THE ATHLETIC WORLD.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 12001, 19 October 1906, Page 2

THE ATHLETIC WORLD.

♦ BY "VICTOR." The monster picnic and sports gathering to be held by the T.Y.M.I. on the King's Birthday on Messrs Tucker Bros.' beautiful grounds at Waikupa gives every indication of being a most successful one. The sports programme which has been drawn up is one which should prove most attractive, and some very interesting contests may be looked for. Seven events have been set apart for members of the T.Y.M.1., viz., 50yds, 75yds. and 100 yds handicaps, steeplchase (about ono mile), consolation (75yds) hop step and jump, and long jump. As the prizes to be offered will be well worth winning, the li3t of nominations should be a large one. A capital programme of open events has also been arranged, add as tl.eso will include items for young and old, they should provide good competition and cause plenty of amusement for the spectators. A.s the picnic ground is admirably suited for such sports, I have no doubt some excellent runnin? should be witnessed in the T.Y.M.I. events, in which quite a number of our leading amateur athletes will compete. Intending competitors are reminded that nominations for the latter events close with Mr W. Lee-Martin (secretary) and W. McElwain (assistant secretary), on Saturday, 3rd November. The Christ Church Athletic Club made a sart last evening, when the decided a half mile race in Cook's Gardens. This was the first of a series of races for a points prize, and was won by Salek, who had 15 yards. There were six starters, viz., D. Laurie scratch, Rice 15yds, Salek 16yds, Williams 25yds, Stone 32yds, and Reid 45yds. Stone led for some distance, and then Salek went to the front, with the scratch man following close behind. About 220 yards from home Laurie tackled Salek, and, wearing him down, looked all over a winner, but stopped 40 yards from the tape, leaving Salek to run home an easy winner. The time was 2min 26£ sec, which considering the state of the track — the grass being very long — and the fact that the competitors were practically untrained, was very fair. The winner has a very fine free stride, and should improve a lot. In connection with the amateur athletic sports to be held on the King's Birthday in Cook's Gardens, under the auspices of tho. Christ Church Club, I may mention that the entrance fees have been reduced . iom 2s to Is 6d, and from Is 6d to Is. :Ve jrogramme includes the following ■'.en a: — 100 yds. 220 yds, 440 yds, 880 yds, • >.i> 11 ilo, halt-mile walk, 100 yds (under ".p Vin,.i- in.-; i I.mvHs hurdles. Mp;i. 1 m.|.. l^n.r Jii.im I ilf-mile bicycle, one i.,i'. "... % i. i," l '"^ ! ''' • 't;H :!-'•'>■ - '■ ,•■ 1 I '.1 1 1 \yt-~ i< ■ ,•( i \' Hi .• . ,'l' - ! „ij'p t <>j>ii' >, .1 1 1 1 )i ) 'I- .nil 'I.' 1 ji .1, 1,1 - J Lorn /■ rici' ' •>-. >.i .-■'.!( 'irJ.T' rt v ■■ 1 5) will be large. The competitor s. oj ing the most points will receive a trophy valued at £1 Is.