TE KARAKA SPORTS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10319, 31 January 1927, Page 3

TE KARAKA SPORTS

A. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Te Karalia was en fete last Saturday when the Te Karalia Sports Club held their annual meeting. Considering the counter-attractions in the district there was a good attendance of tlie public and the various events were viewed with the keenest attention. Entries for both athletic and horse events were strong and resulted in keen competition. It may. have been the grounds, and certainly in the distance events the shortness of the track kept cyclists continually on -the turn, but the handicapping in every case did not appear to allow the close finishes which local track enthusiasts have learned to expect as the result of recent meetings. Over the short distances, however, the field drew together at the tape with only inches between most of the competitors. Big entries were attracted in horse events with most of Poverty Bay’s leading competitors riding. This section proved one of the features of the gathering. The day was free from accidents and except for the cycle races no falls were registered. In two cycling events Buckingham fell, bringing down in each case other riders. Everything possible was done by the committee to cater for the entertainment of the public and orchestral items were given throughout the day by Mrs. Henley’s orchestrfi. Refreshment .booths were conducted by the Te Karalia hockey girls. Much credit is due to the officials for the expeditious manner in which the programme was carried out and members of 'the G.A.A. and H.C., who rendered assistance, were untiring in their efforts to ensure the, success of the meeting. The official handicapper (Mr. A. C. Swan), especially in the multiple capacity of handicapper, judge, and timekeeper, was well to the fore. The officials were —Horse events: Judge, Mr. A. Pdmer; starter, Mr. T. Sherratt; athletic events —Judges, Messrs. W. McGrannachan, B. Thompson, W. Hankey and H. G. Price; track steward, Mr. A. G. Lucas; starter,> Mr. L. Houlahan; marksman, Mr. A. Rice • timekeepers, Messrs. J. Harvey, A. C. Swan; referee, Mr. M. Dovle. Joint-Secretaries, Messrs. H. M. Hnrkcr and W. Nisbett.

No professional events were included in the programme. Following is the result of the day’s programme:— ATHLETIC EVENTS. Waikohu County' and Kaiteratahi School Girls’ Race (6): R. Algie 1, Ellen O’Rourke 2, Rita Kimba 3. Waikohu Countv and Ivaiteratalu School Boys’ Race (14): K. Croswell 1, H. Caldcr 2, F. Oalder 3. 100yds Handicap (12): First Heat —Li. Barker (lOycls) 1, G.- Leach (0 yds) 2, J. Carron (9yds) 3. Time: 10 2-ssec. Second heat: A. Thorpe (9yds) 1, F. Bobbie (9yds) 2, F. Truman (2)vd.s) 3. 'lime: 101-osec. Final: h. Barker 1, A. Thorpe 2, G. Leach 3. Time: 9 4-osec. • Half-mile Bicycle Handicap v ll): First heat—F. Pollard (40yds) 1, J. Douglas (scr) 2, J. Mercer (90vds) 3; time: lrnin 12 2-ssec. Second heat— M McMahon (50yds) 1, G. Goldsmith (30yds) 2, P. McMahon (55yds) 3; time: lmin 11 4-ssec. Final —J. Mercer 1, G. Goldsmith 2, P. McMahon 3. Time: lmin 11 1-osec. lOOvds Ladies’ Handicap (5): Miss N. Wilson (14yds) 1, Miss J. Haisman (9-)ydsi and Miss N. Jansson 75vds Poverty Bay Men’s Championship (3): T. Corkery 1, F. Truman 2, E. Forrest 3. Only three runners lined up at the tape foiothis event. Corkery anticipated the pistol the first time but, lining up again from a good start, it developeel into a race between Truman find Corkery, the latter leading practically all the way to win by a foot. Forrest was three yards behind. Time: S1 880yds liandicap (9): S. Smith (60 vds) 1, G. Ingram (70yds) 2, B. Thompson (45yds) 3; time: -min 2 4-sscc. ~ One Mile Bicycle Handicap (14): P. Benson (110yds) 1, M. McMahon (110yds) 2, P. McMahon (130yds) 3; time": 2inin 25 1-osec. 220'vds Amateur Handicap (fU). First "heat—T. Corkery (4yds) 1, L. Barker (23yds) 2, F. Dobbie (1/yds) 3; time: 23sec. Second heat—F. Truman (syds) 1, G. Gurran (20yds) 2 E. Forrest (12yds) 3; time: 23 3-5 sec. Final: L. Barker 1, F. Truman 2, T. Corkery 3; time: 22 3-osec. 75yds Poverty Bay Ladies’ Amateur Championship (5): Miss N. »»llson 1, Miss H. Hansen 2, Mrs. Ryan 3 Also competed: Misses McDonald and J. Haisman. The pistol saw Miss Wilson draw to the front with Mis* Hansen pressing closely. The field hunched .nearing the tape, but first place was secured by Miss VVilson h v one foot from Miss Hansen, v -111 Mrs. Ryan three yards behind. Miss McDonald was fourth.

