SWIMMING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19558, 10 February 1927, Page 6

SWIMMING.

CARNIVAL AT MORRINSVILLE [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] MORRINSVILLE. 'Wednesday. The Morrinsville Swimming Club held its carnival last evening in the Morrinsville baths. The event was most successful, over 700 spectators being present. Among the competitors were Miss M. Farquhar (Auckland), and Miss M. Jepson (Otago). There were some very close finishes and good competition. Results were as follow: Boys' Handicap, 33 1-3 yards (under 16). —S. Speight (Cambridge), Is, 1; W. Cameron, Is, 2; J. Price, 2s, 3. Time 21 2-5 s. Ladies' 33 1-3 Yards Handicap.—J. Parlour. 7s, 1; G. Pickering, 3s, 2; N. Coombe, 6s. 3. Time, 24 2-ss.

Men's Novice, 33 i-3 yards Handicap.—C. Cameron, scr., 1; J. Buchanan, 3s, 2; C. Speight, Is, 3. Time 22 4-ss. Girls' under 14, 33 1-3 yards Handicap.— G. Pickering, 1; N. Coombes, 3s, 2; G. Dyke, 4s, 3. Time 29 2-5 3 . Morrinsville Boys' Club Championship (under 12). —B. Coombes, 1; L. Roberts, 2. Men's 50 Yards Handicap.—C. Cameron, ss, 1; E. W. Seville. 2s. 2; F. C, Verney, ss, 3. Time 29 3-ss.

Men's 100 Yards Handicap.—G. Johnstone, 7s, 1; N. Noakes, 4s, 2; F. C. Verney, Bs, 3. Time lm 13 3-ss. Ladies 60 2-3 Yards Handicap.—M. Farquhar, 1; M. Jepson, _2; G. Pickering, 9s, 3. Time, 53 2-ss. (Winner's time, 44 2-ss). Morrinsville School Relay Race (Dickey Cup).—G. Pickering, M. Oates and B. Combes, 1. Four teams competed. Men's Dive. —G. Johnstone, 1; G. Boyle, 2 Tin Plate Dive.—Miss G. Dyke, 1; W. Skinner. 2. Miss Farquhar and Mies Jepson gave a demonstration to the Morrinsville school children at the baths this morning. FIXTURE AT TAIHAPE. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAIHAPE, Wednesday. A very successful swimming carnival was held at Taihape last night. There was a large attendance and good entries, with close finishes. The judges were Messrs. C. L. Dymock and C. Schauer (Taihape) and A. Muller (Wanpanui), The starters were Messrs. 11. D. Bond and S. Biug. Following are the results: — Men's 25yds. Handicap.—R. McLennan. 1; A. Millar, 2. Men's 75yds. Handicap.—A. Millar, 1; R. McGrath, 2. Men's Dive.—AV. Pitt. 1; F. Kay, 2. Men's Relay.—McLennan's team, 1; Millar's team, 2. McLennan's team was as follows: Z. A. Bellis, R. McGrath, A. Preston and R. McLennan? Ladies' 25yds. Handicap.—T. Robinson. 1; 111. Currie. 2. Ladies' Dive.—M. Mayor. 1; D. Sheldon. 2. Girls' 25yds. Handicap.—M. Currie. 1; T. Robinson, 2.

Dive, boys and girls, under 15.—Dorothy Sheldon, 1: N. Powell. 2.

Balloon Race.—N. Pewell and C. Benfeld, dead-heat. Dual Relay.—Miss T. Robinson and E. Robinson, 1; Miss S'he],don and A. Millar. 2. Boys' 25yds. Handicap'.—E. Stevens. 1; E. Kobinson. 2.