AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13834, 22 February 1907, Page 5

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Pis United Pmss Association.) 'CKIUSTOHURCH, February 21. Tho eighteenth championship meeting held under tho auspices of the, New Zealand Amateur Atiilctib Association was opened this afternoon on tho Exhibition sports ground, and will he concluded on Saturday. Tho inept ing :s tho most important, athletic event held sinco tho Shrubb. Uiiffcy meeting, and the competitors, who munber over 150, como from all parts of tho colony. The weather this .afternoon was very fine, and although tho attendance of spectators was not. large at tho opening, it improved greatly (luring tho afternoon, and at its maximum was estimated at over--10,000. The ground is, of course, a. now one, hut it was in good condition, and some, ereditablo performances were put up. The feature of tho Hireling so fur is tho extraordinary succors of tho Wellington men, tho representatives from that p'rovinco having up Io the present practically carried everything before them. Of the championship events they wero first and second in the 100 Yards Flat, 440 Yards Flat, Long •lump, and Putting tho Weight, first and third in tho 120 Yards Hurdles, and second i't the Mile Flat.. Up to Iho prosent-thcy have scored 47 points for the championship shield, Canterbury lining second with 14 point*, and Olago Ihird'with 8. Auckland and Southland have not scored yet. Tho Wellington representatives would liayo done even better than they have done had it not been for the fact, that they lest the Threemile Walk, which they looked upon as a certainty, owing to H. K. Kerr being railed o!f toward the latter part nf the race, and when he had established a big lead. The raco was a somewhat curious one. For tile first few laps I'. H. Stubberfield (of Chri.itchurch), Iho present champion, was leading, ■bi'ing followed by A. C. If. Rowland (Canterbury), and H. li Kerr (Wellington), in -that, order. Both tho Christclmrcli men were walking with nil easy style, and apparently without effort, but Kerr seemed to Iw very uncomfortable, and was walking in a stilf, jerky sort of style. At the fifth lap Kerr changed his style to a kind of springy wall;, which was at once commented upon. He increased his pj.ee considerably, however, and soon had Rowland and Stubberfield well behind. Rowland, uho had passed •Stubberfield. certainly made a_ good attempt to reach Korr again, but bis challenge resulted in Kerr putting on a spurt, which absolutely killed Rowland's effort. Shortly afterwards Korr was warned that _he was departing from the proper walk, and for a time he adopted a more accurate style. He brake again, howevsr, and was called olf. At the time ho was in a. very loadmg position, and had ho continued would most undoubtedly lmve won. Some dissatisfaction was manifested at, the course taken, and Kerr was cheered when he reached the pavilion. SUibbarnclrt appeared to tiro at a. fairly early stage of tho race, and ho was soon outdistanced by Rowland, who was in gdo<l form. The walking of Stubberfield and Rowland was very fair, and no exoeption. was taken to their styles. The meeting was very well managed, all the events being got off up to time. Saturday will bo tho concluding day.

Tho following aro tho results:— rsros FLAT HANDICAP. First prize, trophy valued nt £2: second, trophy value:! Nt £1 ' ■ J

Fust Heat.-M. C. Segers (Gyds), 1; 11. S. Williams (21yds), 2. Ako started: D. Hedpath (4Jyds). Won on tho tape. Time 7 4-ssec.

Second Heat.-F. E. Bowen (Gyds), 1; D. M'Phiul (25yds), 2. Also started: 'H. Dawson (Uyds), T. H. Henderson (J.'.yds). Time, 7 4-ssec.

Third Heat.—T. Ruddocks (syds), 1; W. Page (7}yds), 2. Also started: E. Bridge (41yds), P. n. North (3yds), and T. Huroti (Gjycls). Won easily after a big rush. Time, 7 4-ssec.

