Hamilton Annual Sports.

Waikato Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2102, 29 December 1885, Page 2

Hamilton Annual Sports.

Tlio annual sports usually hold on 13o\ing Day were held yesterday, and all things considered were very successful. The weather was fine, rather too fine, if anything, as the sun was rather powerful, and tho attendance wan greater than on any previous occasion. A large number of people camo from Cambridge and other places in the di-trict, and the excursion trim from Auckland to Cambridge which brought over 400 passengois left at least tin ee fourths of them at Hamilton. Notwithstanding tho fact that subset ibors to the funds were gi anted tickets to admit themselves and families to Sydney Square, about £30 were taken in shillings at the gates. The airangements were not as complete as they might have been, and much unnecessary delay took place in the early pait of the day, but this was in great measure owing to the fact that the hon. secretary, Mr G. Edgecumbe was too ill to attend, and his duties were taken up at the last moment by anether gentleman. Several of tho stewards too were unavoidably absent during the early part of the day. However matters improved toward evening, and the concluding events were run through in a most exemplary manner, to the satisfaction of everybody. Mr Sibloy's ToAwamutu band wm m attendunce, and added greatly to the day's enjoyment The duties of starter were performed by Mr Ellis, of Auckland, m a way that pleased both competitors and the public, and Mr T. G. Sandea made a moat elficient judge. The following ate the results : — Maiden Flat R\ck, 120yaids; Ist prize, 20, ; 2nd, ss. Minine<c ... . .1 A. Hughes . . 2 D. Lee, F. Hill, J. Aitken, W. Drummond and Handyside competed. This race was a gift to Mminex, who won as he liked. Hughes and Aitken had a hard fight for second place. Running High Jump. First prize, 15s. Entrance, Is. J. McNeish (."ft 4m.) 1 ,D. Craig (sft 3in) . . 2 Monuoch also competed, but soon retired from the contest. Boy's Rvce under 12yrs, lOOy.mls. Fust prize, 7s Gd ; second, 2s Gd. F. Burt 1 G. Murray . 2 W. Wright, F. darken, J. Gillett, A. Co.itesand J. Hnl also started. This event w.is an easy thing for Burt, who fell just at the winning post, and went under the tap°, Mm iay touching it first. After home dispute Burt was adjudged the winner. Hamilton Cup (Ist stage), 100 yards, handicap. First pn/e — Cup or £15 ; 2nd, £5 ; 3id, £2 10-,. Entrance, 10s Gd. Aggers, Gyds . . . . 1 H' Hocken, 10yds . . 2 Monnock, scratch ... 3 D. Craig, 4yds; McMillan, oyds; Julian, Byds ; McKinnon, Gyds ; Buchanan, JHyds ; Handyside, 10yds ; F. Hocken, 12yds ; and Hughes, 12yds, also competed. Considerable del.iy occmred at the stait from various causes, but eventually Mr Fonest got his men away well together, and a splendid race ensued. Monnock ran in fine form, but he had no chanca of winning. Aggers and Hocken gamely contested first place, but the former m.imged to win m the stride. Monnock wan a good third, but tho field canu 1 in well together, as was peihaps natural numerous disputes arose, <vnd the judge's decision was loudly canvassed, everybody declaring that he knew more than anybody else. Time, 'Ji seconds. Vai/LTinu with Polk. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, ."is. Entrance, Is. Julian, 10ft. 2in 1 Taukui, 9ft. Bin. 2 Peaison also competed. 10ft. 4in. is tho highest score made in New Zealand. Hvndicvp Hukdlk R\cK, 120 yards, 6 hurdles. Ist prize, 20s; 2nd, ss. Entiance, 2-j. Julian, syds . 1 Aitken, 10yds 2 Craig, Hocken, and Jolly were scratched. The race therefore lay between Julian and Aitken, who made a Laid fight of it. Both jumped remarkably well, and tho lace was won by a couple of yaids. Walking Match, 3 Mile Handicap, or 12 laps. Ist prize, 10--, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2*, Gd. Goodman 1 McCune . . . 2 Smith 125 yds, Beale, 400 yds and Hpi<l 440 yds, also started. This event resulted in a very oxcitmj' finish between Goodman and McCune. Notw ithstanding the heavy handicap which Goodman h.id to dispose of before ovei taking Ins opponents ho Boon wont forward, and ono by one passed his men. Smith, who walked very well vi hilc he lasted, gave up at the end of tho Bth> !