“Black Panther” Wins 100 Metres At Games

Northern Advocate, 4 August 1936, Page 5

“Black Panther” Wins 100 Metres At Games

Boot Eliminated, But Backhouse

Gets A Second

(Received 2 p.m.)

BERLIN, August 3. TT was originally arranged that the heats af the 400 ) metres hurdles at the Olympic Games should be run this morning, but they were postponed until 3 p.m. Heavy rain made the track uncertain and false. It is officially announced that Jesse Owens’ record in the 100 metres yesterday will not be recognised, as measurements showed a fast following wind. •

Watson (Australia) made a great effort to qualify for the 400 metres hurdles, but lacked speed in the finish. One of the most remarkable performances in the hurdles was that of L, Facelli (Italy), who was Lord Burghley’s greatest opponent a few years ago. He is approaching 40 years and finished third in the heat won by Nottbrock.

Helen Stephens, an 18-year-old American farm girl, six feet tall and who weighs 11 stone, completely outdistanced the field in the women’s 100 metres. She had already established a world’s record of 11.65. Today’s record of 11.4's is unlikely to be accepted owing to a following wind.

The 100 Metres, Ninety thousand people were present at the Stadium for the semi-finals of the 100 metres. A wet track precluded the possibility of Owens again beating the record. Moreover, the famous “Black Panther” got away poorly, which is unusual for him. Wykoff, who started magnificently, looked" a winner, but Owens gradually overhauled him to win by a foot. i The finalists in the 100 metres got off to a beautiful start; Owens running with a giant stride, and his arms held low, in his charac- ; teristic styfe, was clear of the field over the last 40 metres. Metcalfe, another “Black Express/’ made a terrific burst near the finish, and snatched second place from Osendarp, who was only inches ahead. of Wykoff. Woodruff’s Fine Feat. In the first semi-final of the 800 metres, Woodruff led by 30 yards at 400 metres, run in 52 seconds. Kucharski, the Polish champion, was next. ! The American negro, striding beautifully, increased his lead to 40 yards at the 600 metres, V. P. Boot, the New Zealander, dropping back rapidly. Woodruff went on to win with the utmost ease by 20 yards. Boot continued to lose ground, finishing last, 50 yards behind the winner.

grades above Woelke’s present grade. This rapid promotion bewildered Woelke, who murmured: “I am too young for that rank.” Later, it was officially confirmed that General Goering had promoted ‘Woelke to be a police lieutenant. In the first heat of the light-heavy wrestling championship, E. Scarf (Australia) beat Beke (Belgium) by one fall after 12£ minutes. Mohammed Messdach (Egypt), in the weight-lifting competition, raised 145 kilograms (approximately 319.67 lbs.) for two hands clean jerk. This : .s a world record. Results: — 10,000 Metres (Six Miles 376 Yards). (Holder of title: J. Kusocinski, Poland, 30.11 2-5); Final. —Ilmari Saleminen (Finland) 1, A. Askola (Finland) 2, V. Isohollo (Finland) 3, Kohei Murakosa (Japan! 4, J, A. Burn (Britain) 5. Won by a yard, five yards between second and third. Time, 30m 15.45. High Jump. (Holder of title: D. McNaughton, Canada, 6ft. sfin). .Final. —Cornelius Johnson (America) won with 2.03 metres, approximately 6ft. Bin., an Olympic record. ' Jack Metcalfe (Australia) was eliminated at 1.90 metres, equal to 6ft. Sin. Albritton (America) and Thurba ( (America) tied for second, two metres, equal to 6ft. 6?in. Albritton won the jump-off, 1.97 metres, Thurba clearing 1.95. Shot Put. (Holder of title: L. Seaton, U.S.A., 52ft. 6 3-16 in). . Final.—Hans Woelike (Germany),; 52ft. ll|in., 1; Sulo Baerlund (Fin- I land), 52ft. 10|in,, 3. Both distances beat the previous Olympic record. Women’s Javelin. (Holder of title: M. Didrikern, U.S.A., 143 ft. 4in). Final.—Tilly Fleischer (Germany) won with a last throw of 45.18 metres, approximately 148 ft. 43in., beating her second throw of 44.69 metres, which is an Olympic record. v 100 Metres (109 Yards 1 Foot),. (Holder of title: Eddie Tolan, U.S.A,, 10.35), The first round heat-winners included Jesse Owens (America), 10;3s, who equalled the world’s record. The next fastest were:—Martinez Osendarp (Holland) 10.55, F. C. Wykoff (America) 10.65, Edich Borchmeyer (Germany) 10.75, Marthinus Theunissen (South Africa) 10.75, Ralph Metcalfe (America). 10.8 s, Howard Metcalfe (America) 10.8 s, Howard McPhee (Canada) 10.8 s Christian Berger (Holland) 10.8 s. Second Round.

