W.U. AND CYCLING CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4988, 29 March 1895, Page 3

W.U. AND CYCLING CLUB.

FIFTH SPOKTS MEETING.

Office Beaheks : President-Dr, W. H. Hosking; Vice-Presidents—Dr. Buteraent, Messrs J. Maeara, W, H. Bcethara, C. A. I'ownall andE. M. D. Whatman; Cycling Captain, W. Pcarse; Sub-Capt, D. Caseiucrg; Hon Treasurer—L. C'ase"jerj»; Committee —Messrs C. Peny, A. D'Arcy, T. Wagg, W. Broad, and F. McGovcrn; Staiier—MrF. Lewis; Timekeepers —Messrs Douga'l, Henderson and Eton; Hon.See.—W.Jeffries,

Splendid weather prevailed for the above Sports yesterday, the attendance being better than at any previous meeting. All the officers worked hard, and the arrangements

woro cau'icd out as woll as possible. A number of the races were closely & contested, but several of the events » were very tame, owing to ths largo number of nominators who failed to start. Bagge's running proved a regular surprise and bo literally "scooped the pool." The cycling events proved a '' good thing " for Herbert, who apparently frightened nil other competitors out of the field. Gibson, however, rode a good race in the 5 miles event, but was never in in it, McGovem made a game effort to win the Bracelet, but Bagge's form was too good and the trophy was carried off by him. Some good music was supplied by the Municipal Firo Brigade Band, which contributed a good deal to the afternoon's enjoyment. The following are the results : Maiden Eace, 100yds.—1st heat: L. E, Richards 1, A. Anketell 2. Time, lHsecs. 2nd heat: H. R. Bagge 1, H. K, Nicholson 2. Time, lljsecs. Final: Bagge 1, Richards 2, Time, 10 3-ssecs. High Jump Handicap,—(World's A Amateur Record, Gft 4 jin—W. J, ™S\veony, America. New Zealand Amateur Record, sft Gfin—P. Meyrick, M.A.A.C.) H. R, Bagge, 2in, 1, W. Broad, scv., 2. Height, oft 4in. 100 Yards Handicap.—(World's amateur record-!) 4-sth sees—J. Owens, jun., U.S.A, W. T. JlcPhei'son, N.S.W., and J. 11. Hempton, N.Z. New Zealand amateur record-9 4-stli sees—W. T. McPherson and J. H. Hempton). Ist Heat—H. R. Bagge, Byds, 1; L. E. Richards, Byds, 2; time, 10 l-sth Bees. 2nd Heat -H, V. Skeet, 7yds, 1; ?. McGoveru. liyds, 2; time, 10 l-sth sees, 3rd ilwi—W. H. Scale, 3yds, 1; W. Jeffries, 4yds, 2; time, 10 3-otli sees.

Final 100 Yards Handicap—H. R, Bagge, 1; B. V. Skeefc, 2; time, lOj sees. Skeet looked all over a winner, but lost a shoe 10 yards from home, Bagge just getting in ahead of him. Maiden Bicycle Race, 1 mile-Jas. Mowlem, 25yds, had a walk over. Long Jump-G. H, Perry, 1; A. Anketell, 2, Distance, loft 4iin. Aj 220 yds Handicap— N.S.W.record tt 22 1-oth sec, W. T. McPherson.— ' H. It. Bagge, 1; L. E. Richards, 2. Time, 23 l-sth see. 120 yds Hurdle H'o'p.—World's amateur record, 15 4-otli sec, H, L, Williams (America), and D. D.

Bulger (Ireland). N.Z. amateur record, 16sec, H. Batger (Wellington).—B. V. Skeet, 1; W. Broad 2. Time, ISHsec. 250yd8 Club Championship.—W, H. Scale, 1; W. Jeffries, 2; F. McGovern, 3. Time, 28jsec. This race resulted in a great finish between the placed men,

I Three Mile Bicycle Handicap,— K T, L. Herbert, 1. Time, 10min3Jsec. This looked like a walk-over for .};• Herbert, but Gibson of Palmerston North, although not entered, rode with him, having 240 yds start, Won easily. Hal&mile Handicap. World's amateur record, lmin 54 2-ssec, F. J. Cross (Oxford). N.Z. amateur •4 record, 2min, D. Wood (Canterbury). —H. G. Anderson, 1; A. Anketoll, 2. Anketell rail well, but the others were not in it, Won easily. White, Dorset and Thompson were the Jft other starters, Time 2min ssec. 440 Yards Hurdle Handicap.—B. Vlj V. Skeet, 25yds, 1, T. H. Thompson, 5"" J 10yds,2. Time, 70seca. Only starters a / Won easily. One Mile Handicap—(World's Amateur Record-4min 18 3-ssecs —W. G, George, England. New Zealand Amatenr Record—4min 30 2-osecs—P. Morrison, South Canterbury). A. Anketell, 110 yds, 1, F. E, Dorset, 110 yds, 2, H, G. Anderson, scr., 3. Time, 4min 56isecs. Thompson, Butement, and White also started. A good finish resulted between Dorset and Ankete 11 ,Anderson coming up too late. Five Mile Bicycle Handicap.—T. L. Herbert, scr, 1, A. B. Gibson, 280 yds, 2, Time, 16min 53sec. Herbert won easily, Gibson being the only other starter. 440 yds Ladies' Bracelet Handicap.—(World's Amateur Record—--47| secs-N, Bakes, America. New Zealand Amateur Record—so 2-sth «'W.T. McPherson, N.S.W.) H. .Bagge (25yds) 1, F. McGovern iißyds) 2, Scale,Jeffries,Anderson, Butement, Skeet, Mandel, Nicholson, and Dorset also ran, Mandel obtained the lead soon after the start, but was passed by Scale, "who in tarn was passed by Bagge. McGovern came with a great rush and amidst great excitement took first place, but live yards from the tape was again passed by Bagge who just managed to breast the tape, the finish being excitingly close, Time 54 seconds.

Consolation.—Seven entered for this raco,L. Riobards winning on tho tapo with Buteraent n good socond and Owen third.