SWIMMING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20495, 21 February 1930, Page 17

SWIMMING.

KING'S COLLEGE SPORTS.

KEEN CONTESTS WITNESSED

CAUGHEY BREAKS RECORD

The annual swimming sports of King's College were held at the Tepid Baths last evening, when some keen competition wns witnessed, especially in the diving, in which three boys ended equal in points nnd had to continue to decide the issue. One record was established during the evening, this going to the credit of Caughey, who lowered the existing record in the 50yds. senior cup by 2-ss. The previous record of 23 2-5s was made by J. P. Farrell in 1927. The events were watched by a large number of parents and pupils. The senior cup was won by Caughey, with 15 points, Heath, 5, and Smith, 5, tieing for second place. The junior cup was annexed by Gunn, with 15 points, Moses, 4, being second and Macindoe ii and Featherstone third, equal, with 3 each. A blindfold race at the conclusion of the programme created much amusement, several of the competitors becoming mixed up in the bath and swimmins in the wrong direction. Results of the events aro as follows: \ 50yds., under 14. Gunn,. 1; Wendel, 2; Coats, 3. Time. 3(5 3-ss. 50yds. Open Handicap.—First heat: Allen, 2s. 1; Puree. 4s. and Johnston, ss, deadheat. 2. Time, 30 2-ss. Second heat: Zahara, 3s, 1; Hawkins. 3s, 2: Griffiths. ss. 3. Time. 40 4-ss. Third heat: Macindoe, 4s. 1. Fourth heat: Walker. ss, 1. Final: Zahara, 1; Hawkins, 2; Macindoe, 3. Time, 30 1-sb. 50yds. Senior Cup.—Caughey. I: Heath and Hawkins, dead-heat, 2. Time, 2Ss. 33 l-3yds. Junior Cup.—First heat: Gunn, 1: Lundow. 2: Fpatherston. 3. Time. 20 2-ss. Second heat: Tims. 1; Moses, 2; Rutland, 3. Time, 21s: Third heat: Macindoe, 1: Gillies, 2; Peoke, 3. Time, 21 2-ss. Final: Gunn. 1; Moses, 2: Lundon, 3. Time, 18 l-ss. 33 l-3Yds., under 14 —Wendal, 1: Gunn. 2: Weir. 3. Time, 23 3-5* IOOYds. Open Handicap.—First heat: Pierce. ss, 1: Stokes, scr, 2. Time, 1m 255. Second heat: Walker i., 6s. 1: Court, scr. 2; Walker ii., 3. Time, lm 17 1-Ss. Final: Walker i.. 1; Walker ii.. 2; Pierce. 3. Time, lm 16 l-ss. oOYds. Junior Cup.—First heat: Gunn. 1: Featherstone, 2: Metcalf, 3. Time, 32 l-ss. Second heat: Tims. 1: Moses. 2: Gillies. 3. Time. 335. Third heat: Lundon. 1; Macindoe. 2; Peake, 3. Time, 33 4-sa. Final: Gunn. 1; Featherstone, 2; Moses, 3. Time. 32 l-ss.

IOOYds. Senio» Cup—Caughey, 1. 50Yds. Breaststroke Handicap.—First heat: Clark. 63. 1: McCarthy, scr, 2: Mannine, 4s, 3. Time, 46 3-ss. Second heat: Brown. ss, 1; Worsp, ss. 2; Skegg, ss, 3. Time. 50 2-ss. Final: Clarke, 1; McCarthy. 2; Heath, 3. Time. 45 3-os. SOYds. Old Boys' Race (Proude Memorial Cup).—First heat: "Woollams, 1: Hollinrake. 2; Tisdall, 3. Time, 28 2-sa. Second heat: D. Abbott, 1; Colebrook. 2: S. Abbott. 3. Time, 30 2-ss. Final: "Woollams. 1; Hollmrnke. 2; Tisdall, 3. Time. 30 l-ss. SOYds. Handicap, under 16.—First heat: Lewis, 4s, 1: Plugge. 3s, 2; Morton, is. 3. Time. 40 l-sa. Second heat: Walker. 4s, I: Dingiey, 2s. 2. Time. 38 3-ss. Third heatGillies, 3s, ); Abbott, 3s, 2; Bryan, 4s, 3. Time. 395, Final: Lewis, 1; Gillies. 2; "Walker, 3. Time, 38 3-ss. .Junior Neat Header Dive.—Moses, 1; "Wendel, 2; Rutland, 3. IOOYda. Junior Cup.—Gunn, 1: Macindoe, 2. Time, lm ISs. 33 l-3Yds. Backstroke.—First heat: Allen. 1: English, 2; Brook. 3. Time, 30 l-ss. Second heat: Dingiey, 1: Mawston. 2: Skegg, 3. Time. 30 3-ss. Final: Allen. 1: English, 2: Dingiey, 3. Time, 275. Form Relay Races (across baths).— Senior: Ya., 1; Vlb.. 2. Junior: 111. Lower A. 1. 200 Yds. Senior Cup.—Caughey, 1; Smith. 2; Heath. 3. Time, 3m Senior Neat Header Dive.—Zahara, 1; Macindoe. 2; Walker. 3. Blindfold Race.—Brooke, 1; Brownlee, 2; Western. 3. House Relay Race (Eddleston Cup).— Town House, 1; St. John's House, 2.

