AMATEUR SPORTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23276, 20 February 1939, Page 15

AMATEUR SPORTS

meeting at takapuna OPENING OF ALISON PARK .AUCKLAND CLUB'S CARNIVAL ATHLETICS AND CYCLING The first athletic meeting to be held B t Alison Park, Takapuna, was conducted bv the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club on Saturday afternoon. The sports ground is the area formerly owned by the Takapuna Jockey Club, which presented it to the Devcnporl Borough Council. The Hon. J). W. Alison, on behalf of the Takapuna Jockey Club, congratulated the Auckland Club upon its excellent programme ar.d upon the high standard displayed in the various events. Mr. \V. Morton, president of the Auckland Club, expressed appreciation of the • Jockey Club's gift. Results were:—

Putting the Shot.—l. G. Scott, 37ft Gin, "l; C. L. Main, 37ft iy a in, 2;' W. Stewart. 84ft 3Vjin, 3. Half-mile Cycling Handicap.—W. O'Shaunessy, l; W. Kirkcr, 2; D. Lydford, 3. Time, lm IS 3-ss. lOOlds. Handicap.—First heat: L. G. Hunt. Syds, 1; J. F. Watson, 6'Avds, 2; N. J. Harris, 7V a yds, 3. Time, 10s. Second heat: E. C. Cooney, 4V 3 yds, 1; P. E. Castle, lYayds, 2; W. N. Barton, Oyds, 3. Time, 10s. Third heat: R. J. Gavin, 3y 2 yds, 1; R. S. Hurdon, 2 1 / a yds, 2; H. A. Crofts, 4y 2 yds, 3. Time, 10s. Final: L. G. Hunt, Syds, 1; £. C. Cooney, 4 1 ,4 yds, 2; H. A. Crofts, 4 1 /iyds, 3. Time, 5) 3-ss.

■< SSOYds. Handicap.—ll. D. Ball, scr, 1; R. L. Nugent, Oyds, 2; E. 11. D'Ath Weston, 12yds, 3. Time. 2m 1 4-ss.

ToYds. Ladies' Handicap.—Miss E. Short, Syds. 1; Miss P. McMillan. 3Va>ds, 2; Miss B. Lumley, 3yds, 3. Time, S 3-ss.

Broad Jump Handicap.—J. C. Spooner (2ft Din), 22it, 3; H. T. Robertson (scr), 21 «' 2; J' Tf- , Mi " s 20ft Sin, 3. One Mile Cycle Handicap.—D. Lvdford 1; W. O'Shaunessy, 2; W. Kirker. 3. Time. 2m 45 3-ss.

IOOYds. Junior Handicap.—M. E. Parker fcr, 1; D. I. Stewart, lyd, «_>; E. J. Han' non, scr. 3. Time, 10 4-ss.

220 Yds. Handicap.—First heat: J. F. Watson, 15yds, 1; W. R. L. Christie, 2Svds. 2; K. Ozanne, Gyds, 3. Time, 235. Second heat: N. A. Davis, 13yds, 1; N. J. Harris, 15yds, 2; E. C. Cooney,. Oyds, 3. Time, 22 3-ss. Final: J. F. Watson, 15yds. 1; N. A. Davis, 13yds, 2; E. C. Cooney. Oyds, 3. Time, 21 3-ss.

Throwing the Discus.—F. J. Bryan (35ft), 105 ft Sin, 1-, W. Stewart (64ft), 10-lft 9in, 2; I. G. Scott (lSft), 103 ft IV-in, 3.

Hop, Step and Jump Handicap.—L. G. Hunt '3ft), 45ft ,-Gin, 1; B. T. Robertson <scr), 45ft Sin. 2; J. C. Spooner (Ift), 44ft Sin, 3

High Jump Handicap.—J. C. Spooner <Bin) and L. G. Hunt (7in). Gft. equal, 1; H. Chadwick (scr) and H. W. Mills (sin), 6ft lOin. equal. 3.