Fourth Heat.-G. F. Drurv (svd«), 1: A. Anderson (61yds), 2. Also started: AV. J. Munro (3yds). Time, 7 4-ssec. Fifth Heat—AV. J. O'Kane (2yds), 1; A. J. Arlow (s.lyds), 2. Also started: T. MtJlnrg (7yds). AVon cosily. Time, S l-ssec. Sixth Heat.-H. F. Co Q k (4yds). 1: E. North (2yds), 2. Also started: A. C. Kitto (S.vds). Time, 8 l-Secc. ' Seventh Heat,-N. N. Smith (7yds). 1; A. Hoare (2£yds), 2. Also started: H. G. Chevis (4yds). AVon easily. Time, 8 l-Sfcc. Serail Final.—First Heat: T. Enddoelc (syds), 1;. F. E. Bowen (Gyds). 2. Also started: M. C. Segers (Gvda). Time, Bsec. Second Heat: N. N. Smith (7yds), 1; G F. Drury (syds), 2. Also started': 11. ]?. Cook (4yds). Tinw, 7 4-ssec.

T. Rudd.ock (syds) 1 N. N. Smith (7yds) o Also started: P. E. Bowen (Cyds) and H. P. Cook (4yds). Ruddock got into a good position fit the half-distance, and coming away at a fast rate ho won by about a. couple of feet from Smith, the other ■ two being somo distance behind. Time, 7 Msec. HIGH JUMP HANDICAP. Prizes, trophies valued at £2 and £1. G. H. Davies (4Jin), sft 7Jin .. ~ 1 ' J. M'Lachhn (sin), Bft 7jin .. .. 2' F. V. Robinson Win), sft GJin ... 3 The other competitors were: C, L, Orbell (scratch), C. C. Laurie (scratch), C. P. ]>. Cook (lin), L. M'Kay Win), J. O'Connor (4Jin), AV. Page (sm), D. Reapath (ajin), S. Mnltluia (6in), and T. Ruddock (Gin).

lOOxns FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion, P. E. Drake (Chrislenurcli). World's amateur record, 9 3-ssec, W. Kelly, 190 G. English amateur record, 9 <l-sscc, A. F. Duffey, 1901. Australasian and New Zealand amateur records, 9 4-ssec, J. II Hempton, February, 1832, and W. T.'Macphcrson, February, 1891. Siandiird time, 10 l-ssec.

First Heat.—H. Goodbehere (Wellington), 1; P. C. Stokes (Southland), 2. Also started: P. 15. Drake (Canterbury) and A. Hoaro (Otago). Won on the tape. Time. 10 2-ssec. Second Heat.—H. Henderson (Wellington), 1; S. P. Bass (Otago), 2. Also started: G; P. Drnry (Canterbury) and E. E. Fisher (Wellington). Won easily. Time, 10 l-ssec. Third Heat.—W. Anderson (Canterbury), 1; W. H. Pollock (Wellington), 2. Also started: K. Nosh, (Southland). Won easily. Time, 10 3-ssee.

Semi-Fina!s.-First Heat: B. Goodbehere (Wellington), 1; S. P. Bass (Otago), 2. Also started: P. C. tokes (Southland). AVon on the tape after a good race. Time, 10 l-ssec. Second Heat: H. Henderson (Wellington), 1; W. Anderson (Canterbury), 2. Also started: W. H. .Bollock (Wellington). AVon by a yard, the winner having the raco well in hand all the way. Time, 10 2-sscc.

H. Henderson (Wellington) ~ ~ 1 B. Goodbehere (Wellington) .. .. 2 F. Bass (Otago) 3 AV.'Anderson (Canterbury .. .. i Time 10 1-5 see..

After seven 1 futile attempts the men were got away to a beautiful even start. Henderson promptly cut out the pace, and he was closely followed by Goodbehere, the other two befog left behind. Henderson improved his position, and. after a fine spurt, won by two yards, Bass being threo yards behind Goobbehere.

HALF-MILE FLAT HANDICAP. Standard, 2min. Now Zealand record, Imin 5B l-ssec. W. Trembath, 40yds 1 G. S. Collyns, 38yds 2 J. M. Ford, 83yds 3

Also started: J. Dowio 15yds, T. M'CfiHum SOvels, E. AV. Thompson 20yds. E. J. AVilliams 30yds, AV. O. Berryman 30yda. C. D. Cowan 35yds, G. D. Brown 45yds, P. Scott 45yds, E. Williams 50yds, E. J. M'Lennan 50yds, A. J. Ar'ow 50yds. H. Titchencr 55yds, A. Foster 55yds. B. S. Field 55yds, S. ,T. Ellis 00yds, A. V. Thomson 65yds. W. Page 65yds.

