WORLD OF SPORT

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10142, 30 October 1925, Page 7

WORLD OF SPORT

THE RACES. POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB S SPRING MEETING. CHAPLIN WINS SPRING HANDI- " CAP. «. . ■ The initial day of the Poverty Bay Turf Club’s annual spring meeting* was held at Makaraka course yesterday under the most delightful weather conditions. Tlie rain of the previous day had laid the dust on the roads and had l freshened, up the green sward in front of the stands, which formed a. charming picture. From an early hour taxis and train services were well patronised and there was a large attendance from the first race onwards. The course was in first-class-order- and the going was .good. Exciting racing was witnessed during the day, several exceedingly close finishes being witnessed, a tribute to the skill of the Club’s liandieapper, Mr. 11. Covie. In the hurdle race there was one mishap, Grandiose falling after covering about half a mile and throwing his rider, It. Olive, who, however, beyond a severe slinking was otherwise unhurt.

Mr. R. B. Luslc, the Club's veteran judge, was in his accustomed place, and as usual there was no dissent from liis decisions. Mr. R. H. Skipwith, as starter, had a somewhat trying task with some of the fields but, thanks to his experience and capability, the _ tapes lifted with the horses in line. The investments on the toialisator, to the surprise of many patrons, showed a decrease. This is due partly to the fact that in two races there were only three starters on each occasion, and' in the principal race only five lined up at the barrier, and as a consequence many investors refrained front patronising the machine on these events. Tfic total put through for the day was £12,731, compared with £15,543 on the first day last year, a. decrease of £2812.

The riding hours of the day went to J. Barry, with three winning mounts, H. Wiggins, C. Stratton, R. Reed, J. Nixon and P. Atkins following with one winner each. Throughout the afternoon the Gisborne City Band added to the gaiety >f the scene with appropriate selections. Following are the results: JUNCTION HANDICAP, of loOsovs; second horse 25sovs and third horse Lesovs from the stake. Six and ahalf furlongs. 2 Mr. 11. Norgrove’s b m PRINCESS RONNIE, by Pofydamon—Waiorewa, 4yrs, 7.11 (H. Wiggins) J I—Mr1 —Mr S. Kirkpatrick’s hr g HEATHERSPRIG, aged, 9.7 (C. . Mason) 2 3Mr O. L. Ferguson’s ch g M ANUTA I, 7.10 (car. 7.5) (H. McHugh) 3 —The only starters. The withdrawal of Nancy Lee, Barrier, Startle and Demagogue detracted from the interest in the event, leaving but a field of three to go to the post. The use of the barrier saw Princess Ronnie jump away to the front, followed closely by Heathersprig, who at the five furlong post took the lead, having a length’s advantage. Mauutai was then closely following Princess Ronnie, and the field raced round the western bend in this order, Heatliersprig running easily a few- lengths in the lead. Nearing the straight Mauutai sprinted and temporarily displaced Princess Ronnie. Entering the straight, Heatherspring, on the L-iila, was a length ahead of Princess Ronnie, but in the straight the Polydamon mare showed a fine turn of speed and raced to the front half-way down the home stretch. In a great finish she beat Heathersprig past the post by half a length, with Mauutai six lengths back third. Time: lmin 22 4-ssec.

FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of UOsovsq second horse 25sovs and third licrse Usovs from 'the stake. Over seven flights of hurdles. One and three-quarter miles. I—Mr. W. Wilson’s ch g MONTE, by Zetland—St. Hippo marc, aged, 10.4 (O. Stratton) 1 3—Mr. A. D. Adams’ b g SUNRAY, aged, 10.9 (C. Mason);.. 2 4 Mr. E. Fitzgerald’s ch g RADIO, aged, 9.0 (F. Dunn) 3 —Also started : 2 Thigantliu 9.11 A. McDonald), 6 Black Apple 9.0 1 (C. Parkinson), 7 Martintine 9.0 (it. Foote), 5 Grandiose 9.0 (R. Olive). An excellent race was witnessed, in the First Hurdles Handicap, for which seven horses went out, the defections being Highway and Garzon. The inside running went to Monte. When the barrier liften Grandiose went to the front and took the first jump in the lead. Radio came away strongly, followed by Sur.-ray, and these two took the lead from Grandiose, who, however, again raced ahead on the bend. Black Apple and Martintine, who were last to get away, tailed up the field at the first of the stand hurdles. Grandiose, who was leading, crashed into tho timber and somersaulted, throwing his rider (11. Olive). Radio, who was following close in behind Grandiose, also narrowly escaped being upset. Passing the stand Radio led from* Black Apple, Sunray, Thigantliu, Monte and Martintine in that order, and on entering the eastern bond Radio was a length ahead qf Black Apple, with Sunray lying in third place. Racing along the back stretcli Radio retained bis leAd. but then Monte ran up and joined Radio, tlie two leaders racing neck and neck round the- eastern bend. Entering the straight Monte, Radio and Sumray w’ere together and over the second last hurdle the.ehestnutspurtey ond last hurdle Monte had a length lead which Sunray cut down slightly over the last hurdle, and in a Lhiilliiirr race home Monte passed tho post half a length ahead of Sunray, .■ with Radio a "similar distance hack third. Thigantliu was fourth;. Time: 3mm 25sec. V

ROSELA'ND HACK HANDICAI, «t 130-ovs; second horse 23sovs and third horse lOsovs from the stake. ' Six furlongs. _ 3—Messrs. Hudspith and Hine s br m NIGHT SONG, by Night- : • watch— Folkspng, 4yrs, 8.8 (R. A Messrs. Collin and Smith vb m BLUE JAY, 4yrs, 8.3 (B. Mor2—Ml’ H- Norgrove’s b m •-CESS NATA, oyrs, iJ ( H ; > Wiggins) d —Also started: 9 Mark Over 7 7(A. Heath) 6 Serenade 7.2 (P- Mcllroy). 1 Peril 7 0, (F. McHugh), 5 Royal Heather 7.0 (ear 7.12) (J. .Barry).. ? Pita 7.0 (Atkins),;.; 10 Castanea- 7-.0 (car. 7 6) (.J. Leach). . . ’): The Roseland Hack Handicap drew x field of nino starters, tho seratcliInrr pen going through the names of Sunlike, Kingi Pita, Carniola, Kings Up. Sophia‘and Cymbeline. Ibere wasi a- slight delay at the barrier, caused by the fractiousness of Castanea and when the field was despatch-,, ed ’he was the last to move.. Princess Nata and . Royal ■ Heather were the first to show oi ; t.;bntattbe end of a furlong were joined hv Mark Over When well an the bend Blue Jay and Nieht , Song moved up-. There was little change - till.-..the straight was; entered, with . Princess. Nata dirtlf a length . ahead of RoyalHeather. , and Night . Song coming through fast on the mils. In ino JinEh in or stages ..Night iSqng and Blue Jaf forged ahead, the. former passing, the; box , half a length to the good,;

