SPORTS AT HAMILTON.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 3015, 10 November 1891, Page 2

SPORTS AT HAMILTON.

SPORTS in aid of the funds of the Hamilton Public Library were held on Sydney Square yesterday afternoon, and passed off very satisfactorily. For some little time the attendance was small, but as the afternoon drew on it increased, there being about 300 on the ground altogether. The weather held up nicely, and the track was in fair condition, but the grass was rather long and in some parts there wero nasty holes, one of which caused Cowling to fall, throwing liirn out of the Sheffield Handicap in the first heat. The big event was the Sheffield Handicap. This was secured by W. Mooro, who beat G. Hyde in the run off »fter fighting out a dead heat with Inn in the filial contest in the handicap a short time before. A protest was entered against Moore for not having given in his performance with his entry and the consideration of the matter was deferred for further information. Throughout the afternoon the Hamilton Brass Hand under Handmaster Mettam performed various selections in a most creditable manner, adding much to the enjoyment of those present. The various officers fulfilled their duties very satisfactorily. The following are the detailed results of the racing : —

Sheffield Handicap, distance 150 yds. First prize, £7; second, £2; third, £I.— This race was run in heats, and the final rosulted : Mooro, 1 ; Hyde, 2; Wright, 3. A protest was entered against Moure by Hyde, on the ground that he had nut sent in his performances with hia entry and that he was not a maiden.

Giuls' Rack (under 12), 100 yards.—A, Johnson, 1; R. Wright, 2. Four started.

Tilti.w in tub Ring.— Sixteen competed. Geo. Hyde, 1; J. O'Neill, 2. Boys' Rack (under 12), 100 yards.— Thirty-six boys entered fur this event, and it was run in heats of eishtesn each, the final heat being won by Kelly, A. Coutes being second. Cigar and Ummteua Rum.—This was the event of the day, and afforded groat amusement. Geo. Hvdn passed the post first, but was disqualified for not having his umbrella open at the finish, and the race was awarded to Hammond, Hopkins being second.

Boys' Rack, under 1G (100 yds). —Thirteon started, and it was won by Bayly, 7yds. ; Innes, fiyds., 2 ; iUcKernat), scratch, 3. Kicking thk Football.—Seven enteied for this event, and it resulted in a tie between Hammond and McKenzie, who agreed to divide the money. Owing to the heavy wind blowing, the kicking was very fair.

[Since the abovo was written the secretary has informed us that Hyde has withdrawn his protest, and a portion of the prize money lias been paid to Moore.]