ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 216, 12 March 1914, Page 7

ATHLETICS.

WAIWiA SPORTS. A SUCCESSFUL MKETIXU. The Warea Athletic Club's oiirlil.li a>liauii sports were favored with de.-trhtful weather, and there was a veiv iroou attendance on the pretty recreationground, charmingly- situated in the midst of native bush alongside the Warea Kiver. The chopping enclosure was jn first-class order, but the running track was rather romrli, and entries in this department were rather poor. I>. H. Holmes almost scooped the pool winning the 100 yds, 220 yds, and 44Uydsi. h. laylor, of IngHvood, won the half-mile event, being SSL . uml in Ule 440 yards. In the chopping the fields were wry large, and the finishes decidedly close. Indeed, the judges' position was by no means an enviable one, but thev came through the ordeal with general satisfaction. There was some dclav in starting the sports, but this could'not be helped in a district entire!v devoted to dairying, for work has to be done at home before pleasure can be considered. Once a start was made, however the officials worked verv hard and expeditiously, and kept events will up to tune, finishing .bright and early. Horsejumping, an innovation on the proprogramme, took on, and provided considerable entertainment. There were six entrants, and some good jumpin" was witnessed. These events will be in° eluded in future programmes. | The officials mainlv responsible for | the success of the "athcring were the starter and timekeeper, M r P. Brophy •the judges, Messrs. T. Julian (senr.), |K. Aylward, and C. Magon (senr.); the call steward, Mr A. E. Sadler, and the result official, Mr K. P. Andrews. Mr. W. Gibbons made a successful debut as secretary, and Mr ,T. A. Clarke rendered him valuable assistance. The refresh-ment-booth controlled bv the club wa= presided over by Mrs Stephenson and Miss M. Gibbons, and thev did good business. Tlie music provided bv Van Heck's orchestra, consisting of' Mrs Woods (piano), It. Murphy (violin), ,T. Ilennchs (bass and trombone) and Milligan (cornet), came in or a meed of praise, though disappointment.was expressed at the absence of Mr Van Heck himself through illness. The ball in the evening was a great success. The details of the sports are c.r, follow: CHOPPINC. Novice (hop, 12in block—W. Harrold (ser), 1: W. West (scr), 2. Also competed: .1. llanwright. J. Keogh, G. Dowman (all scratch). Keogh won with a blow or two to spare, but was disqualified, as he was not a novice. Time, 45 sec. Maiden Handicap Chop. 12in block— N'. Tai (Bsec) 1, P. Cnrbett (lOsec) 2, A. Deacon (Usee) :i. Also competed: 0. Larsen (Ssec), E. <i. Holmes (Ssec), W. Campbell (flsec), F. Mortensen (9 sec). 0. J. Pell (lOsec). W. li. Clark" (lOsec). ,T. Keogh (Usee). W. West (!1 sec), J. llanwright (Usee). W. Harrold (12secl, 11. Jordan (12sec). Won by two or three seconds. There was very little to spare between the next four men. Time, 42see. Handicap Chop. 12in block--C. Ma»on (Ssec) 1, R. Julian (lOsec) 2, X. Tai (12sec) 3. Also competed: 'li. Hill (ser), H. Magon (7sec). M. Coffey (9 see) (!. Hill (flsec), 0. D. rvman (Usee), W. A. Corbett (Ilsw), W. Campbell (12 sec). C. J. Pell (12sec), P. Corbett (12 see), '.(!. Holmes (12sec), 0. Larsen *ec , V\. West (13sec), W. B. Clarke (Hsee). W.Hayes (Usee), and H. Julian (14sec). A close, finish. Won by a blow. The next five blocks fell within about two seconds. Time Msec Double-handed Sawing Handicap, lain block, two cuts-R. Julian and P Julian (6scc) 1, Bell and Corbett (lOsec) 2, M Coffey and Mortensen (7sec) 3. Julian Bros, entered their second cut level with Bell and Corbett, and, cutting well went through about three cuts ahead of their opponents. Coffev and Mortensen's block was not set solid, and hindered them somewhat. Time. 20see. Warea Axemen's Cup, loin block—W. P. Clarke (32sec) 1. X. Tai (2Ssec) » 0. Larsen (30sec) 3. Also competed: R. Hill (lSsec), 11. Magon (20sec) M. Coffey (23see), C. Macon (24scc)', 0 Hill (24sec), W. Campbell (28sec). 0. J. Bell (Msec), and P. Corbett (30sec). Another good "go." Won bv a couple of blows. Time, lmin 20sec.

Ilanilicai) (hop, J2in block, first prize a sold medal, donated liv Messrs. Loner(ran and Pearce-R. Julian (!tsec\ 1. Tai (12sec) 2, 11. Magon (7s.«e) 3. Also competed: R. Hill (gsw), M. Coffcv (9 see). 0. Matron (Oscc); Hill (Dsec) 0. Dowman (lOsee), AV. A. Corbett (Usee) P. Corbett (1 ]'"(■(■} W, Campbell (12 sec). .T. liell (12see), (). Larsen (12 see). W. B. Clarke (13sec). ,J. Hnright (13sec). and IT. Jordan (Usee). Another close finish, Tai's axe jambed, and lie lost first position bv a couple of blows. Time, 35sec. ATHLKTIC EVENTS. 100, yds.—P. 1-1. Molmes (Vyds) 1, H. Xgaia (7yd.s)_ 2, J. (KSlianuussey (syds) •i. Won easily, tlie third niau just a foot away. Time, Usee. 220yds.-1\ Holmes (20vds) I. J. O'Shannassey 112 yds) 2, T. 10. Taylor (liyds) .'i. Won by three yards. 440vil».—i\ 11. ftolmes {3syds) 1, T. K - Taylor (lO.vils) 2. J. O'Sliannassrv (30 yds) 3 Only starters. Holmes " just lasted long enough to win by about four yards. -Members' Race, 100 yds; prizes, gold and silver mcdala donated by -.!r J. Bennett (New Plymouth)—H.'I 1 irrowe (4 yds) 1, K. R Andrews (scr) -2. J. Aylward (syds) 3. Eleven started. 440 yds. Maori Race—ll. Ng.iia (scr) 1, Rahotu Poki (20yds) 2. Won easily. Single Ladies Race—Miss M. Duggan 1, Miss L. Pennington 2, Miss L. McAl iliau 3. Ilalt-mile—T. E. Taylor (15yds) 1. Also started: 11. Corkill (Goyd3) and H. Ngaia (00yds). Only the winner finished. _ Stepping .-lie Chain—F. Chapman 1, W. Rotbery 2. Fifty-two competitors. ■Sheep-guessing (actual weight, 801ba) -S. Scfton (Oaonui), 791bs, 1. Horse-jumping—B. Warner's horse (A. E. Magon, rider), 1..