ATHLETICS

Hawera Star, Volume XLIX, 15 February 1930, Page 12

ATHLETICS

TRACK AND FIELD. HAWERA EVENING MEETING COMING EVENTS (By “Ajax.”) Fe b. B—Pirate A.A. Club i (Wanganui). Feb. 15 —Wanganui v.'Wellington Club. Feb. 22—Waitotara A.A. Club. Feb. 26—Marten A.A. Club.

March I—Wanganui-Taranaki championships (Hawer a). March s—Wanganui-Taranakis—Wanganui-Taranaki Centre, i&oulding-Lermond; Electric Light. March 14, 'ls—-New Zealand Championships (Wanganui). * * * *

The sixth evening meeting held on Wednesday last was quite an. interesting occasion, the weather being perfect. A few surprises occurred, especially in the cycle races, where young Davidson, a sixteen-year-old .beginner, won both tlio half and mile .cycle events. * * * * *

Blair showed a fine burst of speed in winning the 75yds from Hawkins and Cambio. He should develop into a good performer next year. *

Miss 0 ’Byrne showed speed in the 100yds ladies. Hawera have three fair lady sprinters in Miss Allen, Toy, and O’Byrne, and they should figure prominently in the final of the 100yds Wanganui-Taranaki championships. U * * * *

Barraelough wan the 120 yards hurdles from a liberal stsit with Blair close up second. Newall was giving away too much in handicaps, and as tho championships are drawing near he should nurse himself for this event. *****

Primary school events are becoming more popular, and the 220 yards event produced good running, the back markers just failing to catch the limit boy, Landers. * * * * *

Tlie secondary school events have not received the support they are worthy of, and with such a good school next door one is at a loss to understand why. Where is the pupils sports master? Do they not possess one? * * * * *

The hammer throw found Hunt making a start to reproduce his old form. Lay won this event with a 30ft handicap. iCambie showed that he is capable of stepping a lively 440 yards, doing the distance in 48 4-ssec. off 20 yards. I think ho will he “packing a surprise packet” for some *at the championships. * * * * *

E. Foy Avon the three mile after a great dual with Hart. A pity he has not a little more'strength.

The long jump produced a good leld. Newall, unfortunately, was missing his “take off” by fractions and did not register a jump, although he has not lost any distance. r D. Ekdahl (a new comer) showed the best, exhibition of the very necessary ‘‘hitch kick;” a little more work for height, etc., and he will be one of the best in the club. *****

'C. Gilmour must make things interesting for.‘‘Mick” Darby in the 440 yards hurdles after his run last Tuesday. Any time under GOsec. should even this event. *****

Following are five more results of the Wanganui-Taranaki championships:— 440 Yards. 1923 E. Scott (Haw.) 53 2-5 1924 E. Scott (Haiv.) 55 3-5 1925 'C. Gilmour (N.P.) 54 2-5 1926 H. E. B. Newton (Wan.) 51 1927 *H. E. B. Newton (Wan)' 50 1-5 1928 S. A. Black (N.P.) 51 2-5 1929 S. A. Black (N.P.) 51 3-5 One Mile. 1923 iG. Budd (Wan.) 4.53 2-5 1924 G. Budd (Wan.) 4.39 1925 C. Gibbons (Wain.) ..., 5.2 1926 H. E. B. Newton (Wan) 4.46 1927 *'C. Gibbons (Wan.) .. 4.31 1-5 192 S—K. Johnstone (Wan.) . 4.45 1929—0. Gibbons (Wan.) .. 4.39

book.” This used to "be more or less correct, but is not now the case, as nobody can be entered in the candidates’' book before reaching the age of 14. The rules regarding election have been altered from time to time, but at present the membership is limited to 6000, and the committee may elect 120 candidates yearly, of which number 80 may be brought forward out pf their regular turn on account of, their cricketing qualifications and their expressed desire to play for the club. The entrance fee for new members is £5. . Membership carries with it the right of admission to the ground on all occasions, either for the purpose of watching cricket, net practice or otherwise. Members can admit thp ladies of their household free to the ground, and may introGuce one. gentleman to the pavilion to witness matches (except on the occasion pf important matches, such. as Test matches, Oxford v. Cambridge. Eton v. Harrow, etc.). They have also the use of the fine tennis court, and several racquet courts. Playing members are well catered for in the matter of matches, as the club has a lengthy fixture list each season. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM. Added interest is given, to the announcement of the selection of the Australian team by the news that a West Indian team will tour Australia immediately after the return of the Australians from England. They will play five Tests —two in Sydney, and one each in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. There are many fine players in the Indies, and they have always met a lot of success in England and against English touring teams. NEWS AND NOTES.

