GOOD RUNNING

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 52, 25 November 1930, Page 13

GOOD RUNNING

Athletic Park Sports PLEASANT WEATHER Athletes who took part in the meeting held by the Wellington Centre ot the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association at Athletic Park last evening were favoured with extremely pleasant weather conditions. There was an absence of wind, and the brief programme of events was put through in mild sunshine, except for the last five or ten minutes, when the sun sank behind the hills. 1 , The oval track was not m very good condition, however, although the sprint track, nearer the centre of the ground, seemed to have improved slightly. Jhe ground \vill be a difficult one to get into first-class order. The programme included three handicap events over an unusual combination of distances —120 yards, 600 yards and two miles. No cycle events were held, through the absence of a cycle track, and neither the walking event nor the hurdles even drew any entries. This will be made up for, no doubt, at next Monday’s meeting at the Basin Reserve, the programme for, which includes cycle events and a mile walk handicap. It is difficult to understand why there was not a greater attendance _of the publie. The programme was an interesting one, as is the case with all Monday evening meetings. There is no charge for admission either at Athletic Park or at the Basin Reserve, where cycling events are held as well as track events, and the meetings draw all the best athletic talent in Wellington. It is thought that when it becomes more generally known that Monday evening meetings are being held they will regain the popularity which they once enjoyed. Leading Performers. Of the performers last evening, C. Jenkins, the well-known sprinter, who ■was making his first appearance, ■ won his heat in the 120 yards and came second in the final. The final was won narrowly by T. Pickering off the 7-Jyd. mark, who showed plenty of power in his stride, particularly when winning his heat. He was placed second last week in the 100 off 54yds. IL Eades, an Olympic club junior, scored a runaway victory off 6yds. in the junior event. In the 600yard handicap V. Williamson, of the Wellington Club, raced home ahead of the field and was placed for the third time this "season. L. A. Sinclair, of the Scottish Harriers, ran a good race in the two miles open and reached home ahead of C. J. Gibbons, the Wellington runner, who is striking good form. The men’s relay brought first-class running, especially from Fleming, who took the eye as he set out to wear down successfully a gap of seven of eight yards. The women, as usual, were present in force, and three heats were required in the 120 yards event.' Miss S. Corbett, of the Wellington club, won both her heat and the final, off the 9iyd. mark. Credit must go to Miss. B. Battersby, of the Athletic club, who ran third in the final. It is her sixth placing this season. Miss Moore, too, of the Miramar club, who came second, was placed for the fourth time this season. The women’s relay drew four entries and was won by Wellington. Times for'" the events were satisfactory but not sensational. The best time perhaps was that registered in the 600 yards. Aiglance over previous performances reveals careful handicapping in all the events, hut this was fairly clear from the finishes. Detailed results of the events are as follow:— Flat Events. 120 Yards, Open.—First heat: C. Jenkins (ser.), 1; A. Barlow (9yds.), 2; A. Welply (Gyds.), <3. Time, 12 2-ssec. Second beat: F. Pickering (7Jyds.), 1; A. Telfar (7yds.), 2; J. Fleming (3yds.), 3. Time, 12 l-sscc. Final: Pickering, 1; Jenkins, 2; Barlow, 3. Time, 12 l-ssee. Won by two yards at the end of a strong run. 120 Yards, Junior.—First heat: H. Eades (6yds.), 1; C. Stott (Gyds.), 2; G. Ward (syds.), 3. Time, 13 l-ssec. Second heat: A. Badland (6yds.), 1; 11. Hall (Gyds.), 2; R. Vaney (uiyds.l, 3. Time,- 13 2-ssee. Final: Eades. 1; Vaney, 2; Hall, 3. Time, 12 4-ssec. Eades ran strongly and won fairly easily in both ills beat and the final. 600 Yards Handicap.—V. Williamson (ISyds.j. 1: J. O’Brien (30yds.), 2; D. Thom (30yds.), 3. Time, Imln. 17 l-sscc. Williamson came out toward the end of the race and’could not be headed, winning by three yards from O’Brien, who was separated narrowly from Thom. Two Miles, Open.—L. A. Sinclair (130 yds.), 1; C. J. Gibbons (50yds.), 2; D. Barn (200yds.), 3. Time, 9mln. 55 3-ssec. The limit man, E. Willetts, kept the lead fairly well over the early laps, but Sinclair pulled up dh him and overtook him near the beginning of the fourth lap. At the mile mark the order was Sinclair, Willetts. Barn, Gibbons, with the scratch man, A. Barclay, going up steadily at the baek of the field. Sinclair established a good lead up to the mile and a half mark, but Gibbons was running well and looked as if he would put In a bld for first place. Barclay was now out of the picture as far as place-getting was concerned, but was running fairly well In the fourth position. his state of affairs continued, and Sinclair won finally from Gibbons by 22 ynrds. with Barn another 15 yards back. Men’s Relay Race (2 x 220yds. and 2x 110yds.).—Wellington A (Welply. Fleming, Telfar. and Jenkins), 1; Wellington B (Pickering. Williamson. Pask, and Barlow), 2. Time, Imln. 10 3-sscc. Fleming was the star man in this excellently-con-tested event. Field Events. Hop. Step, and Jump.—R. Lulham (2ft.), 41ft. 4}in., 1; F. Rradey (ser.), 30ft. 81n., 2. The only competitors. Pole Valt —N. Wi Mulvey (scr.), Oft., 1; F. Bradey (ser.), Bft. Gin.. 2. Mulvey was in good form and jumped well. ■ Women’s Events. 120 Y’ards Handicap.—First heat: Miss S, Corbett (Ojyds.), 1; Miss G. Edwards (Byds.), 2; Miss E. Blatherwick (syds.), 3. Time. 14 2-ssec. Second heat: Miss J. Murray (4yds.). 1; Miss J. Willson (3yds.), 2j MISS A. O’Brien (11yds.). 3. Time, 14 4-u sec. Third heat: Missß. Battersby (Biyds.), 1; Miss P. Moo-re (12yds.), 2; Miss C. Millar 31yds.), 3. Time, 14 3-ssec. Final: Miss Corbett, 1: Miss Moore, 2; Miss Battersby, .3 Time. 14 2-ssec. Won by a yard. Relay Race (4 x HOyhs.L— Wellington (Misses K. Rutland, O. Lawler, L. low ell, and J. Willson), 1; Miramar (Misses D. Martin, M. Eger, G. Sullivan, and I. Moore), 2; Athletic (Misses J. Murray D. Killeen. A. O’Brien, and B. Battersby), JTime, 58 2-osee. Won by a yard and a half. .