ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 244, 22 March 1875, Page 3

ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS.

President—Mr W. H. Wynn Williams. Vice-President—Mr R. J. S. Harman, Committee—Messrs Reade, A. M, Ollivier, B. Fowler, G. Gordon, J. H. Herdson, H. Black, J. W. Davis, S. P. Andrews, M. Davie (treasurer), W. Tosawill (hon sec). Judges—Messrs Corfe, Harman, and Wynn Williams. Handicappers—Messrs Andrews, Corfe, and Digby. StarterMr F. Pavitt. Timekeeper—Mr G. Stead. Favored by exceptionally brilliant weather, notwithstanding the rain of the previous evening, the sports under the auspices of the Canterbury Athletic Association afforded a capital opportunity for an afternoon's agreeable outing. The various events, with one or two exceptions, were not so keenly contested as we should have liked to have seen, but taking into consideration the fact that most of the competitors are out of training, the time made in the various races was very good. The running high jump only produced two competitors, and was a gift to Gordon, who jumped 4ft 6in. The long jump was much better contested, all jumping excellently, especially Ollivier, Stringer, and McCardell. Ultimately it resolved itself into a match between McCardell and Ollivier, who had in the first trial jumped 17ft 6in and 17ft 7in. In the final, Ollivier covered 18ft 2in, with a magnificent jump, McCardell being unable to go more than 17ft Bin. The 100 Yards Flat race created some interest, and it was thought that it would be a very quick thing. Five had entered, but only Ollivier, Macquarrie, and Deacon came to the post. Ollivier, from his previous sprint running, was the favorite, and won after a good race. The other events do not call for any lengthened notice here, as they are fully noted in the description of the running. We may congratulate the stewards, and especially Messrs Pavitt and Stead, upon the promptitude with which the various events were got off, and express a hope that their laudable example will be followed at gatherings of a similar kind. The following is the detailed account of the day's sports:— BUNNING HIGH JUMP. T. Gordon (4ft 6in) 1 W. Tosswill (4ft) "... 2 Tosswill failed to negotiate the timber after the first jump, leaving Gordon to win as he pleased. RUNNING LONG JUMP. A. M. Ollivier (18ft 2in) ... 1 H. McCardell (17ft Bin) ... 2 W. Stringer (16ft 7in) 0 W. Tosswill (16ft 7in) 0 After some pretty jumping by all, Ollivier andMcCardell,whointhefirstjumpingcovered 17ft 6in and 17ft 7in respectively, appeared at the scratch to try final conclusions at two jumps. McCardell led off with a no jump, touching the ground with his .hand, although he made a good jump. On his next trial he covered 17ft Bin. Ollivier now made a splendid jump of 18ft 2in, thus winning the prize. ONE HUNDRED TABDS FLAT RACE, A.M. Ollivier 1 G. A. Macquarrie 2 E. R. Deacon 3 Ollivier was the favorite for this event, though many fancied Macquarrie. Mr Pavitt got the lot away on even terms, Macquarrie having a shade the best of the start; Ollivier and Deacon close up. After a few yards Ollivier came away and took a lead, Macquarrie and Deacon going at a very warm pace for second place. A fine race between these two ensued, ultimately terminating as placed, Ollivier winning by about a yard, the same distance between second and third. Time, ll£sec. HALF MILE HANDICAP. J. W. Davis (scratch) 1 D. Thomson (40 yds) 2 B. Hawkes (60 yds) 0 This race was a gift to Davis, who soon overlapped his distance. Hawkes, on the word being given to go, went away at a slapping pace, which was evidently too good to last, as be retired after the first round, leaving Davis and Thomson to finish it alone. Thomson ran excellently, and showed great pluck, but was of course unable to compete with Daviß, who won by several lengths, putting on a spurt at the finish. Time, 2min 12sec. 300 TABDS HANDICAP FLAT RACE. W. Tosswill (15 yards) 1 B. B. Deacon (13 yards 2 A. H. Anderson (8 yards) ... 3 Stringer, 10 yards; Macquarrie, 6 yards; Hartland, 18 yards; and McCardell, 12 yards; also ran. Deacon and Tosswill soon after the start assumed the lead, with Anderson close up, and a very good race ensued between Deacon and Tosswill, which was only won by the latter on the tape. Deacon stumbled jnst before getting to the winning-post, which threw him out of his stride, or the probability is that the contest would have ended in a dead heat. Time, 21sec. TWO MILES HANDICAP WALKING RACE. C. Bowley (scratch) 1 F. Davie (160 yards) 2 These were the only starters, Duncan 30 yards, and W. Tosswill, 100 yards, not considering their chance good enough. For the first three laps Bowley, who evidently had the raoe in hand whenever he liked to go away, let Davie hold the lead. In the third lap, however, he closed on him, and for the remainder of the raoe until the latter half of the last lap the two competitors walked, in perfect time step for step, seemingly enjoying a little conversation by way of beguiling the time. At the half-way of the last lap Bowley put on a spurt, and went away from Davie at a terrific pace, winning by any number of lengths. Davie walked very well, but lacked the spring and elasticity of Bowley. Time, 18min lOsecs. 440 YARDS FLAT RACK. J.JW. Davis 1 M. Davie ... ... ••• _ ... This race having resulted in a match between Davie and Davis was looked upon with great interest, both men having friends. A capital start was effected, Davis at once assuming the lead, with Davie tloie behind,

