SPORTS AND GAMES

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1936, Page 8

SPORTS AND GAMES

WEIGHT-LIFTING

[per press association.]

AUCKLAND, August 12

At a special test, last night, at Scott’s Hall, under the auspices of the Auckland Weight-lifting Association. L. Hogan, list 41bs, established a middleweight world’s record for a pullover at arms length, with a lift of 145Jlbs, compared with the previous record of 1401bs. Australasian records were surpassed by H. Cleghorn, 14st 4Mb, ir. the heavyweight two-hand military press, twohand snatch, and two-hand clean and jerk, with a lift of 303Mbs. In the last event, he won the Australasian Cup. Thirteen New Zealand records were also beaten. INANGA H U A SU B- U NIO N.

The weekly meeting of the Inangabmi. Rugby Sub-Union was held at Reeftcn, last, evening, Mr J. Crossman presiding over the following: Messrs Collins, Williamson, Smith. Bradley, Archer. Brooker, Reid, and Father Jleavey.

The Buller Union wrote, stating that Westport Technical High School will not be playing the Reel!on District High School for the Newman Cup. but do not know yet whether Granit.v will challenge.

Owing to pressure of work, Mr D. Bateman sent in his resignation as secretary of the L’nion.The resignation was accepted with regret, and it. was resolved to forward a letter of appreciation to Mr Bateman for past services. The matter of the appointment of secretary was held over until next meeting.

The Waratah juniors were declared Hie winners of the Discaciati Cup. Referees’ reports were received. fixtures lor Sunday:—-Seniors— Waratahs v. (Tonadun. at Reefton. 2.45; Mr Stevens referee. Juniors— Waratahs v. Cronadun, at Roefton, 1.30; Mr Bennett referee.

r l lie Westport Convent and Reefton High Schools were granted permission to play at Reefton on August 20. BASKETBALL. Playing- at Nelson Creek yesterday. Ikamatua defeated Nelson Creek by three goals to nil.