ONGARUE SPORTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 468, 25 May 1912, Page 5

ONGARUE SPORTS.

The first meeting under the Ongarue Athletic Club,under the auspices of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, passed off successfully yesterday. A fair number of attended and thoroughly enjoyed the day's sport. The running track was not in good order and very narrow. As several of the events attracted a largs number of starters the cramped condition of the track did not tend to create fast times a3 the back men were at a considerable disadvantage in getting through. Nevertheless close finishes were the order of the day. The wood chuoping events created enthusiasm and great credit i 3 due to th 3 handicapper, Mr Albrechtsen, for the close finishes. The experience gained by the committee will result in the next sports being carried out without any drawback. A feature of the gathering was the good feeling between the officials, competitors and general public. A social gathering was held in the evening at which a large number attended and a thoroughly enjoyable evening passed oft successfully. The following ia a result of the day's sport: — Standing Chop.- 12in block. F. Mason 1, Salmon 2. J. O Sullivan 3. Standing Chop, 1 Sin block —Salmon 1, J. Matson 2, O'Sullivan and Williams 3. Underhand Chop, 15in log. —M. Rogers 1, O'Sullivan 2, Salmon 3. Maiden.—S. Smith 1, Stephenson 2. 100 yds Handicap.--Stephenson 1, T. Banfield 2, Horn 3.

220 yds Handicap.—G. Bantieid 1, J. Carter 2.

]2oyd3 Hurdles.--Rau Rata 1, Horn

Horse Jump. —C. Bennett's Gertie 1, Riversdalc 2. Hop-Step-and-Jump. —S. Smith 1, E. Smith 2. 880 yds Handicap.—A. Parker 1, E. Smith 2. 440 yds Handicap. —E. Smith 1, A. Parker 2.