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W2773 University College Athletic Sports Program
Oct 16 1869
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University College Athletic Sports Program
Saturday, October 16th, 1869

Patrons:
The President and Professors of the University College

Part I, Commencing at 9.30 A.M.

I - Throwing the Cricket Ball—Distance
Prize Presented by the Steward of Residence

II - Running High Jump
Prize Presented by Prof. Hincks

III - Kicking the Foot Ball
Prize Presented by Prof. Kingston

IV - Running Long Jump
Prize Presented by Prof. Beaven

V - Putting the Stone
Prize Presented by the Librarian

VI - *Running Hop, Step and Jump
Two Prized Presented by University Registrar


Part II, Commencing at 2.30 P.M.


I - *Flat Race (100 yards)
1st prize presented by Prof. Croft
2nd prize presented by University College

II - *Mile Race
1st prize presented by Mr. Vandersmissen
2nd prize presented by University College

III - High Jump with the Pole
Prize Presented by Graduates of University College

IV - *Half Mile Race
1st prize presented by the president of the college
2nd prize presented by the Librarian

V - *Walking race (2 miles)
1st prize presented by Prof. Cherriman
2nd prize presented by University College

VI - *Hurdle Race (150 Yards)
1st prize presented by Prof. Chapman
2nd prize presented by University College

VII - Sack Race
Prize presented by Mons. Pernet

VIII - Steeple Chase
1st prize presented by Mrs. McCaul
2nd prize presented by University College

IX - Three-legged Race
Prizes presented by Prof. Wilson

X - Blind Race
Prizes presented by Mr. Hirschfelder

XI - Graduates' Race (200 yards)
Prizes presented by University College

XII - Strangers' Race (200 Yards)
Prizes presented by University College

XIII - Champion Race (440 Yards, open winners only.)
Cup Presented by University College

XIV - Consolation Race (300 Yards)
Prize presented by Mrs. Croft.


** By Kindness of the Dean, extra prizes will be offered for resident students, in those games marked with an asterisk.

No competitor can hold more than three prizes, exclusive of Champion Cup and Resident Prizes; nor can more than two Resident Prizes be held by the same individual.

Committee of Management

Mr. G.R. Grasrtt, President
Mr. J. H. Coyne, See-Treasurer
Messrs. G. Gibson, J. Ledyard, A.E. Richards, J.W.V. Punshon, C.E. Ryerson
J. Goldie, W. Ballard, F.H. Wallace, W. Houston, C. Snider,

Starters:

J. Loudon, Esq., M.A. Dean of Residence
W.H. Vandersmissen, Esq., M.A., College Registrar

Judges:

W.H. Ellis, Esq., M.A.
J. Taylor, Esq., B.A.
P.M. Barker, Esq., B.A.
C.R.W. Biggar, Esq., B.A.
W.G. Falconbridge, Esq., B.A.

The band of the 10th Royals will play on the grounds during the course of the afternoon.

Mrs. McCaul has kindly consented to present the prizes at the conclusion of the games.




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