MATATA MAORI WINS MOST POINTS IN SCHOOL SPORTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 34, 17 December 1948, Page 4

MATATA MAORI WINS MOST POINTS IN SCHOOL SPORTS

: Many Spectators: Successful Meeting A highly successful inter-school . athletic meeting was held 1 on the Matata Gymkhana grounds on Sat- . urday, when competitors from seven primary schools competed for banners and trophies. The weather was ideal, and spectators from far and near attended in large numbers. Some very fine running and jumping was witnessed, especially in the junior section, and the inter-school team games and relay races provided plenty of thrills and excitement. An unfortunate accident occurred in the junior high jump when Graeme Bagley, of Edgecumbe School, broke an arm. /He was given first aid by a St John’s Ambulance official who was present, and later taken to hospital. Graeme’s performance on the day had been much admired, as, in spite of a physical handicap, he had earned points for his school in races, and when injured, had cleared 4ft 3ins in the high jump for juniors, in which he tied for first place. Had he not met with the accident he would have been in the running for the trophy given for the best all round boy athlete on the field. The most important and thrilling event of the day, at least for the many Maori spectators, was the action song contest for the Naumann Shield. The competing teams in colourful Maori costumes showed evidence of careful coaching and long hours of practice, and their splendid part singing and rhythmical action work were favourably commented on by the judge, the Rev. W. Rangi, and loudly applauded. It was unfortunate that some schools intending to compete in this event were unable to attend through various reasons, and it is hoped that next year 'a larger number of teams will, be competing. Results:— Banner for school winning most points in athletic events,: Mat&ta Maori 28 points 1, Pukehina Maori 20pts 2, Edgecumbe 15pts 3, Matata Convent and Te Teko Maori 13pts each, 4 equal, Otakiri 9pts 5. Naumann Shield for Action Songs: Matata Maori 95pts 1, Te Teko Maori i94pts 2, Matata Convent 93 pts 3, Pukehina Maori 86pts 4. Team Games for Girls: Pukehina Maori 9pts 1, Edgecumbe Bpts 2, Convent 7pts 3, Matata Maori 6pts 4. • , Team Games for Girls’ Relays: Three teams, Edgecumbe, Pukehina and Te Teko tied with 4 points each. In the draw ■ for the trophy Pukehina Maori was the successful team. Team Games for Boys’ Relays: Matata Maori Bpts 1, Te Teko Maori 4pts 2, Edgecumbe and Convent 3 pts each, 3 equal. Inter-School Events Boys 100yds: C. Nuku, Otakiri 1, R. Ngaheu, Te Teko 2, M. Takuira, Pukehina 3. 220yds: E. Savage, Matata 1, C. Nuku, Otakiri 2, B. Cribb, Otakiri v 440yds: E." Savage, Matata 1, N. Rogers, Pukehina 2, D. Vercoe, Te Teko 3. Relay, 8 to lOyrs: Matata Maori 1, Edgecumbe 2, Convent 3. Open: Matata Maori 1, Te Teko Maori 2, Pukehina Maori 3. Girls Corner Spry: Matata Maori 1, Pukehina Maori 2, Convent 3. Arch Ball: Edgecumbe 1, Convent 2, Pukehina 3. Tunnel Ball: Pukehina 1, Edgecumbe 2, Convent 3. Relay, 8 to lOyrs: Te Teko 1, Pukehina 2, Edgecumbe 3. Open: .Matata 1, Convent 2, Edgecumbe 3. Other Events Boys Under syrs: J. Whitham 1, P. Whitham 2, M. Munro 3. 5 and 6yrs: N. Wilson 1, W. Vercoe 2, H. Waikato 3. 7 and Byrs: A. Whitham 1, G. Lees 2, E. Ngamana 3. 9 and 10 yrs: C. Parkinson 1, R. Cunningham 2, T. Eruera 3; group 2: D. Munro 1, R. Savage 2, R. Potu 3. 11 and 12yrs: N. Rogers 1, J. Davis 2, T. Tawhere 3; group 2: K. Burt 1, G. Bagley 2, B. Warbrick 3. 13 and 14yrs: R. Taylor 1, B. Sullrvan 2, M. Warbrick 3; group 2: B. Cribb 1, R. Ngaheu 2, C, Te Kori 3. High Jump, 8 to lOyrs: G. Bagley and Eruera 4ft 3ins 1 equal, G.. Parkinson 2. 11 to 14yrs: M-. Takuera 4ft 7ins 1, J. Tapsell 2, D. Vercoe 3. • *Sack Race, 8-to llyrs: P. Ferguson 1, G. Parkinson 2, K. Hunia 3; group 2: F. Stone 1, P. Rdkihana 2, F. Nowland 3. 1 11 to 14yrs: B. Cribb i 1, V. Martin 2, C. Savage 3. Girls Under syrs: B. Griffiths 1, M. Reid 1, E. Davies 3. 5 and 6yrs: J. Caverhill 1, C. Huriwaka 2, C. Hamu 3. 7 and Byrs: P. K&raitiana 1, E. Savage 2, R. Rapana 3. 9 and 1 lOyrs: M. Hill 1, M. Rota 2, D. j

Thompson 3. 11 and 12yrs: D. Te Haa 1, D. Learning 2, E. Davies 3; group 2: G. Rowles 1, N. Badcock 2, B. Williams 3. 13'and 14yrs: M. Williams 1, J. King 2, E. Hunter 3 Sack Race: D. Learning 1, B. Cole 2, A.. Porter 3. „ . Three-Legged Race, 8 to lOyrs: M. Hamu- and L. Watene 1, W. Raureti and M. Hill 2 : , A. and N. Whitham 3. 11 to 14yrs: D. Learning and E. Hunt 1, B. Cole and K. Davies 2, A. and J. Wiley 3: ~