Greatford Sports

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 20, 25 January 1937, Page 3

Greatford Sports

Conditions were not of the best for the anuual sports gathering at Greatford on Friday. A high westerly wind made it rather hard on the competitors. A fair attendance of the public was present, considering counter attractions. In the running and chopping events tho entries wero not up to the usual but the horse events wero eIJ supported and the jumping was of a high standard. Mr H. J. Cameron was judge of the latter events. The secretary, Mr L. G. Moss, and his willing band of officials had arrangements well in hand. Following are the results:— Running. 100 yards open: K. Coles (7yds.) 1. A. Bush (8) 2. L. Moss (7i) 3. 220 yards: A. Bush Coles (1G) 2. W. Bush (22) 3. Time, 23 4-Gsec. One mile: W. Edge (110yds.) 1. H. Haycock (155) 2. W. Ilill (160) 3. 440 yards local handicap and Willis Cup: M. Thoms 1; C. Calkin 2. Ladies’ Events. 100 yards: M. Bush (6syds.) 1. A.i Shields (5) 2. J. Ellery (9) 3. Time, 11 4-ssec. 75 yards: M. Bush (syds.) 1. A. Shields (G) 2. 1. Coles "») 3. Time, 8 4-ssec. Horse EvenlL. Pony jump: J- Pawson’s Still Sea 1. L. Smith’s Rex 2. W. Griffin’s Stylish Lady 3. Maiden jump: N. Williamson’s Peggy 1. T. W. Norris’ Alasin 2. 11. Mudgway’s High Society 3. Open jump: J. Pawson’s Steel Spring 1. W. Griffin’s Stylish Lady 2. T. W. Norris’ Alasin 3. Consolation jump: L. Smith’s Rex 1. T. W. Norris’ Alasin 2. W. Griffin V Stylish Lady 3. Axemen’s Events. 12-inch maiden chop: T. Waldon (ssec.) 1. C. Organ (ser.) 2. N. Kingston (7sec.) 3. . 14-inch chop: R. Dais (28sec.) 1. J. Turner (S.*jc.) 2. A. J. Hughes (Ssec.) 3. Time, lmin. ISsec. Local chop: K. Coleman 1. A. Biggars 2. Miscellaneous Events. Married ladies’ race: Mrs A. S. Lewis 1. Mrs Taylor 2. Ladies' sack race: Miss I. Coles 1. Miss M. Bush 2. Three-legged race: K. and Miss I. Coles 1. A. and Miss M. B-ush 2. Chain-stepping; A. Grade. Golf-putting: Miss Sims and J. Dais L Sheep guessing: L. Stantiall.