SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume I, Issue 53, 13 February 1911, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

•THE SPORT OF KINGS.” FIXTURES. Feb. 15 and 16—Taranaki J.C. Feb. 22 and 23—Woodville D.J.C. Feb. 22, 23, 25—Dunedin J.C. Feb. 24, 25—Tolagoa Bay J.C. Feb. 24, 25 —South Auckland R.C. May 10 and II—H.B.J.C. DANNEVIRKE RACING CLUB. Dannevirke. Feb. 11. The following nominations have been received for the Dannevirke Racing Club’s Autumn meeting:— FIRST DAY. First Hack Handicap Hurdles.— Puketotara. Burton, Captain, Marton, Dorando, Ultimatum, Te Whetu, Waitapu, Waikaraka, Mahuta, Jackdaw, Astraea, Finneseur, Millennial, Starlike. Makirikiri Hack Handicap.— Fionacre, AH Trumps, San Lass, Mias Sylvia, Tuatahi, Mystic, Pasaadena, Winning Post, Astonishment, Bdhcon, Fond Memory, Allurement, Rautuku, Waitoke, Rurik, Composed, Waihola, Golden Age, Moeroa, Birkline. Dannevirke Cup.—Penza, Teo tane, First Consul, Voetgang, Ariom, The Rover, Queen of Scots, Passive, Sandstream, Paisano, V, Capt. Bell, Fond Memory, Te Puia, Julian, Llanwern, Shining Star, Merrivonia, Parable, Waipaku, Koran, Fort William Rauparaha. Nursery Handicap.—Ovation, Sir Mouioa, Rangiatua, Redloch, Sinapis, Compliment, St. Ambrose filly, New Guinea, Waipora, Grandee, Gold Bond ,Bir Tristram colt, Labour Day, Merrimac, Our Queen, Blue Lake, Matlow.

Tahoraiti Hack Welter.—Fionacre, Kauroa, Peacemaker, All Trumps, . Rangikapua, Bandolier, San Lass, Obscurity, Raupare, Ngakau, Queen of Scots, Rapu, Kohupatiki, Boyne Water, Floater, Merrie Valet, Esmeb, Ultimatum, Actonishment, Ira, Manawakaha, Fleetweek, a Waitoto, Florence Nightingale, Sunset, Teel, Waitoto, Ambergris, Makara, PolyniceS, Rawhiti, Stourton. Flying Stakes (open).—Ascalon, St. JToney, Tigerine, Irish Rifle* Splash, Toanga, Tina Toa, Curator Latbr Dm*m^ ; ■ - Elictrie.' ’ Handicap.^Avaunce, Suffragette, Aurora, Gold Flash, Borina, Ngakau, Tuatahi, Magnetn, Bow Bells, Soultiform, Finola, Whitestone, Fond Memory, Waitoke, Rurik, Sunrose, Jackpin, Makar*,- Monologue, Matiopo, Ruapatere, Gay Lawless. Tamaki ’Welter.—Penza, Peacemaker, Thetis, Waipunui, Longner, Kilostere, San Lass, Daisy Paul, Mataari. Cheddar, Toanga, Capt. BeU, Lethean, Moat, Silva, Aiinwell. Julian, Shining Star, Bracken, Astraea, Separator, Fort William, Moree.

SECOND DAY. Second Hack Hurdles.—Merry Messenger, Puketotara, Burton, Bapu, Captain, Marton, Dorando, Ultimatum, Whitestone, Te Whetu, Waitapu, Waikaraka, Mahutu, Jackdaw, Astraea, Finnesseur, Millennial, Starlike, Rawhiti, Cauldron.

March Handicap (open).—St. Tttoey, Ascalon, Tigerine, Irish Rifle, Splash, Toanga, Tina Toa Curator, Lady Doris, Moree. Telephone Hack Handicap.— Avaunce, Suffragette, Aurora, GoM Flash, Borina, Ngakau, Tuatahi. Mystic. Magneta, Esmeh, Bow Bells Soultiform, Finola. Beacon, Kautuku, Waitoke. Rtirik. Sunrose, Wairoto. Jackpin. Makara, Monologue, Moeroa, Matipo, Gay Lawless.

