AMATEUR ATHLETICS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23953, 31 October 1939, Page 7

AMATEUR ATHLETICS

FIRST EVENING MEETING The first of this reason’s evening sports meetings, held under the auspices of the Otago Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, was run off on the Caledonian Grounds last evening, a cold wind making conditions unpleasant for competitors and spectators. The meeting was completed in good time, the two cycling events being held at the same time as the track events were in progress. E. Hely (Anglican) put up a good showing in the 100 Yards, which he won in the excellent time of lOsec. He was. however, aided by a following wind. E S. Brook (Dunedin) ran well in the Junior 880 Yards, winning from J. Hislop (Anglican). In the Mile Open W. Burrows (Mornlngton), another young runner, finished convincingly with a 40-yards lead after a fast final lap. His time was 4mln 28 3-ssec, and he should be prominent in future meetings. Only two cycling events were held. J. McConnell winning the Half-mile President’s Handicap and M. McLachlan the Mile and a-half Handicap, both finishes being extremely close. The following were the results 100 Yards.—E Hely (Ang.). 4yds, 1; S. Smith (Leith), Viyds. 2; A. McCartney (C.S.) 9yds, 3. Time. lOsec. Won by half a yard, with a yard between second and third. 380 Yards (Junior).—B, S. Brook (Dunedin), 70yds, 1; J. Hislop (Ang.). 70yds, 2. Time, 2min 13 l-ssec. Won on the tape in an exciting finish. One Mile.—W Burrows (Morn.), 110yds, 1; F. Sanders (Morn.), 190yds, 2; C. McGregor (Cav.), I4oyds, 3. Time, 4min 28 3-ssec. Won easily by 40 yards, with the third man eight yards back. Seven 100 Yards (under 16 years).—J. N. Ingram (0.8.H.5.), 3yds, 1; T. C. Timpany (0.8.H.5.), scr, 2: A. J Rennie (K.H.S.), 3yds, 3. Time, llsec. Won by two yards, with three yards Detween second and third. 220 Yards Secondary School Handicap. —E. E. McPherson (scr) 1, N S. Johnston (15yds) 2, H, R. Rowley (18yds) 3. Time, 25 l-ssec. Won by two yards, with a foot between the second and third men. 75 Yards (boys under 14 years).—A. Middlemas (2yds) 1. R McDermott (7yds) 2. D, Wilson (10yds) 3. Time, 11 l-ssec. 75 Yards (women).—Miss K Burns (D.S.A.), 4yds, 1; Miss M Dodds (Dn.). 2Jyds, 2; Miss B. Campbell (D.S.A.). syds, 3. Time, 9 l-ssec. Wor by half a yard each way. 440 Yards Interclub Relay.—Leith (A. L. Murray, C. Blackledge. B. A Timms, S. V. Avent), 10yds, 1; Civil Service (R. McLevle, J. L. Gerken, R. McLachlan, H. J. Tyrle), scr, 2; Anglican (E. Hely, A. L. Murray, G. Budge, R. Naumann), 7yds, 3. Time, 48sec. High Jump.—V. Phypers (Civil Service). Bin. 1; A. R. Duff (University), scr, 2; T. Beatson (St. Kilfla), 4in. 3. Height, sft 41n. There were 14 entries. Shot Putt.—R. McLay (C.S.), scr, 1; R. Emmerson (Cav.), 3}ft. 2; W. Ireland (Ang.), Ift, 3. Distance, 32ft lin. CYCLING EVENTS Half-mile President’s Handicap.—Final: J. McConnell (25yds) 1, C. Hansen (scr) 2, R. Laws (100yds) 3. Time, Imln 7 l-ssec. Won by half a wheel, with the third man half a length back. One Mile and a-half Handicap.—M. McLachlan (150yds) 1, C. Flowers (90yds) 2. A. Kelly (150yds) 3. Time. 3min 34 4-ssec. Won by half a length, the third man being a wheel back.