ATHLETICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8761, 12 March 1907, Page 2

ATHLETICS.

FIXTURES. Ashhurst Sports, 13th March Aytehuri Sports, March 16th, PbMngixxa Sports; March 18th. Marten Sports, March 18th, Taihape Band Sports, March 18th, Eangiwahia Sports, March 18th. Utikn Sports, Easter Monday, Ist April,

Ashhurst Sports.

The following handicaps have been declared : T 100 Yards Handicap.—E. Harvey 5, J. Ashworth, A. E- Bell 7, B. Martin, 3. Osborne 8, A. Debreceny 9, F, Bell, A. Bentley 10, C. Tranter, E. Thomas. H. Garlick 11, C. Glomes —. Half-mile * Cycle Handicap.—W. G. * Stevens 10, H. Henderson, R. Jones 15, E. Evans 25, W. Parkes 35, P. C. Read, M. I’Anson 45, W. Ward, J. Coulter 50, W. H. Brough, A. W. Jones —. 220 Yards Hurdles.—A. E. Bell, B. Martin 12, A. Debreceny, E. Thomas, A. Bentley 15, C. Gomes —. 220 Yards Handicap.—E. Harvey 8, L # J. Ashworth 12, A. E. Bell 14. H. T Graham 15, F. Bell, C. Tranter, A. Bentley, J.' Osbqpno 18, C. Gomes —. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—H. Henderson 10, W. G. Stevens, it. J. Jones 20; W. D. Parkes 65, A. McDonald 70, M . I’Anson, E. Evans 75, W. Ward 120, J.' Coulter, A. Debreceny 130, W. Brough; A. W. Jones —. Half-mile Flat Race.—A. Law 5, L. Ward, L. J. Ashworth, H. T. Graham 30; A. Maunder 34, B. Henderson, E. Alderwick 45. R. Wilkinson, W. E. Brown 50; W. Mullins, W. Prentice, J. Sorenson—.

440 Yards Handicap.—E. Harvey 18, A. Law 20, L. J. Ashworth, H. Graham. 25, A. E. 801 l 30, A. Bentley, J. Osborne, R. Wilkinson 35.

Two Milo Cycle Handicap.—H. Henderson scr., W. G. Stevens, E. J. Jones 35, A. McDonald, W. D. Parkes 90, M. I’Anson, E. Evans 100, W. Ward, P. C. Read, J. Coulter, S. Keys 200, W. H; Brough, A. W, Jones —. Handicap Chop.—J. Sheridan, W. A. O’Donnell, J. Osborne, O. Thessman 45sec, J. Pretty, W. Mullins —. One Mile Handicap.—L. Ward 25, A. Law 40, B. Henderson 90, B. Dixon, A. Maunder 110, E. Alderwick 120, W. Sheridan, W. Brewer, W. E. Brown, R. Wilkinson 125, W. Mullins, W. Prentice, J. Sorenson —. Handicap Saw. —J. Sheridan, Carter Bros., O. Thessman 4sec, W. Mullins and mate —. „

One Mile Cycle Handicap, local.—P. C. Read, C. Tranter 40, W. Lacey 50, S. -Keys, W. Sheridan, W. Ward 60, J, Franklin, W. E. Brown 70. Competitors whoso handicaps are not published can get them by applying to the Secretary.

Kimbollon Sports

The following handicaps have been declared

100 Yards Handicap.—D. George 8, A. Amott, A. B. Douglas 9, S. Amadio, A. Palmer 10, P. Bell, E. AV. Terry, Nowman 11, B. Douglas 12, C. Bainbndge, A, t Robertson, S. Pitts, J. AYatts, AY. Angus, T. Taylor 13, AY. McKenzie, K. Knox, AY. Knox It.

One Milo Handicap.—L. AYard sor., A. Arnott 45, H. Reid 05, E. AY. Terry 80, R. Templeton, R. Rowles 100. High Jump,—E. AA r . Terry, R. Richardson scr., A. Richardson, AA r . Board, Jas. McDermott, A. AVorsley, S. Pitta 2in. 220 Yards Bracelet. —A. Arnott 13, A. E. Douglas 14, H. Reid 15, D. George 17, E. AA r . Terry 18, S. Amadio, Newman 19, A. Palmer, P. Bell 20, S. Pitts 21, AY. Angus, E. Douglas 22. 440 Yards Handicap.—A. Arnott 20, H. Reid 28, S. Amadio 30, A. B, Douglas, E. AV. Terry, A. Palmer 35, E. Douglas 40.

880 Yards. Handicap.—A. Amott 25, L. AYard 35, H. Reid 40, E. AV. Terry 50, R. Templeton, E. Rowles, H. McNinch

All competitors to pay at the gate.

Marion Sports,

Next Monday. The popularity of the Club’s annual meeting is already _ made manifest by the largo entries rcI lived, and" another success should ho added next Monday to those previously scored. Certainly the Club deserves hearty public support, not only from those resident in immediate locality, but also from all in the district who take au interest in sport and now that the Club has shown how well a meeting can be conducted, the support, no doubt will be liberally accorded. The programme is decidedly attractive and the events are well filled—athletes from all parts of the North Island ‘having entered. The cycling events will be contested by all outside riders and some firstclass racing should bo witnessed. In the horse leaping competitions—always popular events for the publicsome of the best jumpers in the district are taking part and the pony events have attracted a good class of leapers. The preparations to be made tliis year for the convenience of patrons should easily place the Club in the van of country meetings. The grounds and banked cycling track are in splendid condition and nothing will be left undone that could in any way tend to the comfort of tho public or the success of the meeting. That there will be large fields goes without saying and the übiquitous “bookie” being barred, there will doubtless be some very exciting finishes.

Mrs P. Wctton has generously donated a handsome silver howl, suitably inscribed, for points’ prize in the cycling events. In tire evening the usual concert will be held—or, rather unusual—-for the entertainment will surpass anything attempted before. The very best outside talent has been procured,. while a number of lady and gentlemen vocalists of special ability have kindly consented to assist, so that patrons may look fonvard to a real good time. Among those taking part will he that popular reciter—Mr J. G. Swan—whoso inimitable sketches will he of much humour and calculated to provoke hearty laughter, Mr McKenzie Forbes, of Wanganui, who carried off the championship at tho Exhibition, has consented to dance and should be welcomed by Martonians. Miss Patou, of Ashhnrst, and Mr Bell, of Palmerston, will give vocal items. Mr Bert Crozier’s Orchestra will supply a programme o f bright and sparkling selections, all of -which will he new to a Marton audience.