AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 83, 2 January 1929, Page 14

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

PLIMMERTON SPORTS CLOSE COMPETITION Twice postponed, the Plimmerton sports meeting was held on Monday. Although the weather was misty at times there was a fair attendance, and the concluding events were run in sunshine. The best effort of the day was that of Jenkins, who registered 10 2-ssee. for the 100yds. Several close finishes were seen, and tor the aggregate points cup J. Barton and C. Campbell fought out a keen contest, the former being successful. A noteworthy feature of the gathering was the imposing array of trophies. The value of the prizes for the 20 events was in the neighbourhood of £7O. Detailed results are as follow: — 50 Yards Dash Handicap.—J. Barlow (3yds.). 1; C. (3yds.), 2; S. H. 75yds?' Dash Handicap.—A. Stevenson (Gyds.), 1: C. Campbell (3 yds.), 2; .1. Barlow (4yds.). 3. . . 100 Yards Handicap.—C. H. Jenkins (scr.). 1; C. M. Wheeler (Syds.), 2; J. Barlow (7vds.), 3. Time, 10 2-ssec. 220 Yards Handicap—J. Blair, 1; C. Cartell, 2: R. Berry, 3. 120 Yards Hurdles Handicap.—J. Barlow (1 hurdle down), 1; R. Berry (1 hurdle down). 2: C. Campbell. 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—G. K. Richardson (“Oyds) 1: J. MacKenzie (syds.). -*, C. Haudieap.-C. o Campbell (scr) 1: I. Wilby (20yds.), 2; J. Blan (30yds.). 3.

One Mile Handicap.—W. T. Whelan (120 yds.). 1; E. Sinclair (40yds.), 2; L. Berry (SOyds.), 3. Relay Race. — Wellington (Messrs. Wheelan, Burd, and Barlow). 1; Athletic (Messrs. Stevenson. Blair, and Campbell), ”75 Yards Single Ladies' Race. —Miss O'Brien (7yds.), 1 : Miss 11. Dewhurst (Svds.l. 2; 'Miss Murray (scr.). 3. 75 Yards Married Ladies' Race.—Mrs. Foster 15yds.), 1; Mrs. Nicol (4yds.), 2. 100 Yards Amateur Ladies’ Handicap.— First heat: Miss Sutcliffe (syds.), 1; Miss O'Brien (2yds.l, 2. Second heat: Miss MacKenzie (syds.). 1: Miss Murray (scr.), 2. Final: Miss MacKenzie, 1: Miss O'Brien. 2. Ladies’ Relay Race.—Misses Dewhurst, O’Brien, and Murray, 1. Hop, Stop, and Jump Handleap.—A. I'l. Burd (Ift. Gin.). 4ft. 91n„ 1: S. H. Bird (2ft.). 40ft. lin., 2: C. M. Wheeler (Ift.), 40ft.. 3. Long Jump Handicap.—A. Stevenson (Ift. 3111.), lllft. Pin.. 1: C. M. Wheeler (G in.). 19ft. Sin., 2: J. Barlow (lin.). 19tt. Jump Handicap.—C. M. Wheeler' (Un.). 4ft. Ilin., 1; ,T. Barlow (lin.), 4ft. 9in.. 2: J. MacKenzie (scr.). 4ft. Sin.. 3. 100 Yards Schoolboys’ Championship.— L. Gripp. 1 : Gardner. 2. Chain-stepping.—F. Brady, jun., 1; H. Abbott, 2. Ham-cutting.—J. M. Ernstrom. 1. I’ea-gnesslng.—Miss B. McDnff. 1. Nail-driving Competition (ladies). —Mrs. Rowe, 1; Mrs. Tamaki, 2. PELTZER TO COMPETE IN AUSTRALIA. ' (Australian Press Assn. —United Service.! (Rec. December 31, 5.5 p.m.) Berlin, December 30. Despite the prohibition of the German Athletic Union, with which Peltzer is frequently at loggerbeads, Peltzer has decided to accept the invitation to compete in Australia.

