N.S.W. 220 Yards Swimming Title

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 8, 10 January 1936, Page 8

N.S.W. 220 Yards Swimming Title

JARVIS FINISHES LAST.

SYNEY, Jan. 8

The New Zealanders P. Malhicson and W. J. Jarvis competed in swimming events at the Drummoyne baths to-night. The 100 yards invitation backstroke handicap resulted: B. Hay (6scc), 1; P. Mathieson (scr), 2; J. Gillett (9sec), 3. Seven started. Wou by four feet. Time, 70 3-ssec.

Mathiesoii, -who conceded the limit man nine seconds, was last at the turn, and just failed to make up the leeway.

220 yards championship of New South Wales: P. Hooper, 1; N. Ryan, 2; B. Hodgson, 3. Seven started. Jarvis was last. Won by a touch. Time, 2min. 24sec.

Jarvis got a good start and was swimming second to Ryau after two laps, making 60 4-ssee. for the first 100 yards. At the end of the third lap Jarvis was only fourth and appeared to be tiring, whereas Hooper, who comes from Lismore, was overtaking Ryan and won in a thrilling finish. Officials believe tho field the strongest to have faced tho starter for many years, although. the winner's time does not compare favourably with Ryan’s record of 2min. 3-ssec.

220 yards breaststroke championship of New South Wales: W. Green, 1; A W. Magee, 2; K. Murray, 3. Seven started. Won by three yards. Time, Gmin. 9 3-ssec.

New Zealand Swimmers Welcomed by Lord Mayoi 1 Received Thursday, 8.20 p.m, SYDNEY, Jan. 9. The New Zealand swimmers, Jarvii and Mathieson, w r ere welcomed at the Town Hall to-day by tho Lord Mayor. Jarvis’ Bad Luck FAST TIME BY MATHIESON. SYDNEY, Jan. 9. Commenting on last night’s swimming carnival the Daily Telegraph says: “There was an excuse for Jarvis ae he drew the No. 1 lane, which is the worst of the pool. He dropped behind bliglilly to conserve his energy and so got all the 'wash’ from the other competitors. “Mathieson, in the backstroke race, was clocked at l-ssec. outside V. Besomo’s Australian record of lmin. 5 4-ssec.”