ATHLETICS

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 188, 9 August 1924, Page 21

ATHLETICS

'.' In the track and field events at the 1 Olympic Games at Paris five new Olym--1 pic records and seven new world's records were established. ' The new world's " records are:—Broad jump, 25ft Gin. Le ; Gendre (U.S.A.); hop, step and jump, 51ft llin, A. W. Winter (Australia) ; 400 ' metres flat, 47 3-os, E. H. Liddell J (Britain); 400 metres relay, 41s (U.b.A. ' team); 1000 metres relay, 3m 16s, U.S.A. '. team; f>ooo metres flat, 14 men, 31 l-ss, ! Poavo Xurmi (Finland); 10,000 metres flat, 30m 33 l-ss, Ritnla (Italy). Prior , Olympic records were beaten in the high , jump, the 150 metres, the 3000 metres > steeplechase, throwing the discus, and "4 the 3000 metres team race.

tive of more scope than the usual run of juniors, and he appears to be one to be reckoned with.

At Maungakiekie a somewhat diminutive player in I. G. McKenzie headed the list with a card of 90. His swinar is correct and cay, his style suggesting he will see a much shorter mark. The Taylor Bowl competition has narrowed down considerably, several more matches having recently been played. Tbe results show that Bartleet claimed yet another victim, R. Fairburn falling prey 5 down and 3 to play. The winner was in excellent form, completing the round in 81, which, from the eight-mark, made the position of bia opponent rather hopeless. Several solid handicap players are left to contest the semi-finals of this event, and it is giving rise to spirited competition in keeping , with so handsome a trophy.

At Middlemore the club championship was continued, play being marked by several good performances. Mention must be made of H. B. Lusk's fine round of 77 recorded in his match with F. Binney. This score is suggestive of Lusk's true form, and, in considering the fact of his recent indisposition and tbe near approach of the New Zealand championships, golfers generally will bo pleased at the result. The hope is expressed that this brilliant match player will be sufficiently restored to health to do himself justice in September. Reverting to Binney, his effort was good, and one feels a little sympathetic towards him striking his opponent in such excellent form.

W. Brander evidently left nothing to chance in his match with W. B. Colbeck, the club's popular president meeting with substantial defeat. Brander has a good English record to his credit, and is capable of very finished golf, hi 3 game being modelled on tbe short swing principle. His approaching, in particular, is characterised by crispness, while he hits his putts with firmness and decision. It is perhaps surprising to see the defeat of D. MacCormick by H. Horton with the margin of 3 up and 2 to play. The former player has many good performances to his credit, his achievement in defeating H. B. Lusk and Sloan Morpeth in successive rounds of a provincial championship some years ago being still fresh in memory. His game is marked for its steadiness rather than brilliance, weakness being evident in inability to command length defeat it will Epeeriily be recognised that the heavy condition of the course was against him, and naturally a contributing factor in his downfall.

The game between C. H. Archer* and H. W. Tidmareh was a good one, victory resting with Archer on the home green. Archer lias descended rapidly on the handicap and fully justifies the attention that has been paid him. Of Tidmarsh, it can 1)6 said he made a held bid to extricate himself from a bad position, and, his methods being sound, no gives.

promise of considerable advancement with his shots. In . considering his in the game. W. S. Ralph had quite enough to do to silence P. T. Upton, who, being of the brilliant order, is at any moment likely to become a source of worry in hole play, as was recently evidenced by the decided manner in which he disposed of R. D. Wright in the captain's prize tourney.

A well-known medical gentleman was afflicted with a spasm of pretty warm golf at several of the last nine holes at Middlemore at the week-end, his score at one stage reading six holes in 20. The other three were, however, somewhat disastTous to the doctor, who fell from grace with sixes. Those who will recognise him are conversant with his delightful knack of at times using what may be regarded his round handicap to advantage. A local tennis star and a new recruit to golfing honours heralded his approach in rather sensational manner at Titirangi recently by holding two twos within a few minutes of each other. Possibly he and the doctor may take up the game seriously with a view to making their presence felt in the forthcoming New Zealand tests at Middlemore.

Moss, the Middlemore professional, is rapidly getting into form, and has been responsible for several excellent scores lately. He recently completed a fine round of 75 from the championship tecs, and it is certain he will be in the position to produce his usual sterling golf when the championships roll round.

Adequate financial arrangements being assured, Glcndowie intend shortly to embark upon an ambitious scheme as regards the erection of a clubhouse. The intention is to erect a portion of the building in brick, at n cost of approximately £3000, the total cost of the completed structure being in the vicinity of treble thiß amount. The plans provide for sleeping and other accommodation on a larger scale than has previously been attempted by any other club in New Zealand. As notice has been received to cjuit the links at present in use, it is intended to proceed with the work in the noar future. The final structure will bear a handsome appearance, tbe balcony extending almost round the building, affording a delightful view of practically the whole course and surrounding country, and also of the Waitemata. Unfortunately, the take of grass last season was unsatisfactory, and the whole course will need to be resown before being ready for play. The hope is earnestly expressed that the club can by some means obtain an extension of existing conditions, as to commence play on a course so new would obviously be to its detriment.

Golfers generally had little to cavil at in the delightful conditions that welcomed them to their respective links last week-end.