Juvenile Handicap—Ovation, Sir Montoa, Rangiatua, Bedloch, Sinapis, Compliment, St. Ambrose apis, Compliment, St. Ambrose filly, New Guinea, Waipoha, Grandee, Gold Bond. Sir Tristram colt. Labour Day, Merrimac, Our Queen, Blue Lake, Matlow. Tapuata Hack Welter—Fionacre. Kauroa, Rangikapua, San. Lass. Obscurity, Raupare. Queen «.f timatum. Ira. Manawakaaha. Ju Scots, Staffa. Kohupatiki. Boyne Water. Floater. Merrie Valet, Lilian, Composed, Flornce Nightingale, Sunset. Icel, Waitoto. Ambergris, Polynices, Stourton. Autumn Handicap. — Penza. Teotana. Peacemaker. First Consul. Voetgang, Ariom. Miss Sylvia, The Rover, Irish Rifle. Queen of Scots. Passive. Sandstream. Paisano, Capt. Bell. "Fond Memory, Silva, Te Puia. Julian, Llanwern, Shining Star. Parable, Koran. Separator. Fort William, Rauparaha. Mangatera Hack Handicap.- - Fionacre, AU Trumps, Bandolero, San Lass. Ngakau.* Queen of Scots. Tuatahi. Staffa. Floater. Passaudena. Cheddar. Winning Post. As l tonishment. Whitestone, Beaco’!. Fond Memory, Allurement. Fleet week. Composed. Waiola, Sunset. Makara, Golden Age. Ruaputere. Birkline.

Kaitoke Welter (open).—Penza. Peacemaker, Thetis, Waipunui.

Longner, Kiloostere, San Lass, The Rover, Daisy Paul, Mataari, Cheddar, Winning Post, Toanga, Cura tor, Capt. Bell, Mahuta, Lethean, Moat, Silva, Aim well, Llanwern, Shining Star, Bracken, Astraea, Separator, Fort William. SWIMMING. PORT AHURIRI CLUB. Owing to wet weather the Port Ahuriri Juvenile Swimming Snorts were postponed from Saturday till the 25th instant. The organisers at first intended to include senior events in the programme, but at'er decided that it might be better in the interests of swimming generally to encourage the young enthusiasts. Accordingly, races have been specially arranged for boys and girls, open to all schools in the district, including a Boy Scouts’ race. The entries received are very large, showing that the programme committee’s arrangement of the races is fully justified. No doubt many outside entries will now come in, and the postponement will therefore probably mean that the sports will prove more attractive.

N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING SEVERAL RECORDS BROKEN. F. SEYMOUR, NAPIER, SWIMS WELL. Wellington, Feb. 11. The final day of the New Zealand Swimming championships, held to-day, was favoured by fine weather and an attendance of over 1500.

In both championship events, 220 and 880 yards, the New Zealand record was broken, in the last instance by three men. In the 100 yards scratch race, C. Brice (Wellington) also broke a record. Results 220 yards championship of New Zealand.—M. E. Champion (Auckland) 1, C. Welson (Auckland) 2, B. C. Freyberg (Wellington) 3. Also started: C. Atkinson (Canterbury), E. J. Dawson (Otago), R. Healy (Wellington), M. C. Stranger (Wellington), E. R. Bull (Canterbury), J. Grant (Hawera). The field got away well together, Welson immediately going to the front. .At 50 yards he was slightly in front of Champion, the lap being covered in 28seo- Champion then drew level tlie leader and they turned to- ! gether the time for this distance i being 06 1-ftsec. By the time 150 yards had been covered Champion j was a yard to the good, watches | showing imin. 43sec. Two hundred yards 1 saw Champion a couple of yards to the good, ms time being i 2min. 25sec. From this on Cham- ! pion sprinted and won by nearly : three yards from Welson, who was I about six yards in front of Frev- * berg. Healy was fourth, Dawson fifth, Bull sixth and Atkinson! seventh. Stranger gave up at 175 yards. The time was 2min. 39sec., ‘ beating the New Zealand record by Isec. Welson (2min. 41 3-ssec.) was I the only other competitor to get inside standard time. 100 Yards Scratch Race.—C. Brice (Wellington) 1, F. Seymour (Napier) 2, F. Roberts (Wellington) I 3. Also started: R. Healy (Wellington), C. Stranger (Wellington). This race was put on chiefly for the | purpose of giving Brice an oppor-1 tumty of establishing new figures ; under record conditions. He got l

