Marion Sports.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8758, 7 March 1907, Page 2

Marion Sports.

The following nominations have been received for the handicap events at the above meeting, which takes place on Monday, March 18th. As will be seen all the events have filled well and a good day’s sport is assured: — RUNNING. 75 Yards; J. Shivas, N. L. Hirst, B. McAllov, H. D. Batchelor, B. Hadfield, Thos. Begg, S. Dawson, Clias. Gomer, C. W. Mexted, W. H, Scally, A. W. Hall, T. McCartney, G. H. Davis, H. Small, O. Cuttsand T. Latham. - , . 100 Yards; J. Shivas, N. L. Hirst; B; McAlley, H, D. Batchelar, R; Hadfield, Thos. Bcgg, S. Dawson Chas. Gomer, A. E. Bell, O. W, Mexted, W. H. Scally, A. W. Hall, A. Palmer, H. Small, A. H. Ingle, O. Outts, T. Latham. 150 Pards Bracelet: J. Shivas, E. G. Bott, N. L. Hirst, B. McAlley, H, D. Batchelor, R. Hadfield, .Thos. Begg, S. Dawson, Gluts. Gomer, A. E. Bell, O. W. Mexted, W. H. Scally, A. W. Hall, A. Palmer, T. McCartney, H. Reid, W. Signal, J. H. War* ucr, W. Berry, W. Ward, E. H. D; Jones, E. Chirk, J. Kenny, H. Anderson, L. Mclndoo, A. Fnustou, G. H. Barnett, E. H. Carey, W. Peacock, T. O’Driscall, Norton, A. W. Woolley, E. Jolly, W. Purvis, I; Kennedy, M. Walters, A. H. Ingle,' O. Cutts, A. Watts, P. Whale. 220 Yards: J. Shivas, E. G. Bott, R. Hadfield, Chas. Gomer, A. E. Bell, O. W. Mexted, W. H. Scally A. W. Hall, A. Palmer. 440 Yards: J. Shivas, R. Hadfield, Thos. Bogg, O. W. Mexted, A. Palmer, W. Purvis, P. Whale. CYCLING. Novice Race: A. Greenlees, Stau--1 ley Orutchley, Walter Olimo, G : Doorr, J. Younger, R. Waters, J . Lowe. Half Mile; R. J. Jones, W. D Parkes, E. Reece (?), A. Greenlees, 1 Mark L. Anson, Lauucelot G, Allen, ; W. G. Stevens, A. W. Jones, E. F. ■ Boyce, R. Harvey', H. Coulter, A. . Fnustou, L. Nortllover. One Milo: R. J. Jones, W. D. Parkes, 75. Reece, A. Greenlees, A. 3 G. Donald, Mark L. Anson, Launcob lot G. Allen, W. G. Stevens, A. W 3 Jones, E. F. Boyce, A. Harvey, H. Coulter. Two Milei:R. J. Jones, W. D. Parkes, E. Reece, A. Greenlees, A. ' G. Donald, Mark L. Anson, W. G. Stevens, A. W. Jones, E. F. Boyce, - R. Harvey, H. Coulter, i HUNTERS’ COMPETITION (Open) . Miss E. F. Smith’s Grisclda. . Mr O. A. Bank’s Luhra. , Mr H. Cameron’s Mac. , Mr P. Wottou’s Gone Away. 1 Mr P. Wottou’s Westward Ho, e Mr D. Noake’s Mignoil. e Mr H. Westland’s Eriu-go-Bragh. Y Mr H. Westland's Fife. Miss Jessie Campbell’s LaategaS, Mr Lachlan McLean’s Bum ’Uu. e Mr H. Watt’s Quartermaster. ‘ Mr J. Condor’s My Dear, o Mr L. McKelvio’s Hailstone, t Mr W. J. Bartlett’s Utah.

