AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 37, 12 February 1926, Page 4

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

AMERICANS AT LEVIN

HAHN WINS MILE EVENT.

In spite of the fact that rain foil prior to the meeting held at Levin 1 lasti evening in' honour of the American athletes, Jackson Scholz and Lloyd Hahn, there was a record attendance. The weather improved from the actual meeting, and the events were decided without any interference from rain. A number of Wellington athletes, officials, and enthusiasts made tho trip, and were hospitably entertained by the Levin Amateur Athletic Club.

Lloyd Hahn won the mile open easily in 4min 29sec, which is regarded as fast time in view of tho fact that the track has a metal foundation and there is no spring in the turf. W. Kyle (Wellington) was in exceptionally good form, and apparently *back to his best. He was placed third in tho hundred yards and first in the 220 yards. In the latter event Kyle had 4yds, and the time for tho race waa equal to the New Zealand record. Jackson Scholz, after securing a place in tho, second heat of the 100 yards, was unplaced in the final, but he would have had to break record time to win. In tho furlong event Scholz finished in third place. The finishes in both sprint events were very close, so that Scholz's performances were of a high order. The American appeared to be feeling the effects of the cold, but his finishing effort in the 220 yards event was brilliant.

A mile invitation scratch, cycle race was staged, and attracted a good field. C. Flett" (Wellington) succeeded in beating T. Oakly after a/thrilling contest. P. Eobinson (Wellington) filled third place. J. Scobic (Levin) was successful in winning the Manawatu • three miles scratch .cycle race.

Scotney (Feilding), who gained a decisive victory in the half-mile at the American meeting at Masterton on Saturday last, .was on the 20 yards mark with D. Priestly (Wellington) in the half-mile event.last evening. Although neither of the men gained a place, Scotney finished ahead of Priestly.

■ Another competitor from Wellington who was successful was P. G. Thompson, who secured second place in the hop, step, and jump event Thompson had a handicap.of a foot, and his best effort was 41ft lOin. ,