OLYMPIC GAMES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21253, 5 August 1932, Page 11

OLYMPIC GAMES

FURTHER RECORDS i SUCCESS OF LOVELOCK HEAT IN 1500 METRES PROWESS OF AMERICANS SEVERAL WINS SECURED By Telesrraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received August 4, 5.5 p.m.) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8 There was a record attendance of more than 80,000 spectators at tho Olympic Stadium for the fifth day of the Games. In the 1500 metres event J. E. Lovelock (New Zealand) won the second heat, qualifying for the final. The first heat was a slow one with G. Cunningham (Unitod States) leading all the way and P. Edwards (Canada) the fourth qualifier, 100 metres behind the winner. The second heat was a battle. Six inon ran almost bunched for 1400 metres, and less than four yards separated the four qualifiers at the finish. Lovelock ran a canny race to win, but both on the basis of stamina and speed ha had nothing to fear. F. Skoog (Sweden) was first, Lovolock second, at the end of the first 100 metres. Skoog was leading by 20 yards at 600 metres. P. Hallowell (United States) was second and Lovelock fifth, but obviously he was biding his time. Skoog was still first at the 1000 metres, Hallowell second and Lovelock fourth. At the beginning of the last lap Lovelock worked out to the front and led all the way. Hallowell was second and E. King (Canada) third. The third heat, like the first, was unimpressive. Elliot Eliminated in 200 Metres In, the first heat of the semi-finals of the 200 motres the pace was fairly slow. Metcalfe, Simpson and Luli, the natural qualifiers, were running just fast enough to make places. The real race was coming late in the afternoon, and they wore conserving their strength. In the second heat A. Elliot (New Zealand) was running in the fifth lano behind Gent a (Argentina), and well out in front. He got away well, and held his position until 75 metres from tip finish, where ho dropped to fifth place. In the straight he was two yards ahead of the Canadian, and the three qualifiers were six inches apart. Like the first heat, it was a slow race. The final was a' splendid race, Tolan winning by a yard and a half. He would have done better than 21.2s (new Olympic record) if someone had been truly at his heels. Metcalfe and Simpson fought for second, with the negro taking the place by a foot. Expectations were fulfilled by both negroes sharing the honours. Pole Vault and Wrestling Miller (United States) won the pole vault, with 14ft 1 7-Bin, exceeding the world record by three-eighths of an inch. Ivar Johansson (Sweden) won the middle-weight wrestling championship. Luukko (Finland) was second, and Tuuyogi (Hungary) third. An electro-photographic camera used semi-olficially yesterday showed that T. Hampson (Britain) made lm 49.7s in winning the 800 metres in world record time, a tenth of a second faster than timers' watches showed. The New Zealand eight was the only one missing from the rowing course at Long Beach to-day. The crew rested, and witnessed the field and track events at the Stadium. Details of Day's Results Following arc the results of. to-day's events: — 1500 METRES TRIALS (Four qualify for finals) First Heat. —Glenn Cunningham (United States), 1; Jerry Cornos (Britain), 2; Martti Luomanen (Finland), 3; Philip Edwards (Canada), 4; H. Dorosso (Argentina), 5; Christian Markersen (Denmark), 6. Time, 3m 55.85. Second Heat. —J. E. Lovelock (New Zealand), 1; Pen Hallowell States), 2; Edward King (Canada), 3; Harry Larva (Finland), 4; Paul Martin (Switzerland), 5; Folke Skoog (Sweden), 6. Time, 3m. 58s. Third Heat.—Luigi Bcccali (Italy), 1; Elino Purje (Finland), 2; Erikny (Sweden), 3; Frank Crowley (United States), 4 j Leslie Wado (Canada), 5; Pedro Ortiz (Mexico), 6. Time, 3m. 59.65. 200 METRES Semi-finals First Heat.—Ralph Metcalfe (United States), 1; George Simpson (United States), 2; Carlos Luli (Argentina), 3. Also started: Daniel Joubex-t (South Africa), Erich Brockmeyer (Germany) and Birchall Pearson (Canada). Time, 21.55. Second Heat. —Arthur Jonath (Germany 1, William Walters (South Africa), 2; Ed. Tolan (United States), 3. Also started: Harold Wright (Canada), Alan Elliot (Now Zealand), and Roberto Genta (Argentina). Time, 21.55. Final Tolan (United States) . . . . . . . . 1 Metcalfe (United States) 2 Simpson (United States) 3 Also started: Jonath (Germany), 4; Luti (Argentina), 5; Walters (South Africa), 6. Timo, 21.25., a new Olympic record. Tolan thus equalled the performance of Percy Williams (Canada), who wen both tho 1928 sprints at Amsterdam. 110 METRES HURDLES Final George Saling (United Statps) . . . . 1 Fercy Board (United Slates) .. .. 2 Jack Kelier (United States) . . . . 3 Also started: Donald Finlay (Britain), 4; Lord David Burghlcy (Britain), 5; Willi Welscher (Gormany), who was disqualified. Time, 14.65., an Olympic record, S. J. Atkinson (South Africa) won this event at Amsterdam in 1928, in 14.85. WOMEN'S 80 METRES HURDLES (Three to qualify) First Heat.—Mildred Didrikson (United States), 1; Simone Schaller (United States), 2; Marjorio Clark (South Africa), 3. Time, 11.85., a new world record. Betty Taylor (Canada) and Michi Nakanishi (Japan) failed to finish. 1 Second Heat.—Evelyn Hall (United States), 1; Violet Webb (Britain),; 2; Ada Wilson (Canada), 3. Time, 12s.

