N.Z. AXEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 310, 29 December 1908, Page 3

N.Z. AXEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

SECOND DAY. At Eltham on Monday there was another large crowd to witness the second day's sport in the New Zealand Axemen's Association's eight annual carnival. There were large fields, and some • excellent sport was provided, but the sympathy of the public went out to the scratch men and back-markers generally oa account of the impossible tasks set them by the handicappev. Host of the reputed '"big guns" failed to chop their way into tile final of the Axemen's Cup, the big event of the day, which was fought out in a series of eight matches. Hiley, the Australian champion, was no more successful than on the first day, but it was seen that Saturday's experience had led him to alter his style somewhat, and he indulged in a slower stroke to suit the peculiarities of the Kahikatea logs, with which be was unfamiliar. He gave some inkling of his powers in the Visitors' Handicap, wihen he struck some fairly "free" timber. Puklowski's win in the big event was very popular. He had not, he said, given himself a chance in this match, and was content to enter for only the £SO prize. Payment of £1 additional would have entitled him to another £SO. This made his double win for the meeting, he having won the Underhand Chop on the first day. Dumphy, a powerfullooking specimen of vigorous manhood from the Taumarunui district, narrowly missed annexing the cup. His axehandle cracked in the first few blows.

The blocks used were no improvement on. Saturday's. The executive is considering the matter of using puketca blocks next year, this timber being less knotty and freer in the grain. It is also probable that next year's earnivil will be iheld in the large sports enclosure. From the point of view of the public the arrangements required modernising. The official programmes gave the names of the intending competitors, but there was no announcement of the seratchings. Competitors' and block numbers might with advantage be made a little more discernible. A good starters' board and large result-board would be greatly appreciated by everyone concerned. The excelleat work of the officials was to some extent marred by these rather primitive appointments, but we understand that a forward policy has been determined upon for the next carnival. During the day J. Maitson and G. Vincent had a private sawhig match, the former winning easily. The cycling events were well contested. The Eltham Brass Band played some capital music throughout the afternoon. The axe used by Puklowski in the Cup conteat was presented to the committee, hand-painted, and raffled, Mr. D. McLeod, of Eltham, holding the lucky ticket.

Following are the results:— NEW ZEALAND AXEMEN'S CUP, of £l4O. —First prize, Axemen's Cup and £9O and special of £SO, second £ls, third £lO, fourth £5, fifth £3, sixth £•2, and £1 each to all other competitors finishing in the final. Standing Jblocks, sft girth. First Heat: R. Bradley, 45see, 1; W. T. Herold, 45sec, 2; W. Schiscka, 30sec, 3. Also competed: Davy iPretty scr, Joe Newstroski "20sec, P. J. Ford 30sec, P. Dowman 35sec, Joe Wisnewski 45sec, G. A. Partridge 45sec. A close finish. Dave Pretty, the scratch man, was fancied, but he could not overtake the limit men. He struck a hard centre, and had to case up towards the finish. Bradley's time was looked upon as a "tip" for the final, he finishing well ahead. Time, 2min Usee.

Second Heat: J. O'Neill, 45sec, 1; If. Hill, 35sec, 2; T. West, 25sec, 3. Al6O competed; Charles Miley scr, J. Har■wood 30aec, H. V. Williams 30sec, J. H. Pojnton 40sec. O'Neill was easily first with his first scarf, but had little to spare at the finish. Miley finished fast, but could not make up the handicap. Time, 2min 47 4-ssee. Third Heat: J. E. Richardson, 42sec, lj G. A. Puklowski, 30sec, 2; A. Twining, 25sec, 3. The winner led at the turn. Twining chopped gamely for his pluoe. Time, 2min 32sec. Also competed: E. Pretty losec, P. Thompson 35sec, G. Jolly 45sec, A. Kaspar 45sec. Fourth Heat: J. Deegan, 30sec, 1; C. Marsh, 42sec, 2; P. Duraphy, 45sec, S. Also started: J. Hartnett 15sec, S. Johnston 28sec, S. Smith 45sec, J. Kaspar 45sec. Dumphy was much fancied in this event, but ran' into a narrow scarf, and was lucky in finishing third. The winner showed good style. Time, 2min 38 2-ssec. Fifth Heat: E. liorne, 45sec, 1; W. Dowman, 3osec,2; J. O'Connor, 45sec, 3. Home won easily. An objection was raised to O'Connor's second unduly assisting him by pushing his bloek just before it fell. A protest was entered, but dismissed, it being considered the action of the second did not affect the result. The "second," however, was disqualified. Time, 2win 4(i l-ssec. SEMI-FINALS.

