THE MARATHON

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22956, 11 August 1936, Page 9

THE MARATHON

WON BY A JAPANESE BRITISH RUNNER SECOND SWIMMING FINALS DECIDED (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) BERLIN, August 9. The Associated Press Berlin correspondent says there is ideal weather and 18,000 people were present at the swimming events. Miss De Lacey was among the leaders in the semifinal of the 100 metres until 25 metres, when Miss Campbell spurted, turned first, and maintained a long lead until 40 metres from the finish, where Miss Den Ouden challenged, the Argentinian winning in a splendid finish by a touch. The final of the men's 100 metres free-style ended sensationally, the Hungarian, Csik beating the muchfancied Japanese. The American record-breakers, Fick and Fischer, led early, but Yusa, turning just ahead of Taguchi and Csik, gained half a yard from the push-off, Fick, spurting, drew almost level, Taguchi being inches behind, then, with Yusa, Aria, Taguchi and Fick practically in line, Csik, exerting his utmost sprinting powers, won by a touch. Herr Hitler's entry into the stadium amid the plaudits of 100,000 people was the signal to start the Marathon. The title-holder, Zabala (Argentine), started at a rattling pace arid led from the arena, followed by Harper. Zabala continued at high speed, and at eight miles was running with marvellous ease a minute ahead of the Portuguese, Diaz. Huge crowds lined the route, applauding the runners. Harper ran into second place at 13 miles, but was behind Zabala. Son joined Harper at half-way, where Zabala's time was lhr llmin 29sec, and Harper and Son lhr 12min 19sec. Zabala continued to force the pace, Harper and Son hanging on grimly, waiting his cracking, which came at 18 miles, where the Argentinian halted a few minutes. Son immediately drew ahead, with Harper at the heels of Zabala, who again started. After 11 miles of hot concrete road lined with grandstands, the runners re-entered the welcome shade of Grunewald Forest. Zabala retired at 20 miles, leaving the English and Japanese runners to face a gruelling finish. Son was wildly acclaimed on entering the stadium, and amid a trumpet fanfare finished extremely fresh. Son is a Korean peasant. Owens, as might have been expected, gave the United States a magnificent send-off in the 400 metres relay, which the succeeding runners (Metcalfe and Draper) increased, enabling Wykoff, who has now assisted America to win the event three times, to get home by nearly 20 yards. Italy snatched second place from Germany in a terrific finish. Holland expected to be well placed owing to the possession of Osendarp, but the best European sprinter was disqualified through dropping his baton. When the United States team mounted the dais to receive the laurel wreaths and medals, Owens, remembering that his fellow negro, Metcalfe, although he had been in two Olympiads, has never been in first place, pushed him into the highest position. The spectators, including Herr Hitler, tumultuously cheered the Americans after the Anthem had been played. The British quarter-milers, who had been regarded as the strongest portion of the team, somewhat redeemed the reputation of British athletes by winning the 1600 metres relay. Fritz gave Canada a lead in the first lap, with America second; but Rampling, running magnificently in the second lap, outdistanced the American Young and the veteran Canadian negro Edwards, finishing seven feet ahead. Roberts put Britain three yards ahead at the end of the third lap, and Brown dashed home five yards to the good, despite the American Fitch running himself out to the point of collapse. Britain's first track victory was received with great acclamation. The women's relay was a tragedy for Germany, which yesterday created a world record. When Marie Dollinger, the third string, was handing on the baton to Use Doerfeldt, Germany had a six yards' lead and appeared to be certain of victory, but the passing was fumbled and the baton fell. A tremendous groan rose up from the spectators, and Herr Hitler threw up his hands in a gesture of dismay. Use Doerfeldt walked off the track weeping as Helen Stephens, the American record-breaker, swept on to victory, the United States team equalling the Olympic record. There were 20 entries in the women's high jump. They did not include the title-holder, Jean Shiley (United States). Kendall's time in the semi-final yesterday was 59.95ec. He is the only Australian ever to break the minute for the 100 metres. Miss de Lacey's swim likewise was the fastest ever of an Australian woman in the 100 metres. The Hindu, Swami, finished thirtyseventh in the Marathon, and collapsed on the tape. He was sent to hospital with stomach cramp. Harper is a Yorkshire bricklayer. Following are the results:— ATHLETICS 400 METRES RELAY FINAL United States, 39.8 sec. a world record 1 Italy, 41.1 sec 2 Germany, 41.2 sec 3 Argentina, 42.25ec 4 Canada, 42.75ec 5 1600 METRES RELAY FINAL Britain (Wolff, Rampling, Roberts, Brown), 3min 9sec .. .. 1 United States, 3min Usee .. .. 2 Germany, 3min 11.8 sec .. .. 3 Canada, 3min 11.8 sec (equal) .. 3 Sweden, 3min 13sec 5 Hungary, 3min 14.8 sec .. .. 6 MARATHON Aitei Son (Japan), 2hr 29min 19.2 sec 1 Ernest Harper (Britain), 2hr 31min 23.25ec 2 (Both breaking Olympic record.) Shortyu Nan (Japan), 2hr 31min 42sec 3 Tamila (Finland), 2hr 32min 43sec " • • 4 Then Muinonen (Finland), Coleman (South Africa), Robertson (Britain), Gibson (South Africa), Tarkiainen (Finland), Enochsson (Sweden).

