ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 March 1921, Page 6

ATHLETICS.

TARANAKI MEETINGS. SPORTS Al PATEA. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. \ The second annual Easter meeting under the auspices of the Patea Sports Club was held in the I’atea Domain on Saturday. The weather was fine, but a strong nor’-easterly wind was • blowing which made conditions unpleasant for the public and competitors. The attendance was large and splendid sport was provided, the entries in all the events being most satisfactory. All the running events were conducted under the rules of tte New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, the meeting Being registered' under the union. Much credit is due to the officials for the very excellent manner in which the meeting was conducted, all the events being got off promptly and to the complete satisfaction of all present. The handicapper, Mr. T. Campbell, carried out his duties well, and there were numerous close finishes during the dry. The principal officials were as follows: President, Mr. J. H. Cronin; starter, Mr. A. Pearce; timekeepers, Messrs. J. Patterson and J. F. D. Winchester*; treasurer, Mr. R. A. Bremer, and secretary, Mr. D. R. Paluner. The judges were: Running events, Messrs. C. and T. Sheahan; tug-of-war, Captain TinneyXjumps and putting the shot, Messrs. F. and J. A. McKenna ; sheep-guessing, Mr. G. Harris. The sport provided was of a high order, this being due in a large measure to the splendid prize money provided, a sum of £62 being distributed in cash prizes. In addition to the adults’ events, a number of children’s races were also held. Following are the results: —

100 Yards Handicap. First £6, second £2, third £l. First teat.—L. G. Allen (10 yds) 1, P. Oakley (11yds) 2. Second heat. — E. Pullen (10yds) 1, B. Wilson (6yds) 2. Third heat. —A. E. Jones (11yds) 1, P. H. Hickey (6yds) 2. Fourth heat.—C. S. Rye 6yds) 1, A. Buckingham (7yds) 2. Final. — Pullen 1, Allen 2, Jones 3. Time, lOsecs. A close finish. Thirty-two competitors. 100 Yards Handicap (boys under 14). First 15s, second ss.—R. Fraser 1, E. Owen 2, B. Brady 3. Time, 12secs. Nine competitors.

880 Yards Handicap (open). First £5, second £2, third £l.—A. Buckingham (20yds) 1, Amoore 2, G. Clark (55yds) 3. Time, 2min. 3secs. Seventeen competitors. 100 Yards Handicap (boys under 16). First 15s, second 5s. —Harrison 1, Owen 2, Fraser 3. Time, llsecs. Seven competitors. 440 Yards Handicap (boys under 16). ’First 10s, second 2s 6d —C. Harrison 1, R. Fraser 2, B. Brady 3. High Jump Handicap. First 30s, second 10s, third ss.—Murphy (6in) sft Sin, 1; Minhinnick 3in) sft 3in, 2; Carey (ficr.) sft, 3. Taranaki Championship (120 yards). First £4 and Winchester Cup, second £2, third 15s. —First heat: E. J. Hickey 1, A. J. Kirk 2, R. .1. Plank 3. Second heat: B Wilson 1/D. N. Anderson 2, C. S. Rye 3, Final: B. Wilson 1, Anderson 2, Kirk 3. Time, 12 2-ssec: A gcod race. Sixteen competitors. District . School Championship (100 yards). First, Mr. P. Tinney’s gold medal.—R. Fraser 1, E. Bpurke 2. Putting the Shot (161bs). First £l, second ss—Stratford (33ft Bin) 1, Palmer (33ft 4%in) 2, Hunt (32ft 31n) 3. One Mile Handicap (open). First £6, second £2, third £l.—A. Buckingham (20yds) I, Amnore (110yds) 2, T. Walker (20yds) 3. Time, 4min 42 J ,Asecs. Eighteen competitors. 120' Yards District Handicap. First £3 and Cath.'.e Dempster Cup, second £l, third 10s.— G. Allen (4yds) and J. Hair dead heat 1, J. Owen (3yds) 3. Time, 13secs. Thirteen competitors. 440 Yards Handicap. First £4, second £l, third 10s —Si Vickers (20yds) a :d R. Lye (21 ‘yds) dead heat 1. S. Clark (45yds) 3. Time, 54secs. Twenty-six competitors. 220 Yards Open Handicap. First £4, second £l, thrid 10s.--A. E. Jones (23yds) 1, R. J. Plank (40yds) 2, R. Lye (35yds) 3. Time, 23 1-5 secs. Twenty-four competitors. SPORTS AT OPUNAKL*. A SPLENDID PROGRAMME.

