TAIHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3664, 30 December 1920, Page 5

TAIHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB.

SPORTS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY. The annual sports meeting of the Taihape Athletic Club will be held on Saturday, Ist January, on the Recreation Ground. The sum of £l5O has been allotted as prize money for the various and in addition there is a sum set aside for pgizes for the various children’s events. The principal events on the programme will include chopping, sawing, athletic, horse events, and Fire Brigade events. The athletic events comprise distances from 75 yards to one and the prize money offered should attract a large number of competitors. The axemen’s events should also attract keen competition, and intending competitors may rely on every arrangement being made for their convenience. In addition to the cash prizes in these events, there are also a number of trophies, which should have the effect of attracting competitors desirous of winning trophies which aire permanent reminders of 'their wins. The cash prizes and trophies for the horse events age of such a nature that the competition in this class should be particularly keen.

All who are desirous of spending tlie Nevj Y<?ar holiday in a thoroughly enjoyable manner sholud make a point of being present at this meeting. The special t/rain arrangements are such that visitors from Marton and intermediate stations will he able to make the trip, and a note should be made of the train services which aire advertised.

THE HANDICAPS. , The following handicaps 'have been for the running events on New Year’s Day: 75 Yards Open:'H. Eaton 5 yards, A. E. B. Joblin 6, G. Armstrong 6, A. E. Beiliss 7, .1, N. Jansen, G. McDonnell S, A. Wilson 9, A. B. Dockery 10, A. R. Dockery 10, P. Norris 10. 100 Yards Open: H. Eaton 6 yards, A. E, R. Joblin 7, G. Arinstrong 8, A. E. Beiliss 9, b. N. Jansen 11, G. McDonnell 1 < A. E. Dockefry 13, A. R. Dockery 13, P. Norris 13. 150 Yards Open: H. Eaton 10, A. E. R. Joblin 12, G. Armstrong 12, A.- E. Beiliss Is, J. N. Jansen 16, G. McDonnell 16, A. Wilson 18, A. E. Dockery 20, A, R. Dockery 20 P. Noirris 20. 440 Yards Open: A. E. Beiliss 25, J. N. Jansen 30, A. E. R. Joblin 30, G. Armstrong 30 A. T, Dockery 35, A. R. Dockery 35, C. T. Knowles 35, P. Norris 35. 880 Yards: E. Lay 45, E Beiliss 50, C. T. Knowles 70 P. Noirris 70. One Mile: O. R McAlinden 50, E. Lay 70, A. Wilson 100, C. T. Knowles 100, P. Norris 100. 150 Yards District: H.Eaton 10, A. E. R;» Joblin 12, G. Armstrong 12, A. E. Beßiss 14, G. McDonnell 16 ? A, E. Dockery 20, A. R. Dockery 20, C. T. Knowles 20, P. Norris 20. •