OLYMPIC GAMES

Evening Star, Issue 22413, 10 August 1936, Page 9

OLYMPIC GAMES

NEW RECORDS IN SWIMMING YOUNG DANISH GIRL CREATES SENSATION SPEEDY PROMOTION FOR SUCCESSFUL , GERMAN COMPETITORS Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, August 8. Tho Associated Press correspondent in Berlin says that tho swimming events started in an early morning drizzle, after a night’s rain. Fick, already the holder of tho 100 metres world record of 50.8, heat Miyazaki’s Olympic record, established at Los Angeles, but Taguchi, who won In's heat with the utmost case, improved on Fick’s Olympic figures. The Japanese won all the heats in which they started. The first heat in the women’s breast stroke provided a sensation when Inga Soerenscn, an eleven-year-old Danish girl, easily defeated a representative field, including Johanna Waalberg (Holland), Hanni Holzner (Germany), Dorothy (Schiller (United States), Vera Kingston (Britain), K. Isberg (Sweden), and J. Langdon (Canada), all reigning champions in their own countries. The little Dane showed superb judgment. She was third at the half-distance, then drew into the lead and came down the last length full of fire, only four-tenths of a second outside the record. Miss Genenger, in the second heat, broke Miss Dennis’s record, which Miss Maehata further demolished in the third heat. All the Americans were knocked out of the heats for the first time in years. The weather in the afternoon was threatening and sultry. Miss Mackny, in the women’s 100 metres free style, was apparently suffering from stage fright, and was never impressive, but Miss Delacey, who is treating the event principally as a trial for the 400 metres, gave a creditable display, and failed by only 2ft to overtake Miss Den Ouden in the second heat.

Yusa, in the men’s semi-final, was ahead at the 25 metres, and turned just in front of Arai. A great battle ensued between the Japanese, and ended with Yusa narrowly victorious.

The American’s track relay team, to which Owens gave a syds lead, and which they subsequently continued to increase, equalled their compatriots’ record at Los Angeles, which Wykoff assisted to make. The American women’s track relay win was due chiefly to the six-footer, Miss Stephens, the winner of the 100 metres.

When the announcer attempted to inform the crowd of over 100,000 that the German girls had beaten their own world record of 46.5, which hitherto had not been ratified, cheers drowned his voice. Herr Hitler jumped to his feet and saluted. He_ stood and applauded the team as it walked back along the track. Isohollo, in the steeplechase, was the first Olympic champion to retain a title won at Los Angeles. Isohollo went to the front at 600 metres, attended by his compatriot Matilainen and the Frenchman Lerolle. Isohollo drew steadily ahead and won by 40yds looking round He beat his own time at Los Angeles of lOmin 33.45ec, although comparison is impossible as the competitors by error ran an extra lap at Ims Angeles, priding 450 metres to the original distance. The former Olympic record was 9min 14.0 sec. Speedy promotion for Germans is still fallowing success at the Olympiad. Josef Manger, the winner of the heavyweight weight lifting, has been appointed special tax collector. A Helsingfors report states: “ Lovelock is the greatest miler I have ever seen,” says Nurmi, who is at present training the Finns at Berlin, in a telegraphed message to local _ newspapers. “ T was astonished at his freshness after a gruelling race. Hs is a most amazing runner, and has no peer anywhere in the world.” AMATEUR SWIMMERS INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION'S RULINGS BERLIN, August 9. (Received August 10, at 10.5 a.m.) Tho International Swimming Federation conference decided that baths or surfing attendants cease to_ be_ amateurs by engaging directly or indirectly in duties for remuneration, but 90 days after ceasing such employment the National Swimming Union is empowered to reinstate them. The conference ruled that teachers of swimming at schools and colleges do not forfeit their amateur status provided they teach only amateur swimming without additional remuneration, and do not coach for competitions. The conference also ruled that the amateur status of a swimmer will not be endangered by participating purely in life saving events, but swimming surf races are rigidly excluded from tho Olympiad. IDEAL WEATHER SENSATIONAL FINISH IH 100 METRES FREE STYLE BERLIN, August 9. (Received August 10, at 11.30 a.in.) The Associated Press Berlin correspondent says there is ideal weather and 18,000 people were present at the swimming events. Miss De Lacey was among the leaders in the semi-final of the 100 metres until 25 metres, when Miss Campbell spurted, turned first, and maintained a long lead until 40 metres from the finish, where Miss Den Ouden challenged, the Argentinian winning a splendid finish by a touch. The final of the men’s 100 metres free-styie ended sensationally, the Hungarian, Csik, beating the much-fancied Japanese. The American recordbreakers, Fick and Fischer, led early, but Yusa, turning just ahead of Taguchi and Csik, gained half a yard from the push-off. Fick, spurting, drew almost level, Taguchi being inches behind, then, wi th Yusa, Aria, Taguchi, and Fick practically in line, Csik, exerting his utmost sprinting powers, won by a touch. Herr Hitler’s entry into tho stadium amid the plaudits of 100.000 people was tlii> signal, to start the Marathon. I he title-holder, Zabala (Argentine), started a rattling pace and led Ironi the arena, followed by Harper. Zabela continued at high sliced, and at eight miles was running with marvellous case a minute ahead of the Portuguese, Diaz, Huge crowds lined the route, ap-

