ST PATRICK’S SPORTS

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2460, 26 March 1909, Page 3

ST PATRICK’S SPORTS

A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL

GATHERING." :

President: Rev. Father Lane. Vicijpresidents: Rev. Father Dignan, Messrs E. Williams,. J. H. Martin, D. J. Barry, J. C. Parker, J. J. Martin, Pat. J. Parker, Dan. J. Barry, R. H. Parker, 11. Mat-tin, F Lowndes, W. Webb, O. F. Lewis, G. Wildish, H. Henderson, W. Howard, J. C. Nisbett, R. Cole, E. Cussen, P. McLoughlan, C. Neenan. Committee: Members of; the H.A.C.B. Society, Local Branch, N. 373. Judges. Foot Races.: Messrs J. F. Pettie and J. A. Lucas; Treasurer: Mr. T. Haisman. Handicapper "Foot Races: Mr. W. Howard. Starter Running Events: Mr. O. F. Lewis. Hon. Sec.: Mr. M. Segedin. -• There was fine weather and a large attendance at the St. Patrick’s annual sports, which were held at Victoria Domain yesterday afternoon. The gathering was an undoubted success in every respect, and the large crowd which attended were treated to some excellent‘sport, the fields in almost every event being large and the finishes close and exciting. A strong committee, headed by an energitic President' (the Rev. Father Lane) and possessing a courteous and capable lion, secretary" in Mr. M. Segedin, worked hard throughout the afternoon, and their efforts were crowned with eomplete success. The Rev. Fathers Dignan and Ormond were also m attendance. Messrs JAF. Pettie and J. A. Lucas, as judges, gave every satisfaction Mr. C. F. Lewis carried out the duties of starter in his. usual capable style, .and Mr. Howard, as handicapper and timekeeper, rendered excellent service. Probably the most popular man on the ground .was Mr. J. 1. Haugliie, who acted the part of Santa Claus, and whose aim.was to see that no child left the ground without receiving a prize of some kind or another. The City Band, under Bandmaster Lawrence, greatly enlivened the proceedings by playing a most attractive programme during the afternoon. A band of willing workers supervision of Air. V. Hackett, d s pensed afternoon tea and light refreshments in two large booths, lhe following are the results:— Maiden Race, 120yds. First £1 10s; 2nd, 10s.—Laniont K Yukon 2. Smiler 3. Nine starters. Time, id "Boys’ Race, under 16. 100yds. First prize', 10s.—Guy Porter (2yds) 1, O. Howie (lOvds) 2. Ten starters. St. Patrick’s Handicap, of three chstanccs, 100 -200 and 300yds/ F.rst prize, £5;;. 2nd, £-_, Aid, £l. decided on points—o, and 1. event, 100yds.—First heat: M. Bians den (Byds) 1, V. E. Taylor (scr) and R. Lamont (7y&s)' dead heat for second place; time, 10 1-osec. Second heat J. Pollock (Iyd) K A. G-Drown (Byd*) 2; .time, lOsec. Final: J. I ol ' c °' v \ C. Brown 2, M. Bransden 3. Von on the tape. Time, 10 1-osec. Bicycle Race, 1 mile. Past P ll/c > £2 of trophy; 2nd, 10s Imteen entries. —First heat: A. V dknnon (- vds) 1 L. "Wilkinson (20yds) RHuston (55yds) 3; time; 2mm 4/sec. Second heat: S. Vhitehead (22>cK) 1, W. Dalton (50yds) 2, E. Carr (60yds) 3. Time, 2min oOsec. Final . S- V h head 1, A. Wilkinson 2, L. V i kmson 3 Time 3mm 2 1-osec. A piotest was entered by L. Willunson against Whitehead for crossing, but was ctis Handicap. First prize, £3- 2nd £l. Eighteen starters.—F■Everii (40yds) 1, D. Millcr (4oyds) 2, M. driLautour (45yds) 3. Time, lmm 59 st 5 ' Patrick’s Handicap. Second event. 200yds.—A. C. Brown (14yds). 1, J. Pollock (3yds) 2, V. E- iajloi (sci) 3. Time, 21 4-ssec . Civil Service Sports Association Hanrlirav) 2 9 0vds. —Gedye (scr) 1, bta 0 - pdole’ (3yds) 2, Rutherford (scr) ancl LdmanW) dead heat for Pig. Twelve starters. A good race, the held finishing in a bunch. . ' . ; . Hospftal Race, £2 2s or trophy; 2nd, £l—G-. Yhldish 1. Tavlor 2. Twenty starters. The veteran fire brigade representative finished strongly and won oil the tape. Rip-Sawing Competition. For apprentices only. First prize, tools Vc at £2; 2nd, tools valued at £1; diet, tools valued at 10s; judged on points.— L. Wilkinson 1, Jones 2, Alackmi o. Time, 2min 15. 4-osec. . Bicvcle Race, 2 miles. First prize, £2 or trophy; 2nd, 10s.-H Anderson (60vds) 1 A. G. Gerrard (110yds) 2. Fourteen starters. Four spills occurred in this event, but no one was seriously injured. The winner rode with good judgment, and, finishing dash, won comfortably. Time., tom 4-Osec. . _. , . oi . One Mile Handicap. First prize, £4, 2nd, £1: 3rd, 10s.—F. Everiss 70yds) 1, M. Griffin (scr) 2, A. Stokes (80yds) 3. Fifteen competitors. After the second lap, it was apparent that the limit men were out of. the running, and that the finish would be fought out by Everiss, Stokes, and the scratch man 'Griffin, who was running strongly and cutting down his men m fine style. In the last lap, at the turn before entering the straight, Griffin came up with the leaders, and made a couple ot attempts to jostle Stokes out of the inside running. Everiss, who was quite fresh at the finish, spurted brilliantly, and breasted the tape three yards ahead of the scratch man, Stokes being close- up third. Griffin entered a protest against Everiss and Stokes after the race on the ground that rhey had jostled him off the/Rraclv. The. com-, mittee called -the three placed men before thorn, and also took tne evidence of independent witnesses, the weight of v/hb'-e evidence went to prove that Griffin had deliberately jostled Stokes twice niid had aloe boon guilty of a breach of the rules which govern " running on attempting to pass on, the inside. After hearing, the; evidence, the committee dismissed the protest, and deemed award second money to Stokes and allow no third money. Ihe president ■and .several speakers- declared that, tho ; gj. Patrick’s .Spoi'ts Ccmulixtee had a