One Mile Handicap.—N. Ambler, 50yds, 1; L. K. Walters, 15yds. 2; J. Nacey, 130 yds, 3. Time, -lm 2S l-ss. IOOYds. -Ladies' Handicap.—Miss E. Short, ll.vds, 1; Miss B. Lumley, 4yc!s, 2; / Miss D. Lumley, scr, 3. Time, 10 3-ss. SSDYds. Junior Championship.—E. F. White, scr, 1; D. I. Stewart, 10yds, 2; H. Hammond, 15yds. 3. Time. 2m 18 2-ss. Half-mile Club Cycling Handicap.—S. Brown. 1; W. Young, 2; A. Bramley, 3. Time, lm 21 l-ss. Throwing tha Javelin.—H. A. Crofts (45ft), 189 ft Sin, 1; R H. Glasgow (60ft), 167 ft, 2. Three Miles Club Cycling Handicap.—R. Critchley, 1; R. Clarke, 2; A. Keith, 3. Time, 8m 5Gs. 440 Yds. Handicap.—W. A. Davis, 32yds, 1; H. A. Payne, lGyds, 2; P. McKinven, 22.vds. 3. Time, lm 53 1-ss. De'il-tak'-th'-hin'maist Cycling Event. —J. W. Critchley, 1; R. E. Clarke, 2; A. Bram--ley, 3. DOMINION RECORD 220 YARDS HURDLES CANTERBURY MAN'S FEAT £BY TELEGEAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION 1 CHRISTCHURCH. Sunday One New Zealand record was broken at Wit Canterbury amateur - athletic championships at Lancaster Park yesterday. C. R. Bradwell, hurdles champion, ran the 220 yards Hurdles in 25 l-ss, taking one-fifth of a,second off the record held by P. P. Sfearpley, Hawke's Bay. Another highlight of - the meeting was the appearance of the American professional coach, A; L. Fitch, who made aa attempt on C. Paddock's American . record of 9s for 100 yards from a flying start. Fitch was paced by a cyclist and he recorded 9 l-ss. Results were:— ■ . SENIOR EVENTS ■ •' 100Yds.—G. C. Gordon, 1; C. Knight. 2: R. A. Rodgers, 3- Time, 10 2-ss. 220 Yds. —C. Knight, 1; G. C. Gordon, 2; C. S. Barrell. 3. Time, 2r:s. 440Yds.—U. C. McCaskey, 1; E. D. Qneree, 2; B. O'Fagan, 3. Time, 50s. SSOYds.—T. D. Blewett, 1; S. McDonnell, ;2; 0> Waters, 3. Time, lm 58 3-ss. One Mile.—C. Dickie, 1; A. H. Wayman, K&2; 0. Water, 3. Time. 4m 26 3-Ss. Three Miles.—'E. J. Johnston, 1; A. H. Wayman, 2: D. H. Adamson, 3. Time, 14m ;:fB2 2-oS. t 120 Yds Hurdles—C. R. Bradwell, 1: N. " Lane, 2; L. C. Woodward, 3. Time, IGs. - 220 Yds Hurdles.—C. R- Ejadwell, 1; E W. Barr, 2; 3> F. Phillips, 3. Time, 25 —a New Zealand record. Pft 440 Yds Hurdles.—A. T. Anderson,.!; N. ' £. Lane, 2; E. W. Barr, 3. Time, 65 One Mile Walk.—G. Brown, 1; R. C. Brown. 2. Time, 7m 15 2-5:5. ■' <=" Long Jump.—H. W. Wilkins, 1; P. A iTVMilligan, 2: A. Bacon. 3. Distance, 22ft 11/ High Jump.—H. W. Wilkins, 1; R. Stead, Sj 2; L. Toronto, 3. Height, sft Sin. Hop, Step and Jump.—H. W. Wilkins, 3; W. V. Hadfield, 2; M. Ritchie. 3. Distance, 45ft llin. Two Miles Walk. —R. Stanton, 1; L. G. Brown, 2. Time, 15m 14 3-ss. Pole Vault. —L. Wooles, 1; Toronto, 2; N. Blake, 3. Height, 10ft 9in. Shot Putt. —D. Herman, 1; R. J. Bain. * 2; H. Cloak, 3. Distance, 43ft. Javelin Throw. —-D. Herman, 1; J. Morel, 2; R. J. Bain, 3. Distance. 