plauding the runners. _ Harper ran into second place at 13 miles, but was well behind Zabala. Son joined Harper at halfway, where Zabala’s time was Ih llmin 29sec, and Harper and Son Ih 12min 19scc. Zabala continued to force the pace, Harper hnd Son hanging on grimly, waiting his cracking, which came at 18 miles, where the Argentinian halted a few minutes. Son immediately drew ahead, with Harper at the heels of Zabala, who again started. After 11 miles of hot concrete road lined with grand stands, tho runners re-entered the welcome shade of the Grunewald Forest. Zabala retired at 20 miles, leaving the English and Japanese runners to face a gruelling finish Son was wildly acclaimed on entering tho stadium, and amid a trumpet fanfare finished extremely fresh. Son is a Korean peasant. Owens, as might have been expected, gave the United States a magnificent send-off in the 400 metres relay, which tho succeeding runners (Metcalfe and Draper) increased, enabling Wykoff, who has now assisted America to win tho event three times, to get home by nearly 20yds. Italy snatched second place from Germany in a terrific finish. Holland expected to bo well placed owing to the possession of Osendarp, but the best European sprinter was disqualified through dropping his baton. When the United States team mounted tho dais to receive the laurel -wreaths and medals, Owens, remembering that his fellow negro, Metcalfe, although he had been in two Olympiads, has never been in first place, pushed him into the highest position. The spectators, including Herr Hitler, tumultuously cheered the Americans after the Anthem had been played. The British quarter-milers, who had been regarded as the strongest portion of the team, somewhat redeemed the reputation of British athletes by winning the 1,600 metres relay. Fritz gave Canada a lead in the first lap, with America second, but Rampling, running magnificently in the second lap, outdistanced the American Young and the veteran Canadian negro Edwards, finishing 7ft ahead. Roberts put Britain 3yds ahead at the end of the third lap, and Brown dashed home syds to the good, despite the American _ Fitch running himself out to the point of collapse. Britain’s first track victory was received with great acclamation. The women’s relay was a tragedy for Germany, which yesterday created a world record. When Marie Dellinger, the third string, was handing on the baton, to Use Doerfeldt, Germany had a 6yds lead and appeared to be certain of victory, but the passing was fumbled and the baton fell. A tremendous groan rose up from the spectators, and Herr Hitler threw up his hands in a gesture of dismay. Use Doerfeldt walked off the track weeping as Helen Stephens, the American record-breaker, swept on to victory, the United States team