ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15504, 10 January 1914, Page 11

ATHLETICS.

EXHIBITION CARNIVAL. VISIT OF AMERICAN TEAM. „ .;,wl <!" weather conditions are ?ti . ; there Oh-uM bo a big attend,9Vott Mhe ■"■' «< •*'" ';-•■" Cri«kct • nce , ,l. .... ~..n i . witness .Power. r n ;U ; t- \.-i<- '•.wker, . Power. 1,1 • ~ „ ... i .11■-1 ii ■ \ and, in addiW*'*:, i.nhurs „, the athletic ''"'"•j tn r>.',r".. • !"■ Ke.tdel, and Casll»rf'„™ "- '•!,.. ilM ' ..I ,l "'"' New "»»• in* i?> American-, under Mr. ZM .',;', !,,iw been gradually *'"*"'. ■-m j - vi Uin| if fortunate in >"•' ~U, 'V- ,i- ■ .i- ceiiiie is usually the this W '• i • v ,„,„ ~; ,"njti, lours, and, in termination " : .',',i..m in the ~*;. of ~ . i,,:' ,ii..i i\ .11 the i .«-e of cmsecfei: •<. I ■ ( '"' t '" !l "'''n-'ho... |K.,i..nne.l her-V Now .Mi the Ainer:. i-.- "re .oming to the I , Tin .' >i v i l..it ailed on them .-Use ill a" i ■ ••.,-, „:v then training is of ~,..,. , •.-.,-. \:\ iheu training is ot 'r •,„',„ ~., i ..lid. " u-.sni.'utlv. cointh" [ Z ';, , , ... ~,Hv as definite as th<*c " V1 .,„.. 1 ,| |. : .-.,,,1 at .r s,-e:n.- the , ~, ~.„i; • 11..fi Ihe shot | utter, Siey.hel, ! ' K "'TO!« theeollar. in( t within '« ' """••' '■' '"* arrival he *", on the P.m..in Crwk.-l (.round hurl , nc „i , ion. !»•■•'<' in in\ '»«■>»;''• further ["hat, th.' .i™ ' ' «l-i-l>' ■"••""I" "« the iiiduiiiudaii r.-crd. Deportment and ' , „,, ■.•■-in ii: .nullities in the shotirace are u. •" '-■'■ I .. (>r |,„: ttl.eu '<•■ the iI! . irele, with Che shot i" h:i I'll hand, and the right ,r~i OdlMvl i'»r the '"dance. Caughev'a *" „ uk an ir.lc'iiac impression. With 'he (i,,,,,,. a).-., the conservation of :„ C th until th- I'•.'••' 'laical moment >« ,«pirih!p ;i' ni.H' who will absorb „„,! of the r«" ♦••<■ c*'-"' will, **' Power He« he will f.' '» opposition t.» Hill w d Dormor is i matter of considerable conjecture, In - -lion the liostonmn is „„i unlike Hill, ilthou,'!. he I* of lighter build. His rtn-le is 1.-mrthy. hut in his arm movement !'- <i:ff-i>- greatly fi»ni other cra-k m.l !* W.'i-le i! undoubtedly uti><* tun. while -■■>'< well within - lam f ,.lf it* vigour «i..d.l play havoc with a digressed rmi'i. r. Kr..ui the elbows the amis ire carried horizontally to the body. tJ,., .-verse of the loose, free carriage, adopted bv th- n-ijoritv of distance men. To hazard an "P'ni.m. the race run to suit Hill would tie to Power's liking ako, a sound P»ce pet with a sustained burst over o, e final 300 yard.'. l"|> to the present Dormor has had matters lnucii his own wav in scratch n.ile--. but with his superior ,fd he could e.i'i-. make the pa. e or icconunodate hi. *> ;i to the pace made. In the mile te" this afternoon. Dormor will have to bring all his match-running g u; ,; ficatioa* to bear There has been talk ol » fresh record, but Shrubb's 4m 22s on the same trick in 1905 is, apparently, not in much danger of being distarbecl. Of the trio engaged, Dormor appeals to one as being the most likely to Co close to the English champion's figures, lint match-winning and record-breaking are two essentially different things. .If iieul." i* inconvenienced by the one mile, ,i better race should he seen between Power and Dormor in the 880 yds. Analysing the American's performances in New Zealand to date, his half-mile runs have keen infinitely better than his efforts in mile handicaps. In America Power, while i crack miler. was only a moderate halfmile man a« champions go. but the present reverse state of affairs represents the difference between the athlete in America and the same athlete in New Zealand. Pai!: 4 r. the 1 titer of the team, and the man who has shown the host form of the trio of track men, does not belie the report that he is brilliant « the finish and Hot at the start of the Borir's'. He has d no no fast work in Auckland, as the risk of another breakdown is too great. It is not Parker's intention to compete tEis afternoon. The second great nritrh of the afternoon will be Templeton and Keddell over 120 yds hurdles. These men have tried conclusions frequently in the pact, .-v.th with varying success. Seldom have both jone through without being hampered by striking obstacles, and a ■>( tier matched par would be hard to find. 'Die American, who is i:ood for 21ft odd. flionld account for the Broad jump, though it is ov'jbtfnl whether he will be equal to conceding the handicaps to some of the ■-nirotors i" the hk'h jump, particularly R. W. Russell. The first events-the 100 yds handicap—is to ttart at 2.15 p.m., and ihe times of the other big events are as tallows: — One Mile Test (Power, Hill, Dormor), 2 50 ii m. One Mile Walk (Cashman and Wilson), ■ 2.55 p.m. 120 Yds Hardies (first heat, Templeton and Keddell), 3.5 p.m. 8807 Handicap (Power and Dormor), 3.45 p.m. Only officials and members of the press will bfl allowed inside the enclosure, and competitors are notified tnat they must leave immediately after their race is concluded. RHODES SCHOLARS AND ATHLETICS. The legislation affecting the Rhode* scholars athletes has been brought about sooner than expected. Recently the Oxford Univereitv Athletic Club nassed the appended resolutions :—