172 ft 7in. CARNIVAL AT PAEROA SHARPLEY'S FAST, HURDLING S [by telegraph—OWN CORRESPONDENT] PAEROA, Sunday With a parade of nearly 400 athletes and ' members of local sports clubs, including 160 Paeroa and visiting competitors, the Physical Fitness Week celebrations opened most auspiciously at the Paeroa Domain yesterday in fine weather. There were large entries, including some of the most prominent athletes in the province. The carnival was patronised by several thousand people Outstanding among the Lompetitors was P. F. Sharpley, of Hastings, New Zealand amateur hurdles champion, who made a Bpecia! trip by aeroplane to the sports and engaged in the hurdles races. A special match race *as staged between the Ellerslio and Hamilton relay teams, which had met at Carlaw Park several weeks previously. After one run, in fbich the baton was dropped, the race was rerun and resulted in a narrow win for the Hamilton team, R. Joyes, T. Roner, C. Goosman and A. J. Dcnz. They defeated C. Barker, O. McManus, W. Dovell and J- HcManus in 44 1-53, this being one second faster than the time for the provincial relay cbaniDionship. I' The parade assembled at 3 p.m., and, led by the Paeroa Municipal Band, circled tho ground and was then drawn up before the grandstand, where the athletes were addressed by. the Mayor, Mr. W. M. Marshall, on tho objects of Fitness Week. Among those participating in the parade were members of »he territorials, cadets, Boy Scouts, local Bt >d visiting athletic club members, repre- ' jentatives of the bowling, cricket, croquet. Jennis, rifle shooting, and football clubs and the basketball association, together with memwrs of the St. John Ambulance division. Tho PHrade was commanded by Captain S. J. u «dge and proved a most inspiring sight. . . In the sports events the clubs are dented thus:—P. (Paeroa), H. (Hamilton), fl v ' (Morrinsville), Ma. (Matamata), Ta. <|auranga), T. (Thames), E. (Eilerslie), Has. . ttmstinfrs). Resulifc were:— Open.—First heat: C. McCain if.-). 7%yds, 1; R. White (P.), 10V 2 yds. 2. i 10s. Second heat: W. Dcvell (E.), ife n j 1 1; R - King (P-\ 11yds. 2. Time. 4-i»s. Third heat: R. Davidson (M.), 6yds, : it -V HcMillan (T.), 714 yds. 2. Time, 10s. *L>nal: Do\ell, 1; McKain, 2; Davidson, 3. \& ri re. ®e. 9 4-ss, . •b JOOYds, Ladies.—First heat: Miss N. i;. . fP.), 13yds, 1; Miss E. Laurent O ''V l3y ds. 2; Miss A. White (T.), 13yds, "• lime, jo 3-ss. Second heat: Miss C. j farrow (P.). 13yds, 1; Miss V. Taylor (P.), 3 d «. 2; Miss F. Cowley (T.). 12yds. 3. lls - P'nal: Miss Roberts, 1; Miss V Miss White, 3. Time, 10 4-ss. ■b fOlds Ladies' Hurdles.—First heat: Miss Laurent (P.), 15yds, and Miss V. Taylor T»'V. 1 °>'ds, dead-heat. 1. Second heat: Miss towlej (T.). syds, 1; Miss Riddell, 10yds.