away well and led over the first 50 yards, turning two yards to the good. Over the next 25 yards, Stranger challenged strongly, but Brice held him comfortably and he dropped back after covering 80 yards. Roberts and Seymour then put in a bid, but Brice staile i i h'-m both off and won by a rouplo of yards in the record time of 63 1-5 sec. Seymour, Roberts and Stranger finished within standard tim?. 880 Yards Championship.—Only five competitors ca«te out for th s

event. Healy and the Caiterbury representatives being Champion took the lead fro-;: Hie start, and gradually drew away, being 10 yards to the good when 300 yards had been covered. At 400 yards Murrell, the sole Wellington representative, criea content. McMillan (Otago) following his example 200 yards further on. Champion swimming easily, maintained his lead. Welson being second, till 500 yards had been covered. Then F. Seymour (Napier) challenged, and the pair raced neck and neck to the 600 yards mark. Seymour then forged ahead and went on after Champion, who was still swimming easily in front. Welson made repeated attempts to catch Seymour. but failed. Champion eventually won by 12 yards, there being 15 yards between second and third. Champion’s time was 12m in. 18 3-5 sec.. Seymour’s 12min. 28 2-ssec.. and Welson’s 12min. 40 l-ssec., all beating the New Zealand record.

Water Polo.—The final between Wellington A. and Canterbury A. was productive, of a good game. Wellington attacked strongly most of the first spell, which ended their favour by one goal to nil.

Early in the second spell, Canterbury equalled, Atkinson being responsible. Just before the call of time Atkinson again scored, the game thus ending: Canterbury 2 goals; Wellington 1. 100 Yards Handicap.—A. D. Lai ing (13sec.) 1, C. R. Carr (9sec.) 2, IH. Mullins (9sec.) 3. Time, Imin. 10 13-ssec. Natatorial High Jump.—Stewart ‘(Auckland) 1. i At a conference of delegates held to-day, it was decided to forward all remits passed at Auckland last year to the council. It was also decided to recommend to the council that the ladies’ championship, 100 yards breast-stroke, 320 yards back-stroke, and diving championships be included as championship events. It was further resolved to ask the council to allocate the NewZealand championships for a number of years ahead and to re-affili-ate with the Australasian Association. The council are also to be asked to provide a competition between centres at championship meetings. A NEW RECORD. Sydney, Feb. 12. Wickham made a new 100 yards breast stroke record with Imin. 13 2-ssec. at Rose Bay. TENNIS. Messrs. Fisher and Gore, of Wellington, have entered for the competitions of the Palmerston Tennis Club, which commence next Friday. It is expected that Parker, the Australian player, will also be taking! part, as he sent for an entry form.

