SWIMMING.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 65, 19 March 1926, Page 10

SWIMMING.

BRIER'S FIRST APPEARANCE.

WINS 100 YARDS INVITATION.

BEATEN" BY CUNNOLD IN 220 YARDS,

MISS. G. PIDGEON LOWERS RECORD.

It was disappointing that there were not more people present at the first of three, carnivals to be given by the Waitemata Amateur Swimming Club in the Tepjd Baths last night, ,in honour of th visit of Reg.- Grier, the Queensland champion swimmer, but those who did attend were treated, to a .display of swimming that Jiaa-seldom been seen in Auckland. Reg. Grier made his debut

in Auckland by winning the 100 yds invitation scratch race in 58s, which is 3-5s better than the New Zealand record, after a brilliant exhibition. A. D. Adamson, the Auckland champion, was beaten by a 1 yard for first place. E. V. Cunnold, with 8s beat Grier for first place in the 220 yds handicap race, which was also a splendid exhibition of swimming, drier did well considering he only arrived in Auckland from Sydney on Tuesday morning, and his two future appearances will see him at the top of his form. Grier received an ovation when introduced by Mr. W. J. Davidson, and he fully satisfied all present that lie is a swimmer who uses his head in a race. He came up well in the last lap of the 220 yds and was overhauling Cunnold by leaps and bounds when the latter touched three yards in front of him. Another event that proved most interesting was Miss Gladys Pidge'on's successful attempt to lower the 220 yds breast-stroke record of 3.40 1-5, held by Miss D. Breward (Christchurch). Her time was 2-5s faster than Miss Ettie Robertson's Australian record. Mis 3 Pidgeon was paced by A. J. Morris, and, going strongly, covered the distance in 3.40, lowering the record by one-fifth of a second. The remaining events were highly successful and most interesting, and provided unlimited entertainment. The officials are to be congratulated upon their expedition and attention all details, and it is hoped that the second carnival on Saturday afternoon will see a crowd worthy of the high class of programme to be submitted. Results: — 100 YARDS INVITATION SCRATCH RACE. Reg. Grier (Queensland) 1 A. P. Adamson CWnKemata) 2 L. Fairgray (Waitemata) '. 3

This wns certainly the race of the night, and incidentally, the first appearance of Reg. Grier, the Queensland champion. J. Eun-right nnd E....V. Cunnold also started.

A perfect strirt from the regulation "take off, and the five competitors set off to malje ii solid pace. The men were all up at the length, with Fairgray holding a slight advantage. On the turn Adnmson crept up to Fairgrny. wifh Grier slightly abend ot Knwrlgbt. who was in froht of Cunuold. At the GG 2-3 yards turn Fairsrray touched Inches ahead of Adamson and Grier. Turning for the'last sprint, Grier came to light, and, with steady, powerful driving strokes, forged out from Adaraeoii, who was swimming brilliantly, while Fairs.yay was close behind, and Enwright fourth. In a thrilling finish Grier sprinted out to win by a yard from Adamson. with Falrsray a tou<?h back, third, and Knwright fourth, a yard in front of Cuhpold. The time wns oßs. Grler"s fastest time is 57' 2-ss, and Adamson's 5» 4-ss. JEM: Yards Club Handicap.— First heat: C. R. Watson (Ponsonhy), 20s. 1: R. Grier (Queensland), scr, 2; J. Knwrisht (Waitemata). "s, 3. ■ Time, 2.50 2-5. Crier's time was 2.34. Second heat: X. C. Maddox (Grnmtnar). 20s, .1; E. V. Cunnold (Waltematn), Sβ, 2: J. Beattic (Mount Eden), 225, 3. Time, 2.32. 4-5. - ■ ; . Final. Cuniiold (Waitemata) ...... ........ 1 Grier (Queensland) .".■.. 'J Watson (Pousouby) 3 The first heat saw six men leave the mark. Grier conceding 20 seconds. "Watson and Bftllam on 20s made a hot pace from the start. Fnirgray on 9. Enwriaht on i\ and BrkUon. on' 5 were, the next* to get

away, and Grier bad a length to make up when he entered the water. Going into the fifth lap GHer tad caught Bridson, but Rellam was well out Iα front. Fairgray and Enwright were swimming a great race but Bellam got the verdict from Grier, witn Enwright third, and Bridson in front or rairgray. The second heat also sent six men awa.y. Beattie -'2s, and Maddox 20s, went out with Edwards 19s close up. Cunnold on 8, Pelham on 6, and Adanison on 'j set a solid pace from the start. Cunnold swam a magnificent race, and going into the last lap he spurted into second place and was beaten by Maddox by a touch. The final saw Beattie, Maddox, Watson, Cunnold and Grier tight, out a thrilling race. Into the second lap Watson took charge from Beattie and Maddox. Cunnold was swimming with rare judgment, while the Queensland champion settled down to a steady pulling stroke. At the 1 00 yds inarß Grier had crept up to Cunnold, who was catching Beattie find Maddox, with Watson still in front. The sixth lap saw CunnoWfighting: harj and succeed in passing Watson. Grier now came to light with a great spurt, and Cunnold and he fought out a thrilling finish. Cunnold held his own and touched first, three yards in front or ttrier, who beat Watson by 10 yards. The winner swam a magnificent race. Time, 2.42.

