Tararu Sports.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4032, 30 November 1881, Page 2

Tararu Sports.

A large number of people intent on holiday-making went to Tararu this afternoon—some to enjoy the luxurious shade under the trees in the-Gardens, and others to see the result of the sports. The ladies were in great supply, and the varied colours of their dresses formed a pleasing picture when in contrast with the rich verdance of the well-kept trees. The first race was the Boys' H&ce, the, distance being a quarter of a mile, handicap. For this there were six entries. The betting was in farour of H. Steadman and Kelly, and resulted as follows:— H. Steadnura, 15yds 1 B. Wolff, 25yd» 2 Gk Steudman, scratch ... .... .... 3... J. McGregor, lOydu ... ... 0 G. Kelly, 15yds 0 J. Kelly, 20yds 0 , „ The Ist prize for this race ia 10s, 2nd prize 6s, 3rd prize 4s. :

The Maiden Rage. This race, a distance of 150 yards, caused a considerable amount of excite* ment and interest- The betting was most in favor of God kin and Hall, and as much , as 10 to 1 was offered against the winner, J. Gibbons, and indeed many people considered it foolish for this latter gentleman to run. How the opinion was verified will be seen 'from 1 the result, where a rank outsider came to the -front, beating those who had been in training for weeks past. Mr Gibbons took the lead from the first and aj&int&iued it well until the finish.

J. Gibbons , , „, ... 1 Hall ... .J 2 Godkin 3 The first prize was 20s. Owing to our feathered messenger going astray we are compelled to hold over the rest of the spirts until tomorrow's issue.