AMERICAN ATHLETES

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3247, 18 January 1926, Page 6

AMERICAN ATHLETES

GREAT FEATS BY MEN “OF COLOUR." SCHOLZ WINS 2* oyds. In SSsoos. IPer Press Association.] HAMILTON, Last Night. The American athletes, Jackson V Scholz,, and Lloyd Hahn, made their first public appearance in New Zealand on Saturday, when they competed at the Hamilton Athletic Club’s sport*. Tho weather waa fine, the attendance larg» and the track in good order. In the 220 yards’ sprint, Scholz ran a splendid race. The 100 yards was an unsatisfactory rac P and here Scholz was not so successful, owing to a misunderstanding at the start. Tho distance man, Hahn, gave a splendid performance in the 440 and 880 yards. Neither of them, however, Is in racing trim after their journey, and they do not expect to reach the top of their form for a few weeks. The principal results were;— 880yds. handicap; W. Savldan (45yds.), 1; L. Hahn (scr.), 2; E. Darlington (75yds.), 3. Time, 1.57. Hahn was close up after the first round, but Savldan increased his pace and won by 10yds. 100yds. handicap: O. Morgan (6yds.), 1, C. Northmore (Byds.), 2; J. V. Scholz (scr.), 3. Time, 10 l-ssecs. Tho start in which Scholz ‘participated was most unsatisfactory. The American, thinking it was a false start, was left at the post with an almost impossible start and was unplaced. He gave an exhibition performance la the final at the request of the committee. Long Jump: D. Carter (12ins.), 1; J. Shirley (ecr.), 2. Distance: 20ft., lifting, 220yds. handicap: J. Y. Scholz (scr.), 1; M, J. Picard (24yda.). 2; C. G. Thompson (10yds.), 3. Time, 22secs. Scholz gave an excellent performance. 100 yards from home, ho was several yards behind the pack, but in a final burst near the tape, he passed his opponents, winning by two feet. 120yde. hurdles: W. G. Kalaugher (owe 10), 1; J. Shirley and C. G. Thompson (owe 10), dead heat, 2, Time, 16 S-sseos. Kalaugher C(Yelington) Jumped faultlessly and led all the way. 440yds. handicap: M. J. Picard (50yde.), 1; L, Shlrtliffe (30yds,), 2; A- Donovan (30yds.), 3. Time, 49 3-6seca Although unplaced, Hahn was coming up fast and waa close behind thp placed men. , High Jump; Grocott (llins.)„ 1, W. G. Kalaugher (2ins.), 2; D. Carter (61ns.) and C. McCough (101n5.),. equal, 8. Height: sft, 31ns, 3 miles’cycle handicap: N. Andrews (120yds.), 1; R. Day (90yds.), 2; H. Stewart (150yds,), 3. Time, 5.23 2-6, 2 miles handicap: A. Donovan (130yds.), 1; W. Savldan (80yds.), 2. Time,; 4.22 3-5.’ Hahn did not compete In this race.