APITI SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9126, 22 April 1908, Page 8

APITI SPORTS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The Domain was opened to the public on Easter Monday when the Athletic Club held their first annual sports. Weather conditions were exceptionally favourable and the attendance was large. Officials and stewards had been working hard for the last few weeks in making suitable tracks. Owing to the stony, nature of the soil their efforts have involved an enormous amount of labor, and before an ideal sports ground is obtained Herculean efforts must be made from time to in order to keep the off. However, volunteers are continually coming forward and giving the Board-every reason to be sanguine of having a first-class Recreation Ground in the near future. The various events during the day caused keen competition, and the efficient manner in which the sports were conducted reflects high credit on the promoters. Results: — Boys’ Race, under 14; H. Pawson 1, O. Brown 2, H. McKenzie 3. 100 Yards Handicap: B. McKenzie 1, H. Walls 2, H. Apted 8. Boys’ Race, under 10: K. Brown 1, E. Brown 2. I. Oummerfield 3. Maiden Sawing Double-handed Handicap: Thompson and Aiders 1, Smith Bros,, 2. 220 Yards Handicap Hurdles: H. Walls 1, H. Apted 2, R. Scott 3. Tilting at the Ring : O. Osborne 1, P. Alders 2.

Tilting at the Ring (ladies) : Miss Nellie Osborne 1, Miss Romse Smith 2.

U-irls’ Race, tinder 10: Barbara Clark 1, Kathleen O’Hagan 2, Francis Knight 3. Handicap Sawing: Thompson and Ahlers 1, Curtis and Brown 2, Smith Bros. 3.

150 Yards District Handicap: B. McKenzie 1. R. Scott 2, H. Walls 3. Maiden Hunters’ Competition: P. Ireland’s Dandy 1, W. Follett s Erna 2.

Girls 5 Race, under 14: Freda Clark 1, Lomo Vaughan 2, [Ella Pawson 3.

Ladies 5 Race: Miss Rashleigh 1, Miss Smith 2.

440 Yards Handicap : B. McKenzie 1, H. Apted 2, R. Scott 3. Handicap Chop : H. Thompson 1, R. Oheyne 2, S. Smith 8. Sack Race: H. Walls 1, A. Ahlers 2. m

Open Hunters’ Competition: W. Follett’s Erua 1, Harry Osborne’s Bill Bailey 2. Sheep Guessing: P. Ireland.