GIRL ATHLETES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21949, 5 November 1934, Page 12

GIRL ATHLETES

ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING SPECTACULAR DISPLAYS ARAWA WINS CHALLENGE CUP Tho an nun I sports of the Auckland Girls' Athletic Association were held at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a -large gathering of spectators. A long programme of contests "'as staged, consisting mainly of team events and spectacular displays. Several individual championship events were included.

There were 110 dull moments. Although the Arawa team won the premier honours by a comfortable margin of points from Heard's for the third year in succession, there was keen rivalry in every event. There were 18 teams competing, each representing sports clubs or city business houses, and excitement ran high among their numerous supporters.

The teams made a striking picture in their neat and colourful costumes as they marched and danced in formation. with a precision and enthusiasm which marked all their efforts. The high standard of physical fitness and discipline was a credit to the careful training of their instructor, Mr. A. N. Rush. .Excellent work on the part of the organisers also was apparent.

Selection of Queen One of the features was the selection of "Miss A.G.A.A." A candidate was chosen from each teani and, after assembling in front of tho grandstand, they inarched in a circle and performed various physical exercises. Points were awarded for physique and deportment, and the task of the judges was not an easy one. Finally, the contest was won by' Miss B. Hodgson, of tho Monks, Limited, team, with Miss J. Anger, Weeks', second, and Miss B. Thomas, Brown, Barrett, third. The combined recreational display was most spectacular and full of rhythm and grace. A humorous touch was lent by the chariot race, and some of the costumes were original and highly amusing. At the completion of the day's programme the teams were assembled in front of the grandstand. Mr. Rush announced the winners of the trophies, and each result was greeted with loud applause, while three cheers were given for "Miss A.G.A.A." 'Mr. T. Garland congratulated the girls on their excellent display. He paid a tribute to the instructor and to the Auckland Girls' Band, which provided the music incidental to the marching and physical displays. The presentation of prizes will take place at the Y.W.C.A. on November 13. Results of Events Following were the results: — Overhead, Tunnel and Zig-zag Team Race.—Arawa, 1; Weeks. 2; Berlei, 3. Cartwheel.—First heat: Edendale, 1: Bridgens, 2: Thompson and Hills, 3. Second heat: Brown, Barrett, 1; Arawa, 2: Berlei, 3. Final: Arawa, 1; Heard's, 2; Berlei, 3. Skipping Race.—First heat: Akarana, 1: Waeks, 2; Heard's, 3. Second heat: Heard's, 1; Arawa, 2: Monks', 3. Final: Akarana, 1; Heard's, 2 and 3. Cross Ball Teams' Race.—First heat: Weeks, 3; Thompson and Hilla, 2. Second heat: Arawa, 1; Browne Brothers and Geddes. 2. Third heat: Heard's. 1; Akarana, 2. Final: Arawa, 1; Heard's, 2; Akarana, 3. 100 Yds Championship. —J. O'Connell (Arawa), 1; B. Thomas (Brown, Barrett). 2; T. Page (Arawa), and M. Mullius (Brown, Barrett), 3. Circle Ball.—First heat: Heard's, 1: Berlei, 2; Arawa, 3; Thompson and Hills, 4. Second heat: Bridgens, 1; Edendale, 2: Weeks, 3; Brown, Barrett, 4. Final: Heard's. 1: Berlei, 2; Edendale and Bridgens, 3. Sack Race. 25yds.—Heard's, 1: Brown Brothers and Geddes, 2; Heard's, 3. Inter-team Flag Relay.—First heat: Arawa, 1: Heard's, 2: Berlei, 3. Second lieat: Greers, 1; Plummer Hat Co., 2; Browne Brothers and Geddes, 3. Final: Arawa, 1; Heard's, 2; Greers, 3. Human Obstacle Race.—Arawa, 1; Plummer Hat Co., 2; Edendale, 3. Jumoing the Brook.—First heat: Arawa, 1; Plummer Hat Co., 2; Brown, Barrett. 3; Browne Brothers and Geddes, 4. Second heat: Greer's, 1; Edendale, 2; Weeks, S; Thompson and Hills, 4. Final: Arawa, 1: Plmnmer Hat Co., 2; Edendale, 3. TsYds Championship.—Monks', 1; Arawa, 2; Greer's, 3. Chariot Race.—First heat: Arawa, 1: Heard's, 2; Plummer Hat Co., 3. Second heat: Monks', 1; Greer's. 2: Brown, Barrett. 3. Final: Arawa. 1: Monks', 2; Heard's, 3. The winners of the various trophies were as follows:—

Grand Challenge Cup. presented by the directors of the New Zealand Herai.d.— Arsiwa, 67 points. Runner-up Cup, presented by Air. "\V. S. Pratt.—Heard's, 49}. points.

Durodown Cup, presented by Messrs. Howard, Abbott, Limited, for highest points in drill and marching.—St. Peter's. "Weeks Cup, presented by Weeks, Liraited, for runner-up in drill and marching.—Brow7ie Brothers and Geddes. Berlei Cu{>. presented by directors (if Berlei. Limited, for highest points in marching'.—Browne Brothers and Geddes. Kohn Challenge Cup, presented by Mr. A. Kohn, for highest points in teams events.—Arawa, 45 points

Bridgens Challenge Cup, presented by 3ridgens, Limited, for runner-up in teams jvents.—Heard's, 22 points. Shearer Challenge Cup, presented by Mr; J. W. Shearer, for highest points in single events.—Hoard's, 271 points. Flag Relay Cuf), presented by Mre. V> T . H. Cocker.—Arawa.

Epsom Girls' Grammar School Cup, for team showing greatest improvement.— Weeks and Edendale, equal.

Monks Cup, presented by Mr. W. Monks for runner-up in drill competition.—Plum mcr Hat Company.