with Princess- Nata.’ three-quarters of a. length-' .back third. Serenade was close up fourth. Time : lniiii 16 3-5 sec. " d" _ ’ ’ . , SPRING HANDICAP, of 250sovs; second horse 30sovs and third horse ’2osovs from the stake. One and a-quarter miles. ■ 2—Mr; H. O. Beach’s'b'r'g,CHAPLlN, by Heather Mixture —Edna May- 11., aged, 8.0 (J. Barry) .. .... 1 I—Messrs Allen and .Kirkpatrick’s hr g SCOTCH MIXTURE, aged, 9.3 (R. Butter worth). 2 4—Mr J. H. Jamieson’s br g BARRIER, aged, 8.13 (B. Morris)... 3 —Also started: 3 The Author 8.11 (J: Nixon), 5 Cohesion 7.0 (J. Leach). Stamina, speed and a determined finishing effort were factors that carried Chaplin to victory in a stirring finish in the Spring Handicap. All the acceptors, numbering five, went to the post. From a fair start Barrier showed out for a brief period, but was quickly displaced by Scotch Mixture, Cohesion and The Author, and they passed the stand the first time in that order. Rounding the eastern bend Cohesion raced into the lead, j and along the back stretch had an advantage of half a length over' Scotch Mixture, with The Author two lengths back and Chaplin and Barrier following plosely. Nearing tlm west- - rn bend Scotch Mixture took the rtd again, but soon gave way to the lightly-tweighted Cohesion, who led round the bend and then faded away, apparently finding the pace too hot. Chaplin then caught the leader and raced neck and neck down the home stretch with Scotch Mixture, tho great duel thrilling the spectators. Thirty yards from the post Chaplin put in a brilliant spurt which carded him home a head in front of Scotch Mixture, with Barrier two and a-half lengths back third. Cohesion was fourth. Time: 2min lOsec.

WELTER HANDICAP, of 130sovs; second horse 20sovs and third horse l.Osovs from the stake'. Seven furlongs. * 1— Mr. J. McNeil’s b g lIIGHAVAY, by Hymettus—Temper- * arce, aged, 9.12 (J. Nixon) 1 2 Mr. H. Ford’s ch m MANGATOETOE, syrs, 8.13 ,(J. Barry) 2 3 Mr. O. J. Bennett’s b g POLYDAMOS, oyrs, 8.0 (car.'B.3) (R. " Reed) .. 3 —Also started: 7 Our Day 8.0 (car. 8.3) (C. Stratton), G Cleft 8.0 (car. 8.6) (It. Foote). 5 Scottish King 8.0 (R. Butterworth), 4 King] Pita 8.0 (L. Leacli): From a good start Our Day soon 'ed the field, with Highway in close attendance. Before a furlong had been covered Highway run up with the leader and these two took charge until well into the home bend, two lengths, ahead of Scottish King. Once into the straight Highway came away and was never headed, winning easily by two and a-half lengths. Within one hundred yards of the judge’s box Mangatoetoe put in a great effort and secured second place -/ a length, from the fast-finishing Polydamos. Our Day was fourth. Time: lmin 32sec. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 115sovs; second horse to receive 20sovs and third horse lOsovs from the stake. Five furlongs.

