ATHLETIC.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14234, 6 March 1914, Page 2

ATHLETIC.

AMERICANS AT MASTERTON. PARKER ANITpOWER MAKE -RECORDS. (Per Cnilcd Press Association.) z MASTERTON, March 5. The American -athletes appeared hero to-day and ciftnpeted at the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club’s meeting. Tno attendance was large, the track was in perfect order and the weather conditions ideal. In the 440 yards Parker (U.S.A.) broke the Australasian record time of 40 1-5. ’the American made short work of the opposition, winning easily by ten yards, A feature of the meeting" was Power’s (U.S.A.) mile run, the distance being - i overed in 4.18 2-5, a fresh Australasian record. Both Parker and Power had a great reception on returning to the pavilion. Templeton was too heavily handicapped, but showed to great advantage in both the 120 hurdles and the polo vaulting. In the former he was just beaten though giving away a big, start. In the polo vault lie cleared lift 1 in and just failed to beat his own record of„llft 6in-. Caughey (U.S.A.) in putting the shot contest covered 44ft 91 in, also an Australasian record. Results— 100yds Handicap—G. L. Parker (U.S.A.) scr, and W. Angus (Masterton) llvds, dead heat. Time, lOsecs. 440 yds Handiean—G. L. Parker (U.S.A.) scr, 1; A. U. Trcssidcr (Masterton.) 2. Time, 49 1-5. Mile Handicap—Power (U.S.A.)" scr, 1 Hudson (Wellington) 2. Time, 4.18 2-5, Power won with ease by twenty yards. , 120 Yards Hurdles—R. McKenzie tM-'sterton) 12yds, 1; R. R, Templeton (U.S.A.) scr 2. fempletou just failed to catch' McKenzie, who won by niches only. Polo \ ault—Harvey (Mastorton) Sin (lift 2m) 1 Templeton scr, lift lin. 2. High Jump Handicap—Stratford (VKnawatu). 9 inches, sft lOJin, 1. A. OHish (Mastorton). 6in sft ]osin 2. the Shot—Caughey. (44ft In the country, club championship the ra'> iV ls Wfln easi l v by the Mastcrton t.ln.), Mamnvatu being the only other Vlln ™™‘esented. R. Messenger won the 100. 220 400 and 880 yards championsmos. R. McKenzie won the broad jump and putting the shot. J. Bradbury wop the 880 yards. U, Preston won no mile. Harvey won the pole vault. Stnenolo (Manawatu) won the 120vds. 'mrdlos and hop, step, and jump. Special gold medals were presented to the 'T' 1 Americans in recognition °t their , sterling performances. The partv hv the evening train for Palmerston North en route to Hamilton for the iinal meeting. CABINET MAKERS PICNIC. The 1914 picnic of the furnishing and r ß; ,not-makin«r trade* of Wnneranui was held yesterday at Hipango Park. Fav. cured by splendid weather conditions, it resulted in a o-reat success. About 150 persons embarked on the river steamer Manuwai at. 9.30 a.m., and the reserve was reached at 11.30. when luncheon, supplied by the committee, was partaken of bv all present under the shady trees which abound in the reserve. The af ernoon was devoted to snorts, the prizes, which were generously donated by gentlemen connected with the trade, were keenly competed for, and some interesting eo’-nnetitions took place. On the trip homo votes of thanks were passed to the donors, and Mr H. Purser, who made a ha.ppv speech, distributed the prizes. To Mr H. Purser (the chairman), Mr H.

Price (the secretary) and the cnergelic committee which supported their efforts, is all credit due for the successful day’s outing. , The following arc the results of the sports:— | Ladies’ Nail-driving Compcti'.ioj.—Miss j Anderson 1. i 120 Yards Championship.—C. Martis 1. i Apprentices’ Race, 220 yards.—ll. | Wakciy I. j Ladies’ Race, 50 yards.—Miss Mailman ' 1., _ i Bun-eating Competition.—Norman Udder 1. , Throad-the-Needle Race. 00 yards.—Mrs 1 Spence and Mr Campi 1. . i Employees’ Race, 440 yards.—R. Rich- l ardson 1. j Consolation Race, +4O yards.— S. Hargetts. | L iris’ Race (under 14), 50 yards.—Miss A. Chandler 1. ■ | Tug-of-War.—Carapi's team 1.