100 Ynrds Brenststroke Handicap.—C. Welson (Waitcmata). Bs, 1 ; T. Lowe (Waitemata). Bs, 2;. A. Clark (Waitemata). 12s. 3. Welson caught Clark at the first length and took the lead. Clark and Lowe were together with Ansell in fourth place. Bruton headed Morris on the first lap and went well out. Welson .held his lead and wns never troubled. In a great finish Welson won by yards slowing up. Lowe Retting In by a touch from Clark. Time, 1.2S 2-5.

100 Yards Ladies' Handicap.—Miss D. Magee (Parnell), os, 1 ; Miss M. Farqnhar (Ponsonuy), Is. 2; Miss D. Grant (Grammar), 3s, 3. Four ladies left the mark and provided a great race. Miss Magee. on ss. went out from the start, with Miss Grant going strongly. Then followed Misses Farquhar and Roll. At the fifty yards mark Miss Bell camo up to Miss Farquhar, while Misa Magee was leading Miss .Grant by yards. In a great finish Miss Farquhar swam into second place, but could not catch Miss Magee, who won by three yards, a touch separating second and third. Time. 735.

[ 50 Yards Junior Boys' Handicap (under 15 years).—First heat: E. Johnston (Waitemata), 4s, 1; F. Howe (Waitemata), 4s, 2; C. Brown, 3. Time, 30s. Second heat : L. Smythe (Ponsonby), 1; W. J. Gunn, 4s. and S. Gardiner, 8s (Wnitemata), deud heat, 2. Tiino, 36 2-. r js. Final : Smythe 1, Brown 2, Howe 3. Won by a touch. Time, 35 2-os.

