EKETAHUNA SPORTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3157, 19 March 1889, Page 2

EKETAHUNA SPORTS.

Tub athletic Sports at Bketahuuu on St. Patrick's Day (Monday), wero well attonded, about B00"people being present. The weather looked threatening during the morning, but at about three o'clock the heavy clouds which had been hanging all day dispersed, and tho sun shone out in all lus s(lory, diffusing a genial warmth into tho proceedings. The sports ground was, of course, frequontod by the usual habitues of such gatherings -here an itinorant wheol-of-fortune man, wailing his monotonous cry of " Now then gentlemen, give a cove a start i" thore an indefatigable grindor of a barrel orran, who produced every conceivable class of melody. A refreshment booth, under the charge of Mr

Bremnuhl, did a thriving tradu, whih the wants of the thirsty were wol sale-red tor by-Host Cutler, of the Railway Hotel, whoso booth was t'lu busiest spot on the ground. Constable Roohe win present, but bis services were limited to aiding the Committee in keep, ing the courso clear. The principal race (St. Patrick's Handicap) foil to E. Polling, with seven points, Nini, sb and Eemini andGapper, flvo points each, tie for third place. A great deal of interest was manifested in the wrestling match, whiob became intensified whou it became known thai Phillips, who defeated Simeon at Pahi* tua, was a competitor. He, however, was easily disposed of,-the stalwarl Maori vanquishing his opponents in rare style. The catch-as-catch can wrestlinj brought about a splendid-contest bntweor Kummer and Simeon, and each had gained half a dozen foul falls before the Maori finally managed to get Kummoi fairly on lub back. The horse-jumping brought out a Hold of seven fine-looking animals, of whom at first sight, Taw tahiwas picked by' the knowing ones] Thompson's Karatea aud Alain's Pat (a mere pony) proved too good'for the rest. The latter' created- a [ 'deal' ol

ainnsoment, as the bat at the last jump was six inches higher than the pony. The two agreed to divide at oft 3in. Tho fields throughput, we good,- but tho start™ might have been better, Tho judging, also, in' one or two instauces, was the cause of.a.deal of cavilling particularly the hurdle race, where the judge immediately disqualified Watson, on account of his not having jumped the last hurdle, although the jump.was only four feet wide, and there was no room to do moro than jump the end of it. The Coinmitteo worked hard, and the übiquitous Secretary (Mr J, Brodrup) discharged his onerous duties in. a manner that left nothing to be desired. There wero a good many sports from Masterton, the majority of them being successful in their races. Pearson's private brass band enlivened theproceedings by discoursing sweet music at froquent intervals during the day, to tho no small delight of tho inhabitants. The day s amusement wound up with a ball in the new Town Hall, which, was first opened on this occasion. My couples were present, and Mr Marlberg oftioiated as M.O, Dancing was kept up. with vigor until five o'clock iii the morning. The following aro the events in the order in which they were run. Maiden .Race, of 100.yards, first prize acta,, second 10s. : .Ninestarted. All .were got away well together, and after.a. good raco'T. Thompson landed the money half a yard in fronfc'.of Wari. Tims H l-6th , ,««V-'.- ' ■'■'■- ''■'■■ ■'■"■,

Boys' Race under 12 veara. Firat prize 10s. second 6s, IG;Morris 1 ,1 A..Neilson 2 "- St; Patricks' Handicap, 100,220, and 440 yards respectively, first priW, second £2, third £l. ' ▼ First event 100 yds, •': Gapper, 10yds 1 , 'Nini, Byds 2 ' Knight, lOyJs 8 Twelve started, and from a straggling start Gapper at once took tho lead, which ho maintained to the finish. Nini ' pushed him very hard, but could come no closer than second place. Bernini, v wjio.was the favorite, got a very bad start, and only managed to come in fourth. Time Usees. Hop, Btep aud jump. First prize SOi, aucoud LOa, „a, .Nini 40ft Sin ' ,'.. ... 1 Eaugi,B9ft6Jin • 2 Several others entored, but tho two winners weie the only ones in it. Hurdle Handicap, 200 yards, first prize 40s, second 15s, G.Waterson, 10yds ... 1 W.Watson,Bcr , ,2 , ' V 7. Eichardson, 7 yda 8 Ton entered. Watorson won to about a jard, Watson beating KiohgflL son by aooupleef yard!, The ]£u however, awardod second place tlPne latter, on tho ground that Watson failed to clear the last hurdle. Watson entered a protest against tho Judge's ruling which will be decided this evening. Girls Eaco, for rirls under 15, 100 yds. First prizo7»6d, second 2s Bd, C.Aulin .„ ■,„ ,„ i J. Anderson 2 St Patriok's Handicap, 2nd event. 220 yds. Felling (Byds) 1 • Niui(lßyds) , ... 2 : . Knight (18yds) 3 ' Twelve started. A great deal of time was lost in getting the men away. The pistol snapped, and three of tho competitors, taking it as tho signal, ran the whole disUnco and claimed tho money.' The judges decided that it should be run. again, and it resulted aa above Time 26secs, Wrestling (Cumberland Stylo). First prize 40s, second prize 20a. Five entries,