2. Final: Miss Laurent, 1; Miss Cowley, 2; Missi Taylor, 3. Time, 12 2-ss. 220 Yds, Junior.—F. Coxhead (P.), lGyds, 1; C. MoOnie (H.), 10yds, 2; P. Ahem (H.), 14yds, 3. Time, 235. 220 Yds. Open.—First heat: R. Davidson (Mv.), l-7yds, 1; T. Roper (EL), 17yds, 2, Time, 21 4-ss. Second heat: A. McMillan (T.), 10yds, 1; J. Denz (H.), 13ytls, 2. Time, 21 l-ss. Third heat: H. McMillan (T.). 17yds. 1; K. Rowsell (T.), 11 yds, 2. Time, 22s Final- Davidson, 1; Roper 2; A. McMillan, 3. Time, 21 l-ss.

Half-mile Cycling.—First heat: R. Sanderson (H.). 70yds, 1; A. S. MeKee (P.), 73yds, 2: J. Rogerson, 70yds, 3. Time, lm Ss. Second heat: L. Berry (P.), 75yds. 1; J. Mclvenitie (H.), 70yds, 2; J. Wooler (T.), 15yds, 3. Time, lm lis. Final: A. S. MeKee, 1; J. Rogerson, 2; R. Sanderson, 3. Time, -lm 10s.

One Mile Junior Cycling.—First heat: A. Trotter (P.), 75yds, 1; G. Mcarns (P.), 75yds, 2; R. Rogerson (H.) t 40yds, 3. Time, 2m 33is. Second heat: O. Hardacro (Mv.), (15yds, 1; D. Sanderson (P.), Ssvds, 2; R. E. Robinson (P.), 140 yds. 3. Time, 2m 4Gs. Final: G. Meams (P.), 75yds, 1; A. Trotter (P.), 75yds, 2; C. Hardacro (Mv.), 65yds, 3. Time, 2m 30 2-ss. One Mile Cycling.—M. Bridgo (H.), 110 yds, l; R. Sanderson (H.), 140 yds, 2; A. S. McKce (P.), 150 yds, 3. Time, 2m 28s. Second heat: J. McKenzie (H.), 140 yds, 1; R. Marwood (Mv.), 200 yds, 2. Time, 2m 27 2-ss. Third heat: L. Freeman (H.), 170vds, 3; A. Crldge (P.), 200 yds, 2; M. Poni (P.), 100 yds, 3. Time, 2m 30s. Final: R. Sanderson (H) 140 yds, 1; M. Bridgo (H.), 110 yds. 2; J. Mclvenzio (H.), 140 yds, 3. Time, 2m 25 -3-sb.

SSOYds.—L. Irwin (H.), 20yds, 1; W. Dickson (P.), 60yds, 2; I. Devicich (T.), 35yds, 3. Time, lm 58s. Bandmen's Race.—L. Vercoo, 1; Whytc, 2; G. Vercoe, 3. \2oYds Hurdles.—First heat: E. Bain n y ' \ 1; p - p - Sharpley (Has.), scr, 2 Time, 23 3-ss. Second heat: R. Sykes <H.). 15yds, 1. Final: Bain. 1; Sharpley, Sykes, 3. Time, 15 l-ss. Sharpley's time was 15 2-Ss.

120 Yds, Ladies.—Miss Roberts, 1; Miss Taylor. 2; Miss Poland, 3. Time, 13 l-ss, 440 Yds, Open.—o. McManus (E.), 15yds, 1; A. McMillan (T.), 32yds, 2; M. C. Baker (E.), scr, 3. Time, 50s. 220 Yds Hurdles.—First heat: P. F. Sharpley (Has.), scr, 1; R. Stevenson (E.), 15yds, 2. Time, 2Gs. Second heat: I. Devicich (T). 33yds, 1; R. Joyes (H.), scr, 2 Time, 20s. Final: Sharpley, 1; Dovicich, 2: Joyes, 3. Time, 25 2-ss. The New Zealand record is 255.

Shot Putt.—C. McOnie (H.), 12ft bin. 1: A. Johns (H.), 9ft Oin, 2; A. Graham (H ), 2ft. 3. Distance,- 30ft 7in.

Javelin Throw. —J. Bindon (Mv.), 10ft, 1; I. Devicich (T.), 70ft, 2; J. Alker (H.), 70ft, 3. Distance, 203 ft 4in.

Broad Jump.—P. Kelly (H.). 3ft Gin, 1; H. McMillan (T.), 2ft Sin. 2; D. Ross (P.), 4ft Gin, 3. Distance, 21ft loin.

