A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

Chronicle (Levin), 17 January 1947, Page 2

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

WEEKLY SPORTS AT OTAKI The weekly sports meeting held by the Otaki A.A.' and C. 'Cliib on Wednesday, like its predecessors, was very successful, and the events were witnessed.by a large number of interested spectators. The racing was good, exciting finish.es being the order of the evening. The track was in fine order, .but will be further improved for Anniversary Day. Results: — Half-mile cycle. — Mathie (45 yds) 1, E. Brown (100 yds) 2, Hurley (60 yds) 3. Won easily. Also started: Blomfield (scr.), Milroy (90) and Mudgway (85) . Time, 1 min. 18 secs. The limit men made the pace a cracker, but in the last lap Mathie took command to lead the field home in easy manner. Junior cycle. — Guthrie (.125 yds) 1, Juju Hohipuha (60) 2, Smith (scr.) 3. Also started: Wilton (30) and Brooks (95) . Won comfortably. Time, 1 min. 23 secs. Open 100 yards. — I. Mudge (9 yds) 1, J. Goodwin (9 yds) 2, J. Matthews (5 yds) 3. Won nicely. Time, 10 3/5 secs. Boys' 440 yards.Taucher 1, Gottermeyer 2/Snowden 3. Won easily. One mile cycle.— Hurley (185 yds) 1, Mathie (125 yds) 2, Mudgway (190 yds) 3. Also started: Blomfield (scr.) , Parker (scr;) , Milroy (200) , Brown (250) and Wilton (250) . The limit men made the pace, Wilton establishing a good lead. With two laps to go he still lead easily, with Mudgway, Hurley and Mathie in close order. With one lap to go the four were well together and in an exciting finish Hurley won by half a wheel. Open 220 yards.— N. Gordon 1, Giles 2, Matthews 3. Time, 29 sec. Won on the tape after a hard race. Junior 220 yards. — Hill 1, Horniss 12, Robinson 3. Time, 29 sec. These jyouths from Levin- made the pace ! from the start, and a good race There was a large field. 29 sec. , One mile junior cycle. — Brooks 1, 'Wilton 2, Fox 3. Time, 2 mins. 56 :secs. Two mile open ...cycle. — Brown 1, Parker 2. Blomfield 3. A good race. jTime, 5 mins. 52 secs. Open 880 yards. — Mudge 1, Robin;son 2, Goodwin 3. Time, 2 min. 2 I Relay. — Otaki 1, Training Centre 2, Te Horo 3. I The collection taken up in aid of club funds totalled £4 2s 6d.

The pomts wmners for past events are as follows: — Junior cycle.— -Wilton 1, S.mith. 2. Senior cycle. — Blomfield 1', Mathie 2. Junior running. — Lee 1, Mudgway 2 (tied) . Senior running.— Foster 1, Gordon 2. Relay— Otaki. Anniversary Day Meeting The Otaki A.A. and C. Club members met on Wednesday night, when, further arrangements were made in connection with the suorts to be held on Anniversary Day. Work was allotted to various members and arrangements made to have the track in splendid condition. Two juilior running events were added to the programme, this being considered necessary on account of the large amount of interest shown by such runners. Mr. Fred Edwards, president, reported that arrangements were also being made for an up-to-date refreshment tent, where tea, cakes and sandwiches could be secured. It was reported that G. R. Batten, of Christchurch, would be seen in action at the meeting. He- was the junior champion in the 109 ard 220 yards in 1945, and was still leading the way to other eomperltors. As he comes from an Otaki family, his appearance should be doubly welcome. He is at present the University champion for 220 yards. J. Borland will accompany him, and as he is the New Zealand champion for the high jump, should also be an attraction. Already many entries have been reecived, and with fine weather there should be a record attcndance. All parts of the district will be strongly represented, while outside districts have promised strong support.