OLYMPIC RESULTS

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 August 1936, Page 7

OLYMPIC RESULTS

JAP SWIMMERS DO WELL

HITLER’S ENTHUSIASM

[BY CABLE —PBESS ASSN. —COPYBIGHT.]

BERLIN, August 8. The correspondent of the Associated Press in Berlin says that the swimming events started in an early morning drizzle after the night’s rain. Fick (United States), already holder of the 100 metres world record, 56 4-5 sec., beat Miyazaki’s Olympic record, established at Los Angeles, but Taguchi, who -won his heat with the utmost ease, improved on Fick’s Olympic figures. The Japanese won all the heats in which they started.

The first heat of the women’s breaststroke provided a sensation, when Inga Soerensen, an 11-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. Langton (Canada), all reigning champions in their own countries. The little Dane showed superb judgment. She was third at half the distance, and then drew into the lead, and came down the last length full of fire, only fourtenths of a second outside the record. Fraulein Benenger (Germany), in the second heat, broke Miss Clare Dennis's record, which Miss 11. Maehata (Japan) 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 Kitty Mackay (Australia), in the women’s 100 metres free-style, was apparently afflicted with stage fright, and was never impressive, but Miss Delacey (Australia), who was treating the event principally as a trial for the 400 metres, gave a creditable display, and failed by only two feet to overtake Miss Den Ouden (Holland) in the second heat.

M. Yusa (Japan), in the men’s 100 metres semi-final, was ahead at 25 metres, and turned just in front of Shigeo Arai (Japan). A great battle ensued between the Japanese, and ended with Yusa winning narrowly. The (Americans' relay team, to which Owens gave a five yards lead, which they later increased, equalled their compatriots’ record at Los Angeles. The American women’s relay sue cess was due chiefly to the six-foot Miss Stephens, winner of the 100 metres. When the announcer ed to inform the crowd of more than 100,000 that the German girls had beaten their own world record of 46£ secs., 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 they walked back along the track. , Isohollo (Finland), 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 40 yards, looking round. He beat his own time at Los Angeles, 19 min 33 2-5 sec., although comparison is impossible, as the competitors ran by error an extra lap at Los Angeles, adding 450 metres to the original distance. The former Olympic record was 9min 14 3-5 sec. Speedy promotion for Germans is still following success at the Games. Josef Manger, winner of the heavyweight weight-mting, has been appointed a special tax collector. Results: —

SWIMMING 100 Metres Freestyle—Heat Winners and Times —Peter Fick (United States), 57 7-10 sec. (Olympic record), M. Yusa (Japan), 57 4-ssec., M. French-Williams (Britain), 60 7-10 sec., Slnegeo Arai (Japan), 57 7-10 sec (equalling Fick’s record), M. Taguehi (Japan), 571 sec. (beating Fick’s record), D. Wilfan (Jugoslavia), 60 3-5 sec., A. Lindegren (United States), 58 3-10 sec.

W. Kendall qualified for the semifinals, which resulted: —First semifinal, Taguehi, 57 9-10 sec., F. Csik (Hungary), 58 l-10sec., 2; Fischer (Germany), 58 7-10 sec., 3. Second Semi-Final —Yusa, 57A sec. (Olympic record) 1; Arai, 57 9-10 sec. 2; Lindegren, 58 7-10 sec. 3. Kendall, who was fifth, did not qualify for the final. 200 Metres Women’s Breaststroke. Heat Winners: —Miss H. Maehata (Japan), 3min 1 9-10 sec., beating Clare Dennis’s Olympic record; Fraulein Genenger (Germany), 3min 3 sec., also breaking Miss Denniss’s record; Miss I. Soerensen (Denmark), 3min. 6 7-10 see.; Fraulein Wollschaeger (Germany) 3min SJsec. Others qualifying for the semi-final include Miss Isberg (Sweden), 3min 8 7-10 sec.; Miss Thuboi (Japan), 3min lOsec.:

Miss D. Storey (Britain), 3min 10 4-5 sec.