equalling the Olympic record. There were 20 entries in the women’s high jump. They did not include the title-holder. Jean Shiley (United States When Carter was eliminated only Osak (Hungary), Odam (Britain). Kami (Germany), Ratzen (Germany). Kendall’s time in the semi-final yesterday was 59.95ec. He is the only Australian ever to break the minute for the 100 metres. Miss de Lacey’s swim likewise was the fastest ever of an Australian woman in the 100 metres. The Hindu, Swanii, finished thirtyseventh in the Marathon, and collapsed on the tape. He was sent to hosoital with stomach cramp. Harper is a Yorkshire bricklayer. Kt Following are the results;— H SWIMMING 100 METRES FREE STYLE. HEAT WINNERS AND TIMES. Peter Fick (United States), 57.75ec, an Olympic record. M. Yusa (Japan), 57.8 sec. M. French-Williams (Britain), Go.7sec. Shigeo Arai (Japan), 57.75ec, equalling Pick’s record. M. Taguchi (Japan), 57.550 c, beating Fick’s record'. D. Wilfan (Yugoslavia), 60.6 sec. A. Lindcngren (United States), sS.3sec. W. Kendall (Australia) qualified for the semi-finals, which resulted as follow : FIRST SEMI-FINAL. Taguchi (Japan), 57.9 1 F. Csik (Hungary), 58.1 sec 2 Fischer (Germany), 58.7 sec 3 SECOND SEMI-FINAL. Yusa (Japan), 57.55ec, an Olympic record T Arai (Japan), 57.95ec 2 Liudegren (United States), 68.7 sec 3 Kendall was fifth and did not qualify for the final. 200 METRES WOMEN’S BREAST STROKE. HEAT WINNERS. Miss H. Maehata (Japan), 181.9 sec, beating Miss Claire Dennis’s Olympic record. Fra uk in Genenger (Germany), 183 sec, also broke Miss Dennis’s record. , Miss I. Soerenscn (Denmark), 186.75ec. Fraulein Wollschaeger (Germany), 138.55ec. . „ , . Other qualifiers for the semi-final include Miss Isberg (Sweden), 188.7 sec, Miss Thuboi (Japan), 190 sec, Miss D. Storey (Britain), 190.8 sec. WOMEN’S 100 METRES FREE STYLE. HEAT WINNERS. Fraulein Mastenbroek (Holland), 66.45ec, an Olympic record. Willi den Ouden (Holland), 68.1 sec. Miss Campbell (Argentine), 66.8 sec. Fraulein Hveger (Denmark), 69.65ec. Miss Lap (United States, 69sec. Miss de Lacey (Australia), 68.5eec, was second in her beat and l qualified l for the semi-final. Miss Kitty Mackay (Australia) was fifth and did not qualify. ATHLETICS 3,000 METRES STEEPLECHASE. FINAL. Isohollo (Finland), 9min 3.Bsec, an Olympic record 1 Tuominen (Finland), Grain 6.Bsee ... 2 Dompert (Germany), 9min 7.2 sec ... 3 Matilainen (Finland). 9min 9sec ... 4 Manning (United States), 9mm 11.2 sec £ Larsson (Sweden). 9min IG.Csec ... 6 The first five broke the previous Olympic record. 1,600 METRES RELAY. FIRST HEAT. United States, 3min 13sec 1 Hungary, 3min 17scc L SECOND HEAT. Britain, 3min 14.4.5ee 1 Sweden, 3min 1 l.Gsec 2 THIRD HEAT. Germany, 3min losec + Canada, 3min loscc t All qualified for the final. S'

