MOAWHANGO SPORTS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 99, 29 December 1914, Page 3

MOAWHANGO SPORTS.

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. A‘large number of pleasure-seekers ,ck advantage of the excellent conditions prevailing on Boxing Day to attend the Moawhango Athletic Club’s annual sports. The function was a grand success, great interest being displaced by those present in ibe various events, for which entries were received. The horse events, especially, created great interest. Over £SO was given away in prizes. The results are as follows: — ! Boys’ Eace, under 15. —Fred. Arrow 1, Bobby Logan 2. Girls ’ Race, under 15. Miss M. Healy 1, Miss R. Broome 2. Mop, Step and Jump Handicap. —P. Moko 1, M. Beilis 2. Seven entries. Maiden Jump (Horses). A. Malcolm’s “Bill” 1, W. West’s “Winsoon” 2. Fourteen entries. Ladies’ Race. Miss Healey 1, Miss Leahy 2. 50 Yards Handicap, open. —H. W. Wright 1, W. West 2. Six entries. Three-legged Race. P. Mbko and H. W. Wright 1, J." West and and W. West 2. Six entries. Jumpers’ Competition, open, (Prizes include Cup presented by J. Miles, Esq.).—A. Norton’s “Garrison” 1, G. Donovan’s “Cocky” 2. 100 Yards Handicap, open—P. Moko I, W. West 2. Four entries. Stockmen’s Race. A, Malcolm .1, J. Doole 2. Eighteen entries. Pony Jump, under 14.2 (open).—A. Malcolm’s “Music” 1, M. Beilis’ “Melba” 2. Fourteen entries. Ladies’ Nail-driving Competition.— Mrs. D. Broome 1, Miss Healy 2. Tilting at the Ring (horseback). — Maroau .1, Campbell 2. Nineteen entries. Thread-the-Needle Race (horseback). —J. West 1, Bert Raukaua 2. Fifteen entries. Weight-guessing Competition (sheep) —Mrs. Lyon and Mr. McGillray (eqiial) 1. Both guessed the correct weight 5 (1521b5.)