Ford led until half the distanco had been covered, when Trembath,. who was running very stropgiy and with a fine stride, passed those ahead of him. and raced along with Ford. He then drew away, and won by sevcrwl yards. Ford being beaten at the tape by Collyns. Time, Imin 58sec.

LONG JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion, G. P. Kcddoll (Dunedin). English and world's amateur record. 24ft lljin, P. O'Connor (Irish champion),' 1901. Australasian amateur record, 23ft 7im, M. Eosengrave, 1896. New Zealand amateur record, 21ft Sin, G. P. Kcddell, March 1900.

Standard, 21ft. L. Mackay (Wellington), 20ft 6»in .. .. 1 AV. 11. Pollock (Wellington), 20ft 4Jin .. 9 C. L. Orbel! (Canterbury), 20ft 2?. in .. 3

The oilier competitors were: C. M. Gilra-y (Otago), I). J. Dansey (Otago), A. Halligan (Wellington), J. L. Anderson (Canterbury). The champion, 0. P. Keddcll (Otago) hod entered, but did not compete.

TIIRBE JIILE WAMv CHAMPIONSHIP. Present cbampion. P. 11. Slubbarfield (ChrisLchurcli). World's amateur record, 21min 9 ]-ssec, P. Murray. 1883. English amateur record, 21min Msec, W. ..I. Slurgess, 1897. Australiisian amateur record, Slrnin .% l-ssec, A. Barrett. 16D7. New Zealand amateur record, 21min li7sec, D. Wilson, November, 1837. Standard, Elruiii. A. ft AT. Rowland (Canterbury) .. 1

P. 11. Slubbcrfield (Canterbury)

11. E. Kerr (Wellington) a'.so started, but was called off during the ninth lap on account of breaking lrom the walk. Time, 32raia alscc.

. For the first few laps (he three men kept well together, the order being Stubberfiold, Rowland, and Kerr. Tho two Canterbury men were swinging along with an easy style, but Kerr appeared to bo walking stifty, and at times with difficulty. During the fourth. lap Stubberfiold gave 'the lend to 'Rowland. Tho pace thon quickened, and StubbarficH corniced, to fall behind, ands atut^-jjtb.

fop-he was soveral yardg to tho rear of Kerr. In the, nest lap Beit took tho lead, awl immediately sot a pace, which enabled Turn to draw away from tho other competitors. Hia walk,,however, was a little questionable, and lio wis cautioned. Rowland dropped several yards behind Kerr, and in tho/eighth, kp ho made a desperate- attempt to' regain his -lost ground, but Kerr responded by putting on another spurt, which carried him further away still StuoberCold was hopelessly in'the rear, and Kerr continued to gain with every stride. Again exception was taken to hia walk, and in the ninth, lap lie- was called off. Rowland- and Stubberfield finished, the former being' a long way ahead.

PUTTING THP IGlb WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (from 7ft' circle). Present champion, B. (i. Rains (Oxford). World's amateur record, 49ft 6in, Wesley Cox, 1905. Knglisb. amateur record, 46ft sSin, D. Horgan, 1891. Australasian amateur.record, 4«t 3in, W. O'Reilly, 1902. New Zealand amateur lecord, 40ft 3in, R. 6. 1900. Standard, 30ft Oin. G. Tliomassen (Wellington), 36ft lOin .. 1 L. If'Kay (Wellington), SBft B}in ! .. .. 2 W. C. Do Thier (Canterbury), 35ft SJin '.. 3 T. A. O'Grady (Auckland), R. G. Rains (Canterbury), and A. Juriss (Canterbury) also competed. , It was expected that tho present champion (R. G. Ruins) would win the event, but ho and Juriss were disqualified. ONE MILE PLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion, 11. G. Burk (Dunedih). World's amateur record, '1011111 15 3-ssec, J. Conneff (America). English amateur record, 4mm 16 4-ssec, J. Binks, 1902. Australasian and New Zealand amateur record, 4min 2isec, A. A. Shrubb, 1903. Standard, 4nun 30scc.

