MISS MILLER'S TREBLE

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 25, 30 January 1930, Page 6

MISS MILLER'S TREBLE

VICTORY IN 100 YARDS

(By Telegraph.) (Special to "Th» Evening Post.")

GREYMOUTH, This Day,

Intermittent showers interfered with the final night, of the national championships. The chief event resulted in a win for Wellington, Miss Miller completirig a treble by winning all the free-style events. No records were lowered, conditions not being favourable.

The last-minute entry of Miss Pidgeon (Auckland) made the 220 yds ladies' breaststroke look a certainty for her, and so it proved. From, an even start she gradually swam to the front, and with a nice style increased her lead at every turn, winning comfortably by eight yards ,from Miss Broadhead. ■ !

1 Blakeley did not start in the quartermile championship, Claridge being tlje Wellington representative. As in the previous races, Bridson showed the way right from the start, and, although Stokes stuck to him, the superiority of the Aucklander was evident throughout. With his powerful stroke he ploughed through the water and won easily by eighteen yards from Stokes, who was twelve yards ahead of Claridgei ■

A FINE RACE.

The star event of the evening, was the 100 yards ladies' championship, -in.which there were five, et»rter», Misses Jepsony Farquhar, Miller, Robertson, and Strattori. A'fine start saw them all awaj r together, and all were close over the early part. Miss Stratton was the first to turn, just ahead of Misses Farquhar, Robertson, Miller, and Jepaon. Racing down the second stretchy the field were in line across the bath, but'i at the last turn Miss Farquhar was iv' front of Miss Stratton and Miss Robertson, who were a shade ahead of Miss Miller and Miss- Jepson. When they, straightened up for the final lap Miss Farquhar still held her Jead, but the Wellington girl was moving in great style and gradually caught her opponents. She won by five feet from Miss Farquhar, who wag a touch in front of Miss Robertaon. The other two were close up. Miss Miller swam a beautiful race, her strong finish being too solid for her opponents, She finished with a rare burst of speed, an<l^ won her first 100 yards national title. The field for the 50 yards scratch race was not as classy as usual. Smith, Enwright, Claridge, and Blakeley were the only starters. Smith led out fast over the first twenty-five yards, leading at that distance from Claridge, Bnwright, and Blakeley. At the turn Claridge was in front from Smith and Enwright, and looked 0 sure winner, but Enwright finished with determination, winning on the touch. Calder retained his title as diving champion by another consistent display. Throughout the eight dives he varied very little, and, although not brilliant, his was a smooth performance. For the first time in many years the polo championship remains undecided. Auckland met Canterbury last night, and after a close and tight game the result was a draw. Play was somewhat willing at times, both sides offending, but etrict refereeing kept the players within bounds. Bach centre will hold the trophy for six month*.