RECORDS BROKEN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21759, 26 March 1934, Page 12

RECORDS BROKEN

NOTABLE PERFORMERS AUSTRALIANS IMPRESS FINE JUMPING EFFORTS J. -W. SAVIDAN'S GREAT RUN .Some high-class performances wore ■witnessed at the Domain on Saturday afternoon during the meeting held on the occasion of the visit of the Australian* athletes, three records being broken. Favoured by ideal weather conditions it- proved a most successful meeting/ the all-round jumping of J. P. Metcalfe being greatly admired. T. E. Hampson impressed as a sprinter by his .fine and easy style, while although beaten in the mile E. "VY. Barwick was by no means disgraced.

the high jump P. J. Hackett, Auckland and New Zealand champion, cleared 6fc. 1 1-Sin, the best jump ever done by a New Zealander. The previous best jump was that of A. A. Cameron, Otago. 6ft. Oiin., at Wellington in 1933. Jumps of 6ft. were cleared respectively by F. Brady at Wellington, and G. J. Sceats at Christchurch, in 1927, It was the first occasion on which 6ft. was cleared at the Domain. Metcalfe jumped 6ft. 3 1-Sin. but failed to concede a 6in. handicap to Hackett. While attempting to better his figures Hackett hurt his foot and retired.

Great jumping was seen in the hoo, step and-jump. H. K. Brainsby, Auckland and New Zealand champion, covered 49ft. SJht.. off the scratch mark. Metcalfe's best jump was 49ft. 3iin. In an exhibition jump Metcalfe cotered 50ft. lin., figures which he has twice equalled preriously ou the tour. B rains by's jump beat the Xew Zealand record of 47ft. 6in. held by A. A. Cameron, Otago, by 2ft. 2iin. Although unplaced in the long jump Metcalfe did the best distance with a leap of 22ft. Sin. Hampson too Speedy In .the invitation sprint handicaps T. E. Hampson, Australia, proved too speedy for his opponents among whom we're A. J. Elliot, a former New Zealand champion,. and V. Walker, the Auckland champion. Hampson won both the hundred yards and the 22Q ya/ds easily. In the hundred yards with the advantage of a slight wind he equalled the New Zealand record of 9 X better performance, however, was in the 220 yds, when running against the wind he covered the distance in 21 4-ss.

Most interest in the mile open handicap centred in the four scratch runners E. W. Barwick, Australia, A. R. Wilson, Auckland champion, X. F. Cooper And J. Valder. Although none was placed the race resolved itself into a dual between Wilson and Barsvick. On the day Wilson was clearly superior and ran away from his opponent in the last quarter mile. Wilson's time was 4m 23s and Barwick's 4m 26 2-os. '' Three-Mile Achievement

One of the features of the meeting was tho great performance of J. W. Savidan in the three miles. Running practically alone throughout he finished very strongly to win by about 3ooyds. and covered the distance in 14m 27 1-53. He thus broke the record of R. A. Rose Urn 29 l-os made at Wellington in 1927. Savidan's time for the firstmile was 4m 40s, second, 4m ols and third, 4m 56 l-os. E. W. Barwick considers Savidan tho greatest distance runner in the British Empire to-day. Cycle races, walks, hurdle and field events all lent variety to the programme which was got off promptly /and reflected much credit on the officials concerned. The attendance was esti- j mated afc 10.000 and the Australians j and record breakers were enthusiastically received. Following are the results; — / RUNNING EVENTS IOOYda Ladies' Handicap.—First" heat: j Miss D. Mullins, 61yds, 1; Miss J. McCon- |j Sell, Bcr, 2; Mi&a A. Read. 61yds, 3. Time, |j 31 4-S«. Second heat: Miss M. Mullins, j 6jyds, If Miss J. Armour, 3yds. 2: Miss R. | Tilby, 6yds, 3. Time, 11 3-ss. Final: Miss J. Armour. 1; Miss M. Mullins, 2; Mjs3 R. ij Tilby. 3. Won by inches. Time, 11 4-ss. || SSGYds Handicap.—W. E. Brings. 2-!yd 3. j and D. Whye, 16yds, dead-beat, 1; R, Har- j ns, 45yds, 3. Whye challenged strongly in j the straight, but Briggs held on well. ; Time. 2m 0 l-5«. /440 Yds Hurdle* Handicap.—H. D. Ball, ecr, 1: C. French, ISyds. 2; W T . H. Stevenson. Syas, 3. Won easily. Time, lm Ts.