50 Yards Club Handicap.—First heat: D. E. Keane (Ponsouby), 4s, 1; J. Meikle OVaitemata), bet, 2; A. Roper (Ponsouby), ss, 3. Time, 20 l-ss. Second heat: H. Homiston (Wnitemata), ss, 1; I. Clark (Waitemata), 7s, 2; A. J. Baker (Grammar), 6s. 3. Time, 29 2-ss. Third heat: It. Crewther (Waitemata), ss, 1 ; J. Simmons (Waitemata), ss, 2; C. Wclson (Waitemata), 3s, 3. Time, 30s. Final: Keaue 1, Clark 2, Homiston 3. A good race. Keane challenged at the distance and came out to win by a touch. Time, 295. ■00 Yards Junior Girls' Handicap (under 15 years).—First heat: Miss XL Johnston (Waitemata). ss. 1; Miss M. Bell (Waitemata), scr, 2; Miss N. Coutts (Parncll), 3s, 3. Time. 38s. Second heat: Miss S. Brown (Waitemata), scr, 1; Miss D. Harvey (Parnell), 2s, 2; Miss M. Nolan (Parnell), 4s, 3 Time, 35 3-ss. Final: Miss Johnston 1, Miss M. Bell 2, Miss Brown 3. Time, 3'J l-ss. 33 1-3 Yards Tiny Tots Handicap (boys under 12 years).—B. Gardiner, 3s, 1; XGee, Is, 2 ; 11. Ashby, 2s, 3. Won by two yards. Time, 2(is. • 33 1-3 Yards Tiny Tots Handicap (girls under 12'years).—E. Bell, 3s, 1; J. Harvey, ss, 2; E. Boag, ss, 3. Time, 295. Water Polo.—Waitemata A 7, beat Ponsonby 0 ; Waitemata B 6, beat Mt. Edeu 0. GRIER'S SECOND APPEARANCE. The series of carnivals featuring Keg. Grier, the Australian c-hampiou, will be continued at the Tepid Baths to-morrow afternoon. The visitor will be seen in the 220 yards test and a special IUO yards handicap. In order to afford the young idea an opportunity of seeing this high-class swimmer in action, reduced prices of aumisslon have been struck for this carnival. The following handicaps have been declared in •connection with the gala—' Club Handicap, 100 Yards.—-4{. Grier scr, A. Adamson Iβ, L. Fairgray Is, J. Enwriffht 3s, E. Cunnold 4s, J. Meikle 4s, D. Pelhaui 4s, N. iladdos ss, E. Bradley ss, C. McLean Cs, T. Itowell Bs, T>. Keane 9s, C. W-elson 9s, G. King 10s, J. Parker 11s, ItStephens lls, S. Kindley 12s, J. Johnston 13s, J. Barker 13s, P. Wordeu 13s, L. Stockley i:is. Boys' Handicap. 66 2-3 Yards.-R. Ashby scr. It. Amnan scr, L. Sniythe Is, <-• Brown 2s, J. Dick 2s, W. P. Trisley as, A. Spraggon 4s, W. Guun 4s, E. Johnson 4s, FHowe 4s, R. Hill 4s, J. Nolan Gs, B. Hill ss, H. Bourke ss, E. 'Burton ss, 11. Ashby 7s, C. Olson Bs, P. Gardiner 10s. Backstroke Handicap, 100 Yards.—L. FairSrav scr, X. (Stockiey 3s, C. McLean ss, A. J. Morris Bs. Ladies' 'Handicap, 66 2-3 Yards.— J. Bell scr, M. Farquhar scr, D. Grant Is, E. Grant 2s, D. Magee 2s, L. Coutts 3s, E. Champion 4s, M. Bell 6s, M. Johnston 6s, T. O'GarTT Ss, H. iledlund 9s, 31. Goldsworthy os. Girls' Handicap. GO Yards.—Hanlon scr, M. Bell scr, Brown Is, I. Harvey 3s, -M. Forrest 3s, M. Johnston ?.s, H. Heilluml 4s, X. Coutts 4s. iX. Nolan os, M. !Bray (is, £•• Koefoed 6s, E. Bryant 7s. Novice Handicap, 5o Yards.—H. Heminston scr, A. Raper Is, G. King Is, L. Barker 2s, W. Whitley 3s. Invitation Scratch Race, 320 Yards.—lt. Grier, A. Adamson, G. Bridson, D. Pelham, E. V. Cunnold, J. Enwrlght. PUKEKOKE SCHOOL SPORTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) PUKEKOHE, Thursday. The annual swimming , sports of the •Pu.kekobe Technical Hijrh School were held yesterday afternoon. The winners are as under:— ■Boys' Junior Championship, 25yds.— •Stokes 1, Keven 2. Time, 10 2-ss. Girls' Championship, 25yds.—H. Holmes 1, I). Lysnar 2, A. -Lyennr 3. Time, 21s. Boys' Senior Championship, 25yds.— Cowan 1, Bathgatc 2, Linzan 3. Time, 10 3-os. Boys' Open Handicap, 25yds.—McAnally 1, Fountain. 2, McKinney 3. Time, JS 2-ss. Girls' ■Championship, 50yds.—'N. Holmes 1, D. Lysnar 2. Time, 50s. Boys' Senior Championship, 50yds.— Cowan 1, Bhthgate 2, Stokes. 3. Time, 395. Boys' Junior Championship, 50yds.— Keven 1, Stokes 2. Brooks 3. Time, 42 2-ss. Boys' Corfu Dive.—Cowan and Chotbolt (dead ieat) 1. ißathgate 3. Girls' Neat Jump.—M. Nixon 1, A. Lysnar and M. Leathern (dead heat) 2. . Girls' Handicap, 25yds.—A. Bricknell 1, J. MoKennii 2, M. Leathern 3. Boys' Handicap. 50yds.—Bathgate 1, Linzan 2. Time, 4Ss. Boys' Breast Stroke Champlonsliip, 25yds. Keven 1, Brooks 2, Stokes 3. Time, 24 2-ss. Girls' Championship, 100 yds.—ll, Holmes 1, D. Lysnar 2. Time. 2m 2s. Boys'. Senior Championship, '200 yds.— €owan 1. Girls' Neat Dive. —D. Lysnar -1, J. McKJnna 2. •Boys' Handicap, 100yds.—Linzan 1. Girls' 'Breast .Stroke Handicap, 23yds.— J. McKinna 1, H. Holmes and C. Gilbertson ■(dead heat) 2. • Time, 30s. •Boys' Race (beginners).—Allan 1, C'artwrieht 2. Girls' Handicap. 50yds.—A. Craij; 1. Boys' Neat Dive.—Lowrie 1, Donaldson 2, James .3. Boys' Championship, 100yds.—Cowan 1. Time, lm 85s. Girls' Esg and Spoon Race.—A. Craig 1, ■E. Iloneyford 2, C. Gilbertson 3.

Girls' Back Race, 25yds.—A. Craig 1, E. Wisnesky 2. Time, 375. Boys' Long Plunge.—Shotbolt 1, McAnulty 2, Whltmore 3.

Boys' 'Breast Stroke Championship, 25yds.—'Cowan 1, 'McKinney 2. Time, -255.