ITEMS OF SPORT

New Zealand Tablet, 3 April 1913, Page 31

ITEMS OF SPORT

GENERAL. In their final match for the South Taranaki championship, played between Eltham and Manaia at Hawera, the Waimate team received a very severe defeat, only putting up 29 runs against their opponents’ 196, and Eltham thus secured, the shield. None of the Manaia men reached doubles, Judd and Slinger getting four wickets for 17 runs and five for 10 respectively, while for Eltham Beechey made 46, Fearon 21, Sullivan 13, and Ongley (late of Oamaru) 101; Cosgrove taking four wickets for 20 runs. At the Canterbury A.A. Club’s autumn meeting held last Saturday (writes our Christchurch correspondent), the 880yds walk for schoolboys was won by E. Crooke (Marist Brothers), W. Maloney (Marist Brothers) being second, and IT. Murfitt (Marist Brothers) third. .The Evening N eivs says: ‘About eight or nine lads came forward and made the event most interesting. The winner was a tall fellow on scratch, who won with ease, but Maloney was the one who captivated all. His style was simply beautiful. A collection among some athletes yielded half a sovereign for a trophy for him because of his fine style. The News also says, in commenting upon the schools’ relay race: ‘ Marist Brothers’ team were very good, and had a winning lead till their last man unfortunately strained a sinew and had to retire.,’ ■

SEATOUN PREPARATORY COLLEGE. The Seatoun Preparatory College ' (‘Star of the Sea’) for boys held its annual sports recently in Seatoun Park, there being a large attendance of parents and friends of the students. A big programme was got off under the management of Mr. Pollard, of the Permanent Artillery, and physical instructor to the college. Major Hume, Dr. Martin, and Mr R. McGrath acted as judges of the events. The visitors were entertained by the Sisters of Mercy who conduct the college. At the conclusion of a most enjoyable day’s sport the prizes won were presented by Dr. Martin. Appended are the results of the events : Flat races; For boys of six and seven years —G. Redwood 1, G. Thomas 2; for boys of seven and eight years —Les Hume 1, Ray Smith 2; for boys of nine and eleven years—J. Gawn 1, N. Redwood 2 ; for boys of eleven and thirteen years N. Plimmer 1, B. Miller 2 (first and second prizes gifts of St. Mary’s Convent, Hill street). Three-legged race —J. Gawn and A. Card 1, G. Davey and N. Plimmer 2. Potato raceß. Miller 1, J. Gawn 2 (silver medals, first and second prizes, gifts of Rev. Father Segrief, S.M.). Egg-and-spoon raceA. Card 1, J. Gawn 2. Throwing cricket ball- Miller (58yds) 1, J. Chesson (54yds) 2. Medley race— Gawn and A. Card 1, J. Chesson 2, and N. Plimmer 2 (special prizes, gifts of Dr. Martin). Walking race, half-mile (senior) —G. Davey 1, Guy Martin 2. Walking race (juniors)—L. Grimstone 1, F. Hailes 2. Thread-the-needle —N. Plimmer 1, A. Card 2. Sack race, 75ydsGalvin Davey 1, N. Plimmer 2. Rescue race, 75ydsJ. O’Shaughnessy 1, J. Gawn 2. High jumpß. Miller (4ft 4in) 1, N. Plimmer (4ft 2in) 2. _ Long jump—B. Miller (14ft Sin) 1, L. Hume (13ft llin) 2.. Nail-driving competition A. Card 1, Guy Martin 2. Bob the apple—N. Plimmer 1, P. Hailes (special prize, gift of Dr. Chesson). College championship, 100yds—Bruce Miller 1, Les Hume 2 (gold medal, gift of Mr. Pollard). Dressing —J. Gawn 1, P. Barrett 2. Consolation race —J. Davey 1, V. Mewhinney 2 (first and second prizes, gifts of Mr. J. S. Barrett, Christchurch).