PUKEKOHE ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 602, 25 January 1921, Page 2

PUKEKOHE ATHLETIC SPORTS.

INAUGURAL MEETING. A HUGE SUCCESS. The' inaugural meeting, under the auspices of the Pukekohc Athletic Club, took place on Saturday o.i the Domain in the presence of an attendance of about 1500, Threatening climatic conditions prevailed, and this considerably affected the attendance, which undoubtedly would have been larger had there been brilliant sunshine. In spite of this, however, visitors were present from all parts of the district. Elaborate arrangements were complete, and the officials worked assiduously to make the gathering an unqualified success and from all accounts their ch.iect was achieved The events were got of

well to time, and some enjoyaoie running, chopping and dancing events were witnessed. The handicapping in the running and chopping was excellent, and reflected great credit on the respective handicappers. Close finishes were an outstanding feature throughout the day. The weightguessing competition attracted riucn attention, the whole of the tickets being disposed of. The pig will be slaughtered on Thursday next and the actual weight will be announced ir the “Times” on Friday. It is expected that the funds oi the club will be considerably augmented as a result of the sports | meeting. Results are as follows: — Athletic Events.

Maiden Handicap, 100yds.—R. J Tonkin, scr, 1;. W. A. Fawcett, 4yds 2; R. I. Fawcett, 4yds, 0. Bovs’ Half-mile Cycle Race. Nelson Crispc, 1; E. Wilkinson, 2. Stepping Competition actual distance 46yds Sliin. —J. Jackson, 40yds 7 '-in, 1. , r i 120 Yds. Hurdles. —C. Fletcher, -yds behind 1; J. Oliver, 3yds behind 2; W. A. Fawcett, scr, 3. Won easily Pukekohe Schoolboys’ Handicap 100yds.—F. Pilcher, 1; I. Fawcett, 2. Time, 11 l-ssecs. 880 Yds. Massey Handicap,—L. watncart, 15yds, 1; H. R. King, 60yds, 2 A, Buckingham, 35yds, 3. i ime 2min Gsecs. Diggers’ Dash, 100yds.--W. Crum 1; J. Gaskell, 2; H. Short, 3. Time 12secs. , Senior* Cadets’ Race.—F. Pilcnei 1. All-comers’ Handicap, 120\05.-_-First heat: F. McAneny, Byds, 1; J. A. J. Hart, 16yds, 2. Time, 11 3-osocs Second heat: A. Eustace, 12yds, 1; F Toms, 11yds, 2. Time, 11 2-ss. Third heat: P. O’Grady, 16yds, 1; G. Wightman. 11yds, 2. Time, II J-ss. I'inal. F. McAnenv, Byds, 1: A. Eustace 12yds, 2; P. O’Grady, 16yds* 3. Time. Usees. Bowlers’ Handicap.—B. Clarke, 1, Elliott, 2. Boh McGough fell and Armstrong, Crum and others pulled up, . Maori Men’s Handicap, iLOyus. Tom Howard, Gyds, 1; J. Pitman, 4yds, : 2. Time, 13 2-ss. ' Maori Wahines’ Race, 50yds..-- Mrs j J. Peru, 1; Mrs. Pi tman, 2. | Single Ladies’ Race.—sMiss Jessie , Blake, 1. T i Borough Handicap, 440yds.—J. A. J ' Hart, 47yds, 1; F. Toms, 20yds, 2; H R Kin” 47vds, 3. Time, 50 2-ssecs. 1 Pukekohe' Handicap of ):20, 220 yds ' F. Toms, 23vds, 1; P. O’Gradv, 26 | yds. 2; J. A, J.' Hart. 27yds, 3. Time, ; 21 2-ssecs. | Two Mile Cycle Handicap.—N Crispc. 300 yds, 1; W. Stewart, 150 yds, . 2: C. Rogers, 275 yds, 3. High Jump Handicap.—G. Wightman (scr), sft 2in, 1; S. Cronin I oft IF.in, 2; A. Fawcett (lin) ano | J. Maxwell, oft jHn (equal), 3. I Hon, Step and Jump.—-C. Fletcher, -ioXL-Lu F—J.' Brown, 39ft. 1 lain. 2. Mile Handicap.—H. R. King, 130 yds 1; A. Petersen, 25yds, 2; J. Oliver. 50yds, 3. Time, 4min 565. ' . Chopping Events. Open Chop, 15in standing block.--W. Costello, 1 Gsccs, 1; D. A. Johansen, I Gsecs, 2; N. Amos, JBsccs ,3 Time, Imin 25sccs. Oiicn Chop, 12in blocks.—W. Costello, J; D. A. Johansen, 2; N. Amos.

' Firemen’s Race. -T. Fergusor (Grcenlano), 1; R. Wheatcroft Lit Albert). 2. Fire Brigade Events. Five Men Hose, Hydrant., Union and Couple.—Grccnlane, 47 4-3secs, 1 Pukekohe, 30 2-55,2; Mt. Albert, 35 I-ssec, 3. Three Men Hose, Hydrant nc Couple.—Greenlanc, 31 secs, 1; Puke kohe, 33 4-ssecs, 2; Grccnlane No. 2 30 4-ssccs, 3. - Two Men Coupling. Pukckom (Foremen Adams and Fireman H Jones), 33secs, 1; Mt, Albert, 38 2-5 secs, 2. Dancing Events. Sword Dance, under lOyrs.—Daphne Polglaso, 1; Laura King, 2. Sailor’s Hornpipe, lOyrs, to 14yrs.— Ruby Phillips, 1; Norma Angus, 2. Sailor’s Hornpipe, under lOyrs.— Daphne Polgase, 1; Laura King, 2. Irirsh Jig, 14yrs and over.—Win nio Gedgc, 2. Scan Treau.- -Winnie Gcdge, J. Highland Fling, under lOyrs. — Daphne Polglaso, 1: Laura King, 2. Sean Treau, under lOyrs.—Daphne Polglase and Laura King (equal). I. Sword Dance, lOyrs to 14yrs.---Con-nie Patterson, 1; Norma Angus, 2. Reel, 14yrs. and over.—Ruby Phillips, 1; Connie Patterson, 2. Highland Fling, lOyrs to lips.— Connie Patterson. 1; Ruby Phillips, 2. Irish Jig, lOyrs to 14yrs.- -Rubj Phillips, 1; Norma Angus and Connie Patterson (equal), 2.