OLYMPIC GAMES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 185, 6 August 1936, Page 7

OLYMPIC GAMES.

WOODERSON FAILS

Lovelock Qualifies for 1500 Metres Final.

OWENS WINS HIS THIRD TITLE. United Press Association. —Copyright. (Received 10 a.m.) BERLIN", August 5. The sensation of the Olympic Games to-day was the failure of S. C. Wooderson, British mile champion, to qualify for the 1500 metres. In this event the New Zealander, J. E. Lovelock finished second witli J. E. Cornes in the heat won by Gene Venzke, United States. Jesse Owens, the American negro, in winning the 200 metres final, in record time, annexed his third title at this Olympiad, having previously been successful in the 100 metres and the long jump. The special correspondent of the Australian Associated Press says the 1500 metres was run in cold, windy weather. The crowded stadium included Herr Hitler, who thus far has not missed a day.

Lovelock ran a sensible race, being content* to qualify with the minimum of exertion.

Gerald Backhouse (Australia), running with a badly injured ankle, was among the leaders in the first lap, but was almost crippled towards the end, and he finished third to last in a field of 10.

L. Becalli, winner of the event at Los Angeles in 1932, was never threatened.

Wooderson, who recently beat Lovelock's British record for a mile, finished fourth to last in the fourth heat. His failure to qualify is a great disappointment at the British camp, as he was regarded as the chief British hope after his victory in the British championship over Lovelock. Wooderson repeatedly made efforts to improve lxis position in the later stages, but was stalled off by the leaders. His elimination removes the chance of the anticipated classic fight with Glenn Cunningham (United States), Lovelock and Venzke (exholder of the world's indoor record). The (inal will be notable for the number of former finalists competing; Becalli having won at Los Angeles, with J. 15. Cornes second, P. Edwards third, Cunningham fourth, and E. Ny (Sweden) fifth.

It appears that Owen's original world record long jump of 20ft BJin still stands, yesterday's feat being only an Olympic record. The incident is another instance of muddle, as the announcer at the stadium who declared that 8.00 metres (20ft 5.31 in) was a world record, was unaware that Owens had previously jumped further. Also ho did not know that the International Federation, on Monday, had ratified it as a record. Detailed results: — 200 Metres (218 Yards 2 Feet). (Holder of title: Eddie Tolnji, United States, 21.2w.) Semi-finals. —First heat: M. Robinson (United States) 1, L. Orr (Canada) 2, W. van Beveren (Holland) 3. Time, 21.15, equalling the Olympic record established by Owens yesterday. Second heat: Jesse Owens (United States) 1, M. Osendarp (Holland) 2, P. Haenni (Switzerland) 3. Time, 21.35. Final. —Owens (20.75) 1, Robinson (21.15) 2, Osendarp (21.35) 3, Haenni 4, Orr 5, van Beveren (i. The winner's time is another Olympic record. 50 Kilometres Walk (31 Miles 130 Yards). (Holder of title: T. W. Green, Great Britain, 4h 50m 10s.) Final.—H. Whitlock (Britain), 4h 30m •41s, 1; A. Schwab (Switzerland), 4h 32m 9.25, 2; A. Bubenko (Latvia), 4h 32m 42.25, 3. The time is an Olympic record. 1500 Metres (1610 Yards). (Holder ot title: 1.. BeealK, Italy, 3 ill 31.-s.)

! First Heat. —E. Xy (Sweden) and Glenn Cunningham (United States), dead-heated, 1; W. Boettcher (Germany), 3. Time, 3m 54.85. Second Heat. —Gene Venzke (United States), 4m 4s, 1; J. Cornes (Britain), J. E. Lovelock (New Zealand), deadheat, 4m 6s, 2. Third Heat.—L. Becalli (Ttalv) 1, M. Szabo (Hungary) 2, P. Edwards (Canada) IS. Time, 3m 55.05. Fourth Heat. —Goix (France) 1, Sanroniani (United States) 2, Schaumburg (Germany) 3. Time, 3m 545. Gerald Backhouse (Australia) failed to qualify in the third heat, and S. C. Wooderson (British mile champion) failed to qualify in the fourth heat, from which V. P. Boot (Xew Zealand) was scratched. Women's 80 Metres Hurdles (About 87 Yards). (Holder of title: M. Didrikon, U.S.A., 11.75.) Semi-finals. —First heat: Signorina Valla (Italy), ll.Gs, Olympic record, and equalling the world record; Miss Taylor (Canada) and Fraulein Steur (Germany), both 11.7. Second heat: Fraulein Braaketer (Holland), Fraulein Eckert (Germany) and Miss Schaller (United States), all 11.8, practically deadheating.

Discus Throw. (Holder of title: J. V. Anderson, United States, 102 ft 4Jin.) Final. —K. Carpenter (United States), 50.48 metres, approximately 105 ft 7.4 in (an Olyni;* record), 1; G. Dunn (United States'). 49.36 metres, 2; G. Oberweger (Italy). 49.23 metres, 3. 3000 Metres Steeplechase (One Mile 1521 Yards). (Holder of title: 1925, T. A. Loukola, Finland. 9m 21.Ss: 1932, 3450 metres, V. Iso-IIol!o, Finland, 10m 33.45.) First Round. —Tlie lieat-winners included: Dompert (Germany), 9m 29.25; Iso-Hollo (Finland), fim 41.25, and Tuominen (Finland), 9m 50.Cs. 110 Metres Hurdles (120 Yards 1 Foot). (Holder of title : G. J. Saling, United States. 14.65.)

First Heat. —T. • Laverv (South Africa) 1, L. O'Connor (Canada) 2. Time, 15s. Second Heat.—F. Pollard (United States) 1, J- Thornton (Britain) 2. Time, 14.75. Third Heat. —D. Finlay (Britain) 1, T. Murakami (Japan) 2. Time, 14.75. Fourth Heat. —R. Staley (United States) 1, L. Lavehan (Argentina) 2. Time, 15s. Fifth Heat.- —F. Rownes (United States) 1, W. Wegner (Germany) 2. Time, 14.55. Sixth Heat.—Lidinan (Sweden) 1, Ivanovic (Yugoslavia) 2. Time, 15.15. Watson (Australia) failed to qualify.