BLACKS SPORTS AND BALL

Dunstan Times, Issue 1040, 24 March 1882, Page 3

BLACKS SPORTS AND BALL

St. Patricks Day. Shortly after 1 p.m. the sports committee made their way to Mr Pitches paddock, abreast of the town, the use of which for the occasion had been kindly granted to the committee by the owner The first event on the programme, the boys race (under 15 years), was-soon arranged, seven coir petitors entering the list. The next event, St. Patrick’s Handicap, brought out ten contestants This was a spenditl race throughout the : three events, but the handicapping for each event took up too much time, which caused other events to be hurried -over and some had to Vie given up for want of time to get them Off. The football match, which was looked upon as being likely to create considerable amusement, was in a measure a failure. The committee’s plan to receive as many entries as they could get, then elect two captains, alternately to pick their team one by one, was departed from, in favour of accepting a challenge from 12 of the Tinkers men to play 12 of Blacks, which also fell through after considerable time had been spent over preliminaries. There was, ■however, a good deal of fun got out of the ball which was kicked about indiscrimiually over the paddock by all and sundry until darkness set in- The day was fine and the sports were well patronized ly the public, the ladies turned out in laige numbers, the young (nes contrived in conjunction with the boys to have some sport on their own ■account in the shape of a game at kiss in the ring which was ’’greatly patronized and seemed to give those engaged in it general satisfaction- The dance in the schoolroom wrs well attended and kept up to grey dawn next morning. Messrs Cleary and Harly supplied the music in their usual excellent ■style. Mr Love, agent for Lyons’ Tourists gave a couple of songs and was highly applauded and encore t each time His performance gave a favourable impression of what the troupe will be, and so secure a good audience when they oemo.

The amount realized for the benifit of the Hospital is, I hear, something over £lO. Attached is a detailed account of the events as decided. Those not overtaken no doubt the committee will find some favourable opportunity to got off at an early date. Perhaps if county match off as is anticipated, they may embrace that day to supplement a few events. (Bovs’ Race under 15) —Felix Donnelly 1 ; Francis Donnelly 2 ; E. Ryan 3. Win. Smith, J. 'Cockrane, M. Cockrane, and A. Baker also ran.

St. Patiink’s Handicap, 150yds.—Thos. Donnelly 1 ; J. Ryan 2; A. Fogarty 3. 220yds,—O’Neil, J. Byan, Wm. Dnndas. —3ooyds.—G. Martin, J. Ryan, Thomas Donnelly.

Standing High Leap (three entries)— McMillan !;■ Mathieson 2. Running High Leap (five entries)—S. M'Millan 1; D. Forgarty 2. Sack Race (five entries) --J. Spain 1 j P. 'Shepherd 2. Handicap Hurdle Race (five entries)-- S. M'Millan 1 ; O’Neil 2; Ryan 3. Three Standing -Jumps Give entries) —P. Flannery 1 ; S. M'Millan 2.

Hop Step and Leap (l.hree entries) — Jackey Jackey i ; P. M’Atatniey 2. Quieting (three entries) —Thomas Donnelly 1 1 2, Putting Stone, only one entry. Other events crowded out.