Simeon Ml Hickey '" tP In tho first round Kum'mor was matched against Hiokoy, and after a sharpatruggle the latter succeeded in throvin? his opponent. Simeon then disposed of Phillips and Sullivan with very little trouble. In the final between) Simeon and Hiokey, two very short ■#-.. furious heats resulted in the.fori* winning both.' Stfatnok's Handicap, third event/ 440 yds.. ■■.-., " Eemenyi (12yds) ,„ „, 1 N. Noilson (10yds),.. .';'.' 2 - Felling (scr)„. ,„ ...". 3 . Seven started. Eemenyi took the lead from the jump, and maintained it to the finish, beating Neilsen by a yard, Wresthn.gr (catch-as-catoh oan), first . prize 40s, second 20s. This event evoked a great deal of enthusiasm, liummcr disposed of the other two competitors, and the event then resolved itself into a match between himself and ' Simeon. Half a dozen foul falls followed in rapid succession, but at- length Simeon managed to pet' his bulky opponent on his baok, Simeon... .■;., ''...,. 1 ' Ku'mmer ~, ,„ ' "]-.' 2 Mile Eunniug, First prizo £3, second £2. . . B. Koate (acr.) ',.-. ,w" .W.Baker (50yd5).,.. ... 2 ■ Nine started. The most'exoitingraoe of the day, Baker led until the last round, and when within 200 yards from the tape was ohallonged'by Keatj. the two racing together at sprint speed. The general opinion, was that the result' was a dead heat, but the judge deoided - in favor of Eoata. Vaulting with Polo, first prize £l, second 10s. s . Hunter (Bft B}in)... ... l|[ Simeon .„. ,;. „. jJJ Nini .-,„ ." f' .-. Putting the Stone, first prize £l, second 10s, •■ ■■ ■ ' -; ■ ' '. '■■■■'

McGinloy (28ft lliiii) ',,.1 Hickey(2Bft'6Jin)."' .2 Mile Handicap, first prize L 3, seoond LI ss, third 15s; given by Mr Dana- ■ her. - -;•_.;.

Camminga(4oyds),., .■'„'. i Nutson (aor) ■„, " '■ 2 ' ■ Bafiell (40yds> ~. ' ~! 8 Eight started. Oummings won easily, but the seconi and third men werovorycloseattho finish."' Sunning High Jump,-first prizWOs second 10s,' ' ' , W'aterson (6ft sJin) ",„ 1 Richardson (6ft 4in) ~, 2 Walking Match; One Mile; first prize £2, second £l, , N. Neilsen, 60yds ~, „; 1 McEwen, scaatoh .„ .„ 2 Fouretarted. Neilsen and Moßwen walked the last lop breast to breast,' Neilsen ultimately winning by about a foot. Timo, 7min 24seo, Horse Jump; Fitatprize £5, second 42. _ Seven entered, but for the last two jumps only Tommy Thompson's Karatea and Alain's Pat were left in. They both cleared 6ft.j.hiit baulked at 6ft 3in, and the ownora agreed to divide first and second money, SacUlace, First prize 20s,'second 10s. J. Morris \ E. Pelliug ,„ -,„ §i " 2 Obstacle-llaco, first prize 20s", BecorUt10s. Nini ... i i,y[ Eomiui 2. Seven started.