AMATEUR ATHLETICS

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12040, 19 January 1925, Page 9

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

COMPETITION AT PETONE. In spite of the theatening weather which was experienced during the initial events at Petone last Saturday the prospects brightened, and as the afternoon advanced so did the conditions become more favourable. The meeting was held under the auspices of the N.Z.A.A.A., and to those who were responsible great credit is due /in the smart running off of the various events, all being up to scheduled time. During the afternoon some good times were put up but no records were lowered. A fair attendance of spectators witnessed the. proceedings. Detailed results are as follow; 320 Yards Handicap.—Truman (Wellington), lj Campbell (Olympic), 2; Winnie (Hutt), 3. Time,22 l-ssec. . Half-mils > Cycld Handicap.—-Baker, I; Flett 2. Time, 73 2-saec. High Jump Handicap.— P. Thompson (sft Bin), T; Kalaugher (6ft sin), 2; Ounban (sft 4in), 3. One Mile 1 Handioap.—C. Bowlsr,. 1: W, Scatchard. 2. Time. 4min 40 3-5 sec- ■ , 100 Yards Ladies’ Handicap. Miss M. AVilde, 1; Miss M. 'Hayvice, 2; E. Parter, 3. Time, 12 3-ssqc. 880 Yards Handicap.—O. Campbell, 1; J. Tamblyn, 2; C. M. Davies, 3. Time, 2min 6soo. Two Mile Oycle Handicap, W Clouston, 1; J. Hutton. U. Time, smin Msec. •- 100 Yards Handicap.—lieadbetter, 1; .Barnett, 2; Hill. ~ Time, 10 4-sseo. ISO Yards L»u.v..‘ Handicap.—Miss Swinburne, 1; Miss M. Wilkins, 2; Miss Hayvice, 3. Time, 18 2-sseC. 440 Yards Junior Handicap. : P. Neasdale, 1; S. B. Shaw, 2. Time, 55 1-osec.. . •Throwing the Javelin. Dome (148 ft lin), T'; Hill (147 ft 6in), 2; Dunbar (134 ft 3in), 3. 440 Yards Open Handicap.—H. Wilds, 1; N. C. Sinclair, 2; W. Kyle, 3. Time, 52 l-ssec-. Three Miles Open Handicap. —■ D, Todd, 1; AV. Scatchard, 2. Time, lomin 38 4-ssec. Three Miles Cycle Handicap. -w TV. Blaikley, 1; J.' Hutton, 2. Time, Binin Reiay Race. —Athletic, 1 * Wellington, 2; ’Varsity, 3, Time, 3mio9 1-5 Sec. ■. One of the most interesting events of the day Was {he road walking race, which was started from the (Athletic Park and finished at the Petone Oval where the sports were being held. The distance covered' by the 'competitors was about 10 miles, and D. G. Mclntosh succeeded in winning in the creditable time -of lhr 33min 19seo. J. Putter and J. -Blair reflectively filled second and third places,, "!