WAIRARAPA AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND CYCLING CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4688, 6 April 1894, Page 3

WAIRARAPA AMATEUR ATHLETIC AND CYCLING CLUB.

Annual Sports, Sub-Captain—A. Casetberg; Hon. urer—Edgar 0. Eton ; Hon. Secretary— W. Jeffries; Assistant Secretary—D, Caselbcig J Management Committee— Messrs C. Perry, D'Arcy, 6. J. Wallace, G. H, Astall, and l.Casclbcrg; StarterMr Fred Lewis j Time keepers-Messrs H. E.Eton, Handeraon it Dougnl ;|landicappors—Messrs Muirand O'Connbr. It would be difficult to find a prottiet little ground than the Mas* terton Pari; for an athletic meeting, and the Wairarapa Amateur Atbleiio and Cyoling Club—more fortunate than the Caledonians-wore favoured witb a beautiful day for their third annual spurts meeting, which was held yeßtppiay afternoon. There were a large number of spectators, and amongst them a considerable proportion of small boys, who, if they all paid for their admission, ehou'd materially assist the funds of the Club, Mr W. Wight Smith, at the board where the results of the different events were promptly posted, did bis remarkably well, and the public jjnab|ed to Bee at a glance the positicfftf' affairs. All the officers and committeemen were kept busy, but, as ie generally the case when ofllcera are also competitors, a few

delays occurred. If a suggestion might be offered to the courteous and capable committee, it is, that two or more events should be competed for simultaneously. Throwing tho cricket ball, long jump, walking race, and liigb jump, might all have been going on at the same time without inteifer* ing with competitors, and such a plan would have saved valuable timo, The Eer Father McKenna, Dr Buteroent, and the Secretary, (Mr Wm. Jeffries) were indefatigable in carrying out their arduous duties. In the races there were no records, but they were well up to the avorage, and some excellent finishes were seen, 6. H. Astall waa very successful as a winner, and A, E. D'Arcy won both evonts in which he competed, Some of tbe entries were poor, notably for the bicycle races. This is to be regretted, for, by the general public they are considered the most exciting. The race for which Mr Norton kindly ngggtetU medal was worthy of the winning on the PPfDutiog the afternoon several selections were played by Pearson's •Band, which added to the pleasure of a thoroughly sueoessful meeting. The results were as follows Hiqh Jump Handicap. World's amateur record 6ft 4Jic—W, J. Sweeny (America) New Zealand amateur record sft GJin— F. Meyrick J1.A.A.0. VV. Broad, Sfl 4in (3in) 1 < G H. fiftlin(.lifl) 2 G. H. Aatall (1 inch) and W. Broad (3 inches) were the only com* petitors, the latter was the first to fail, sft was cleared by both, but Broad managed to clear sft lin and was declared winner. Maiden Biovole .Race,' 1 mile. D. Caselberg 1 J. Mackersey 2 Time, 3mina 48secs. J. Mackersey and D. Caselberg were the only starters, the former led for two laps and a half, Caselberg then drow away and won as he pleased, 100 yds Handicap. World's amateur record, 9 4-5 sees-J. Owens jun„ (Detroit, (U.S.A.), W. T. Macpherson, (N.3.W.) and J. 11. Hempton, H.8.A.A.C;*N.55. amateur record, 9 4-ssec3—W. t Macpherson (N.S. W.) And J. 11. Hempton, H.B.A.A. Club. First Heat—P. J, Hackett (Byds) I, J, Cochrane (Byds) 2, Time 11 sees.

