ATHLETICS AND CYCLING

Chronicle (Levin), 7 November 1947, Page 2

ATHLETICS AND CYCLING

FIRST SPORTS OF ' SEASON ■ The Otaki Amateur Athletic and Cycling Ciub held its first sports meeting of the season on Weanesday night. The attendance was quite satisfactory, while the officials from the president downwards carried out tneir duties in an able manner. There were several races for children, and these were well contested, a large number takmg part in each event. The other ■events, although .entries were not numerous, were interesting, and as the season progresses there should be increased mterest. The track ,was, in good order, thanks to an energetic committee. Results: — v Half-mile cycle— D. Smith (10 yds.) 1, R. Best (50 yds.) 2, W. Wilton (15 yds.) 3. Time, 1 mm. ! 20 secs. E. Matnie (scr.) and N. iFlyger (60 yds.) also- competed. Mathie fell at the starting post and took no part in- the race The limit men made the pace, but I Smith, a young rider who should ! make a name for himself, won easi ily, leaving the second and third i riders to finish together. 1 Open 75 yards handicap. — Juju j Hohipuha 1,' W. Cook 2, I. Mudge '3. Time, 8 secs. There were severn ' starters and the f ace was well i won, inches separating the rjiininers.

I Junior 100 yards handicap.— w. Cook 1, B. Julius 2, B. Hakaraia 3. |Time, 11 2/5 secs. Won on the |tape. - ^ 1 Three-lap cycle handicap.— ! Smith (scr.) 1, E. Mathie (10 yds.) 2, J. Snowden 3. Time, 2 mins. 16 i'1/5 secs. Julius (125 yds.) also i started. ' After splendid riding, ' Smith annexed the race somewhat f Junior 220 yards handicap.— R. Best 1, D. Meagher 2, W. Cook 3. Time, 23 secs. A good race. Half-mile cycle. — D. Collis (120 yds.) 1, D. Smith (scr.) 2, E. Mathie (15 yds.) Time, 1 min. 16 secs. G. Julius also started.' Col1 lis, ' with liis substantial lead, led the field throughout, winning easily Relay race. — Otaki 1, Otaki Railway 2.