STAR FOOTBALL CLUB'S FIFTH ANNUAL SPORTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 90, 17 April 1900, Page 2

STAR FOOTBALL CLUB'S FIFTH ANNUAL SPORTS.

Referee-Mr 0. E. Bellringer; JudgesMessii" J. Allen, E. A. Gillespie, and O. T. }}v Empires-Messrs. C. A. Harrison and f. H. Jackson; Timekeepers—Messrs. o u ' A ' L ' Cooke ' J - H - Parker, and W. Roberts; Clerk of Course-Mr. A. L. °f Keaulfc Board—Mr. iV ;r ID^cr * a P Scorers—Messrs H. H. Mace and F. Moore; Marksmen— Messrs. S. Humphries, T. Callaglian, J. Abbott, and L. Allen; Protest Committee —Keieree, Judges, Umpires, and Clerk o£ tlie Course ; League Consul—Mr. F. Messenger; Handicapper— Mr. Geo. Watson; wn"? 1 ' ® um P lu 'ies ; Secretary « t ' Lever: Assistant SecretaryMr. J. Elliot. Although during Easter Monday there was no downfall of rain, the unsettled state of the weather and the threatening appearance of the clouds did much to militate against the presence of a large gathering at Fitzroy. There was, however, a very fair attendance, and the various events were watched with keen interest. The Oity Band were present, and, under the direction of Mr. Haigh, played a selection of lively aire, thus adding considerably to the pleasure of the visitors. The refreshment department was in charge of Mr. Lealand who, as usual, provided liberally and excellently. For most of the entries there were capital fields, and, thanks to the efforts of the officials, everything went off well—the starter earning a well-merited tribute of praise for the manner in which his duty was performed. Mr. O. B. Lever kept up his reputation as a most obliging and courteous secretary, and did good yeoman service to ensure the success of the meeting. Towards the latter part of the day the coolness of the wind was somewhat unpleasant to those who were lightly clad, and required a little more excitement to counteract its chilliness, The following are the results

Maiden Race, 150 yards.—Do John, 1; Smith, 2; Richardson, 3. Two others started. Won easily, a good distance separating second and third. Time, 17gsecs.

Maiden Bicycle Handicap.—J. F. Body, 20yds., 1; J. P. Bilski, scratch, 2; R. Vercoe, 30yds., 3. This was a splendid race; in tho third lap the men seemed all together, and Bilski drew up and seemed like spurting ahead, but Body kept the lead and won by about ten yards—the finish being very fast. Time, 2min. 44secs.

120 yds Sheffield Handicap.—First heat: E. Brewer, 3iyds, 1; J. F. Monk, 10yds, 2 ; A. Maclean, DJyds, 3. Second heat: A. Elder, syds," 1 ; lv. Webster, 12yds, 2; F. Kahui, 10yds, 3. Third heat: D. Callaghan, 10yds, 1; E. Reardon, 12yds, 2; S. Scandiyn, 12yds, 3. Fiual: D. Callaghan, 1; E. Brewer, 2 ; K. Webster, 3. The handicapping in this event could not have been better, and the final was an excellent race, so close were the men together at the finish; time, 12scc, being-just half a second better than in the preliminary heats. Mile Club Handicap. —A, George, 30yds, 1; A. M. Conroy, 110 yds, 2; Gr. S. Connett, 140 yds, 3. Five others started. George quickly got to work, and easily overtook the others, whom lie safely passed. Conroy had it all his own way for second place. Quarter-mile Flutter Cycle liandijcap.—First heat: R. Vercoe, 60yds, 1; Conroy, 45yds, 2; Bilderbeck, GOyds, 3. Second heat.; Bilski, 60yds, 1 ; A. Cleland, 60yds, 2; C. F. A, Volski, 60yds, 3. Final: Vercoe, 1 ; Bilski, 2; Cleland, 3. Both heats were well contested, Bilski making the pace in his heat very fast. Conroy in the final had an unfortunate s'art, but it is doubtful if the result was effected thereby. Vercoe won by a wheel. Time, 32sec. 880 yds Handicap.—ll. Purdie, 28 yds, 1; A. Sturmey, 35yds, 2; J. M. Laurent, 25yds, 3. There were eighteen entries for this evont, and nearly all competed. The start was somewhat slow, but the pace soon livened up. Sturmey was leading in the last lap, but nearing home Purdie got on level teims, and, running gamely, got ahead at the finish. All the men were I fairly pumped out. Time, 2min Gsec. 220 Yards Handicap,—First heat: F. Kahui, 16yds., 1 ; G. F. Monk, 17yds., 2; T. Taylor, 18yds., 3. Time, 24sec. Second heat: A, Mac Lean, 18yds., 1; E. Brewer, 9yds., 2 ; L. de : Jengb, 18yds., 3. Time, 23isec. Third heat: A. Elder, 13|yds., 1; D. Callaghan, 14yds., 2; W. Cole, 16yds., 3. Final heat: Elder, 1; Mac Lean, 2 ; Monk, 3. Callaghan fell. A good race. Elder won by a yard. Time, 23|sec.

