DOMINION ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18334, 26 February 1923, Page 9

DOMINION ATHLETICS.

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. GREAT SPRINT CONTESTS. KIRKSEY DEFEATS CARR. [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. Eight thousand people watched tho New Zealand amateur athletic championships at Athletic Park to-day. , Interest centred in the international sprint events wherein Kirksey (America), Can* (Australia), and Davidson and Wilson (New Zealand) competed. These events will long be remembered as classic struggles, in both of which the American's knowledge and pace won the day. The weather was cold and the track a trifle heavy owing to rain overnight, but a fairly stiff breeze helped the runners. *In the 100 yds., Carr won his heat easily from Morgan (Otago), with Davidson (Auckland), who looked unwell, third. In the second heat Kirksey and Wilson battled for 50yds., then the AmeiTcan went ahead. At the finish Porritt (Wanganui) spurted into second place. The time for both heats was 10 seconds. In the final, Kirksey was slightly the quickest to start, and at 60yds. was 9in. ahead of Carr. The latter then drew ahead slightly,; but, with a thrilling burst for the tape# Kirksey triumphed by three inches. Carr vainly jumped at the last moment. The time, 9 4-55., equalled the Australasian record, which has stood for 30 years. Porritt was third and Morgan fourth. In the 220 yds., Carr, easing up, gained second place in the heat to Morgan. Kirksey was first in his division. In tho final, from a perfect start, Kirksey went rapidly to the front. He was challenged by Carr at 100 yds., but, 50yds. further on, Kirksey again . showed himself the better man and won by four feet. Tiacey (Wellington) was third. The time, 21 4-55., again equalled the Australasian record. The American's victories were very popular. He received an ovation each time. Krogness (America) captured the 120 yds. hurdles. He was too late for the heat, but was allowed to start in the final, in which the others were Wilson (Wellington), Shirley (Auckland), Buckhurst (Canterbury), Porritt (West Coast), Lander (Wellington). and Morgan (Otago). Krogness beat Wilson when the pistol went and, . hurdling beautifully, got home by three inches. Wilson was slightly below form. Time, 15 2-6s. Porritt was third. Results : —

100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. First Heat.— (N.S.W.), 1; Morgan lOtago), 2; Davidson (Auckland). 3. Time, 10s * Second Heat.— Kirksey (U.S.A.), 1; A. Jowitt (Wanganui). 2: Wilson (Wellington). 3. Time, 10s. .• ■ . Final. • Kirksev (U.S.A.) 1 Carr (N.S.W.) .2 Jowitt (N.Z.) -.3 Won by six inches. Time. 9 4-ss. 220 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. Kirksey (U.S.A.) .. 1 Carr / . • 2 Tracey (Wellington) .. .... .. 3 Won by a yard. Time. 21 4-sb. 440 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. W. Candy (Wellington) .. .. .. 1 C. Rowe (Wellington) .. .. .. . . 2 R. Gully (Wellington) .. .... 8 Won bv a yard. Time, 52 2-sa. One-mile Interprovincial Relay Race.— Wellington, 1; Canterbury, 2. The only starters. 880 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. Griffen (Wellington) .. 1 Powe (Wellington) . . . . .. . . 2 Nalder (Canterbury) .-3 ONE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. Griffen (Wellington) 1 Rose vWelline'on) .. .. .. ... * McCormack (Wellington) •'...■. .. ..8 The only starters. Won by 15 yards. Time. 4m 31 l-ss. THREE MILES CHAMPIONSHIP. Rose (Wellington) 1 Nalder (Canterbury) 2 A. Barclay . . . . • .... .. 3 Won by 200 yds. Time, 15m IGa. 120 YARDS HURDLES CHAMPIONSHIP. ' Final. \ Krogness (U.S.A.) .. .. .. .. 1 Wilson (Wellington) .. .. .. ..2 PoTitt (West Coast N. 1.) 3 Time, 15 2-ss. 440 YARDS. HURDLES CHAMPIONSHIP. Wilson (Wellington) . . •.. .. .. 1 Malfroy (Wellington) 2 Harrington vOtago) .. 3 Won easily. Time, 61 2-ss. HIGH-JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. Shirley (Auckland). sft Bin .., .. .. 1 Buckhurst (Canterbury), sft 6m .. ... ,2 McKenzie (Wellington). sft Sin..'. ■ .. 3 LONG-JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. Buckhurst (Canterbury). SJlft Sin .. .. 1 Merchant (U.S.A.). 20ft lOin I .. ..2 Porritt (West Coast) 3

Merchant jumped 'once. only. HOP. STEP AND JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP Plummer (Auckland), 45ft fiin .. ■'-'.. 1 McKenzie (Wellington). 43ft 4in . . ..2 •Thompson (Wellington), 43ft 2in .. .. 3

POLE VAULT CHAMPIONSHIP. Harvey (Wellington), 10ft 7in . . .. 1 Batstone (Canterbury). 10ft 8m ... . . * McKenzie (Wellington). 10ft 3m .. .. * •Dead heat. PUTTING THE SHOT CHAMPIONSHIP. Merchant (U.S.A.), 45ft 2in. .. .. 1 Munro (Wellington). 45ft Olin . . . . 2 Brown (Wellington), 40ft 3jin .. ..3 THROWING THE HAMMER CHAMPIONSHIP. Merchant (U.S.A.). 169 ft lOin ... .. 1 McHolm (Canterbury). 128 ft lOin .. ..2 Harvey (Wellington). 125 ft Bin . . . . 3 Merchant established a new Australasian record. THROWING THE DISCUS. Munro (Wellington). 127 ft .-. .. .. 1 Merchant (U.S.A.). 122 ft 1 Jin .. ..2 Brown (Wellington). 101 ft llin .. ..3 THROWING THE JAVELIN CHAMPIONSHIP. Merchant (U.S.A.). 155 ft 1 Munro (Wellington). 151 ft Bin .. ..2 Louis (Wellington). 124 ft sin . . ..3 ONE MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP. F. C. Hickling (Wellington) . .. .. 1 G. Hick'.ing (Wellington) .. .. ..2 G. McEwan , (Wellington) .. .. .. 3 Won easily. Time, 7m 17 3-ss. THREE MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP. F. C. Hicklinir (Wellington) .. . . 1 H. Hickling (Wellington) .- ..2 The only starters. Time, 25m 1 3-ss. ONE MILE CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP. First Heat.—H. Oakley • «Wellington). 1; R. Crutchley (West Coast. North Island). 2; R. Hotlson. 15yds. 3 Time. 2m 4Gs. Second Heat.—J. A. Corksley (Wellington), 1: S. Hainan (Auckland), 2. Won by a wheel. Time, 2m 575. * Final. Oakley . . . . .'. .. . . 1 Corksley .. .... .. 2 Time, 2m ,55 2-ss. THREE MILE CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP. H. Oakley (Wellington) 1 T. Oakley (Wellington) . . . . . . 2 S. Hamon (Auckland) .. .. ..3 Time, 8m 345. 100 YARDS LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP. Mios Dawson (Wellington) .... .. 1 Miss Allen 2 Miss Blake . . ■•'.. '.'. .. .••"'. 3 Won easily. Time, 12 2-ss. SHIELD POINTS. Wellington ..93 Canterbury .. .... .. 17 Auckland .... . . .. 10 • West Coast. North Island.. .. 9 Otago .. ... 4