INTER VARSITY SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 480, 13 April 1909, Page 9

INTER VARSITY SPORTS.

SHIELD COES TO CANTERBURY. INTERESTING,.CONTESTS. ' About 1200 people assembled; at the Basin • Reserve yesterday to'witness, the contests in connection with tho eighth annual inter- ' Varsity athletic championships, . The spectators included a largo proportion of members . of tho fair sex, who took a keen interest in tho various events. On the whole, tho fields • were fairly numerous, , and competition was distinctly, good. Tho track, 1 which improved as tho day advanced, was in fair , order, but it was "bumpy in places, and tho grass was too .long. By gaining most points, Canterbury College secured the shield for tho fourth time. . One now record —in connection with the mile flat-pwas created; the previous , best performance for tho 120 yards hurdles was equalled; tho record' for .the' 100 yards was broken, but tho now record was not allowed owing to'the fact that the raco was run with the- wind; and tho best previous performance for-the mile walk was eclipsed. ' Tho Score Sheet. ■Following is ; tho list of points'in connec- « fcion with each event :— v ■ ■ ■•■■ • ■ ■.■•-,'■

••''■ The aggregates for the previous years were as under, tho points for tho i first four years being 6, .3,1 for Ist, 2nd, andj3rd, and sub.scquently 2 and 1:— : ■ '■'.- 1903-C.C. 44, O:U. 24, V.a 22, A.U.C. 10. 1903—C.C. 53, .0/0. 32, A.U.C. 27, V.C. 8. 1904-0.0.-52, O.TJ.-44, A/U:0. 19,V;C. 5. ,1905-O.U. 52, C.C. 45), V.C. 15"i, A/U.C, "190&-O.U. 16, C.C. 12, .V-.0..-6, ■A.TJ.O. 2. 1907—0. U. H, V.C. 12, A.U.C. 9, C.C. 4. 190S—V.C. 17, O.U. IO.iC.C. 9, A.U.C. 3. Success of the Canterbury "Flyer." / Among the oompotitors were several. ath- ( lctes who took part at the recent N.Z.A'.A.A. ■ championship meeting; ( Of the performers, none attracted more attention than Opie, tho Canterbury "flyer," who had, run second in the JOO yards and 220 yards championships to , the Wellington crack Woodger. Compared with Woodgor, tho southern runner is shorter ind 'more; sturdily bnilt. If anything, ho appeared to get off tho mark quicker than the local champion.is, , wont to do. In his events yesterday he* shot away early, in the race, and maintained such'a hot pace that his opponents were unable, to-raluco tho gap. His time- for the 220 yards championship, in ■which there woro. eight starters, was 23 4-5 nee, which is only 1-5 of ! a second slower than the university record. Opio was next seen in the 100; yards championship, for which'there were sevon competitors. His time, 10 l:ssec., was better.than tho previous/host perform-, ance, but-no record-was allowed as he had' the advantage of tho .wind. Then, again, in the 440. yards flat Opie had.no difficulty ~in' winning: from fonr other' competitors in63sec:, which is creditablo time. The Canterbury sprinter also assisted his side in the relay race, when he again,; showed a fine turn of speed. . ... -Dougall Breaks a-Recprd. Of the other, none was more popular than L." A. Dougall, the Canterbury College long-distance champion. Tall , and well developed, Dougall . showed that he could cov«r tho ground speedily with littlo effort.. It. is stated that, trials with Guy. Haskins lately havo improved him consider-i ably. In the mile race ho won as ho liked in' the record time of 4min. 36 3-ssec.—3 i-Sseo. faster than the. previous' best performance. His next appearanco was in the'half-mile championship, which ho accounted for in 2min. 6sec., after a grand spurt. In the three-mile race he met Bigg the champion in 1908. To tno disappointment of . tho •- spectators, Dougall, who had made the pace,. dropped out at tho end of two miles, just when RigK had got on level terms with him. Dougall also took part in tho relay race. Conspicuous Local competitors. Most conspicuous among- the local competitors were A. H. Bogle, A. T. Duiican, and £. Rigg. In tho 120 yards hurdles Bogle's time equalled thoprovious'best performance, viz.