HARRIER ACTIVITIES

Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 August 1936, Page 8

HARRIER ACTIVITIES

MASTERTON DEFEATS NAPIER. SUTIIERWOOD TROPHY RACE. Under ideal racing conditions the Masterton Harrier Club defeated the Napier Club by 20 points in a six-man teams’ contest in the first race for the Sutlierwood Trophy which was presented this season by Mr Sutlierwood, who* is a keen supporter of the Napier Club. Mr Buekton despatched the field to a good start from opposite the main Park gates and R. Shaw (M) was the early leader. He was soon displaced by D. Talbot (M) with A. Lord (N), C. Talbot (M), W. Didcott (N) and A. Hughes (N) handy. On crossing Colombo Road bridge C. Talbot (M) lead by a few yards from D. Talbot and Hack (M). Pour Napier men —Lord, Didcott, Bromley and Hughes —were running closely together in the next position, the remainder of the field still being fairly well bunched. The pace remained fast throughout the-first .lap and on reaching the Park C. Talbot (M) held a 100 yards lead on Lord (N) who had displaced D. Talbot (M) from second position. Hack was lying fourth a few yards ahead of Didcott (N), then after 30 yards Hughes (N) and Mulvey (M) were . racing on terms about yards ahead of Shaw (M) with Kempton (M) following j'Closely. The Warren Bros. (M) were next with Bromley (N) and Hatch (N) in next position. Over the final lap the pace caused a few changes in the leading positions and on crossing Colombo Road for the second time C. Talbot still held a commanding lead over Lord (N). D. Talbot and Didcott (N) were fighting out a great duel for the next place with Mulvey about 30 yards behind. Hack and Kempton (M) had both lost a lot of ground over this lap. Talbot maintained his pace to the finish and ran home an easy winner by a 34secs. margin from Lord (N) with D. Talbot (M) in third position. Then came Didcott (N), Mulvey (M) and Hughes (N). With each club with three men home in the first six there was a possibility of a close finish in the teams event but the Masterton tail wagged more effectively and by keeping Napier’s sixth man back to 16th position enabled the club to win its first inter-club race this season and also the honour of being the first winner of the Sutlierwood Trophy. Detailed results are as follows: —C. Talbot (M), 36.12,, 1; A. Lord (N), 36.46, 2; D. Talbot (M), 38.11, 3; W. Didcott (N), 38.20, 4; J. Mulvey (M), 38.31, 5; A. Hughes (N), 38.39, 6; R. Shaw, 38.50, 7; S. L. Hatch (M), 39.47, 8; L. Hack (M), 40.40, 9; R. Warliam (M), 41.24, 10; J. Warliam (M), 41.24, 11; A. Bromley (N), 41.26, 12; F. Brock (N), 13.; G. Kempton (M), 14; J. Lochore (M), 15; L. Hatch (N) 16. Sealed handicaps: —Napier: J. Spencer (lOmin), 35.47, 1; W. Didcott (2.15), 36.5, 2; and F. Brock (5.15), 36.15, 3. Prizes for Ist and 2nd in this event were presented by the Masterton Club. Masterton (for Shaw Rose Bowl points): H. Carle (7.30), 35.24, 1; R. Shaw (2.50), 36.00, 2; J. Mulvey (2.30), 36.1, 3; C. Talbot (scr.), 36.12, 4; S. Hatch (3.20), 36.27, 5; J. Baikie (6.30), 36.31, 6; D. Talbot (1.30), 36.41, 7; J. Warliam (4.30), 36.54, 8; J. Lochore, 37.12, 9; R. Warliam (4min), 37.24, 10; L. Hack (2.30), 38.10, 11; G. Kempton (3.5), 38.46, 12. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. After the run both the Napier and Kiatere clubs were the guests of the Masterton Club at an enjoyable afternoon tea, after which Mr I. D. Cameron, president of the Masterton Club, welcomed the visitors from both clubs. Mr Bromley (Napier captain) then handed over the trophy on behalf of Mr Sutherwood, who could not make the trip. The Bradbury Cup was then presented by the donor to Mr A. Burns, captain of the Kiatere Club, which won the trophy last Saturday. Prizes for the winners of the Napier sealed handicap were presented by Mr G. R. Sylces. Mr C. Traill expressed the appreciation of the Kiatere Club at being invited to the function. In the evening the Napier harriers were the guests of honour at a dance in the Masonic Hall and on Sunday morning tea was provided by the local culb, where the official farewell was accorded and Mr Martin expressed the thanks of the Napier Club for the entertainment provided. PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. The sole selector, Mr J. G. Mulvey, has announced the following teams, to represent the club at the provincial championships, which are being held at Masterton next Saturday, 15th August: — A team. —C. Talbot (eapt.), P. Barrer, L. Hack, J. Mulvey, R. Shaw, D. Talbot. B team.—G. Kempton (capt.), S. L. Hatch, A. Kennedy, J. Lochore, J. Warham and R. Warliam. KIATERE CLUB. On Saturday the Kiatere Harrier Club held a 6J miles sealed handicap over two laps of the championship course. The ■winner was O. Gaskin, D. Nelson being second and R. Searancke third. Fastest times were returned by M. Quayle, 39min. 19secs.; W. Burgess, 39min. 40secs.; and A. Burns, 40min. The junior members also had a sealed handicap of 3 1-8 miles. The winner was A. McDonald, B. Falloon being second and R. Jackson third. After the race members of the club were the guests of the Masterton Club at afternoon tea held in the Masonic Hall when members of the Napier Club were also present. At the gathering Mr J. Bradbury presented A. Burns with the Bradbury Cup, which Kiatere won from Masterton the previous Saturday. Next Saturday two teams will be competing in the Provincial championships starting from the Park Oval at 2.30 p.m. The sole selector, Mr C. Traill, has selected the following Kiatere teams: —A team; A. Burns (captain), W. McDonald, M. Quayle, W. Burgess, R. Greeks, G. Strong. B team: W. Burns (captain), A., McDonald, O. Gaskin, D. Nelson, I. Laing, R. Searancke. Emergencies: P. Gaskin, J. Taplin. ■<;