ATHLETIC SPORTS AT WAIORONGOMAI.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 302, 26 September 1888, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTS AT WAIORONGOMAI.

Judge : D. E. Ork, Esq. Committee : Messrs P. Herbert, M. Murphy, T. Donovan, N Cleary, B. Montague, J. Jackson, S. T. Smnrdon, D. E. Clerk, A. Downes, J, Howlnnd. Treasurer : Mr M, Murphy.

The first of a series of sports was held at Waierongomai on Saturday afternoon last, and were successfully carried out. The weather, however, was not all that might have been wished, a cold wind making it somewhat unpleasant for the spectators, but notwithstanding this drawback the sports were witnessed by about two hundred people, amongst whom were a number of visitors from Te Aroha, and surrounding districts. The Government reserve was marked off for the occasion, and suited admirably. The presence of a band would have greatly enlivened the proceedings, which at times seemed " slow ;" this being due to the fact of the entries being taken on the grpund. No doubt the Committee will endeavour to make arrangements for musical selections at subsequent meetings. All the races were well contested, and, in many, a good amount of " form" was displayed. Mr P, Herbert acted as Starter, and ably fulfilled his duties. Towards the close of the afternoon's sports Mr England relieved Mr Clerk for a time, and officiated as judge. The following is the result of the various races on the programme :—: — MAIDEN RACE, 120 yards— lst Prize £1 ; 2nd do., 7s 6d ; entrance, Is. There were nine entries for this race, viz : C. Craig, F, Casey, M. Powell, J. Hamlin, A.Comes, H. Donovan, J. Clark, r. Nyland, and J. B. Johnson. All got oil in a bunch, but Craig soon took the load, closely followed by Casey and Donovan. They finished in tho oidor named, the winner being about six yards ahead of his opponent. BOYS' RACE, under 12 years, 100 yards— Ist Prize, 7s Gd ; 2nd do., 2s 6d[; entrance, 6d There were five competitors, C. Cox was the winner by about three yards ; P. Carroll, 2nd ; C. Nixon, 3id. WAIORONGOMAI CUP HANDICAP, 100, 200, 300 yards— lst Prize, £4 ; 2nd do., £1 ; 3id do,, 10s ; entrance, Is. Ist heat, 100 yards. This was the chief event of the day, and proved very interesting, there boing a large number of entries. The handicaps j for the first heat was given as follows : — D. Ritchie. 6 yds; J.is. Johnson, 3 yds ; A. R, Comes, 6 yds ; T. Nyland, 10 yds ; H.^Donovan, 6 yds ; I-I, Tonge, 13 yds ; D. Craig, sciateh; J. I'lamill, 9 yds; 11, Ellesmeie', scratch ; T. Kelly, 5 yds ; M.Powell, 10 yds ; Wni. Harrison, 6 yds. After a close race Ellcwnere met the tape fust, with Johnson second, and Ritchie third. * HOP, STEP, and JUMP, Prize £1 ; entrance, Is. There were four entries, \V. Beresford, D. Cnug, A, Corner, and M. Murphy. Craig piovcd the winner, compassing 36ft lm, and M, Murphy followed with 35ft9inches. MINER'S PLATE (Handicap), $ mile— IstPiize, £'2 ; 2nd do., 15s; enhance, 2s. The competitois were : T. Nyland, 70 yards ; C Craig, 30 yai ds ; A. Cornet- 1 , 40 yards ; T. Kelly, 35 yards; R. Harrison, 35 yards ; W. Burclay, 15 yards ; D- Craig, scratch. Two false starts weie made, but they were ultimately got off well together, and after a smart run the race resulted in a win for the limit man, Nyland ; Harrison, 2nd : Craig-, 3id, RUNNING HIGH JUMP— Prize £1 ; entrance, Is. This proved a keen contest between IT, Ellesmere and D. Craig, the former winning at 4ft lOin, D. Craig was second with 4ft., Gin. The other competitors were : W. Comes, C Craig, and C, Finn. WAIORONGOMAI CUP HANDICAP, 2nd 3 leat, 200 yards. The starteis were the same as in the first heat and the handicaps weie given as follows: D. Ritchie, 12 yaids: J.Johnson, 6yds A. R, Comes, 14 yards ; T. Nyland, 15 yaids ; H. Tonge, 35 yards ; B. Donovan, 12 } Y aids ; D, Craig, 2 yards; Jas. Hamill. 15 yards ; T. Kelly, 10 yards ; M. Powell, 15 yards ; 11. Harrison, 13 yards ; and IT. Ellesmere, scratch. Tho race resulted : J. Johnson, Ist ; D, Craig, 2nd ; R. Harrison, 3rd, BOYS' RACE, under 14 years, 100 yards— Ist Prize, 10s; 2nd do., 2s 6d : entrance, 6d. There were three entries, resulting : C, Cox, Ist. ; J. Carroll, 2nd; H. Tonge, 3id HURDLE RACE (Handicap), 250 yurds, over 6 flights of hurdles, 3lt 6in high— lst Piize 30s ; 2nd do,, 10s ; entrance, Is 6d. The competitors were : D. Ritchie, 18 yards ; D.Craig, scratch ; VV. Comes, 15 yardp, A. Comes, 18 yards ;M. Powell, 20 yards ; W. Barclay, 8 yards. Tho limit man proved the winner, with D. Ritchie 2nd, and D. Craig 3rd. PUTTING THE STONE (about 241bs weight) — Prize, 15s ; entrance, Is. J. Coll, Ist (24ft 6in) ; C. Finn, 2nd (24ft lin). J. Murt and McGinnis also competed. GIRLS' RACE, under 12 years of ago, 100 yards — Ist Prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd do., 2s 6d ; entrance, nil. There were 18 entries and after an interesting race was won by May Joy, Emily Goldswoithy beinej second and Nelly Kennell, third. WAIORONGOMAI CUP HANDICAP, 3rd Heat, 300 yards, The handicaps in this heat were : — D. Ritchie, 18 yds; Jas, Johnson, scratch; A. Comes, 20 yds ; T. Nyland, 20 yds ; IT. Tongo, 70 yds'; B. Donovan, 18 yds ; D. Craig, scratch ; J- Ilainill, 20 yds; ll.' Ellesincie, scratch; T. Kelly, 24yds; W, Powell, 23 yds; R, Hanison, 17 yds. Prior to .starting both Ilaniill and Tongo over-stepped their boundary, the latter taking" about 30 3 r ards. This of course- materially affected the race, Tonge and Hamil'l never being breasted by tho other competitors. R. Harrison camo in Ihird. A protest was entered against llftinill and Tonge which was outerj ' .Im vl, Vw'\rjn bpiuT declared the j vi" >o ,r !^ : Lhf hall, .!<;Mttisi»li •'..*<■ f (!• ol.uod ihr> svipom 1 oi th • {.'up, voA

place was a tie between Kyland and Ellesmere, and the stakes were consequently divided, OLD MEN'S BACK, over 40 years of age — Prize, Chest of Tea ; ontrapce, Js. Handicaps were given as follows : — Hiokey, 18 yds ; J, Walsh, 10 yds ; W. Bycroi't, scratch ; Carroll, II yds ; 4 Jas, Taylor, 3 yds ; J. Gr. Gerrish, 18 yds. Considerable interest centred on this event, which was decided in "favour of J. Walsh; Hickey ran a close second. The Publican's Handicap, Tug- oil-War, &c, did not take place owing to the lateness of tho hour when the other events were finished.