SWIMMING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21404, 31 January 1933, Page 13

SWIMMING

AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS DECLARATION OF HANDICAPS Tlio Auckland senior swimming championships will be decided in tho Tepid Baths this evening. Lately, the cify's leading swimmers have been showing brilliant form and this has heightened interest in this evening's carnival. In the 100 yds and 220 yds men's championships I?. Thomas and I?. Frankham are regarded as tho chief contenders, and they are likely to stage a most exciting race, perhaps in New Zealand record time. Miss Marie Farquhav is expected to retain the 100 yds ladies' title in time faster than Miss Ena Stockley'a record. Exceptionally fast times should also be registered in the remaining championship events. The water polo match will be between the two champion teams, Ponsonby A and Waitemata A. Following are the nominations for the championship events and the handicaps for tho other races:— MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS 100 Yards Freestyle.—R. Thomas (Grammar), It. Frankham (Mount Eden), R. Portcous (Waitemata), W. Farrcll (Waitemata). 220 Yards Freestyle.—l{. Tliomas (Grammar), P. Frankham (Mount Eden), It. Porteous (Waitemata). 150 Yards Backstroke.—A. Paper (Ponsonby), C. Buchanan (North Shore). 220 Yards Breaststroke.—J. Magee (North Shore), P. Shanahan (Waitemata), A. Gover (University), V. Hunter (Punieli), W. Giinn (University). G. Hager (Ponsonby). Hiving Championship.—\V. Hassan, E. | Jlidgley, A. Kay, L. Ilogan (Ponsonby),, Chinnery-Brtfwn (Purnell). LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIPS 100 Yards Freestyle.—Misses M. Farquliar (Waitemata), M. Leydon (Ponsonby), B. Lewin (Grammar). E. Steele (University). 410 Yards Freestyle.—M. Farquliar (Waitemata), M. Leydon (Ponsonby), N. Ludlow (North Shore), E. Steele (University). 100 Yards Backstroke.—M. Farquliar (Waitemata), B. Lewin (Grammar), M. Leydon (Ponsonby). 220 Yards Breaststroke.—Miss J. "Webster (Mount Eden). i HANDICAP EVENTS GG 2-3 Yards Men's.—J. Enwright. A. Leask, P. Brownlee, scr; D. Shanahan, "W. G. Smith, Is; S Lazarus, T. Fitzpatrick, S. Beck, 3s; E. Stevens, S. Jack, N. Noble. 0. Finlayson. E. V. Cunnold. D. E. Kcane, W. Pelhnm. H. Ilomiston, W. Knight. 4s; P Gee, li. Headland, C. J. llayden, K. Sutcliffe. A. Davis, O. Oakley, A. Bell. P. Noakes, 11. Macindoe, D. Ching, B. O'Connor, J. Grant, 11. MncGregor, ss; I/. Cordes, A. llall. J. Mitchell. J. Dickinson. B. Gibbs. D. O'Connor. 11. Hilliard, T. Powell, J. Jones, V. Carey, 6s; G. Parker, Bs. 50 Yards' Girls Handicap.—Misses P. Cooke, S. Warden, scr; P. Martin. Is; 1, Nicholas. 2s; G. Hnmbrook, 3s; J. Tingle, I. Bullivanti. 4s; S. Grange, M. Coates, Bs. 50 Yards Boys' Handicap.—D. Shanahan, scr; A. C. Bagnall, O. Oakley, J. Grant, 2s; E. Hall, M. Matthew, 3s; G. Board. G. K. Cox. D. Bagnall, -Is; It. Webb, J. Pule, A. Moscdale. 15. Mcllardy, A. Synne, J. Watson, J. Pule. J. Garrod, os; T. Day. 7s; W. Gibbons, 8s; Iv. Coates, G. Peed, 14s. 06 2-3 Yards Dual Pclay Handicap.— Miss Iv. Bull and T. Fitzpatriek, ss: Miss E. Steele and >A. Davis, ss; Miss I. Nicholas and T. Powell, ss; Miss N. Ludlow and S. Beck. 3s; Miss J. Webster and 1! Fninkham, 3s: Miss S. Grange and W. Cr. Smith, 2s; Miss M. Leydon and C. Buchanan. 2s; Miss B. Lewin and P. Thomas, scr; Miss M. Farquliar and P. l'ortcous, scr. CARNIVAL AT TE PUKE [BY TEU2CKAFH —OWN COIIKESI'ONDENT] TE PUKE, Monday Tho To Puke Swimming Club held a carnival on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance. The programme hacl to be altered owing to tho late arrival of the visiting surf teams. A novelty wrestling match in the water was given by Messrs. Brown and Sidford, of the Takapuna surf team, and was greatly appreciated. Principal results were:— Girls' Handicap, under 17 years. 25yds.— J. Kyburn. 1; .M Haigh, 2. Men's Club Handicap, 50yds.—Chapman, 1; MoKenzie, 2. Ladies' Dive.—Miss Pilcher, 1; Miss Beechey, 2. Boys' Handicap, under 17 years, 25yds.— Pilcher, 1; Saunders, 2. Men's Dive.—Pile. 1; Pilcher, 2. Relay Pace—To Puke, 1; Takapuna, 2. Boys' Dive.—Pilcher, 1; Sherman, 2. Visitors' Handicap, 50yds.—Hart, 1; Sidford, 2. Corfu Dive.—Watson. 100 Yards Handicap.—P. Webster, 1; Bridson, 2. At the conclusion of tho programme Mr. W. E. Hookey, president of the Life-saving Club for the Bay of Plenty, presented Mr. Wilkio. who is leaving To Puke for Wanganui, with a crystal water sef, presented by tho Swimming Club.