SWIMMING

Evening Star, Issue 21879, 16 November 1934, Page 16

SWIMMING

‘ STAR '-POLICE CARNIVAL The third animal * Star ’-Police carnival, staged at tho Municipal Baths last night under tho auspices of the Kiwi Amateur Swimming Club, was the most successful one yet held, there being a large attendance of spectators. Competition was keener, and some of the. events were very closely contested. The two big events of the evening were tho 133 l-3yds relay and the water polo match. The 1 Star •' team won the former, and the water polo match ended in a draw, each side scoring 2 goals. The programme included a number of special demonstrations by members of the Kiwi Club, and these were much appreciated by those present. Three “ improvers,” Teddy Jenvey, Misses Joan and Jean Jenvey, gave a, display of breast stroke, which was followed by a more advanced exhibition by Michael Shanahan, the New Zealand junior boys’ champion, and Miss Maureen Shanahan, and the youngest member of the Shanahan family, John, gave a demonstration of crawl. A most entertaining novelty was staged by the ladies’ captain of the Kiwi Club, Miss M. Boulton, and Dan Shanahan, the New Zealand intermediate boys’ breast stroke champion, their sketch being entitled ‘ Modern Swimming,’ though their costumes suggested anything but that. \

Reg. Gcddes, club captain of the Kiwi Club, proved a host in himself. He gave a good exhibition of diving, which was followed by a demonstration of breast stroke, and’ subsequently he and D. Pickard gave a life-saving display. The swimming demonstrations, were arranged by Miss Boulton. The carnival was opened by Inspector Shanahan, who expressed the pleasure of all at being afforded the opportunity of taking part, and thanked tbe Kiwi Club for again arranging the gathering. The swimming judges were Messrs S. Brown (president of .the Kiwi Club), Mr C. G. Smith, and Inspector Shanahan: Messrs W. A. Jenkins (president of' the Otago Swimming Centre), S. •Brown, and A. Findlay judged the diving; Messrs A. Thomas and A. J. Leeden were the timekeepers; Mr W. A. Jenkins starter; Messrs Reg. Geddes and A, Thomas announcers; Mr Reg. Geddes result steward; Mr C. J. Leeden competitors’ steward; and Mr D. C. Bannatyne referee of the polo. .Results:—

33 1-3 Yards ‘ Star ’ Handicap.—D. Ritchie (6sec) 1, J. W. Johnson (4sec) 2, R. C. Blackmore (4sec) 3. Six starters. Won by a touch, a yard between second and third. Time, 21 4-sseo. 33 1-3 Yards Police Handicap.—First heat: C. J. Crawford (4sec) 1, S. B. Holder (Isec) 2. Three starters. Time, 23 4-ssec. Second heat: T. Drayton (scr) 1, B, Sulljngs (3sec) 2. Time, 20sec. Final: C. J. Crawford (4sec) 1, T. Drayton (scr) 2, B. Sailings (3sec) 3. Won by half a yard. Time, 24 l-ssec. 50 Yards ‘ Star ’-Police Handicap.—■ E. C. Isaacs (3sec) 1, D. Pickard (scr) 2, S, B. Holder (Isec) 3. Won by 2yds. Time, 35sec. ‘ Star ’v. Police Relay.— ‘ Star ’ (E. C. Isaacs, J. Richards, J. W. Johnson, and D. Pickard) 1, Police (B. Sailings, S. B. Holder, T. Drayton, and C. J. Crawford) 2. [Won by 4yds. Time, Imin 35sec. ‘ Star ’-Police Dive.—J. W. Johnson (2 points in) 1, E. C. Isaacs (2 points in) 2, T. Drayton (2 points in) 3. Six competed.

50 Yards ‘ Star ’-Police Breast Stroke Handicap. First heat: D. Ritchie (4sec) 1, W. B. Thom (6sec) 2. Four starters. Time, 46sec. Second heat: R. C. Blackmore (2sec) 1, E. C. Isaacs (3sec) and M, Brown dead heat 2. Time. 45sec. Final: R. 0. Blackmore (2sec) 1, D. Ritchie (4sec) 2, E. C. Isaacs (3seo) 3. Time, 50 2-sseo, WATER POLO. The match between the ‘ Star ’ and Police teams at water polo found members of both sides feeling effects of a very strenuous programme of events, decided within an hour, and it was surprising that the players stayed the pace as well as they did. The game was well "contested,. ‘ Star ’ putting on 2 goals in the first half, and the Police equalising in the second spell. For the ‘ Star ’ Pickard and Richards scored goals, and for the Police Drayton and Brown. The game ended in a draw, each side scoring 2 goals. The teams were:— ‘ Star ’: J. W. Johnson, H. M. Smith, D. Ritchie, J. Richards, E. C. Isaacs, D. Pickard, and R. C. Blackmore. Police:, A. Jenvey, W. B. Thom, J. Gibson, B. Shillings. M. Brown, T. Drayton, and S. B. Holder. Mr D. C. Bannatyne was the referee. AUSTRALIANS AT ASHBURTON The first appearance of the Australian swimmers will be at Ashburton next week, and the following arrangements have been made for them by the Ashburton Centre: — Wednesday, November 21—Arrive Ashburton 10.5 train from Christchurch. Met by the Mayor and Centre officially. 11.15 a.m. Ashburton East Baths. Demonstration to school children 2.30 p.m. _ Ashburton School Baths, demonstration to school children. Evening, picture entertainment. Thursday, November 22—11 a.m., Tinwald Baths. Demonstration to school children. Afternoon free, arrange trip to country; 7.30 p.m., swimming carnival; afterwards supper with officials. Friday, November 23—10.15 a.m. Depart by train on southern tour.