AKAROA SPORTS.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 361, 6 January 1880, Page 2

AKAROA SPORTS.

NEW YEAR'S DAY

The sports arranged for this day in Akaroa were a great success, and attracted a large number of visitors. On the evening previous the weather had been most unpromising, and up tv the morning of Thursday rain fell at intervals, and it was to be feared that the weather would prove as unfavorable as was the case on Anniversary Day. About noon, however, the sun shone out in all its glory, and a delightful day ensued. As we before remarked, a considerable number of visitors were present, and all appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. It was pleasant to see the numerous family parties sitting about the beach, and the mixture of life and color gave the scene quite a picturesque appearance. For the credit of Akaroa we arc glad to be able to state that, so far as we are aware, not a single case of drunkenness or misbehaviour occurred to mar the day's enjoyment. The gentlemen under whose suptrintendance the sports were carried out deserve every credit for their indefatigable exertions. The Rev H. Stocker officiated as judge; Mr J. G. Scott was secretary; Messrs Kissel and Sadler were handicappers, and Mr R. Noonan and Mr G. Armstrong also rendered valuable assistance.

After the shore sports were completed two boat races took place. The following is a summary of the results ol the various events :—

Boys under 15 yrs., 100 jds.—lst prize, 15s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. Sam Curry, 1 ; Jas Armstrong, 2. Frank Scott and John Glynan also ran.

Men's Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s, 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. D. Kennedy, 1, 4ft 7in ; P. Berland, 2, 4ft Gin. Gorman, John Armstrong and Hart all went out at 4ft Sin.

Boys' Running High Jump.—lst prize, 10s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. Sam Curry, 1, 4ft 6in ; H. Munro, 2, 4ft sin. A. Tosswill and Hammond failed at 4ft. Frank Scott, J. Coop and J. Curry were out at 3ft 9in. The winners' performances for this event were very creditable, and promises to push the men in future contests if entered. Toss-will's jumping was particularly clean, but he was overmatched by size and ages of first and second.

Men's Running Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s, 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. W. Watkins, 1, 15ft 9in ; M'Clure, 2, 15ft Sin. M. Daly, E. Lelievre, M. Wright, J. Porter and W. Curry also contested the event.

Boys' Running Long Jump.—lst prize, 10s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. Sam Curry, 1 ; Jas Curry, 2. James Armstrong and Tosswill also entered.

Men's 220 yds. Race—lst prize, 30s, 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. M'Clure, 1 ; John Armstrong, 2 ; W. Watkins, 3. M. Daly entered, but could not effect a satisfactory start.'

Maori Men's Race, 220 yds.—lst prize, 20s, second, ss. Entrance, Is. Henrici, 1 ; Power, 2. Roberts and Penny also ran.

Men's Walking Race, 440 yds.— Ist prize, 30s, 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. M. Sullivan, 1; Tosswill, 2. Five others entered and " ran." Sullivan's progress in the eyes of the majority of lookers on appeared more than a walk, but was strictly within the walking rules observed in matches in England. Tosswill walked well, but did not start at sufficient speed required'for so'short a distance.

Girls under 10 yrs., 50 yds.—lst prize, 10s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, 6d. L. Curry, 1; A. Jones, 2. Seven others ran.

Three-legged Race. Open to all. Ist prize, 20s, 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. John Armstrong and Jules Lelievre, 1 ; W. Watkins and E. Lelievre, 2. Three other couples started.

The Ladies' Cup. One mile handicap.—lst prize, Cup, value, £5 ss, second, 20s, 3rd, 10s. Entrance, ss. H. Lyle, 20yds, 1 ; Jos Armstrong, 50yds, 2 ; Tosswill, scratch, 3 ; Hart, 30yds, 4 ; J. Kennedy, 30yds, and M. Daly, 40yds, also started, but retired early. Lyle soon gave Armstrong the go-by, and won easily. Tosswill only just got his place by half-a-foot, being many yards behind Armstrong. It was decidedly a slow race.

Throwing Cricket Ball.—lst prize, 15s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is, W. Pidgeon, 98yds 2ft, 1 ; A. Rhodes, 88yds. The following also threw : W. Hughes, W. Glynan, A. Lelievre, D. G. Riches, J. Clydesdale, and Kennedy.

Boys under 18 yrs., 220 yds. Race.—lst prize, 20s, 2nd ss! Entrance, 2s. W. Watkins, 1 ; O. Watkins, 2. Jules Lelievre and A. Munro ran as well.

Putting the Stone, 161bs.—— Ist prize, 15s, 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. J. Kennedy, 35ft, 1 ; D. Kennedy, 34fl lOiri, 2; W. Pidgeon, 34ft Gin, 3. J. Sunckell '* put " likewise. Hop, Step and Jump.—Mr Garwood's prize, a Hunting Cup, value, £1 Is, second to save stakes. Entrance, Is. John Armstrong, 35ft, 1 ; H. Watkins, 34ft 9in, 2. The following also entered: Henrici, M. Daly, J. Wright, M. Wright, Tosswill, and W. Watkins. 50yds " all-fours," 50yds backwards, 50yds sprint.—Mr R. Bayley's special event, prize, £1 Is, second to save stakes. Entrance, Is. M. Daly, 1 ; John Armstrong, 2. The following also scrambled : Tosswill, Jas Armstrong, 11. Watkins, A. Lelievre, J. Lelievre, and E. Brown. Water Events. The Crown Brewery Cup. vaiue £ —. For sailing boats under 20ft. —Thomas, 1 ; Stewart, 2. Course : From Government Jetty round Red House buoy, and back, turning the Clyde. Twice round. Messrs Coates and Co.'s Cup, value £—. Dinghy Pulling Race, under 18yrs. Dauntless, Jolly Bros., J. Daly, cox., 1 ; Larikin, Henrici and 0. Watkins, A. Tosswill, cox., 2. A very good pull, and won by lialf-a dozen lengths.