ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1613, 3 December 1912, Page 3

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

■ ' -—~*~" —— ■ ■ ANNUAL OALA. BY THE CIVIL SERVICE MEN. . WRESTLING MISHAP, POLICEMAN BREAKS HIS ARM. The second annual Civil Service interDepartmental sports tournament was hold at Newtowa Park yesterday afternoon. Although rain fell in the morning, the ground was in excellent condition. In the course of wrestling contests a t rather , severe accident bei'el one of the competitors. In the bout in question, T. E. Holmes was engaged with. A. G. M'Hugh, and both tripped and fell, Holmes falling on his left arm, and breaking it just above the elbow. The injured competitor, who is a member of the local police force, was attended to by fellow-inembers '■ of the force, and was subsequently removed to the hospital. He competed in the Olympic Games in 1908. In the hammer-throwing contest, A. Bissett lowered a record put up at the Australasian championship meeting held in Wellington last summer. The record put up at that meeting was 128 ft. llin. Yesterday, Bissett, threw the hammer a distance' of 132 ft. 6in. THE ATHLETIC EVENTS. 50yds. Flat Handicap.—First heat: E. J. Price .(6yds.), 1; K. J. Tait (6yd9.), 2. Time/5 a-ssec. Second heat: K. E. Shaw, (6yds.), 1; T. W. Jones (6yds.), 2. Time, 5 2-ssec. Third heat: P. H. Cross (s|yds.), 1; F. W. Schramm (Byds.), 2. Time, 5 4-ssec. Fourth heat: C. O'Connor (ftyds.), 1; V. L. Palmer (6yds), 2. Time, 5 4-ssec. Fifth heat: E. Caldicutt. (6yds.), 1; H. Watkinson (7yds.), 2. Time, 5 3-ssec. Sixth heat: T. Sullivan (7yds.),1; J. B. Watson (6yds.), 2. Time, 5 4-ssec. Final: Caldicutt, 1; O'Connor, 2: Watson, 3. Time, 5 2-sseo. 880 yds. Fiat Kace.—R. C. Watson (85yds.),' 1; J. P. Mullins. (90yds.), 2; T. Auton (60yds.), 3. Ton starters. Time, 2min. 3 4-ssec. , _, Throwing the Cricket Ball.—D. Sturrock, 1; Brownlee, 2; A. Bissett, 3. Distance, Si yards. . 220 Yards Cadet Race.—First heat: T. Sullivan (15yds.), 1; J. C. Robinson (15yds.), 2; F. W. Packer (10yds.), 3. Time, 26 4-sseo. Second heat: H. Thompson (scr.), 1; K. J. Tait (scr.), 2; £C. K Shaw (6cr.), 3. Time, 26 l-ssec. Final: H.Thompson, 1; T. Sullivan, 2; J. C. Robinson, 3. Time, 26 l-ssec. ■ One Mile Walk (handicap).-R. D. M'Gahan (75yds.), 1; W. R. Newall (50y<is.), 2. Time, 9min. 43sec. High Jump (handicap).—Hori Mio (3in.), 1; P. E. Doyle (scr.), 2; 1 , . C. Hubbard (liu.), 3. Height, sft. 4in. 25 Yards Human Wheelbarrow Race.— Milroy and M'Cuskay, 1.. One Mile Flat (handicap).—R. C. Watson (200 yds.), 1; D. M'Donald (200 yds.), 2; F. J. M'Comisky (150 yds.), 3. Time, 4min. 38sec. [

.*■ Throwing the Hammer.—A. Bissett, 1; A. G. JTHugh, 2; E ,o'Dea, 8. Distance, 132 ft. Gin. 100 Yards Flat (handicap).—First heat: J. C. Eobinson (12yds.), 1; F. C. Hubbard (scr.), 2. Time, 10 Msec. Second heat: P.. J. M'lnerney. (11yds.), lj A. W. Liddell (9yds.), 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Third heat: k. J. Eobinson (Uyds.), 1; H. Thompson (11yds.), 2. Time, 10 S-ssec.' Fourth heat: L. A. Chopman, 1; C. O'Connor (Byds.), 2. .Time, 10 4-sses. Fifth lieat: J. B. Watson (10yds.), 1; W. R. Newall (10yds.), 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Sixth heat: C. W; Eobinson (11yds.), 1; E. Coldicutt (10yds.), 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Final: C. W. Robinson, 1; A. J. Robinson, 2; P. J.' M'lnerney, 3. Time, 9 4 : ssec. Wrestling (Cumberland, style): light weiffht (under list. 71b.).-G. H. Weir, 1; C. L. Nicholls, 2. Heavy weight (over list. 71b.): A. G. M'Hugh, I; J. J. Wilson, 2. ■ .' 120 Yards Hurdles (handicap).—P. E. Boyle (owes 12yds.), 1; F. C. Hubbard (owes 15yds.), 2; J. L. M'Donald (owes syds.), 3. Time, 19 l-ssec. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.—H. W. Freeman (100 yds.), 1; H. J. HTPherson (scr.), 2; C. b'Connor\(lßoyds.), 3. Time, 3min. 9s«o. ■ Pntting the Shot—A. Biesett, 1; M'Hugh, 2; distance, 87ft. iin. Pipe-smoking Competition.—H. Keowen,