CRICKET. HAWKE’S BAY ASSOCIATION. Saturday was the second halfholiday in succession to be spoilt by pouring rain, so that the two first grade matches, Scinde v. United and Ahuriri v. Hastings, | and the second grade match Railway B v. Scinde, which were commenced on January 28th, had again to be postponed. FOURTH TEST MATCH. [ — Melbourne,. Feb. 11. | There will be no play in the fourth test cricket match to- luy. | It has not been decided whether to ■ start on Monday or Friday. »lem bers of the Board of Control in the other States are being communicated with on the question. Local -members favour Friday. (Received 13, 0.15 a.m.)

i It is now considered' probable ■ that the test match will begin to- . morrow. i ■ RIFLE-SHOOTING. ; kr. W. Lane has succeeded in collecting funds to provide eight 'gold medals for competition at the (annual shoot of the Hawke’s Bay {Rifle Association to take place during the present month. The medals are of handsome design, and have been allotted as follows: —Five to be presented to the team winning I the Collins Shield ; one each to the winner and runner-up for the Lane Belt; one to the runner-up for the Campbell Cup, and one to the | highest scorer in the Station Team ’ match. The work of designing the I medals was entrusted to Mr. B. I Kessell, of Hastings.

ATHLETIC NOTES. FIXTURES. Takapau—Wednesday, Feb. 15th. Weber—Friday, Feb. 17th. Napier—Wednesday, Feb. 22nd. Hastings Athletic Club —Wednesday, March Ist. Bastings United Friendly Societies’, Hastings—Monday, Apt 17th (Easter Monday).

HOW TO SPRINT. (By “Four-Forty.”) These notes are intended for the instruction of the beginner, as frequently when young runners start training they have no one to instruct them, and often put in several months of practice and training before learning the correct style of starting and running, consequently they often get into a bad style of running, which, once learned, takes considerable time to break oneself of, whereas had they learned the correct way at the start they would have been saved considerable time and trouble. The difficulty, of course, in describing the mode of preparation for a sprint is that hardly anyone of us anatomatically cor responds to the other, so that these instructions must only be taken to apply in a general way and not as hard and fast rules. Experience shows that sprinters are of no particular build. Among the really good performers one sees some tall, and then others short and strongly built. As a general rule the short quick-striding runner is faster off the mark, while the tall, powerful man is the best finisher.

There are two types of sprinters; —the muscular sprinter, the powerful man who propels himself along by sheer muscular strength, and) the man who sustains his speed by I nervous force. The latter may bei a man of frail build and delicate i constitution, yet. such is his store] of nervous energy that he will fre-i quently beat his big and powerful] opponent. It is the latter class of sprinters who have to be particularly careful when training and running, as when only half trained they can call upon their last ounce of reserve strength, and so may. easily strain themselves. Thej purely muscular runner can rarely, bring into play all that is in him, unless he is in the pink of condition! when, of course, the organs and' muscles are in a condition to stand ? the strain. i

W. A. Woodger, the New Zealand amateur champion at 100 and. 200 yards, is one of the men who' run mainly by their nervous energy, > and runs his best with compara-j tively light training. j In general highly developed ner-J vous force with well formed limbs < and body are the chief requisites of an ideal sprinter. | Right here let me impress on the young athlete that the most important factors on the road to success are perseverance, determination and pluck. Do not lose heart simply because the first time or two you compete you get beaten by the older runners, as I maintain that no young runner can tell what he can do until he has had at least three or four months' regular training. I have known runners who competed for a couple of seasons with little success who eventually became really good performers. As this is principally for the man or youth who has never competed before we will imagine that he is going to start training. Well, of course, he will want the usual shorts and singlet; for shoes I would recommend him to buy a' pair of ready-made ones to start with; these will do him very well for doing slow work in, and will also be useful on occasions when the grass is wet; he can then use them to save his good shoes from being spoiled by the wet. We now have the young athlete on the track, for the first fortnight or so he should do nothing but slow jogging round the track, about three laps or so every day would be quite sufficient, keeping well up on the toes and endeavouring to keep the body well balanced over the toes. Have the body slightly inclined forward, so that when you want to quicken your pace all you have to do is to lean your body further forward and stride out. Having got thus far we will leave the young athlete to his own resources till next week, when I will take him another step forward, but in the meantime if any young man is thinking of going in for running he cannot do better than start now, he may not win any races this season, but when next season comes round he will have learned how to run, and can then go straight ahead with his training, besides if he is a hockey or football player, it will get him :n first-class condition lor his favourite winter pastime.