} 17 1-qsec. .Bogle again \ displayed his ability at hurdling over tho quarter-mile, which he was fortunate. to, win.- In the ; broad jump he gained second place with a meritorious effort. Duncan came second to 'Opio in the 100 yards, 220-yards, and 440 yards—a fine -record—besides assisting his college to sccuro second place in tho relay race. • Although ho had to be content to tnko second placo to Dougall in the mile, which, as before mentioned, was done in record time, Kigg turned tables on the southern champion in the three milo race,' which ho won in ISmin. oGsec, or 13sec. slower than thetimo which ho took to do tho distance on tho oc- ■ casion of tho Catholic Club's recent sports. ■ List of Offiolals. Credit is duo to .the-officials for the sue- 1 - cess which attended their efforts. Their names wore:—Referee, Dr. A. K. Newman: stewards, Messrs. J. W. Joynt and 'F. A. .do ]a Mare; track judges, Professor T. H. Eaktctfield, Professor Hunter, ■ and A. Davies; field judges, Messrs. T. S. Rdnaldsou, \V. H. ■ Jones., and-.G. P. Andevson; walking jiidgo, Mr} T. W.. Leslie; tiniekeupers. Messrs. L. 'Wj Ludwig, W. 1«\ Ross, and G. S. Hill; Btarter, Mr; T. AV. Leslie; marshal, Professor T. A. Hunter; clerk of course- and lap-taker, Mr. J. L. Short;'marksman, Mr. J. W. Hoenan; megaphonist, Mr. J. C. Popo; press stewards, Messrs. G. P. Dixon, G. M. Hogben, and J. P. Thompson; result board stew- . ards, Messrs. A. Paterson and A. Tudhopo; call stewards, Messrs. G. Gower (0.U.) and G. S. Boglo (V.C>; numbpr steward, Mr. E.' ,W. Ir.dor. ' RESULTS. , ■;■■ (V.C. signifies Victoria C'nlloge; 0.U., Otago University: C.C, Canterbury College; A.U.C., Auckland University. Collsga). . PUTTING lGlb. WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion: L. JI. Tansey, O.U. N.Z. University record: Usft. Tim*, H. Stowe, C.C'., Wi- • " G. S. Collyns, C.C, ...."....... 32ft. 9in. H. Hamilton, O.U. 32ft. siu. H. Wills, A.U.C .'.. 30ft. 7Jin. . Other competitors: J. "Wilson. 0.U.; O. M. Hope, C.C; and P. A. Wilson, V.C. ' ■ ONE MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. championAL. Dongall. C.C. N.Z. University record: 4nun. dOsee., E. G. Foster, O.C, 190-lr. ■ ; - 1. A.'Dongall, C.C I." 1 T. Bigg. V.C. \.Z""".'." 2 E. E. Batnfor'd, A.U.C' I! Also took part: P. Daviu, 0.U.; W. A. Gray A.ir.C.; O. C. Mnzengarb, 0.U.; mid I), s! Smith, V.C Kigg went off. in tho, lead. At. the c,ml of half a Jnile Dougall -went alicnd of him. From this out 'Dougall set off at a great paco, with Eigg in pursuit, and Smith in third place. When the final lap was entered Doußnli had a lead of 20yds. from Piiga, who was ,Si)ycis. in advanco of Smith. .Throughout tha last lap Dougall increased his lead, eventually winuing from Kigg by 60yt!s. In the-tussle for third pmeo Bamford beat .Smith jri tbe straight. The time of 'limn. 3G 3-ssec. eclipsed tho pre- . vious record by 'i 2-ssec. 220 YARDS FLAT CIIAJIHONSHIP. Present''champion: P. W. B. ..Goodbnliero, V.C. N.Z. University record: 23 3-ssjc, W. H. Moyes, C.C, 180-4. '.' ■ ' e. Opie,, c.c .:: i A. T. Duncan, V.C.,,.....,, 2 Q. S. Etrack.' V.C. ....'. <■„.;'.. a