WOMEN'S 400 METRES RELAY FINAL United States, 46.95ec 1 Britain, 47.Csec 2 Canada, 47.8 sec 3 Italy, 48.7 sec 4 Holland, 48.8 sec 5 Germany dropped the baton and was disqualified. WOMEN'S HIGH JUMP Chak, 1.62 metres (approximately sft 3 7-10 in) 1 Odam and' Kaun failed at that height. Odam with 1.60 metres won second place, Kaun failing at that height. Miss Carter (Australia) was eliminated at 1.58 metres. HEAVY-WEIGHT WRESTLING FINAL Palusalu (Estonia) 1 Nyman (Sweden) *■ Hornfischer (Germany) .. .. a WATER POLO Belgium drew with Holland, 1—1; Switzerland beat Iceland, 7—l. HOCKEY Sweden beat Belgium, 2—o; Holland beat France, 3—l. SWIMMING MEN'S 100 METRES FREESTYLE FINAL Csik (Hungary), 57.65ec .. .. 1 M. Yusa (Japan), 57.95ec .. .. * S. Arai (Japan), 58sec .. .. J Taguchi (Japan), 58.1 sec .. .. 4 Fischer (Germany), 59.35ec .. o P. Fick (America), 59.75ec .. & Lindegren (America), 59.95ec .. 7 WOMEN'S 100 METRES FREESTYLE FIRST SEMI-FINAL Fraulein Mastenbroek (Holland), 66.45ec (an Olympic record) .. 1 Fraulein Arednt (Germany), 67.75ec Miss Rawls (America), 68.5 sec 3 Miss Wagner (Holland), 68.65ec.. 4 SECOND SEMI-FINAL Miss Campbell (Argentina), 66.65ec • • • • • • l Miss Willi den Ouden (Holland), 66.75ec • •• •• % Miss M'Kean (America), 68.9 sec 3 Miss Lap (America), 69.65ec .. 4 Miss E. De Lacey (Australia) .. 5 The first three and the fastest fourth qualify for the final to-mor-row. WOMEN'S 200 METRES BREASTSTROKE FIRST SEMI-FINAL Miss Maehata (Japan), 3min 3.lsec • 1 Miss I. Sorensen (Denmark), 3min 6sec 2 Fraulein Holzner (Germany), 3min B.lsec 3 Fraulein Waalberg (Holland), 3min 9sec ' 4 SECOND SEMI-FINAL Fraulein Genenger (Germany), 3min 2.Bsec 1 Fraulein Kastein (Holland), 3min 92sec 2 Miss D. Storey (Britain), 3min 9.Bsec 3 Miss Isberg (Sweden), 3min 11.4 sec 4 The first three and the fastest fourth qualified for the final. WATER POLO Britain defeated Jugoslavia 4—3; Germany defeated Czechoslovakia 6—l; Sweden defeated Iceland 10—0; Hungary defeated Malta 12—0; America defeated Uruguay 2—l; France defeated Japan 8—0; Austria defeated Switzerland 20—0. The competition was run on league lines, not knock-out. WRESTLING FINALS WELTER-WEIGHT Svedberg (Sweden) 1 Schaffer (Germany) .... .. 2 Virtsnen (Finland) 3 MIDDLE-WEIGHT Johannson (Sweden) 1 Schweikert (Germany) .. .. 2 Palotas (Hungary) 3 BANTAM-WEIGHT Loerincz (Greece) 1 Svensson (Sweden) 2 Brendel (Germany) 3 FEATHER-WEIGHT Erkan (Turkey) 1 Reini (Finland) 2 Karlsson Sweden) 3 LIGHT-WEIGHT Cadier (Sweden) 1 Bietates (Latvia) 2 Neo (Estonia) 3 FOOTBALL Peru defeated Austria 4—2, after extra time. GERMAN GIRLS IN TEARS BERLIN, August 9. Herr Hitler received the German relay team and commiserated with them in their misfortune. He shook hands with the weeping Fraulein Doerfeldt, saying: " Never mind, you did splendidly." General Goering, Dr Goebbels, and Herr von Schammer, the Nazi sports leader, also received the team. The official agency states that all sympathised with the team, adding that it would certainly have won but for the mishap. It adds that the girls were all in tears throughout the afternoon. The British girl relay team included Miss Brown, a sister of A. G. K. Brown, who ran last in the British lap of 1600 metres. International observers considered that Rampling ran the finest 400 metres of the Games. He made up 15 yards, giving Britain a commanding lead in the relay. Private watches made his time just outside 46sec. Zabala fell from exhaustion when he dropped out of the Marathon, and was sent to hospital suffering from cramp in the calves. STATUS OF. SWIMMERS BERLIN, August 9. The International Swimming Federation conference decided that baths or surfing attendants cease to be amateurs by engaging directly or indirectly in duties for remuneration, but 90 days after ceasing such employment the National Swimming Union is empowered to reinstate them. The conference ruled that teachers of swimming at schools and colleges do not forfeit their amateur status provided they teach only amateur swimming without additional remuneration, and do not coach for competitions. The conference also ruled that the amateur status of a swimmer will not be endangered by participating purely in life saving events, but swimming surf races are rigidly excluded from the Olympiad. CSIK'S SENSATIONAL WIN LONDON, August 10. (Received August 10, at 11 p.m.) The Sun-Herald Agency's special correspondent at Berlin says: " Csik's 100 metres triumph was a classic example of victory by a hun-dred-to-one outsider. The public regarded a struggle between the

