ATHLETICS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 181, 30 January 1912, Page 8

ATHLETICS

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIPS. By Telegraph—Press Association. Hamilton, Last Night. Following is a list of the championships won at the Waikato Caledonian Society's sports:— High Jump.—G. Campbell, sft 7y 2 in. Long Jump.—Tully, 21ft llin. Mile.—A. Campbell. Time, 4 min 40 l-ssec. 100 Yards.—V. Branson. Time, 10 l-ssec. 220 Yards.—V. Branson. Time, 22 3-ssec. Half Mile.—Alick Campbell. Time, 2min 7 l-ssec. 440 Yards—R. Johnson. Time, 54sec. ATHLETIC AND CYCLING UNION. Hamilton, Monday. _ At the meeting of the executive council of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, held, at Hamilton on Saturday night, Campion's appeal against disqualification by the Marlborough centre for alleged wrong performances, was upheld. By this decision he receives a £IOO prize in the'race at the Blenheim meeting. The Marlborough centre was instructed to inquire into the performances of other competitors claiming the title to the second prize. On the recommendation of the Hawke's Bay. centre, James Butler's name'was, removed from the disqualification lists. The system of awarding record certificates is to be abandoned. It was decided that as there was no direct evidence that Trembath and McLachlan took as active part in conniving at the ringing in of Greig, the matter be allowed to drop. The rules are to be revised, particularly regarding cycling and the control of motor cycling for the next conference. Michelaon was reinstated as an amateur cyclist on the recommendation of North Otago. Charges of being unable to obtain information were .brought against the secretary, Mr. Fraser, by the North Canterbury centre. The full correspondence was readj after which the executive completely exonerated Mr. Fraser, the question being an inquiry into the working of the North Canterbury centre, but no action was taiken.

OAKURA SPORTS CLUB. At the annual meeting of Oakura Sport 9 Club, held at Oakura on Thursday, January 25, about sixteen were present. Mr. F. Morris was elected to the chair. An entirely new committee was formed, the old members retiring in faror of new blood. The services of the retiring secretary were* retained. Mr. J. Rothery came forward with his donatio* more handsome than ever, which the meeting most heartily thanked him for. The report and balance-sheet showed a healthy state of affairs, the balance-sheet showing a credit Of £ls. It was unanimously resolved that the sports be held on Thursday, March 28. Officers were elected' as follows:—-Patron, Mr. H. J. H. Okey, M.P.; president, Captain Maee; vioo-nresidents, Messrs. J. Adlam, J. R. V T . Joseph Smith, J. S. Fox, J. r 'r.V, W. Little, C. Honeyfleld, W. H ,field, W. Linn, F. M. Mills, 6. G. Gru er, S. H. Shaw, F. Aroa, T. Smart, G. de Castro, A. W. Mace, J. Healey, A. Looney, H. Loonev, T. Morris, W. Symons, S. A. Dailey, H. Julian, A. Mills, J. McKean, Jas. Smith, D. Evans, E. Meredith, W. Morris, B. Booker, an< Blackhall; committee, Messrs. F. Morris F. Aroa, 0. Adlam, J. Rothery, C Smith, W. Morris, J. West, M. Saywell A. Watson, H. Fagan, F. W. McGregor; secretary and treasurer, Mr. F. W. Mc Gregor; judges, Messrs. T. Morris, W Morris and W. Honeyfleld, for all events; handicapper, Mr. A. Hansen; starters Messrs. F. Aroa (running), and W. Mace (chopping and sawing); timekeeper, Mr, F. M. Mills; bellman, Mr. W. Adlam; protest committee, Messrs. W. Honeyfield, J. West, T. Morris, H. Looney, W. Maee and J. Healey; programme committee, Messrs. F. Morris, 0. Adlam, F. Aroa and the secretary. The programme committee will meet shortly and draw up a most attractive programme, including running, chopping, sawing, and miscellaneous events,