220 Yards Plat Handicap.—B. Warrinff (18yds.), 1; H. Thompson (21yds.). 2; ,T. B. Watson (10yds.). .3. Time, 2G l-ssec. Tug-of-War (inter-Department).—Police, 1; Customs, 2. 50 Yards Sack Race.— J. F. Wilson, 1; F. R. Webster, 2.' ' . . Hop, Step, and Jump ■ (handicap) .—Hori Mio (3ft.), 1; V. R. Bernard (2ft.). 2; K. J. Tail (Bft.), 3. Distance, 40ft. Bin. Throwing 561b. .Weight (handicap).—A. Bissett,.l; A. S. M'Hugh, 2; Culloty, 3. Distance, 26ft. tin.' Three Miles Flat., Handicap.—T. J. M'Comisfcy (350 yds.), lj.F. ■ J. • Mushett (400 yds.), 2; H. Stafford (850 yds.), 3. Time, lGmin. 53sec. 150 Yards Three-leased ' Race.— K. K. Shaw and T. Sullivan, 1; A. O. Murdoch and D.'Sturrock, 2. ... ■ Half-mile Relay Race.—Post and Teleprraph team; lj Public . Trust team, 2; Marine and Customs team, 8. Time, 1 rain. 45sec. . . . ■ ; Broad Jump Handicap.—P. Minerney (2ft. 6in.), 1; K. J. Tait (2ft. 6in.), 2j F. C. Hubbard and V. R. Bernard, 3." Distancei 21ft. 4in. W0 Yards Flat Handicap.—D. Sturrock (30yds.), 1; J. L. MTtonald (15yds.). 2; L. A. Chapman (10yds.), 8. Time, 54 3-ssec. •Thread-the-Nc«dle Race.—Miss Lear and Mr. J. W. Coard, 1. LAWN TENNIS. . The second animal tournament of the Public Servico started at the Newtown Club's courts.yesterday morning, but was not oompleted. Remarkably ■ good progi'ess was, however, made, as only U of the 92 matohes down for decision remain to be played. As very few games were got.off botween 8 and 9 a.m. (that was quite expected), and two valuable hours were lost later in the morning owing to heavy rain making the courts unplayable, it will be.seen that the big average of 23 games per court would easily have been managed had the weather only held good. The Management Committee tenders its hearty thanks to the Newtown Lawn Tennis Club for its invaluable assistance in making, the tournament a success; to the ladies for preparing and serving aftornoon tea j also to the gentlemen who so •kindly and unselfishly carried out the onerous duties of umpiring. In this direction, Messrs. C. T. Andrew, R. Bauchop, W. L. Dunn, A. M. Gill, F. S. Harding, B. F Kelly, Eric Reeves, and C. William's were especially helpful. Mr. N J. R. M'Clune (Education Department) carried out the secretarial duties with a. great deal of credit, and has worked unceasingly since the arrangements were initiated. He was supported by three able young men in Messrs. A. M. Gill, T. H. Jones, and B. W. Millier, with Mr. E. Y. Redward as referee.

The only completed event was the ladies' singles, in which Miss Buctan (Post and Telegraph) Department) played consistently throughout. .Miss Warren (Native Department) was very solid on the other half of the draw, nnd the final between these two girls produced a great finish. ' Five matches remain to be played in the men's singles, and three in the doubles. The outstanding feature of both events ; was ' tho , very fine tennis of young 'Eric Beeves (Public Trust Office), Power,(N.Z.B.) was also in capital form, and must have a big say in with singles and doubles. Ho has improved out of sight. 0. :W. Bamfield (Public Trust, Office) had a long run of he should be in the winning double with Reeves. Tho latter has a stiff task set him in the singles, and even if he reaches the final (J. & Bridges on the S3 mark is a dangerous opponent) Beeves will have to fnce either Power or I". AVilliams (Post Office), the latter of whom is the "dark horse" of the tournament, nnd boat tho handicappers badly. C. Williams (Government Life) and N. E. Smellie (Public Worts) were chief among the other younger players to distinguish themselves. The actual results are as follow (the handicaps bD ; ng shown in parentheses) :— .

Ladies' Singles (40 Points Vantage). First round.—Miss Hill (l<1) v., Miss Clyde (8), '10-28; Miss Henderson (lfi) v. Miss ICirker (scr.), 40—29; Miss Bnclian (8) v. Miss .Tack (25), 40—28; Mips Wilson (16) v. Mis Fallows (25), 40-38: Miss Warren (18) v. Mis= Hirrell (C), -JO—24; Miss Brown (18) v. Miss Sheldon (2), 40-81. Second round.-Miss Hill (M) v. Miw Grw &). by default; Mis Bttctim (8) y^.

