THE ATHLETES

NZ Truth, Issue 1105, 3 February 1927, Page 12

THE ATHLETES

Sutherland m Form '•■.....■'.•: (By "Starter."). • There is much movement m the athletic, field thes^ days. Wellington, Canterbury arid Wanganui Associations are all active, and some fine meetings have recently been staged. 'UpuZZY" SUTHERLAND gained 25 Jj points for hisclub m the Shield ' competition m Wellington on Saturday. .'■, Malcolm Leadbetter Avon the 100 yds charhpionship of Canterbury m 10. 1/5: sees. ■/,•:'• ■ . He met his match m the 220 yds sprint when Johnston raced away from him. . \ \ . /_■. Johnston is going to make a name for himself on-the track. The Auckland centre decided to hold the N.Z. championships on February] 10 and 12. - Wellington and Canterbury ' suggested February 11 and 12, but Auckland would not give way, and then without the consent of the N.Z. Council changed. the day to February 12, making it a one-day meeting^ Then m poured more protests, Otago joining m and- supporting Wellington arid Canterbury m a definite claim, for a two days' meeting. . The position now is that heats will : be run at 5 p.m.; on the Friday preceding the meeting, thus providing the public with, a free show. ■; In future'the. centres, should = /agree to 'make this, meeting a compulsory two-day affair. ■