OLYMPIC GAMES

Evening Star, Issue 21076, 13 April 1932, Page 2

OLYMPIC GAMES

DOMINION NOMINATIONS TEAM TO LEAVE OH JUNE 14 [Per United Press Association.] WELLINGTON, April 12. 'Approval of ihe nominations from various sports bodies for New Zealand representation at the Olympic _ Games at Los Angeles next July was given tonight at a meeting of the council of the New Zealand Olympic and British Empire Games Association. > Mi M. Amos presided, and the official representation at the meeting included the New Zealand Rugby Union, the New Zealand Boxing Association, the New Zealand Bowling Association, the New Zealand Swimming Association, the New Zealand Football Association, and the New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association. ’ It was decided that the New; Zealand team should leave Wellington on June 14, and depart from Sau -Francisco on- August 31. The xollowing nominations were before the meeting:—

Rowing Eight. —G. C. Cooke (Wellington), S. Cox (Canterbury), L. Jackson (Marlborough), J. M'Donald (Marlborough), V. Olsson (Auckland), B. Sandos (Marlborough), C. E. Saunders (Marlborough), C, A. Stiles (Canterbury), J. Solomon (Otago), F. H. Thompson (Canterbury). 200 and 400 Metres.—S. A. Black (New Plymouth). , _ „ . 100 Metres (ladies)—Miss T. Renoir (Wellington). '. 100'and 200 Metres—A. J. Elliott (Auckland). Boxing.—Bert Lowe (Dunedin), middle-weight; Bob Purdie- (Auckland), feather-weight; Harold Thomas (Wellington), light-weight.

The ten rowing nominations comprise four Marlborough representatives,' three from Canterbury, and one each from Auckland, Otago, and Wellington, A coach and coxswain have yet to be named. _ . No nominations were received from the Swimming Association. The Athletic Association advised that Evans (800 metres) and Savidan (10,000 metres), together with the cyclist Grose, were under consideration for addition to the nominations. These will be tried out before tho end of this month. UNJUSTIFIED CRITICISM. It was explained on behalf of the 'Amateur Rowing Association that much of the criticism which had been levelled against the rowing nominations was unjustified. The selectors had carefully considered the claims of every oarsman, and were satisfied that tho crew selected would uphold the_ reputation of New Zealand rowing. Several well-known rowers had been unable to obtain leave. Every consideration had been given to the weight of the crew and to balance, skill, and strength. Members of the eight would also be able to compete in fours, pairs, and double sculls. After the council, had discussed the matter _ from all angles and had received replies to questions a motion was carried unanimously approving that those nominated should comprise the New Zealand team for the Olympiad. A provision was added that governing bodies other than the Rowing Association contribute at least £SO per man, the rowing body to contribute at least £25 per man, together with a new boat and sculls. , A sub-committee consisting of Messrs H. Amos, H. M'Cormick, H. Patou, and A. C. Kitto was appointed. The adjourned business will be considered at another meeting next Monday. The selection of the manager of the team will be announced shortly.