PARAPARAUMU MEETING Though the weather in Wellington yesterday morning was unfavourable for outdoor sport of any kind, a large contingent of athletes from the city entrained for I’araparaumu. The weather on the other side of the ranges was bad early in the day. but later cleared, and gave way to sunshine. The track was heavy, but keen struggles for the points prizes ended with Pickering and Gardiner tieing for the senior trophy, and Ritson and Glover finishing equal for the junior award. The prize for tlie most, successful competitor in the field division was won by D. I’arata. Mr. W. 11. Field. M.P.. made the presentations at the conclusion of the racing. Detailed results are as follow: — Track Events. 100yds. Handicap.—First heat: W. Gar- . diner (7yds.), 1: F. Eld (9yds.), 2: A. J. Glover (Syds.). 3. Second heat: W. Ogg (Syds.), 1; W. Goodson (syds.). 2: A. J. Barlow, 3. Final: W. Gardiner 1, W. Ogg 100yds. Junior Handicap.—C. Ritson (scr.), 1; A. K. Hill (6yds.), 2. 120vds. Hurdles Handicap—A. h. Law (Syds.. 1 hurdle down). 1: W. Goodson, 2.’ Time, IS l-ssee. ~ 220vds. Handicap.—First heat: W. Gardiner (15yds.), 1: E. J. Green (19yds ). Time, 24 2-ssec. Second heat: A. E. Law. 1: A. J. Barlow, 2. Time, 24 2-sseV. Final : Gardiner 1. Law 2. Green 3. Time, 24 l-ssec. , 220yds. Junior Handicap: A. J. Glover (scr.). 1: C. Ritson (scr.). 2. Time. 26 l-i> sec. _ , 440yds. Handicap: T. Pickering (luyds.). 1: J. Griffiths (28yds.). 2. 440vds. Junior Handicap: A. J. Giover (scr.). 1; C. Ritson (scr.). 2: Payne <S J< BSo’ Yards Junior Handicap.—J. Griffiths (15yds.). 1: K. Payne (scr.). 2. Time. 2min. ISsec. BSO Yards Handicap.—T. Pickering (3-> >

yds.), 1; W. Ogg (syds.). 2; C. Tutty (40 yds.), 3. Time, 2min. 6 3-<isec. One Mile Handicap.—B. Lawer (110 yds.), 1: C. Tutty (70yds.), 2. Time, 4min. 4Ssec. One Mile Walk Handicap.—A. K. Mill. 1; Tonkin. 2. Time, 7min. 12 4-asec. Club Relay Race.—Olympic (Tutty. Long. Barker. Paris), 1: Wellington (Pickering. Bird. Burd. Ingram), 2; Athletic. 3. Time. 3min. 51 4-ssee. Points Prize.—Pickering and W. Gardiner. equal. „ Points Prize, Junior Events.—J. C. Ritson and A. J. Glover, equal. 100 Yards Ladies' Handicap.—Miss U. Clarke (9yds.). 1; Miss Murray, 2; Miss A. O'Brien, 3. Time. 12 2-ssee. 120 Yards Ladies’ Race.—Miss A. O'Brien. Field Events. High Jump Handicap.—F. Bradj* (scr.), sft. 3in., 1: D. Paris. 4ft. lOim, 2. Long .Tump Handicap.—D. I’arata (2ft. Gin.). 29ft. 4in., 1: W. Goodson (2ft.). 2'.)ft. 3in.. 2. Hop. Step and Jump Handicap.—D. Parata Gift. Gin.). 44ft. sin., 1; ' A. E. Law (3ft.)' 43ft. Ilin.. 2: A. E. Burd (4ft.). 42ft. 101 m, 3. Miscellaneous. Putting the Shot. —A. K. Hill. 1; D. Parata. 2. Throwing the Hammer.—H. Udy, 1; R. W. Mae Lean, 2. Points Prize for Field Events.—D. Parata. 100 Yards Local Schools Championship. —M. Murphv. 1: Strand. 2. Boys' Half-mile Walk.—Dixon. 1: Hunter. 2. Married Men s Race.—Whyte. 1; R. W. Mae Lean. 2. Wheelbarrow Race.—. Murphy brothers. Chain-Stepping.—C. Mowbray. 1.