ROWING EVENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22333, 3 February 1936, Page 14

ROWING EVENTS

RAINGER CUPS CONTEST TRIAL FOURS POSTPONED UNFAVOURABLE CONDITIONS Th 6 unpromising weather early on Saturday afternoon caused the postponement of the trial fours rowing contests which had been arranged by both the Waitemata and St. George's Clubs. For the same reason, no entries were forthcoming in the annual contest for the Nixon Cup', and officials of the Tamaki Yacht Club, under .whose control the race was to have been held, decided to postpone the event until March 28. $ More favourable conditions prevailed in St. Mary's Bay, where the Weist End Club took advantage of the shelter provided by the breakwater to row trial fours for the Rainger Cups.

GOOD WATER CONDITIONS WEST END CLUB'S EVENT In spite of continuous showers of rain, good water conditions wero experienced in St. Mary's Bay, whoro the West End Club held its annual trial fours contest for the Rainger Cups. The long course from the oil tanks to the Shelly Beach baths was used, and in the heats the conditions could not have been bettor. In tho final, however, crews had to contend with a light jobble, which became rougher as the finishing line was approached. Four crews entered, the race being run off in two beats and a final. Starting was by mutual consent, and the races were judged by club officials. In tho first heat the crews were:—W. Parnell (stroke), L. Langham, R. Bigelow, M. G. McNeil; W. Burrell (stroke), E. J. G. Hotham, E'. O'Mohoney, J. Toye. Parnell was first to gain an advantage, and, after half the course had been covered 05 fairly even terms, ho giaduully drew away to win by threo lengths. The crews in the second heat were:— L. Lambie (stroke), J. D. Craies, J. Howe, F. Jennings; R Allum (stroke), E. Mcpherson, S. Bigelow, J. Kennedy. Allum jumped into the lead it the start, but Lambie was only half a canvas behind him as the crews settled into a long, steady swing for the race across the bay. Allum maintained his lead, but his opponent was rowing stroke for stroke as they quickened up for tho sprint. However, Lambie's crew missed a stroke, and Allum once more went ahead to win by a length., Getting away to a splendid start in the final, the crows of Parnell and Allum were even over tho first quarter of a mile. The first-named was striking a faster stroke, however, and he was a length in the lead as the crews passed the gap. At this stage Allum made a valiant effort to head the leaders, but Parnell called on for more weight, and drew away to win comfortably by two lengths. CHAMPION SWIMMER RYAN BREAKS RECORD CONTESTS IN AUSTRALIA (Received February 2, 5.5 p.m.) ADELAIDE, Feb. 2 The New ""South Wales champion swimmer, Noel Ryan, won the 1500 metres free-style championship at the National Games in the splendid time of 21m 4s, breaking Arnc Borg's Australian record for 1000 metres by 10s, M. Witt, of Queensland, was second in 21m 575. Other results were: — Men's Diving Championship.—R. Masters (Victoria). Men's Springboard Diving Championship.—R. Masters (Victoria). Women's Springboard Diving Championship and Tower Diving Championship.—Miss I. Donnett (.Victoria). OPEN GOLF TOURNEY PLAY AT CATALINA VICTORY FOR HUNTER (Received February 2, 6.35 p.m.) NEW YORK. Feb. 1 Hunter won the Catalina open golf tournament to-day with a score of 252, which is 12 under par. Longworth and Munday tied for second place with 256. Bolger, tho only Australian to qualify, withdrew during the last 36 holes. WRESTLING DRAW LURICH AND PENCHEFF. (Received February 2, 6.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. Feb. 2 A six-rounds wrestling match at the Leichhardt Stadium between Tom Lurich and George Pencheff last evening ended in a draw. CROQUET TOURNEY DOMINION CHAMPIONSHIPS [BX TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] PALMERSTON NORTH, Saturday The Dominion croquet championship tournament was continued this morning in fine weather. Results:— Championship Doubles.—Semi-finals: A. G. F. Ross and Mrs. Watkins beat F. Ia Hartnell and Mrs. D. C.. Henderson. 26—9. Final: A. G. R. Ross (Christchurch) and Mrs. C. Watkins (Hastings) beat Mesdames E. G. Anstis (Palmerston North) and J. P. Petrie (Fpilding), 26—25. Ladies' Championship.—Final; Mrß. W. E. Caldow (Wellington) beat Mre. J. Brass (Wanganui), 26—19, 26—0. Handicap Singles.—F. C. Bryan beat F L. Hartnell, 26—5. SOUTH AUCKLAND TITLES [from otjr own correspondent] ROTORUA, Saturday For the fourth year in succession the South Auckland croqjiet championship tournament will be opened at the Government grounds to-morrow morning by the president of the centre, Mrs. Meikle, of To Aroha. A heavy entry of over 100 players will be engaged through the week, some of the most prominent being Mrs. Gambrill, Palmerston North, Mesdames Kibblewhite and Hnwken, of Hamilton, Mr. Penn, of Christchurch. and a large contingent of Auckland players. The handicap doubles will be commenced to-morrow morning and it is unlikely that the finals in the various sections will bo reached before next week. SPORTS GATHERINGS MT. MAUNGANUI CARNIVAL The Mount Maunganui annual sports meeting, held on the Mount Maunganui Domain before a large attendance, resulted aa follows:—100ydR handicap: Griihß, 1. 220 yds handicap; C. Johnstone, T. Davis, equal, 1. Egg and spoon race: L. Stevens, I Hop, fitcp and jump: C.» J. West. 1. High jump: E. C. Banks, jun., 1. Pole vault; W. J. Cowling, 1. Chariot race: A. Neill, 1. Ladies' wheelbarrow derby: Mrs. MaeArolle, 1. Car driving competition: J. Williams, 1. 12in chop: P. Black, 1. Potato race: W. Best, 1. Putting tho shot; M. Barnie, 1. Sausage eating compctiiton: T. McGec, 1. Weight-lifting competition: J. Fletcher. In the evening the largest crowd yet. present in tlio Mount Town Hall witnessed a boxing match between W. Howard, 12st 101b, and R. Griffis, 14st 31b. The fight was won by Howard, who scored a technical knock-out in the eoventh round. An enjoyable dance followed the conclusion of tho various sports events. A delightful booklet full of the wit and humour of New Zealand's leading cartoonist, " Cartoons. Political and Otherwise," by Minhinnick. Price, Is 6d. Postage, lid. All newsagents or Herald.