NATIONAL FENCING

Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33676, 28 October 1974, Page 3

NATIONAL FENCING

i (N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND. Youth triumphed over experience in the men’s individual foil title of the national fencing championships at the week-end. Dethroning the defending champion, R. Peterson (Wellington). the 18-year-old S. Clarke (Otago-Southland) displayed surprising maturity. When Peterson led 4-2 in the decisive encounter it appeared to be all over for Clark, but he recovered brilliantly to win the bout 5-4. Peterson, however, was not extended in winning the sabre. This put him and Clarke level for the coveted Master-at-Arms Trophy, with G. Stratigopoulos (Wellington) also a strong contender. The epee event today will determine the holder. Results:— Men’s foil.—lndividual final: S. Clarke (Otago-Southland). 5 wins, 0 losses, 1; R. D. Peterson (Wellington). 4. 1,2; G. Stratigopoulus (Wellingtonl. 2, 3. 3; B. Dorking (Otago-Southland), 2. 3. 4; R. Gavfer (Auckland!, 1. 4. 5: D. Dobbie (Canterbury). 1. 4. 6. Teams: Auckland 1. Wellington 2. Canterbury. 3.

Women’s foil. —Final: Mrs D. Gard (Auckland). 5,0, I; Mrs G. Horne (Auckland). 4. 1. 2; Mrs J. Fenton (Auckland), 3. 2,3; Mrs R. Sharfe (Auckland), 2,3, 4; Miss L. Calver Auckland). 1, 4. 5: Mrs L. Pomeroy Auckland), 0. 5, »6. Sabre. —Final: Peterson, 5, 0. 1; Clarke. 3. 2.2; S. Tillman Canterbury L 3. 2.3; Stratigopoulos, 2,3, 4; W. Hudson (Auckland), 2. 3. 5; D. Muller (Auckland), 0, 5. 6.