ATHLETICS.
MEETING AT ROTORTTA. TRIANGULAR COMPETITION. An athletic meeting under the control of the Rotorna Athletic and Cycling Club was held last night in the Government Grounds, when Wellington athletes and 'Auckland cyclists competed against representatives from Rotorua. Conditions were unfavourable owing to a strong southerly. Wellington defeated Rotorua in the athletic events by 23 points to 22. No points were awarded for the cycling contests. Results:— BSO Yards.— J. H. Barnes (Dunedln) 1, M. Matthews (Rotorna) 2, J. Barter (Rotorua) 3. Time, 2.15. Relay Hacc. —Rotorua 1, "Wellington 2. 100 Yards.—Wilfry (Wellington) 1, Furlong (Wellington) 2, Steele (Kotorua) 3. Time, 10 3-ss. Putting the Shot.—Perry (Wellington) 1. P. Sheaf (Rotorua) 2, A. Herewini (Rotorua) 3. Distance, 33ft 10in. High Jump.—Christophers (Rotorua) 1, Ferry 2. Height, sft lin. Javelin Throw.—A. Herewini 1, Perry 2, Peterson (Rotorua) 3. Distance, 120 ft. 440 Yards.—Crowe (Wellington) 1, Phillips (Wellington) 2, Matthews (oßtorua) 3. Time, 54 l-ss. 220 Yards.—Furlong 1, Steele 2, Welkly 3. Time, 30s. One Mile Cycle.—Dwight 1, Bell 2, Haycock 3. Time, 3.3. Cyclists' Pursuit Race.—Bell, Howe, Haycock and Vanghton (Rotorua) 1; Dwight, Nicholson, Markham, Webster (Auckland) 2.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 308, 30 December 1933, Page 13
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