MIDHIRST SPORTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1921, Page 3

MIDHIRST SPORTS.

AN ENJOYABLE OUTING.

GOOD SPORT PROVIDED

Midkirst has in the past had the reputation of putting on a splendid sports programme, and the annual sports which were held yesterday on the sports ground next to the factory proved that that reputation has been thoroughly well justified. This year the club decided to conduct its meeting under the rules of the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, and this progressive move resulted in a much improved class of sport being provided, drawing good entries and causing keen competition in practically all the events. An innovation this year which proved decidedly popular with the public and competitors was the inclusion on the programme of chopping and sawing events. With the splendid axemen available in the Midhirst district alone, it was only natural that these events should be the means of drawing a large attendance of the public, and this was reflected in the amount of the gate money, £2O 3s, which was £6 in excess of last year’s receipts. The sports were favored with ideal weather conditions, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable outing fpr all who attended. An energetic with Mr. G. Anderson as chairman and Mr. T. V. Sherson as honorary srttetary had '’ charge of the arrangements for the sports, and they deserve to be specially commended for the success attending their labors. The officials for the day were as follows: —President, Mr. G. gangster; judges, Messrs. J. Bowman, A; J. Chard and P. Anderson; handicappers, Messrs. J. Shotter, W. Vesty and R. Carroll; starters, Mr. W. Hamblyn for running events, Mr. J. Petrie for chopping events; time-keeper, Mr. J. Petrie. ;

A large number of children's races were pontfueted during the day for which there were many entries. There were also various competitions in addition to the usual events. The special points prize of £1 Is (for the open running events) presented by Mr. E. A. Adi am was won by D. Tenipero, with 6 points, and .1. O’Byrne and S. Julian tied for second place with five points each. Following are the results:—

Local Race, 120 yards. First £l, second ss.—D. Temper© 1, W. Spray 2. Eight start-

Boys’ Race, under 15, 120 yards.—-Neilson 1, Boniface 2.

120 Yards Open. First £5, second £l, third 10s.—D. Tempero 11yds 1, J. W. O’Byrne 12yds 2, B. Wilson 7yds 3. Nine starters. No time taken.

15-incb Double-Handed Sawing, Open. First 30s, second 10s.—Poynton and Marriner Isec 1. Fisher and Eicksteadt 7sec 2, Volzke and White scr 3. Time, ll%sec. Nine competitors. Married Ladies’ Race.—-Mrs. Green 1, Mrs. Groshinski 2.

Putting the Shot. First £l, second ss. Taylor scr 1, Hickey 2ft. 2. Distance, 28ft. Bin. Nine competitors.

220 Yards Open. First £3, second £l, third 10s.—J. O’Byrne 23yds 1, C. Coulton 23yds 2, B. Wilson 13yds 3. No time taken. Ten competitors.

12-inch Chop, Local. First 30s, second 10s, third ss.—L. Fisher 30sec 1. D. Fisher ’4osec 2, J. Potroz lOsec 3. No time taken. Fourteen competitors.

15-lnch Chop, Open. First £2, second £l, third 7s 6d. Winner to receive a gold medal valued at £2, donated by Mr. W. Hamblyn.— A. Eicksteadt lOsec 1, W. A. White 15sec 2, V. Dearitzki 30s6c 3. Ten competitors. No time taken.

440 Yards Handicap, Open. First £4, second £l, third 10s.—S. Julian 37yds 1, B. Wilson 30yds 2, Ansford 40yds 3. Time, 54 2-ssec. Nine competitors. ( Hop, Step and Jump. First 30s, second 15s, third ss.—Sleight 40ft. 6in. 1, D. Vickers 40ft. lin. 2, B. Wilson 39ft. 2in. 3. Seven competitors.

880 Yards Handicap, Open. First £3, second £l, third 10s.—D. J. Tempero 40yds 1, S. Julian 40yds 2, W. E. Spray 55yds 3. Eight starters. No time taken.

Cigar and Umbrella Race. First £l, second ss.—D. Vickers 1, J. Dombroski 2. Fourteen starters.

Stepping the Chain.—A. Vickers (correct distance) 1.

Young Ladies' Race.—'Miss Jakes 1, Mias Stevens 2.

Sack Race.—Vesty 1, Parkes 2.

In the evening a dance was held in the hall, and proved most successful in every respect.