THE OLYMPIC GAMES.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20622, 11 August 1932, Page 9

THE OLYMPIC GAMES.

FOUROARED BOAT RACE. NEW ZEALAND BEATEN. DOMINIO.N PUGILISTS DEFEATED (UKITED PRESS ASSOCIATION —BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH—CCTYRIOUT.) (Eeceivcd August 10th, 5.5 p.m.) LOS ANGELES, August 9. In the race for four-oared boats with coxswain at the Long Beach Marine Stadium, tho New Zealanders failed to maintain the terrific pace which was set early, and tiring at the half-way mark finished third to the Italian and German crews. Brazil was last. The New Zealand crew was N. F. Pope (Hamilton) stroke, S. W. Cox (Canterbury), C. E. Saunders (Marlborough), J. D. Solomon (Otago) bow, and D. B. Gullery coxswain. The Italians forged ahead at the 500 metre mark, with the New Zealanders second. The New Zealanders' rowing became patchy at 1500 metros, and tho issue was between Italy and Germany. The Italians came out of the last 200 metres with a sprint and won by a length and a half, with the Now Zealanders three lengths behind Germany. Poland in the second heat led all the way to beat the United States by a length. New Zealand Pair Defeated. The New Zealand shell, in the pairs without coxswain, was manned by C. A. Stiles, stroke, and F. H. Thompson, the Avon (Canterbury) pair which won the last New Zealand championship. The Dominion crew drew the best lane, No; 1, in the second heat against Holland and England. The race resolved into an exciting battle between the New Zealanders and tho Englishmen when at GOO metres the Dutchmen lost the lead. The British pair fought stroke for stroke with the New Zealanders, who were showing power, but the Englishmen showed better technique. The New Zealanders .increased their rato of striking at 1000 metres, but the effort told tho tale and they weakened over the last 200 metres, finishing second by half a length, with the Dutch the same distance behind New Zealand. The system of scoring in rowing provides that tho winners of each heat shall enter the final, all the other crews entering for a row-off later. The first end second in this contest also enter tho final. Australian Sculler Wins Heat. Owing to illness, Buhtz (Germany) did not compete in the first heat of the single sculls, and the trial was confined to Miller and Pearce. From tho start Pearce set a long, easy stroke, and Miller was forced to strike at a higher rate in order to keep abreast of tho Australian, who never changed his low, regular rate of timing. Pearce at 609 metres gained a slight lead and seemed content to hold the American. Miller repeatedly challenged as they approached the finishing line, but Pearce, without increasing his rate of striking, held the lead, and sculling like a perfect machine passed the line a little over a length to the good. Pearce, who obviously had the measure of Miller all the way, finished breathing easily. Douglas (Uruguay) took the lead from Sonthwood and Wright at 1000 metres in the second heat, but was unable to withstand Southwood's vigorous challenge over the final 50 metres, the British sculler winning by half a length. Wright was last by 20 lengths. An expert prediction that tho course would be slow was borne out by tho times, which were all below the previous Olympic marks.

BOXING. New Zealand Boxer Eliminated. H. F. Thomas (New Zealand) in tho welter-weight class was pitted against the Italian Fabbroni. The New Zealander started aggressively and drew first blood with a straight left jab to tho face, but he himself went down for no count from a right to tho jaw. He was floored again, but once more rose without a count. He was groggy from the Italian's punishment at the end of the first round. Tho Now Zealander came out for the second round much fresher and was aggressive, but he was dropped for a count of throe by a stiff right cross to the jaw. The Italian had a clear advantage in this round. There was much clinching and, slow fighting during the third round, with some effective body blows delivered by the Now Zealander. The Italian won the decision and Thomas was eliminated. Purdie Defeated on Points. In the light-weight contest R. Purdie (New Zealand) met Bianchini (Italy). The New Zealander began by giving the Italian a boxing lesson, his left jab punishing Bianchini about tho face. Bianchini was swinging so widely that an accidental connexion misfht have done serious damage. The Italian landed a hard right to the chin, but otherwise missed 'repeatedly. It was Purdie's round. The Italian rushed in and landed a hard blow to the body. Tho New Zealander then feinted and hit his opponent with his right fist and floored him. but he was up in an instant. Purilio's left was bobbin? the Italian's head about. It was the Now Zealander 's round. They traded blows asainst tho ropes in tho third round, the Italian having the,, best of it. Ho landed two terrific rights to the chin and the New Zealander was Kros;srv, talcin)? a great deal of punishment, but he finished the round stronglv. The crowd booed tho decision for Bianchini and cheered Purdie lustily as ho left the ring. Other Bouts. Lang (U.S.A.) obtained a decision over Tirado (Mexico). Pereyra (Argentina) secured a decision over Hughes (Ireland). (France) _ obtained a decision over Ponce (Mexico). Genovez (Canada) obtained a decision over Vargas (Argentina). Kartz (Germany) was given a decision over Ko (Japan). Stevens (South Africa) was given a decision over Padialla (Philippine Islands). _ ,_„... In the 1471b class, Flynn (U.S.A.) obtained a decision over Sardella (Argentina). . , Barton (South Africa) obtained a decision over Flood (Ireland). New Zealand Team. Mr P. N. Bundle (manager of the New Zealand team) informed the Press Association that the final week of the rowers' training had produced the least satisfactory results, and he was not satisfied with the effects of the climate on their condition. He was more optimistic concerning the boxers. The weighing-in to-day resulted in the moving up of the New Zealanders a class, B. Purdie going from feather-weight to light, and H. F. Thomas from welter to middle, unless they can reduce within the next six hours. Owing to a sudden attack of influenza, Herbert Buthz, the German holder of

the Diamond Sculls, withdrew from the Olympic sculling championship, in which ho was to have met E. Pearce (Australia) and Bill Millor (United States) this afternoon in tho trials. 1121b Class. Louis Salica (United States) gained the decision over John Callura (Canada). Werner Spannagel (Germany) gained the decision over Juan Trillo (Argentina). Stephen Enekas (Hungary) defeated Gaston Fayaud (Prance). 1471b Class. Juolano Fabbioni (Italy) gained the decision over H. F. Thomas (New Zealand). Bruno Ahlberg (Finland) gained the decision over Tony Mancini (Canada). In the 1471b class, McCleave (Britain) won in four rounds from Eomero (Mexico). Fly-weight. Edelweis Eodriguez (Italy) gained the decision over John Gray (Philippines). Fencing. Cornaggia Mediei (Italy) . won the duelling sword title, winning nine out of ten bouts. Buchard was second and Agostoni (Italy) third. Gymnastics. The gymnastic experts of the United States and Hungary captured the honours in the Indian club, horizontal bar, and pommel horse events. Yachting. At San Pedro, Eeginald Dixon (Canada) won the sixth' monotype yacht race. The total points are now:— Holland ' .. .. 55 England .. .. 45 France .. •• 44 ■ Spain .. .. 44 Germany .. .. 44 Canada • • .. 39 United States .. .. 31 The yacht Bissbi (Sweden) won the six-metre title, defeating the United States Gallarit over a 10-mile course in 2hrs 31min 35sec. Star Class. Jupiter (U.S.A.) .. ..1 Tarmontane (France) •• 2 Joy of England .. ..3 SWIMMING RECORDS. AUSTRALIAN GIRL'S SUCCESS. LOS ANGELES, August 9. Swimming to-day in the first heat of the women's 100 metres backstroke, Eleanor Holm (United States of America) set a new world's record of lmin 18 3-10 sec. A new Olympic record was made by T. Yokoyama, of Japan, in the first semi-final of the men's 400 metres freestyle, his time being 4min 51 2-6 sec. Miss Clare Dennis (Australia) won the final of the women's 200 metres j breast-stroke, after a gruelling race, setting a new Olympic and world's record of 3niin 6 3-10 sec. There were six contenders in the first semi-final of the men's 400 metres free-style at the Olympic swimming stadium. Noel Eyan swam between Yokoyama and Taris, who spurted into a lead upon diving in. The others swam together for the first 20.metres. Eyan surged forward, and was second at 35 metres. The Frenchman increased his lead to two lengths at the first turn, and Yokoyama was third by a length. Eyan still led Yokoyama by half a length at the second turn, Taris being three lengths in the lead. Oyokata spurted into second at the end of 200 metres, fent was ousted from this position by Yokoyama. At the 225 metres ma'rk Eyan was fourth by a foot. The last three laps saw a sharp increase in pace by the leading swimmers, with Eyan falling rapidly back. Yokoyama, who was swimming right behind Taris at the end of 350 metres, began a dash to overtake the Frenchman, and succeeded in the last 10 metres, with Oyokata a few feet behind for third. Gilhnlan was fourth by two lengths, with Eyan valiantly trying to overtake him in a desperate spurt. The Australian's time was 4min 59 7-10 sec. It was announced that the first three in each semi-final would qualify, and although Eyan failed to do so he swam faster than Charlton, who qualified in the next heat. In the second semi-final Crabbe was comfortably in the lead, with Charlton second. At the end of 50 metres Spence was right behind. Crabbe increased his lead, and at the end of 100 metres was two lengths ahead. Charlton was half-a-lehgth ahead of Sugimoto, who had replaced Spence for third place. Crabbe in the next 50 metres increased his lead to three lengths, while Charlton -dropped back to third place, half-a4ength behind Sugimoto. Spence was a bad fourth. The Japanese in the next 50 metres increased his lead over the Australian to two lengths, but Charlton was swimming smoothly, and, apparently certain of qualifying, wa* not using up his strength. Crabbe and Sugimoto wero fighting for first place at the end of 250 metres, with Charlton third by two lengths and a-haif. me American iu the next pool length increased his lead to six metres. Charlton was two lengths behind the Japanese. Crabbe in the last lap augmented his lead to four lengths, with Charlton catching up on the Japanese to finish a third of a length behind him. The Australian's time was smin 2 1-lOscc. ' Women's Backstroke.