I—Mr. D. J. Barry’s ch g NGAWATI, by Autumn—Deep Sea, £yrs, 8.0 (J. Barry) 1 s—Mr. F. Hall’s br f JEANETTE, 3yrs, 8.0 (car. 5.2) (J. Nixon) 2 4—Mr. Geo. Wilson’s b m EVENSONG, 6yrs, 8.0 (B. Morris)... 3 —Also started: 12 Merry Flyer 8.0 (F. Dunn), 10 Whispering Sam 8.0 (car. 8.6) (R. Fcotc). 9 Flying Phantom 8.0 (car. 8.2) (C. Parkinson). 8 Mix Up 8.0 (R. Butterworth), 2 Polar 8.0 (car. 8.4) (R. Reed), 6 Three Kings 8.0 (car. 8.3) (C. Stratton), 1 Red Autumn 8.0 (P. Mcllroy) bracketed with the winner), 3- Night Gambler B.o' (H. Wiggins), 13 Bright Hope 8.0 (P. Atkins). 11 Springsure 8.0 (J. Leach), 7 Goldstreak 8.0 (F. McHugh). The field moved off in a line as the barrier rose, with the exception of Bright Hope, who jumped back as the tapes went up. Ngawati at once took the lead, with the remainder of tlie field veil bunched behind and Jeanette showing up prominently. Ngawati was never headed and won by three-quarters of a length. At tho straight entrance Jeanette set out after tlie leader and Evensong put in a great run, these two showing in front of the bunched field. In the run home for second place Jeanette retained lier advantage and finished three-quarters of a length behind the leader. Goldstreak came up hvit but. could rot overhaul Evensong, who was third, two and a-half lengths back. Time: lmin 3 2-ssec. FLYING HANDICAP, of.ToOsove; second horse .to receive ,25sovs and third horse Usovs from the stake. Six furlongs. 1— Mr. R. W. Todd’s br m NANCY LEE, by Lucullus—Flagship, 4yrs, 9.6 (J. Barry) 1 2 Mr A. G. Turnbull’s ch m STARTLE, oyrs, 8.7 (R. Reed) 2 3 Mr. H. Norgrove’s b m PRINCESS RONNIE, 4yrs, 8.5 (inc. 101 b penalty) (H. Wiggins); 3 —The only starters. The withdrawal of four horses, Barrier, Blue Jay, Kings Up and Mark Over, from the Flying Handicap deprived this event of much interest for the' public, but the field of three which went to the post were very evenly matched and as anticipated a great race resulted. From a good start Startle jumped away to the load, followed closely by Princess Ronnie and Nancy Lee, and raeng to the western bend tlie leader increased her advantage to a couple of lengths. But nearing the home stretch Princess Ronnie and Nancy Lee closed up on Startle, who entered the straight with a slight advantage. A thrilling race down the homo stretch saw Startle and Naiicv Lee, who came away brilliantly in the last 200 yards, racing neck and neck for a time, but the Opotiki mare had enough in reserve for the final dash and got home with a length to spare. Princess Ronnie, who finished in great style, was just beaten by a head for second place. Time : lmin "16sec.

OCTOBER HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 130sovs; second horse to receive :20sovs4 and third -.jipme 10.. s'evs’;From the; stake. ~onj2-ihilc. A: 4_Mr. W. Robson’s b g PITA, bv Flying Start—Serbia, 6vrs, 7.0 .- ' (car. 7.6) (P: Atkins).. ...,r 4 I—. Mr. j. J. Spratt’s br g GARZON, aged, 8.5 (J. Nixon)... 2 3—Mr. H. Norgrove’s b m PRINCESS NATA, syrs, 7.8 3 —Also started: 7 Peril 7.0 (F. McHugh), 6 Royal Heather 7.0 (J., Leach), 2 Clarniola 7.0 IP. Mcllroy), 5 Cymbeline 7.0 (car'. 7.3) (A. Heath).

A field of seven went out for the final event, the October Hack Flat Handicap, for which there were five withdrawals —Manutai, Cohesion. Our Day, Polydamos, Grandiose and Vivo. The rise, of the barrier saw PrinccsrNata go to tlie front, followed closely by Carniola, who soon gave way to Garzon, who, making tlie pate solid was leading the field at the end of a furlong, with Pita in second place Racing, along the back stretch' Pita went to the front with a shorn' sprint, and then Peril ran Jr.to second place, with Princess Nata cles. liehind, a length separating each of the three leaders. .: In a greet race bonio Pita, beat Garzon by. hall a length, with Princese Nata a- length back third. Time : lmin 44 l-ssec.

• SECOND. DAY’S 'ACCEPTANtNCS. The > following ' • bavr beeri received:, for the second day,: - Matawhero Handicap-: .1 mllo—= Chaplin 10.4, The Author 10/1 Man. g.a toetoe 8.13, Blue Jay. ,8 12, I 'it: _8.3„ Cohesion, Demagogue 8.2, (hn Day, Polydamos, Carniola 7.7,

