SWIMMING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22003, 9 January 1935, Page 7

SWIMMING

AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS

INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR

RECORDS REMAIN INTACT

Although for the first occasion in several years the carnival was not distinguished by the breaking of New Zealand records, the Auckland championships for intermediate and junior swimmers, decided in the Tepid Baths last evening, were marked by thrilling competition in a number of events, and by several highly encouraging performances. That records remained intact was not surprising, for most of them were established bv such outstanding swimmers as N. Crump, of Auckland, S. Jarvis, of Dunedin, and Miss D. Symon, of lnvcrcargill. Excitement began with the first event, the 100 yds intermediate boys' championship, in which A. Pascoe and H. Goldsmith fought out a splendid race, victory being gained by Pascoe in G1 2-ss. Subsequently, Pascoe won the 220 yds title in 2in 35 3-ss, another creditable time.

The competitor most warmly applauded by the spectators was the winner of the 50yds and 100 yds junior girls' championships, Miss June Melhose. In the 50yds contest her rival was the holder of the Dominion record, Miss Marjorie Black. In starting, Miss Melhose slipped, and, as a result, gave Miss Black an of at least one yard. Undeterred, Miss Melhose succeeded in catching her rival and winning by about 2sft. Her time was •31 2-os. Hor time for the 100 yds, in which she was unopposed, was 71 3-ss, only one-fifth of a second slower than the Auckland record. The intermediate girl champion. Miss Edna Rainev, had no difficulty in retaining her 100 yds and 220 yds titles, but was expected to make better times than 67s and 2m 59s respectively. The 100 yds intermediate boys' breaststroke event was won by D. Webster, who was also runner-up to Pascoe in the 220 yds free-style. Webster's time for breaststroke, 81s, missed D. Shanalian's Auckland record by two-fifths of a second. The 75yd* intermediate girls' breaststroke title was retained by Miss Connie Watters in 735. Together with K. Buchanan's times in tho 100 yds and 220 yds junior boys' races, Miss Watters' time was considered the poorest standard of the carnival. Buchanan registered 74 l-5s and 3m 6 l-5s respectively. Tho presentation of the silver cup for the 100 yds junior boys' championship was made to Buchanan by the Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hutchison, who is patron of the ' Auckland Swimming Centre.

Praiseworthy performances were those of T. Jones and Miss Grace Priestley in the junior breaststroke events. Jones covered 75yds in 63 l-ss, and Miss Priestley 50yds in 42 3-ss, which time was but ono-fifth of a second above the Auckland record. The new intermediate diving champion is J. Richardson, who was awarded 21 points, two more than the runnerup, J. Johnston. In the 66 2-3 yds open handicap, one of the supporting events, A. C. Bagnall won in 36 2-ss. Spirited competition was provided by the 200 yds inter-club relay, which was won by Ponsonby. Following are the results: — CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS Intermediate Boys, 100 yards (holder of title and the New Zealand record. 55 4-ss, N. Crump).—A. Pascoe (Waitemata), 1; H. Goldsmith (Ponsonby), 2; M. Cleary (North Shore), 3. Pascoe led all the way, and in tho final 25 yards swcceeded in remaining ahead of Goldsmith, whose challenge failed by a yard. M. Cleary was two yards further back. Time, 61 l-os. Intermediate Girls, .100 yds. (holder of title and New Zealand record, G5 l-ss. Miss lidua liainey) .—Miss Edna Rainey (North Shore), 1; Miss Joan Cadnesa (North Shore, 2. Miss Rainey won by seven yards. Time, 07s. Junior Girls, 50yds. (holder of title. Miss June Melhose; New Zealand record Miss M. Black, 29 4-ss.) —Miss June Melhose (North Shore), 1; .Miss M. Black (Waitemata), 2. This contest was notable for a brilliant effort by Miss Melhpse, who, although' losing a yard at the start, overtook and passed Miss Black, to win by two and a-half feet. . Time, 31 2-ss. Junior Boys, 100 yds. (holder of title, A. Pascoe; New Zealand record, S. Jarvis, Dunedin, 60s). —K. Buchanan (Waitemata), 1; O. •Hickman (Waitemata). 2; W. Revell (Otahuhu), 3. This was another stirring race. While he led the whole distance. Buchanan was given a keen fight by his opponents. He won by a yard. Time, 74 l-ss. Intermediate Girls' Breaststroke, 75yds (holder of title, Miss C. Waiters; New Zealand record, 59 4-ss, Miss J. Webster). — Miss C. Watters (Waitemata), 1. This girl won by a yard from her only opponent, Miss P. Singer (Grammar), who was, however, disqualified. Time, 735. 75Yds. Junior Boys' Breaststroke (holder of title, M. Shanahan; New Zealand record. 59 3-ss, R. Geddes, (Waitemata), 1. The only starter. Time, 63 l-sa. Junior Girls' Breaststroke, 505-ds. (holder of title. Miss M. Shanahan; New Zealand record, Miss C. Lynph, Invercargill, 40 2-ss). —Miss Grace Priestley (Mount Eden), 1. The only starter. Time. 42 3-ss. •Intermediate Boys' Breaststroke, 100 yd*. (holder of title. D. Shanahan; New Zealand record. 73 3-3:. H. R. Geddes, Duncdin).— D. Webster (Mount Eden), 1. The only starter, he registered 81 2-ss. Intermediate Boys, 220 yds (holder of titlo and New Zealand record, 2m 22 3-ss, N. Crump).—A. Pascoe (Waitemata'), 1; D. Webster (Mount Eden), 2; M. Cleary (North Shore), 3. Webster was an early leader, but gradually Pascoe reduced the margin and passed Webster at about 140 yds. Time. 2m 35 3-ss. Intermediate Girls, 220yd3 (holder of title. Miss E. Rainey; New Zealand record. 2m 52 2-ss, Miss E. Champion, Auckland). —Miss Edna Rainey. tho only starter, 1. Time, 2m 595.