(a) "That widens at an time in "f'i' ot, "- r university or similar 'institution shall disqualify a competitor from competing in the U.U.A.C. Freshmen's sports." (b) "That, in il„. 0 U.A.C. University oports. as dw-tmu frn, n college sports, no competitor shall compete if more than tv-itv-lour ysr.rs of age." Unnecessary >.. says the Athletic ««*». has been made over these rcolu'ions, M, in themselves, the proposed restriction, are n»t unreasonable. Calm '"ought will show that it i., unfair for tad, fresh from English s. hook to be P'tted again.it matured athletes from abroad, many of then, . lampions, directly 'wy appear at ih, u:,-.eu;tv ' .Rule 1 does not ,„: ■]-,■ t o \hc O.U.A.C. Sports or Inter-'Vau-.v Spurt., but <„,lv J he Fr«h«en-. ,;*„ J. This some "■tics seem to l, •■ ~ . i>,,; „11 ~„, SL** l " Hi' , *■ of |,„ O.U.A.C ?£*| only It do ~ not affect Inter*Shn2R- i Anu ,l '»•'»» to "««>■ ,e *oh*ion« a , ••. ;-;.,',..•• u **/ nb « tha the (ll as to refer to Students from .; '■ "'* s *»"-p ruletß "» fl al3 Sow iw7 Dr ' h! "'- K<'»>W». GlasWs r Ce "V""" :i " r '^shUniver t.'";;;; r ( °f nct, r nt< ' **«■ In- R„ , '" lor " t,a l P«nOx'or,i R1 f' '; ! , " , nd ' lll ''» I'wtow.. rr « w ttd J,:; ';.;..■;■;'",:■. :,,, - v 'V l '""' w'wv.avii " ; "lf'"-d<(l them in I'^KuV 1 - 1 '■ \r.-u, the re,,! ?" r| s 'mply to ", ''' """'l',' l " 1 "J r(, '- y '" , ""' c lron ' , '-lualiv n ,. n ' ," in »Ti? Si:U ;,'•",' '"•'■» ;r" iw,vp " "ni*«E?. , ? >U ;.'l"'-" "'" ls the sitter ° Wn «ve, Binr ?,'" '"'.-■ I,av " h|,|d their " thola f. JS„i; .-',' i'"| " "'" l!li, '