Mr J. Lowrie’s Spec. Mr L. McKolvie’s Pakapoo. Mr O. Green’s Spider. Mr G. McKenzie’s Knick-Knack. MAIDEN HUNTERS. Mr R. Klatt’s Iron Bark. Miss E. F. Smith’s Grisclda. Mr P. Wottou’s Westward Ho. Mr James Campbell’s Linger Not. Mr Bert Thomas’ Blue Bell. Mr H. Westland's Eriu-go-Bragh. ■ Mr N. M. Westland's Nellie. Mr P. McLean’s Dick Roake. Mr F. Selby’s JEsop. Mr L. McKelvie's Pakapoo. Mr O. Green’s Spider. PONY JUMP. Mr W. P. Temouo’s Dolly Grey. Mr H. Cameron’s Weka. Mr J. Coleman’s Queeuio. Mr Allan McDonald’s‘Spider. Mr P. Wottou’s Bella. Mr P. Wottou’s Playmate. ' Mr P. Wottou’s Nightgown. Mr Tom A. McDonald’s Blno Light. Mr Peter Hammond’s Black Bess. Mr Peter Hammond’s Little Wonder. Mr James Campbell’s Linger Not. Mr Bert Thomas’ Blue Bell. Mr H. Westland’s Outlaw. Mr J. Smith’s Oroua Matna. Mr E. Dommett’s Little Marvel. Mr W. Gibbous’ Hard Doer. Mr J, D. Scott’s Canteen. BENDING COMPETITION. Mr H. Cameron’s Weka. Mr J. Coleman’s Qneeuie. Mr Cecil Mansell’s Tommy. Mr P. Wottou’s Bella. Mr P. Wottou’s Playmate. Mr P. Wotton’s Nig'htgowu, Mr W. Gibbons’ Hard Doer, Mr J. D. Scott’s Blank. Waituna Sports. The weather was favourable yesterday for the Waituna Sports, which, taken witlj the increasing popularity of tho fixture, caused a record attendance. The sum of £2O 5s 6d was received at the gate which, with the number of members tickets sold, indicated the attendance at about GOO. The proceedings were well conducted and much credit was due to tho Management Committee in carrying out their duties so satisfactorily. Tho horse events were particularly good, many excellent horses being on the field, and there was first-class riding. The addition race probably caused the most interest, while the back-to-front trot was the most amusing. The programme as a whole proved to have been a good compilation. Amongst the visitors from outside districts was Mr E. W. Walker, representative of the New Zealand Athletic Union. The Manchester Band played on the ground. Eesults : Boys’ Eaca, under 14: L. Bottcherand E. Shannon, dead heat, 1; A. Shannon 3. Girls’ Eaco, under 14 : P. Gower 1, M, Gray 2, M. Eggers 3. District Eace: D. Fraser, 9yds, 1; L. Young, 12yds, 2; T. Maylien, 9yds, 3. A close finish.

Hunters’ Competition : Miss Ball’s Bell 1, Mr Green’s Spider 2, Miss Pearson’s Makakaho 3. Fourteen started.

100 Yards :J. Shivas, 4yds, 1; C. W. Mexted, 4yds, 2 ; T. Begg, 10yds, 3. Won by a yard. Open Trot Handicap, 1)-miles; Mr Hartley’s Captain Eussoll 1, Mr D, Younger’s 2, Mr Humphrey’s Crown Charles 3. Won by 100 yards. 220 Yards Hurdles: C. W. Mexted, scr., 1; E. Douglas, 17yds, 2. J. Shivas and C. Stratford also started, but did not finish.

Three-Legged Eaco: Mexted & Shivaa 1, Terry & Stratford 2. Pony Jump: L. Hunt’s Dandy and D. Hammond’s Black Bess divided first and second money. One Mile Handicap.- C. Stratford, 70yd§, 1 ; G. W. Terry, 20yds, 2. L. Ashworth, 80yds, and H. Eeid 70yds, started but did not finish. Stratford won easily. Chain-Stepping : G. Perry, exact distance, 1; J. Northcott, 1) inches over, 2. There were 32 entries.

Addition Eaco, on horseback: E. Ducker 1, J. Cameron 2, E. Taylor 3, There were 20 competitors. 440 Yards: J. W. Mexted, 10yds, 1; A. B. Bell, 33yds, 2; A. J. Douglas, 35yds, 3. Good race and close finish.

Hunters’Competition: A. Bank’s Lubra 1, C. Green’s Spider 2, W. Bartlett’s Utah 3. Ten others started.

229 Yards Handicap ; J. Chivas, 4yds, 1; C. W. Mexted, syds, 2; D. Fraser, 20yds, 3. Won by a yard and a half. Obstacle Eace, on horseback: Eanby 1, H. Hunt 2, C. Lumsden 3. Baok-to-front Trot, bare back: H. Hartley 1, J. Eanby 2, E. Anderson 3. Nine started.

BSO Yards : C. Stratford, 35yds, 1; A. J. Douglas, 50yda, 2. Won easily. Forced Handicap, 150 yards: L. Ashworth, 7yds, 1; C. W. Mested, 2yds behind scratch, 2.