SPORTS IN EGYPT

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 24009, 5 July 1941, Page 12

SPORTS IN EGYPT

NEW ZEALAND SOLDIERS (N.Z.E.F. Official News Service) CAIRO, May 14 ,A day of relaxation in pleasant surroundings was provided yesterday for Xmv Zealand soldiers returned from Greece and from Crete when an interunit sports meeting was held in the grounds of a well-known sporting club near a New Zealand base camp. The New Zealand boys showed that they had recovered from the strain of their recent campaigns and wore all in high spirits and looking very fit. Ait anti-tapk regiment won the day with a total of 45 points; a machinegun battalion was second with 26 points, closely followed by a Field Regiment with 23 points. The high, jump went to sft. 4in., and was won by Wnitehcrn—the anti-tank representative. Lieutenant McPhail, of an infantry brigade put up a good effort in the shot putt to win at- 88ft. 3in. Track times were not exceptionally fast, but every finish .was closely fought and in most events several heats were needed to sort out a field for the final. ; Afternoon ten was provided by local •women volunteer helpers, and at the cpnchrsion of the meeting Brigadier 1?. Miles, D.5.0., M.C., congratulated the boys on the spirit, hv which the events had been contested and thanked the club members for all they had done to make the day a success. *