ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1921, Page 3

ATHLETICS.

EGMONI .VILLAGE SPORTSf A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The Egmont Village sports, which were held at the local schdftl grounds yesterday, proved a most successful and enjoyable function. The weather was perfect, and there was a large attendance from Egmont Village and surrounding districts. Keen interest was taken in the varied sports programme, there being large entries in all events and very close finishes, a tribute to the work of the handicapper (Mr. R. O’Byrne). Unfortunately the events were not run off to time, with the result that it was nearly dark before the last event was contested. The officials, comprising Messrs. H. Heak (starter), H. Sinclair, A. Chard and R. F. Price (judges), all carried out their duties splendidly, whilst the committee, headed by Mr. H. W. Baxter as chairman, left no stone unturned to ensure the success of the gathering. Mr. V. Hurlstone, as secretary, had complete arrangements made. ’ A feature of the afternoon was the dainty afternoon tea controlled by a committee of ladies, who must be Congratulated on the results achieved. The children had a happy time, numerous races being arranged for their benefit by Messrs. I. Longs taff, H- Olson and J. McGee.

Details of the principal races are as follow:

100 Yards.—F. H. Gush (2yds) 1, S. Julian (Byds) 2, J. Robinson (Byds) 3. Also started: W. Robinson (3yds), A. J. Dodunski (6yds), J. Hinz (7yds), C. Stapleton (10yds), P. Schraeder (10yds I K. Keenan (liyds), C. W. Gush (12yds), J. Wright (10yds). A good finish. Won with very little to spare. Maiden Race, 150 yards,—J. Robinson I. N. Wright 2, P. Schraeder 3. Also started: C. Stapleton, K. Keenan and C. W. Gush.

High Jump.—Finlay (scr) 1, F. Gush (2in) 2,'N. Wright (lin) 3. Eight starters.

Pillow Figit.— J. Price 1, W. Ching 2. ■

Stepping the Chain, ladies.—Mrs. C. Thomson I, Miss I. Chard 2. 220 Yards Open. —F. Gush (4yds) 1, J. (’Byds) 2, S. Julian (12yds) 3. Also star* I: J. Mischewski (12yds), A. Dodunski (10yds), W. Robinson (5 yds). Won easily. 440 Yards Open.—S. Julian (25yds) 1, C. Rumball (20yds) 2, F. Gush (scr) 3. Also started: J. Slight (scr), P. Jones (10yds), J. Misehewski (20yds), P. Schraeder (40yds). Won easily, a close finish between second and third. Stepping the Chain, men.—R. Batten 1, J. Schraeder 2.

Hop, Step and Jump.—N. Wright (scr, 40ft 3in 1, J. Slight (scr) and J. Paterson (scr) 40ft lin equal 2. Also competed: Findlay (scr), G. Marsh (lOin), S. Neilson (15in), W. Cheyne (18in), E. Pearce (18in), A. Rumball (JSin), V. Huristone (ISin). Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs- Crombie 1, Mrs. Peerless 2. Eight competed. Won by inches. Girls’ Skipping.—D. Huzziff 1, L. Burrows 2, M. Bowen 3.

Catching tlie Goat.—J. Paterson 1. Ladies’ Race.—Miss Pearce 1, Miss N. Sinclair 2. •

Sack Race.—A. Sinclair 1, D. Sinclair 2. P. Rogers 3. Nine starters. Sheep Guessing (actual weight 1671 b). —S. James 16.5A1b and J. Press 168£lb equal.

100 Yards Local.—P. Schraeder (scr) 1, V. Hurlstone (scr) 2, R. Huchstep (scr) 3. Also started: E. Robinson Oser), F. Chard (scr),’ A. Swan (2yds), •S. Neilson (2yds). A close race. Consolation Race.—Slight (scr) 1, N. Wright (4yds) 2, P. Schraeder (7yds) 3. Also started: V. Hurlstone (Syds), Neilson (40yds), and Huchstep (10yds). Won by 2 feet.

RIVERLEA SPORTS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING. 4 The Riverlea sports were held in Mr. Malone’s grounds in splendid weather yesterday. There was a large attendance. The committee worked hard to ensure the success of the gathering, and special credit is due to the secretary (Mr. A. E. Sadler). The Eltham Band was present and provided excellent music. AH the appointments were in good order, and the entries for all events were excellent. The hurdling and jumping events for horses proved a great attraction. and included some of the best jumpers in South Taranaki. Results:— Maiden Race, 120 yards.—D. Foster 1, A. Frethey 2, C. Jeffrey 3. Boys* Race, 120 yards, under 16 years.—Whelan 1, J. Moreland 2, Patterson 3. Riverlea Sheffield Handicap, 120 yards. —M. Wright 1, A. R. Frethey 2, E. J. Hickey 3. Time, il2 2-ssec. Maiden Wrestling (12st and under).— A. E. Mills 1, B. Cameron 2. Ten entrigs. 880 Yards Handicap.—T. E. Taylor 1, Aroa 2.

Open Hunters’ Competition.—A. Mitchell 1, F. Atkins 2, J. McCarty 3. 220 Yards Handicap.— M. Wright 1, V. R. Pennington 2, A- Jones 3. School Boys’ Race, 120 yards.—W. Gower 1, J. Moreland 2, H. Johns 3. Girls’ Race. 120 yards.—Olive Symes 1, J. Norris 2, L. Simmons 3. Boys’ Race, 100 yards.—A. Flavin 1, A. Tullock 2. B. McLeod 3. School Girls’ Race, 100 yards-—L. Franks 1, A Tullock 2, D. Gower 3. Open High Jump, for horses.—F. Atkins J, Father Dooley 2. School Girls’ Three-legged Race.—G. Johns and D. Norris 1, N. Rothe and M. Franks 2. 440 Yards Handicap.—V. R. Pennington 1. T- E. Taylor 2, P. Hickey 3. Time, 54 sec. Putting the Shot (161 b. —P. Julian 1, R. Carlson 2. District Trot (Saddle). —Mr. Oliver’s Gloaming 1, Mr. Killbride’s Riverlea 2, Mr. Bentley’s Smiler 3. Greasy Pig Chase.—Jimmy Moreland caught the pig after a good chase. Returned Soldiers’ Race, 100 yards.— W. Walsh 1. R. Moreland 2, Carlson 3Boys’ Wrestling.—F Smith 1, C. Whelan 2, E. Aroa 3. Open Wrestling.—E. Norman 1, J. Malone 2. ? ; • MANAIA HIBERNIAN SPORTS. Excellent entries, have so far been received for the Manaip. Hibernian

Sports Club’s sports, to be held on the Manaia Domain on April 9. A total of £lOO is being offered in cash prizes and a number of trophies are also to be competed for. Competitors are reminded that nominations for all events close with the secretaries, P.O. Box 30, Manaia. to-night at 9 p.zn.