TAIHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3665, 31 December 1920, Page 5

TAIHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB.

SPORTS TO-MORROW. The annual sports meeting of the .. Taihape Athletic Club will be held to-morrow, 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 pfrizes for the various children's events. The principal events on the programme include chopping?- sawing, athletic, horse events, and Fire Brigade events. The athletic events comprise distances from 75 yards to one mile. - and the prize money offered should attract a large number of competitors. The axemenfs 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, V which have attracted a number of competitors desirous of win. ning trophies which atre permanent reminders of their wins. The cash prizes and trophies for the horse events ape of such a nature that the competition in this class should be particularly keen. All who are desirous of spending the 'New Year holiday in a thorough|K\y enjoyable manner should make a of being present at this meet-

- ing. The special tirain arrangements - are such that visitors from Marton and intermediate stations will be V. able to make the trip, and a note should be made of the train services which aire advertised. THE HANDICAPS. ATHLETIC EVENTS. The following handicaps have been declared for the running events on New Yeaifs Day: 75 Yards Open: H, Eaton 5 yards, A. E. R. Joblin 6, G. Armstrong 6, A. R Belliss 7, J. N. Jansen, G. McDonnell 8, A. Wilson 9, A. E.JDockery 10, A, R. Dockery 10, P. Norris 10. 100 Yards Open: H. Eaton 6 yards, A. "E. R. Joblin 7, G. Armstrong 8, A. "E., Belliss 9, b. N. Jansen 11, G. McJJonnell l f A. E. Dockexy 13, A. B. Dockery 13, P. Norris 13. 150 Yards Open: H. Eaton 10, A. E. Hlr. Joblin 12, G. Armstrong 12, A. E. -:' Donnell 16, A. Wilson 18, A. E. Dockery 20, A. R. Dockery 20 ? P. Norris 20. 440 Yards Open: A. E. Belliss 25, J. N. Jansen 30, A. E. R. Joblin 30, G. Armstrong 30 A. tf. Dockery 35, A. R. Dockery 35, C. T. Knowles 35, P. Norris 35. •■

SBO Yards: E. Lay 45, B Belliss 50, C. T. Knowles 70, P. Noirris 70. fj One Mile: C. 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 *l2, A. E. Belfliss 14, G. McDonnell 16 A. E. Dockery 20, A. R. Dockery 20, C. T. Knowles 20, P. Noirris 20. CHOPPING AND SAWING. 15-Inch Single-Handed Saw. E. Torrey 3sec, A. Foote ssec, A. Clinton : fsec W. H. Riley 7sec. „ 12_Inch Standing Chop.—B. Herkt 9sec, E. Lovell 9sec, T. Morris 9sec, jf4JP. Smith Usee, A. Cammock 13, P. 'Jrt. Becker 14sec, A. HTfchins 14sec, - M. H.' Bennett 14sec, R. Smith 15sec, E. Torrey losec ? W. H. Riley 15sec, A H. Woods 15sec, M. Reynard 15sec Double-Handed Saw (15 inch log). Reynolds and mate 2sec, Torrey and mate 4secc Herkt and mate 6sec, Clinton and mate 6sec, Riley and mate 6sec, Bennett and mate 6sec. 15-Inch Standing Chop.—B. HeVkt

J6sec, E. Lovell 18sec, T. Morris 18 sees, J. Hancox 20sec, P. Smith 20 sec P. T. Becker 24sec, A. Hitchens 24sec, A. Cammock 24sec, E. Torrey 26sec, W. H. Riley 28sec, H. Woods M. Reynard 26sec (A 15-Inch Underhand Mar. Vis 14sec, B. Herkt 18sec, E. Lovell 18sec, A. Cammock 22sec, P. Smith 24sec W. H. Riley 24sec,'A\ Mifßrlwfc 24see, M. Bennett 26sec, M. Reynard 26sec, E. Torrey 28sec.