr. T. Amadio th? teacher at Tokorangi, for his schools success in these events, the results showing the value of sound training methods. The Sanson Old Boys’ Rose Bowl was annexed by the Kopane School. The Dwyer Challenge Cup for the Highland dancing (14 years and under section) was secured by Yvonne Nicholsen, the judge remarking that her dancing was one of the highlights in the section. Competitors commented very favourably on the work of the judge of the dancing, Mr. J. Stewart, of Tangimoana.

At the conclusion of the gathering the president, Mr. A. K. Drew expressed his pleasure at such a fine attendance of the public and children. He thanked the officials for their splendid co-operation, and congratulated the teachers of the* various schools who competed, for the excellent standard of sport shown throughout the day.

Telegrams of good wishes were received from Mr. A. Anderson, of Manurewa, one of the foundation members, Mr. S. L. Orr the secretary of the club, who is at present away on his honeymoon, and from Mr. Parry, M.P., these telegrams being communicated to the public over the microphone. A particularly pleasing incident Occurred when Mr. A. Sanson, a foundation member, and Mr. D. Dowell met, having not seen each other since compe’ing at sports meetings 45 years ago. The details of points gained in the three shield events were as follows: — McKelvie Shield.—Levin District High School A. 46* points; Kopane, 34i; Sanson, 29*; Lytton St., 23*; Parewanui, 21; Levin District High School B, 16; Levin District High School C, 10; Stanway, 7. Hornblow Shield. Sanson, 37 points; Kopane A, 35; Tokorangi, 34; Oroua Downs, 16; Ohakea, 14; Parewanui, 13; Fitzherbert East, 8; Bainesse, 7; Stanway, 6; Glen O r oua, 6; Kopane B, 6. Fagan-Henson Shield. Carnarvon A„ 21; Clydesdale A, 19; Waitob.i A, 14: Clydesdale B, 11; Stanway, 8; Carnarvon E, 7; Clydesdale C, 2.