- Second Heat—G, H. Astall(10 yards) 1, E. Yates 2. Time l(kcs. Third Beat—W. Grant (Byds) 1, A. Welch (10yds) 2. Time lOJsecs, One Mile Walking Handicap. T. D'Arcy 1 Time, Bmin lOsec. Only two competitors. T. D'Arcy with 50yds start led all rcund. Final Maiden. G. EAstall 1 T,U. Wellington ... 2 Time, 11 l-6sec. Putting the Weight Handicap.— Worlds Amateur Kecord, 16ft 7jin, G. R. Gray (America). N.Z. Amateur Record, 37ft Bin, T. O'Connor, A.A.A. <!c O.C. A. E. D'Arcy 1 W. Watson 2 A. E. won with 31ft 6in, W. 9in, 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap.— World's Amateur Record 15 l-ssecs., H, h Williams (America), and D. D. Bulger (Ireland). N.Z. Amateur Record, 16m., H. liaiger, W.A.A.C, First Haf.—W. Grant 1, C. Haokett 2, Time, 18sec. Second Heat.—W, Watson 1, F, Pownall 2. Time, 18Jsbcs, This was a second trial, the Grstrace being badly run and the competitors jostling each other, Final, W, Grant 1 W. Watson 2 Time, 18seca. 220 VD3 Handicap. N.S.W. .Record 22 I'ss?Cß W. T. Mscpberson. J'irßt Heat.—T. U. Wellington I, W. King 2, l'ime isieec, gesond Hoat.—o. H. Welch 1 F. Pownall 2. Time 21secs. Welch juet managed to get borne first after a good race, Final. W. King 1 T. U. Wellington ~. 2 Time 23jiW^.. Two Jlile ! Biohjle Handicap Post Entries, p. Caselberg (200yd5).,, 1 J. Mackersey (SQOydsj 2 Time 7min 20 sees. • Gaselberc; soon passed Maqkersey, I andFesrse retired, the tyre of bis maobine breaking. A dog wbioh crossed the track narrowly escaped 'being run over. This annoyed the competitors did amußed the spectators. I J K

Final IOOroS Handicap. W. Grant(Byds) ... 1 E. Yates (syds) ... 2 , G. H. Aetall (lOjds)... 3 A oapital race, Yates and Astall cloao together for Becond place. Time 10 l-Sseos, Long Jump. P. J. Haokett, ,19ft Din 1 F. Pownall, 19ft 4in ... 2 440yns Ladies' Bracelet Hop.— World's Amateur Becord, 49|secs, N. Baker (America). N.Z. Amateur Record. 60 2-saeo, W, T. Maopherßon (N.S.VV.) W. Jeffries (87yds) ... 1 G. H. Astall (40yds) ... 2 Time, COsec. Nino runners oamo to the post and a first-class raco was 6een. Jeffries won by five yards, the same distance separating second and third, 250 yds CLun Championship. E. Yates 1 J. Owen 2 Time, 28 l«sseo. Yates led from 'he start and won by a few feet. One Mile Handicap.—World's Amateur Record, 4min 18 8-oaec, W. 6. George (England). N.Z. Amateur Record 4min 30 2-6 see, P. Morrison, S.C.A.A.C, T. H, Thompson ... 1 A. White 2 Time, 6min 34seo. Walker, who was the only other competitor, did not finish, There was a most exciting finish, Thompson winning by a few yards. 440 yds Hurdle Handicap. F. Piper 1 J. Cockr«ne 2

Cockianß struck a hurdle, and Piper won easily. Nohton Handicap, 100 yds G. H, AsUll(loyds)... 1 0. Perry 2 T. D'Arcy ... 8 Time 10 2-5 sec. This was the best race of the day, Astall won on the post. Throwing Cricket Bali. A. E. D'Arcy, 98yds Bft 1 Half-Mile Handicap,-World's Amateur Record, lpiin 54 2-sseo—F. J.Cross (Oxford). N.Z. Amateur Record, 2min—D. Wood, C.A.A.C. E. Eton 1 T, D'Arcy 2 E, Yatea 3 Time, 2inin lGJsec. A good finish, Eton leading round and Yates and D'Arcy coming too late. 150 Yards Consolation, B. Skeet (18yds) ... 1 J, Simma (11yd?) 2