It was announced that the share of the profits of the tour in Australia of the M.C.C. team to be handed to the New Zealand Cricket Council was £3269 7s 2d. This amount represents 75 per cent of the surplus. It will be a very welcome addition to the New Zealand Council's fund for fostering the game in the Dominion.

The Collingwood Cricket Club, of which Jack Ryder is such a distinguished member and a hero, is indignant. It is organising a meeting of protest against the exclusion from the Australian team of their favourite. An expression of regret may he timely (says the “Referee”), but a protest suggests something wrong, and that will be untimely and unfair to the selectors, and a reflection on Collingwood itself.

120 Hurdles. 1923 J. J. Dillon (Wan.) .... !& 1-5 1924 — iG. ,B- Kyngdbn (Haw.) T 7 2-5 1925 — G. B. Kyngdon (Haw.) 17 3-5 1926 — iG. Broad .(Wan.) 16 8-5 1927 G. Broad (Wan.) 16 1928 — iG. Broad (Wan.) —. 'l6 2-5 1929 L. A. Newall (Haw.) .. 17 Shot. 1923 —J. J. Dillon (Wan.) .. 35ft 4in And then L. Hunt, of Hawera', each .successive year doing 34.9, 35.3, 35.3, 35.3, 35.4, 34.11, 35.6. High Jump 1923 J. J. Clark (Wan.) .. sft 4in 1924 — B. Norris (Wan.) sft 2in 1925 L Newall (Haw.) sft lin 1926 — *L. Newall (Haw.) ... sft 6in 1919.7 —A. E. Gilliver (Haw.) ©ft sin 1928 — A. E. Gilliver (Haw.) . sft sin 1929 L. Newall (Haw.) £?ft sin List of points for challenge cups up to aind including February 12: —

CHALLENGE CUP POINTS List of points for challenge cups up to and including the January 29 evening meeting are: — ARMSTRONG CUP Cycling.

Competitor. Points. K. Foy 424 O. Hart 38 E. \Yoolletts • 112 H. J. C. Kelson 7 T. Davidson 7 F. Adlam 6 R. Rumball 6 P. Brown 5 D. Brosnan 4 H. Hooper 8 H. McCabe 2} M. Campbell I A. SARGENT CUP Ladies. Competitor. Points. E. Toy 20 J. O ’Brien 'l6 V. Allen 13 A. O ’Byrne 8 B. Worley 4 L. Clapham 2 E. Walker 4 A. COLEMAN CUP. Walking. Competitor. Points. D. Wills 13 t B. Thomas 434 E. Griffen 2 L. Newell ■ 2 —. Fullerton 1 A. GRANT CUP. Field Events. Competitor. Points, S. Lay m A. Nejmall J- 8 fW. Ritter 13 L. Hunt I 2 ' F. Barta'clough 9 A. Pollack ;8 J. Molonev .6 O. Hart 6 D. Ekdiabl 4 i G. Gibson 3 G. Meyrick 3 M. Bailey 3 B. 'Thomas 2 E. Hawkins 2 A. Gilliver 2 G. Irving 1 C. Shore 1 J. Jackson 1 E, Hart 1

.SECONDARY - SCHOOLS’ TRQPHY Competitor. Points. iA; Gray » B. Thomas 7 R. Berry 6 L. Pacey 3 R. Lewis 2 A. Cleaver 2 F. Sargent 2 K. Mur.tagh 1 FRED BONE CUP. Schoolboys. Competitor*. Points. ,L. Toy 46 B. Brown 1134 L. Worley 'lO4 P. Gould 3 G. Hawkins 2 B. Walshe 2 R. Pearson 2 E. CANN GUP. Distances of 880ycls and over. Competitor. Points. F. Kendall 22. R. Walker 6 ,S. Clare 6 R. Berry 3 J. Whiting 3 R. Lord 2 A. Lind 2 S. Cleaver 2 J Matlheson 3 G. Meyrick 1 C. Walker 1 A. Cleaver 1 R. MeWilliam 1 BUIRDEKIN CUP Sprint and Hurdles. Competitor. Points. G. Barraclough 17 A. Blair 17 S. Lay 16 G. Hawkins 16 M. Prince 10 O. Hart 9 K. Qa'mibie A. Neival'l 7 L. Pacey 6 D. Ekdahl 6 C. Bowater 5 S. Cleavor 3 -G. Irving 3 J. Matheson 3 J. Hamilton 3 S. Cleaver 3 F. Kendall 2 A. Phillips 2 J. Moloney 1 A. Cleaver 1