AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Evening Star, Issue 19943, 13 August 1928, Page 10

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

EMPIRE V. UNITED STATES MEETING AT STAMFORD BRIDGE Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 1.1. . The athletic contest between tho Empire and the United States at Stamford Bridge attracted the second biggest crowd ever seen 'at an athletic meeting in England, the attendance being officially estimated at £.1,000. Tbo competitors, who paraded before the crowtl, received an ovation. Tbo weather was ideal. The Americans _ caused _ one of Die biggest surprises in winning tho hurdles event, which was a chapter of accidents from tho British point of view. The result of the contest was a victory for tho Americans.

Following are tho results: —

Three Miles Teams’ Race.—British Empire (17 points) 1, United States <2O) 2. Time, 1-lmin 37 3-ssee. Steeplechase Relay.—-British Empire (7inin 52see) 1. Won by 6yds. Mile Medley Relay.—British Empire (3min 40 3-ssec) 1 Won by 15yds. 400 Yards Relay.—United States defeated British Empire by inches in 37 4-sscc. Carlton (Australia) replaced Legg (South Africa). In the second stage Williams (Canada) was just beaten. Carlton lost a little ground. United States led throughout; Long Jump.—United States, 74ft 3m (Ham 25ft lin, Datps 24ft Sin, Hubbard 24ft Cin), 1; British Empire, 68tfc IJiu, 2. 1 , . Throwing the Hammer. United States (476,ft lOin) 1, British Empire 1433 ft Jin) 2. Javelin Throwing.—British Empire, 594 ft 1 Jin (Rilling, Canada. 204 ft, Lay, New Zealand, 203 ft Din, Smith, South Africa, 187 ft 2jin), 1; United' States, 685 ft lin, 2. Role Jump.—United States (39tt 1m) 1, British Empire (36ft) 2. High Jump.—United States (19it) 1, British Empire (18ft 9in) 2.—Australian Press Association-United Service.