Japanese and Americans as a foregone conclusion and the race was half over before it was realised that a hush-hush champion had entered the field. The story of Csik's secret training, outdoing the Japanese at their own game—terrific self-discipline and cruelly hard work, combined with a shrewd summing up of his rivals' ability—produced one of the biggest sensations of the Olympiad. Csik visited Berlin three weeks ago, but attracted little attention as it was assumed he was merely familiarising himself with the conditions. He returned to Hungary, and was forgotten, but it is now known that the sole purpose of his presence was to study the methods of the Japanese in full training. His great performance did not surprise friends because he recorded amazing times in Hungary." Mr R. A. Hewins, the Observer's special correspondent at Berlin, summing up the Olympiad, says: " First and foremost, this has been Owens's Olympiad. This delightful, modest and extremely intelligent 21-year-old ITegro in a single week completely revolutionised the speed events and has done in his sphere what Nurmi did for long-distance running, namely, opened up entirely new possibilities for the human race. One of the big surprises has been the failure of the Japanese, probably due to over-training, but they suffered from chilly, wet weather." THE EMPIRE GAMES LONDON, August 10. (Received August 10, at 11 p.m.) The special correspondent of the Australian Associated Press at Berlin says the Empire Games Federation, at a meeting in Olympic Village, resolved that the importance of the games at Sydney in 1938 warranted the provision of a cinder track, but if this could not be provided Sydney Cricket Ground would be acceptable. Mr Alderson promised that Australia would do its utmost to secure a cinder track. The federation approved the draft programme, except for deleting the quarter-mile backstroke. ■Rowing and sculling were included on Mr Alderson's stating that Australia was disappointed that there was no rowing in the London games, seeing that England was the home of rowing. Canada and England indicated that it was unlikely that they would send crews. The federation rejected a proposal to introduce metric distances. It was decided to use the fresh-water North Sydney swimming pool, despite Mr Alderson pointing out the adverse effect of chlorinated water on the Australian swimmers at Berlin and elsewhere. It was agreed to accept three entries per event per nation, including cycling. The Olympic cycling delegates expressed the opinion that Australia must be prepared for small entries in some events. The only assurance of strong representation came from Dr Porritt, who said New Zealand would send the largest team possible. SCENES AT FOOTBALL MATCH LONDON, August 10. (Received August 10, at 10.15 p.m.) The Daily Sketch's Berlin correspondent says: " The International Football Federation is secretly investigating amazing scenes in the ' soccer' match between Austria and Peru following a Peruvian defender ignoring the ball and kicking an opponent, who went off but returned. The Peruvians, declaring that another player had been sent on as a substitute, assembled in mid field, shouting and gesticulating. Dr Bauwens, a German referee, went on the field and attempted to smooth over matters. One thousand Peruvian spectators, shrieking and waving flags, leaped- over the barriers, rushed on the field and kicked and punched the Austrian players. A Peruvian put his hand in his hip pocket, apparently to draw a revolver, but Dr Bauwens seized and overpowered him. Some of the delegates to the federation demand that the Peruvians be suspended and asked to leave Germany." LATER RESULTS BERLIN, August 10. (Received August 11, at 1.30 a.m.) R. Masters (Australia), with 56.72 points, was placed eighth in the first group of high diving after the compulsory dives had been carried out. R. Denger (United States), 74.86, headed the group, T. Shibahara (Japan, 69.84, was second, and A. Greene (United States), 68.64, third. The 100 kilometres road race resulted as follows: Robert Charpentier (France) .. 1 Guy Lopedic (France) .. .. 2 Ernst Nievergelt (Switzerland) 3 Fritz Scheller (Germany) .. .. 4 The Australians, Wheeler and Johnson, were unplaced.