100 YDS INYITATION HANDICAP T. '£. Hampson (New South Wales), ecr . 1 Y, R. Walker, scr 3 A. J. Elliot, ecr 3 From an even start Hampson "was with his field a£ 60yds and went away about 15yds ficm the finish to win nicely by 2yds. Walker narrowly defeated Elliot. Time. 9 4-53 «?<iual to New Zealand record, held conjointly by W. T. Macpherson (New South Wales). J. H. Hempton (Hawkc'a Bay), J. Y. Schols (United States). M. Leadbrtier (Canterbury), A. J. Elliot (Auckland), and G. S. Simpson (United States). 220 Yds Low Hurdles Handicap.—F. A. Finlayson. scr, 1: J. Healy, Syds, 2: W. Knight, syds, 3. Won easily. Time. 27 l-ss. ICOYds Open Handicap.—First heat: A. Y.'Anderson, 6yds, 1: P. C. Spittal. 2Jyds, 2; J. R. Harrison. 4yds. 3. Time. 10 l-ss. Second heat: A. M. Wall, ljyds.'l; R. G. Hade, 3b'ds. 2: N. Charlton. 4yds, 3. Time, >0 l-ss. Third heat: W. G. Miller, 4}yds. 1: W. Roberts, tier. 2: A. Warren. Syds, 3. Time, 10 l-ss. Final: Miller, 1: Roberts., 2; Anderson. 3. Time, 10 l-ss.

Three Miles Handicap.—J. W. Savidan, ecr. 1; N. F. Cooper, scr, 3; C. Littler. 220 yds. 3. From the start it was evident Savidan was in form, and he eoon left Cooper, who was not at his best. Phillips. 250 yds. led for throe and a-half laps, then splendidly, Savidan set out after the field, ■which he caught at one and a-half miles. Savidan went to the front and increased his advantage until the finish. He received a •wonderful ovation from the crowd. Timr. 14m 27 l-ss—a New Zealand record. Nicholson, who finished second, was disqualified for running inside. 220 YDS INVITATION HANDICAP T. 'E. Hampson (Australia), scr . . I F. G. Fraser. 7yds 2 A. Warren. 12yds . . 3 Hampson caught his field about half-way and won easily. Time, 21 4-ss. 220 Yds Open Handicap.—Fir#t heat: W. G. Miller, 7yds. 1; G. T. Medgley, 7yds. 2. J. R. Harrison. Syds. 3. Time. 23 2-ss. Second heat: A. Y. Anderson. syds. 1; C. G. Goosemaa, 10yd», 2; C. J. Thompson, 7yds. S. Time. 24 3-ss. Final: W. G. Miller. 1: C. G. Goosoman, 2; G. T. Medgley, 3. Won nicely by 2yds. Time. 23 2-ss. ISOTds Hurdles Handicap.—First heat: F. A. Finlayson. 6yds behind, and W. Knight, 3jds beliind. dead-heat. 1, Second heat: C. A. Speake. 4yds behind. 1: K. F. Carnuchan, 3yds beliind. 3. Time, 17 l-ss. Final: C A. Speake, 1; F. A. Finlayson. 2: W. Kaigkt, 3. The winner jumped cleanly and won a good race by Iyd. Time, 17s. SPYds Ladies' Hurdles Handicap.—Miss A. J. SeouHar. Syds. 1; Miss J. McConr.ell. scr, 2; Miss T. Young. 2yds, 3. Time. 13 4-ss. ONE MILE OPEN HANDICAP K. Pinson, 75yds .« . • .... 1 A. E. Waters. 115 yds 2 F. E. Watt. SOyils .. S Although none of the scratch men was plac«>d. great interest centred in,E. W. Barwsck (Australia), and A. R. Auckland champion. Barwick stayed in behind Wilson until the last quarter, when the latter went away to defeat the Australian easily. Wilson's time was 4m 23s and BaryricVs 4m 2<5 2-ss, Pinson ran a welljudged race, his time boint; 4i« IS) 1-Ss. 440 Yds Open Handicap.—C. J. Thompson, SSyds. 1; W. MeCombjo, 23yds, 2; W, K. Buckley. 11yds. S. Won by half a yard. Time, sls. Public Sernce Relay Championship (four *4 UOyda each), —Lands ami Survey (J, A, Tiioaipson, J. W. Fielder, E. Mviir. J. Healy). 1; Peat aed Telegraph- (J. Lynch, c *_ , 5 aw i,. p * Perry, i, Lanigan). a, So- fcy Sj-dv Time, 4? 2-s#. />■ .