Half way round Davie, who was playing a waiting game, began to spurt, but it was too late, Davis having gained too much ground to be caught, and winning by about six yards. Time, 63secs. 120 Yards Hurdle Race, over six flights of hurdles, Ist prize, Mr Sandstein's cup; 2nd do, Messrs Coates and Co.'s cup. M Davie 1 W. Tosswill 2 A. M. Ollivier -tp. -...- ... 3 A capital start was effected, Ollivier being q uickest aw ay, All jumped their first hurdle together, but on the flat Ollivier and Davie got slightly in advance of Tosswill, the former leading. In this order they went to the third hurdle, where Ollivier unfortunately fell. Tosswill took second place, Davie leading. Recovering himself speedily, Ollivier put on a fine spurt, and again got on level terms with Davie about the fifth hurdle. At the last, however, he fell again, and Davie ran in a winner, Tosswill second. Time, 20 sec. ONE MILE FLAT RACE. G. Mathias 1 H. Black 2 T.Gordon 0 D. Thomson 0 Mr Pavitt got the field away [to a good start, Mathias at once going to the front, Gordon second, Black third, and Thomson last. In this order they ran the first lap. Going into the second Goidon pulled up, and Thomson also had had enough of it. M athias, who ran as game as a pebble, was never headed. In the last lap Black, coming down the straight, spurted manfully, but Mathias was too much for him, and won a capital race by about six yards. Time, 5 min 4 sec. 440 YABDS HURDLE RACE. M, Davie 1 W. Tosswill 2 J. W. Davis 3 All got away to a good start, Tosswill taking the lead, with Davie second, and Davis last. At the third hurdle Davis baulked, thus increasing the distance between the leading division and himself. Ultimately Davie got the lead and came away a winner. Time, lmin 16sec. NON-memBEBS' RACE, 440 yards (Handicap), J. Fowler (15 yds) 1 J. M. Davie (40 yds) 2 A. Brunsden (10 yds) 3 F. Miles, 30 yds; Gough, scratch; and R. Lewin, 20 yds, also ran. Fowler went off at a great rate, soon cutting down his men, and making it very warm for the 40 yds man. A splendid race ensued between Fowler and Davie all down the straight, both doing their best. Ultimately Fowler just managed to win the race on the post. Time, 55sec. CONSOLATION RAOE, 160 yards. Anderson 1 Stringer 2 Macquarrie 3 Anderson cut out the running, and won a eapitally contested race by about a yard. This concluded the sports, which throughout passed off very satisfactorily.