Women’s 100 Metres Freestyle. Heat Winners —Fraulein Masterbroek (Holland), 66 2-ssec. (Olympic record), Miss Willi Den Ouden (Holland), 68 l-10sec., Miss Campbell (Argentine), 66 4-5 sec.. Fraulein Hveger (Denmark), 69 3-ssec., Miss Lap (United States), 69 sec. Miss Delacey iAustralia), with 681 sec in her heat, qualified for tbe semi-final. Miss Kitty Mackay (Australia), fifth in her heat, did not qualify.

STEEPLECHASE 3000 Metres Steeplechase. Final: — Isohollo (Finland), 9min 3 4-ssec., (Olympic record). 1; Tuominen (Finland), 9min 6 4-ssec.,' 2; Dompert (Germany), 9min 7 l-ssec., 3; Matilainen (Finland), 9min. 9sec., 4; Manning (United States), 9min 11 l-ssec., f>; Larsson (Sweden), 9min 10 3-ssec. 6. The first five broke the previous Olympic record. 1000 Metres Relay. First heat —United States (193 sec 1, Hungary (197 ses) 2. Second heat—Britain (194 2-5 sec.) 1, Sweden (194 3-5 sec.) 2. Third heat —Germany (195 sec 1, Canada (195 sec 2. All qualified for the final. 400 Metres Relay. First heat—United States (Owens, Metcalfe, Draper, Wykoff) 40sec., equalling the world record, 1; Italy, 41 1-10 sec., 2. Second heat—Holland, 41 3-10 sec. 1; Argentine, 41 9-10 sec., 2. Third heat —Germany, 41 2-ssec. 1: Canada, 411 sec., 2. All qualified for the final. Women's 400 Metres Relay. First semi-final—United States (47 l-19sec) 1; Canada (48sec.) 2; Holland (48 2-4 sec) 3. Second semi-final —Germany (46 2-ssec) (world record) 1; Britain (47Jsec) 2; Italy (48 3-ssec) 3. All qualified for the final.

Water Polo. —Czechoslovakia beat Japan by 4 goals to 3. Austria beat Sweden, 2 goals to 1. Germany beat France 8 goals to 1. Holland beat Unit-

e.d States, 3 goals to 2. Britain beat Malta, 8 goals to 2. Belgium beat Uruguay, 1 goal to 0. , Decathlon —The decathlon was won by Glenn Morris (United States) with 7900 points, beating the Olympic record of 7398 points and the world record of 7825 points.

RUNNING

400 Metres (437yds. Ifi. Ilin.). Firsl semi-final —Williams (United States). 47 l-ssec., 1; W. Roberts (Britain, 48sec., 2, J. Loaning (Canada), 48 1-10 sec. 3. Lanzi and Skawinski did not qualify. Second semi-final—Luvalle, 47 1-10 sec., 1; A. G. Brown (Britain), 47 3-10 sec. 2; Fritz (Canada), 47 2-5 sec. 3. Rampling, Blazejezah and Anderson did not qualify. Final: Williams, 46£sec., 1: Brown, 46 7-10 sec., 2; Luvalle, 46 4-ssec., 3; Roberts, 46 4-ssec„ 4; Fritz, 47 4-ssec. 5; Loaning, 48 l-ssec., 6. . 5000 Metres (3 miles 188yds. SJin.). Final: Hoeckert (Finland), 14min 23 1-5 sec., an Olympic record, 1; Lehtinen (Finland), 14min 25 4-ssec., 2; Jonsson (Sweden), 14min 29sec., 3; Murakoso (Japan), 14min 30sec., 4; Noji (Poland), 14min 33 2-ssec., 5; Saliminen (Poland), 14min 39 4-ssec., 6. Lehtinen and Jonsson beat the old Olympic record and Murakoso equalled it. 1500 Metres (1640yds. Ift 32in). — The last six positions in the 1500 metres were announced to-day after an examination of the results by automatic camera. They were: Szabo (3 min 53 3-10 sec.), Goix (3min 53 4-5 sec.), Venzke (3min 55sec.), Schaumburg (3 min. 56 l-ssec.), Ny (3min. 57 3-5 sec.), Boettcher (4 min 4 1-5 sec).