The weather was by no means ideal for the sports meeting which was held at. the Opunuko recreation grounds on Saturday under the auspices of the Catholic Sports Club, being very boisterous and threatening. With the exception of a shower In the afternoon, however, the rain held off, enablihg the events to be carried out. The attendance was very fair, and a most enjoyable day’s sport resulted. Particular interest was centred in the horse contests, there being splendid entries 'n each event, whilst the jumping was particularly good, several well-known show ring horses competing. The display given by the maiden jumpers was very good. The judges, Messrs. E. S. Symes (Waverley), and Jr McCracken (Manaia), expressed themselves as disappointed with the horses shown in the farmers' utility class, jiot one being, in their opinion, really sound. The stewards, Messrs, j J. Hickey and R. O’Rorke, ably controlled t the ring, and the torse events were got off without delay. There were one or two falls during the day, but the riders escaped injury. The championship for the best paced horse was won by the New Plymouth show winner Tirau, owned by A. Mitchell. The jumping championships were won by F. Atkin’s Prince Paul, and the pony championship by C. Paterson’s Flora. The championship ribbons, which were beautifully handpainted by the Sisters of the Opunake Convent, were presented to the winners by Mrs. Symes. The athletic events did not draw very large fields, and unless stronger support is forthcoming the committee should seriously consider making the function more of a district stow, adding to the horse classes and including a few cattle classes. The' officials responsible, Messrs. C. Burke (handicapper), J. Bradford (starter), F. Mason and Bert Hickey (judges), got the athletic events through expeditiously. The interests of the children were again in the hands of Messrs. M. Heath and R. I’. Malcolm, races galore beink held, and prac- ; tically every child received a prize. The Federal Band, under Conductor J. Humphries, gave a splendid programme of music during the day to an appreciative audience. The catering was in the hands of a strong ladies’ committee, and was up to the district’s high standard of excellence. The officials deserve to be congratulated on the success of the gathering, and no one ■more so 'than the genial' and indefatigable president, Father Doolaghty, and the capable and courteous secretary, Mr. Jas. Freyne. Detailed results:— HORSE EVENTS. Maiden Jumping.—E. B. Mulligan’s Wild Rose (P. Hopkins) 1, R. Fleming’s King (E. Morrow) 2, C. Patterson’s Nimrod (Patterson) 3. Nine entries. Open Jumping, not less than 12st. First £8 and championship ribbon, second £2, third £l.—F. W. Atkins’ Prince Paul (owner) 1, A. Mitchell’s Hazelwood (owner) 2, C. Patterson’s Glen Royal (F. Atkins) 3. Six competitors. Pony Jumping.—R. P. Fleming’s King 1, C. Paterson's Bonita 2, C. Paterson’s Flora 3. Eight entries. Jumping Competition, steeplechase style, not less than 12stl—C. Paterson’s Glen Royal 1, F. Atkins’ Prince Paul 2, R. P. Fleming's King 3. Pony, 12 to 14 hands.—C. Paterson’s Flora 1 and ch., C. Paterson’s Bonita 2, E. J. O’Hanlon’s entry 3. Six entries. Best Paced Hack—A. Mitchell’s Tirau 1 and ch., F. Atkins’ Prince Paul 2, G. Holmes’ entry 3. Seven entries. Best Utility Horse.—C. Holmes’ Tommy 1, O. Cross’ Jessie 2. Four entries. Best Girl Rider under 14.—Gladys Aroa 1, Josie O'Brien 2. Boy Rider.—G. Paterson 1, C. Paterson 2. ATHLETIC EVENTS. 120 Yards St. Patrick’s Handicap,—Ah erne (14yd*.) 1, Mcßeyuold* (10yd*) 2, Bye (13yd*)

3. Also started: King (14yds), Sohrivifes (12 yds), (loyds). Won by a qouple of yards. 220 Yards Open.—Mcßeynolds (30yds) <J, Aherne (18yds) 2, Machray (25yds) 3.. Also started: Vickery (25yds), Thompson (22yds), King (25yds). Won comfortably. 880 Yards.—L. Aroa (35yds) 1, D. O'Driscoll (65yds) 2. Also started: Hickey (65yds), Won easily. One Mile.—O’Driscoll (140yds) 1, E. Aroa (140yds) 2, L. Aroa (60yds) 3. Also started: Aroa. (150yds). The limit man held command for easily two laps when he dropped out, O’Driscoll gaining the verdict by about 2' yards in a good finish. The back marker was placed at a disadvantage owing to a lap short being run. High Jump—Gray (2in) sft 1, W. Vickery (Sin) 4ft Tin 2. Also competed: O’Driscoll (scr), Mcßeynolds (2in), Rye (3Ln), Bradford (7in). Stepping the Chain.—D. Hickey. Hop, Step zand Jump.—O'Driscoll (2ft) 39ft 41n 1, Mcßeynolds (Ift) 38ft 4in 2. Six competed. "Wrestling.—Hickey 1, Holmes 2. Six entries.