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On account of 0. L. Parker's inability to compete, the 440 yds test at the American meeting has been abandoned. In its stead a quarter mile handicap has been substituted. At one time Auckland possessed a string of field event exponents, notably the Madills and Wallace, who could be relied on to add a considerable number of points to Auckland's score for the i New Zealand championship banner, but | in the past seven years or so only the recollections of these have been present. The. Auckland police force has been a good recruiting ground for strong men, ami at this afternoon's carnival two preservers of the peace will be competing in the shot putting. The amateur champion boxer, J. McHugh, is one and R. i Adams, late of Scotland, is the other. I MrHugh has no performances, while j Adams, during his career as a professional, I was one of Scotland's best men. His re- ; instalment has just been effected, and | although it is over two years since he i has competed, he can putt well over 40ft. 1 Should Adams train with a view to con- ■ testing the New Zealand championships : he should stand a good chance of scoring. | Immediately it was seen that G. N. ; Hill, the one and threo miles champion I of Australasia, was in something like his I old form, the Auckland centre lost, no I time in bringing the fact under the notice I of the selectors of the New Zealand team I for the Australasian championships at Melbourne. The original selection did 1 not include Hill, but so persistent were the efforts made locally that eventually i Hill'was chosen. Almost simultaneously came Hill's announcement that for busi- '■ ness reasons he was unable to make the , trip. No one will deny Hill's wisdom in ' declining the trip under the circum- : stances, but the pity is that he did not ; come to this decision before his selection was announced. Knowing that Hill held aloof from competition last season for , the same reason, the New Zealand Council naturally inquired of (lie Auckland ', centre whether Hill was available, and ■ the answer that went back- was that the i Australasian champion was so, and, in addition, was running well. One does not : wish to throw blame on anyone's shoulders, but as a matter of fact the centre has been drawn into an unfortunate- posii tion, one that might possibly prejudice ! Auckland in like matters in the future. Beatson, of Otago, the present three miles ; champion of New Zealand, has now been selected, and will go direct to Melbourne • from the Bluff. Mr. ('. E. Hanson, who is a life member of the Auckland Club, and a delegate to the Auckland centre, hag been transferred to Hamilton. Most likely this enthusiast, who years ago was a sound distance man, will be found assisting the Hamilton Club this season. An Australian critic deplores the fact that G. P. Keddell still figures in competition, and hopes for the sake of his past great deeds over the hurdles, and New Zealand itself, that he will make this season his last. This criticism is highly amusing. Apparently the old adage. " A man is as old as he feels.'' is lost sight of. New Zealand can ill afford to lose Keddell at the present juncture. The Southland crack is not in the game purely of his own free will. Many times he has given out his retirement only to be resurrected when someone was wanted to liven up a sports programme, or, as at present in the case of Templeton, to provide an opponent for someone. From his performances up till now against the American team, not even taking into consideration that at the outset of the tour he was a sick man, Keddell is proving as well fitted for the tasks as ever he was. UNDER UNION RULES, FIXTURES. January 12, 14. Exhibition Championships. Pipe Band Contest and Athletic Union Sports. EXHIBITION SPORTS HANDICAPS. The following alterations (for recent winning performances) and additions to the handicaps for events in connection with the New Zealand Athletic Union's Exhibition sports meeting have been made by Mr. F. H. Burbush (official handicappcr) : — Exhibition Sheffield Handicap, 120 yds: T. J. O'Callaghan, 6yds, to 3Jyds; G lies. 14vds to 13yds. Flying Handicap. 75yds: T. J. O'Callaghan, from 4yds to 2yds; G. Wallbank, from Byds to 7yds ; G. lies, from 10yds to 9yds. ' Elliot" IOOYds Handicap (6yds limti): T. J. O'Callaghan, from lsyd to owing iyd. Exhibition Handicap, 220 yds: A. J. Farley, from 20yds to 18yds. " Holmes" 440 Yds Handicap; H. G. Huswell, from 35yds to 32ydB; M. Harrison, 20yds. Half-mile Handicap: L. Brown, 45yds. ■■> One Mile Handicap: S. Barnes, 30yds to 25yds; D. Falls, from SOyds to 80yds; (>. Perkinson, 40vds; L. Brown. 90yds; F. W. Flavell, 150 yds.