H. G. Burk (Otago) 1 'J. Bradbury (Wellington) .. '.. 2 J. 11. Prendevillo (Wellington) ~ 3 Al'llosling (Wellington) ' 4 C. S. M'Oirily (Canterbury) and J. W. ll'ooro (Canterbury) also starte<l l but did not finish. After tho start Gosling took tho lead, and during the first, two'laps he made the running for Bradbury, who was following, Burk being third and Prendoville- fourth. During tho third lap Bradbury took the lead, and Gosling then fell into third position behind Burk. Prendeville being fourth. On entering the 'straight Burk put on a beautiful spurt, which ho sustained until .the, finish. He passed Bradbury, and Won by a short 15 yards; Prendeville being about 25 yards away. Time, •lmin 2G;oc.

220 yds FLAT HANDICAP. Standard, 22 4-ssec. New Zealand record, 22 3-ssec. First prize, trophy, valued at £i; second prize, trophy, valued at £1.

i''irst Itout.—V. &. jjowoii, 35yds, 1; CI. BnidU-y, 21yds, 2; A, C. Kitto, 15yds, 2. Also started: 1!. N. North oyds. G. AV. Brown 10yd>, 11. Dawson 3yds, 1). M'Phail syds, AV. J. Munro Gyds, A. P. Campbell 10yds, T. K. Williams 13yds. Won on tho tape. Time, 23 2-ssw.

Second Heat.—H. M'Corkindale, Gyds, 1; D. Hedpath, 12yds, 2; 11. S. Williams, syds, 3. Also started: P. C. Stokes 4yds, A. Hoare Gyds, T. H. Henderson 10yds, F. M'Clury 17yds. Won on tlw tape. Time, 22 4-ssec. Third Hcai.-W. IVomMh Gyds, 1; G. A. ■Drake, 15yds, 2; C. W. Hadfield. 18yds, 3. Also started: R. Bridge syds, R. Nash syds, G. I'\ Drury 10yds, C. D. Cowan 12yds, M. C, Segers 14yds. Won on the tapo after a good finish. Time, 23sec. Final G. A. Drake, 15yda 1 W. Trombath, Gyds .. .•. ~ 2 CI. Bradley, 21ydg 3 All qualified started, Won by a yard. Time, 22 3-ssec.

Hum lIUEDLES CHAMPIONSHIP (10 flights, 3ft Ojn). Present champion, G. P, Kcddell (Dunedin). World's amateur record, 15 l-ssoc, A. Kraengleitt (America),' 1898, on cinders; 15 3-secc on grass, 1901. ■English amateur record, 15 3-sscc, A. Kraenglein, 1001. Australasian and New Zealand amateur record, G. W. Smith, 15 4-ssec, 1901. Standard,. 10 l-ssec.

• I'irst Heat.-H. T. Cook (Wellington), 1; J. Andorson (Canterbury), 2. Also started: T. S. Euddock (Otago). Won on the tape. Time, 1G 4-ssec.

Second Heat.—A. Halligan (Wellington), 1; C. L. Orbell (Canterbury), 2. Also started: AY. ,T. O'Kono (Otago). Halligan hod the race in hand all the way, but Orbell just beat O'Kano for second place; Time, 163-ssec. Third Heat.—lT. St. A. Murray (Canterbury), 1; C. 11. Gilray (Otago), 2. Also started: R. Dansey (Otago). Murray led all the way, and won comfortably. Time, 164-ssec. _ Seini-Finals.—First heat: A. Halligan (Wellington), 1; J. Anderson (Canterbury), 2. Also started: C. M. Gilray (Otago. Anderson led throughout the distance, but Ha,llig«n came away with a great xush at the finish, and won on the tape. Time. 16 2-ssee. Second: beat: H. T. Cook (Wellington), 1; H. St, A. Murray (Canterbury), 2. Also started: C. L Orbell (Canterbury). Time, 10 3-sseo. Final. ■A. Halligan (Wellington) „. ... 1 J. Anderson (Canterbury) ,„ ... <2 H. T. Cook (Wellington) .. .. S Also started: H. St. A. 'Murray (Canto bury), i ' ''.•■• Anderson was leading up to 100 yards, when he slackened up, and who madntained his rate of speed, passed him, and finished six inches aliead.. Murray fell at tho fifth hurdle. Time, 16 2-osec.

