ATHLETICS

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XI, Issue 534, 14 March 1901, Page 6

ATHLETICS

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One-Mile Walk Handicap. 0. McQuillan, 80yds ... ... ... ... 1 W. Stewart, 130yds 2 O. J, Barr-Brown, 40yds 3 The four entered started. The back-markers caught but little on Stewart in the first halfmile, and when the last lap was entered on he was still 30yds clear of McQuillan, who was a similar distance away from Dickey and BarrBrown, who were together, McQuillan, who was picking up ground right through the last round, was with Stewart 30yds from the tape, and the latter not being able to hold him, was beaten by a narrow margin. Barr-Brown was third. Time, 7min 12sec. Dickey, scratch, was the only other starter. 120Yds Handicap (Youths under 18 years). J.'N. Marsden, scratch ... ... ... 1 J. B. Morton, 7iyds 2 A. Hurley, 7|yds 3 Six started Marsden, on scratch, was with the front-markers at the half-distance, and drawing out W'bn comfortably. Time 13sec. 120Yds Huedles Handicap. J. Campbell, owes 10yds 1 C. 0. Laurie, scratch ... ... ... ... 2 H. D. Thomsor (Wellington), owes syds ... 3 0 0. Laurie made the running over the early jumps, but when they reached the ninth hurdle Campbell, who had been drawing up all along, was on terms. Taking the last hurdle just clear of 0. Laurie, he ran in a winner by a couple of yards, Thomson, of Wellington, well up third. Time, 18sec. Half-Mile Bicycle Handicap (Schools). Thomas Haslett, 45yds ... ... ... 1 J. T. Armitage, scratch ... 2 These were the only two starters, and roadster bicycles were used. Haslett led all the way, and won comfortably. Time, Imin 20 4 ssec. Onb-Milb Flat Handicap. J. E. Leydon, 60yds ... ... 1 O. E. Hanson,scratch ... ... ... ... 2 H. A. D. Anderson, 20yds ... ... ... 3 Leydon was in front when the first lap was completed, but there was nothing in it when they had left the half-mile behind; Hansen was just clear of the three other starters. Haneon was still just in front of Leydon when they entered on the last lap, but when they got to the back of the course Leydon challenged, and taking charge he succeeded in holding Hanson comfortably, despite the latter’s game effort, winning by Byds or 9yds. Anderson was the only other to finish. Kelly was the only other starter. Time, 5 min 0 3 sth sec. High Jump Handicap. J. McKean, sft 7in (with Bin handicap) ... 1 0. 0. Laurie (scratch), sft 6in, and H. D. Thomson, sft 6in (with 3in handicap) ... 2 The other competitors were : Styche sft sJin .(with 6Jin handicap), Sutherland, sft sin (with -sin handicap). 440Yd3 Flat Handicap. J. Campbell, 12yds ... ... ... ... 1 H. G. Thomson, scratch ... ... ... 2 E. V. Fitzpatrick, 16yds ... ... ... 3 -Eleven started Fitzpatrick made the running in the early stages, but had to gave way to Campbell and J homson about 100yds from home, winning after a good race with Thomson ■up'tbe straight Lime 54sec.

Says “ Sprinter ” in the “ Canterbury Times —“ Many months back a Wanganui runner, M. Ryan, applied for re-instatement as an amateur ‘(writes our Wanganui correspondent). The local club heard nothing from headquarters, and apparently came to the conclusion that the powers that be hsd all either volunteered for South Africa, fallen into a Rip Van Winkle-like sleep, or perhaps developed that ‘tired’ feeling and couldn’t be bothered. Anyway, Byan was allowed to start with the amatures at the Wanganui Caledonian Society’s meeting and was placed in several events. Meanwhile, the Association held a meeting, and Ryan’s application was refused,, consequently all the competitors in the amateur events on January 22 are now professionals. The Association’s subsequent action will be interesting, almost as much so as the local amateurs’ criticisms on the Asso--ciation’s method of conducting its affairs.

THE A.A A. AND CYCLE CLUB’S AUTUMN MEETING.

The Auckland Amateur Athletic Club held their Autumn Carnival on Saturday afternoon last on the Domain Cricket Ground under favourable circumstances. The attendance was only fair, this being accounted for on account of the Auckland Annual Regatta and the Oddfellows* Premier Picnic being held on the same day. The ground was in splendid order, and the Secretary, Mr Ohlson, and the other officials worked hard to make the function a success. The Club’s Victor Ludorum was won by James Campbell, who won the 120yds Hurdles, and the 440yds Handicap, and also ran a third. The results of the various events were as under : — lOOYds Flat Handicap. F. Barton ... ... ... ... ... 1 H. G. Thomson, 44yds ... ... ... 2 P. P. Myles, 3|yds 3 First heat: B. D. Campbell, syds. 1; A. G, Fookes, 31-yds, 2; H. D. Thomson (Wellignton), syds, 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. A great finish, a matter of inches only separating the men. Second heat: F. Barton, 7yds, 1 ; P. P. Myles, 34yds, 2; A. E. Stych, Byde, 3. Time 10 l-sseo. Barton ran strongly and won by a yard. Third heat: H. G. Thomson, 44yds, 1; H. G. Bell, syds, 2; J E Leydon, 3yds, 3; Time, 102-ssec. Thomson came with a determined run in the last 40yds, and just won by inches from Bell. Final: Barton, who did not get away quite as well as in his heat, just succeeded in beating H. G Thomson after a rare struggle over the last 30yds, both fighting it out gamely. Myles was well up third. Time, 10 l-ssec. Half-mile Flat Handicap. J. E. Leydon, 25yds ... ... 1 E. Williams, 35yds ... ... ... .... 2 H. A. D. Anderson, scratch ... ... , ... 3 There were nine starters. Cowan was in front half-way through the first lap, just clear of Williams and Fookes, and this was the order when the half distance had been completed. Oowan had shot his bolt shortly after they entered on the home Up, and Leydon, coming with a rattle, took charge at the back. Holding the field as he liked, he came away and won by a dozen yards from Williams who was nearly caught napping a few yards from the post, by Anderson, who was a foot away third. Time, 2min 3 2-ssec. 300Yds Flat Handicap (Ladies’ Bracelet). E. V. Fitzpatrick, 10yds ... ... 1 H. G. Thomson, ...6yds 2 Bun in two heats, first, second, and third in each beat in final First beat: J. Campbell, 4yds, 1; H. G. Thomson, 6yds, 2; F. Barton, 12yds, 3. Time, 34sec Thomson, took charge at the Hospital corner, but not exerting himself in the run home Campbell collared him in the straight and won by a yard. Barton was third. Second heat: E. V. Fitzpatrick? 10yds, 1; 8 H. Heald, scratch, 2; P. P. Myles, 6yds, 3. Time, 34sec. Fitzpatrick held the lead right through, winning rather easily from Heald, who ran a game race and just won by inches from Myles. In the final Thomson was within a yard and ahalf of Fitzpatrick at the Hospital bend, but the latter sticking gamely to his task came again and won by about a yard. Time, 33 2-sseo.