GYMKHANA AT AWAKERI DRAWS LARGE CROWD

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 76, 11 April 1949, Page 5

GYMKHANA AT AWAKERI DRAWS LARGE CROWD

Organisers of Saturday gymkhana at Awakeri have every reason to be completely satisfied with the result. Though a bit dubious early in the day the weather settled to perfection, and Luxton’s paddock carried a crowd well worthy of the excellent day’s sport provided. A team of highly efficient officials pushed through a big programme with smoothness and dispatch.

Entries for the horse events were exceptionally good, including some outstanding jumpers. K. Sisam scooped the pool, taking first awards in the maiden, hunters’ and open jumping competitions. Members of the Whakatane Amateur Othletic Club turned out for their last competitive runs this season, putting on a show that leaves no doubt that the revival of the Club has been well worth while. Outstanding performance of the day was G, Powley’s grand finishing burst in the 880yds to beat N.Z. title contender Ray Dawson on the tape. Dawson was giving Powley 28yds. That finish was a fair example of the handicapper’s accurate estimates of the runners’ capabilities. Side shows, stalls and selections by the Whakatane Boys’ Band added the finishing touches to the general carnival air. Results:—

Horse Events: Maiden jump (19 entries): K. Sisam. 1, A. Stewart 2, F. Clayton 3. Best boy, or girl rider (16 and under): 4 S. Eivers 1, L. Hunt 2, M. McKay 3. Obstacle race (16 and under): B. Bloor 1, B. Sullivan 2. Hunter’s jumping competition (21 entries): K. Sisam 1, B. Symmans 2, A- Stewart 3. Best lady rider, Mrs W. E. Gallagher 1, Miss B. Pattie 2. Open jump: K. Sisam 1, T. A. Slater 2, B. Symmans 3, A. Stewart 4. Wire jump: T. Slater 1, K. Sisam 2. Bending competition: D. Bloor 1, S. Eivers 2, J. Morice 3. Farewell jump: S. Eivers 1, T. Langdon 2, C. Steele 3. Lady’s hunter: K. Sisam 1. Consolation sweepstake: H. Hill 1, J. Moore 2. Children’s Horse Events: Best school pony: G. Magee 1, J. Roberts 2. Best boy or girl rider (14 and under): B. Sullivan 1, G. Magee 2, J. Roberts 3. 10 years and under: G .Magee 1, B. Magee 2. Amateur Athletics. Men’s 100yds, first heat: R. Hill (syds) 1, J. Thompson (Byds) 2, W. Graham (3 yds) 3. Time, llsec. Second heat: P. Seebeck (3yds) 1, G. Powley (scr) 2, J. Ferguson (4yds) 3. Time, llsec. Final: Ferguson 1, Seebeck 2, Hill 3. Time, 10 2-ssec. 880yds: G. Powley (28yds) 1, R. Dawson (scr) 2, W. Ramsay (15yds) 3. Time, 2min 12see. 220yds: J. Chadwick (11yds) 1, W. Graham (Byds) 2, R. Seebeck (19yds) 3. Time, 23 3-5. Broad jump: J. Clayton (Ift 9ins) 20ft 2kv 1; D. Powley (2ft) 19ft 7ins, 2; P. Seebeck (lft) 18ft-Bins, 3. One mile flat: D. Powley (70yds) 1, D. Bridges (85 yds) 2, W. Ramsay (scr) 3. Time, 4.21. 880yds relay (Armstrong Cup): G. Powley, R. Seebeck, W. Graham, R. Powley, 1; J. Clayton, P. Seebeck, J. Bridges, W. Ramsay, 2; J. Thdmpson, D. Powley, J. Chadwick, J. Ferguson 3. Children’s Athletics. Girls’ syrs: Margaret Fletcher 1, Evelyn Corney 2, Fanny Wright 3. Girls 6yrs: Jennifer Allen I, Gail Lasenby 2, • Elsie Gregan 3. Boys, syrs: Malcolm Philcox 1, John Carter 2, Roger McGee 3. 6yrs: Lenny Taylor 1, Roger Roberts 2. Girls 7 and Byrs: Janet Philcox 1, Shirley Gardner 2, Catherine White 3. Boys 7 and Byrs: | Peter Carter 1, Lenny Erceg 2, Norman Webby 3. Girls 9 and lOyrs: Doris Stone 1, Pat Webby 2, Lesley : Goodwin 3. Boys 9 and lOyrs: Gavin Parkinson 1, Graham Cooper 2, Barry Seebeck 3. Girls, 11 and 12 yrs: Judy Jensen 1, Elizabeth White 2, Janet Gardner 3. Boys, 11 and 12yrs: Pat Campbell 1, Trevor Hay 2, Arthur Shaw 3. Boys, 13 and 14 'yrs: John Butcher 1, Ron Jones 2, ; Allan Mahy 3. Girls’ skipping races, Std. 1,2 and 3: Valerie Fletcher 1, Maureen Alley 2, Catherine White 3. S 4, Forms 1 and 2: Jeanette Watkin 1, Doris Stone 2, Dawn Quinn 3. Boys’ sack races, Stds 1,2 and 3: Don Munroe 1, Duncan Philcox 2, Pat Campbell 3. S 4, Forms 1 and j 2: Peter Ferguson 1, Gavin Parkinson 2, Graham Magee 3. Girls 3I legged, junior: Maureen Alley and Valerie Fletcher 1, Dawn Duncan and Pat Webby 2, Dawn Cruse and Janet Philcox 3. Senior: June Missen and Marian Ratahi 1, Jeanette Watkin and Janet Gardner 2, Lois Jensen and Mavis Shaw 3. Boys. 3r legged, junior: Gavin Parkihson and Donald 1, Duncan Philcox and Rob Allen 3, Graham Cooper and Russell Shaw 3. Senior: Brian Shaw and Neville Goodwin 1, Arthur Shaw and Norman Quinn 2. Slow bike races: Lewis Nicol 1, John Butcher 2. Girls: Janet Gardner 1, Dawn Quinn 2, Ngaire West 3. School relays: Norman Quinn’s team 1, Elizabeth White’s team 2. Team skipping: June Missen’s team (74 skips) 1, Joy Shaw’s, team 2.