AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 65, 10 December 1930, Page 19

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Good , Performances at Wanganui

ROUND ABOUT THE CLUBS

(By

“HURDLER.”)

ComiijK Events. December 10—Lower Hutt A.A.C., .Lower Hutt, 6.30 p.m. ». December 13. —Petono A.A.C., Petone, P.m. December 13.—Napier A.A.C., Napier. December 15. —Evening meeting, Basin lieserve, 6 pan. January I.—Paraparautuu A.A.C., Paraparaumu. January 2. —Dannevirke A.A.C., Dannevirke. January 22.—Mastertoll A.A.C., Masterton. January 22.—Porirua A.A.C., Porirua. Olympic Club Notes. Twenty-two members contested six events at last Monday’s evening meeting held at Athletic Park, and in two events —the 100 yards open and 300 yards junior—the club supplied the largest entry.

Among the newcomers were L. Daroux and R. Hendricksen, who both show promise as sprinters. Hendricksen should also improve with his jumping. J. Long has never seriously taken on the high jump, but from now on will be a regular competitor in this event. H. Eades, the crack junior sprinter, finishes his examinations this week and will, from then on, get in, some useful training. D. McNicol, H. , Magnusson and H. Kennedy are finding it a difficult proposition to get off for the Monday evening meetings, but after the holidays these three sprinters will be regular competitors. . , W. Ogg is moving along nicely in training and will strip for the provincial championship half-mile very fit. It is pleasing to the club’s officials to have an average attendance at Athletic Park of over twenty members, and as the season goes on a larger number is expected. L. Beere, one-time noted cyclist, lias joined up and is going to try. out the distance races. Kiwi Club Notes. The first evening meeting managed by the Kiwi club was a most enjoyable one. The first event was run off at a few minutes after six, and from then on the meeting went without a hitch. Fourteen members of the club competed in the various events and gave the impression that with another two weeks training they should be “knocking at the doer.” The club later on will have 20 or more athletes turning out for each meeting. The aim, however, is to have 50 members getting down to the gun, and all those who have not shown up at training arc urged to attend without delay. It is only by rallying round that a young elub can ever hope to attain a great height. , „ , Among the competitors last Monday week a junior. Avery, put up the- best performance. ’ In both heat and final of the 220 yards junior event be ran with strength and determination that gives promise of better -times later on. Avery at present needs to pay great attention to his action, particularly the leg work, which can be greatly improved. In the ’lOO yards open A. Bond ran well and was in much better form than the writer has seen him before. With care and the right kind of attention this lad will become a good all-round sprinter. He needs to build up more, thereby gaining the . extra strength and reserve. 'Tom Mexted also ran up to 'standard, but it might be advisable for him perhaps to take things easily this season. Despite his size he is still growing and should never be encouraged to overdo things.

Another nair who were having their, first run were the Hurdle brothers. The sprinter has a pleasing action with arms carried very like L. C. Parker’s action. Those who remember . Parker will recollect that the “Flying Queenslander” had a real forward lean, arms and legs shooting outward and forward with machine-like precision. Parker was trained by Arthur B. Postle, who in his day was known as the “Crimson Flash” —a name rightly given. Hurdle, the middle distance runner, docs not move quite so easily yet, and seems to ueed much more work.

Of the others, Russell, Watson and Furlong all seem to need fast work, that is, to incorporate more sprints and “run througlis” in each night’s training. Frank Stone and F. C. McCullough are not running as well as they might. Stone should concentrate now on either the 220 or 440 and should .settle down to it. McCullough is not fit yet, and heeds three or four weeks of hard work. It seems that a number of the older members of the club are only playing at training. Kiwi Club’s Meeting.

The Kiwi Club showed a small profit ou its evening meeting last week. Club’s holding meetings on Athletic Park are not so fortunate. The collections are much smaller.

Miss J. Murray proved by her two .performances that when in the mood she is a top-notclier,. and Miss S. Corbett was a wipner once again. This fine sprinter will have a harder task next time out. Miss Killeen (Athletic) is not running as.well as her good showing of last year predicted. She is overdoing her training perhaps.