' Second Hurdles. Handicap, 'll miles —Monte .11.0, Sunray"7.-10.13, Garzon 10.9, jSilverfish 9.3, \Royal Heather, Radio, 'Whispering Sam, Grandiose 9.0. ' ......... \ Juvenile Stakes, 5 furlongs.— Rapiata, White Fang 8.1, Perle do Rouge, Jeanette, Hampton Cburt 7.13, Ngawati 7.12, Automaton. 7.9, Cool Card 7.4. Makaraka Handicap, 1 mile.— Scotch Mixture 9.5, Barrier 8.8, Chaplin, Highway 8.6, The Author 8.3, Startlo 8.2. Maiden Handicap, 6 furlongs.— Jeanette 9.0, Evensong 8.9, Goldstreak 8.6, Scottish King, Polar 8.5, Merry Flyer, Flying Phantom, Peril, Three Kings, Radio, Vivo, Night Gambler, Red Autumn, Cymbeline, Beechworth 8.3. . Waikanae Handicap. 6 furlongs.— Nancy Lee 9.12, Startle 8.8, Princess Ronnie 8.4, Manutai 7.2, Serenade, Mark Over 7.0. Waimata Hack Flat, 7 furlongs.— Nightsong 9.2, Manutai 8.11, Blue Jay 8.9, Pita 8.2, Cohesion 8.1, Princess Nata 7.8, Serenade, Our Day, Kings U,p, Peril, Polydamos, Goldstreak, Cymbeline, Carniola. 7.0. Farewell Handicap, 64 furlongs.— Nancy Lee 9.13, Heatliersprig 99, Barrier 9.3, Princess Ronnie 8.5, Waioeka Jack, Sophia, Night Gambler 7.0.

RICOAETON TRAINING NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. .29. Training this morning were carried out under pleasant weather condition:. A few> horses went on the No. 7 grass track, which was fast, but most of the galloping was done on the plough. Fircstick opened proceedings with six furlongs on the grass in lmin 19scc, but she was stopping at the end. Haze and Nincompoop went about five furlongs and a-half on tlie plough, taking lmin 4 l-sscc for the last five. Centrepiece, assisted by Royal Head over tlie first five furlongs, and by Fresh Breeze over the last five, covered a mile and a-quarter on the grass in 2min 12 l-ssec, the last three furlongs taking) 41 l-osee. Deucalion occupied lmin 16 3-ssec over six furlongs on the grass. Lucinda and Goldspear were companions over six furlongs on the grass, run in lmin 20 l-sscc. Bank Note was going a little better than Countersign at the end of half a mile on the grass, run in 49 3-ssee.

Te Kara, and! John Dix did steady pace work on the plough. Countermove rattled over live furlongs on the plough nicely in lmin 1 2-osec. Retrospect occupied lmin ISsec over the last six of seven furlongs on the plough. Victory Bond easily beat Paper Rose over five furlongs on tho plough in lmin 4 l-ssec. Granuale beat Ragfair over five furlongs on the jdough in lmin 5 1-5 sec. Clareino went well in a six furlongs spin on the grass, which lie covered in lmin 14 4-osee. Money Order reeled off eix Jinlongs on the plough in lrnin 15 3-sseo. He carried F. C. Porter, and it was a very attractive gallop. Scrip was goiiuc better than a Boniform—Mistime filly at the end of half a mile on the plough, which they ran from a slow start in 51 2-osec. Lucinette, with The Polymnian as a mate over the last part of the joiirney, covered the last mile of a mile and a-quarter on the plough in lmin 17 2-osec. Gay Juliet ran live furlongs on the grass comfortably in lmin 4 3-osec. His Majesty occupied lmin Gsce over five furlongs on the plough, but ho was going easily. Red Wink beat Equerry oyer a mile on the grass in lmin 45 l-ssee. Count Chvour covered a mile on the olougli very-easilv in lmin 47sec Waterlow was' going comfortably at the end of six furlongs on the slough in lmin 11) 4-osoc, a performance which was equalled by Starmist. Giantkiller was going better than Kilris at the end of seven furlongs on the plough, the last six taking lmin 22 1-osec. . 'flic two-vear-old Paperchase sprinted half a mile on the grass in 50sec, a useful effort, as he went from a slow start. . Glentruin, ridden by Porter, reeled off five- furlongs on the grass m -rood style in lmin 3 l-ssee. " Tiff went out to do useful work on the plough, but be pulled up very lame. ; , - - Footfall boat- Goldstep oyer nine furlongs on the plough, the last mile taking .lmin 461-ssec. Lava occupied lmin 1 <sec over six furlongs on the plough, arcl was stopping at the finish. Sunny Loeli and Enare covered- six furlongs on tlie plough in lmin lb 4-o &L Assurance, Ivilbox and Lady Swinton were in that order at the end of half a mile om the plough, which they ran almost from a stand in o2sec. Prosperity and Solferite covered seven furlongs on the plough comfortably in 2min 32 3-ssee. • Sun Up sprinted Half a mile on tlie plough in 51sec. . Jarretiere and 1 Cornstalk occupied lmin 17 4-osec to run six furlongs on.the plough. . . . Frisco and Kilbmne took lmin 21sec over the same distance, Juycuse sprinted half a mile on the plough in 51 3 ssec. Paper Boy had Msirtis as a mate over half a mile on the grass,, run in 50-sec. / ~ Kukunie ran seven furlongs on the ■dough by herself, taking lmiin 23sec. for the last six. Chickwlioat and Sartist covered fix furlongs on the plough comfortably in lmin 20 l-ssec. Silver Card, with Horatius as a mate for the last half mile, ran five furlongs on the grass m lmin J 2-o sec.—Special.