Pole Vault.—L. Seed (Mv.), 2ft 3in. 1; J. Alker (H.), Oin, 2; R. Livingstone (H.), 3. Height, 12ft 3in. Two Miles Junior Cycling.—L. Rosrerson (H.). SOyds. 1, C. Hardaker (Mv.). 130 yds, 2; L. Freeman (H.), 130 yds, 3. Time, 4m 40 2-ss,

Hop, Step and Jump.—P. Kelly (IT.), Gft Gin, 1; D. Ross (P.), 7ft, 2; C. Goos man (H.), 2ft Gin. 3. Distance, 33ft 7in High Jump.—J. McLean (T.), Oin. 1; V. B. Wallace (P.), lOin, 2; J. Alker (H.>. Sin, E. Bain (T.), Sin, I. Devicich (T.), 6in. equal. 3. 'Heittht, Gft lin. Discus. Throw.—W. Innes-Jones (H.), 63ft, 1; O. Bflgun (H.), 14ft, 2; I. Dcvcich (T.), 40ft. 3. Distance, 135 ft lOin.

Wallace Supplies' Rehy Trophy.—Thames (A. "McMillan, C. Hancock, H. McMillan, K. McLeish), 1; Paeroa (W. Hodgson, K. Coxhead, J. Verran, J. Brockett), 2. Time. 4m 2s. Three Miles Senior Cycling.—M. Bridge (H.), 180 yds, 1; J. Wooller (Ta.); 45yds, 2; J. Rogerson (H.). 240ycls, 3. Time, Sm Os. LYNNDALE CHAMPIONSHIPS SOME NEW CLUB RECORDS The second half of the Lynndale Amateur Athletic Club's championship was held on Saturday afternoon at the New Lynn track. The runners were keen, and some fine finishes resulted Several club records were shattered. In conjunction with Physical Fitness Week several boys' and girls' races were held and were o&ntested by big fields. Mr. A. T. Reiman, Mayor of New Lynn, was present and acted as starter for the mile handicap. At the conclusion of events he presented the prices for the boys' events. Results ware: — 100 Yds. Handicap.—B. Howells, 12yds, 1; V. Heron, 7yds, 2; N. Funnell, Iyd, 3. Time, 10 2-ss. One Mile Handicap.—A. Lydiard, 100 yds, 1; H. Goldfinch, 70yds, 2; F. Taylor, 205 yds, 3. Time, 4m 435. lOOYtils., under 12. —P. Davison, 1; M. Dunn, 2; R. Dunn, 3. 100 Yds., over 12. G. Barker, 1; V. Brennan, 2; G. Watson, 3. * U- -300 Yds., over 11.—M. Dunn. 1; H. Wilkie, 2; S. Rogers, 3. 100 Yds., under 11.— G. Murphy, 1; R. Dunn, 2; S. Gallaher and P. Davison, deadheat, 3. Girls' 50Yds. —V. Webb, 1; E. Hargraves, 2; J. Firth, 3. Boys' 220 Yds. —S. Gallaher. 1; H. Wilkie, 2; P. Davison, 3. One Mile Walk, Senior Championship.— C. May, 1; S. Darbyshire, 2. Time, 7m 41s. Hop, Step and Jump Championship.—L. Clement, 1: E. Tredrca, 2. Distance, 40ft 2in. Three Mjles Championship.—A. B. Browne, 1: J. C. R Howells, 2; E. Taylor, 3. Time, 15m 51s:. _ 440 Yds. Championship.—H. Emus. 1; H. Stenberg, 2; N. Funnell 3. Time, 50 4-ss—-a club record. . ; . Javelin Throw Championship.—Senior: Ockleston, 1; Howells. 1v May. 3. Distance, 141 ft Gin. . T ■. Senior High Jump Championship.—J. C. Howells, 1; V. Heron, 2; N. Funnell, 3. One Mille Junior Championship.—R. Jones, 1; E. Olson, 2; J. Eley, 3. Time, 4m 50 2-5s —a club record. Long lump, Junior Championship.—M. Boyle, !;>!' A. Bruning, 2; D. Curtain, 3. Distance, 20ft 7%in —a club record. • 440 Yds.„ Junior Championship.—A. Jones, 1; A. Bruning, 2; M. Boyle, 3. Time, 55 2-ss. Hammer Throw. Junior Championship.