AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 45, 22 January 1926, Page 3

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

MANAWATU SUB-CENTRE. MEETING OF DELEGATES. A meeting of delegates to the Manawatu Sub-Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was lielu last night, Mr T. Stubbs presiding. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Fcilding Club notifying tljo appointment ot Mr C. L. '1 urnbull as that club’s delegate, and colii- , plaining that T. Kelly, the winner ot the Bankers’ Cup at the Manawatu 'Club’s meeting last year, had not so far received tlio accompanying medal. —The secretary reported that ho had asked tho Manawatu Club to attend to the matter. From the Dannevirke Amateur Athletic Club applying for affiliation, through the sub-centre to the N.Zi. A.A.A., and forwarding an application for the reinstatement ns an amateur of B. Lo Comptc, winner of the Timaru to Christchurch race in 1924. —lt was decided to forward both applications on to the New Zealand Council with favourable recommendations. . . , From the Clieltenham-Kiwitea Club forwarding subscriptions for the present season and amended rules, lhe latter are to be forwarded on to the New Zealand Council. From tho Woodville Club notifying the appointment of Mr M. V. Comber as that club’s delegate.—Owing to that gentleman having been compelled to enter tho Haniner sanatorium, it was decided to grant him three months leave of absence. From the Linton Club asking for permission to conduct its annual sports meeting on March 17.—Application granted. From the Levin Club expressing disappointment at the sub-centre not having taken any action in regard to representation at tlio provincial championship meeting on Saturday week, and voicing the opinion that the subcentre —and not the clubs—should bear the expenses of district competitors. After discussion, it was decided to nominate AV. Lankey and F. A. Dalzell, of the Dannevirke Club, for the two walking events at the championships, and to make inquiries of the Levin. Club as to the possibility of the nomination of any of its members. From the West Const Centro notifying dates granted.—Tlie secretary reported that he had advised the writers of dates granted in this locality. GENERAL. The secretary reported that, to date, lie had procured iUJ calico registration numbers for competitors, and that 99 had already been disposed of. The action of the secretary in reference to the granting of a permit to the Dannevirke Band to include amateur events upon a recent sports programme, and tne appointment of a walking judge, was continued. Tiie secretary reported that the subcentre’s rules bail been cyclostyled and distributed to the various affiliated clubs. It was decided to place on record an appreciation of tlio work of Mr C. M. btagpooio, now of Wanganui, for his services while occupying tho presidency of the sub-centre. In the absence of the treasurer, Mr P. O. S. Skoglund, the secretary reported that receipts since the last meeting totalled £ll ss, of which amount £5 Is 9d would have to bo remitted to tho Wellington Centre, authority for which action was given him.

MANAWATU CLUB. EVENING MEETING. Tho Manawatu Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club conducted its first evening meeting for tlie season, at the Sponsground yesterday, lour events constituting tho programme. The attendance, Llirougn lack of publicity, was not large, only about dU or 4U spectators being present. The events were well contested, a total of just under HU competitors taking part, but, unfortunately, no times were taken. However, good promise was shown by several of tiie competitors, and, witli recent acquisitions to its ranks —11. W. Shackleton and N. C. Harvey (Christchurch) and S. A. Oxenham i,tho well-known Woodvillo middle-dis-tance runner) —the club should, athletically, bo on a much stronger footing later in the season. The starting was in the capable hands of Mr E. W. Aisher, wfiiie the juuges were Messrs T. Stubbs, J. L. C. Merton and J. Cooksley. The four events resulted as'Tollow:

Half-mile cycle: C. Casey (00yds) 1, E. Powell (46yds) 2, A. J. Tate (4o yds) 3. Eive starters. Won by three yards, with a similar distance between second and third.

Hall-mile fiat: L. J. Mullins (40 yds) 1, J. Craig (65yds) 2, It. W. Shackleton (60yds) 3. Seven starters. Oxenham, tho back marker, olf 20 yards, still tailed the field at the end of the first lap, but was well up with 220 yards to go, at this stage lying third. Entering the home straight, Craig led Mullins by a small margin, but was passed 30 yards from the tape, Mullins finishing well and winning by three yards. In the meantime Oxenham, who was obviously not in condition, had to give way to Shackleton, who finished fifteen yards behind Oraig and five in front of the virtual scratch man. 100 yards: It. Walker (6yds) 1, L. J. Mullins (6yds) 2 J A. Woston (4 yds) 3. Nine starters. A fine finish, a foot covering tho placed men. M. Strange, the back-marker, appeared to have the race won at the . half-dis-tance, but over the last 50 yards failed to sustain his opening burst of speed, although he appeared to finish in a place. High jump: N. C. Harvey (2ins) sft 2ins 1, S. Grinstead (3ins) and M. Strange (scr) 6ft equal, 3. Five competitors. Strange failed in an attempt to clear sft 3ins.