THE SIX DAYS' WALKING MATCH. (From the " Auckland Star.")

Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 32, 12 January 1884, Page 5

THE SIX DAYS' WALKING MATCH. (From the " Auckland Star.")

January 5. At four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon Edwards had covered 232 miles and 5 laps, and the aggregate of his three antagonists was 221 miles 17 laps. At midnight, when J. Hendry relieved his brother Arthur, the score had risen bo 332 miles for Edwards, and forthecombinedpedsto 325 miles 22 laps. A. Hendry's score for his last 24 hours was 83 miles 25 laps, and for his first 24 hours 86 miles 13 laps, or a grand total of 170 miles 6 laps for his two spells. The scores at 4 a.m. yesterday were : Combined, 343 miles 12 laps ; Edwards, 333 miles 16 laps. Edwards returned to the track at 3.26 a.m., after a rest of over three hours. Hendry, with the exception of a few shox't spells and the usual adjournments for meals, kept on till 3.38 yesterday afternoon, and then retired until 7.10 p.m. Edwards, in the meantime, held on his course till 4.27 p.m., when he had brought the scores even again, and he then went off till 7 p.m. Hendry retired at 8.10, and came on again at 9.5. Edwards returned at 9.35, and frequent spurts took place. Hendry retired at 10.5, and returned at 10.20. Edwards completed his 400 miles at 11.5, and at 11.40 Edwards went off, with 402 miles to his credit. J. Hendry held on till midnight, and spurted well on the last two miles. He retired with a record of 75 miles 3 laps, while his previous record was 73 milos 11 laps. The scores then stood— Edwards, 402 miles ; combined, 400 miles 21 laps. Huckstep started on his last spell at midnight at a good swinging pace, and Edwards soon joined him. Huckstep retired at 2.30, and came on again at 2. 40. Edwards went off' at 4.15. The score then stood at 418 miles. He returned at 5.5. Huckstep retired at 6.45, and returned at 7.5. He again .retired at 8.30, and resumed at 8.55. Edwards then had his breakfast, but did not retire, but ate it on the track. Huskstop then retired, and returned at 11.35, when at that time he had brought the score to 440 miles 17 laps. Edwards returned ten minutes later. His soore stood at 443 miles 13 laps. Edwards retired at 1.55 and Huckstep a few minutes later. The house was completely packed from seven until midnight. Edwards generally retired for three hours at midnight and goes to his hotel, but finding the local peds. too strong, he was obliged to walk all night. To-night at the finish all the men will be walking. At 3 o'clock the score stood as follows :— Edwards, 448 miles 16 laps ; combined, 445 miles 20 laps.

January 7. Victory for Edwards by Nine Miles Eight Laps. Oun last report of the walking match between the Hendry Bros, and Huckstcp and Edwards concluded by giving tho positions of the contestants at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Huckstep retired 3.56 and returned 4.12. Edwards retired at 3.30, and returned 3.45. Huckstep retired again at 5.20. Edwards retired at 5.45, and returned at 7.20 ; retired again at 7.35 and returned at 7.40. Huckstep returned to track at 6.50. Both men went steadily until about 8 o'clock, when every part of the building was crowded, the corner parts of the house being packed almost to suffocation. Huckstep, cheered by an enthusiastic audience, pressed Edwards very hard, and kept ahead of his opponent until 8.40. when Edwards succeeded in passing him and gained a few paces. The score at 5.45 stood : Combined, 460 miles ; Edwards, 463 miles 16 laps. Shortly afterwards Huckstep spurted, and passed Edwards amid enthusiastic cheering from an excited audience but at 9 Edwards returned the compliment by resuming his former position. Huckstep determined not to be outdone again, spurted vigorously, and again passed Edwards, This he repeated at 9.15, and then finally retired from the track with a record of 61 miles 12 laps, making the combined score 462 miles 11 laps. Arthur Hendry then came on, and shortly afterwards was joined by James Hendry, who walked with i Edwards until 11 p.m. Several exciting trials between the three took place during the last hour, the applause as each man gained any advantage being loud and pro longed. There were frequent calls for Huckstep, but they were not responded to, and the match closed with Edwards's score standing at 471 miles 19 laps, or 9 miles B'laps ahead of the combined. At tho conclusion of the match, in response to loud calls for Edwards, the champion came forwardand expressed his thanks totheaudienco for the kind reception that they had accorded him. The match, ho said, had been arranged through the spirit of Messrs Gallagher and Scott. It had been accomplished, had been legitimately contested, and he thought (he said it who shouldn't) the best men had won. He thanked his opponents for the manner in which they had acted throughout tho best feeling having prevailed during the whole time they were on the track. Cheers were then given for Edwards and the Hondry Brothers, after which the audionce dispersed. Tho work accomplished by the several competitors is shown in the following record of each day:— Monday (midnight).— Edwards, 104 miles 3 laps; A. Hendry, 86 miles 13 laps ; Edwards ahead, 17 miles 22 laps. Tuesday.— Edwards, 81 miles 3 laps ; James Hendry, 73 miles 12 laps ; Edwards's total, 185 miles 6 laps; combined, 159 miles 12 laps. Edwards ahead, 25 miles 26 laps. Wednesday.— Edwards, 76 miles 26 laps ; Huckstep, S2 miles 17 laps ; Edwards's total, 262 miles ; combined, 241 miles 2S laps, Edwards ahead, 20 miles 4 laps. Thursday. —Edwards, 70 miles ; A. ; Hendry (second term), S3 miles 25 laps ; Edwards's total, 332 miles ; combined, 325 miles 22 laps. Edwards ahead, 6 miles 10 laps. Fjbiday. -Edwards, 70 miles ; James Hendry (second term), 75 miles 3 laps ; Edwards's total, 402 miles ; combined, 400 miles 21 laps ; Edwards ahead, 1 mile 11 laps. Saturday.— Edwards, 69 miles 19 laps ; Huckstep, 61 miles 12 laps ; Edwards's total, 471 miles 19 laps ; combined, 462 miles 11 laps. Edwards won by 9 miles S laps, i

1 A case of most flagrant " lambing-down " in one of our well-known hosteiries is alleged to have been perpetrated during the holidays. A young man in the employment of a local builder went to a hotel on Boxing night with £37 in his pocket, and remained there, as he alleges, in a state of continued intoxication until Sunday, 80th, when he was informed his money was all spent. The matter has been placed in the hands of Messrs Burton and Napier, solicitors, by the young man's • employer, and doubtless will be the subject of a Court case unless" an arrangement be come to between the parties. The wife of Mr Hanley Bennett, ex MX.A. for Tamworth, New South Wales, has coirimitted suicide by cutting her throat. . „ ■ (