THE OLYMPIC GAMES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18762, 16 July 1924, Page 9

THE OLYMPIC GAMES.

SWIMMING AND DIVING.

CHARLTON IN ■ GOOD FORM.

HEAT WON IN 1500 METRES.

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyrieht. (Received 5.5 p.m.) tL and N.Z.-Reuter-Sun. PARIS. July 14. The natatorial events at the Olympiad were continued to-day.

In the first semi-final of the 1500 metres swimming race "Boy" Charlton and Arne Borg were together at the first turn. Charlton then took the lead and slowed down, both taking it easy. Charlton had an 80 yards' lead at 500 metres. It was already obvious that both men •were not seriously racing, but only indulging in a practice swim.

The race was therefore by no means a test. Borg did not attempt to do better than swim second. Both men studied each other's position in each lap. Charlton won by 20yds, in 21m. 28 2-ss. Borg was second and Hatfield third.

Charlton's win was most' popular, the representatives of all nations giving their calls. It was noticed that Borg, when shaking hands with Charlton, 'winked significantly.

Beaurepaire tt;at Taikishi and A. K. Borg in the second semi-final in 21m. 41 3-ss. The Japanese led for 600 metres, but Beaurepaire and Borg soon drew up. The trio swam stroke for stroke to the 1000 metres, then Beaurepaire and Taikishi took the lead. The former -was ahead at the last lap, and won by syds. amid great enthusiasm.

Charlton is generally expected to win the final to-morrow. The Americans * think he has more stamrha than Borg. The event is creating the utmost interest. The whole of the seats are booked for the final. Miss Shand in 400 Metres Pinal. The first of the semi-finals of the women's 400 metres swimming race was most thrilling. Miss Helen Wainwright (America) beat Miss Molesworth (Britain) by inches. Miss Gwitha Shand, of New Zealand, who is suffering from a cold, was a close third. She qualified for the final. Others who qualified were • Misses Gertrude Ederle'and Morelius (America). They were placed in that order in .the second semi-final, beating Miss Tanner (Britain). The time was 6m. 23 4-ss. In the diving contests R. Eve (Australia) scored 157 points in the first heat. Walmann (Sweden) won the second heat with 157 points, and Clark (Britain) the third heat with 162. The Australian champion was lervous and below his usual form. Nevertheless his exhibition was superior to that of the other entrants, including the American world's champion, Pinkston, and the Swede, Walmann. Cycling and Tennis. In the cycling events Michard, Cougnot and Fouchean (France) met Dempsey and Coppins (Australia) in the teams race. Each spell was of 1000 metres. Michard defeated Dempsey, who yesterday had won five times in succession. The Australians were handicapped owing to Coppins falling and injuring his wrist, necessitating his retirement. The injuTy is not serious. In the sculling match, in the first heat. Bull had the narrowest victory against the Frenchman, Ditton. His time was 10m. 395. In the tennis championships Bayley beat Bache (Denmark) in the singles, 6—2, 6—l, 6—2. The players had a strenuous day. Willard and Bayley, commencing at 10 a.m., finished at 4.30 p.m. They played continuously in the blazing heat without having breakfasted, as they had rushed to the courts to keep the appointment. Bayley was playing better than on Sunday, and easily defeated Bache in three straight sets. Willard had a similar wiff over Halast. The Australians then met Kehrling and Kelaman in the doubles and won, 6 —B, 11 —9, 3—6, 6 —3, 6—2. It was a long struggle, and superb tennis. Kehrling, who is champion of Germany, has not been beaten in the recent tournaments. Rohler and Gottlieb (Czecho-Slovakia) beat Goodfree and Woosnam (England), 6—3, 6—2. Borotra defeated Torralava (Chile), o—7, 7—5. 7—5. Kingscote, Williams and Gilbert reached the third Tound. In the doubles the brothers Alonso beat Kingscote and Wheatley in three straight sets. Mrs. Covell and Miss M.cKane beat Mrs. Jessup and Miss Goss.