WOODBURY ATHLETIC CLUB.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1658, 10 November 1887, Page 3

WOODBURY ATHLETIC CLUB.

Jtoob—MrD. Macdonald. HutDiCArPiß and Starter—Mr T. W. Corbttt. Hon. Seoretari—Mr J. M. Dean. Committee—Messrs J. H. Denn, F. It. Flatman, F. Macdoriald, D. Macdonald, J. M. Barker, J. H. Dean, junr., W. Radford, Flatman, junr., and T. W. Corbett, The first annual athletic sports gathering under the auspices of this Club took place in the Woodbury Domain yesterday, and must decidedly be set down as an entire success. Notwithstanding the ominous appearance of the weather on Tuesday, Wednesday morning broke as clear and bright as could be 'wished for. Throughout the day a beautiful sun' shone overhead, the too oppressive heat of its rays being pleasantly tempered by a cool sou'-west breeze The attendance was very fair, a very large proportion being ladies. In spite of the wet of the previous day, the shingly nature of the park had absorbed the moisture, and the ground was dry enough for people to sit down on without discomfort. The various officials fulfilled their duties to the satisfaction of all. The starting of Mr Corbett was favorably commented on by the competitors, while Mr Macdonald performed the not very onerous duties of judge in an efficient manner. The course was 220 yards in circumference, and considerably on the rough side. The first event on the programme was the 100yds. Flat Racb—First prize, £1; aecond, 10s. J. Kalaugher (syds) ... .. 1 F. Macdonald (7yds) ... ... 2 J. Clinch (scr) ... ••• ...3

J, Brett (oyds), W* JSrinKuian W. Radford (6yds), W. Organ (6yds), T. Gregg (6vda), W. Moore (7yds), F. Bull (7dds), J' Scott (7yds), and H. Heatley (7yde) also ran. The field were sentjnway to an excellent start and finished in a cluster, the rhree placed men,being nil in a bunch. Running Long Jump—Fir«t prize, £1; second, 10s. J. H. Clinch (18ft) 1 T. Gregg (16ft Bin) ... # ... 2 220 yds. Hurdles (over eight flights of hurdles)—First prize, £L; second, 10s. F. Macdonald (IGyds) ... ... 1 J. H. Clinch (scr) 2 J. Scott (16yds) . .» 0 Vaulting with Pole—First pr ze, £1; second, 10s. J. Kalaugher (9ft 6in) ... ... 3 F. McDonald (9ft sin) 2 J. Clinch also competed. 440 ids. Woodbury Cur—First prize, £3 ; second, £l. J. Kalaogher (19yds) ... ... 1 F. Ball (25yds) ... 2 J, Clinch (*c.) ... ... ~.. 3 Only six out of the ten on the card faced the starter for this eront, and were sent away to an excellent start. Kalaugher ran a good race throughout, winning, easily. Clinch, the scratch man, also ran a good race, but the handicap was too heavy for him. 100yds. Married Women’s Race -First pr ze, box of tea; second, teapot, Mrs Eaton ... ... ... 1 Mrs Cormack ... ... ... 2 Four started for this, which was won by a mere shade right on the tape after a hard struggle between the two planed ladies. 1-Milh Walking Match—First prize, £2 ; second, 15a. J. A. BUsset (scratch) ... ... I H. Heatley (60yda) ... ....2 The four on the card started for this event. Ross and Godwin, however, soon fall out, and left the race to the two placed men. A capital match resulted, both men being heartily encouraged by their respective admirers. B isset, however, who walked a capital race, proved to® good for Heat'ey, and after passing him won hs he liked. Running High Jump— First prize, £1; second, JOs. J. Clinch (sft) I F. Macdonald ) _ _ 2 J. Scott } ■ Clinch g ive u very pretty exhibition of jumping, clearing the bar at sft. Macdonald and Scott failed to come up t'» that height, and agreed to divide second ! money.

100yds. Boys' R&s (under 15 years)Firrt prize, 10s; second, 5». J. Macdnnald ... ... ... 1 R. Corbett 2 F've started. 200yds. Flat Race—First prizs, £1 ; second, 10s. F. MacJona'd (16yds) ... . . 1 T. Clark (10yd 8 ) 2 F. Bull 3 Six started. The 100yds. Sack Raob, for entrance money, was won by J. A, B'isset. Hop, rim, and Jump—First prize, £1; second, 10a. J. Clinch (40ft Sin) 1 T. McOilliouddy (39fl 9in) 2 Four competed. Clinch's first jump was never beateD. 880yds. Fiat Raci—First priz«, £2 ; second, £l. J. Ross (30yds) ... ... ... 1 —Reece (50yds) 2 Five started. This proved a good lace. Ross, who ran well within himself, winning comfortably. Rf>ece made a splendid spurt up the straight, but had i left his effort till too late. 100yds., Siamese 3 Legikd Race -For > entrance money. J. Clinch and T. Clark ... ... 1 J. Scott and J. Ross ... ... 2

Fire couples started. 100yds. Married - Men's Racb —First

prizt, £1 ; second, 10s. C. Hammond ... ... ... 1 Four started. Catching tho pig with the greasy tail concludud a renlly firet cl*ss dny'a sport.