AMATEUR ATHLETICS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23828, 2 December 1940, Page 3

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION [fll* TELKGRAPIT—PWKSS ASSOCIATION""] WELLINGTON. Sunday The report presented at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association yesterday stated that to meet the rases of chilis which, although unable to carry on, were desirous of retaining their affiliation, the management committee had decided to allow this without liability for affiliation fees until after the conclusion of hostilities. The balance-sheet showed an excess of income over expenditure of £lll 10s 2d. Mr. TI. 1. Austad said the times presented a challenge to keep the sport virile and healthy. He hoped a vigorous policy of developing boys at school and others of junior age would be adopted for the coming season. Officers were elected as follows:—President, Mr. A. C. Kitto; chairman of the management committee, Mr. Austad; secretary and treasurer, Mr. H. McCormick; administration committee, the above and Mr. J. W. Holley; finance committee, Messrs. Kitto, D. T. Woodfield, 0. S. Leeder; reinstatement committee, Messrs. A. L. Stevens, ,1. Gasson, Holley; record committee, Messrs. Leeder, V. R. Walker, D. Macplierson; delegates to New Zealand Olympic Association, Messrs. Austad, Leeder, Gasson; representative on Olympic Association executive, Mr. Austad; overseas representatives, LieutenantColonel Porritt (England), ,T)r. Lamb (Canada), Mr. I. G. Emery (South Africa) and Mr. E. S- Marks (Australia). Mr. K. W. Mc.Villy was presented with a silver cigarette box on his retirement from the presidency after 16 years' service.

MEETING AT MOUNT ALBERT An open carnival day of the Mount Albert Amateur Athletic Club was held at GrihblcHirst Park on Saturday afternoon, there being a full muster for all events. The most outstanding performance of the day was that of A. rrubuhovich, who carried off the too yards junior. .120 yards senior and the 2'_'o yards senior events. Desalts were: — Ladies' Events.- • 160 yds champion handicap. filial: Miss N. Mackie, 1; .Miss H. Davis, Miss 1". Amuretti. 3. Time, 17 l-ss. 100 yds, final: Miss R. Davis, 1; Miss R. Elkiiiglon, 2: Miss E. Bloxham. 3. Time, 12s. Discus throw: Mi*s V. Cihsnn, I: Mrs. A morel ti, 2; Miss I*. Anioretti, 3. Distance, mi ill. Shot pnti: Miss P. Ellis. 1; Miss M. Hut la lid, 2; Miss J. King. 3. Men's Events.- —120 yds senior, final: A. Trubuhovich. 1: 11. Emus, 2: X. 1 bom, .t. Time 12 2-ss. ssovds senior: L. Moselin. 1; (1. s'utcliffe, 2; B.' Pine, 3. Time, lin 555. SKojds junior: K. .Inlmson, 1: B. 1 bornton X McMillan. 3. Time. 2m ss. 220 yds senior' (Worr,-ill Cup), final: A. Trubuhovich, I; M. Clioat, 2; J. McMauus. 3. Time, 225, One mile senior: ,1. Parker, 1; G. Hotchin, 2; H. White. 3. Time, •tin 31 -l-ss. HOyds senior: D. Crowe. 1: B. Levy. 2; G. Hotchins 3. Time, -19 l-ss. 100 yds junior: A. Trubuhovich, 1.; A. Thorn, 2; <t. Roberts, 3. Time, 10 3-ss. Discus throwi A. Carr, li G. Hot chins, 2; G. Sutclil'fe, 3. Distance, 123 ft (Jin.