440 yds FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present, champion, P, E. Drake (Cliristchurob). , World's amateur record; SI. W. Long. (America), 47sec, 1900. English' amateur record, 48Jr.ec, H. Tindall, 1883, and S.'C: Brcdin, 1895. Australasian, amateur record, 601 see, AV.' T. Maepberson,' 1893, New Zealand amateur record, 50 2-sseo, "W. T. Macplicrson, February, 1891, and L. B. Webster, March, 1903. Standardi 52sec, First Hcat.-J. "Wilton. (Wellington), 1; I/.' B. Webster. (Wellington),, 2; B. J. Williams, (Wellington), 8. Also started: P. G. Drake (Canterbury), H. G. Clovis (Auckland), AV. Anderson (Canterbury), H. M'Corkindalo (Otago). Drake was leading during •tieearlier stages of the race, but Wilton came away very last, and won comfortably, ' Time, oisec. Second Heat—E. Goodbehere. (Wellington), 1; E. E. Fisher (Wellington), 2; H. G. Burk (Otago), 3. ■ Also started: C. P. Binns (Canterbury), and J. W. Ellis (Canterbury). Fisher led until near the finish, when Goodbehere passed him. Tinw, 52 l-ssec. Final. L. B. AVebster (Wellington) .. .. 1 E. E. Fisher (Wellington) .. .. 2 H. G. Burk (Otago) 3 E. J. Williaina (Wellington) ..v 4 Also started: J". Wilton (Wellington)'.. Webster went to the front immediately, but ho was passed by Fisher. The lattor, however, did not maintain his advantage, and Webster passed him again, and won comfortably. Goodbehere, the sixth man, did net start. Time, 52 l-Ssee, HOP, STEP, AJT-D JUMP HANDICAP. World's record, 50ft o{in, D. Shanalian (Ireland). First prize, trophy, valued at £2; second prize, trophy, valued at'fl. G. Thomasscn (3ft 9iu), 45ft Pin .. .. 1 T.. Hiroti (2ft. 9in), 44tt 3in 2 R. C. Mason (2ft), 43ft 7in 3 E. Dansey 2ft, T. Ruddock 2ft 6iiii J. M'Laohlan 2ft Gin, J. Davie 2ft 6in, R. N. North 3ft, R. E. Burt 4ft, D. Bedpath 4ft, IH. Titchencr sft Gin also competed,

ONE-MILE FLAT HANDICAP. New Zealand record, imin 223ec. Standard, 4min 30sco. First prize, trophy, valued at £2;

second prize, trophy, valued at £1. J. AV. Hecuan, 115 yds 1 AV. A. MWcnzic. 90yds 2 G. S. Collyns, 75yds 3 Also started: S.'W. Mooro 45yds, P. M'Callum 50yds, P. Soott 75vds, S. Malthus 90yds, H. S. Jones 95yds, W.H. Jones 95yds, R-. E. Burt 105yd3, A. Foster 105 yds, AV. AValsh 115 yds, A. Struthers 120 yds, A, V, Thomson • 135 yds. ; ' Heenan won easily, but thoro was a gieaif^ ,, **» struggle between Collyns and M'Kcnzie for second place. Time, -Imin 36 1-osec. 14'Jyns HURDLES HANDICAP. New Zealand record, 58 4-sscc. Standard, 61sec. First prtJSr trophy, valued at £2; second prize, trophy, valued' at £1, C. S. if'dully, 12yds 1 AV. Pago, 28yds 2 1 • T. Ruddock, 9yds 3 .Also.started: R. C. Mason scr, R. Dansey Cyds, AV. O. Benyman 14yds, F. V. Robinson 15yds, R. E. Burt 16yds. Pago lost ground by slowing up before taking tho hurdles, and M'Cully won-by about four yards. Time, G3 l-ssec. ONE-MILE CENTRE CHAMPIONSHIP • RELAY RACE. Open to teams of four men representing any one centre; each man to run 440 yds. Cuntsrbury (Murray, Binns, Williams, Ellis) ... 1 Otago (E. AVilliams, A. P. Campbell G. AV. Brown, A. Hoaro) .' ~ 2 Wellington (Gosling, Pallon, Bradbury, Webster) 3 Won easily by several lengths, Otago just gaining second place. Time, 3min 35 2-ssec.