BOWLING. GISBORNE CLUB. The following games were played on tho Gisborne Club‘s greens yesterdayjaffemfhoon:—. • x', >b^haitt'piQjtJsinglesWatson *l. v - HalfbrdMfc : ‘ Ai/j;/ d/V > Fislibacli, Paltridge, Sinclair 21 v. Fairley, Hoopei‘, Stoneham 20. Nisbettj eossey, Crawford,• 24 v. Khull, Moncrieff, Watson 15. Harris, Stewart. Horne 22 v. Mueller. Tlielwell, Seymour 17. H. Jones, Truman. Stephenson 20 v. Redstone, Halford, Hueston 16. Members are requested to note tliat the draws for the various competitions, are posted in s the Pavilion , and they should make themselves conversant with them so that no delay may take place in the running of the club fixtures.

GOLF WELLINGTON LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP. WELLINGTON, Oct. 29. The final of..the-. Wellington ladies provincial' championsb.ip was dec ded t M’ramnr ni ideal -oatber, while, .tile course cqnu tiqiis ere perfect. Miss Ciirystalj (Un’ist•iuir.eh) defeated Miss. Jervis (Iliitt.) v % rip find 3 to play. Neither pln.y----r reproduced tlie form shown m Previous rounds and were ohy.ously -uffer'ng nerves After tlie AvbeU' Miss -Chrystall was three 0 Missy Jervis who. had ' found two . '.inkers or'rt! e - wnv T') the gyecii, ■/!•: dodr-with - lark of ■ coididencrt '-/ .I. mn b’.Ju'" . ce ta;n., • ■', . I * : four-ball lv rsn by Mrs' -and'rMiss Findiay, seven ;mXF.A/ . . '- -

CRICKET OLD BOYS’ TEAMS FOR SATURDAY. Seniors v. United wi 1 bo selected from the following: Lord, C'aulton, Scholium (2), Mouat, Kay, Winter, McCoy, Martiiij Roberts (2), Langlands, Haisman. Juniors v. United will he selected from the following: Tvess, Mead, Hoiser, Airey, Duncan, E. Smith, Franklin, McMurray, Somerville, Ingram, Plank, R chardson. N.Z. ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 29. At a meeting of the management committee of the New Zealand Cricket Association, Bulier was affiliated as a minor association. The Governor-General wroto accepting the position of patron. A quotation for the insurance of tho touring New Zealand team was accepted. Mr. W. R. Patrick’s appointment as captain was confirmed. It was agreed that the selection committee on tour should consist of the manager, captain and Mr. J. S. Hiddleston. If the Ulimaroa leaves Wellington oh November 20 it was agreed to play the Wellington reps, on the two preceding days.—P.A.

