ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 255, 27 April 1912, Page 8

ATHLETICS.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Friday. In reference to the amount required for Hill's expenses at the Olympic games, it is understood that the sum lias been subscribed, but, owing to the absence of the secretary, the subscription cards have not yet been collected. It is expected the matter will be completed during the week. TARIKI PICNIO AND SPORTS. The Tariki picnic and sports, which were held in Mr. H. Stratford' 6 paddock, like other functions, were somewhat marred by the weather. The attendance, however, was fair and the racing keenly contested. Mr. W. H. Judd, as secretary, was quite "au fait." Mr. J. B. Hine, M.P. for the district, was present during the afternoon. The results of the events were as follows: Boys' Race, under 14.—Hollis 1, Stevenson 2. Open Race, 100yds.—Grossman 1, Anderson 2. 75 Yards, over 40 years.—Savwell 1 Harker 2. , Girls' Race, under 16.—Thompson 1, Busby 2. Boys' Race, under 13.—Keheley 1, J. Stevenson 2. Open Race, 220yds.—Dombroski 1, H. Russhng 2. Boys' Race, 100 yds, under 12.—Hollis 1, Stevenson 2. 220, Yards Race, suppliers to the Tariki factory.—E. Bannin and W. Judd dead heat 1. Married Ladies' Race, 75yds.—Mrs Ellison 1, Mrs. Adlam 2. Stepping the Chain.-R. James 1, Ellison 2. 880 Yards Race, under 18.—C Carroll 1, C. Hollis 2. Skipping, girls.—H. Thompson, 1018 skips, 1, 1 r 75 ? ds ' under 13.—Ellison 1, Fabish 2. Open Race, 1 mile.—E. 1 G Hollis 2. a > • Hop, step and jump.— H. Stratford (scr) 41ft, 1; Nicholls 2. Tug-af.War.-The World r. the Factory. The World won easily. Committeemen's Race.—H. Stratford 1, C. Young 2. Married Men's Race, open.—C Youn" 1, Elicot 2. n In the evening a successful dance was held.