Half-mile Cycle Handicap: A. Bonis, 40yds to 30yds; W. A. Thome, 50yds. One Mile Cycle Handicap: E. W. Burton, 80yds; W. A. Thome, 100 yds. Two Miles Cycle Handicap: F. Wells, from 50yds to scratch; W. A. Thorne, 180 yds. , Three Miles Cycle Handicap: '(V. A. Thorne, 275 yds. HAMILTON CALEDONIAN SPORTS. The annual meeting of the Waikato Caledonian Society, which is to take place on the Frankton Grounds on Anniversary Day, already gives promise of being a most interesting fixture, and it is erpected that record entries will be received by Thursday next, 15th inst.. the date for dosing. A handsome D.L'.L. inter-chal-lenge cup has been presented as a points prize for Highland dancing, and races for senior cadets and boy scouts have been addod to the programme, as well as a wrestling competition and a maiden chopping competition. Particulars are advertised to-day. NOTES AND COMMENTS. By this time next week part of the most important athletic gatherings yet held in New Zealand will be over. Quite a number -if champions are already in Auckland, and several Highland bands are on the way up. A special feature of the sports will be the girls' dancing in the Highland games items. A great number have entered, and all dancing will he in the real old Scottish costume.*. The music will be supplied by official pipers. Cablegrams have been received from Australia intimating that the celebrated Scottish champion. Jamee Center, was leaving for Auckland, to take part in the. i Pipe Hand Contest and New Zealand Championships at th Exhibition next week. Center ie a champion dancer as well as piper, and performed at Christchurch in 1907 during the Exhibition there. The champion dancer, Professor Bellamy, of Melbourne, i« also coming over Several of the Australian ; champion cyclists have arrived, while the New Zealand cracks are rolling up in numbers. Undoubtedly next week should see a meeting of champions— first of its kind in the Dominion.

f'.reat interest is being taken in the 440 yds struggle between Victor Cornaga and W. Trembath (Gore) which will be run in the Domain next week. Admirers of the local sprinter are confident that the prestige of Auckland will be ably upheld on this occasion.

The Highland pipe bands will parade at the Domain next Monday evening, Tuesday evening, and Saturday afternoon, on the occasion of the New Zealand professional championships and cash athletic sports. The band contest will be held simultaneously with the sports, and the judge is Mr. P. S. McCorkindale, of Brisbane.

Nearly £1000 is to be given in prize money for the cash athletic championship and handicap events at the Exhibition sports nest week. About £120, cash and modaLs will be devoted to the pipe, band contest, £80 to Sheffield, while the mile race has £20 as first prize. The handicaps declared by Mr. F. H. Burbush for the principal event at the

Exhibition sports, the 120 yds Sheffield Handicap, have been extremely well received. So many possess a good winning chance that the unusual sight of naming those who have no prospect of success is seen. The handicaps appears to have over-rated W. F. Trembath, and to have treated H. H. Brinkmann in a manner that is not warranted by his late performances. Trombath's forte, although he is not out of his place in a sprint, is middledistance running. He is certainly flattered when called on to concede a start to tornago, the present lOOvds and 220 yds champion of New Zealand. Compared with t l "° other backmarkers, Lambert and Kinsey, Brinkmann is badly handicapped. Lambert actually receives a concession in the marks'after defeating Brinkmann in a 150vds match in the midwinter. At Te Aroha Brinkmann was in receipt of a start from Kinsey. Brinkmann reached third place and Kinsey won a consolation race, yet the positions are reversed. All things considered the big prize-money has not drawn a large outside entry. O'Callagjhaa, of the West Coast, and a good winner at the recent Timaru sports, is regarded as a runner above the ordinary, while Strickland, of Wellington, has a mark that will enable him to win if he performs up to his reputation. Winning form is represented by Kinsey, Williams, and Cleland. The middle-markers appear to have improved to an extent that will enable them to stave off the back-markers. Williams won at Te Aroha on New Year's Day. Cleland was fortunate to win the Labour Day Handicap, yet had he lost he would have been decidedly unlucky. He has overcome his slowness at starting, and will undoubtedly be one of the hardest to put out of court. Misfortune follows H. Mills closely in big events, but he cannot 'be overlooked after his splendid second to Cleland on Labour Day. The entrants for the championships include every cash athlete of note in New Zealand. Some fine sprinting should be witnessed in the shorter distances. At least five of the competitors have staunch supporters. Cornago, who holds both the 100 yds and 220 yds championships, will defend his titles. The most formidable of his challengers are Kinsey, Brinkmann, O'Callaghan, and Lambert." In the distance championships, entries are also numerous. 11. G. McLcod is the present 880 yds and one mile champion, but an injured leg discounts his chance of retain ing these honours. The most prominent of the aspirants for the championships are Trembath, Barnes, and Harrison. The former has not competed for close on two years, a circumstance which cannot bo said to be in his favour. The 880 yds should be a good race between this trio, but Barnes will probably prevail in the one mile.