ATHLETICS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 45, 23 February 1931, Page 13

ATHLETICS.

CARLTON WINS.

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U.S.A. sprinter, defeated

AUSTRALIAN'S GOOD FORM.

(By Telegrapn.—Special to Star.)

WELLINGTON, Saturday.

Keen interest was shown in the International 100 yards and 220 yards test races staged on Athlctic Park to-day, in view of the fact that «T. Carlton, the Australian sprinter, was to meet the famous American, George Simpson. Tlic Australian was in great form, and won easily. The time, 10 2-ss, is explained by. the fact that the race was run against a strong wind. The placings were : — ,T. Carlton (Australia) 1 G. Simpson (U.S.A.) - C. Jenkins (Wellington) •> Won by 21 yards, _ with half a yard between second and third. Time, "10 2-ss. Simpson, who holds the world's record for 220 yards, was the first man to turn in 9 2-5s for the 100 yards. Carlton, of New South Wales, the greatest sprinter in Australia and New Zealand, holds the Australian and Australasian titles, and recently broke the Australian record. Carlton's win against Simpson was an easy one. He got away to a lightning start, and at 50 yards was two yards to the good. Simpson did not make liis usunl speedy start, and seemed to be thunderstruck. when Carlton shot out. As a spectacle it fell flat. Carlton winning easily against one of Wellington's piping nortlierlies. What this wind meant can only be gauged by the time of the race. Seven thousand spectators sat tight, and gasped, when Carlton took the race so easily. After 20 yards Charlie Jenkins filled third place, but nobody was watching tht rest of the field, all eyes being on Carlton speeding ahead. It seemed a long hundred yards, and one wondered what hatl happened to Simpson. Hopelessly beaten, he faded out. while Carllon flashed on. Simpson was the first to congratulate Carlton on his win. A good sportsman, ho was not making excuses for a wretched run.

After leading by 2d yards for throe laps, Klser was sensationally beaten in the mile by Bayno, the Tetone idol. - In the furlong Carlton liad a lead of two yards when 120 ynrds* hart beon covorod. but Simpson collnnsed flnd Ml over, and Carlton won ensily. Simpson had strained a muscle in his left leg, the same muscle that gave way during the 1024 Olympic trials. Night racing in cold air is said to be responsible. Mile Scratch. — Rnyne (Wellington) 1, Kiser (America) 2, Gibbons (Wellington) 3. Time, 4.34 4-5. Kiser took the lead from the start, and soon opened up a good break from the other throe competitors. Going with a nie_e regular pace, lie had an advantage of 3o yards at the end of a lap. 25 vards at the end of tiie second lap. and about IS yards at the end of the third lap. The race looked to be well over when Bnvnc clrnlloncod, nnd soon decreased the lead establislied_ by the visitor. With 100 yards to ko, Kiser appeared to he in difficulty, while Bayne was coming very strongly, _ He overhauled the American at every stride, aijd in the straight finished full of runn'mr to win hv five yards. Gibbons and Troffer were well bael:.* third and fourth respectively. Putting the Shot.—H. Rothert (U.S.A.), scr, 51ft lin, 1 : W. Robert (JOin). 4Sft Oin, 2: F. .Tones (12Jin) and P. Perry (lOJin). 40ft IOMn, 3. This was Rothert's best put in New Zealand to date, and he beat the New Zealand record by sft I'm. 220 yds International Test Race.—,T. Carlton (Australia) 3. C. Jenkins (Wellington) 2. J. Fleming (Wellington) 3. Time. 22 l-ss. There were only four competitors. Simpson drew the inside and Carlton the outside. The race provided a sensation. The field got away to a perfect start, Carlton taking the lead turning into the straight. Carlton had a load of about two yards. Simpson was making an effort to catch the Australian when he collapsed about 25 yards from the tape. Carlton went on to win by 5 yards, with a similar distance between second and third. Simpson had no chance with Carlton, who, on the day, ran the American off his legs.

Throwing the Javelin.-— S. A. Lay (Haworn), 182 ft IOJn. 1: H. K«th<n;t (America). 175 ft Sin, 2; I". Jones (3uft), 109 ft 2in, 3. 880 yds Handicap. — Watson (28yds) 1, O. Richardson (38yds) 2. C. Campbell (IS yards) 8. Time, 1.58 1-5. There was a field of? seventeen in the halMnlle. Ogft (Wellington) started on scratch with Kiser. At the end of the first lap Kiser was about 50yds behind the lender, with OgK ft few yards in front of the American. Kiser could make no impression on the field, but Ogg ran well into fourth place. Kiser finished last about 30 yards behind the winner.