—L. Clement, 1; C. May. 2; J. D. Dolan, 3. Distance,, 05ft Bin. Javelin Throw, Junior Championship.—J. McLisky,, 1; E. Olsen. 2; R. Gallagher, 3. Distance,, 113 ft. COMPETITIONS AT TE AftOHA CUP FOR CYCLING POINTS [by TELEGRAPH OWN correspondent] TE AROHA, Sunday Physical Fitness Week in Te Aroha opened with a grand sports carnival in Herri.es Park, preceded by a procession composed" ol representatives of all tho town's sporting bodies, headed by tho Municipal and Pipe Bands. A large crowd witnessed the sports, which were of an excellent standard and included, besides cycling, running and field events, a popular highland section run by the Caledonian Society. The weather was wa:rm and sunny, making conditions ideal. The Siockdale Cup, for the greatest points put up by local cyclists, was won by W. Kingsford, with 12 points. Details were:— CYCLING EVENTS One Mile. —W. Miller, 1; W. Kingsford, 2; J. Nicholson, 3. Time, 2m ss. 1y 2 Miles.—W. Miller, 1; W. Kingsford, 2: J. Nicholson, 3. Time, 3m 2Us. Two Miles.—A. Moffatt, 1; W. J. Nicholson, 2; W. Kingsford, 3. Time, 4m 46 3-ss. Three Miles. —T. Skiffington, 1; J. K Grattan, 2; V. Reader, 3. Time, 7m 20 2-ss. Boys' Roadster Race.—W. Clayton, 1; W. Scott, 2; R. Burns, 3. Time, 3m Is. One Mile Junior.-r-K. Grattan. 1: R. Havson, 2j V. Reader. 3. Time, 2m 12s. 1% Miles Junior.—R. Hayson, 1; J. v. Reader, 2; T. Cross, 3. Two Miles Junior.—T. Cross, 1; A. Moffatt, 2; M. Grattan, 3. ATHLETIC EVENTS IOOYds. Handicap.—G. Childs, lj A. Slight, 2; R Mortimer, 3. Time, 11 i-5s o 2o Yds.—G. Childs, 1; S. Slight, 2; R. Mortimer, !). Time, 235. _■ 4-lOYds.—S. Slight. 1; W. Gibson, 2; A. Slight. 3. Time. 525. < 880Yds.--S. Slight, 1; W. Baker, 2; A. Slierht. 3. Time. 2m Bs. Bandsmen's -Race.—C. Lawrence, 1; K. Toms, 2; W. Crawford, 3 Tug-of-war.—Municipal Band beat lipe Band; City Juniors beat Goosman and Coy. B- City Seniors beat Goosman and Coy. A., Putting the Shot. —F. Toms. 1; R. Pricb--111 Tossing tho Caber, —F. Toms, 1; L. MilJ er o School Inter-houso Relays.—Boys: York, 1- Gloucester, 2: Windsor. 3. Girls: Windsor 1: Kent. 2: Gloucester, 3. Graded relay': Hi<rli School A. 1; Convent, 2; High SC &ds-Junior girls: M. Miller,. 1; D. Grav. 2; P. Hammond. 3. Senior girls: Tj. McConnochio. 1; M- Dixon, 2; B. Nitz, 3. "^OYds. —Girls: S. Turner, 1; N. Jamieson" 2; N. Sherlock, 3. . yr Bovs' Events. —lOOlds Jiimor: A. McKend'rv, 1; A. Lee, 2: G. Swcncv. 3 IOOYds senior: R. Wallace, 1; T. Buddicomb, 2; L. Flowerday. 3. 220\ds: L. Collins, 1; K. Curran. 2: G. Kelleher. 3. EVENTS AT MORRINSVILLE [from our own coprespondent] MORRINSVILLE. Sunday The Moriinsville Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club held some events at. the Recreation Ground yesterdav. Results were as follows: — i 75Yds. Laidies' Handicap.—Miss J. Hart. 1; Miss O'Loughlin, 2; Miss J. Greaves, 3. 150 Yds. Ladies' Handicap—Miss O'Loughlin. 1; Miss Hart, 2; Miss Greaves, 3. Three Miles Cycle Hapdicap.—R. Gilbert, lj R. Hampshire, 2; L. Taylor, 3.