ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 14, 6 April 1910, Page 8

ATHLETICS.

Auckland Amateur Sports. The 55th athletic carnival of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club Took place on the Domain Cricket Ground on Saturday last. The weather was tine until just before the last three events were deluded, when rain fell. The attendance was very satisfactory, The takings at the gates amounting to about £l2O, which will enable the club to wipe off the liabilities ou the championship meeting. The star attraction was provided by Kerr and Wilson, the two walking champions, whose meeting in the recent one and three mile N.Z. championships caused so much controversy. Ju the two-mile invitation race, Kerr made tbe pace until well in the straight, when Wilson spurted, and had just passed him. when he was called off for breaking. In the mile handicap Kerr again made the pace till 100yds from home, when Wilson spurted, and, outpacing Kerr. won by four yards. Both events created great excitement, Wilson being carried oft the field shoulder high by his supporters, while Kerr also got a great reception. Mr. F. W. Coombes, recently of Auckland, and now of Wellington, officiated as judge. Later details are:— 1000 YARDS HANDICAP. G. N. Hill, scr. 1; C. T. Reid, 25yds, 2; A. Ornstein, 58yds, 3. Also started: C. J. Molloy, 45yds; C. Roscoe, 50yds; JGarrett, 50yds; H. G. Chevis, 50yds; F. J. Lynch, 55yds; E. C. Barnes, 55yds; H. C.. Burns, 60yds. The limit man. Burns, led for the first lap. when Ornstein took charge and showed rhe way to the hospital bend, where Reid headed him. Hill was some distance away, and looked to have a hopeless task. Entering the straight, however, Hill put in a marvellous run. and in a sensational finish, just caught Reid on the tapes, and won by a breast. Ornstein was 15 yards away, third. Time 2.24 15. The last, half-mile was run in 2.5. INVITATION TWO-MILE WALK. 11. KERR (WELLINGTON) v. D. WILSON (AUCKLAND). Kerr kept Wilson waiting for about 10 minutes, but after shaking hands, they lost no time on the mark, although both men were palpably nervous. Wilson led for a lap-and-a-half, when Kerr took the lead ami maintained an advantage of two to three yards till they were fairly in the straight, where Wilson spurted, and just headed Ketr, but the judge called him off, ami an exciting finish was spoilt, Kerr walking in alone. After the race, Mr Coombes, the judge, stated that ho cautioned Wilson in the sixth round for lifting, while in his spurt he mixed it very badly, and he was compelled to disqualify him. Kerr received a great reception. The time for the various stages of the race were: Quarter-mile, 1.50; half-mile, 3.45 4-»»; three-quarters, 5.31; mile, 7.21 3-5; mile and a-quarter, 9.10; mile and-a-lialf, 10.58; mile ami three-quarters, 12.46; two miles* 14.21 3-5. Seen after the race. Wilson said he did not dispute the judge’s decision, hut he thought that when he wa« called off he was walking absolutely fair. He was going well at the time and was confident of victory. 120 YARDS HANDICAP HURDLES. Final heat: J. Walker, owes 12yds, 1; D. E. Kerr Taylor, owes 6 yards, 2; G. J. Monro, owes 4yds, 3. Kerr Taylor le£ to the last hurdle, where Walker caught him, and finishing fast, won by a yard. Kedde’l fell at the seventh hurdle. Time 19 l-ss. ONE MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. Final heat: A. W. Docherty, 25yds, I; A. FleweHyn, scr., 2; G. Herring, 45yds. 3. FleweHyn took charge in the last lap. but three hundred yards from home, Docherty shot into the lead, and. even* lually won easily by ten yards. Time 2.47 300 YARDS LADIES’ BRACELET. First heat: C. F. Burnfs, 19yds, 1: G. Williams. 16yds, 2; J. F. Kirfty. 13yds, 3. Also started: G. St. V’. Ned de Hi, 11 yds; D. Keneally, 17yds; F. Carolau, 18 yds. Won easily. Time 33 1-5. Second heat: C. D. Cowan, 15yds, 1: K. McNabb, 18yds, 2; J. H. Edwards* 12y*ds, 3. Ateo started: W. G. Mclndoe, 9yds; W. J. Glass, 18yds. A tine race; won by a yard. Time 33 1-5.