RUGBY LEAGUE. YORKSHIRE BEATS CUMBERLAND. LONDON, Oct. 28. In a Rugby League County match Yorkshire -was defeated by Cumberland by 31 to 13.—A. and N.Z.CIA. RUGBY. RUGBY UNION SUSPENSION. (Received Oct. 29. 7.20 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 28. . Tho Rugby Union suspended Blnkiston for one month.—A. and N.Z. C.A. ATHLETICS * THE A.B.C. OF RUNNING BODY AND ARM MOVEMENTS. (Continued). In discussing perfect pois'e of the body and correct poise of the arms, mention can bo made of Maurice Kirksey, the great American sprinter who ape pa red in Gisborne three years ago, as a splendid example. m Some of n>y readers will recall the forward poise of the head and trunk, the extended arms, with the forward swing, and the smooth and gliding motion of the body. Kirksey was perfection so far as action was concerned, and his style con'd easily be copied by others.

ABOUT THE HANDS. When T was a hoy it used to be the custom to carry a "bunch of grass or a stick in the hands when running races. What particular v rtue was supposed to be m tli s I never heard. Later on, I saw men carrying corks, and even heard that this was to prevent the i.a Is d'gging into the palms of the hands when the runners were clenching them too hard. Judging by the manner some athlotes clench their teeth, and strain the neck and face muscles, in the belief that this will assist their t red legs, it is quite possible that some protection aga list the nails hurting the palm of the hand is advisable. in tliees modern times, many atnletcs hare discarded the carrying' of corks as they have proved conductive to the clenching of the hands, which is a waste of energy, and must tire the arms quicker. ' THE CORRECT POISE. The great tiling to aim as it to feel easy and loose from the lnps up. There should be a feeing of freedom above the waist when running, particularly about the shoulders and arms."' Avoid all tenseness of the arms and neck, remembering always that the legs are the motive power, and the body and head the passenger. The correct poise., or balance, of the trunk and head will make things easier for the legs. The arms, when used and earned properly, actually assist the legs, first by helping to maintain an even and smooth carriage of the body, and second y bv their pull and “lift,” the latter being both upward and forward.

THE FINAL EFFORT. In describing the use of the arms so far, the advice has been in connection with running generally. There is also the important matter of lighting out a desperate finish. When an athlete is run right out, • and the muscles of the legs are very tired, a vigorous arm action for the last ten or fifteen yards will lie helpful. It. must not be a wild “fighting of the a r” action, however, if any real help is to he obtained. Naturally an ath.ete’s brain is not normal when he is “all in.” so that if ho makes some lapse from perfect action, it is understandable. All the same, tho more a runner retains h s form, the faster he will progress. That is why correct form should be learnt and acquired before starting to race, ns then there wll he, less likelihood of “gong to pieces” when contesting a hard race. A Fred crew which continues to row together has a better chance than a rival four in which the oarsmen have become ragged, and lost the rhythm of movement which means so much. This applies equally as much to running, and when an athlete is called upon for a last final effort, he should strive harder than ever to retail his correct balance. ARM SWING. .

He can, however, make use of a r'gorous r'rm swing, so as to lift the tired legs. More "power can ho imparted into the ' swing. but taking care that it 's not merely up and down. Throw the arms forward to the lull stretch, but not higher than the shoulder; also take care that the swing is forward, and not. across, the .bodv/. otherwise: the “square to the front” crrriage-r.of : the, body will be lost. It veil ■: some of our champions are prone to swing across the body and bring, one slum dor >n front of the -other with each stride. _ .When oiir athletes pay acquiring correct act’oii, ‘we shall see: less of this fault, and tho unga illy, swaying of the body, , now so prevalent; will"be an exception, rather than the rule. . ._. ... . The importance of striding will be dealt with next week.