The Athlete for 1866

18 THE ATHLETE. Flat Race, One Mile- Nicholson l Tayler 2 Voules 3 Voules made the runningfor the first three laps, when Nicholson put on a spurt and won as he liked; time 5 min. 35 seconds ; 7 ran. Throwing the Cricket Ball— Batson 1 Wright 2 Distance, 91 yards 8 in. X-ng Jump— Goldney 1 Sawyer 2 Distance, 14-ft. 1-in. Strangers' Race, Hurdle Race, 200 Yards,12 Flights— 21 Entries and 5Trial Heats. 1st Heat won by ... Fell 2nd „ „ Hillyard 3rd „ Morgan 4th „ „ Powell 5th „ „ Vidal PINAL HEAT. Morgan 1 Fell 2 Vidal 8 The final heat was won after a very good and quick race, by Morgan, who had the inside place. Fell and Vidal running a close race home for second honours, which were gained by Fell, Vidal third; time 28 seconds Unfortunately a course could not be obtained without a bend in it; conse­ quently the men who had the inside places had a considerable advantage. Flat Race, Two Miles— Nicholson 1 Good 2 Tayler 3 The pace, owing to the heavy state of the ground, was very slow. Nichol­ son took the lead, whichwas alternately carried on by Good, Scott, Kell, and Tayler. Nicholson finally secured a good leadand won easily. A goodrace for second place. Time 12 min. 53se­ conds. Flat Race, Half a Mile Handi- cap— Batson 10-yrds start 1 Gonsidine 40 „ „ 2 James 45 „ „ 3 Considinc looked all over a winner 200 yards fromhome, but Batson came with a rush,and won by five yards. 17 ran. Consolation Stakes? 200 Yards, flat- Scott 1 Blake 2 Scott ledall the way, and won by 5 yards. Emmanuel College, Cam- hridge. I'dth February. (FENNER'S GROUND.) Flat Race. 100 Yards- Heat 1. Heat 2. Tiffany 1 Bindley 1 Yeatman ... 2 Marshall . ... 2 Time 12 sees. Time 111 sees. FINAL HEAT. Tiffany 1 Time 11 J- seconds. Putting the Weight- Tiffany (26-ft. 10-in.) 1 Inues 2 Hurdle Race.120 Yards- Heat 1. Heat 2. Souter 1 Marshall ••• 1 Ottley 2 Yeatman ... 2 Time 22 sees, Time 21 sees. FINAL HEAT. Marshall 1 Souter 2 Time 20 seconds.