SCHOOL SPOETS
RECORDS BROKEN AT MARSDEN
Yesterday's fine weather contributed much to the success of the twenty-fifth annual sports meeting of Marsden School. In the afternoon particularly, there was a large attendance of' parents and former pupils, who gave their co-operation freely in many of the events. The previous record of 14sec for the 100 yards senior championship, put up by Miss P. Rogers last year, was broken by Miss S. Duncan with a time of 13 2-ssee. Miss jM. Perret's record tor the 50 yards walk ' (junior championship) was also beaten by Miss J. Curtis- with a time of 12sec. Miss S. Duncan, with 20 points, gained the senior championship, while Miss M. Dickie (1C points) was runner-up. Miss P. Lewer gained the junior title, with Miss B. Allen second. After the events a dainty afternoon tea was provided for competitors and visitors, and the prizes were presented.1 • The detailed results are as follows:— CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. Throwing the Cricket Ball.—Junior: P. Lewer, 1; P. Gibbons, 2. Distance, 43yda 2ft 3in. Senior: M. Dickie, 1; J. Wilkle, 2. Distance, 55yds 2in. 50yds Junior Championship.—D. Kelly, 1; P. Lewer, 2. Time, Bsec. Long Jump.—Junior: J. Curtis, 1; E. McKenzie, 2. Length, 13ft. Senior: . S.. Duncan, 1; M. Dickie, 2. Length, 13ft 91n. 100 yds Junior Championship.—B. Allen, 1; D. Kelly. 2. Time, 14>/ 2 sec. 75yds Walk (senior).—X. Bussell, 1; J. Wilkle, 2. Time, 17sec. 50yds Walk (Junior).—J. Curtis, 1; P. Lewer, 2. Time. 12sec (a junior record). 75yds Hurdles (senior).—S. Duncan, 1; M. Dickie, 2. Time, ISsec. • 50yds Hurdles (Junior).—B. Allen, 1; H. Wynn-Hesc, 2. Time, 9sec. 100 yds Senior Championship.—S. Duncan, 1; A. Gunn, 2. Time, 13 2-ssec (a record). High Jump.—Senior: M. Dickie, 1; C. Eraser, 2. Height, 4ft 3in. Junior: J. Matthews, 1; J. Curtis, E. McKenzle, and B. Allen (equal), 2. Height, 3ft lOin. 75yds Senior Championship.—S. Duncan, 1; A. Gunn, 2. Time, lflsec. OTHER RESULTS. Potato Races. —Lower school and under-12: J. Coates, I; B. Bothamley, 2. Under 15: D. Kelly, 1; P. Todd, 2. Over 15: H. Fry, 1; B. de Winter, 2. 100 yds Races. —Lower school-and under 12: B Bothamley, 1; N. Fernandez, 2. Under 17: A. Gunn, 1; M. Parker, 2. Time, 13sec. Sack Races.—Lower school, under 12: M. White, 1; V. Maule and J. Brooks, 2. Open: E. Gibbs, 1; A. Gunn, 2. ' ' Mistresses' Hace.—Miss Ayre, 1; Miss Webb, Blindfold Driving Race.—J. Allen, S. Hopkins, and Y. Holmes, 1; B. Hurst, M. Parker, and B. de Winter, 2. Egg and Spoon Races. —Lower school: C. Blackey, 1: B. Bothamley. 2. Under 15: E. Scholefleld. 1; H. Wynn-Hesse, 2. Over 15: n. Durrad and H. Fry (equal), 1; S, Hopkins, 3. Skipping Race. —Lower school and under 12: B. Bothamley, 1: M. White, 2. Three-legged Races.—Lower school: B. Bothamley and N. Fernandez, 1; V. Maule and G. Amu 3, 2. Under 15: D. Kelly and M. Simm, and B. Allen and P. Lewer (equal), 1; SI. Taylor and A. Eaton, 3. Over 15; M. Dickie ami H. Fry, 1; A. Gunn and B. FullertonSmlth, 2. .'•■■, House Relay.—Babcr, 1; Johnson, 2. Boarders and day girls: Boarders, 1. Obstacle Races. —Lower school: D. Gordon, 1; C. Blackey, 2. Under 15: H. Ward, 1; E. Scholefleld, 2. Over 15: L. Little, 1; H. Brooker, 2. 50yds Race.—Under 9: D. Moore, 1; D. Gordon, 2. Lower school race: N. Fernandez, 1; B. Bothamley, 2. Kindergarten Race.—L. Jensen, 1; D. Pollock, Hook Race.—D. Jameson, 1; F. Kaln, 2. Old Girls' Race.—E. Fern, 1; M. Sutcllffe and G. Fraser (equal), 2. Form Relay Races.—Upper school: VBI, 1; Arts and Domestic Science, 2. Lower school: IIIA, Karorl, 1; MB, Fitzherbert Terrace, 2. Fathers' Race.—Dr. Luke, 1; Captain Allen and Mr. Hartrldge (equal), 2. Mothers' Race.—Mrs. Seddon, 1; Mrs. Hallgan, 2. Visitors' Jlaco.—o. Brook, 1. Past pupils defeated present pupils in a relay
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Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 105, 31 October 1933, Page 5
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