Other entrants were: J. M. TCydo, 0.U.; L. H. M'Bride, O.U. j F. W. Soliramin, C.G. i end It. E. Taylor, A.U.C Opio had tho inside place, A good start was effected. 'Duncan showed slightly in front at tho outset. Then Opie shot out, and when a third of tho distance had been covered hud an .advantage of a couplo o£ yards. By llio time the straight was reached Opio was throe yards to the good. Duncan challenged in ginnd style, and succeeded in reducing Hie gip ly a yard, Strack led the remaining competitors by a oouple of yards. Time. 23 l-ssec. ; ■• LONG JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP, Present champion: F. W. B. Goodbehere, V.C, N.Z. 'University record, 21ft. llin., C. M, Gilray, 0.U., 1907. P. Rands, 0.U., 19ft. Sin ■'•• 1 A. H. Bogle, V.C., 18ft-Din. " ■ G. S. M'Kenzie, C.C., 18ft. 2in 3 The winner, Eov. Kands, obtained/ second place in-this event at tho Now Zealand championships, covering 20ft. 9in. . There- also took part: J. M. Hyde, O.L.i N. R. Jacobson. A.U.C; and R. B. Taylor, A.U.C. , 120 YARDS HURDLE CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion: A. H. Sagle, V.C Best performance, 17 l-ssec, T. M. Holmden, V.C., 1907. University standard, 17sec. First heat: A. H. Bogle, V.C, 1; B. Lonsdale, C.C., 2. Also took part: C. K. Hobbs, A.U.C.; and F. -Rands, O.U. Time, 17 l-ssec Second heat: G. S. .M'Kenzie, C.C., 1; C. H. l<. Strack. V.C, 2. Also competed: W. Thomas, O.U. Time, ISsec. Final :— •A. H. Bogle, V.C. , J E. "Lonsdnle, C.C - Also started: G.-S. M'Kenzie, C.C.,; and C. H. E. Strack, V.C. , This was an easy win for Bogle, who *on_by. half-a-dozen yards. M'Kenzie and Strack tell, the former rather heavily. If Strack had not come down he would probably havp got second place. Time. 17 l-ssec. . 830 YARDS FLAp CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion:'P. M'Cnllum, CC, N.Z. University record, 2inin. 3 1-Ssec, A. S. Henderson, V.Q, 1902/ L. A. Dougnll, C.C. 1 . P. 'M'Cnllnm. C.C ~ 2 . N. E. Jacobsen, A.U.C 3 Also ■'competed: J- 'D. Brosnan, V.C; P. Da vie, 0.U.; W.- A. Gray, A.UIC; L. Potter, O.U; and E. C Prendeville, V.C. Jacobsen led throughout the first round. Entering the back stretch for the second time M'Cnllum went to tho front. He remained in the van until the bend was reached, when Dougall spurted and won easily by 7 yards. Time, 2mm. 6sec. , i ■HAMMER-THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP. ■• Present champion: H. Hamilton, O.U. N.Z. University record, 103 ft. 3in., J. Davie, 0.U., 1005. ' H. Hamilton, O.U 99ft. lljin. J. Wilson, O.U 94ft. Gin. There was also another competitor in G. S. Collyns/C.C, who threw 90ft. 2in. 220 YARDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS' HANDICAP. J. Anderson (Clyde Quay), 11yds. 1 i W. Leggat (Mount Cook), 29yds. ...... 2 Other starters: L. Patrick (Worser Bay), scr.; H. Curry (Mount Cook), iyds.; L. Lorken (Terrace), syds.;' H. Smith (Terrace), 7yds.; L. Brown (Clyde. Qua} , ), 7yds.; F. Chance (Mount Cook), 9yds.; C. Knight (Mount Cook), 10yds.; A. Cox (Karori), 10yds.; C. Caulton (Mount Cook), 17yds. j, and J. Gelhor (Clydo Quay). Time, 29 2-Ssec. ' ■ ' . 100 YAEDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. ■ Present champion: F. W. B. Goodhehere, V.C. N.Z. University record, 10 2-sse.-.., R. Hay, A.U.C, 1903. '.-, E. Opie, C.C 1 . A. T. Dunca/i, V.C 2 G. S. Strack, V.C. 3 Also took part: J. M. Hyde, 0.U.; L. B. M'Bride, 0.U.; and F. W. Schramm, C.C. A splendid'(start \vas effected in this/ercnt, after/one break away. Opie got off tin mark in grand' style. When half the distance had been traversed lie wasi'over a yard in front. Duncan, who was his nearest attendant, could , not (reduce ; the gap.- -The time was 10.1-ssec.. 1 • MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP. / Present champion: R. Twynoham. C.C. Eesc performance, 7min. 29sec.,#R.-,Tynoham,..C.C, 1908. N.Z. University standard, 7min. losec. A. Hamilton, O.U. ...../. ;..„... 1. . • R. Twynoham, -CO. -..'....... .$::. .: s. h..Eiiis, A;U.c. .■.......'..:...„•: ;.<Y.'■..;■ E. J. Wilson, CO.; and J. Wilson, 0.U., also took. part. , Enrly. in tho race, Wilson was disqualified for failing to lock his .knees. Twyneham went off in the van. Ellis was the noxt to mnko tho pace._ When the last lap was entered upon Hamilton was in front, Ellis being in second place, and- Twyneham third. Once Hamilton received a warning. Eventually Hamilton won by' 15yds. from Twyneham. Time, 7min. 21 ■2-ssec—7 3-ssec. faster .than previous best performance, but not a record, because 6 2-ssec. slower than the standard. 