AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 104, 28 January 1924, Page 4

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

A CHRISTCHURCH MEETING SUCCESS OF WELLINGTON BOY WALKERS By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, January 26. A successful athletic meeting was hold at English Park this afternoon. J.he gntlioring was conducted by the combined athletic clubs of the Canterbuiy district. The presence of some IV oilington athletes added to the interest of the meeting. Principal results wore 106 Yards Flat Handicap. Hayman (Christchurch), 12yds., 1; f nut) 7yds., 2; Maxwell (Christchurch), 6vds’. 3. Time, 23 4-ssec. 220 Yards Open Handicap.—lrisher, 9yds„ 1; .Haymian, 19yds., 2; Rome, 6 ' V 446 Yards’ 11 Boys’Walk (under I®) — Syd Boron (Wellington), 1; Sam Boran 2; Hendron (Waimate), 3. T one Race (Jeanne Etevteneaux Cup).—Clanterbury (Jeaiwu Taylor). C. M. Yates G. H Maxwell C. Goodman), 1; Wellington A.A.C., 2. Won by 15 yards, lime, Sniin.. 51soc. THE CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME The following is the programme for the Australasian championship meeting: First Day, February 6— < “ han ' l ’'°^' d P s : 100 yards, heats and final; 440 yards, heats; 120 yards hurdles, heats and high jump, 161 b. shot, long jump, 440 yards hurdles, heats if necessary. Handicap: 100 yards, 1 mile. Second Day, February 7.—Championships: Decathllon, events, three-mile championship, 161 b. hammer; medley race, flag .relay championship). Third Day, February B.—Championships: Decathlon events and three-mile walk; school races and cycle race. Final Day, February 9.—Championships- 220 yards, heats and final; 440 yards, final; 440 yards hurdles, final: 880 yards one mile, mile walk, throwing javelin, discus, pole vault. Handicaps: 440 yards, 880 yards, one milo cycle.