'Third heat: A. Twiuame. 17yds, 1; 11. G. Chevis, 19yds, 2; M. M. Taylor, 20yds, X Also started: 11. Wins tone, 12yds; C. Nesbit, 16yds: W. nf Hogg. 16yds; R. R. Hamilton. 18yds; B. Bova I rd, 19yds. Won easily. ’l’l me 33 2-5.

Final heat: C. F. Burns, nominated by Miss Burns, 19yds, 1; A. Twlname, nominated by Miss R. V. Mattock, 17yds, 2: J. P. Kielty, nominated by Miss Kielty, 13yds, 3. A guod race. Won by a yard aud a half, with Kielty close up, third. Time, 3-5.

QUARTERSTAFF DISPLAY, BY BOX SCOUTS UNDER MR TOM BROWN. An interesting display of quarteretafll was given by a squad of ten boys, undec the conductorship of Mr Tom Brown, th< lads showing considerable cleverness. In the competition, Bishop, of Epsom, was first; Turner, Devonport, second; and Carter, North cote, third. ONE MILE WALK HANDICAP. In addition to Kerr and Wilson there were two other competitors, J. Maud, 100 yards, and H. Wilson, 150yds. AH interest, however, centred in the meeting of the champions, and after the first half-mild they were the only ones with a chance* As in the invitation race, Ken* made th® pace, keeping a couple of yards in front of A hundred yards from home, Wilson spotted, and outpacing Kerr, Leat him by three yards, amidst tremendous excitement. H. Wilson was a Long way) back third. After the race, Mr Coombes stated that he was slightly doubtful of Wilson itf the concluding stages, but there was not sufficient break to justify him in catling him off. MILITARY DISPLAY. A military display was given by the King’s College Cadets, the crack cadet corps, which consisted of an attack on a force located on the hill at the Newmarket end. The l»da showed a fine knowledge of the manoeuvres, and the display was highly appreciated. TWO MILE RUN. C. r. Reid, 120yds, 1: C. O. Roscoe, 220yds, 2: C. F. G. Ornstein, 170yds, 3. Also started: P. Thomas, 190yds; 11. C< Burns, 230yds; A. Omstein, 200yds; G. Barnes, 21<»yds. Burns led for a mile, when Roscoe took charge, Reid, the virtual scratch man, running into- second place. With three laps to go, Reid went to the front, and. drawing away from the field, won by 150yds. Time, 10.2. HIGH JUMP HANDICAP. A. G. Marshall, scratch, and C. C. Laurie, 3in, dead heat, 1; G. J. Munro, scr., 3. Height:, sft sin, Munro’s jump being sft 4in. TWO MILES BICYCLE HANDICAP, A. V. Doeherty, 45yds, 1; G. 80yds, 2; K. W. Somers, 160yds, 3. Also started: A. Flewellyn. scratch; Mb Wadman, 35yds; IT. Bailey, 120yds; W. F. Houston, 130yds; W. 11. Matthews, 135yds; 11. N. Oakes, 145yds; H. T. Doyle, 220yds; A. J. Mclnness, 230yds. Docherty took charge, after a mile and a-ha If had been covered,, and won easily* A great race was witnessed for second honours. Herring winning by inches. Time. 5.20 25. 44OYDS HANDICAP. 11. C. Burns, 26yds, 1; O. A. Darby, 22yds t 2; D. Cowan. 12yds, 3. Also started: H. Winstone, 14yds: C. P.-, Reid, 18yds; A. Twiuame, 20yds; J. 11. Edwards, 20yds; F. J. Lynch, 2uyds; 11. G* Chevis, 22yds; C. F. Busns, 23yds. After a great finish, Burns won by a foot, with a similar distance between second and third. Time, 53 2-ss. G. St. Reddell, who was competing at the sports, is a younger brother to G. P. Ked« dell, the present Australasian hurdle chant* pion. Victoria Championships. MELBOURNE, April X The Victorian Athletic champion ships resulted as follows: — I’uttiwg the Weight.—Rous, 36ft, 1. One-mHe Walk. —Morgan, 1. Time, 7.5 1-5* Half-mile Run,.—Wheatley, 1. Time, 2.7 100yds.—Burton, 1. Time, 10 l-ss. 12Uycte Hurdles. —Davis. 1. Tinae„ 16 1-10B* This is a Victorian record. High Jump.—Kelly, sft BJin, 1. One-mile Run.—Horton, 1. Time, 4.35-. 220yde.—Ellis, 1. Time, 22 4-ss. Three-mile Run.—Blake, I. Time, 15 535. Pole Vault.—Brake and Walker (dead heat), 1* Height, 9ft Tin. 440yds.—Paterson, 1. Timo. 53 4-ss. Throwing the Hammer.—Rose, 80ft 701, 440yds Hurdles.—Davis, 1. Timo 62 1-5?. Three-mile Walk. —Ryan, 1. Time, 24.3 Q 3-5. Long Jump.—Davis, 20ft Gin, 1. Sport in VFairarapa. Hockey gives promise of booming Tn th® W’airarapa this season. More interest, is being taken in the game, and a large*: number of players intend taking part than ever before in the history of Local hockey. To show how the game has caught on, it may be stated that a number of footballers? intend forsaking New Zealand's natk®al game in order to play hockey. Each of the senior clubs has guaranteed ten pounds towards the expenses in connection with