MOUNT EDEN CARNIVAL. BRIDSON AGAIN SUCCESSFUL. KEEN DIVING COMPETITION. Further demonstrating his all-round ability, G. Bridson. the holder of the New Zealand free-style titles from 100 yds to one mile, captured the 50yds Auckland championship at the Mount Eden Amateur Swimming Club's second carnival of the season held in the Mount Eden Baths last evening. However. Bridson's victory was a clohc one, as he was fully extended by R. Sellars and J. P. Farrell, the title-holder, who was third. The time of 26 4-5s was not fast. Keen competition was seen in the diving championship of the Mount Eden Club, in which R. Frankham defeated C. Witten after several extra dives had been decided. The 100 yds Fraser Cup handicap was won by the holder, A. Wicks, while R. Porteous scored in the 220 yds Weston Cup handicap. The handicap events were keenly contested and some exciting finishes were witnessed by a fair attendance of spectators. A match in the Auckland Water Polo Board's competition was played between Mount Edon and Waitemata B, resulting in an easy victory for the former. Selections rendered by the Mount Eden Boys' Brass Band under the conductorship of Mr. 11. Marsh were much appreciated. Following are tlio results:— Boys' Handicap.—First heat: D. Webster. Bs, I; D. Smith. 9s. 2. Time, 41 2-ss. Second heat: T. Wakefield. 12s, 1; E. Benton. 12s 2. Time, 425. Third heat: N. Crump. 2s, and R. Frankham, 2a, dead heat, L Time, 335. Final: Benton, !; Wakefield, 2; Crump. 3 Won by half a yard. Time, 31 3-sb. SOYds Auckland Championship.—First heat: R. Sellars (Helensville), 1: R. Porteous (Mount Eden), 2; G. Leask (Waiiernata), 3. Sellars took the lead from the outset nnd w?n by a yard. Porteous touched a foot ahead of Leask. Time, 26 3-os. Second heat,: G. Bridson (Grammar). 1; R. Thomas (Grammar), 2: A. Raper, 3. BndB nn and Raper touched together at the end of the first lap and in the sprint to the rope Bridson drew out to win by 4ft. from Thomas, who finished strongly. Raper was 2ft (further back. Time. 26 3-sb. Third heat' J. P. Farrell (University). 1. The only starter. Time. 27 3-os. Final: Bridson. 1- Sellars, 2: Farrell, 3. This was an exciting race. From an even start the five competitors sped up the bath bunched together and at, the end of the lap SeHnrs was slightly in front of Bridson and Farrell the others being close up. Bridson emerged from the turn a foot ahead ot Sellars and Farrell and in the sprint to the rope he maintained his advantage and won by a touch. Sellars beat Farrell by a similar distance for second place, lime, 26 4-sfl.

Mount Eden Ladies' Handicap. 50yds.— First heat: Miss S. Brown, scr, 1; Miss A. Gran"- 4*. 2. Time. 32 3-ss. Second hent: Miss G*. Sadler. ss. 1: Miss M. Smith, scr. o Time 37 2-sb. Third heat: Miss N. Ha mm on. ss. Is. The only starter Time. 37s Final: Miss Brown, 1; Miss Grange. 2; Miss Sadler. 3. Won by sft. with half n yard between second and third. Lime. Handicap, 100yds.R. Pid-<-eon 7s. and D. Ilyauiason. scr, dead heat, T Times, lm 31 2-5s and tm 24 2-ns. * Frasor Cup Cluh Handicap, 100yda.-A. Wicks. Bs. 1: Davie,, scr, 3. Time, lm •22 4-5». Won by a yard Inter-club Handicap. G6 _-3yds.—First licat: C. Witten, ss. 1; C Skynner. Sa. u. Time, 12s. Second heat: -T Stehr. Is I. J. Bickerton. sb. 2. Time. 40 l-'S. ti r'.i heat. S Solomon. 4s, L: T. Lowe, 7a, 2. Time. lis. Fourth heat: G. Lensk. 2s. 1; W. J. Stevens. 4a. 2. Time, 30 2-58. Final : fltelir, 1; bolomon. 2. Won by fi foot. Time, 40s. Ladies' Handicap, fifi 2-3yds.—fcirst heat. Mis* E Strong. 12s. 1; Miss G. Sadler, Iho. 2 Time. 50 3-ss. Second heat : Miss Brown, ss. 1: Miss J. Roberts. 2s. 2. Time, 4fi Mis. Final: Miss Strong, 1; Miss Brown, 2._ The only .starters. Won by a yard. Time. 535. Novice Handicap. 50yds.—First heat: P. Morrison. Os, 1; A. Lockie, 3s, 2. Time, 40s. Secnnd heat: Mcßefith, 4s, 1; Jj- Smytne, 3a, 2. Time. 31 X-ss. Third heat: L. Cordes. 7s, 1: 0. Brown, ss, 2. Time, 33 l-ss. Final: Smythe. 1 ; Hcßeath. 2. Won by a yard. Time, 30 3-ss. Weston Cup Handicap.—R. Port-eons, Pb, 1: R. de Loree, scr, 2. Won by 4yds. Time, 2m 44 2-ss.

Novelty Event. —J. Bickerton, 1; M. Solomon. 2. Club Diving Championship.—R. Frankhnm, I: C. Witten. 2. Water Polo.—Mount Eden, 6 goals; Waitemata B, 1.