ATHLETIC SPORTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 953, 22 April 1930, Page 14

ATHLETIC SPORTS

HOLIDAY MEETINGS CARNIVAL AT TE AROHA From Our Oicn Correspondent TE AROHA, Monday. A\ ith fa\ ourable weather conditions and a large attendance, the annual meeting today passed off verv successfully. A much appreciated programme of music was played bv the Auckland Watersiders’ Band. Following are the results: RUNNING EVENTS 100yds Maiden.—A. Whitten. l: Johnson, 2; Man§eno, 3. Time, 11 2-5« 100yds Handicap.—First heatf dine, 18yds, 1; A. Whitten, 141vds 2; H McMillan 10yds, 3 Time, 11 3-ss. Second heat: R. Willoughby, 14yds, 1; G. Mathieson, 95yds, 2: E. Tremaine, 3. Time 11 3-ss. Final: Caseldine, 1; Willoughbv, 2; Mathieson, 3. Time. 11 3-ss. 220yds Handicap.—First heat: McMillan, 19yds, 1: Willoughby, 20yds, 2; Dutton, 19yds, 3. Time, 225. Second heat: Caseldine, 25yds, 1; J. Costar, 22yds, and McDonald, 19yds, dead heat, 2. Time, 21 3-ss. Final: McMillan, 1; Costar, 2; J. Mathieson, 3. Time, 21 2-ss. 440yds Handicap.—Caseldine, 40vds, 1: .T. Costar, 45yds, 2; F. Dye, 3Syds, 3. Time, 46 3-ss. SSOyds Handicap.—J. Sharkey, 35yds, 1; E. Dye, 35yds, 2; F. Dye, 25yds, 3. Time, 1.03 o —o. CHOPPING EVENTS 15-inch Standing Chop.—First heat: F. Hearne, 30s, 1; J. McCormack, 20s. 2; A. Duffill, 12s, 3. Time, 1.16. Second heat: C. Horne, 30s, 1; O. Larsen, 30s. 2; R. Honey, 255, 3. Time, 1.27 2-5. Final: R. Honey, 1; Duffill, 2; Hearne, 3. Time, ,18s. 15-inch Underhand Chop.—E. Horne, I 16s, 1; W. Douglas, 255, 2; Duffill, 10s, 3. j Time, 1.10 2-5. 12-inch Standing Chop.—First heat: C. Larsen, 17s. 1: H. McCormick. 12s, 2; F. Hearne, 17s, 3. Time, 42 l-ss. Second heat: R. Honey, 17s. 1; J. McCormick, 12s, 2; C. Horne. 175,'3. Time, 41s. Final: ,T. McCormick, 1; Larsen, 2; C. Horse, 3. Time, 41 3-ss. CYCLING EVENTS One-mile Cycle Handicap.—l. Cobb, 230yds, 1; W. Newsome, 210yds, 2; A. Pilkington, 75yds, 3. Time, 2.22 3-5. One and a-half Mile Cycle Handicap.— A. Pilkington, 85yds, 1: L. S. Gargan, 110yds, 2; J. Cobb, 290yds, 3. Time, 3.46 2-5. One Mile Boys’ Cycle Race.—J. Cobb, 1; R. Tuck, 2. Time, 2.39. Two Miles Cycle Handicap.—F. C. Henwood, 170yds, 1; L. Gargan, 1703*ds, 2; A. O. Pilkington, 100yds, 3. Time, 5.45 3-5. Three Miles Cycle Handicap.—F. Hayes, scr, 1; R. Caulton, 250yds, 2; H. Camp, 320yds, 3. Time, 7.54 2-5. Consolation Cycle Race; 1 mile. —O. Stace, 1; H. Camp, 2. Time, 2.29 1-5. TUG-OF-WAR CONTESTS Heavy-weights.—McLaren’s team beat the Dalmatian team. Light-weights.—Mangaiti beat Waihou; Martelli’s team beat Manawaru. Martelli’s beat Mangaiti in final.

