ATHLETICS

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8764, 15 March 1907, Page 2

ATHLETICS

FIXTURES, Awahurl Sport*, March s<3th, Fohangina Sports, March 18th, Marion Sports, March 18th. Taibape Band Sports, Maroh 18th, Eangfwfthia Sports, March 18th, Utiku Sports, Easter Monday, let April,

Awahuri Sports.

The following handicaps have been declared for the above Sports to be held tomorrow : Half-mile Cycle Handicap—W. H. Brough, B. J. Jone 3, W. G. Stevens, acr. j W. D. Parkes, S. Barrow, 25 ; R. Harvey, A. W. Jones, A. George, 35; L. G. Allan, J. Coulter, 50; D.J. McCamby, A. Danielson, 60 j T. Eyman, F.. Kemp, 05 j H. F. Graham, H. Henderson —. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—W. H. Brough, E. J. Jones, W. G. Stevens, 15 j W. D. Parkes, A. G. Donald, S. Barrow, 50; B. Harvey, A. George, L. G. Allan, A. W. Jones, 100 ; J. Coulter, D. McCarthy, 110; A. George, A. Daniolson, E. George, F. Kemp, 130; H. F. Graham, H. Henderson —.

Two Mile Bike.—E. J. Jones, W. G. Stevens 35, S. Barrow, A. G. Donald, W. D. Parkes 90, E. Harvey, L. G. Allen, A. George 170, D. McCarthy, J. Coulter 200, A. Danielson, E. George, A. George 230, W. Brough, A. W. Jones, H. F. Graham, 11. Henderson —. 2°o Yards Handicap.—H. L. Abbott, C. Stratford, P. A. Cuff, 9 ; A. E. Bell, W. Seymour, W. 11. Scally, J. J. Ash worth, 14 ;H. Eoid, H.Murray, 16; E.J.Williamson 17, A. J. Douglas, E. J. Douglas, E. Pratt, 20; J.'Shanley, M. George, P. Garrity, 22 ; A. K. Moroy —. "One Mile Handicap,—A. Campbell, scr.; L. Ward 10, G. W. Terry 120, H. Proctor 125, A. Low, W. A. Prentice, A. Campbell —. Ladies' Bracelet, 120 yards.—P. A. Cuff 7 C. Stratford, W. Seymour 8, A. E. Ball, W. H. Scally, L. J. Ashworth 9, G. W. Terry 11, E. J. Douglas, W. M. Cuff, A. J. Douglas, L. Shanloy, E.- Pratt, E.J. Williamson, N. L. Hirst 12, P. Garrity, L. Newman, W. J. Ballsillio 13. 100 Yards Handicap.—H. L. Abbott 2, P. A. Cuff 5, W. Seymour, C. Stratford 7 W. H. Scally, L. J. Ashworth, A. E. Bell 8, H. Murray 9, N. L. Hirst, W. M. Cuff, H. Eeid, L. Shanloy, A. J. Douglas, E. J. Douglas 10, L. Newman, T. Wehipahaua, W. J. Ballsillie, P. Garrity 11, A. N. Morey —. 440 Yards Handicap— H. L. Abbott 10, A. E. Bell, L. J. Ashworth, W. Seymour, H. Eeid 28, G. W. Torry, T. Wohipahama, E. J. Williamson, L. Shanley 35, A.*J. Douglas, E. J. Douglas 38, A.N. Moroy, A. Low, W. A. Prentico, H. F: Graham —. Half-Milo Handicap.—Ahck Campbell scr., L. Ward 30, H. Eoid, J. Mathers, G. W. Terry 40, A. J. Douglas, E. J. Douglas, L. Shanley 60, A. Low, A. N. Moroy, . W. A. Prontics H. T. Graham —. Maiden Hunters' Competition. L. McKelvio's Paekapa J. Lowry's Speck C. Green's Spider H. A. Court's Gollywogg G. Hughes' Panama H. H. Mullholland's On Chanco ' Wallonoy's Dolly Grey G. Lovelock's Albion 1 F. E. Lovelock's Marcus ■ S. Hikoi's Kai Kiwi B. Sanson's Ivloua A. Eobinson's Queen Ivy Pony Jump. A. Hill's Lizard A. Elerm's Girl J. Phillips' Maori Maud Miss D. Stewart's Tom J. D. Scott's Canteen N. L. Hirst's Janett ; C. Bennett's Bob J. Bennett's Awahuri A. Stuart's St. Elms J. W. Cook's Matiero J. Kelly's Shamrock Wattoncy's Dolly Grey D. Sanson's Martian S. Hammond's Inverness A. Robinson's Mona Ilynter's Competition. L. McLean's Burn 'Uii i L. McKolvie's Packapo Hailstone J. McDonald's Carpenter W. Bartlett's Utah ' J. Cook's Koea '' J. Lowry's Speck C. Green's Spider [ H. A'Court's Gollywogg G. McKonzie's Knick Knack A. Banks' Lubra H. H. Mullholland's Flying Childers D. Noako's Mignon E. Bennett's Gaiety Girl G. Lovelock's Albion F. E. Lovelock's Marcus J. Hammond's Hutana barton Sports. I- The Marton Sports Club lias everything well in hand for their coming sports. The recent rain lias greatly improved the tracks, which are now in excellent order. A splendid courso has been formed for the .