EIGHT-OAR RACE

Grey River Argus, 10 February 1938, Page 5

EIGHT-OAR RACE

WON BY ENGLAND Four-Oar to Australia NEW ZEALAND SECOND. I Aus. &' N.Z. Cable Assn.] SYDNEY, February 9. Last night all the rowing crews went to bed early, being fit and Well. The coach, Ayres, said that the New Zealand crews were so lit, they can only be beaten by better crews' to-morrow. Similar optimism prevailed among the other crews. The New Zealand crew did not row yesterday, but polished their boats and got everything in readiness for to-morrow. The Australian eight did some light work. Their four also rowed. The Englisn eight had the boat out for a short period in the afternoon and tried out a new signal bell, which is fitted to the boat for use by the cox. W. H. Bradley and Cecil Pearce had a row in the double sculler against a fairly stiff head wind. The river was very dead, without any run, and the absence of breeze tomorrow, will make rowlngf very hard. If. however, a southerly wind prevails. it will assist the crews, who should make good times(Received February 9, 8.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9.

The Empire Games rowing events took place this afternoon on the Nepean River. The results of the eightoar event was a win for England by three-quarters of a length, from Australia, with New Zealand third, two lengths away. England drew No. 1 starting position, Australia No. 2 position, and New Zealand No. 3 position. Details are:— England (No. 1 position): J. Burrough (12st. lib.) bow; B. Beazley (11) No. 2; R. Hambridge (13.5) No. 3; J. Sturrock (14.1) No. 4; P. Jackson (13.4) No. 5; J. Turnbull (13.3) No. 6; D. Kingsford (12.8) No. 7; T. Turner (10.12) (stroke); J. Reeve cox 1

Australia (No. 2 position): W. Thomas (10.12) bow; P. L. E. Souef (12.4) i<o. 2; G. Yewers (12.9) No. 3; R. Paramour (12.13) No 4; E. Bromley (12.6) No 5; W. Dixon (13.8) No. 6; A. Gould (13.10) No. 7; A. Gregory (11.13) stroke; D. Bowden, cox 2 New Zealand (No. 3 position): L. Pithie (11.10) bow; O. Denison (12.0) No. 2; J. Charters (12.5) No. 3; H. Benge (12.0) No. 4; A. Jackson (14.7) No. 5; C. Stiles. No. 6; F. Thompson (12.7) No. 7; R. Gould (13.8), stroke; W. Stoddart, cox 3 FOUR OAR RACE. In the four oar events New Zealand drew No. 1 position, Australia No. 2 position, Canada No. 3 position. The result was:— Australia: —G. Freeth, (12/0), bow; J. Fisher (12.11), No. 2; S. Elder, (12.9,) No. 3; D. Fraser, (11.12), stroke; H. Kerr, New* Zealand:—J. Rigby, (11-0), bow; K. Boswell (11.0), No 2; A. Hope, (11.10), No. 3; O. Clayton, (12.0), stroke; G. Burns, Canada:—J. Temple, (11.7) bow, M. Winkler, (12.10), No 2; D. Davis, (14.2), No 3; J. McDonald ‘ (12.9), stroke; K. Jaggard cox 3 Australia won by one length and a quarter, while Canada finished threequarters of a length behind New Zealand. The time was 7 minutes lb 4-5 seconds. SINGLE SCULLS. H. J. Turner (11.11). Australia, No. 2 position; • • • •• •• 1 P. H. Jackson, (13.4); England, No. 1 position, B. Smith, (11.14). New Zealand, Turner won by five lengths, whil Smith was four lengths behind Jackson. The time was 8 minutes 24 sec ends. Invitation Double Sculls. Australia 2 ; England ■ ■ • - ~ Won by nine lengths. New Zealand ten lengths way. Time 7/2J 2-5. , THE EIGHTS DESCRIBED. ENGLISH CREW STRONGEST. (Received February 9, 10.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. The weather was warm and sultry, with no wind, when the crews went to start the eight-oar event. The riverbanks and the finishing reserve were well lined with people. Just before the start, light ram fell. The Australians arrived - at _ th ® s^ rt ’J! point first, followed by England and New Zealand. All of the crews looked in perfect condition. Australia and England did a fe v practice starts. New Zealand approached the line quietly. Jack McGregor got the crews away to a perfect start. New Zealand, rating 34 strokes to the minute showed out first, but Australia, starting at 40, quickly came away from England, whose stroking rate also was 40. Australia led by a quarterlength at 150 yards, which lead was increased to one and a-quarter lengths at a quarter of a mile. New Zealand were then a quarter of a length behind England. Approaching the half-mile, Australia had still 15 lengths of a lead from England, with New Zealand threequarters of a length in the rear of England. The ratings then were; Australia, 38; England, 36; New Zealand. 36. All of the crews were rowing well. Just before the three-quarter-mile post. England’s stroke made a determined effort, and, still rating at 36. gradually wore down Australia, and forged ahead at the mile post. New Zealand were then a length and a half behind Australia. Australia came at England again while approaching the bridge. New Zealand also put in a finishing sprint, but England finished with too much in hand, to win by three-quarters of a length, with two lengths between Australia and New Zealand. The time was 6.29. It was a fine race. England’s crew were rowing throughout with apparent ease. FOUR-OAR RACE DESCRIBED. (Received February 9, 11.20 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. At the rowing contests, the fouroar event started in . a heavy shower