OTOROHANGA CARNIVAL BIG CROWD ATTENDS From Our Own Correspondent OTOROHANGA, Monday. An occasional cloud and a few spots of rain could not spoil the pleasure of the many thousands of visitors at the eleventh annual meeting of the Otorohanga Sports Club, reld at Otorohanga today. The patron, Mr. W. J. Broadfoot, M.P., was present. The Otorohanga open standing chop, 15-inch blocks, and the first prize of £35, was won by F. Underwood, of Maungaturoto. The Auckland cyclist, A. Rose, did remarkably well, being placed first in the half-mile, one mile, and two miles open cycle races. Quite an ovation greeted J. McLean, the veteran runner, from Auckland, who is now 62 years old, when he won the half-mile handicap. McLean has been a competitor at sports meetings for the past 42 years. At the dance in the evening, Mr. J. A. Ormsby, president of the club, thanked the public for the generous support accorded to the club, and introduced Mr. W. I. Broadfoot, who presented the prizes. Mr. Broadfoot congratulated the club on a meeting which was second in importance to none in the King Country, and had something appropriate and witty to say to each of the recipients of prizes. Results of the sports were: 120 Yards Hurdles.—E. S. Bell (Pirongia), 1; R. Falconer (Otorohanga), 2; Pihama, 3. 220 Yards Open Handicap.—L. N. Read, 1; H. Griffiths, 2; D. Robertson, 3. Time, 16 l-ssec. Otorohanga Open Chop.—F. Underwood (Maungaturoto), 1; J. E. Richardson, 2; J. C. Larkin, 3. Time, 57sec. I-lalf-mile Cycle.—A. Rose, 1; E. Tong, 2; J. McDonald, 3. Time, lmin 6 4-ssec. 440 Yards Handicap.—H. Griffiths, 1; R. Falconer, 2; C. Haddon, 3. Time, 51 sec. Limit Choppers’ Open Handicap.—J. Bishop, 1; W. E. Jones, 2; Murray Pratt, 3. Time, 34 4-ssec. Two-mile Cycle.—A. Rose, 1; E. J. Petersen and L. V. Smith (equal), 2. Time, 4min 55 l-ssec. Half-mile Handicap. J. McKean (Auckland), 1; H. Roberts, 2; Jas. Carmody, 3. Time, 59 3-ssee. Cycle Race, under 14.—J. H. Burrell, 1; J. Osborn, 2; Murray Cooper, 3. Time, lmin 2 4 2-ssec. Three-legged Race.—Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 1; Mr. and Mrs. Brimble, 2. Three-mile Cycle.—A. G. Ritchie, 1; J. H. Harcourt, 2; W. Pratney, 3. Time, 7min 30sec. One-mile Open Handicap.—Jas. Carmody, 1; H. Roberts, 2; C. J. Roper, 3. Time, 4min 48 4-ssec. Underhand Chop, 15-inch.—H. Scalletti, 1; A. E. Bates, 2; AV. J. Costello, 3. Time, 50 l-ssec.

Consolation Cycle Race, two miles.—W. K. Francis, 1; H. Alexander, 2; C. H. Cameron, 3. Time, smin 2 l-ssec.

DONNELLY’S CROSSING MEETING

From Our Own Correspondent DARGAYILLE, Sunday. In beautiful weather, the Donnelly’s Crossing Athletic Club’s annual sports eventuated yesterday, when there was a record attendance of spectators. The various events were well patronised, and some keen finishes resulted. The sports were held on the new ground—a recently -acquired block of five acres, which has been well arranged for athletic purposes. The North Auckland Regimental Band enlivened proceedings with a bright programme of music. Results are as follow: ATHLETIC EVENTS. 100 Yards Maiden.—N. Somerville, 1; C. Lewis, 2. 120 Yards Cup.—First heat: L. Thomas. 1: M. Panapa, 2. Second heat: V. Thomas, 1: C. R. Hargraves, 2. Third heat: N. Somerville. 1; T. Scoles, 2. Final: V. Thomas, 1; L. Thomas, 2; N. Somerville, 3. BSO Yards Handicap.—C. R. Hargraves. 1; M. A. Austin, 2. 220 Y’ards Open Handicap.—V. Thomas. 1; L. Thomas, 2. 440 Yards Open Handicap.—J. Boyd Hargraves, 1; C. R. Hargraves, 2; E. Osbaldiston, 3. 120 Yards Open Hurdles.—J. Boyd Hargraves, 1; N. Dunn, 2; A. R. Graham, 3. Handicap High Jump.—M. Panapa, 1; P. Watene, 2. High Jump.—L. Abrahams, 1; E. Cates, Hop, Step, and Jump.—M. Panapa, 1; P. Watene, 2. Pole Vault.—C. R. Davis, 1. AXEMEN’S EVENTS. Standing Maiden Chop.—A. Hauraki, 1; D. Powick, 2; P. Reihana, 3. Underhand Chop.—P. Hoey, 1; T. West, 2; N. Waikura, 3. Donnelly's Handicap Chop.—T. West. 1; S. Julian. 2: R. Switzer, 3. Local Underhand Chop.—E. Leach, 1; T. West, 2. Youths' Chop.—Bob Thomas, 1; D.

