ATHLETICS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 25, 30 January 1934, Page 14

ATHLETICS.

AUCKLAND CENTRE SPORTS.

PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS,

LARGE ENTRIES FOR SATURDAY.

The Auckland Centre of the New Zealanc Amateur Athletic Association will conduct the twelfth provincial championships at th( Auckland Domain cricket ground on Satur day. Good entries have been received, ant some really fine racing is nssured. Several of the champions will not be defending theii titles. N. F, Cooper, the mile and thret miles champion, is suffering from a serious ankle injury; P. T. Bowie, the 120 yds hurdle champion, is now in Wellington ; D Kerr-Taylor, 440 yds hurdle champion, is recovering from a serious accident; T. H. Gilmour, who won the discus throw, is now domiciled in Otago; the javelin champion, G. J. Sceats, has been transferred south, and Mrs. Harris, the 100 yds ladies' champion, is also suffering from an injury which has necessitated her retirement. Good entries have been received from the countr; I athletes, competitors from Whangarei, Rotorua, Hamilton and Cambridge being represented. The following entries have been received, the holder of the title being given in parentheses:— 100 Yards (A. J. Elliot, Auckland).—W. Roberts, F. G. Fraser (Grammar), W. E. Phillips, A. ,T. Elliot (Auckland), J. Cargill, N. F. Funnell (Lynndale), L. R. Hook, V. R. Walker, W. S. Bainbridge (Technical), A. M, Wall (Hamilton), H. Steele (Rotorua). 220 Yards (A. J. Elliot, Auckland).—W. E. Phillips, A. J. Elliot (Auckland), J. Cargill, N. F. Funnell (Lynndale), V. R. Walker, W. S. Bainbridge (Technical), F. G. Fraser (Grammar), A. M. Wall (Hamilton), | H. Steele (Rotorua). 440 Yards (W. S. Bainbridge, Technical). T. S. Finlayson (Mount Albert), W. E. Phillips, W. E. Buckley (Auckland), E. G. Kedgley, G. T. Mitchell (University), W. S. Bainbridge, W. H. Stevenson (Technical), C. .1. Thompson (Hamilton), W. C. McCombie (Lynndale), A. J. Sayers (Grammar). 880 Yards (L. C. Barker, Technical).—R. G. Eade, L. C. Barker, A. G. Bradley, G. T. Midgley, R. V. O'Donnell (Technical), L. H. Johnstone (Grammar), T. S. Finlayson (Mount Albert), G. Whye, A. G. Hill (Auckland), E. G. Kedgley, G. T. Mitchell (University), C. J. Thompson, P. G. Lindsay (Hamilton), R. I'. Hill (Whangarei), R. J. Crawford (Ellerslie), J. Valdcr (Papatoetoe). One Mile (N.F. Cooper, Technical). —K. Pinson, F. E. Watt (Grammar), J. I. B. Neil, A. G. Bradley, R. V. O'Donnell (Technical), A. H. Atton, J. W. Savidan (Auckland), A. R. Wilson (Whangarei), P. G. Lindsay (Hamilton), J. Valder (Papatoetoe), W. A. Briggs (Lynndale). Three Miles (N. F. Cooper, Technical). — J. I. B. Neil (Technical), A. H. Atton, J. W. Savidan. A. E. Waters (Auckland), A. It. Wilson (Whangarei), B. H. Birtwhistle (Grammar). 880 Yards Walk (R. S. Cameron, Technical).—A. L. Killeeu, E. J. Laird, R. S. Cameron (Technical), G. W. Rogers, C. J. May (Lynndale). One Mile Walk (R. S. Cameron, Technical). —A. L. Killeen, E. J. Laird, R. S. Cameron (Technical), G. W. Rogers, C. J. May (Lynndale).

mo Yards Hurdles (P. T. Bowie, University).—W. Knight (Grammar), T. H. C. Caughey (University), F. A. Finlayson (Mount Albert), J. K. Logan, C. It. C. Jones (Auckland), W. A. Fausett, B. M. Murray (Technical), C. A. Kpeukc (Cambridge), G. 1). Thompson (Ellerslie), A. H. Malcolm (Hamilton). 220 Yards Low Hurdles (first time on programme).—\V. Knight, A. J. Sayers (Grammar), J. Healy, <j. T. Mitchell, I\ Hackett (University), C. It. C. Jones (Aucklund), C. A. Speake (Cambridge), O. It. Morgan (Whangarei), W. H. Stevenson, B. M. Murray (Technical), A. H. Malcolm (Hamilton), F. A. Finlayson (Mount Albert). 440 Yards Hurdles (D. M. Kerr-Taylor, Mount Albert).—J. Healy, H. D. Ball (University), F. A. Finlayson (Mount Albert), B. M. Murray, W. H. Stevenson (Technical), W. G. Thompson (Auckland), A. H. Malcolm (Hamilton). Pole Vault (J. Ferguson, Technical). —B. M. Murray, J: Ferguson (Technical), W. Kepple (Hamilton).