400 METRES RELAY. FIRST HEAT. United States (Owens, Metcalfe, Draper, Wykoif), 40sec, equalling the world record 1 Italy, 41.15e0 2 SECOND HEAT. Holland, 41.3 sec 1 Argentine, 41.9 sec 2 THIRD HEAT. Germany, 41.4 sec 1 Canada, 41.5 sec 2 All qualified for the final. WOMEN’S 400 METRES RELAY. FIRST SEMI-FINAL. United States, 47.1scc 1 Canada, 48scc 2 Holland, 48.4 sec 3 SECOND SEMI-FINAL. Germany, 46.45ec, a world record 1 Britain, 47.55ec 2 Italy, 48.6 sec ... . 3 All qualified for the final. POLO. For third place Mexico defeated Hungary by 16 to 2. FOOTBALL. Poland defeated Britain by 5 to 4. CANOEING. 1.000 METRES ONE-SEATER KAYAK. Hradetzky (Austria), 4min 22.95e0 1 ONE-SEATER CANADIAN AMYOT. Canada, smin 32.1 sec ... 1 WATER POLO. Czechoslovakia defeated Japan by 4 to 3. Austria defeated Sweden by 2 to 1. Germany defeated France by 8 to 1, Holland defeated the United States by 3 to 2. Britain defeated Malta by 8 to 2. Belgium defeated Uruguay by 1 to 0. CYCLING. 1.000 METRES TIME TRIAL, Arie Vanvliet (Holland), 72sec, an Olympic record 1 Pierre Georget (France), 72.8 sec ... 2 Rudolf Karsch (Germany) l , 73.25e0 3 Then came Severinp (Italy) 73.25ec, Roy Hicks (Britain) 74sec, Arna Pederson (Denmark) 74sec, Laslo Orchzan (Hungary) 74sec, George Giles (New Zealand) 75sec, Edy Baumann (Switzerland) 7osec, Albert Sellinger (United States) 75.25ec, and T. Johnson (Australia) 75.8 sec. Eight others competed. HOCKEY. Japan beat Hungary by 3 to 1. DECATHLON. The decathlon was won by Glenn Morris (United States) with 7,900 points, beating the Olympic record of 7,398 points and the world record of 7,825 points, GERMAN GIRL RELAY TEAM HERR HITLER'S COMMISERATION BERLIN, August 9. (Received August 10, at 2.5 p.m.) Herr Hitler received the German relay team and commiserated with them in their misfortune. He shook hands with the weeping Fraulein Doerfeldt, saying: “Never mind, you did splendidly.” General Goering, Dr Goebbels, and Herr von Schainmer, the Nazi sports leader, also received the team. The official agency states that all sympathised with the team, adding that it would certainly have won but for the mishap. It adds that the girls were all in tears throughout the afternoon. The British girl relay team included Miss Brown, a sister of A. G. K. Brown, who ran last in the British lap of the 1,600 metres. International observers considered that Rampling ran the finest 40C metres of the Games. He made up 15yds, giving Britain a commanding lead in the relay. Private watches mad© his time just outside 46sec. Zabala fell from exhaustion when he dropped out of the Marathon, and was sent to the hospital suffering from cramp in the calves. LATER RESULTS SWIMMING MEN’S 100 METRES FREE STYLE. FINAL. Csik (Hungary), 57.65ec 1 M. Yusa (Japan), 57.95ec 2 S. Aral (Japan), 58sec 3 Taguchi (Japan), 58.1 sec ... 4 Fischer (Germany ), 59.35ec 5 P. Fick (America), 59.75ec 6 Lindegren (America), 59.95ec ... 7 WOMEN’S 100 METRES FREE STYLE. FIRST SEMI-FINAL. Fraulein •Mastenbroek (Holland), 66.45ec (on Olympic record) ... 1 Fraulein Arednt (Germany) 67.75ec 2 Miss Rawls (America). 68.5 sec ... 3 Miss Wagner (Holla d), 68.6 sec ... 4 SECOND SEMI-FINAL. Miss Campbell (Argentine). 66.65ec 1 Miss Wilu den Ouden (Holland), 66.75ec 2 Miss M‘Kean (America), 68.9 sec 3 Miss Lap (America), 69.65e0 ... 4 Miss E. De Lacey (Australia) ... 5 The first three and the fastest fourth qualify for the final to-morrow. WOMEN’S 200 METRES BREAST; STROKE. FIRST SEMI-FINAL. Miss Maehata (Japan), 3min S.lsec 1 Miss I. Sorensen (Denmark), 3min Fraulein Holzner (Germany), 3min S.lsec 3 Fraulein Wanlberg (Holland), 3min 9sec 4 SECOND SEMI-FINAL. Fraulein Genenger (Germany), 3min 2 gsec ••• ••• ~, ... 1 Fraulein Kastein (Holland), 3min 9 2sec - ... 2 Miss D. Storey (Britain), 3min 9.Ss6c ... ••• ... ... ... ... 3 Miss Isberg (Sweden), 3min 11.4 sec 4 The first three and the fastest fourth qualified for the final. WATER POLO. Britain defeated Yugoslavia, -4-3; Germany defeated Czechoslovakia, 6-1, Sweden defeated Iceland, 10-0; Hun- ■ mry defeated Malta, 12-0; America de feated Uruguav, 2-1; France defeated Japan. 8-0; Austria defeated Switzer land, 20-0. The competition was run on league lines, not knock-out.