Miss Henderson (16), 40-34;. Miss Warren (18) v. Miss "Wilson (16). 40-33; Miss Lear (18 v. Miss Brown (18), 40-37. Semi-finnls.-Miss Knchan (8) v. Miss Hill (14), 10-30; Miss Warren (18) v. Miss Lear (18), 40-37.. „, Final.—Miss Buehan (8) v. Miss Warren (18), 40^-38. Men's Handicap Singles (50 Points Vantage). First round.-Sm'ellio (1G) v. Pratt (12), 50-47; Wise Ley (35) v. Douglas (24), 50-41; Hardiug (33) v. Cooper (20), 80-39; Carter (25) v. Mills (l<), 50-41 j Jucld-(20) v. N. C. Andrew (16), 50—11; Bamftelil (20) v. Penlington (22), 50-35; Power (7) v. Hamer (12), 50-13; Eedvard (owe 15) v. Ponanga (12), SO—IG; Beeves (12) v. M'Donald (15), 50-43; Gow (28) v. C. T. Andrew (12), 50-36; Richardson (scr.) v. Tattle (20), 50-41; Dick (5) v. M'Kay (22), by default; Dunn (30) v. Clark (10), 5036; Leydon (25) v.'M'Clnne (30) 50-10; Brosnan (23) v. Gill (18), 50-42; C. Williams (14) v. Solater (22), 50-46. Second round.-H. Williams (16) v. Allen (17), 50-45; Kelly (20) v. Chamberlain (20), 50-48; F. Williams (30) v. Bauchop (2), 50-15; Cody (18) v. Eeid (30), by default; Smellie (16) t. Wisol«y (35), 50-48; Carter (25) v. Harding (33), 51-49; Bamfield (20) y. Judd (25), 50-40; Power (r v. Eedward(owe 15), 50-40; Beeves (12), v. Gow (28), 50-47; Richardson (scr. ■ y. Dick (5), 50-4-1; Dunn (80) v. Leydon (25), 50-46; C. Williams (14) v. Brosnan. (23), 50-34; Gilmour (25) v. F. H«ad 83; Bridges (33) v. Millier (18), 50-39;. Tyrer (22) v. Coad (18), 50-42; Jones (owe 5) v. Evensen (20), by default. Third Eound.-H. Williams (Iβ) v. Kelly (20), 50-40; F. WUhams (30) v. Cody (18), 50-34; Smellie (16) v Carter (25), 50-45; Power (7)v. Bamfield (20), 50 -40; Eeeves (12) v. Richardson (scr.), 50-31; C. Williams (14) v. Dunn (30), 5047; Bridges (33) v. Gilmour (25). 51-49; Tyrer (22) v. Jones (owe 5), 50-44. Fourth E«und.-F. Wilbams (30) v. H. Williams (16), 50-25; Power (7) v. Smellie (16), 50-40. F. Williams and Power are out to semifinal on top half, while Eeeves, C. Williame, Bridges, and Tyrer out the other eemi-fiaal. Men's Handicap Doubles (50 points vantage). , Ffrst Eourtd.-Carter-Bead (28) v. M'Donald-Smellie (17), 51-49; Dick-Kelly (12) v. Gilmour-Tyrer (24), 50-39; E«eves--Bamfleld (14) v. Eichardson-Bauohop (3), 50-35; Gill-Mills (20)'r. M'Cluße-Wiseley (33), 51-49; Allen-Ponariga (15) v. MillierJudd (22), 50-43; E«dward-Brosnan (8) v.. Tattle-Coad (22), 50-38. ' ■ . Second Bound.—Andrew . Bros. (15) v. Levdon-M'Kay (23), 50-47; Hamer-Cham-bwlain (12) v. Clark-Cooper (18), 50-48; Carter-Eead (28) v. Gow-Dunn (26), 5041; Reeves-Bamfield (14) v. Dick-Kolly (12), 50-44; Allen-Ponanga (15) v. GillMills (20), 50-33; Eedward-Brosnan (8) v. Cody-F. Williams (20). 50-44;. Williams Bros. (14) v. Harding-Hori Mio (30), 50— 42; Power-Pratt (12) v.. Evensen-Solater Third Bound.—Hamer-Chamberlain (12) v. Andrew Bros. (15), 50-38; Eeevee-Bam-field (14) v. Carter-Bead (28), 50-47; Al-len-Ponanga (15) v. Eedward-Brosnan (8), 50-43; Power-Pratt (12) v. Williams Bros. (14), 51—49. (Tho four wiiming pairs above are out to semi-final.) :i • . Ladies' Doubles. There was only one match played in this event. -. • ■ First Ronnd.—Misses Horrell-Clyde '(7) v. Misses Hill-Henderson (15), 40-36.