CYCLING

100 Metres (1093yds. Ift lOin.) — Chaillot (France) beat Magnussen (Denmark). Pola (Italy) beat Waegelin (Switzerland). Merkens (Germany) beat Pola. Van Vliet beat Chaillot. Final: Merkens beat Van Vliet by three-quarters of a length. A protest by Van Vliet on the ground of obstruction, was not upheld. Chaillot beat Pola for third place. 1000 Metres Time Trial:--Arie Van Vliet (Holland), 72sec. (Olympic record) 1. Pierre Georget (France), 72 4-ssec. Rudolf Karsch (Germany), 73 1-5 sec., 3. Then came Severino (Italy), 73 1-5 sec.: Roy Hicks (Britain), 74sec.: Arna Pederson (Denmark), 75sec.; Laslo Orchzan (Hungary), 74sec; George Giles (New Zealand), 75sec.; Edy Baumann (Switzerland). 75sec.; Albert Sellinger (United States), 75 1-5 sec; T. Johnson (Australia), ■ 4-5 sec. Eight others competed.

POINTS WON

BERLIN, August 8.

The “Olympic Zeitung” publishes an unofficial table of points calculated on the principle of three points for first, two for second and one for third. Not including Friday’s results. the order is: United States 56 points, Germany 50, Finland and Italy 15, Egypt and France 10, Sweden and Japan 9, Estonia 6, Poland and Canada 5, Czechoslovakia 4, New Zealand and Austria 3, Britain, Holland, and Switzerland 2, Turkey, Australia, the Philippines and Latvia 1.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS.

KOREAN WINS MARATHON

(Recd. August 10, Noon). BERLIN. August 9

The Associated Press Berlin correspondent says: In ideal weather 18,000 were present at the swimming contests. Delacey was among the leaders in the semi-final of the 100 metres, until 25 metres had been covered, when Campbell spurted. The latter turned first, and maintained a long lead until 40 metres from the finish, where Denouden challenged, the Argentinian winning in a splendid finish, by a touch.

The final of the men’s 100 metres free-style, ended sensationally, the Hungarian, Csik, beating the muchfancied Japanese. The American rec-ord-breakers, Fick and Fischer, led early, but Yusa turned just ahead of Taguichi. Csik gained half a yard from Pushoff, and Fick, spurting, drew almost level, with Taguehi inches behind. Then, with Yusa, Aria, Taguichi, and Fick, practically in line, Csik, exerting his utmost sprinting powers, won by a touch. Hitler’s entry to the Stadium amid the plaudits of a hundred thousand people, was the signal for the start of the marathon. The title-holder Zabala (Argentine) started at a rattling pace, and led from the arena, followed by Harper. Zabala continued at a high speed, and at the eight miles, running with marvellous ease, was a minute ahead of the Portuguese, Diaz. Huge crowds lined the route, applauding the runners. Harper ran into second place at the thirteen miles, but was well behind Zabala. Son joined Harper at the halfway mark, where Zabala’s time was 1.11.29, and Harper and Son 1.12.19. Zabala continued to force the pace, with Harper and Son hanging on grimly, and waiting his cracking up, which came at the eighteen miles, where the Argentinian halted for a few minutes. Son immediately drew ahead, with Harper at the heels of Zabala, who again started. After eleven miles of hot concrete road, lined by grandstands, the ruhners reentered the welcome shade of the Grunewald Forest. Zabala retired at twenty miles, leaving the English and Japanese to face the gruelling finish. Son was wildly acclaimed, entering the stadium, and amid a fanfare of trumpets, finished extremely fresh. Son is a Korean peasant.