CAKNIVAL AT KUMEU.

Tlie Kumeu Agricultural and Pastoral Society liclil a very succcssful sports carnival in place of its annual show in Kinlocli's Paddock on Saturday afternoon. The wea_ther conditions were perfect, and, in spite of a similar attraction near at hand, there was a record attendance. A pipe band was present, and the Highland dancing was a feature of the day's programme. The dancing programme was a very long one, the many entries making it necessary to continue the events In the evening. A carnival dance was held in the Ivumeu Hall In the evening also. Following are the results: — CYCLING EVENTS.

Half-mile Cycle Handicap, open.—W. F. Smith, 130 yds, 1; \V. Pratney, 35yds, -; F. Taylor, 130 yds, 3. Time, 1.18 4-5. One Mile Amateur Cycle Handicap.—First heat: K. Spragg, 125 yds, 1; G. J. Whiteliouse, 100 yds, 2; G. P. Clark, SOyds, 3 ; J. H.- Wade, scr, 4. Time, 2.40. Second heat: fcj. Webster, 140yas, 1; A. Mackie, scr, 2; H. It. Uwight, scr, 3 ; S. Baird, UOyds, 4. Time, 2.48 4-5. Final: Wliitehouse, 1; Mackie, 2 ; Baird, 3. Time, 2.00 4-5. One Mile Junior Amateur Cycle Race. — L. Oxton, 55yds, 1; 1. Bellini, 05yds, 2; S. Ward, lUOyds, 3. Time, 2.57 3-5. Two Miles Amateur Cycle Handicap.—lv. Spragg, 240 yds, 1; li. Baston, 270 yds, and G. J. Wliitehouse, 200 yds, dead-heat, 2. Time, 5.3D 1-5. One Mile Cycle Handicap, open.—W. Pratney, 05yds, 1; S. Hayes, scr, 2; A. R. Sergeant, 220 yds, 3. Time, 2.52 -±-5. Two "Miles Cycle Handicap, open.—W. Archer, 210 yds, I; K. liae, 2ioyds, 2; H. Clay, 100 yds, 3. Time, 5.3' J. blow Cycle Race. —A. li. Sergeant and J. Whitten, dead-heat, 1. and Miss Cycle Race.—J. H. Wade, 1. Match Cycle ltace.—J. H. Wade, 1. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Boys' Race, 13 to 15 j'ears.—M. Rae, 1. Girls' Race, 13 to 15 years—lv. Copping, 1; J. Paterson, 2; E. Addison, 3. Primary Schools' Relay Race, for Herbert Smith Cup and Medals. —ltivcrhcad School, I. Sack Race. —G. H. Cutler, 1. lOUyds Handicap.—A. E. Butler, Giyds, 1; R. Ball, 11yds, 2; G. H. Keliett, 10yds, 3. Hop, Step and Jump.—J. A. Coster, 1; G. H. Keliett, 2; L. Wilson, 3. Distance, 4011 Tin.

220 yds Handicap.—A. A. Best, 20yds, 1; li. Montgomery, 22yds, 2; G. fl. Keliett, l'Jyds, 3. Time, 22 2-ss. High J urn p.—R. Montgomery, 1; J. A. Coster, 2. Height, sft lln. 220 yds Hurdles.—G. Matlileson, owes syds, .1; J. A. Coster, owes syds, 2; G. H. IvclleU, scr, 3. NOVELTY EVENTS. Apple Eating Competition.—H. Gurney, 1. Stockwhip Competition.—W. Sinton and F. Shortclirf, equal, 1. Single Ladies' Race.—Miss Parkinson, 1; Miss Burrows, 2. Wheelbarrow Race. —M. Kennedy and Miss Hunter, 1. .Married Ladies' Race. —Mrs. Smith, 1; Mrs. Witlicy, 2. Three-legged Race. —M. McGuirc and Miss Parkinson, 1. Tug-ol'-war.—Albany team, 1.

CANTERBURY TITLES.

CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday

The Canterbury championship athletic meeting was held to-day at Lancaster Park. A still' north-west breeze affected the times of the races to some extent. The results of the championship events were as follows: — ICO Yards.—G. IP. Hart 1, R. Cordcry 2, J. B. Macfarlane 3. Won by 2yds. Time, 10 1-os. 220 Yards.—R. Cordcry 1, H. C. Cox 2, J. B. Macfarlane 3. Won by ljyds. Time, ""440 Yards.—O. C. Harley 1, M. A. Blackmore 2, A. Bullivant 3. Won by 4yds. Time, 50 2-ss. BSO Yards.—o. C. Harley 1, D. I<\ Anderson 2, R. Poff 3. Won by 3yds. Time, 2m. One Mile.—M. McDonald 1, C. S. Ell 2, R. M. Barrer 3. Won by syds. Time, 4m 30s. Three Miles.—R. M. Barrer 1, M. R. Robinson 2, h. Smith 8. AVon easily by 200 yds. Time, 15m 2Ss. 120 Yards Hurdles.—.T. W. Taylor 1, E. G. Young 2, A. M. Watkins 3. Won by a yard. Time, 1(5 4-ss. 440 Yards Hurdles. —L. G. Willis 1, E. Lunn 2, M. 11. Mullany 3. Time, til l-ss. One Mile Walk.—lo. B. McKenzie 1, A. A. Gudsoll 2. Won by 50yds. Time, 7m 57 2-ss. Women's 75 Yards. —E. Martyn 1, E. Hay 2, HI. McKenzie 3. Time, 9s. Women's 100 Yards.—E. Martyn 1, E. Hny 2, M, McKenzie 3. Time, 12s. Javelin Throw. —F. T. J. French, 140 ft 2in, 1; K. Brown, 2; M. E. Collier, 3. High .Tump.—R. H. Neville, oft 7Jin, 1; H. C. Morris and W. S. Brettell tied for second place witli sft 4?ln. Pole Vault.—W. J. Batstone, Oft Oin, 1; G. Hart, Bft Oin, 2. Hop, Step, and Jump.—Tj. E. Smith, 42ft sAin, 1; R. H. Neville, 42ft 3in, 2; J. G. Kelson, 41 ft Gin, 3. „ T Long Jump.—R. Neville, 21ft TJin, 1; J. G. Nelson, 2; A. M. Watkins, 3. Putting the Shot.—N. R. Anderson, S6ft Hin, 1; K. Brown, 2; D. J. Barnes, 3.

AMATEUR MEETING,

AUCKLAND CLUB'S EVENT,

Owing to tlie Auckland Centre of tlie New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association not. being able to hold the Auckland provincial amateur athletic, cycling and field games championship meeting before March 21. when the proceeds will lie devoted to the Mayor s earthquake relief fund, the club championships of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club set. down for this evening and Wednesday next, will be put off for a week.

LYNNDAIiE SPORTS. There was a good attendance at the New Lynn sports ground on Saturday when the Lynndale Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club staged a series of events. The proceeds of the afternoon are to be donated to the funds of the New Lynn dental school clinic. There were several events for the children, and also competitions for best decorated prams and "bicycles. Results of the leading events are as follows: — 100 Yards Open.—First heat: N. F. Funnell (Oiyds) 1, A. J. Elliott (scratch) 2. H. Greep (9yds) 3. Time, 10s. Second heat: E. G. Kedgley (OJyds) 1, V. Walker (25yds) 2, A. Warren (7yds) 3. Time, 0 9-10s. Final: E. Kedgley 1, H. Greep 2, V. Walker 3. Time, 10s. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—H. Browne (80yds) 1, H. Blumenthal (150 yds) 2, B. Scott (140 yds) 3. Time, 2.27 1-5. Won l>y five yards, Browne took the lead half-way roynd on the final lap, and easily stalled off the second man. One Mile Open.—H. McNeil (100 yds 1; W. Brlggs (70yds) and L. C. Barker, dead heat, 2. Time, 4.25. A big field lined up for this race. The scratch men could not catch the limit men. McNeil got to the front in the second lap, and won easing up by ten yards. Putting the Shot (161b). —F. Burrows 10ft 6in), 35ft XHn, 1; N. F. Funnell (7ft), 35ft lOin, 2; B. Parkes (10ft), 35ft 4in. 3. Two Mile Cycle Handicap.—H. Browne (100 yds) 1, H. Mcllroy (80yds) 2, H. Bluemcnthal (300 yds) 3. Time, 5m 475. Seven riders took part in this race and for the first six laps were together Browne rode another sterling race and maintained his lead for the last half-mile and won by two lengths, four lengths separating second and third riders. 440 Yards Handicap.—E. G. Kedgley (20vds) 1. G. Mitchell (15yds) 2, D. Kerr Tav'lor (14yds) 3. Time, 50 2-ss. Won by two yards, the same distance between second and third. 440 Yards Relay (four runners each).— Technical Old Boys 1. Auckland Universities 2. Auckland Club 3, Lynndale 4. Time, Throwing the Javelin.—F. Burrows (55ft), 187 ft 75in, 1; H. Creep (45ft), 161 ft 1118, 2; H. Hogg (45ft, IGOft Sin, 3.