of rain. The crews got away to an excellent start. New Zealand and Australia were level for the first hundred yards. Canada was a quarter of a length back. At 150 yards, Australia was a quarter of a length in front of New Zealand. At the half mile, Australia was moving gradually away from New Zealand, whilst Canada was making a strong effort to catch up. Fraser, the Australian stroke, had his crew nicely with him, and they now appealed to have the race well in hand.

Approaching the bridge, the rain slopped, but a strong head wind rose New Zealand were rowing well, but they could make no impression on the Australians, who continued to go away to win by a length and a-quar-ter, with three-quarters of a length between secoond and third. The time was 7 mins. 16 4-5 secs. SCULLS. EASY FOR AUSTRALIA. (Received February 9, 11.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. Although New Zealand held the lead for the first hundred yards in the double sculls race on the Nepean, Australia quickly overcame this opposition, and the race then developed into a procession, with Australia going further away, to win by nine lengths. The time was 7 min. 29 2-5 secs. The crews were: — Australia: W. Bradley (12.4), bow; C Pearce (12.10), stroke. England: R. Offer (10.12), bow; J. Offer (12.6), stroke. New Zealand: R. Smith '(11.4), bow; A. Jackson (14.7), stroke. TURNER RUNS AWAY WITH SINGLES. (Received February 9, 11.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. The single sculls was rowed in bright sunshine. Smith (New Zealand) broke the line, and the scullers were recalled. .Jackson then-held up his hand, but at the second attempt, there was a perfect start. Smith was the smartest away. He led at one hundred yards. Turner (Australia) then appeared on the scene, and at the Quarter-inile, led by a length from Jackson, with Smith a quarter of a length away. Turner had his boat moving well, showing plenty of power and leg drive, and from the half-mile, only an accident could have prevented his victory. Smith sculled gamely, and approaching the bridge, he made a fine effort Turner, however, sprinted and won by five lengths, with four lengths between second and third. The time was 8 min. 24 secs.

Swimming Results

N.Z. COMPETITORS LOSE. (Received February 9, 10.55 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. The swimming events of the Empire games were continued at the Olympic Pool this afternoon when diving events took the post prominent part in the programme The performances generally were patchy, but some of the dives were outstanding. Results were as follows: — 100 Yards, Freestyle,—Women. Miss De Lacy (Australia) 1 Miss Green (Australia) * Miss Lyon (Canada) Miss De Lacy won bv half a yard. Miss Lyon was two yards behind Miss Green. Time 70.1 seconds. * Miss Dewar (New Zealand) made the pace early but Miss De Lacy, who was leading at the turn, maintained her lead, though she was strongy challenged by Miss Green. Springboard Diving—Women. Miss Donnett (Australia) 91.18 points • •; •' ‘„ Miss Adams (Canada) 88.27 pts . - - Miss Sharkey (Canada) 81.66 pts . d Miss Donnett gave a very consistent display. The New Zealander Miss Gwen Rix was sixth with 65.86 points. She was unlucky to miss in her first dive. The general opinion is that she is diving much better than when she arrived and is showing more finish, The New Zealand girl, was meeting with better competition than she had ever seen before, but her performances compared very favourably with others.. 880 Yards Relay—Men. England | Canada 3 A Wor\'by two yards; Australia five yards behind. Time 9min 19secs. England established a lead from start. Wainwright maintained it ov the last furlong in good style from Pirie and Biddulph. Springboard Diving—Men.