<ip, shoitly after Goodman had ovei takeu^iuin. Beale, who walked with consideiable promise, also succumbed when the was collated at tho closo of his tenth round. During tho last two laps the excitement was intense, nnd wageis wcio fieely offered and taken. Though McCune put on a spurt, the little man m f l out maintained his advantage, and passed tlio post about a yaul ahead. Reid, who continued to the last finished lame about half a lap behind. This was ccitainly ono of tho best events ( f tho day and should have boon .allotted a bettor piize. Hamilton Cup.— (2nd stage), 300 yards Handicap. Start at 2.30. Buchanan, 20yds . . 1 H. Hockon, 25yds . . .2 Hughes, 27yds . ... 3 Also started : Monnock, scratch ; Aggers, 14yds; McMillan, 21yds; Julian, 20yds; McKinnon, 14yds ; Connolly, 37yds. Ciaig w.«y scratched. Buchanan soon collared the two men in front of him and led to the finish, winning by about a yaid. Tho second and thud woie pretty close together. Tho handicapping in this stage was somewhat complained of, and the result showod that there was room for improvement. Running Hop, Stkp and Jump. — Ist. prize, 15s. Entrance, Is. Minnie*, 41ft. 2m. . 1 Handyside, Aitkon and Lewis also competed, but gavo up after a couple of tiies. H.indjside m.ido a good attempt but the ground was too hard for anything liko good work. Half-milk Handicap. Ist prize, GOs ; 2nd, 205.. Entrance, 2s Gd. Handysido (100 yds) „ . . 1 Faulkner (Gsyds) 2 Haimon (50yds) 3 Downey (50yds), McMillan (50yds), F. Hocken (75yds), Kelly (110 yds), Bowloy (125 yds), also started. The handicapping in this event was very far out indeed. Handyside, though he only won by nbout 10 or 12 yards, could have won by the length of his handicap. Faulkner and Hannon had a struggle for .second place. TuorriNO Race, 3 miles Handicap. Saddle and Bridle, value £4. Entiancc, 2o Gd. Dovitt's Yankee (225 yds) . . 1 Bell's Trooper (200 yds) . . 2 Hayes Susan (350 yds) . 3 Naylor's Napier (scratch), McMillan's Glongarry (75yds), White's Butcher Boy (225 yds), Browning's Colonel (300 yds), Wheelan's Kildaio (300 yds), and Booth's Fanny (350 yds). This event resulted in a veiy exciting finish btween Trooper and Yankee. Colonel stepped out gamely at the start, but seemed to lose his pace at tho end of tho second milo. Neither tho scratch horso nor Glengarry appeared in the race, and none of tho others showed up at all. The last round resulted in a match between Trooper and Yankee. Trooper unfortunately broke, losing him what soemed a certain victory. Hamilton Cup (3rd stago), 500 yards Handicap. Buchanan, (40 yds) . . . . 1 F. Hocken, (GO yds) . . 2 Connolly, (75 yds) . 3 Also started, Aggers 35 yds, McMillan 40 yds, and H. Hocken 45 yds. Me Kuinou was left on tho post. About 20 yards from the winning post Buchanan collared Hocken and won by about a foot. Connolly was some distance behind. RESULT OF CUP. Buchanan (12 points) 1 H. Hocken (8 points) . . .2 Aggers (G points) . . ... 3 Running Long Jump. Ist prize, 15s; Entrance, Is. Mintnex, lftft 1 Aitkon, 17ft 3in. . . .2 Juty and Lewis also oompetod. Ro\n' Rack undor 1(1, 150 yds, Ist prlajo, 10s ; second, ss. H. Burt 1 Murray „ .2 Leo, Davis, Corboy and Hydo also utaited. This was an excellent race. Burt camo stiongly at the finish, and overhauling his opponent, won by about a foot. I One Mile Handicap, cup or money. Ist prizo, £5 ; 2nd, 30s. Entrance, ss. Hannon, 100 yds 1 Downey, 85vds 2 Faulkner, 100 yds . . . . 3 McMillan, 55yds ; Harvey, 100 yd s; and Jolly, lGsydfl, also started. Hannon kept

his load on Downey, and won by about a couple of yaid-i, 'l'tie third man walked in. Jolly maintained his lead till after tho third round, when ho was overtaken and succumbed. 200 \Miva Handicap. Ist prize, 255 ; 2nd, 10s. H. Honken, 11yds ... . 1 Daviit, 14yda 2 Julian, Byd* 3 Handy-tide, 12yds ; and Lee, 25yd- 1 , nlw nt.utt'd. An excellent start was effected. Davis looked hko pulling it off, when Hockon, after a hard struggle, succeeded in brcteting the tape a few niches ahead. Handicu' Huiidlk Rack, 440yda., eight hurdles— lst puze 40s ; 2nd, 10a. Lntranee, 2s (id. F. Hocken. 30yds . . . 1 J. Aitken, 2."iy'ds . 2 E. Jolly, 3nyds . 3 A. Handyside also ran. D. Craig, Julian, H.inniin and Farrell were scratched. Thih was ,i well contested race, and evcited considerable interest. Hockeu won by hardly a foot. This brought to a close a mobt enjoyable day's Hpoits.