OWENS’ SPORTSMANSHIP. Owens, as might be expected, gave United States a magnificent send-off in the four hundred metres relay, which the succeeding runners, Metcalfe and Draper increased, enabling Wykoff, who has now assisted America to win the event three times, to ge( home by nearly twenty yards, Italy snatching second place from Germany in a terrific finish. Holland, which was expected to bo well placed, owing to the possession of Osendarp, the best European sprinter, was disqualified through dropping the baton. When the United States team mounted the dais to receive the laurel wreaths and medals, Owens, remembering that his fellow Negro, Metcalfe, although he had been in two Olympiads, had never been in first place, pushed him into the highest position. The spectators, including Hitler, tumultuously cheered the Americans, after the anthem was played. i The British quarter-milers who have been regarded as the strongest portion of the team somewhat redeemed the reputation of the British athletes, winning the 1,600 relay. Fritz gave Canada a lead in the first lay, with America second, but Rampling running magnificently in the second lap out-distanced the American Young, and the veteran Canadian Negro Edwards, finishing 7 feet ahead. Roberts put Britain three yards ahead at the end of the third lap, and Brown

J dashed home five yards 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, who yesterday created a| world record, when Marie Dollinger,i the third string, was handing on the baton to Use Doerfeldt. Germany had a six yards lead and appeared certain of victory, hut the passing was fumbled and the baton fell. A tremendous groan rose up from the spectators. Hitler threw up his hands in a gesture of dismay. 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. Twenty entries in the women’s high jump did not include the title-holder Jean Shiley (United States). When Carter was eliminated only Osak (Hungary), Odam (Britain), Kaun (Germany),’ Ratzen (Germany and Nicholas (France) remained. The results were: —

RUNNING.

Four Hundred Metres Relay: — Final: United States 39.8, a world record, 1; Italy 41.1, 2; Germany 41.2, 3, Argentina 42.2, 4, Canada 42.7, 5.

Sixteen Hundred. Metres Relay.— Final: Britain (Wolfe, Rampling, Roberts, Brown) 189, 1; United States 191, 2; Germany 191.5, 3; Canada 191.8, 4; Sweden 193, 5; Hungary 194.8, 6. Marathon: Aaitei Son (Japan) 2hrs 29mins 19.2 secs, 1; Ernest Harper (Britain) 2/31/23.2, 2 (both breaking the Olympic record); Shortyu" . Nan (Japan) 2/31/42, 3; Taniila (Finland) 2/32/43, 4. Then came Muinonen (Finland), Coleman (South Africa); Robertson (Britain), Gibson (South Africa), Tarkiainen (Finland), Enoch sson (Sweden).

Women’s Four Hundred Metres Relay.—Final: United States 46.9, 1; Britain 47.6, 2; Canada 47.8, 3; Italy 48.7, 4; Holland 48.8, 5. Germany dropped, the baton and was disqualified.

Women’s High Jump Result: Chak 1.62. Odam and Kaun failed at that height. Odam with 1.60 won second place, Kaun failing at that height. Carter (Australia) was eliminated at 1.5 S metres. .

SWIMMING

Men’s Hundred Metres, Free-style.— Final: Csik 57.6, 1; Yusa 57.9, 2; Arai 58, 3; Taguehi 58.1, 4; Fischer 59.3, 5; Fick 59.7, 6; Liillegren 59.9. 7. Women’s Hundred Metres, Freestyle. First semi-final: Masterbroek 66.4 (Olympic record) 1: Arednt (Germany) 67.7, 2; Rawls (U.S.A.) 68.5, 3; Wagner (Holland) 08.6, 4. Second semi-final: Campbell 66.0 1; Denouden 66.7, 2; McKean (U.S.A.) 68.9, 3; Lap 69.6, 4; De Lacey 5. The first three and fastest fourth qualify for the final to-morrow.

