ATHLETICS.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19462, 8 November 1928, Page 6

ATHLETICS.

AMERICANS' VISIT STILL POSSIBLE ?

[THE PBESS Special Service.] WELLINGTON, November 7. Though the Foreign Relations Committee of the American Amateur Athletic Union would not sanction extension of leave to allow an American team to tour the Dominion, the New Zealand controlling body has not yet given up hope of obtaining a visit from a United States team. . Steps are now being taken to place

the matter before the proper authorities and it is possible that the decision may be revised within the next few weeks. The New Zealand Council surmises that the American body acted as it did because of the fact that athletics in the States are becoming commercialised and that some American athletes and visitors to the Republic have received large rake-offs from the gates which they drove. However, the American Union is to be told the true position in the Dominion, that small entrance fees are charged and that the refusal to allow American teams to visit New Zealand may have the effect of retarding the development of athletics here. Previously the New Zealand Council explained the position to Baron de Coubin, the president of the International Federation and the facts were placed before the Federation by Mr H. Amos, manager of the New Zealand Olympic team, during his visit to Europe. Thus it is apparent that a misunderstanding has arisen and there is even considerable doubt as to whether the United States Foreign Relations Committee has heard from the International Federation. The position\ is the more piquant because shortly Australia is to be risited by the famous German athlete, Dr. Oito Peltzer, who may be affected by the New Zealand situation. .

WEST CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL SPORTS.

The annual sports of the primary department of the West Christchurch School were held on the Polo grounds. In the competition for the Waller Cup, presented to the bo; gaining most pointß in championship events, W. Moore and A. Almond tied w*th twenty points each. They are to be bracketed as the 1928 champions and each will receive a medal at the annual presentation of prizes. Big entries were received in every event. Results: — BOYS' EVENTS.

75 Yards under 10—C. Brownie 1, A. Boyd 2, J. Hart 8. Under 11: A. Almond 1, R. Baker 2, Li Archbold 3. Under 12: P. O'Brien 1, Albert Day 2, S. Dumpleton 3.

100 Yards-Under 13: S. Baker 1, C. Ohlson 2, L. Johns 3. Under J4: D. Fisher 1, G. Busfield 2, It. Brettell 3.

100 Yards, open—W. Moore 1, N. Kennel] 2, G. Cane 3. 75 Yards Siamese Race, under 12—A. Almond and J. Eibblewhite. 100 yards: R. Brettell and C. Jordan.

Claes Relay Race—Standard VI.: C. Baker, C. Jordan, R. Brettell, K. Rennell. Long Jump—Under 12: A. Almond 1, F. O'Brien 2. Open: W. Moore 1, C. Jordan 2. •

Sack Race, under 12— E. Rickerby 1, S. Riley 2. Open: P. Murray 1, S. Cumberpatch 2. Championship special: E. Rickerby. High Jump—Under 12: F. O'Brien 1, Albert Day 2. Open: R. Brettell 1, N. Rennell 2. 220 Yards, under 11—A. . Almond 1, A\ Boyd 2.

410 Yards, under 13— F. O'Brien. 1, A Almond 2"

880 Yards, open—W. Moore 2, C. Jordan 2, N. Bennell 3, D. Johnston 4; 75 Yards Consolation Race, under 11— R. Dowdle 1. G. Miller 2, R. Clemence 3. . 100 Yards Consolation Race, under »18—' B. Barßarel 1, .T Bingham 2, J. Sullivln 3. .100,/ Yards Consolation.., Race, open—H. Jennings 1, B. Thompson 2, M. Miller 8.

GIRLS' EVENTS. 60 Yards—Under 10: Norma Wilson 1, Audrey Morrin 2, Nola Davis 3. Under 11; Gladys Bergaman 1, Ruth Atkinson 2, Vivian Mase 3. /76 Yards—Under 12: Phyllis Chamberlain 1, Norma Chamberlain 2, Phyllis Merrin 8. Under 13: Violet Welsh 1, Ruth Kett 2, Noeline Boyd 3.

