The Reoord Reign Bports.

Manawatu Herald, 25 May 1897, Page 2

The Reoord Reign Bports.

President, John Stevens, Esq., M.H.R. ; Judges, Messrs J. B. Stansell and E. S. Thynne ; Handicappers, Messrs Harrison, Bradoook and Little ; Bicyole Handioappers, Messrs Harrison and Austin; Starter, Mr George Gray; Timekeeper, Mr S. Trask; Secretary, Mr J. F. Overend; Treasurer, MrF. Eure; Committee, Messrs J. B. Stansell, P. Hennesay, T. Westwood, J. Walsh, E. Osborne7 H. Coley, H. Border, W. B. Rhodes, F. Eure, J. F. Overend, H. Bradoock, P. L. Harnett, C. Callis, G. Gray, 0. A. Harrison, E. S. Thynne, C Austin, W. Little, A. Fraser and W. Cook.

The Sports Committee was fa voured with a beautiful dav yesterday, and a large number of persons assembled to watch the sports provided. The takings at the gate were about £19.

'I he tiaok was in first-class order, and the Borough Councillors were congratulated on all sides upon it, and the winning cyclist was very pleaeed with it, and pronounce l it a better one to that in Pal outs ton There is no doubt but that bicycle races have become a popular amusement and the sample afforded to the public yesterday are bound to make them become popular here, a? the going was fast aud the contest* close. One of our local men, 0. Austin bids fair to soon make his mark on the track in a more satis* factory manner to himself than he did yesterday, as he met with two spills, for he is a fast goer and appears to possess Btaying power. ihe Levin Brass Baud, under Mr Keen, played many times durinj? the day, aud thus assisted to enliven the proceedings. Mr Walls had a refreshment stall on the ground, and appeared to be doing a very good business. The. official* had plenty of work

to do to get off 19 events, bat they got them off to time and that is saying a great deal. Mr Overend, the secretary gave up his whole day's holiday simply to forward the public's amusement, and was noted for bis courtesy and attention. Mr W. Stansell most obligingly lent him every help in his work. Mr Eure was another who worked partiou** larly hard to seoure the day's sac* ces3. Mr Little as starter, and Mr Bradcock who at times acted for Mm, got the competitors off to first* class starts. The other members of the committee, in various ways, as gatekeepers, clearing - the track, watching hurdles, etc., all worked haid. The judges had also plenty to do, and did it. The day may be looked upon as a great success. The baud held a concert and dance in the hall in the evening, which was well attended. Following are the results : — 1. Maiden Bace_ 100 yards. First prize, £1 10s ; second, 10s ; entry, 3s. A. Stansell „ 1 F.Dunn „ 2 F. Bout ... 8 These were the only starters. The race was well contested and only won at the tape. 2. Boy's Race, under 14 years, 100 yards. First prize, 10s ; second, 2s 6d ; entry, 6d. B. Wilson ... 1 W. O'Brien . . 2 L. Alzdorf ... 8 J. Furrie was the only other starter.

3. FOXTON HANDICAP, 100 yards, 220 and 440 yards. Points in each event to count as follows:— s, 8, 2. The winner of each event to receive 10s. First prize, £5 ; second, £1 15s ; third, 15s. Nomination, 3s ; acceptance, 2s. A. Stansell, 6yds . . 1 F. Mullins, syds ... 2 W. Prentice, syds ... 8 The other starters were J. A. Bell. H. Saville, W. C. Howan and W. M. Ross.

This was a very good race and Stansell deserved his win.

4. Local Bicycle Handicap, half-mile. (Sit competitors, otherwise open race.) Includes Wereroa and Levin. First prize, £1 ; Becond, 7s 6d. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 6d. A. S. Jonson, scr. ... 1 S. Ennis, 12yds . . 2 G. Styles, 10yds . . 8 0. Austin, T. Westwood and W. Gillespie also started.