First heat: Puklowski, 30sec, 1: Herold, 45see, 2; West, 25sec, 3; Dumpily, losec, 4. Also competed: Deegail SQsee, Hill 35sec, Bradley 45see, O'Neill 45sec. A splendid contest, Puklowski's second came under the ban of the officials for waving an axe frantically iu directing his man. but 'le did not touch the block. Another assistant was seen pulling out the chips, a pastime forbidden by the rules. Time, 2min 25 1-5

sec. Second heat: E. Home, 4osec, 1; Schischka, 30sec, 2; Dowman, 35sec, 3; Marsh, 42sec, 4. Richardson finished one stroke later. Home won easily. Time, 2min s<isee. FINAL:

' Puklowski . • • • • • 1 ; Dumphy j 5 Herold .. ' ® Home 4 , All qualified started. Schischka and Dowman finished. This chop was fought cut amidst tremendous excitement, and the winner was loudly cheered. He had a. big advantage over the second man, for he struck a good block, whilst Dumphy got on to a nasty knot right at the start and strained his axe. Otherwise the Taumarunui man should have annexed the prize. Herold was also unfortunate in the matter of material. Time, 2niin 19 l-ssec. • MAIDEN SINGLE-HANDED SAWJSG. T'irst prize £4, second £1 10s ; third 10s.—D. Johnson 1, Chas. Volzke 8, T. Smith 3, T. H. Lines 4. Also started: C. Sturzaker. Lines' rosy chance was lost by his iasecurely-fixed Mock. Time, 40sec.

FIBST-CLASS UNDERHAND HANDICAP. First prize £lO, sccind £4, third £1; lSin logs- Esau Pretty, losec, 1; W. T. Herold, 15see, 2; C. JJiley, asec, 3. Also Competed'., D. Pretty 15sec, A. Volzke ssec, P. J. Ford lasec. D. Pretty did not finish. Time, gmifl llaee.

WORLD'S SINGLE-HANDED SAWJXG CHAMPIONSHIP, 2ft tigs. I'irst prize £4 cash and gold medal, second £2, third £l.—A. Sullivan (Koru) 1, D. Johnson (Ohakune) 2, C. t\ A. Volzke (llidliirst) 3. Won with a little. to spare. Time, lmin Hi 3-ssec—a world s reord, if wood correct. MAIDEN DOUBLEtHAXDED SAWIXG HANDICAP, ISin " r = t prize £4, second £1 10s, third 10s.— Cliarlie Volzke and mate 1, Lines a-ad mate 2. Only starters. Won easily, lime, 17 3-6 sec. VISITORS' HANDICAP, open to residents outside Taranaki province, 15m standing blocks. First prize £6, second '£2 10s, third £l.—Deegan, 15sec, 1; Herold, 20see, 2; Johnson, 18sec, JDeegan won comfortably in an excellent block. Jliley did not finisii. Time, "•lmin 13sec. Twenty competed in heats. CYCLING EVENTS. ONE MILE HANDICAP. First prize '£4, second £1 10s, third 10s. heat: G. Erspine, 120 yds, 1; R.IE. Vmcent, 50yds, 2; C. Garliek 100} ds,3. Also started: Alf. Parkes 10yds, J. D°dunski 110 yds, and J. McDowell 120 yd,. Erspine led almost all the way. *>min 33%»ec. Second licat: L. H. 60yds, 1; W. D. Parkes, lW\vd= 2 ; S. Parker, 120 yds, 3. Also started: \V. AV. Scott 60yds, W. F. Roebuck 100>d*, Sanko 110 yds. A. Grecnlees 110 yd->. Wan rode a clever race throughout, and won by over a leagth. The field w,h hunched when the bell went. rim.-. 2min 35seo. Final: X h. | al ' 1L. H. Wan 2, C. Garliek 3. All qualified gtart'ed. Erspine led oir, but was soon relegated to the rear division. hen the bell went Wan was away kick, but he sprinted gamely, and looked like overhauling the winner. Tune,. S9 THBEE - MILK HANDICAP. Fust ISA, second £1 UK third I •Parkes, 25yds, 1; L. H. \\an -10>d= m. D. Parkes, 32ovds, ... Also *tait.d. E. Vincent. 150yd=, U. Scott _lo}<K C Garliek 300 yds. G. F.ipmer ■M'}"--3. Sanko 325vds, W. F. KoeljucK 3u>j<k, A. Greenlees 325>hIs,S larkei Ai . • 3. "McDowell 350 yds. The three place men provided a fine finish. lime, * O 2-ssee. , v-^ T / 11> CONSOLATION" CYCLK HAN DIC Al. one mile and a-lialf. Hrst prize £-■ second 15s. third Ss.-Vincwt 1. «.nwnlees 2. Garliek ». Also -tarted: 40yds; Parker 30yds, Roebuck o0y<l». McDowell 50yds. Time, -tniin • .BOYS' MILE FLAT HANDICAP.m. Bill, 20yds. I; C. Frei. «er, 2. Also started: Tx>o Sim 10yds, K. Caverlnll 80yds. T. Fitness 10yds, P. Walsh ser. The winner led from the pistol. Frei iackled him gamely in the final hip, but the little fellow sprinted ana won 10 »V le *® Bee *