1928 OLYMPIAD

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 10 August 1928, Page 5

1928 OLYMPIAD

NEARINQ THE END

ROXING AND SWIMMING EVENTS

ARGENTINE SWIMMER SPRINGS SURPRISE ; \ United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Australian Press • Association AMSTERDAM, Bth August. The New Zealander Morgan qualified for the semi-final of ; the welter weights, outpointing the Italian Homno Canova. Highdiving—First heat, Colbath (America), Knight (Britain) and Shumm (Germany) qualified for.the final. A MERITORIOUS WIN \ . United Service. /,-'■,, t AMSTERDAM, Bth August. Morgan's was a meritorious win. He was always the more aggressive, scoring all through 'the bout. He repeatedly penned Canova to the ropes and he was unable to escape Morgan's vigorous pummellings. Morgan always evaded the returning attack. The victory was popular;

Experts express the opinion that Morgan has a fine chance of winning. He shows a good punch and is able to take and give punishment. (Received 10th August, 8.55 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, Bth August. . Morgan was easily the' better boxer throughout. His extended right, with which he repeatedly feinted, puzzled the Italian who,was often surprised at the New ZeaWder's left swings and uppercuts. , 'i .'- Several of the latter ' quickly forced Canova to .the'ropes., ~7 • ■ '.. .',, The Italian drove the New Zealander back with a fierce two-fisted onslaught, but Morgan fesumec- ,the offensive with a, heavy left to the jaw. Keeping' Canova moving Mprgan renewed his superiority in the second round, chasing the Italian round and round the ring, cornering him, and meting out severe punishment. • FURTHER RESULTS Australian Press Association.—United - . Service. (Received 10th August, 9.45 a.m.) ,-', AMSTERDAM, 9th August. Further results at the Olympia were as follows:—"■"'.'.' ; . " ■■' : ■

400 METRES

(Final) Zorilla (Argentine) ......;.... 1 Charlton (Australia) -. \ Borg (Sweden) ; ..•• * Time, smin 1 3-ssec, an Olympia; re cord. -

It-was the most "sensational race at the Olympiad. f ,' Borg set a terrific pace, but was unable to maintain it. when ■ challenged by Crabbe, Charlton and Zorilla. ';■<-', The last-name'd's victory Was a complete surprise. He finished magnificently. Charlton was superb in the last lap but was overbite to' 4 bridge the gap. Borg collapsed at the finish. , Borg's time was smin 2 3-ssec. y ■ 100 METRES-BACK STROKE-l

• '•■■•; (Final) Kojac (America) ......;........'...... 1 Laufer (America) 2 Wyatti (America) , 3 ■ Time,v.6B 4-sseC; a -world's.,.record^-' WOMEN'S BREASTSTROKE, 200.' ■/ -: METRES ' >Sj ." •■ (Filial) ,- ""'-,'' Miss Schrader (Germany.) 1 Baron (Holland) ........... ... t-_ 2 Muhe (Germany) ..-• 3 ; WOMEN'S 400 METRES RELAY '■ . ' (Final), . "> ' ( United States' '.......!.......,......'...'....... 1 Great Britain 2 South Africa ..- 3 ' Time, 4min 47 3-ssec, an Olympic Te.. cord.- "' (Received 10th August, 11.50 a;m.) ■-.• .AMSTERDAM, 9th August. After the 400 metres race Charlton saMd: "I am finished with big swimming. lam going back t 8 the bush." Hej.was in second place for six consecutive days. "Two Olympics are enough for anybody," he added. ~...- •■-■"> With Borg two i yards ahead at 100 metres, and five yards 'at 200, nothing appeared more certain than a win. Even when Charlton overhauled him halfway on the last lap it was stall.in doubtCuriously,! however, Borg, Charlton and Crabbe were so intent on their own positions that they forgot Zorilla who was steadily creeping up on the other side to filially win a rank outsider's victory. Borg's initial lead was reduced inch by inch amidst increasing excitement. Borg turned for the last fifty a touch ahead, of Charlton with Zorilla and Crabbe close. Twenty-four metres from homefforilla took the lead while Charlton was overhauling Borg whose strength appeared to be" failing. As Charlton and Zorilla were.-; on opposite sides of the bath it, was difficult to judge the respective" positions. . •" . The Australian appeared likely 'to catch up until the last few strokes. Zorilla was a clear winner, but only a second separated Charlton and Borg, with Crabbe another second away. Borg was so distressed that Charlton hadi.to lift him from the water. Charlton said that Zorilla swam a wonderful, brainy race. "I was unable to see him over Bdrg's head owing to the backwash on the bath side,-but I swam all out from start to finish. I could not have done an { inch better. _ I am delighted to have turned the tables on Borg and to,have broken my own best, time."