440 YARDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion: H. M'Chesney, O.U. N.Z. University record: 51 2-ssec, W. H. Voycs, C.C. R. Opie, C.C "... 1 A. T. Duncan, V.C 2 : G. % S. M'Kenzie, CC } 3 The other starters were: H. M'Chesney, 0.U.; and J. Eyari, V.C. 'Opio led throughout. M'Chesney was in second place until the straight was ranched, when Duncan and M'Kenzio passed him. Duncan went in pursuit of Opie, but the latter won by three yards. Time. 53sec. HALF MILE BOYS' WALK. J. Curry •'....'. ; -. ; \ A. Dobsou '. ;.... 2 As usual, thcro were a largo number of competitors in this'event Curry, who is a diminutive boy, won comfortably, Dobson, who had challenged him, tiring., Time, 4mfn. 3 -J-ssec. HIGH JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. Present-champion : : W. Oliphant, A.U.C. h.Z. University record: sft. 61m., C. F. D. Ocok. C.C, 19DG. !.■•-. \ .. A. W. Brookfleld, 0.U., sft. 4in. :. 1 A. G.' Marshall, A.U.C, sft. 3in. ■ . 2 ■ A. E. B. Eichardson, A.U.C, sft. lin. 3 Brookfield, who takes a short run, and jumne with great ease,/failed in an attempt to break the record. i •JJHREE MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP.' Present champion: T. Rigg, V.C Best'performance:'l6niiu. 6 2-ssec, T. Harrison, 0.U., 1907. N.Z. Univorsity standard, loinin. 3(:£ec. T/Eigg, V.Cj ;.:... l' D.. S. Smith, V.C . 2 Other competitors: E. E. Bamford, A.U C • L A. Dougall, CC; E. Edie, 0.U.; O. C. Mnzongarb, O.U. ■ i . ■ . Edie drow out at the ond of half a mile, Bam-' ford at a uiilo and a half, Dougall, vht had led,up to that stage,-at two miles, and Mazengarb at 2i miles. Rigg won by half a lap from Smith. The times were-: One mile, 4min. 56seo:; 2 miles, lOmin. 33sec.; and full distance, 15min. 50sec. . 410 YARDS HURDLE CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion: A. H. Bogle, V'C NZ University record: 62 2-ssec, A. -S. ilonderson! V.C, 1903. ■ ■' • - A. H. Boglo, V.C l C._H. E.'Struck, V.C 2 M'Kenzie, who had led from the outset, snd was in a good position, had the misfortune to |ttill at the second last jump. Time, 65 l-ssec. . THREADING THE NEEDLE RACE. Open to university students. W. Thomas and Miss MTtae 1 Bwnn Brown and Jlisd Haslett ...... 2 PICK-A-BACK RACE. Hogben and Heeiian ..: i Indor ami Smith .......,..'. 2 RELAY RACE (One Mile). Open to teams from compstinc colleges. Otago (L. Potter, .V Davie, Brookfield, ■ and J,. 11. Jl'JJnde) ■ 1 ' Victoria College (A. T. Duncan, J. Bvaii" .Prendevilio, piv! J; , . A. Wilson) .... . ' 2 Canterbury (G. h,. iil'Kcnzie, [{. Opie L Dougall, and P. M'ft'alliim) ' 3 Auckland (Gray, Jacobsen, Banifordj aiul Richardson) j. Won-by α-couplo of yards. Time, omiii, 14 '1-Sscc. '.L'UG-OF-AVAR. 1 .- First round: Otug) University boat Victoria College. Canterbury College bsut Auckland University College. Final: Canterbury College beat Otago University twice out of three pulls. Opie won Hie cup for tho must points in tho meetrns. lie secured six points as aptinst h H. Bogle's (Victoria College) five. ." J

■'■■■■■■ '■■•'■■■ ■ ■' £'■■'-' : >, ' , • . ' •". ,3 . p ri -p , ■ . ■.■■■: 3 to 3 to . o 3 -so to ca : %£:'' «•- '"-a . ■ . ■ ■ rt o ' ; ■«-**£) ' -w S i PJ'fi o .. .. , :-■• OO p>O OP «!t3O Putting weight : — Mile-flat ... ... 2 /■ ■• 1 — — 220 yards ...' • ... 2 .(.: 1. , — — . Long Jump ,... —' 12 — : , . 880 yards ... '_ .... 3 — " — — Hammer throwing... — — 3 ■ — 1(10 yards ... ... 2 1 — — Mile walk 1 — 2 — High jump ...— —/ 2 1 440 yards ... ... 2 1 /,— — 120 yards hurdles.!; 1 2 — — Three-inile flat ... — 3 — — 440 hurdles ... — : ,'■-. 3 — — . . Totals ' ..; : 15 . 13 10'' 1