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Manawatu Herald, 12 September 1903, Page 3

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

SPORTS.

Third Annual Gathering, To BE HELt) ON tcsS KING’S BIBTHBAY, November gtb, 1903. IN VICTORIA PARK. HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES. £lO5 j AMOUNTING TO j £lO5 Patron—Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President—His Worship the, Mayor, Mr T. Westwood. Vice-presidents—W. Gray, S. Hickson, T. Haywood, A. Laiog, A. King, Dr Bennett, ]. SymOnS; P. JHennessy, and A. D. Clemett. Judges—T. Westwood, A. Laing, A. Reeve, W. Hamer, R. Noonan and L. E. Reade. Handjcapper—Ulic Shannon (of Weif lington). f Starter—J. Matheson. Ma/rkers—J. Desmond, A. Dudson, and | A; Christian. Committee —W. Cook, C. Barnard, A. Sbadbolt, F. Martin, J. Desmond, L. Wilson, F. Robinson, and M. Perreau. Treasurer—E! Healey. Trustee—R. Noonan. Auditors—W. Gray and J. F. Overend. Hon. Sec.—E. E. Smith. First Race to start at ix.3o a.m. All races up to 150 yards to be run on a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. x. Maiden Race,lsoyards; xstprize, (Mr E. Dunn’s special) 30s cash; 2nd, xos. Post entry, is fid. , • 2. Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under 16 years of age; xst prize, xos; and, ss; 3rd, as fid. Post entry, fid. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value of £3O; three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards; xst for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, xos. t Points prize aggregate: points to count 5,3, 2. Cup value £3 3s (Mr E. E, Smith’s special); and, trophy value £1 (Mr G. H. Stiles’ special). In addition to the above, a special prize (a beautiful Silver Cup) value £8 Bs, given by the Motoa Estate syndicate, Messrs Stevens, Easton & Austin, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals; xst distance, 446 yards. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s. 4. Boys’ Race, 100 yards; under 12 years of age; xst prize, 3s; and, as; 3rd, is. 5. Foxton Wheel Race, two mile handicap (Mr W. Gray’s special of £2O), divided as follows:—xst prize, £l2; and £4; 3rd, £a 10s; 4th, £1 xos. Nom., ss; accept., ss. All Cycling events to be tun under the Rules of New Zealand Wheelmen.

6. Running High Jump (handicap); ist prize, 30s; and, 10s. Post entry, is 6d. 7. Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, aao yards; ist prize, 80s; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nora., 3s; accept., 3s. 8. Girls’ Race, under ia years ot age; xst prize, ss; and, as 6d. 9. Putting thfe Shot (16 lbs); ist prize, aos; and, ros- Post entry, is. The Committee reserve the right to handicap. 10. Foxton Wheel Race, final heat. xi. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yards handicap ; ist prize Bracelet, value £5 5s (Mr S. Hickson’s special); and, Bracelet value £1 xos (Mr J. T. Levett’s special). Nora., as fid; accept., as 6d. ia. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap); ist prize, 30s; and, xos. Post entry, is fid. 13. Boys’ Race, under 14 years of age; ist prize, 7$ fid ; and, ss; 3rd, as fid. 14. Sack Race, 100 yards; ist prize, aos ; and, xos. Post entry, is. r 15. Half-mile Handicap; xst prize 60s and Mr A. Laing’s special, value £3 10s; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nora., as; accept., as. 16. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; ist prize, 60s; and, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nora., is fid; accept., is fid. 17. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, 80s; and, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nora., 3s; accept., 33. 18. Final Heat One Mile Bicycle Handicap. 19. One Mile Handicap; xst prize, 100 s and Mr Haywood’s special, value £3 3s; and, 40s; 3rd, aos. N®m., 3s; accept., 3s. ao. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; xst prize, Mrs A. Reeves’special; and, as fid; 3rd, as. ax. xas Yards Hurdle Handicap; ist prize, 50s and Mr C. Barnard’s special gold medal, value £3; and, aos; 3rd, xos. Nom., as; accept., is fid. aa. Forced Handicap, 150 yards; xst prize, 40s; and, aos. Nomination, winners compulsory, as; losers optional, is. Nominations to close with the secretary, Foxton, and Mr R. W. Armit, 51, Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October axst, at 10 p m. lor the following events;—Nos. 3,5» 7* XI » 1 5. 16. 17,19, and ax. No nomination will be accepted on any account without proper entrance fees, and a statement of all public performances for past two years (matches included); if not any, the last five performances to be given. ■ Acceptances close on ground. Three competitors to start or no ist prize: four, or no 2nd; five, or no 3rd. All competitors must be on their marks at the appointed time for each event, and anyone not answering the starter’s call may be disqualified. The Committee may require any competitor to prove his identity further than by declaration should they think fit to do so, and will reserve the right to strike out any event should there not be sufficient entries to satisfy them. 1 Competitors leaving their mack before the pistol is fired will be put back one yard for each offence,' and anyone not going back when required may be disqualified. Snap-cap no start. Any' competitor found jostling will be immediately disqualified.