SCHOOL SPORTS

Hokitika Guardian, 13 April 1933, Page 6

SCHOOL SPORTS

SUCCESSFUL DAY AT HOKITIKA

MEETING ON CASS SQUARE

The annual sports of tli e Hokitika

District High 'School were .held yester-

day in Cass Square under perfect iweather conditions, the presence of the Hokitika Municipal Band adding considerably to the afternoon’s enjoyment. The times recorded indicate that the track, though by no means ideal for running, was in very fair condition, and for this thanks are due to the Borough Council

The performances of the senior scho- • Jars were of a distinctly high order i 'and some very good running was witnessed. Undoubtedly the outstanding rerfornv’r w> s H. 0. Bradley, whose 1 five firsts in the 220. yards, 440yds, 880yds, mile and long jump, will no j doubt stand as a record for pome time, j Prominent also wore C. Cox and G. Johnston. Johnston sho.wis great promise in the jumping section and with I experience will no d°u.bt register some excellent .performances. The senior [ championship was won by Bradley l'/b 1 points) with Cox runner-up (13 points). The junior champion was Norman Rowe, who secured 19 points. R. Donaldson was runner-up with 16 points and A. fjillman, third with 13. Among the girls there ‘avcis a sP 1! 'it of keen rivalry which resulted in ramie .close contests in both .senior and junior grades. The senior champion wars Toss McMulhm (10 points), with Betty Cook e runner-up (7 points). The junior championship was won <bv Per.vy McCarthy with 13 points, May Wallace being runner-up will 8 points. The boys’ inter-house competition resulted .In a win for Seddon House, and the girls 'by Wakefield. Mr E. A. C. Darby acted as starter, and IMr H. Lynn as time-keeper. The primary department of the the School was divided into four teams, each 0 f which was grouped under a! colour. The children in each group ranged from infant® to Form 11., and the strong rivalry was evidence of «

wholesome aud enthusiastic team spirit. Th„ following are detailed additional results being held over until Saturday : PRIMARY DEPARTMENT. The following is a summary of the results of the primary events: — Boys, 6 and under 7 : Kelvin Kidd 1, Stuart Telfer 2, John Robinson 3. Seven and under eight; Alan MrLean 1, Keith Davidson 2, Norman Wild bore 3.

Girls, 6 and under 7: Pauline LCwi s 1, Yera. Ward 2, Pet a Harrison 3. Seven arid under eight: Vil.m.i Bercramini 1, Hilda Brown 2, Rene Coulr,on 3.

Hopping, hoys, •-6 and under 7: George 'Campbell 1, Jack Snand 2, Stuart Tel for 3. Seven and under eieht: Alan McLefti.JL,. Keith Davidson 2, Maurice Rawlings 3.

Hopping, girls. 6 and under 7: Peta Harrison. 1, Pauline Lewj fi 2, Margaret Nilsson -3. Seven ahid under eight; Vilma Bergttnii'.ii 1, Hilda Brown 2. Rene Cor ken 3.

Skipping, girls, 6 and , under 7: Pauline Lewis 1, Joan Stewart 2, Ter a Ward 3.

'Seven and under eight. Rene Co.nl son 1, Vilma Bergamim 2.

Hop, step and jump, boys, 7 and under 18 : All-in Laing 1, Darcy Clauoen 2, Stanley * Bell 3. Eight and under nino : Ken Mender-