In tb© women's 100 metres backstroke Miss tfonnie Mealing had four opponents, including Miss Holm ana Miss narding. Thus three, or the world's best were in the first trial. Miss Mealing had lane .No. 2, and took several seconds to find her balance and settle down to her stroke. Over the first 25 metres she was fourth. Miss Holm, who took the lead from the start, approached the end of the first lap two yards clear of Miss Harding, Miss Mealing now being a yard farther off, third. She was improving her speed, but lost ground at the finish of the first lap, where Miss Holm turned beautiful y to speed farther ahead. Miss Mealing increased her pace over the final 10 metres, forcing kss Holm right out. The American held her two-yard advantage, however, throughout the final lap, Miss Mealing haudilv defeating Miss Harding for second" place. The Australian gave the impression that she could hare AWM** faster, but seemed content with second plaoo Her official time, lmin 3-ssec-< ui lied the Olympic record. The second heat proved to be a duel between Miss Danes and Miss MeSheehy. The latter led the British girl to the last 10 metres. Miss Danes then, spurted, to beat the American b> m Mis S s Braun set all the pace in the third heat, her expert turning enabling her to increase her lead. Miss Cooper challenged the leader over the final 25 metres, but the Dutch, fflri had a good reserve, winning decisively Swimming Relays. Japan won the final of the 800-metre swimming relay, fishing half a poollength ahead of the United States. This lead was piled up by the first two swimmers, and although America's last two swimmers (Hawaiians) fought bitterly to reduce the victors' lead, they were unable to gain as much as a foot. The Japanese, in setting a new sensational record of Bmin 58 2-ssec, reduced Australia'B 1912 Olympic time by lmin 13 l-ssec. 'Hungary finished third. All three place-winners broke the 1928 Oivmpic record. , The 200 metres breast-stroke final was won by Clare Dennis (Australia). Miss Dennis's Victory. Miss Dennis swam the race of her life in the final of the 200 metres breast-

stroke, and victory was uncertain until 10 feet from the finish. If took tremendous nerve and strength to beat opposition of such calibre as she faced. A careful estimate of the contest would indicate that her superiority lay in her speed in making the turns, and her reserve of strength in the last tremendous spurt. The Australian led after tho first tarn, but Miss Jacobsen went half a length to the front at the end of 100 metres. The Australian's speed at the turn again placed her in front, while Miss Machata took second place from Miss Jacobsen. Tho last-named, who swam best in the stretches, again assumed the lead at the end of 150 metres, and Miss Dennis once more went ahead at the turn. Miss Jacobsen overhauled her at the 175 metres mark, with Miss Machata just behind. The culmination of the race came at 190 metres. Miss Dennis literally lifted herself out of the water, while Miss Jacobsen, who was about exhausted, fell back. Miss Machata was also weakening, and would have been a poorer second if the race had lasted another 25 metres, but as it was she was only one-tenth of a second behind the Australian. Miss Dennis made a movie talkie, saying into the microphone: "I naturally am very glad to win this Olympic championship. Australia is a long way from here, and the journev home will be so much shorter becauseVf my victory." Men's 400 Metres Free Style. First Semi-final. T. Yokoyama (Japan) * ..1 Jean Taris (France) .. .. 2 T. Oyokota (Japan) .. .-. 3 J. Gilhula (U.S.A.) .. ..4 N. Eyan (Australia) .. ..5 P. Costolli (Italy) .. ..6 Time, 4min 51 2-ssec—a new Olympic record. Second Semi-final. C. Crabbe (U.S.A.) .. ..1 N. Sugimoto (Japan) .. 2 A. Charlton (Australia) .. 3 G. Parentin (Italy) .. .. 