KAUKAPAKAPA SPORTS

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 15 January 1915, Page 3

KAUKAPAKAPA SPORTS

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

[by own special reporter]

Last Thursday, 7th inst., was an especial gala rl\v for Kaukapakapa, it bein# the occasion of the annual Athletic Sports, when people foregathered from miles around, Helensvilie itself contrsbuting a very fair number of patrons, who went out in vehicles oi various kinds. The weather was quite pleasant, while the drive was invigorating and interesting, especially to first^tnppers, who were surprised that the journey is comfortably negotiated in one hour. Owing to the paucity of patronage on previous occasions, Messrs Hunter Bros, did not this year run their four-hoise, break. This -may or may not have been a loss to the gates, but whether or not. we do think that in future greater effort should be made to ensure a larger attendance. Indeed there is no rea3on why at least half Helensville should not go out if special train arrangements could be overcome. Whether this experiment has ever been tried or not the writer is in ignorance, . However, If#it go at that, suffice to say that the Kaukapakapa sports ground.^always lent by Mr Drinnati) is an ideal spot, upon a level plateau, beautifully sheltered by trees, and a lovely fresh-water stream running upon one side of it. Mrs Cantell ran a most welcome tenij erance booth upon xhe date in question, and hot water being available several picnic parties made their own afternoon tea. Mr F. Dye (president) and a number of other. officials, including the Messrs Drinnan, Shanks, Dormer, Mumfoid, and many others, were early,on the ground, and amongst the patrons we noticed the Bey. Lamond (Methodist), who all day took much interest in the sports and made himself generally popular. The secretary (Mr A. Shanks), who conducted the proceedings for the first time, deserves credit, and with hia associates, Judge E. Kinlock, Starter H. Uormer, aud ihe Committee, the bnccess of the gathering mainly rests. All the events as published, excepting the Potato Ruce on horseback, c-iune off, most of them well contested, and no dissatisfaction appeared to exist with the handicapping by Messrs G. Shanks, H. Mumford and F. Dormer, The following is the result of the events: Maiden Handicap of v 100 yds. Firot 20s, second 7s 6d. For those who had not won an advertised race— This was a good start in which four men appeared. Won easily Ly Jacks(,n (3yds) ; C. Fletcher (scr), 2nd ; S. Archibald (dist). Bryant also ran. School Boys' Race—under 14 years; 75yds handicap. First, trophy ; second, trophy— The smallest lad, B. Russell, won by fast going ; W. Shanks 2nd. 100 Yards Handicap, First, 255; second, 7s 6d— Six starters out o? nine entrants ; though fairly coming in all of a bunch, Alex Mack (13yds) made the running, Jackson being second. High Jump Handicap. First, 20s; s» cond, 7s 6d — This was ratlmr slow going though interesting, with plenty room for the audience. Four entries. Me Adam eventually negotiated the sft bar, with Sid McLeod as "jumper-up." Kaukapakapa Cup of 120 yds ■ handicap. First, £3; second, £l — The event of the day, though only one distance, Six contestants went to thf post, but owing to tho starting Mulvihill (the "strong" man of the bunch) never left the mark. It was a good race, Alex Mack (14yds) making a rather easy win ; J. McAdam (10yds) 2nd ; Jackson (12yds) 3rd. School Girls' Race, handicap of 75 yards, Trophy.— There were four starter*} when there might k.ivo been a round do^en. Miss Evolyn Shanks won a hard race. 120 Yards Hurdles handicap; 8 flights. First -'30s ; second 10s. — Tough going, and Alex Mack was favourite. He won somewhat easily with a gift of 10yds; J. Me Adam (syds; 2nd; Baker (10yds) 3rd. High Jump for Horses (hat have never won over sft. First 15s ; second §3. - But three starters, wiio all appeared pretty shy of the rail at first, especially the winner, who made tho last effort on wings.—H. Oarlett's (Wai> mauku) Shamrock Jumped 4ft gin. 220 Yards TTtiiidioap First 30s; second 10s.- — Though a good start was made, Baker dropped out, hurt in the foot. A close.finish i r McDonald 1, Jackson 2, Me Ad am 3. Potato R:-co on horsback. This event did not come off for the want of support; ■•><■■■ 110 'Yards Handicap. First 40s - t second I of. : A. fairly fast r&_ce, the sec >nd man pulling up >yon_df jrhi|ly clost to ijaokson I, Mcldam 2, lsryant 15. Forced han.dlo.cip oi' 2a(jyds. First 20s: second 7s Gd, This was a great race for all hands, Sid McLeod winning easily, with Muiyihill 2nd,