TANEATUA SPORTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 53, 19 March 1946, Page 5

TANEATUA SPORTS

SUCCESSFUL R.S.A. APPEAL

GOOD DISTRICT RESPONSE

Favoured with excellent weather, the Taneatua Gymkhana, sponsored by the Taneatua R.S.A. Welfl&re Memorial Appeal Committee, which was held on Saturday, was a pronounced success, and drew a large crowd of competitors and spectators from surrounding districts. A full programme of horse events, athletics, and children’s sports was run off without a hitch, and the committee, particularly the secretaries, Mesdames E. Semmens and L. Hill, must be warmly congratulated for their expert handling of the proceedings.

Sports for the school children commenced at 10 a.rri. and a series of races were eagerly contested by the kiddies.' The first horse event was held at 11 a.m. and for the next six hours, the public was kept well entertained watching some of the best horses and riders in the Bay, in action.

Athletic events drew a large number of entries, and finishes were in many cases, very close and exciting. ' The Maori Hakas and Action Songs in which teams competed for substantial prizes were also well worth watching. Marching Competition Feature of the afternoon was the

•Girls Marching Contest which drew jmuch attention. Besides the five Whakatane teams, an additional three new teams from Taneatua competed. Two of these were from the primary school, whilst the other represented the township itself (and incidentally, was led by Princess Nancy). This latter team was successful ’in winning the contest, and thoroughly merited the sustained applause which was accorded it. Dressed in short navy pleated skirts, white blouses and glengarrys the Taneatua girls looked very effective indeed.

Mention must also be made of the ‘Taneatua Primary School teams, particularly team No. 1 which consisted of the younger classes. These girls marched with a precision and ease which was a joy to watch. In fact to our way of thinking, the kiddies, none of whom could be more •than 12 or 14 came very slose to .outshining some of the older teams, .and if their training is continued along the present lines will in a short time constitute serious competition. At intervals throughout the afternoon, the Opotiki Citizens Band rendered a number of items, which were very much appreciated. This same band also played for the marching competition. Mr Freddie Burt, at the microphone, maintain-

ed a running commentary on the •day’s events. A number of stalls including produce and novelty ones did excellent business, whilst the lunch and afternoon tea service, and the Maori .Hangi were as always popular features.

Detailed results of the day’s programme are as follows: HORSE EVENTS Best Boy or Girl Rider, under 16: .Jan Berg 1, Julia Morice 2, Pauline Grad wick 3. ' Best Boy or Girl Rider, under .10: T. Davies 1, Rosemary Reid 2. First Trotting Event H. Smalley 1, H. Sisam 2. t

Maiden Jumper: J. Riri 1, Natuku 2, B. Parkinson 3. Flag Race: Natuku 1, H. Sisam 2, <G. Fogarty 3. Best Lady Rider: Miss Powdrell 1, Miss J. Berg 2. Stock Horse Competition: T. Clark 1, H. Sisam 2. Boy’s Jump, under 16: G. Black 1, T. Slater 2, R. Lambert 3. Girls’ Jump, under 16: J. Berg and P. Cr ad wick equal 1. Bending Competition: T. Clark 1, G. Fogarty 2. Lightweight Hunter: T. Summerhayes 1, G. Black 2, G. Hill 3. Lady Rider over Hurdles: Miss Powdrell 1, P. Cradwick 2, P. Biddle 3.

Open Jump: Dixon and Davies 1, T. Summerhayes 2, G. Hill 3. Hunter over Hurdles: G. Black 1, R. Black 2, Natuku 3.

■Novelty Relay, Foot, Cycle, Horse: H. Hill 1, G. Hill 2. Second Trotting Event: Dixon and Davies 1, R. Black 2. Consolation Jump: T. Slater 1, P. Cradwick 2.

MAORI EVENTS

Native School Championship Shield: (a) Action Song: Ruatoki Native School 1. (b) Haka: Ruatoki Native School. Ladies’ Action Song: Ruatoki Native School ‘A’ 1, Ruatoki Native School ‘B’ 2. GIRLS MARCHING COMPETITION Taneatua 1, Bridgers 2, Basketball 3, Abotts 4, Sailors 5, Pattersons 6, Taneatua I 7, Taneatua II 8. ATHLETIC EVENTS 100yds Maiden Handicap: D. Dawson 1, J. N. Taylor 2, W. McCready 3. Time 11 l-ssec. 100yds Single Ladies’ Race: Miss V. Reeve 1, Miss L. Prince 2, Miss C. Mexted 3. Time 11 3-ssec. 75yds R.S.A. Hhampionship: B. Johnson 1, T. Brown 2, W. McCready 3. Time 8 2-ssec. 220yds Open Handicap: B. Johnson 1, R. Laurie 2, O. Glover 3. Time 26 4-ssec. 880yds Handicap: B. Knight 1, R. Dawson 2, C. Burke 3. Time lmin 54 l-ssec. 440yds Junior Handicap: A. Green 1, D. Dawson 2, R. Seeker 3. 100yds Married Men’s Handicap: L. Ducker 1, B. Johnson 2. Time 10 3-ssec. 120yds Open Handicap: R. Laurie and B. McGougan dead heat 1, B. Johnson 3. Time 12 2-ssec. 440yds Open Handicap: R. Laurie I, R. Dawson 2, R. Hill 3. Time 51 l-ssec. Hop, Step and Jump: K. Kelly 1, R. Laurie 2. One Mile Handicap: B. Knight 1, C. Burke 2, A. Green 3. Time 4min 30sec. <r High Jump: K. Kelly sft lin, 1, J. Philcox sft, 2. Broad Jump: B. McGougan 1, K. Kelly 2.