ATHLETIC 400 METRES RELAY. FINAL. United States, 39.8 sec, a world record 4 Italy, 41.1 sec Germany, 41.2 sec •> Argentina, 42.25ec * Canada, 42.75ec ••• a 1,600 METRES RELAY. FINAL. Britain (Wolff, Rampling, Roberts, Brown), 3rain 9scc 1 United States, 3min llsec J Germany, 3min ll.Ssec ... ... J Canada, 3min ll.Ssec (equal) ... 3 Sweden, 3min 13sec ’ Hungary, 3min 14.8scc ° MARATHON. Aitei Son (Japan), 2h 29min 19.2 sec 1 Ernest Harper (Britain), 2h 31mm 20 2soc ..I ••• (Both breaking Olympic record.)' Shortyu Nan (Japan), 2b 31mm 42sec •••. ••• , Tamila (Finland), 2h 32mm 43sec 4 Then Muinonen (Finland), Coleman (South Africa), Robertson (Britain), Gibson (South Africa), Tarkiamen (Finland), Enoehsson (Sweden). WOMEN’S 400 METRES RELAY. FINAL. United States, 46.95ec 1 Britain, “ Canada, 47.8 sec ... “ Italy, 48.7 sec 4 Holland 1 ,48.8 sec 5 Germany dropped the baton and was disqualified. WOMEN’S HIGH JUMP. Chak, 1.62 metres (approximately sft 3 7-lOin) ••• 1 Odam and Kaun failed at that heio-ht. Odam with 1.60 metres won second place, Kami failing at that height. Miss Carter (Australia) was eliminated at I.sßmetres. GRAECO-ROMAN HEAVY-WEIGHT WRESTLING. FINAL. Palusalu (Estonia) J Nyman (Sweden) Hornfischer (Germany) WATER POLO. Belgium drew with Holland, I*ll’ Switzerland beat Iceland, 7-1. hockey. Sweden beat Belgium 2-0; Holland beat Franco 3-1. WRESTLING GR/ECO-ROMAN FINALS. WELTER-WEIGHT. Svedberg (Sweden) ••• 1 Schaffer (Germany) • * Virtsnen (Finland) J MIDDLE-WEIGHT. Johannson (Sweden) 1 Schweikert (Germany) ... * Palotas (Hungary) J BANTAM-WEIGHT. Loerincz (Greece) ... 1 Svensson (Sweden) “ Brendel (Germany) ... ••• J FEATHERWEIGHT. Erkan (Turkey) J Reini (Finland) ••• Karlsson (Sweden) '••• 3 LIGHT-WEIGHT. fl Cadicr (Sweden') 4 Dictates (Latvia) 2 Nco (Estonia) 3 FOOTBALL. Peru defeated Austria, 4-2, after extra time. ,