Star Wheel Race, 2 miles. —J, F. Body, 260 yds, 1 ; D. Campbell, 2Soyds,, 2; A. McPhail, 260 yds,, ii. Also started: A. J. Campbell (scr.), A. George (COyds,), J. Eandrup (150 yds.), A. JR. Forbes (150 yds.), D. George (180 yds.), A. Cleland (260 yds). A. J. Campbell rode a determined raes for four rounds, but the handicap was too much for him, and he had to retire, as also did A. and D. George. Body won comfortably. Time, smin. 6 l-ssec. I

Half-mile Dash Cycle Handicap,— First heat: 11, J. Raudrup, 50yds,, 1 • [A. George, 28yds, 2 ; J. P. Bilski! 80yds., 3. Time, lmin. 8 1 5«. Second heat: D, George, 50yds,, 1; A. M. Conroy, 75yds,, 2; O, F. A. Volski, 80yds., 3. Time, lmin, 8 2 ssec' Final: Bilski, 1; Volski, 2 ; Oonroy,' 3. A. George and Emdrup full. Bilski won fairly easily. Time, lmin. 6 3-ssec.

440 Yards Handicap.—D. Callaghan 22yds., 1; L. De Jong).), 30yds., 2 ; A. .Maclean, 30yds., 3. Callaghan ran a very determined rneo, and won by ;everal yards, Maclean being beaten by a yard. Time, srt^secs. One Mils Bicycle Handicap.—A. T. Campbell, sur., 1 ; J. F. Body, lOOyih.,l ::; A. McPLail, 100 yds., 3. Also • toted: A. I?. jorbes (50yd.«.>, D. i'wg. (60yds.), S.F. Vo'ski (lOOvds.), M. Oc-croy (100 yd;;.), 11. ]Jik!d i 100 yd.?.), A. Oleland (100 yds,). I'Oi'o a very pretty raci*, • -xty- Is;* in the first hslf-iuilc, ; i!-J, waiting until a hundred yard; ■ iroiu Iwisc, won easily. Time, (, • 3 2-sstcs. ( Due Mile Flat Handicap.—W. J. 1 v Vard, 20yds., 1 ; A. G. Crawford, i : 11. .i'tmiio, -Ifiyds.,Thi:;jj v as a grand race. Crawford led until, the JiUit. round, when Ward, who liad f ? teen nuuii'ig gamely, secure,d premier i •ositfou, winning by a dozen yards. ' die- uglujrstl J.'.i? eiiwt too Ic;i:r, but

almost caught Grawfoi'd on the tape. Time, 4min, 55sec, Forced Bicycle Handicap, one mile, —Randrup, 65yds, 1 ; 11. Campbell, 100 yds, 2. Time, 2min. 30 2 ssec. Forced Handicap, 150 yards.—B. Elder, 15yds, 1; Renvdon,- 12yds, 2 ; Monk, 12yds,, 3, Won easily. Time, 17sec3.