- jumping competitions. For theso . events not only record entries have been received, but some of the best jumpers on the West Coast are taking part. Miss Campbell, of Wan- • ganni, has been granted permission to ride her own horse in the Hunters Competition, provided the minimum weight is carried. The running and cycling events promise to bring out large fields, and generally the contests should be keen, and as the probable results are so cleverly hidden by the handicappers, every race should have its exciting in- * terest. At a meeting of the commit- : tee last evening encouraging reports . were received, so that, given a fine j day ou Wednesday next, the gathering should be one of the most suc- ' cessfnl yet conducted. The accept- ' anco fee in the Wheel Race has been ■ reduced from 7s 6d to 2s 6d, and this alteration should be appreciated by . the riders. It has been decided toadniit all competitors free of charge to the sports. The first horse event —Maiden Hunters—will start punctually at 12.30, and owners should have their mounts on the ground at noon. Mr H. Hunt has been appointed referee of sports in place of Mr C. Gibbons, who will bo unable to be present. Mr S. Hunt has been appointed lap-taker for the cycling events, and Sir Swinburne clerk to the judges in the horse events. A strong committee will meet on the Park on Saturday afternoon to make final preparations and mark off the ground. THE CONCERT. An unusually attractive programme has been prepared for Marton Sports concert and no doubt the public will show 'their appreciation of the Committee's efforts by their attendance at the Opera House on Monday evening. A glance at the items publishod to-day will show that outside talent will be well represented and the entertainment should be a distinct success. Members of Mr Bert. Crozier's Orchestra have had many weeks of hard and enthusiastic practice and a veritable feast of music is promised. Besides giving two overtures the orchestra will play a selection '' Erin's Melodies, "introducing vocal numbers "Terence's Farewell" by Miss Paton, of Ashhurst, and "Minstrel Boy," by Master Frank Lound. This has been specially arranged by Mr A. E. S. Crozier. The first appearance of Now Zealand's champion Highland dancer—Mr McKenzie Forbes—should be welcomed by Martonians, and Mr Bell, of Palmerston, and Miss Paton are vocalists of special ability and will each give two numbers. Something good is promised from Mr G. Swan, the popular reciter, whose inimitable sketches "will be of much humour. A quartette number "That -was the Soldior's Song" by Messrs A. Hunt, (English), G. H. Barne'tt (Scotch), S. Miuifie (Irish), and F. Lound I (Colonial), should be well received and the item by the "Lousiana Coons''' will give further variety to the evoning's entertainment. It will be seen that a nominal charge will be made for admission and a record house should result. Ashhurst Sports. The first annual meeting of the Ashhurst Athletic Club was held on Wednesday in fine weather. There was a good attendance. The president of the club, Mr P. Hanlon, was assisted by a hardworking committee, who got the events off up to time. In Mr Frank Slattery, the club has an energetic and obliging secretary. The day's programme was ' concluded with a concert and dance in the !'. hall in the ever.ing, which was largely attended. Eesnlts: Maiden Bace, 150 yards : A. Bentley 1, C. Tranter 2, E. Thomas 3. Only starters. Time, 17 2-ssec. ? Boys' Eace, under 1G :.Gudgoon 1, D. . Hackett 2. Girls' Baco : Vera Miller 1, E. Meads 2, H. Meads 3. 100 Yards Handicap: A. E. Bell, 7yds, 1 j Osborne, Byds, 2. Eight started; won by a yard. Time, lOsee. Half-Mile Biko : A. W. Jones, 45yds, 1; W. G. Stevens, 10yds, 2 j J. Coulter, 50 yds, 3. Ton started. Time, lmin losec. Hop, - Step and : Jump - Handicap : J. Osborne; 40ft Gin, 1; B. Martin, 39ft 9in, 2. Four competed. 220 Yards Handicap: A. E. BoU, 14yds, 1; J. Osborne, 18yds, 2; C. Gower, Byds, 3. Ten started} won by ft yard. Time, 29iseg.

Maiden Saw, 18-inch log : Carter Bros., Iroin lSseo, 1; Mullins Bros., 2. ..... 200 Yards Hurdles: C. Gower, 7yds, 1; JL Bentlsy, 15yds,2. Four started; won by three yards. Time, 27 4-ssec. One Mile Bike: J. I'Anson, 75yds, 1; B. Evans, 75yd3, 2; A. McDonald, 80yds, 3. Ten started; won by two yards. Time, 2min Slseo. 440 Yards Handicap: B. Wilkinson, 85yds, 1; J. Osborne, 35yds, 2 ; A. Low, 20yds, 3- Seven started ; won by three yards. Time, 50sec. 880 Yards Handicap: R. "Wilkinson, 43yds, 1 j W. A. Prentice, 40yds, 2. Seven started; won by five yards. Time, 2min 64-ssec,l Two Mile Bike : M. I'Anson, 100yds, 1; A. McDonald, 90yds, 2 j W. G. Stevens, 35yds, 3. Ten started; won by five yards. Time, Cmin 85sec. One Mile Handicap: W. Prentice, 75 yds, 1; A. Low, 40yds, 2; B Henderson, 90yds, 3. Six started ; won by two yards. Time, 4min 41 2-ss<?c.