High Jump (N. It. McKay, Whangarei).— , P. Hackett, J. W. Allen (University), W. A. . Fausett (Technical), G. West (Mount Albert), C. A. Speake (Cambridge), N. It. McKay (Whangarei), J. Christopher (Itotorua). Long Jump (O. It. Morgan, Whangarei).— J. C. Frendergast, H. K. Brainsby (University), A. C. Bridle (Auckland), K. D. ltcid, P. C. Spittal (Grammar), J. Lynch, A. S. Wilshere, It. S. Brown (Technical), S. Carter (Cambridge), O. R. Morgan (Whangarei I. Hop, Step and Jump (O. R. Morgan, Whangarei).—J. C. Prendergast, H. K. Brainsby (University), A. C. Bridle. J. K. Logan (Auckland), S. Carter (Cambridge), It. S. Brown (Technical), O. It. Morgan (Whangarei), P. C. Spittal. (Grammar). Shot Put (D. H. Grant, Auckland). —A. Bissett, A. C. Bridle (Auckland), N. B. McKay (Whangarei), D. H. Grant, J. Lynch (Technical), K. D. lleid, E. Finch. Discus Throw (T. H. Gilmour, Technical).—M. W. Ling, K. D. Keid (Grammar), A. Bissett, A. C. Bridle, B. Finch, A. O. McLean (Auckland), J. Lynch. D. H. Grant (Technical), C. J. Thompson (Hamilton). Hammer Throw (D. H. Grant, Auckland).—M. W. Ling (Grammar), A. Bissett, E. Finch (Auckland), J. Lynch, D. H. Grant (Technical), N. R. McKay (Whangarei). Javelin Throw (G. J. Sccats, University).—A. C. Bridle (Auckland), D. H. Grant, K. D. Gillespie (Technical), K. D. Keid (Grammar). ■ 100 Yards Ladies' (Mrs. Harris, Auckland). —Misses D. Mullins (Auckland). J. McConnell, G. Thomas (Lynndale), It. Tilby (Ellerslie), J. Armour (Kiwi), B. Cottrell (Itotorua). . • 100 Yards Junior (J. Harrison, Hamilton). —G. Hiscock, S. Bezzant, A. S. Wilshere (Technical), C. H. Knight. H. Gregory (Grammar), T. Bloekley (Auckland), J. R. Harrison (Hamilton), N. Charlton (Cambridge). A. H. Cairn (Lynndale), C. McCormlck. ' SBO Yards Junior (G. T. iMulgley, Ellerslip).—J. Stacey, W. G. Baker. A. G. Anderson (Lynndale), S. Bezzant, D. Ohms, P. N. Laird (Technical), It. V. Whitten, F. E. Watt (Grammar), T. Bloekley, J. Shanahan. A. E. Waters, G. P. Johnstone (Auckland), N. Charlton (Cambridge). W. S. Bent, I It. Pulman. O. C. Wood (Papatoetoe). 440 Yards Ladles' Relay (Lynndale A.A. and CO. —Auckland A.A. and C.C., Lynndale A.A. and C.C. . ,„ „ One Mile Medley Relay (Technical College | Old Boys' A.C). —Grammar, Auckland, Technical. University, Lynndale, Hamilton. In addition four handicap events will be held. The following handicaps have been declared by Mr. Alwyn Moon:— 150 Yards Open Handicap.—A. Wnu, ser; G. D. Thompson, V. C. Spittal, 2*yds; W. E. Buckley, C. R. C. .Tones, W. G. Thompson. 3yds: A. V. Pawson, W. Knight, R. r. Hill, 4yds; N. Charlton, 4Jyds; A. B Boss, syds; J. A. Thompson, 6yds: A. O. McLean', D. N. Rac, 7yds; R. W. Day, 1000 Yards Onen Handicap.—J. Valder, scr: H. T. J. McNeil. 28yds: A. G. Bradley, J. Meanie. 30yds; R. J. Crawford, .T. P. Dolan, 35yds; W. G. Baker, R. Harris, A. G. Anderson, 40yds; O. Wood, 55yds: R. Gibbs, G. Catcs, 60yds; J. W. Galaughcr, 65yds. . ~ .. . ' Til Yards Open Handicap (ladies).— < Misses G. Thomas. J. McConnell, scr: B. Cottrell. 2vds; J. Armour, 2Jyds; H. Daw- ' son. 3yds: R .Tilby, M. Meare, 4yds; D. < Mullins. 4*yds; Mrs. Moore, syds; Miss A. iteid. RJyds. | Shot Put (sealed handicap).—D. H. . Grant. W. G. Thompson, K. D. Gillespie, J. C. Tipping, Ling. ;