ALEXANDRA SPORTS.
These sports came off on Boxing Day, but we are sorry to say were not so successful as on previous occasions, which is to be attributed to the slate of the weather, it raining mostly during the time of the meeting. The different events were well contested, and afforded generall,.satisfaction. Mr Lewis Cameron, of the Caledonian Hotel, had the booth, and catered to those present efficiently. ... Tfie following tyns...tbs. programme,, and the results 100-Yards Handicap Foot Pace. For all coiners. First Prize, 40s ; second, 20s. . Entrance, ss. W. Telford, 1 Sutherland, 2 Quoit Match. Distance, 18 yards. First Prize, 20s; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 6d. J. Austin, •, 1 J. Miller, There were six entries. 100 Yards' Handicap Foot Race for Bovs under 15 years of age. First Prize, 13s; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Dead heat between S. Robertson and D. Thomson, who divided the money. * 1 Handicap Hack Race of 3 sovs. Distance, one mile. Entrance, ss. Three entries or no race. Nelson’s Whitefnot, 1 M'Kenzie’s Deadshot, 2 Chisholm's Lubra and Lynch’s Eag’ehawk started, hut were nowhere at the finish. Whitefnot won easily. Vaulting with Pole. First Prize, 40s ; second, 20s. En ranee, ss. This was contested by Telford, Cameron, and Da'y, which resulted iri a close contest between Cameron and Telford, the latter winning at seven feet nine inches. 50-Yards’ Handicap Foot Race for Girls under 15 years of age. , First Prize, 7s 6it ; second, 5s ; third, 2s 6d. Entrance, free. Mi.-s Robertson, % r ... Miss Telford and Mies Jackson ran a dead heat for the second prize. Putting the Stone (22Ibs), Scotch style First Prize, 20s; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. J. Gartley, 1 There were eight entries, but the winner won easily. Running Hop, Step, and Jump, First Prize, 15s; second, 10s. Entrance, • 2» 6d. , ’ ■ " 5 !■' Telford, 1 i Sutherland, 2 There were four entries. Three Legged Race. First Prize, 15s: second, 10s. Entrance, 2s. This race was won by Telford, and Austin. There were ten entered.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 872, 3 January 1879, Page 2
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