The Miramar girls registered a popular ■win in the relay race. . Miss Martin and Miss Moore are both good sprinters, and will do better. , The 100 yards was a great go from the start, and only inches separated the first six. McLeod '(Miramar) again secured a double, and won pulling up in the 226 yards, . .. _ The walking race was disappointing, only Gudsell and Tonkin facing the starter. “Bill” Tonkin was again disqualified. He seems to have lost the safe style of last season.

V. Williamson (Wellington) was again first man home in the 880 yards. Dins boy is a fine runner, and a coming champion, but on appearances he is doing too much, and should be steadied in his work. The cycle race was not very thrilling. Back-markers Gane and Robinson were soon up with the bunch, and seemed quite satisfied to stay there, instead of chasing the two limit boys. Gane must have caught up fully 150 yards in the last lap. Wellington v. Wanganui.

More than forty members of the Wellington Club journeyed to ‘Wanganui last Saturday to compete for the Falkner Cup in the evening. The weather was perfect, and the attendance of the public was satisfactory —more than £4O being taken at the gates. The Wellington Club won the cup by a few points, but .this really was a secondary consideration, the social side being the main element. . The hero of the. evening was the New Zealand champion, “Don” Evans, of laihape, who. in his first race, of the season, won the half-mile easily in Dnin. 58 2-ssec. V. Williamson, of the Wellington Club, who has run so consistently this season, was on the 30 yards mark, and was unplaced. This proves that Evans s credited time was near the mark. W. Fisher blossomed out as a hurdler, and won the 120 yards event. Young McKinnon, a new member of the Wellington Club, ran two great distance races. This boy is going to be good. J. Fleming (Wellington) won the 120 yards flat by a small margin from his team-mate, C. Jenkins. The Wellington team won the Briirn•wcll Memorial Cup by capturing the relay race. Each member of the winning team received a silver-mounted baton. Miss Janna Grengor was too good for our girls in the 100 yards championship, but Miss Blatherwick ran exceptionally well. . Len Butler, a fair cyclist in his day. started in the walking, race, but finished very late in the evening. The most promising cyclist was li. Labone, who rode well right throughout the eveuing. M. Gane and D. and A. Toomcr gained many points toward the cup, and were ably assisted by C. Johnston. On Sunday a picnic was held up the river. Both clubs entered into the spirit of the gathering, and a great day was spent. , , , , Some disappointment was felt by the .Wellington team at Patron McVillys failure to hold the- president's cup (m> yards dash). However, he ran well, and was just beaten on the post. Lack of massage treatment by his trainer, “Ted” Guy, is put down as the cause of defeat. Evening Meeting" at Athletic Park.

The evening meeting held at Athletic Park on Monday was controlled by the Miramar club, and was quite a successful gathering. The atmosphere was rather on the cool side, and not many onlookers attended. The entries/or all events (excepting the walk), were an improvement on previous meetings. The centre handicapper, D. Paris, has uow a good idea of the various athletes’ capabilities, and his adjustments made for close finishes, though it must be admitted that the winner of the quarter mile, W. Ogg (18yds.), was rather liberally treated, when the starts of his co-markers were analysed. Miss E. Sharp (3yds.), as stated last week, is improving every day and, running freely, won the 75yds. race. Miss O’Brien (B|yds.), was second, just lasting long enough to stave off a good effort by Miss Killeen (7Jyds.). N. Glover (Olympic), a junior of last year, won the 100yds. handicap rather easily. Glover has a good style, is a consistent runner, and fully deserved his win. The distance race saw another close finish, Lawer (S.H.), breasting the tape a few feet ahead of Prosser (8.H.). McKinnon (Wellington) was third, and showed the most promising performance of the new runners. Here and There. The Napier Amateur Athletic Club is meeting with plenty of success in its evening meetings. The attendance has been excellent, and the collections generally amount to £4 or £5.

Though at present there is no outstanding talent, many of the young competitors are showing promise of better things in the future. At the last gathering Burton did 40ft. 2in. in the hop, step and jump, and Griffen 40ft. 3in. F. Jane did Oft. in the pole vault, and Walker threw the javelin 124 ft. Miss Hoyle, -the 50 yards holder for New Zealand, won the 100 yards event off 7 yards in 11 2-ssee. Rather liberal treatment for a record-holder.

Biekerstaff, a boy of promise, won the 100 yards Scout Championship in 12sec. “Bill” Savidan is to appear at the sports gathering, to be held this Saturday.