MAROKOPA SPORTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VII, Issue 515, 6 November 1912, Page 3

MAROKOPA SPORTS.

A GREAT SUCCESS

Own Correspondent. The athletic sports and axemen's carnival, held on October 25th, was a brilliant success. There was a large gathering of settlers, and the day being fine the outing was much enjoyed. The organisation of the various events was a decided success and reflects much credit on the committee and the secretary, Mr R. C. Honore. Mr McGrath's handicapping in the running events was without doubt very good, and some close finishes resulted, particularly the Ladies' Braclet, which resulted in a win for Lance Williscn, after a most exciting finish with R. C. Honore. There were nineteen contestants, and the event Was the principal attraction. The chopping events were also well contested, and reflected credit no the handicappers. Messrs J. Smyth, G. Gordon, T. Whelan and J. Wouldes. The most exciting chop of the day was the 18-inch standing chop, which was won by J. Wouldes, with only half a blow from T. Vicary. N. Hunter was most consistent in his chopping, and was successful in securing the points prize. R. G. Honore and G. Richards tied for the points prize in the running events, and decided the matter by a sprint over fi ? ty yards which was won by the latter after a good contest. Results:— Boat Race.—Roy Haylock. Maiden Chop.—T. Vicary I, M. Poulson 2. Maiden Race. —R. C. Honore 1, T. Barlow 2. Fifteen-inch Chop.—N. Hunter 1, S. Vicary 2, T. Vicary 3. Ladies' Bracelet.' —L. Willison 1, R. C. Honore 2, Tufu 3. Eighteen-inch Chop (standing).—J. Woudles 1, T. Vicary 2, J. Fotheringham 3. 220 Yards Race.—R. Barlow 1, G. Richards 2, R. C. Honore 3. Fifteen-inch Underhand Chop.—A. Patterson 1, N. Hunter, S. Vicary 3. 440 Yards Handicap Race. H. Waters 1, G. Richards 2, R. C. Honore 3.