the visit of the English hockey team tG Wairarapa. It la just possible that Wairarapa may vie it Auckland this jear, as they owe the Northern Association a visit, Auckland having played Wairarapa at Masterton on their southern tour some three or four years ago, when the match ended in a draw.

Football clubs are now preparing for the forthcoming season. There does not promise to be any marked improvement shown in the pipy this season. The following teams will probably enter for the respective competitions: — Senior: Greytown, Carterton, Red Star, Gladstone, and Lower Valley, the latter being doubtful. Junior: Ked Star, Dalefield, Liberal, Lower Valley, Gladstone, Carterton, Masterton, Grey to wo. Thirdclass: Red Star. Masterton, Dalefield, Carterton. The following senior captains have been elected: Carterton, C. Groube; Red Star, A. Ross. The ex-Mastertou and New Zealand rep. footballer, Edgar Wrigley, is making a great name for himself as a footballer in England. He plays for the Huddersfield Club in the Northern Unions senior competition, and during the past season scored more points than any other player in the competition. He also gained representative honours for the second year. Critics look upon him as the most dashing and resourceful player in the professional clubs. Wrigley now owns a hotel in Huddersfield, and does not intend returning to New Zealand for seme years. If funds permit, the Wairarapa senior football reps, will probably go on tour this season, and may include Auckland intheir itinerary. A visit was expected by Wairarapa from the Rotorua Union last year, but it fell through; however, the Northern Union may travel South as far as Wairarapa this season. New players who will don the jersey in Waiiarapa this season include Fred. Brough (last year’s Manawatu rep), Hamilton (a Wellington forward), Douglas ( a Feilding back), J. Duggan, a West Coast rep. and. formerly a Wairarapa rep.), Armstrong (a Dunedin forward). At a meeting of the stewards of the Masteiton Racing Club on Saturday it was decided to apply for the dates December 26 and 27, 1910, for their summct meeting, and March 16 and 17, 1911, for their autumn meeting. The club have not previously held a meeting in summer, October being their month formerly.

The following were the principal winning owners at the recent meeting of the Wairarapa Racing Club:—Middleton and Melrose, £185; C. Alabin, £165; AV. A. Donald, £135; F. C. Faber, £160; 11. Goodman, £9O; G. Hume, £95; W. K. Fyffe and H. E. Hughes, each £75; A. Liskirk, £65; J. Oir, £65; M. Lavery, £6Q; AV. 11. Overton £5O; B. Hookway, £5O; K. G. McKenzie, £5O; AV. M. Hailey, £37 10/.

The Wairarapa mare, Rose Herald, has been thrown out of work, and will rot race again this season. She has not been very successful on the track during the past season, not having had the best of luck.

The Wairarapa horses, Mataari and Merrie Rose, will be taken to Palmerston. North to compete in the Longburn Handicap at the Manawatu Racing Chib’s autumn meeting. Both horses have got in this event on light weights, Merrie Rose having been allotted 6.8 and Mataari 6.9.