SWIMMING

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 22, 26 January 1929, Page 20

SWIMMING

«» "HEADEfI" ARNE BORG'S VISIT

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

GREAT SPORT EXPECTED

FIXTUBES.

2nd February to 9th February.—National Chanv

piouships, To Aro. 7th February.—Nordcn Cup Carnival, Eiddiford

Baths. Lower .Hutt. . iSth February—Masterton Club Carnival, Mas-

"nd March.—Wellington Club Carnival, To Aro sth March— Arno Borg Carnival, Institute Baths. 6tli March.—Arne Borg Carniva 1, Biddlford

Baths, Lower Hutt. 9th Jlarch. —Primary Schools Association Annual Carnival, Te Aro.

The announcement that Arne Borg will appear at two carnivals locally will be received with more than passing interest, and the action of the centre in securing him, even-at'considerable expense,' will meet with the approval not only of swimmers but the public generally. Easily tho most outstanding- swimmer of the world to-day, Arno Borg has established a record that places him in the forefront of swimmers of all times, and be is the wonder swimmer of the age. The many brilliant performances standing to his credit arc universally known, and the great times he is at present recording in Australia only go to show the remarkable manner in which he retains his great speed. Even at this early stage it seems a safe prediction that the Institute Baths •will be all too small to accommodate the crowd that will want to see tho champion. National Championships. On Saturday ; afternoon next a commencement will be made with the national championships, and present indications point to a record gathering. The entries: comprise the best in the land, and the representatives of the various centres competing are showing form that gives promise of excellent racing. Extra seating accommodation ;is being provided for the big crowd expected, the box plan for which is now at E. Perry's. The championship events for the opening day are as follows:—! Men, 100 yards and one mile; ladies, 100 yards; intermediates, boys 220 yards, girls 75 yards brcaststroke; juniors, boys 100 yards, girls 50 yards. Tho star attraction will no doubt be the men's 100 yards/ which is termed the bluo riband of swimming, and this year's race promises to be a great one. Naturally, local supporters are confident that W. Cameron will be the winner, and there is no doubt that his opponents will find him a tough proposition. His recent performance over the distance proves conclusively that ho is well entitled to the confidence reposed in him. Wanganui will pin their faith to the present champion, Norman Dowsett, and not without cause. Up to Saturday fortnight last Dowsett held the distinction of covering the hundred faster than any other New Zealander, and the record still stands to his name. Maybe his training has not been what he would have liked, but he seems to come on quickly, and with his undoubted speed he will be very hard to dispose of. Farrell and Enwright will carry tho Auckland colours. The former recently won the Auckland title and showed promise'last season, but his recent time will have to be improved upon to be in the first three. Enwright has a great record in this event, and although the younger ones appear to have it on him now for sprinting speed, he can never bo left entirely out of calculations He has a wise head. Lindsay will probably reserve himself for the mile race later in the afternoon. A solid trio from Canterbury in Stokes, Bollam, and Moorehouso can be expected to put up great efforts, as all have recently been reported as breaking the minute. This was in fresh water, and if To Aro is fast, which it is quite likely to be. then all three should be thereabouts at tho finish. ' Wellington will provide second strings to Cameron, with Claridge, Blakeley, and L'cask, and of this trio the former should go the best, even allowing that the latter two are'swiniming well. It promises to be a classy race, and unless anything unexpected happens, Cameron, Dowsett, and Stokes should be there at the finish. Heats and a final will be swum in this event. . -

The mile championship promises to be more evenly contested than in former years. Auckland hold a strong hand, with Lindsay, Bridson, and de Loree, but Canterbury, with Stokes, will have a say in the decision. The latter young swimmer put up good opposition to champion Lindsay last year, and is swimming in fine style at present. His training will make him a very fit contestant, and he may have something on Lindsay ou the score of condition. The'latter, however, is a great distance man and always hard to beat. Bridson is covering the shorter distances in brilliant' fashion, and if this is any criterion he will offer stern opposition, pp Loree is a much improved swimmer, with great staying powers, and he may occupy the third place to Lindsay and Stokes. Auckland are again strong in the ladies' 100 yards championship, having two sterling performers in Misses Stockley and Magee, both of whom look to be superior to their opponents. Miss Miller is concen : , trating on the distances rather than tho sprint, but will probably be able to offer strong opposition on the day. It is unfortunate that her training has been interrupted, otherwise she would have been a prospective winner.The intermediate arid junior championships on the opening day are contested over various distances, and local interest will be centred -in the doings of Gellate. Rose, and Williams iv the former, grade, and Miss trice and S. Grounsell in. the latter. All should mnke forward showings, although Auckland, Wanganui,.and Otago seem strong in these-sections. The box plan • for the reserved stand is now open at E. Perry's, and seats for either day or the whole period can now be booked. '. .. ..'.".' The centre secretary, Box 1373, will be pleased to receive any offers from 'dinghy owners for assistance'in following competitors in the Kellerman Cup harbour swim. A big entry has b'eeu received, and it is hoped to provide a boat for each competitor. Anything that-floats will do. To Correspondent,

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