Intermediate Boys' Dive.—J. Richardson (Ponsonby), 21 points, 1; J. Johnston (North Shore), 19 points, 2; J. Mortimer (Parnell), 18.3 points, 8. Junior Girl§. 100 yds (holder of title. Miss Cr. Priestley; New Zealand record, GS 3-ss, Miss D. Symon, Jnvercargill).—Miss June Melhose, the only starter, won this title. Time, 71 3-ss. Junior Boys, 220 yds (holder of title, A. Pascoe; New Zealand record, 2m 36 3-ss, S. Jarvis, Dunedin).—K. Buchanan (Waitematn), 1: T. Jones (Waitemata). 2; W. ltevell (Otahuhu), 3. Over the whole distance Buchanan and Jones staged an exciting struggle, the former plncing the issue beyond doubt near the finish, and winning by 2yds. Time, 3m G l-ss. HANDICAP EVENTS Open Handicap, G6 2-3yds.—First heat: A. C. Bagnall, 3s, 1; P. Brownlee (Parrel]), 2. Time, 36 4-ss. Second heat: B. Zublevich, Gs, 1; H. Terry, 6b, 2. Time. 455. Third heat: O. Wallace, ss, 1; E. Stevens. 4s. 2. Time. 395. Fourth heat,: B. O'Connor, 3s. 1; K. Frauklinm, scr, 2. Time. 37 2-ss. Fifth heat: D. O'Connor, ss, 1; K. Skinner. 5», 2. Time, 40s. Final: Bagnall, 1; Brownlee, 2; Zublevich, 3. Won by a touch. Time, 3G 2-ss. Ladies' Handicap. GG 2-3yds.—Miss L. Grey, Bs. 1; Miss S. Grange, 2s, 2; Miss N. Ludlow, 2s, 3. Won by a touch. Time. 48 l-ss.

Inter-club Rolay, 200yds.—Ponsonby, 1; Mount Eden, 2; North Shore. 15. Won by 2yds, 2yds between second and third. Time, 1m 43 2-ss. Tho Ponsonby team comprised A. Kay, A. Kronfeld, W. Clarkson, A. Baird, D. Keano and G. Smith. Water Polo,—North Shore B, 1, beat University, 0.

DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS AUCKLAND TEAM SELECTED After the intermediate and iunior swimming championships were decided last evening the Aucklund Swimming Centre selected the following team to represent Auckland at the New Zeuland championship meetin? in Timaru on January 15), 21 and 22: — IOOYds, 220 yds and 410 yds intermediate boys free-style, A. Pascoe; 100 yds intermediate boys' breaststroke. D. Webster; 100 yds and 220 yds intermediate girls' freestyle. Miss Edna Rainey; 50yds,» 100 yds junior girls' free-style, Misses June Melhose and Marjorie Black; 50yds junior girls' breaststroke, Miss Grace Priestley. Accompanied by the manager. Mr. D. Saunders, and tho chaperone, Mrs. E. Johnston, the team will leave Auckland by train next Monday afternoon.