ATHLETICS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 276, 12 April 1911, Page 7

ATHLETICS

EASTER MONDAY SPORTS. There is every indication of a most successful sports gathering eveiituaiiug ■ in the Recreation Grounds on Easter Monday. Big iields are assured, as re- . cord nominations have been obtained. There should also be a record attendance, as there is no other big attraction set down locally for Easter. The ground is being thoroughly dressed, and should be in tip-top condition. The blocks for the chopping and sawing events arrived yesterday. They have been obtained by men who, as competitors, have had considerable experience of the class of timber required, and there should be very little cause for complaint on this score. The following officers have been elected to control the meeting:—Patron, Mr. A. McHardy; president, Mr. E. Whittle; vice-presidents, Dr. Blackley, Dr. Milroy, Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., Messrs. J. McKean, W. J. Williams, and W. Little; committee, Messrs. W. Sadler, J. Way, E. Clarke, G. Griffiths, J. Elliott, A. George, R. H. George, Jno. Clarke, 11. Stocker, Jas. Clarke, D.. Penwarden, L. B. Webster, : B. Tippins, A. Humphries, G. Slade, W. i Southam, and W. Cattley; protest com- ■ mittee, Messrs. A. Hansen (Eltham), J. Clarke, A. George, and the president and secretary; marksmen, Messrs. B. Bullot, i J. Way, W. Hardwick. J. Lambert, Jno. Clark, E. Clarke, and. ; W. call steward, Mr. J. Elliott; Jap." steward, Mr. G. Griffiths; timekeeper, Mr. J. Ben- - nett; number steward,. Mr. 0; : West; re- ; suit .Mara*; Mr. C. Fairbjpther;' starters (running and cycling), Mr'E.-Humphries, (chopping and sawing), Mr. A. Hansen; clerk of the course, Mr. A. Humphries; judges (cycling and running), Messrs. J. , Hempton, E. Whittle and J. McKean, I (axemen's events), Messrs. A- Hansen, i A. Whiting and W. Stanners; handi- [ capper, Mr. A. Hansen; hon., treasurer, ( Mr. J. Clarke; hon. secretary, Mr. J. ] McLeod. , ~,3:153111 , PURANGI SPORTS. The first annual meeting of the Purangi Athletic Club's sports was held in Mr. Tone's paddock on Friday last, and . from a financial point of view was a great success, although the club waß very unfortunate in having bad weather, ' which greatly interfered with the attendance. The rain, however, ceased in time to enable the people from Matau and surrounding districts to attend. The fields in all the events were good and the finishes close, especially in the chopping events. The men did not monopolise fihe whole programme, for there were events for ladies. ' Mrs./Ayers, of Matau, proved too speedy for the.nfltjhers in the married ladies' wpn; Mr. Hine's, M.P., special priz<j. 4 ' Messrs, R., Scott and J. Riordan gave\ J a very fine exposition of wrestling .stykj. The officials all'Vorljied ~wejj fi jl. Powell degpfves a„wor(l ? ,iisf priuse for the very able and prompt manner in which he . carried duties. The handicappers, Messrs. Lax-ton, Aycrs and Evans, knew their business, as the close finishes proved. ■■ Mr. J. McKay" acted as starter for the running; events and Mr. W. McAsey for the chopping and sawing events, both proving very capable. Mr. W. Good acted as judge and gave his decisions promptly. TJic results of the races was as follows: ....... r i<}o Yards Maiden. —A. Morey 1, Rangi 2, A. Lichtwarik 3. Also started: Stewart. , High Jump,—Paul (lin.) 1, G. Dowman (Gin.) 2. Also competed: 0. Dowman (scr), Puata (2in.) W. Rawlinson, H. Dowman and Tohc (3in.). ) 12-lneh Chop.—First heat:W. Dowman (scr) 1, A. Stockley (Bsec) 2, W. Fairebend (ssec) 3. Also started: J. Thomas and 11. Dowman (lOsec), E. Dewar and Rangi (15scc), R, Allen, H. Powell and T. Law (25sec). Second heat: 0. Dowman (3sec) 1, P. Dowman (scr) 2, J. Graham (Bsec). Also started: F. Dowman and J.'Dravitzki (osec), G. Jensen (Bsec), W. Campbell (lOsec), Puata and G. Dowman (25sec). Final: Walter Dowman 1, P. Dowman 2, W. Fairebend 3. A very close finish. 220 Yards Handicap.—A. Lichtwark (10yds) 1, W. Tume (22yds) 2, .). Graham (Byds) 3. Also started: A. Morey and Puata (scr), W. J. Rawlinson and D. Kesteven (4yds), Rangi (sj'dß), J. Fraser (10yds), Leo McAsey (18yds). A good race. Double-handed Sawing.—J. Graham and mate (ssec) 1, Dravitzki Bros, (scr; I, P. Dowman and mate (scr) 3. Also started: E. Dewar and mate (ssec), T. Low and mate (osec). An easy win. 440 Yards Handicap.—E. Allen (20yds) 1, P. Woodill (Byds) 2, W. Rawlinson (4yds) 3. Also started: Puata (scr), D. Kesteven (4yds)', Rangi (Byds), J. Graham (10yds), Fraser (15yds). Married Ladies' Race, 75 yards.—Mrs. Ayers 1, Mrs. Graham 2. Also started: Mrs. F. Dowman, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Waite.

•15-Inch Chop.—First heat: W. Dowman (scr) 1, F. Dowman (20sec) 2, O. Dowman (lOsec) 3. Also started: A. Stockley and W. Fairebend (20sec), W. Campbell and J. Thomas (25sec). Second heat: P. Dowman (scr) 1, J. Graham (20sec) 2, J. Dravitzki (15sec) 3. Also started: G. Jensen (20sec). Final: P. Dowman 1, F. Dowman 2, W. Dowman 3. A close finish. Single Ladies' Race, 75 yards.—Miss B. Graham 1, Miss L. Graham 2. 880 Yards Handicap.—P. Woodill (10yds) 1, E. Allen (45yds) 2. Also started: W. Rawlinson (syds), Rangi, D.| Kesteven (10yds), E. Dewar (15yds), .T. Graham and' J. Fraser (20yds), H. Powell and W. Campbell (45yds). Girls' Race— G. Ninkey 1, J. McMnllan 2. 100 Yards Handicap (open).—W. Fairebend (syds) 1, D. Kesteven (3vds) 2, A. Lichtwark (syds) 3. Also started: A. Morey (scr), Puata (scr), W. J. Rawlinson (2yds). J. Graham (syds), G. Dowman (7yds). Won by four vards. Boys' Race.—W. Tume 1, Leo McAsey 2, Stepping the Chain.—Miss G. Ninkev. Sheep miossinsr- —Miss Hamerton and Messrs. Silk. McAsey and Fairish tied, guessing within half a pound of the correct weight. In the evening a very enjoyable dance was held, the hall being crowded. Mr. IT. Powell acted as M.0.. while Mr. P. Dnwnian supplied the music. Mr. Thomas looked after the wants of the inner man. Dancing was kept up till the early hours: of the morning. I