ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 63, 15 March 1900, Page 6

ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING.

AUCKLAND WINS THE BANNER.

SMITH WINS FOUR EVENTS

WELLINGTON, February 17

The eleventh annual meeting- of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was held on the Basin Reserve this afternoon, under favourable conditions, a strong wind that was blowing- in the early part of the day slackened during the afternoon, and though rain threatened none fell until after the conclusion of the gathering. The attendance of the public was not so large as expected, and at no time could there have been more than 2000 persons present. The running track was in places somewhat rough, and the turns could have been much better, as at two of the corners there was a deal of scuffling to get round. The feature of the meeting was the performances of the Auckland representatives. They were simply undeniable, and in G. Smith the}'- sent down a veritable Trojan. He was sent in the two short races, and also in th 6 two hurdle races, and the confidence entrusted in him was not misplaced, he winning all events in a masterly manner, which stamps him the best athlete the colony possesses at present. Laurie and Madill were another worthy pair of Northerners, and, as will be seen from the description of the events, they each played a promiLnemt. part in .securling- the banner for Auckland. Madill's throwing of the hammer was highly meritorious, but there is some doubt whether he will be awarded a record, as the throw was somewhat down hill. The distance registered is a record for Australasia, and is over 15ft beyond the New Zealand record. In several other instances the Association standards were passed, those succeeding in doing so securing the Association's cap.

The Ojiie Mile Walk was won by H. Goodwin (Wellington), in 6min 56 1-oth sec; the Half Mile Flat by J. M. Lynskey (Christchurch), in 2min 6 3-sth sec; the 100 Yards by . George Smith (Auckland), in 10 l-stli sec; Tutting- the Weight- (161b) by W. H. Ma dill (Auckland), with 38ft 4in; 120 Yards Hurdles by G. W. Smith (Auckland), in 16 4-sth sec; Long Jump by P. Buck (Dunedin), with 20ft Otin; One Mile Flat by W. Simpson (Christj church), in 4min 32 l-sth sec; Threemile Walk by H. Goodwin (Wellington), in 23min 17Asec; High Jump by ]C. C. Laurie (Auckland), with sft S£ I in: 250 Yards by G. W. Smith (Auckland), in 2T 2-sth sec; Throwing, the j Hammer by W. H". Madill (Auckj land), with 136 ft OMn; 440 Yards ! Hurdles by G. TV. Smith .(Auckland), 1 fi'3 4-sth sec; Three-mile Flat by W. Simpson (Christchurch), in 16niin 6 2-sth sec; Pole Jump by C. C. Laurie, with 10ft o£in; 440 Yards Flat by W. Strickland (Hawke's Bay), in 54 -2-sth sec. Auckland won the banner with \ a total of 57 points, Canterbury being second with 35, Wellington third with 28.

; Tlie Xew Zealand Swimming Championships were held in Auckland ; this year, on Saturday, March 3rd, ■ and Wednesday. March 7th. Some In-

j convenience was caused by the in- | ability of the Auckland Swimming ; Club to secure either of the docks, ; and the meeting- had in consequence ito be held in the Albert-street iJaths. ■ Notwithstanding this . inconvenience i the meeting was a great success, alj though t fibre were scarcely any j Southern competitors. The following jis the result of the various eliampion- ! ship events: 100 Yards Championship jof N«w Zealand: G. A. Tyler 1, C. J. ivSainty 2, E. G. Rainger 3,' P. C. Stone j4. Time, 66 4-sth sec. 220 Yards , Championship of New Zealand: A. G. i Tyler 1, G. J. Sairtty 2. Sferoud, | Stone and Eraser also started. 440 Yards Championship: G. A. Tyler 1 P. Stroud (Wellington) 2, J. T. Fraser

:•-. Time, 6min 29 2-sth sec. Plunge .iAjmipiomhip of N%w Zealand: J. Knssell, 55ft 3inj 1; Wilson, 52ft 7iin ,2.