SWIMMING MATCHES.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1198, 18 February 1880, Page 2

SWIMMING MATCHES.

The series of swimming matches arranged to take place at the Public Baths yesterday attracted a large attendance of' the public, while nearly every eveiit brought forth a large number of eqm~ petitors, and resulted in close contests. The 99 yards race for men did not bring.together sufficient competitors to make-a:' race, and an alteration was made inj the programme. Mr. Familton acted as starter, and other directors of the Ilaths Company performed the duties of The following is a brief report of ; the events : ; - -

132 Yards Race (Men). —Ist, boxj teay 255; 2nd, hat, 10s 6d; 3rd, shirt, 10s 6d - : ___ Joyce ... ... ... ... 1 r G. Booth ... ... ... 2 J. Haigh 3

There were five entries, but Wansbrough was the only other competitor. Booth led till the last turn, when Jbyce, a powerful swimmer, forged ahead] and' won by about a yard. i "; 99 Yards Race (Boys under 14).-!—lst, pair of boots, 10s; 2nd, value Bs 6d. A, Steel . r . ... ... 1 s W. Barclay 2 ■'* J. Orr 3

D. Falls also started. Steel, wholswam, easily and in a capital manner, proved 'a, comfortable winner. ' . "

Best Diver (Men) —Ist prize, 10s 6d ; 2nd, quarter ton Shag; Poin t: coal, 6s 6d. j :

Falls (13 points) Gilmore (11 points) - Matthews (10 points) ... jSfc .j - ,'., Joyce also competed. It was arrange#, that five poiiitg should ba given l&jthgj competitor who swam furthest | under, water, and the others to be allowed.'points! in proportion, and that two points (sfootddl-l be given for every egg brought—'up;:' Gilmore swam the whole length *o£*'-tlfe rbaths, and scored five points, havirig been 40 sees, under wq.ter. " Falls did longest swim, aud got three points, jthough his time under water (30 sees) was TwB 5 seconds short of that of Matthews, wlwP swam in a wrong direction. lij diving fop eggs, Falls was down 115 sees, and brolght up five j Matthews was down 15 sees, and brought up four ; while Qilmore, who was

under water 30 sees, only secured three eggs. Joyce retired after failing in the swim. 66 Yards Race (Men) —Ist prize, clock, 255; 2nd, pipe, 10s 6d; 3rd, cake, 7s 6d. "">>>. E. Booth ... ... ••• 1 ; '. Joyce ... ... 2 J. Haigh ... ... ... 3 a H. Sharp and A. Sergeant aisojwm? peted. This was a iplendid racej. the finish between Booth and iTpyce beitig so close that many believed itto-be a || 99 Yards Race (Youths'over under 20 years)—lst, ^j 108j ! 6d ; 2nd, pair of boots. * A. Plank ..(,1 W. Underwood ... ... 2 These were the only competitors, and Plank won'easily. ? 66* Yards Race (Men) —Ist, silver ring, •».,,J.ss4«2nd,.,pair of .slippers. lCfa 6d ; 3rd, travelling cap, 7s 6d. "*■ ' Waddell 1 M. Taylor ... ... ... 2 i Haigh; also competed. This was a very evenly contested race; Sharp' lost by going between the "planks. 66 Yards . Race (Boys. under 14) —lst, : value 10s ; 2nd, Value 5s 6d. "-' | W. Barclay ... : ~1 D. Fails" 2 i J.oQrriialsp; competed. The i;acp., was a Ivery good one betwjee.u_t.he two first. 'Yards' RacE: ' (Youths oyer;■ 14 and ! .aH?\der,.,2o . years)—lst prize, pair of | " sleeve"links,' 10.3 ; "2nd, lamp, 7s '631" ■ A. Plank ■'- ...' >1 "•'••• W. Underwood ... ..... 2 .. . : Plank provecLan.easy,,winner. . . . 33 : - Yards .Race (Boys under 14 years) Ist prize, value 7s ; 2nd, value 3s 6d. There was only one entry, and the race felj through. , . , Best, Diver .(Boys under 14 years)—lst / "prize, value 5s ;'^hd,'-value 2s 6d.'- : • :-r- ciypr.-g^rclay «v;. \o; 1,b.'.: .iAOo.lßarclay !• ■ . - fi . r ,... 3 . Th's was a highly interesting event, and all the boys were loudly applauded. 33 Yards ; Rag's (Youths .over 14 and under : 20, years)TT-lst prize, value 10s ; .-.2nd,, value ss. -- H.Sharp, ... ... ... 1 ' A.'Gibbs - 2 . A. Plank and W. Underwood also cbmpeted. The race was. very closely contested. . />-.

A hurry-scurry , was , arranged to take place at the ■ close of the regular programme, but owing to the lateness' of the hour, . the .racewas postponed :until, 5 o'clock this evening. It is,, we believe, contemplated fo- arrange a second series of matches to take place : shortly.