1-i-nnle Cycle Handicap (1). J. Al<ne (25vds) 1, J. Douglas (sor, P.“ Benson (175y(15) 3; time: Osee. Single Ladies’ Race (11): First heat —Miss D. Graham 1, Miss Robertson 2, Miss M. Graham 3. Second heat—Miss Spellers 1, Miss Murray 2, Miss Steele 3. hmal-Miss D.* Graham 1, Miss Spellers 2, Miss Robertson 3. Married Ladies’ Race (6): Mrs. Henley 1, Mrs Sefton 2, Mrs Castles 3

440yds Amateur Ha 'map (s j : S. Smith (33vds) 3, B. Thompson <2i yds) 2, F. 7 i-liian 'U.'-b- « , lj me, o\ 1-OS- • ~n i, Two-i ide l vcle TI .i-dicap U-tt • - J ’.jcMalibn f >•" vds) l, I* ■’ on son (/.iO yds) 2, IS T Bai (295yds) 3- time- o min 1 4-5 see. Boys’ Walk 19). H. t aider 1, L. Smith 2, F. Cald tr 3. One Mile Handicap ,'IIE L_ HBrown (75yds) 1, H. Glandule Aoycs) Ball (170 yd. V time- 4mm 42sec ~ Consolation Mile Cycle Handicap. (7) • F. Pollard (95yds) 1, M. Mcj Mahon (95yds) 2, G. Goldsmith (6o yds) 3; time: 2mm 30 3-sscc. 440yds Relay Race (2); Misses Wilson and Hansen and Frank Robbie 1; Mrs Ryan, Miss McDonald and F. Truman 2. HORSE EVENTS. Flag Race (16): H. Rods’ Whotu 1, B. Paviour’s Maori Girl 2, P. Fisher’s Playmate 3. Maiden Jump (15): P. Fisher’s Mischief 1, J. Can-on’s Lady Bird 2> W. Harris’ Kite 3. Bending Race (14): B. Paviour s Maori Girl 1, C. Humphreys’ Qumo Hunters’ Leaping (25): J. Jobson’s Peter 1, J. Jobson’s Paddy 2, J. Hansen’s All Over 3. Leaping Competition (Ladies) (14): Mrs. Jobson’s Peter 1, Miss J. Hansen’s All Over 2, Miss J. Telford’s Dick 3Potato Race (20): G. Wootton’s Tahiti 1, C. Humphrey’s Pedro-2 Best Girl Rider (6): Miss B. Caldwell 1, Miss J. Rutledge 2, Miss H. Sydney 3. Best Boy Rider (7): B. Burke 1, F. MeAnneny 2. D. Sherratt 3. Open Leaping’ Competition (21): J. Hansen’s All Over 1, J. Jobson’s Peter 2, Miss Andrews’ Rainbow 3. Consolation Jump (24): J. Jobson’s . Paddy 1. Miss J. Rutledge’s Echo 2, Miss J.; Telford’s Dick 3. Stock Horse. Race (12) ; H. Dods 1, M. Moore'2, G. Wootton 3. MISCELLANEOUS., - Men’s Nail Driving;: L. McKinley -i... -1 - '■ " •». •. ■ Ladies’ Nail Driving: Miss J. Telford.