reputation for countenancing...nothing but clean sport, and they meant to uphold that reputation. The finding; or the.committee was received with unqualified' approval. ' J ; St. Patrick’s Handicap, third event, 300yds.—-J. Pollock '-'(syds) 1, A. jU. Brown (16yds) 2, M. Brancdenßl6yds) 3. Five starters. ' A fine race, the placed men .finishing within a few feet of each .otlier. Time, 32 4-osec. High Jump. Eight entries.—This event provided a most interesting contest. Eventually the-- field narrowed down to. four men, Johnston, Sutton, Gerard, and Durham. The first-named two failed to clear the bar, and a most exciting finish and some excellent jumping.,was witnessed before Durham won the event by clearing oft 3in, amidst hearty cheering. The styles of the two men were.) very dissimilar. Durham, - whoT' is tall and strongly built, takes a long run and takes off a surprisingly long distance from the bar, ■ while Gerard takes a side .run and jumps very. neatly. ...The winner, was facetiously nicknamed “The Kangaroo” by the spectators,; and a veritable wallaby lie proved himself. Three-legged Race.—Pilcher Brothers 1, Pollock Brothers 2. Five entries. The St. Patrick’s Handicap was won by-J. Pollock, with two firsts and a second, thus securing 13 points. A. C. Brown was a good secondwith a first and two seconds, 11 points, and M., Bransden third with two thirds, 2 points.