In the second semi-final, Gerald Backhouse (Australia) was second to last at 400 metres. He gradually improved his position, and timed his run splendidly in the straight, to finish a foot behind Williamson, and inches ahead of Edwards. R. Garrard (Australia) was eliminated from the wrestling when Karpati caught him in an armhold and threw him for a rolling fall. Wrestling Protest. The Australian manager protested concerning the Garrard-Romag-noli wrestling bout on Sunday, because the contestants were supplied with ankle bands, which were opposite colours to those on the cards given to the referees. Mr Alderson claims that the referees thereby were completely confused.

Mr Schmidt, president of the International Wrestling Federation, promised to decide tonight whether the protest on behalf of Garrard would be. considered. Mr Schmidt admitted that other nations also complained. Meanwhile the three judges complained against did not officiate today. It is reported that the English, American and Canadian teams may decline to enter the ring unless these three judges are suspended. Whether or not the protest regarding Garrard’s first heat be upheld he had the right to compete in the second heat, in which he was defeated, and is now eliminated. An Athlete’s Promotion. According to the “Berliner Tageblatt,” when Woelke, a German policeman, was presented to General Goering *after his record in the shot putting, the General addressed him “Police Lieutenant,” which is three

First heat: Hans Strandberg (Sweden) 1, Osendarp 2, Wykoff 3. Time, 10.55. Wpn by 2ft. Second heat: Jesse Owens 1, Paul Haenni (Switzerland) 2, Jozsef Sir (Hungary) 3. Time, 10.25, a world’s record. Won by four yards. Third heat: Ralph Metcalfe 1, A. W. Pennington (Britain) 2, W. van Beveren (Holland) 3. Time, 10.55. Won by- inches. Fourth heat: Borchmeyer 1, A. W. Sweeney (Britain) 2, H. McPhee (Canada)' 3. No time was given.

First semi-final. —Owens (America) 1, Wykoff (America) 2, Stranberg (Sweden) 3. Time, 10.45. Second semi-final.—R. Metcalfe (America) 1, Osendarp (Holland) 2, Borchmeyer (Germany) 3. Time, 10.45. Final. —Owens 1, Metcalfe 2, Osendarp 3, Wykoff. 4, Borchmeyer 5. Stranberg 6. Time, 10.35, equalling the official world record, despite unfavourable conditions. 800 Metres (875 Yards). (Holder of title: T. Hampson, Great Britain, Im. 49.85). First round heat-winners; Phil Edwards (Canada) 1m 53.75; B. F. McCabe (Britain), 1m 54.55; A. Anderson (Argentine). 1m 555; J. V. Powell (Britain). 1m 565; H. Williamson (America), 1m 565; Gerald Backhouse (Australia), 1m 57.75. V. P. Boot (New Zealand) finished third in his heat, won by Williamson, with A. Conway (Canada) second. Boot will run in the second round. First semi-final.—Woodruff (America) 1, Kucharski 2, Anderton 3. Time, 1m 52.75,

Second semi-final.—-Williamson (Ameerica) 1, Backhouse (Australia) 2. Edwards (Canada) 3. Time, 1m 53 Is. Third semi-final.—Hornbostel (America) 1, Landzi 2. McCabe (Britain) 3. Time, 1m 53.25. The first three in each semi-final will run in the final tomorrow. 400 Metres Hurdles (437 yards). (Holdex* of title: R. M. N. Tisdall, Irish Free State, 51.85). Heat winners: J. Kovacs (Hungary) 53.75, F. Nottbrock (Germany) 54.75, M. White (Philippine Islands) 53.45, J. Patterson (America) 54.45, C. Mantikas (Greece) 53.85. S. Glenn Harden. (America) 53.95. Watson (Australia) finished third in the heat won by White. J. Sheffield, Bx-itain's only representative, was unplaced in the heat won by Harden. The first two in each heat qualify for the semi-final tomorrow. Throwing The Hammer. (Holder of title: Dr. P. O’Callaghan. Irish Free State, 176 ft. Hjin.). Final:—Won by Hein (Germany), 56.49 metres, approximately 185 ft. *4.9 inch. This is an Olympic record, beating the record of 55.04 metres, established earlier in the day by Erwin Black (Germany).