Ambler, 2; L. McAllister, 3 Maiden Saw.—Hoey and Blowes, 1F. Lethbridge and C. Elliott, 2. Open Handicap Saw.—T. West and Hoej, 1; R. Switzer and J. Ellitt 2Blowes and Williams, 3. OTHER EVENTS. Married Women’s Race.—Mrs. Pumipi, 1; Mrs. C. Groome, 2. Single Women’s Race.—Miss L. Donaldson, 1; Miss Joff, 2. (lshu) er 1 Sraith Soh ° ol Cup.—W. Yakas HIGHLAND DANCING. (Judge, Miss Sommerville.) Clina-.-Under 13 years: Faith Philips, ]• AV“” nxwell, 2; Love ddleton, 3. Over 12 years: Mona Lil- \ e /’} ’ M Somerville, 2. Novice, under 13 years. —Love Middleton, 1; Norma Williams, 2; Angus Middleton. 3. Over 12 years: Merle Soar. 1; Nancy Vance, 2; Ella McCullough, 3, Jig-—Under 12 years: Faith Phillips and Aileen Maxwell, 1: Norma Williams. u, ™ r .u. years: Aileen Maxwell, 1; Faith Phillips, 2; Angus Middleton. 3. Hornpipe.—Over 12 years: Mona Lilley, 1; M. Somerville, 2; Merle Soar, 3. ™ .;Y. ords - —Aileen Maxwell, 1; Faith Phillips, 2. Medals fdr the Highland dancing were donated by Messrs. C. McAllister T Turner, J. G. Wilson, D. Middleton, W R. McCormick. B. McLaughlin. Miss K Sommerville. the Dargaville Caledonian Society. and some Whangarei enthusiasts,. Pipers T. Turner and Duncan McKenzie.

TANGOWAHINE SPORTS

From Our Own Correspondent DARGAVILLE, Monday

Keen competition was witnessed at the annual sports meeting of the Tangowahine and Avoca Athletic Clubs today. Results were: R a v^^ tan ? in ? k a -2: G - Reeves - Smith/ 4 seci n i: # J. Leach, 15sec, 3. O. Reeves,' 20sec' was second to have his block off, but was disqualified. Time, lmin 16 4-ssec. Open Underhand 15-inch Chop.—G Reeves, 20sec, 1: J. Kuha. 20sec, 2; G Sunde, 4Sec, 3. Time, lmin 24 3-ssec. ' Farewell 12-inch Underhand Chop (sweepstake).—J. Kuha. 4sec, 1: E. Rud46secSSeC ’ 2 ’ W ’ S ' Smith * scr., 3. Time, Maiden Race. 100 yards.—Final: Te Rongohira, 1; s. Taylor. 2; A. Meharry, 3. Time. 11 l-ssec. 100 Yards Handicap.—Final: S. Wilhams, 30yds, 1: T. Marinkovich, 10vds 2* \ . Thomas,, scr., 3. Time, 10 3-ssec 220 Yards Handicap.— S. Williams,' 20 yds. 1: V Thomas, scr., 2; G. Forbes, 6yds, 3. Time, 23 2-ssec. Up-river Schools’ Relay, 440 yards (Herbert Smith Cup).—Tangowahine, 1: Hoanga, 2: Avoca, 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—G. Forbes, lSvds, 1: V. Thomas, 10yds, 2; T. Marinkovich, oOyds, 3. Time, 52sec. SSO Yards Handicap.—G. Forbes, scr., 1. The only competitor to finish. Time, 2mm llsec. One Mile Handicap.—A. Meharry, 60 yds, and Nr. A. Ball, 40yds (dead-heat), 1; C. Mclntosh, 90yds, 3. Time, smin 21 3-ssec. Hop, Step, and Jump.—Percy Watene and Te Rongohira (dead-heat), 1. Consolation Handicap, 150yds.—J. Wells scr., 1; L. Taylor, Byds, 2; T. Marinkovich, 3. Time, 16 4-ssec. Foie Vault.—C. R. Davis, 1; E. Wade.