| Report on Kingston-on-Thames F.C. Sports Day from Surrey Comet dated 5th August 1914. |
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ATHLETICS.
Kingston F.C. Festival: Success for Back-markers. Prizes Distributed by Mrs. Cave. The disquieting effects of the day did much to reduce the chance of the third annual athletic assembly organised by the Kingston-on-Thames Football and Athletic Club being a success, but the executive worked the harder because the circumstances were discouraging, and the result was as satisfactory as could be expected. The attendance, in happier times, might have been trebled, although the ground at Ham boundary, again placed at the disposal of the promoting club by the Kingston Gas Company C.C. is somewhat remote. The weather was all that could be desired, and although entries were somewhat meagre the racing was of an interesting nature, a special feature being the success of the back-markers, who practically swept the board. H. Hayes won the 100 yards (open) from virtual scratch, winning his heat and the final in fine style; and in the 100 yards for footballers he was at absolute scratch winning after a strong effort. The Quarter miles was also won by the virtual scratch man, H. Kidd, and the mile proved to be a gift for J. Wilson than whom only two other competitors has less start. These were the four open events. There was only one other running contest for adults, the members' 100. and this was won from scratch by W. H. Child who was second in the open 100 with 9 3/4 yards. Contest of a fancy nature, with 100 yard handicaps for girls and boys, completed the programme, in the conduct of which the following were concerned:- Referee: Mr. A.B. George (Athletes' advisory club), starters, Messrs. E. F. Vowles (hon. secretary Surrey A.C.) and E. Cope; judges, Messrs. J.W. Whitecross, E. F. Vowles, A H. Marriott, W.H.O. Steer, F.W. Knight, W. H. Child, W.F.S. Saunders, E. Nicholls, A. Bowry, T.Wright and C. Clarke. The stewards were Messrs. S. Chandler, C. Tickner, F. Ley, W. King, W. Haggis, F.Brown, F, Forder and H. Grainger and M. Mckenzie, with Messrs. A. E. Hatcher and F. V. Farring as marksmen. Mesrs. F. W. Pavey, C.G. Hill, F. Barnes, C. Skinner. W. Cooper, A. Webb, W. H. Child, W. E. S. Saunders, A. Bowry, F.Brown, E. Forder and H. Lynn constituted the committee, and Messrs. F.G. Readwin and A. North discharged the secretarial duties with much energy. Mr. W. Read was hon. treasurer. Two lady members of the St. John's ambulance Society (Richmond 26th Div.) were in attendance. It was feared that the circumstances would prevent Mrs. Cave attending, to distribute the prizes, but what would have been an additional misfortune was happily averted by Mrs. Cave's kindness and greatly appreciated. She was introduced by Mr. A. North, the football club's hon. secretary, and accepted from Mr. Pavey, with whom was little Master Alec North, a choice bouquet. At the occasion of the ceremony Mr. A.B. George thanked Mrs. Cave for her attendance and, referring to the general proceedings, said it had grabbed him as an old athlete, to note how the Kingston club made provision for the younger generation in the compilation of the programme. During the afternoon the Sunbury prize band played selections of music, and their services were retained for the dance programme after nightfall. Some of the artists of a country fair were also provided. LOCAL EVENTS. 100 yards handicap members of Kingston-on-Thames F.C. :- 1. W.H. Child, scratch, 2. W.E. Stone Saunders, 4 yards, 3. F.G, Readwin, 7. This event was run in one heat. A. Bowry being a yard from scratch. Child won easily with Saunders nearly three yards in front of Readwin. Winners time 10.3 Sec. 100 Yards handicap girls; Heat 1: 1. A. Harper, 21 yards; 2 D. Spring, 18; A third would have qualified for the final but only first and second ran. Heat 2: 1. H.B. Tickner, 23 yards; 2. N. Strainge, 30; 3. P. Strainge, 20. Final heat: 1. A. Harper, 2. H.B. Tickner, 3. P. Strainge. The winner had an advantage in height and won rather easily, but the third prize was only just won from N. Strainge, quite the smallest of the competitors. 100 Yards handicap boys: Heat 1; 1. F. Leappard, 28 yards; 2. A.W. Satherland, 18; 3. A.E. Thompson, 19. Heat 2: 1. W.F. Clark, 25 yards, 2. C.S.C. Crisp, 33, 3. A. Southen, 33. Final heat: 1. C.S.C. Crisp, 2. W.F. Clark, 3. A.W. Satherland. Won quite easily with Clark quite two yards ahead of the third. Egg and spoon race ladies. Entries were so numerous that the race was run in two sections, first and second place in each being won by Mrs. Dudley and Miss Lattie and Miss Swan and Miss Webb. Sack race. About a dozen took chances in his difficult contest, first and second prizes being won by W. Webb and K.H. Drunford. Potato race (ladies). 1. Mrs. Dudley, 2. Miss H. Grainger. Entries were so numerous that the younger competitors had a special race, the prizes being won by Miss. Hewson and Miss D. North. Three-legged race. 1. Lewis and Bigsby, 2. Evans and Pegg. Slow bicycle race.- 1. Ockridge, 2. F. Nicholas. Going-to-bed race. 1. Evans, 2. Little, 3. Bigsby. Tug of war: a team of girls having the slight advantage in numbers over the boys, proved victorious over the boys. OPEN
EVENTS 100 yards handicap (football clubs): Heat winners: I. H. Hayes, Customs and Excise R.F.C., scratch, T. Harris, South London H., 3 yards; F. Smart N.H. Invicta F.C., 4 ¼; A. J. Hall, Harrodian F.C., 7 ½; Final heat: 1 Hayes. 2 Hall, 3 Smart. Another very close finish, Hayes scoring his second score from scratch, his time being 10 4.5 secs. Mile
Handicap.- 1. J. Wilson, South Harriers 110 yards; 2. D. Leven, Finchley
Harriers, 145; 3. W. H. Squires, Weybridge A.C. and H. 143. Only one of
the fourteen entrants failed to start. Wilson was leading at the bell
and won very easily in 4 minutes 23 2.5 sec. H. Kidd, Herne Hill H., who
was scratch on the 65 yards mark was fourth in the last lap, but did not
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