HURDLING FEAT
EUSTACE CLOCKS 15S For the third time recently, A. Eustace was timed last night to run the 120 junior hurdles in 15s. This is four-fifths of a second better than the recognised New Zealand record. He was competing in the Auckland club's championships. In the absence of R. Agate there was not strong opposition to D. M. Harris in the 220 yards, which he won easily. Harris also competed in the half-mile and won easing up in 2.1 4-5. Results were:— Seniors.—22o Yards: D. M. Harris 1, H. W. Farley 2. J. Burgess 3. Ten yards, one yard. Time 22 4-5. 880 Yards: Harris 1, J. Tracey 2, J. Pringle 3. Won easing up. Time 2.1 4-5. Juniors.—22o Yards: B. Beach 1, R. Berry 2. R. Gordon 3. Three yards, one yard. Time 23 4-ss. Mile' W. S. Opperman 1, J. Pringle 2. Time 4.54. 120 Yards Hurdles: A. Eustace 1. Easy win. Time 15s. POINT CHEVALIER CLUB.—Ladles—7s Yards: P. Jonkers 1, H. Cartwright 2. M. Goddird 3. Time, 9s. Junior Men—looyds: D. Walker (scr) 1. B. Johnston (15yds) 2: N. Clarke (Byds) 3. Time 10s. Open—44oyds: T. Dias (50yds) 1, M. Herewhini (60yds) 2. G. Edwards (20yds) 3. Time, 47 3-ss.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 39, 15 February 1945, Page 7
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