POLE VALUT Final W. Miller (United States), 14ft. l|in. 1 S. Nisliida (Japan) .. . . .. k < m 2 Jefferson (United States) . * vtl u« 5 DISCUS THROW Final John Anderson (United States), 162 ft. 4|in. (new Olympic record) , « . . 1 H. Laborde (United States).. » u u< 2 P. Winter (France) . * 3 WRESTLING CONTESTS Mohringcr (United States) won the light heavy-weight wrestling title. He defeated Scarf (Australia). Sjostedt (Sweden), the defending champion, was placed second. Van Bobber (United States) won the welter-weight wrestling championship. He defeated Leino (Finland), who was placed third. McDonald (Canada) was second. Pearce (United States) won the ban-tam-weight catch-as-catch-can wrestling title. 50,000 METRES WALK Tom Greerj (Britain) won the 50,000 metres walk. Dalinsh (Latvia) was second and Frigerio (Italy) third. Time, 4h. 50m. 10s„ Seven of the 15 contestants fell by the wayside. Frigerio and Rivolta collapsed at the finishing line. Cieman _(Canada) collapsed at the 20-mile mark. CYCLING EVENTS AUSTRALIAN'S SUCCESS RECORD WIN IN 1000 METRES (Received August 4. 8.5 p.m.) LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 Tho 1000 metres tin° trial cycling race to-day resulted as follows: — E. L. Gray (Australia) 1 Vangemond (Holland) .. .. t. 2 Falckhansen (Denmark) . .. .. 3 Time, lm. 13s. Whizzing over the course at a great burst of speed Gray cut 1 2-5 seconds off the record set in 1928 by Falckhansen. Harvel (Britain) and Consonni (Italy) tied for fourth place. Gray justified the optimism as to his chances in the race. Nine competed, including picked French and Italian riders. Gray got away to a splendid start and maintained his fast pace throughout. Ho spurted on entering the last lap ani flashed past the post amid an uproar from 30,000 spectators. His victory was very popular. Chaillot and Perrin (France) won the 2000 metres tandem title, defeating Britain's cycling brothers, Ernest and Stanley Chambers, in two straight heats.