WALKING EVENTS Walk Handicap.—R. S. Cameron. i'cr. 1: C. J- May. ss, 2: G. Heron. _l7s. 3. Cameron, walking splendidly, caught his field in the first lap and won easily. Time. ;>m 17 Poo. One Mile Walk Handicap.—R. S. Cnmi»ron. scr. 1: C. J. May. 10. 2: G. Heron. :30s, 3. May and Cameron had a great race ever the last lap. Cameron judged the fir.:i*h nicely to gain the verdict. Time, 7m FIELD EVENTS Pole Vault.—J. Ferguson (scr), 10ft, 1; C. Bcyley (6in). 9ft. 2. Hep Step and Jump.—C. C. Hadler. Sft. •JSit lOjuj, 1: H. K. Brainsby, 49ft Sim. »; •T. P. Metcalfe (Australia), scr, 49ft oiin. 3. Brainsbv's jump beat the New Zealand record held by A. A. Can-.erch, Otago. of 17ft Gin at the New Zealand championships. Last month Brainsby won the titie with * S Broad" Jump.—H. K. Brainsby 23£ i 3Jin, 1; H. S. Roper (3ft), 23ft tin. 8: J. Lynch (2ft Bin). lliin, o. Metcalfe, Australia, jumped 22ft 6in. H ; <*h Jump.—P. J. Hackett (u:n), 6it 7!in. 1; J. P. Metcalfe. Australia (scr), 6ft Siin. 2; N. R. Mackay (lOin). 6rt 2in. 3. Putting the Shot.—B. Baixd (?ft). 3St» 5Un. 1: A. C. Bridle (scr). 33ft 111 m, 2; S Wales (6ft 6inl, S6ft lin. 3. Throwing the DUcus.-C. 3. Thompson •22ft Sin). 103 ft s>in. 1; S. Wales (loft), 102! fc Sin. 2; J. Lynch (scr), 9Sft 6m, 3. CYCLING Half-mile Har.dicap.-J. W- Clark.JOydj. J: G. P. Clark. 23yds. 2; R. T. Taj lor, 15yds, 3. Tine. In 7 3-Ss. One Mile Scratch.—R. T. Taylor. 1: JW. Clark, 2: C. Gooder. 3. Byrnes retired with trouble. Taylor finished v.ell to win by two lejpsths. Time. 2m Sos. One" Mile Handicap.—J. Vi. C.ars. 1 C Gooder, 45yds. and Or. f. I lara, 45yds.' dead-heat, 2. Time. 2m 18 3-ss. L-'d-es' Haii-mile Handicap.—Miss J». Elw;n: 70yds. 1; Miss G. Lorrigan. SOyds, 2: Miss V. E. Paul. 60yds, 3. V. on easily. Titne, Itn *2-ss. _ r» t Three Miles Cycle Handicap.—R. L. Francis, ISOyds. 1; M. T. Gamble, I.oyds, <> - S G. Webster. ISOyds, 3. Francis proved the beat in tho sprin; home an<i won cicely. Time, 7m 30s.

VISIT TO ROTORUA The Australian athletes left Auckland by serT'ce car yesterday afternoon tar Rotorua They will return to-morrow a:;ernoon and leave for Sydney by the Wanganella m tne evening.