Masters (Australia), 126.34 pts. .. 1 Tomafin. (England), 124.78 pts. .. 2 Athans (Canada), 117.90 pts 3 All of the competitors were inconsistent in their displays, but some brilliant dives were seen.

High Tower Diving—Women. Miss Hook (Australia), 36.47 pts. 1 Miss Adams (Canada), 36.39 pts. - Miss Donnett (Australia) 34.57 pts. 3 The performances here again were inconsistent, but the winner, -Miss Hook, performed well. High Tower Diving—Men. Tomalin (England), 109.74 pts. .. 1 Masters (Australia), 102.87 pts. .. -■ Athans (Canada), 98.93 pts 3 110 Yards Freestyle—Men. Final. Pirie (Canada) £ Collard (South Africa) Fleming (Australia) ........... A . Won by two yards; third a foot away. Time 59.6 secs. This is an Australian record. Hannan (New Zealand) was firth. His time was 61.3 secs. He was was well placed twenty yards from home, but then fell back. Hannan appeared to tire the last few yards of the event, but his time is quite creditable. . , . In the 880 yards men’s relay, Pirie (Canada) did the 220 yards in 2min 13secs, which is an Australian, recordWainwright, who will tour New Zealand in April, took 2min 15.1 secs for the 220 yards. CYCLING. AUSTRALIAN WINS 1000 METRES SYDNEY, February 9. A stiff breeze prevented the riders in the time trial approaching Duncan Gray’s Australian record, of 1.12.9, in the Empire 1000 Metres cycling

time trial. The cycling time trial resulted: — R. Porter (Australia) lmin.ls.2sec .1 T. Johnson (Australia) Imin 15.7 sec 2 E. V. Mills (England) Imin 15.9 sec 3 Of the New Zealanders, Ulmer, 'J min. 16.6 secs, was sixth; Taylor 1 min. 16.7 secs, was seventh; and Giles, Imin. 17.3 secs., was ninth. Just as Ulmer commenced his ride, the lights on one side of the ground went out. They came on again before Ulmer completed the second lap. The oiticials offered Ulmer another attempt, but he declined to avail himself of the opportunity, declaring that he was satisfied. ■Pen miles cycle race. The Ten Miles cycling contest re suited:— W. Maxfield (England) 1 R. Hicks (England) 2 S. Rose (South Africa) 3 Time 24 min. 44 secs. The New Zealanders, Giles, and Ulmer, had punctures. The Ten Miles Championship proved a slow, but eventful race. The time, 24 min. 44 secs., was well below the Australian record. Mills (England), set a steady pace for a great part of the journey. The New Zealanders. Ulmer and Giles, fell early in the race, and a little later the Indian, Janaki Dass, received a bad spill. The Englishmen, Maxfield and Hicks, were following Mills closely. Mills retired from the lead as the end approached, and Maxfield, riding fast in the final lap, led Hicks across the line by a length. (Received February 9, 7.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, February . 9. At the Empire Games, wrestling was continued to-day. Results were: Light Heavyweight. Scarf (Australia) beat Ward (Scotland) on points. Greenspan (South Africa) beat Anderson (New Zealand) by a fall. Greenspan went to the mat with Anderson on cop. The referee ruled a fall, but the judges disagreed. The next minute Anderson went down again, and a fall was awardea. Scarf (Australia) beat Anderson (New Zealand) by a fall. Scarf attacked strongly. He took a fall after four minutes. Greenspafi beat ward on points. Heavyweight. Knight (Australia) beat Whelan (Canada) by a fall. Dryden (New Zealand) beat Dudgeon (Scotland) on points. Dryden worked hard. He continually took Dudgeon to-the mat, and he gained a popular win. Drvden (New .Zealand) beat Whelan (Canada) on points. Knight (Australia) beat Dudgeon (Scotland) by a fall. SYDNEY. February 9. An X-ray examination reveals that the New Zealand wrestler Podjursky fractured the cartilage of the right knee. CYCLISTS SIGN NO BOND. SYDNEY, February 9. The “Sun” says that neither the Australian nor the New Zealand cyclists at the Games signed the fifty pound bond before they competed in cycling events last night the bond was that they would not ride for cash within two years. THE GAMES SINGLES. WON BY SOUTH AFRICAN BOWLER. NEW ZEALANDER SECOND. (Received February 9, 10.10 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. At the Empire Games, South Africa won the singles Empire Games title in the bowling section, H. Harvey (South Africa) defeating J. Low (Australia) in the fifth round, 25/15. Harvey went through the competition undefeated. F. Livingstone, of New Zealand, was second with four wins. J. Low, of Australia, was third with three wins. 1 RINKS SENSATION. In the fours, the match between Australia and Canada produced a sensational finish. Australia had a commanding lead at the tenth end of 16/2. Canada, however, drew up to 18/20, with one end to go. At the last end, Australia was lying one, when the Canadian skipper' carried the jack into the gutter to lie three. The Australian skipper, Kinder, just failed to score. The result was that Canada thus eliminated Australia from the fours by 21 to 20. DETAILS OF N.Z. BOWLERS' GAMES. (Received February 9, 11.40 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. Following are details of the New Zealanders’ doings in the bowling: Singles, fifth round: Livingstone (N.Z.) beat W. Bourne (Rhodesia) 26/9. The latter was unable to extend Livingstone. In the pairs, fifth round,' Macey and Denison (New Zealand) beat Button and Mildren (Australia) 25/21. Benjamin and Taylor (Fiji) beat Templeton and McAlpine (Scotland) 22/13. ; In fours, Bremner’s New Zealand ( rink beat Shuddle, Cuthbert, Tappenden and Hiscock (England) 22/12. Dobell’s Fiji rink lost to Donaldson’s South African rink. YACHTING. (Received February 9, 10.10 p.m.) SYDNEY, February 9. The New South Wales Sailing League is giving a twenty-five guinea trophy for a competition among the New Zealand eighteen-footer yachts. It is expected that a New Zealand Eighteen-Footer Yachting League will be established at Auckland. The four New Zealand boats, the Manene, Vaalele, Riptide, and Irina, with their crews, will leave by the Awatea on Friday on their return to New Zealand. RIFLE SHOOTING. N.Z. COMPETITORS’ PRIZES SYDNEY, February 9. For the Empire Games shooting competitions, the conditions were again tricky. D. Roberts (Sydney)- won the Woolcott Forbes aggregate, after a shoot-off with Menghini (Westralia) and R Parker (Queensland). Each had scored 290 out of a possible 300. In the Hobart match, ten shots at 400 yards, West (New Zealand), scored the possible, 50. Of the other New Zealand competitors, Farley and Parkinson scored 49, James and Spry 48, Feist, Jeune and Wrigley 40. All won £lO prizes. In the Perth match, ten shots at

