IN THE SWIM

NZ Truth, Issue 1147, 24 November 1927, Page 14

IN THE SWIM

Dips In Southern

Pool

(From "N.Z. Truth's" Special Dunedin

Rep.)

Whilst Otago, does not bank on its juniors to set up a tidal wave of excitement at the forthcoming champs, m Dunedin next year, some of the seniors should stir theswaters. THERE'S Roy Calder, for example. A He has held the New Zealand diving championship for two consecutive years, and it. appears feasible that he will so remain for a further period. That is, if . . . And this "if" Is scarcely more formidable than the hope that his recent exhibitions at a carnival of the Dunedin Swimming Club will be duplicated when' New Zealand's best come down here. Then, what price Mick Walker, the ex-New Zealand champion diver? His colors are only just a little below those of Roy Calder. And Miss Kathleen Miller, present ladies' intermediate champion? Qualified, critics have assigned her a position among the first six lady swimmers of the world f and although she has hot yet. taken that necessary step towards rigorous training this season, there can be no doubt as to her intentions. And when she does, the others will need a spare set of wings. The New South Wales swimming centre has invited Miss Miller >to take the plunge against the best In Australia, at a carnival early next year, and you may bet your boot-laces that It Otago will be watching the cables I for news of her. Miss Minnie Jepson swam a good race for the Kellerman Cup m Auckland, early this year, and her added experience and earnest training since her essay up north should earn respect from her challengers m home waters. 1 In her desire to regain the trophy she held for the girls' 75yds breaststroke championship, of this country, Miss Vi Scotten is making earnest preparation. Determination will, we hope, reap its due reward.