4 W. Spence (Canada) .. ..5 Time, 4min 52 7-10 sec. Women's 100 Metres Backstroke. First Heat. Eleanor Holm (U.S.A.) .. 1 Bonnie Mealing (Australia) .. 2 Phyllis Harding (Great Britain) 3 Maria Oversloot (Holland) .. 4 Misao Yokoto (Japan) .. 5 Time, lmin 18 3-lOsec—a new world record. Second Heat. Elizabeth Davies (Great Britain) .. .. .. 1 Joan McSheehy (U.S.A.) .. 2 Euth Kerr (Canada) .. .. 3 Time, lmin 22«ec. Maria Lenk (Brazil) was disqualified for an illegal turn. Miss W. Denouden scratched. Third Heat. Mari Brann (Holland) .. 1 Margaret Cooper (Great Britain) .. .. .. ■ 2 Marjorie Linton (Canada) .. 3 Time, lmin 23 4-ssec. Jennie Maskal (South Africa) and Louisa Eobert (United States) scratched. Miss Harding qualified as the best third. 800 Metres Swimming Belay. Japan .. .. .. 1 United States .. ..2 Hungary .. .. .. 3 Canada .. .. .. 4 Britain .. .. .. 5 Argentina .. .. .. G Brazil .. .. .. 7 I Women's 200 Metres Breaststroke. Final. Clare Dennis (Australia) .. 1 H. Maehata (Japan) .. .. 2 E. Jacobsen (Denmark) .. :; M. Hinton (Britain) .. .. -4 W. Hoffman (U.S.A.) ..5 A. Govednik (U&A.) .. 0 J. Cadwell (U.SJL.) .. 7 Time, 3min 6 3-10 sec, anew Olympii and world's record. Water Polo. The United States (4) drew with Germany (4). Following were the results .in the rowing competition;— Fours with Coxswain. First Heat. Italy 1 Germany ... ... ... 2 New Zealand ... Brazil ... ... ... * Time 7min 6sec. Second Heat. Poland ... ... ••• 1 United States ... 2 Japan ... ... ... 3 The' only starters. Time tmm 4 l-ssec. Pairs Without Cox. Second Heat. Great Britain .... ... 1 New Zealand ... «• 2 Holland ..". ... ■... » Great Britain's time was 7min 47sec, and New Zealand's 7min 50 1-lOsec Single Sculls. In his heat It. Pearce (Australia) defeated Bill Miller (United States). Time, 7min 27sec. / ' Pairs Without Coxswain. First Heat. ' Poland •• } France ... ••• ••• * United States ... ••• 3Single Sculls. Second Heat. Leslie Southwood (Britain) ... 1 Gullermo Douglas (Uruguay) ... 2 Joe Wright (Canada) ... * Time, 7min 42 3-ssec. SUNSHINE IN LOS ANGELES. ROWING REPRESENTATIVE'S LETTER. Mr Somers W. Cox, of Winchestei street, Christchurch, a member of the New Zealand rowing team at Los Angeles, in a chatty letter to his mother, Mrs P. H, Cox, refers to the splendid time the team is having in preparation for the big races. Tho letter, dated July 14th, was posted at Olympie village. It reads as follows* — I "We are hard at training now, going down to Long Beach every day and getting back for tea. Long Beach is i about 30 miles away—too far for one ! day—and we hone to move down there soon. The people here are giving us u. wonderful time. We are the only crew at Long Beach so far, and the people don't seam to be able to do enough for ns. We have been taken, over the Paramount Studios and we saw them making movies. Their fake scenery is wonderful. We have not been photographed for the movies yet, but I believe we are going to be taken to-day. "It is remarkable how many New Zealander3 there are about the world. Nearly every day we meet one or another. No. doubt they all gather round to see us. Jackson and myself were walking down the hill the other day and a woman in a car pulled, up and made herself known —picking the fern on our pockets. She came from Auckland some years ago, and happening to be in Los Angeles, thought she would look us up. "The weather is wonderful here—it never rains and is always sunny. In faot, it gets too hot in the middle o! the day. The village is beginning to fill up, and more are arriving every day, "It is rather difficult trying to tali with the men from so many different countries. We have a lot of fun witt one chap from Columbia. When he firsl arrived he could not speak, oi English, but he comes dojKs*to oui rooms, and he is now becoming quite good. We are teaching him to swear.'