800 yards, H. Smith (New Zealand), scored the possible 50, and won £5. The other New Zealandefrs’ scores were: W. Jones, Masefield and Soler 49, McKenzie, Croxton, Donald, Nicholls, Wrigley, Oliver, Farley 48. All won £1 prizes. In the Johnnie Walker match, ten shots at 900 yards. Bowes (New Zealand), scored 49, Masefield, James, Purvis 48, Feist, Russell, Nix, Hill, Clark, Parkinson 47. All won £1 prizes ENGLISH AND AFRICAN RIFLEMEN. TO COMPETE AT TRENTHAM. WELLINGTON, February 9. . Teams representing England, South Africa, and New Zealand will compete in an international rifle-shooting match to be fired at Trentham on February 24. The event will be an important one in the history of New Zealand marksmanship, for it will be the first occasion that representative rifle-shooting teams from England and South Africa have visited the Dominion. Two visiting teams, each consisting of thirteen men, are at present in Sydney for a special rifleshooting meeting which has been arranged as part of the sequi-centenary celebrations in Australia. They arrive at Wellington by the Awatea on February 21, and compete at the annual meeting of the Wairarapa Rifle Association to be held at Trentham on February 23. An international teams match will be fired on the following day over the ranges of 300, 500, 600, 800, and 900 yards. The British team will leave for England by the Akaroa on February 26, but the South Africans will be competitors at the annual meeting of the National Rifle Association, which is to commence on February 25. DANISH WOMEN SET SWIMMING RECORD COPENHAGEN, February 8. The Danish girls’ relay team, including Hveger, swam 400. free style in four minutes 29.7 seconds, a world record, beating 1 the Dutch team’s time of 4 min 32.8 secs, created in 1936 -.. . .