LEARN SWIM
CHAMPIONS AT LEVIN
(Special to the "Eventnfl Post.")
LEVIN, This Day.
In continuation of the learn-to-swim campaign four of the Dominion's, leading lady swimmers, Misses Mona Leydon (free style), Kathleen Grey (intermediate) . Winnie Dunn (breastroke), and Joyce Mac Donald (breaststroke), visited Levin last night. All seating space was filled by swimmers and others and the display of correct style in swimming was heartily appreciated. Each of the swimmers took; great pains to demonstrate the various styles. Visitors were present from all over the district, and some of them took part in the short programme that was held to vary the proceedings. Opportunity was also taken .to swim five of the club's championships. The results W 100 yds Men's Championship (free style).—Shorthouse (holder), 1; Walls. 2' Freaker, 3. Time, 64 2-ssec. . 75yds Junior Men's Championship.— Robertson (holder), 1: Wills, 2. Tune. 53 2-ssec. $ 50yds Ladies' Championship, (free style).—Miss Pyke, 1; Miss Glover, 2. Time, 38 2-ssec. ! 50yds Junior Ladies' Championship (free style).—Miss N. Fletcher, 1. Tune. 41S€C. Champion Dive. —L. Jacobs, 1; Batten, 2; Fowler, 3. HANDICAP EVENTS. 100 yds Open.—E. Jones, 1; N. Robertson, 2; Dean, 3. Time, 71sec 50yds Men.—l. Dustin, 1; Wills, 2; Fletcher, 3. Time, 32sec. . 50yds Ladies.—Miss Baldwin. 1; Miss Foddy, 2; Miss Glover, 3. Time. 44 SGC 100 yds Inter-club Relay.—Paekakariki. 1; Levin B, 2; Levin A. 3. Time, 64sec. ______———
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 33, 9 February 1939, Page 24
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227LEARN SWIM Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 33, 9 February 1939, Page 24
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