ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 April 1920, Page 6

ATHLETICS.

WAIREKA SPORTS CLUB. MEETWfi AT PUKEKURA PAKK, m^ t 'L W "f r^ 0 Si "' r,s r,ub ll0, • 1 » n athletic S " s »V. he grounds, Pukekirra ft" t " rti "- v - The meeting was not generally the case with such,events but the officials, in the face of this adverse rcum? stance, and otlici- difficulties which arose during the afternoon, carried on n a raramendabie spirit, and did their best to ca™v out the advertised programme, and give those ?„ h ° r re there either as competitors or The r„2 ? Soon" afternoon's entertainment. The races,for children were commenced in hL,T n i nR .. and , liept e o "* *'t" vigor throughout the whole dav, and the children had an enjoyable time. Amongst other event" rem, ZT h Se ™ ra i .? oVelty an<i speclffcular terns, which were both Interesting and amusLearert l„ ° ty Mkc I' 1 ™ ln wll "" h machines fl i, J" » evorse nnipr ' aml »no "1 which he hubs of the wheels were fkert out of mm^n I™' 1 ™' an f, mn<le ,hp r,uln * somewhat difficulty as well as giving a ludicrous appearance, figured prominently. The obstacle race was an amusing event, although there were only three contestants, and a couple of bicycle races also added Interest to the proceedings. There were several side shows, and an afternoon tea stall and .a stall for i n e cream did good business The Citizens' Band was in attendance and played a programme of selections throughout the afternoon ™ meeting concluded about 4 30 p m . Follow-' Ing are the results:—

One Mile Bicycle. Race.—A. .1 Colennn (sex) 1, O'Rvrne (I2ovds) 2. Also, started■ 0. Gray (100 yds), I, Coleman UMyds M»vl, V' l3 Tf- ?• "" ah m * <ls > !• McCall UHyns) 2. Six started.

(Svds) 2. o'Hyrno (!iyds) 3 Seven started 2ft) ° Cr ' Cket Ball_Gush ("yds Ono Mile —McCall (,10yds) 1, Gush (25yds) o n L "3,vds) 1, Gush (7yds) 2, Austart (scr) 3. Seven started livn i* thG Cnain - W -

Hop, step, and .Tiiran —Franks (38ft loin) Two JTleJßieyele Race—A. ,T. Coleman ni . • , W „ H,,,Ter < 2l; .vds) 2. Tliree started: Obstacle Race— O'Byrne 1, Franks 2. Three started. *■■•«