' 100 Yards—Under 14: Ada Wallace 1, Betty Andrews 2, Agnes Brakenridge .3. Open: Olwyn Howard 1, Phyllis Chamberlain 2, Iris Riley 8. Siamese—Under 18: Adelaide Melrose and Violet Welsh 1. Open: Olwyn Howard and Iris Biley 1.

Skipping—Under 11: Ruth Atkinson 1, Norma Wilson 2, Gladys Bergaman 3. Under 18: Violet Welsh 1, Phyllis Chamberlain 2, Phyllis Merrin 8. Open: Iris Riley 1, Olwyn Howard 2, Norma Chamberlain 3. Relay, under 12—Phyllis Merrin, Phyllis Chamberlain, Agnes Kinky, Norma Chamberlain.

Relay Race, open—lris Riley, Olwyn Howard, Betty Andrews, Haidie Melrose. Sack Race,' open—lris Riley 1, Adelaide Melrose 2, Grace Nixon 3. 50 Yards Consolation Race—Under' 10; Gwen Bartlott 1, Helen Mason 2. Under 11: Elsie O'Donnel 1, Rqna Balmer 2.

75 Yards Consolation Race—Under 12: Olga Davis 1, Duloie Crutch 2. Under 18: Grace Nixon 1, Ruby Parish 2 KM Yards Consolation ' Race, under 14—. Edna Arnold 1, Joyce Tooley 2, Peggy Gray 8. 100 Yard 3 Special, Open—Eunice Hart. 75 Yards Speo\al Consolation, under 12 — Muriel Moore 1, Ada Crutch 2, Joan Ward 3, Edith Popkin, Lucy North.

DUNSANDEL SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

Mr H. F, Wright presided over' the annual meeting of the Dunsandel Sports Association, at which there was a good attendance.. The balance-sheet showed that a profit of £1 lis 4d had been made on the last sports meeting, and that the bank credit was £46 16s Bd. The following officers were elected:— Patrons, Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, M.Ii.C, and Mr D. Jones; president, Mr H. F. Wright; vice-presidents, Messrs N. >" J. Brown, F. Smith, J Boag, D. W. Westenra, James Burgesß, A. Cunningham, C. A. Wright, H. W. Johnston, Jas. Walker, G.. W. Kime, H. Washbourne, £. J. Ohatterton, James Aldridge, R. H. Johnston, J. D. Stewart, O. R, Hatchard, J. J. Allan, F. Chamberlain, D Gillanders, E. Barnett, John Walker, G. Scott, T. A. Walker, J. H. Tyler, K. Skurr, J. Mackie, Winter, Breach, O. Ohatterton, and '&. J. Caldwell; secretory, Mr R. L. Chatterton;', treasurer, Mr A. Macpherson; General Committee, Messrs R. Claydon, E. Sollitt, A. John, S. Tweedy, R. Brough, W. Hampton, T. Jamieson,. D. McLaughlin, A. J. Hill, H. G. Cain, F. B. Owers, D. P. Cameron, E. Upston, E. A. Washbourne, R. Claydon, K. W. Macpherson, John Walker, W. N. Walker, W Sheat, A. Macpherson, Jas. Wraight, D. T. Wraight, P. Stephens, E. G. Wright, E. J. Ohatterton, D. Macpherson, G. H. Sheat, C. M. Sheat, J. H. Skinner, C. H. Upston, H. W* Johnson, Jas. Aldridge, A. J. Sheat, L. Smith, T. Noble, H. A. Brown, H. Parris, F Chamberlain, J. Allen, J. Gardiner, E. G. Pocock, and alsO handicappers, judges, stewards, sub-committees, and other officials for sports day. ... It was apreed- that the president, secretary and Mr J. J. Allan should arrange for a pipe band for sports; day, January Ist. A recommendation was passed to the committee that a tug-of-war event should be added to the nrogramme. A suggestion that an official of the Centre should be requested to attend the sports as referee was adopted.