The Athletic Sports.

Manawatu Herald, 10 November 1900, Page 3

The Athletic Sports.

President— A. C. Stansell; Vice-Presi-dents, W. B. Rhodes, W. Hunter, J. Symons and £. S. Thynne ; Timekeeper, T. Wanklyn; Handicappers, A. C. Stansell and J. F. Overend ; Judges, J. Desmond, A. Henderson and T. Mitchell ; Starter, A. C. Stansell ; Assistant Starter, J. F. Overend.

No better day than yesterday, in the matter of weather could have been wished for, as the day was bright and warm, with a slight breeze. The sports were well patronized and the events were well contested, notably the various tugi-of-war. The officials all worked bard, but there was an attempt to supersede them by one man who very volubly and loudly criticised certain of the proceedings. His ire was justly roused by the peculiar running of Furrie in the 440 yards, who when almost at the winning post, stopped, and let the second man pass in first and then ran in second. The public believed this was an intentional act, and the man who mouthed the critics said so, but the Committee having heard both sides, accepted Furrie's explanation, but warned him to be , careful for the future. This, however, did not appear to be satisfactory to the one of the public previously mentioned, and it was the theme of his discourse the whole day long. In the last race there was a deliberate run off of one of the runners by another competitor, and it was alleged it was arranged to try and run off another, but he got through the unsportsmanlike men and being too fleet of foot, won. The Sandon Band of twelve performers gave some good music during the day, and compared very favourably with our own band. The refreshment booth, conducted by Mr Traill, provided a good lunch, and appeared to be doing a capital business. The takings at the gates were £15. and the committee should have a good surplus in hand. Following are the results of the racing : — 1. Maiden Race, for those who have never won an advertised race; first prize silver medal, value 21s, presented by Mr Smith, and ss ; second prize trophy, value 10s 6d, presented by Mr G. Stiles ; nom., is. E. Hunter, 1; A. Symons, 2; H. Robinson, 3. Time, ißsec. I 2. Boys Race, under 16; first prize -0 2s, second is ; free. A. Cummerfield, 1 ; L. Cozens, 2 : L. Langley, 3. ' j 3. Stansell's Grand Handicap, of ! three distances, 440yds, 220yds, and j 100yds ; for each separate event first prize 15s, second ss ; points prize, £3 first, £2 second, £1 third ; points to count 3, 2, 1 ; first event 440yds ; nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. First Event of Grand Handicap, 440yds; first prize 15s, 2nd ss. j E. Hunter, 22yds, 1; L. Furrie, 12yds, 2 ; A. Symons, 22yds, 3. Time, 58sec. 4. Sack Race, 1 ooyds ; first prize trophy presented by Mr P. Hennessy, and ss, 2nd ss ; nom., is. E. Ball, 1 ; E. Dunn, 3. 5. Hurdle Race, 120yds, over six flights of hurdles ; first prize trophy presented by Mr A. Henderson, and 10s, 2nd 5s ; nom. is, accept. 6d. E. Hunter, scr., 1 ; P. Pobinson, 7yds behind scratch, 2 ; G. Foster, 2yds behind scratch, 3. Time, ißsec. 6. Girls' Race, under 16 ; first prize 2s 6d, 2nd is ; free. M. Desmond, 1 ; E. Collins, 2 ; C. Overend, 3. 7. Married Women's Race. — Mrs W. Spring, 1 ; Mrs A. Langley, 2 ; Mrs F. Rout, 3. 8. Stansell's Grand Handicap, Second Event 220yds; first prize 15s, 2nd ss. * L. Furrie, Byds, 1 ; A. Symons, r 15yds, 2; E. Ball, Byds, 3. Time, 27secs. 9. Tug-of-War. Foresters and Footballers v. all comers, 12 aside ; prize 20s ; nom. is. All-comers Team won. 10. Novelty Race, 100yds; first prize 1 os, 2nd 2s 6d ; nom. is. B. Dudson, 1 : M. Rhodes, 2. 11. Bandsmen's Race. — McNae, 1 ; Ferry, 2 ; Cameron, 3. 12. Foresters and Footballers' Race, 120yds; first prize trophy, presented by Mr W. B. Rhodes ; second trophy, presented by Mr S. Burr ; nom. is, accept, is. E. Hunter. 6yds, 1 ; E. Ball, 2yds, t ; Tim Nobeddy, scratch, 3. Time, i6secs. 13. Boys' Race, under 16; first prize 6s, 2nd 3s. 3rd is. J. Mclntyre, 1 ; L. Alzdorf, 2; L. Cozens, 3. 14. Single Ladies' Race, 100yds ; first prize trophy, value a guinea, prej[ sented by Mr E. Dunn ; 2nd prize trophy, presented by Mr E. Osborne ; entrance free. Miss K. Ashmore, 1 ; Miss Desmond, 2. 15. Third Event Stansell's Grand Handicap, 100yds ; first prize 15s, 2nd ss. L. Furrie, syds, 1 ; E. Hunter, 9yds, 2 • P. Robinson, Byds, 3. Points Prize— L. Furrie, 1 ; E. Hunter, 2; A. Symons, 3. 16. Boys' Race, under 12 ; first prize 2s 6d, 2nd is ; free. Desmond, 1 ; Boyle, 2 ; Hickson, 3. 17. Girls Race, under 14 ; first prize Mr A. Fraser's Trophy, 2nd 2s 6d. A. Symons, 1 ; V. Langley, 2; M. Newth, 3. 18. Bike Race, 1 mile; first prize 20s, 2nd Heasman & Baker's trophy, 3rd Mr A. Osborne's trophy; 4 to start or no race ; nom. is, accept. 6d. J. Furrie, 75yds, 1 ; H. Smith, scr., 2 ; W. Howan, scr., 3. 19. Committeemen's Race, 120yds ; first prize 10s, 2nd ss ; nom. is. J Symons; E. Dunn, 2; T. Mitchell, 3- Time « sec--20 Forced Handicap, 200yds; first "x-nrize 15s, 2nd ss; compulsory for Tinners, optional for losers; nom. is. A. Symons, 1; E. Hunter, 2; A. Stansell, §. 21. Greasy Pig. Caught by A. Cole.