Athletic Season Opens In Shannon

Chronicle (Levin), 5 December 1949, Page 3

Athletic Season Opens In Shannon

The Shannon Amateur Athletie and Cycling Cmb held its opening meeting of the season on the Shannon , Domain last week. The Mayor, Mr, D. A, Fitzgerald, who is also the cluh's patron, extended congratulations to the members on the work that had been carried out on the grounds, and wished them every success for the coming season. He extended a welcome to the visiting competitors and pulblic, and declared the season open.

: Favoured with fine weather, there was an excellent attendance of spectators, who witnessed keen contests in all events. The meeting was very well supported by members of the Levin, Otaki and Foxton clubs, which resulted in good fields in all events. The' cycle track was in first class condition following the vast improvements carried out by the local committee, and was the subject of favourable comment from visiting riders. A collection taken up was generously supported, the sum ,of £11 3s' being donated. . An interesting programme of athletic and cycling events was run ofl in good time and the following are the results: — Children's Races Boys il to 13 years, 75 yards.— A. Graham 1, D. Lee 2, G. Batt 3. Girls 11 to 13 years, 75 yards. — N. McEwen 1, G. Burke 2, E. McEwen 3. Boys 8 to 10 years, 50 yards. — Rex Harris 1,. B. -Pratt 2, D. Carter 3. Girls 9 to 10 yeairs, 50 yards. — H. McDowell 1, H. Whiti 2, P. Trueman 3. Girls 7 to 8 years, 50 yards. — M. Cole 1, J. McEwen 2, T. McDowell 3. Boys 5 to 6 years, 30 yards.— A. Richards 1, T. Curran 2, C. Richards 3. Girls 5 to 6 years, 30 yards. — J. Batt 1, J. Cole 2, M. Kenny 3, Girls' 3-legged race. — A. and M. Kohika 1, L. Homer and D. Moss 2, J. Pratt and P. Trueman 3. Bdys' 3-legged. race. — M. Pratt and R. Kennard 1, D. Carter and A. Richards 2, J. Chambers and R. Collins 3. School boys' cycle. — 1^,'Sell 1, T. Woodmass 2, L. Cootes -3. Boys' cycle, one lap. — R. Sefl 1, T. Pope 2, Cundy 3. Time 1 min. 41 sec, Adults' Races Ladies' 75 yards.-^R. Nicholls 1, H. Davis 2, 0. Nybberg ,3; time, Si sec. -* £= « | Ladies' 100|%ard4£— H.. iDavis 1, G. Nyeberg 2p A. Rose 3; time, 11 l/5r SpC. Op|fiM#0 ^§r^s. — J. Olivef' 1, B. Lind #. Byan 3; tim^ ||p 2/5 SeC. 1 1; : ■'.? > c • • ; (?■ Opeh 1220 yards,— J.1 Olivei? 1, B. Lind 2, H. Sayer 3; . time, 23i sec. Junior lOO^yafdS.— D. Lind 1, G. Norton 2, P, Ryan 3; time, 10 2/5 ;sec. ; Junior 220 yards.— D. lind 1, G. Norton 2, P. Ryan 3; time, 23 sec. Men's 880 yards. — Mudge 1, Roach 2, A. Lee 3; time, 2 min. ' 4 2/5 sec. Men's relay— Levin 1, Shannon 2, Otaki 3; time, 49i sec. Ladies' relay. — Levin ly Otaki 2 and 3; time, 54|- sec. Cycle Events. Two-lap junior. — First division: D. Smith 1, E. Walsh 2, L. Evans 3; time, 1 min. 19£ sec. Second division; R. Higgie 1, R. Vinsen 2, C. Watson 3; time, 1 min. 21 sec. Two-lap senior. — Harper 1, Watson 2, Mudgway 3; time, 1 min. 22i sec. Four lap-open. — First division: Snowden 1, Rolston 2, Cootes 3. Second division: E. Walsh 1, M. Harper 2, P. Elliott 3; time, 2in. 50 2/5 sec. * Ten-lap open (points race) .— P. Elliott (30 points) 1, Snowden (24) 2, D. Smith and E. Walsh (22) 3; time, 7 min. 33 sec.