Women’s Two Hundred Metres, Breaststroke. First semi-final: Maehata 183.1 1; Soerensen 186, 2; Fraulein Holzner (Germany) ISS.I, 3; Fraulein Waalberg (Holland) 189, 4. Second semi-final: Genenger 182.8, 1; Fraulein Kastein (Holland) 189.2, 2; Miss Storey (Britain) 189.8, 3; Isberg 191.4, 4. The first three and the fastest fourth qualified for the final. Kendall's time in the semi-final yesterday, was 59.9 seconds. He was tho only Australian ever to break a minute for the hundred metres. De Lacey’s swim likewise was the fastest ever of an Australian woman in the hundred metres.

Water Polo: Britain defeated Yugoslavia 4/3; Germany defeated Czechoslovakia. 6/1; Sweden defeated Iceland 10/0; Hungary defeated Malta 12/0; United States defeated Uruguay 2/1; France defeated Japan 8/0; Austria, defeated Switzerland 20/0; Belgium drew with Holland 1/1; Switzerland beat Iceland 7/1.

The competition is run on League lines, not knock-out.

WRESTLING

Graeco-Roman Wrestling Heavyweight Final: Palusalu (Estonia) 1; Nyman (Sweden) 2; Hornfischer (Germany) 3.

HOCKEY. Sweden v. Belgium 2/0; Holland v France 3/1. SWIMMERS’ AMATEUR STATUS. (Recd. August 10, 11.30 a.m.) BERLIN, August 9. The International Swimming Federation Conference decided that baths or surfing attendants cease to be amateurs by engaging directly or indirectly in duties for remuneration, but ninety days, after ceasing such employment, the National Swimming Union is empowered to reinstate them. The conference ruled that teachers in swimming schools or 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 is not to be endangered by his participating purely in life-saving events, but swimming surfaces were rigidly excluded.

INTERNATIONAL CONCORD.

LONDON, August 7.

The Berlin correspondent of the Sun-Herald News Service says- that a question of whether the Olympic Games will more greatly affect international relations than is generally thought possible is raised by remarkable demonstrations in Berlin this week. Undoubtedly Germany has fulfilled her intention to impress the visitors, but everybody is surprised at the extraordinary impression tho visitors have created on their hosts. Germans have been taught for three years to suspect foreigners. They at first greeted visitors courteously, but coldly. Berlin people have now taken the visitors to their hearts with surprising warmth. A long chain of young people, mostly French, Americans, and Germans, are seen, with arms linked, happily walking to the arena, while, if any United States negro shows himself on the Unter Den Linden he is immediately surrounded by a dozen frauleins seeking his autograph. This new spirit, which is such a contrast to the opening days is even reflected in the Fuhrer who, when the crowd rose as he entered the box to-day, signalled to them to be seated. Even the national form of applause disappeared to-day when the crowd, regardless of nationality, joined in whichever form of applause

seemed most suitable for the occasion.

NURMI ACCLAIMS LOVELOCK.

LONDON, August 8. A Helsingfors report states: “Lovelock .is the greatest miler I have ever seen,” says Paavo Nurmi, at present training athletes at Berlin,.in a telegraphed message to the local newspapers. “I was astonished at his freshness after a gruelling race. He is a most amazing runner, and has no peer anywhere in the world.” TEMUKA’S REQUEST. [per press association.] TEMUKA, August 8. The Mayor of Temuka (Mr. A. W. Buzan) and the Temuka Progress League, cabled to Lovelock to-day congratulating him on his magnificent win and the suggestion was made that the oak tree presented by the little German girl be sent to Temuka, his native town, where it could be planted in the Domain. The Mayor and Progress League are going to ask the Dominion Games Committee to start a shilling fund for Lovelock,