This race bad been looked upon as a gift to Ennie, but Jonson made it very clear that be bad tbe race at any time and won easily. Austin met with a bit of bad luck as on Jonson getting in front of him he steered too sharply and went over the bend into the crowd and had a fall, He was «oon up and on again and though he pluckily raced round his chance for a place was hopeless. 5. Girl's Race, under 14 years, 100 yards First prize, 10s ; second, 2s 6d. Entry 6d. S. Cook . . 1 S. Duockley .. 2 W. Harne,tt ... 8 G. Trask, A Collins, B. Young, A. Cook, N. Ball, Bangi and M. Birchloy also ran. 6. Hurdle Handicap, 320 yards. First prize, £2; seoond, 15s. Nomination, Is 6d ; acceptance, Is. R. dole, lSyda . . 1 W. Prentice, scr. . . .2 W. C. Howan, 15yda . . $ The other starters were J. A. Bell, P. J. Robinson and P.. Robinson. R. Cole made a splendid "race and only just got in first from one, of the r scratoh men. . ■• 7. FOXTON. HANDICAP, sewnd event, . 220 yards. Prize, 10s. v W. M.Ross, Byds „. 1 A. Stanaell, 12yda ... 2 F. Mullin, Byds ... 8 McKenaie and Prentice were the other starters. 6. Banning Long Jump. First prise. £1 ; second, la 6d. Nomination, Is; aoceptance, 6d. P. J. Robinson, 17ft 2in 1 ■- H. Saville, 16ft 10in..; 2 W. Prentice, 16ft Bin 8 W. M. Ross aud S. Thacker also competed. 9. Bicycle Handicap. 1 mile. First prise, £1 10s ; second, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. ...... S. Thacker, scr. ... 1 J. R. Wingate, 20yds 2 T. G. Kitchen, 20yds 8 ] W. C. Zimmerman, H. D. Stevenson, S. Ennis and 0. Austin also started. This was a capital race but Tbacker had it in his own hands all the way. 10. Half-mile Handicap (flat). First prize, £2 ; second, 15s. Nomination, la 6d; acceptance, Is. F. Mullin, scr. ... 1 R. Cole, 90yds . . 2 P. Allen, 75yds .-> 8 The other starter was J. Symes. 11. FOXTON HANDICAP, third event, 440 yards. Prize, 10s. W. M. Ross, 12yds .. 1 F. Mullin, ecr. . . 2 A. Stansell, 18yds ... 8 No others went out. Ross won easily. This made the points gained bj Stansell and Ross even, and it was decided between them to run it off. Lots were drawn for the distance, when luck favoured Ross by giving him the longer raoo of 440 yards, and when run off proved a very easy' thing for him.

12. Local Handicap. 100 yards.— (William ' Strachan, Victoria Brewery r Danedin.) Open only to residents of three months standing in Borough of Foxton. First prize, £2; second, £1; third, 10a. Nomination, Is 6d ; acceptance, Is.

A. Stan sell ... 1 F. Rout ... 2 B. Gray . 8 The other starters were H. Saville, F. Dunn, W. Symons, R. Co'e, F. Armstrong, W. Little, W. Howan and J. Symes. This was a well-contestel race, the first' and second men being close together. 13. Bicycle Handicap, 2 miles. First prize £1 10 a; second (Strahan), 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. S. Thacker ... 1 W. C. Zimmerman ... 2 J. R. Wingate ... 8 Kitchen also started. The competitors conceded to Zimmerman a greater start than that allowed by the handicapped, giving him one lap (one-sixth of a mile) start. This enabled the spectators to witness an exciting race, as the privileged man seemed likely to win, and it was not till just at the finish of the final lap that the winner managed to pass him. Thacker only got in by half a wheel in front of the second, and the third was close upon the second. It was a well-ridden race, and proved very interesting. 14. Compulsory Official Handicap, 100 yards. First prize, £1 ; second, 7s 6d. Entry, la. W. Little, 10yds ... 1 J. R. Stansell, 15yds . . 2 H. Border, 15yds ... 8 Other officials ran, but Little was many for them, though Stansell was close up. 15. Obstacle Race, first prize, £1 ; second, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 6d. Not run for want of time 16. Three-lagged Race, 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, ss. Nomination, 6d; acceptance, Cd. L. Stansell and Armstrong 1 W. Symons and D. Purcell 2 'P. Robinson and H. Saville 3 Others who started were Dunn and Rout, Young and Barber (who met with a fall early in the race whilst leading), A. Stansell and Mullin, Coley and Dudson. . 17. Bicycle Handicap, 3 miles- " Water of Leith " Stake 3, £3 3s, donated by James Speight and Co., Dunedin. First prize, £2 2s ; second, £1 Is. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. 8. Thacker . . 1 J. R. Wingate ... 2 . T. G. Kitchen ... 8 As Thacker had never run a three mile much doubt was felt as to his success in this event, and the other two men made the pace particularly warm. Thacker remained close behind till just in the last lap, when he ran up and won by a &hort distance' The pace was very fast. 18. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards. First prize, £1; second, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 6d. A. McKenzie ... 1 W. Prentice ... 2 B. Young ... S The other starters were B. Gray, Bell, and H. Saville. 19. The Brewers Scramble Race, $-mile. Open to all competitors Borough of ; Foxton over 50; ail over 55 to receive 50yds start. First prize, £2 2s ; second, £1 Is. Donated by T. G. MoCarthy, Esq., Wellington. J. R fcJtansell ... 1 0. Spring ... 2 H. Border ... 8 These were the only competitors, but the race excited great interest, the winner being greeted with oheers.

An extra bicycle race of one mile was run amongst the local men, and was won easily by 0. Austin, S. Ennia coming in second. Mr Hen nessy had the misfortune to get a fall by a small boy getting upon the track when he should have been BOmewhere else.

An extra girl's race was won by A. Collins, G. Birch ley second, G. Qversnd third.