TAUMARUNUI SPORTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 23, 29 March 1907, Page 2

TAUMARUNUI SPORTS.

The carnival promoted by the Taumarunui Athletic Assoeialion and the District Cycling Club, was held on the Recreation Ground on Saturday last. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance of the public was large in consequence. The programme was a lengthy and varied one, and included running, wood-chopping and sawing, and cycling events. Among the runners, Collerton, Brooks and Foster were the most successful, the former accounting for (lie iooyds, 220 yds and second in the 440 yds, and Brooks the maiden and second in the two short distance events, while Foster won the 440 yds, half-mile, and ran second in the mile. The cycling events were well distributed, and gave rise to some excellent contests. The chopping competitions were, as usual, well patronised and caused considerable excitement. The big chop went to S. Warren and the 20in chop to W- Mitchell, who also secured second place in the lßin chop. All the officials worked hard and a special word of praise must be given to the energetic Secretary, Mr C. G, Dallas. The following are the results «ftf the various events: - Maiden Race. Brooks ], Collerton 2, James 3. 100 yds Handicap. Collerlon ], Brooks 2, Humphries 3. Half-Mile Cycle Handicap. ( arrington I, Andreson 2, Farbister 3. lßin. Handicap Saw. - Walters and male I, Dowman and male 2, Andreson and mate 3. 220 yds Handicap. Collerton I, Brooks 2. lßin. Handicap Chop. Warren 1, Mitchell 2, Walsh 3. One mile Cycle Handicap.- Andreson ], Carrington 2, Farbister 3. 440 yds llandieab. Foster 1, Collerton 2, Brooks 3. 20in. Chop.-—Mitchell ), Walsh 2, Dowman 3. Half-Mile Handicap. Foster ], Burney 2, Gemming 3. Two-Mile Cycle Handicap.--"Scott I, Adams 2, Andreson 3. One Mile Handicap. Wilson 1, Foster 2, Burney 3.