INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT.

Otago Witness, Issue 2924, 30 March 1910, Page 54

INTERCOLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT.

CHRISTCHURCH, March 26. The students of Auckland University College, Victoria College (Wellington), and Otago" University, visiting Christchurch in connection with the Inter-University College tournament, were formally welcomed at 9 o'clock this morning in Canterbury College Hall. Professor Gabbatt (chairman of the Canterbury College Professorial Board,}, who presided, welcomed the visitors on behalf of Canterbury College. He predicted success for the tournament, but deprecated the* tendency to describe the tournament as an inter-university contest, stat- '.' ing that it was more correctly described as an inter-collegiate function. The speaker expressed approval of the system under which there was only one university (the examining body), the 'our colleges remaining teaching institutions. Mr J. C. Adams, (chairman of the Board of Governors of Canterbury /College) said that it was unnecessary for him to dwell on the advantages of such tournaments. He referred to the benefits of having one university • instead of four, and the opinion that in that respect no change should be ma-do. Any alteration would cause a lass of prestige, and to some extent a frustration of the purpose of the establishment of a university. When each college had large residential quarters attached to it. which he hoped each college would have very soon, it would then be lime enough to speak about each college becoming a university, and having the right to confer degrees. • The speaker concluded , by expressing his conviction that the contests would be very keenly fought out. Messrs A. G. Marshall (Auckland University College), J. M. Hogben (Victoria College, Wellington), and W. G. Uttley'(Otago University) made brief replies in acknowledgment of the welcome, and the function concluded with the interchange of cheers between the Canterbury College ■--.students and the visitors. "".The firing, for the Challenge Shield, presented by Professor Haslam, took place at the Redeliffs range this morning. Only . two. colleges entered teams —namely, Canterbury College and Victoria College (Wellington). ranges were fired —200yds, 500yds, and 600yds,—the total scores being:—Victoria College, 659; Canterbury College, 580. ' The tenms championships commenced on . the Avbnsi.de Club's courts this morning. whprs there was large a. attendancp of com-" peritons. Results to date are as follow: .MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Best of three sets. Advantage sets in final only. • . Present champion, L. S. Jennings (Christchurch), First Round. —L. S. Jennings (Christchurch) .beat C. H. Taylor (Victoria College), 6- 1 --0, 6—3; G. Gower (Otago University) beat N. A. Campbell (Auckland University College), o—6, 6—3, 6—3; T. D. Smith (Christchurch) beat B. H. Wyman (Auckland University College), 6—2, 6 —l; - 'A. S. Moody (Otago University) beat G. M. Cleghorn (Victoria College), 6—5, 6—2. MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. Best of three sets (advantage sets in final only). Present champions—L. S. Jennings and F. S. Wilding (Christchuirch). m First Round. 'A. S. Moody and G. Gower (Otago University) beat 8.. H. Wyman and N. A. Campbell (Auckland University College), 5—6, 6—5, 6—o; G. M. Cleghorn and D. Smith (Victoria College) beat F: N. H. Beamish and D. Seymour (Christchurch), 6—5. 3—6. 6—5; L. S. Jennings and T. D . Smith (Christchurch) beat B. Scott and N. R. Jacobsen (Auckland .University College). 6—l, 6—2; H. Widdowson and L. Partridge (Otago University) beat C. H. Taylor and J. C. M'Dowel (Victoria College), 6—2, 4—6, 6—4. Second Round. •A. S. Moody and G. Gower (Otago University) beat G. M. Cleghorn and D. Smith , (Victoria College). 6—5; 6—4;L. S. Jennings and T. D. Smith (Christchurch) beat H. Widdowson and L. Partridge (Otago l University), 6—l. 6—l. LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. one set nine up (advantage set in final only). Present champion—Miss B. I. L. Reeve (Victoria College). First Round. Miss B. D. Cross (Christchurch) beat Miss E. M'Eoughlin (Auckland University College), 9—l; Miss I. Tennant (Victoria College) beat Miss M. M'Ehvain (Auckland University-College), 9—2; Miss B. W. Grace (Christchurch) beat Miss Crawley (Otago University), 9—3: Miss L. Paterson (Christchurch) beat Miss Edwards (Otago University), 9—6; Miss K. M'lntosh (Victoria College) beat Miss M. Weston (Auckland Universitv College). 9—4: Miss B. I. L. 'Reeve (Victoria College) beat Miss Botting (Otago University), 9—l. LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES One set nine up (advantage set in final only). Present champions—Misses B. W. Grace and L. Paterson (Christchurch).First Round. Misses B. I. L. Reeve and J. Tennant '{Victoria College) beat Misses Botting and Haslett (Otago University), 9—l; Misses B. W. Grace and L. Paterson (Christchurch) beat Misses G. Saxon and Atkinson (Victoria' College), 9—2: Misses Edwards and Crawlev (Otago University) beat Misses M'Elwain and M. Western (Auckland University College). 9—4. Second Round. Misses B. Cross and D. Jameson. (Christchurch Collesre) beat Misses Woodhouse and Whitehead (Otago University), 9—l: Misses B. I. L. Reeve and J. Tennant (Victoria College) beat Misses E. M. M'Loughlin and M. Hav (Auckland University), 9—o: Misses B. Grace .and L. Paterson (Christchurch

College) beat Misses Edwards and Crawley (Otago University), 9—4; Misses K. M'lntosh and V. Saxon (Victoria College) beat Misses M. Vallance and Farrow (Christchurch College), 9- 4-. Third Round. Miss B. I. L. Reeve and J. Tennant (Victoria College) beat Misses B. Cross and D. Jameson (Christcnurch College), 9 —5. COMBINED CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES Best of three sets (advantage sets in final only):"' Present champions—Miss B. W. Grace and L, S. Jennings (Christchurch College). First Round. Miss Weston and B. Scott ' (Auckland beat Miss Boiling and A. S. Moody (Otago). 6—5, o—6, 6—5; Miss B. L- L. Reeve and G. M. Cleghorn (Victoria College) beat Miss B. W. Grace and L. S. Jennings (Christchurch), 6—4, 4—6, 6—4; Miss L. Paterson and F. K. H. Beamish (Christchurch) beat Miss Edwards and L. Partridge (Otago), 6—5, 6—2; Miss K. M'lntosh and D. S. Smith (Victoria College) beat Miss M'Elwain and B. H. Wigrnan (Auckland), 5-6, 6—2, 6—o. March 28. The ninth annual sports meeting, held at Lancaster Park to-day, in continuation of the series of contests, making up the New" Zealand University Tournament, presented several notable features. For the first time since the tournament was inaugurated, nine years ago, one college (Auckland University College) failed to secure a single point in the championship events, and the weakness of the northern representatives seems to be more pronounced than ever. Two new records were also established, the time for the 220 Yards Flat being .reduced from 23 3-ssec, put up by W. H. Moyes (Canterbury College) in 1904, to 23-2-ssec, recorded by R. Opie (Canterbury College) to-day; and that for 100 Yards Flat from 10 2-Bsec, previously standing to the credit of R. Hay (Auckland University College), to 10 l-10sec, the time achieved by R. Opie (Canterbury College). The shorter flat races and hurdle events were all done in good times, but the other performances were only moderate. The form shown by the Canterbury College representatives was, in the main, much superior to that'of the other competitors, no fewer than nine events being won by the Canterbury College men. The result was to give the college a large majority of points over the other affiliated colleges, and thus to secure to the college the possession of the championship shield for the coming year. Of 39 points possible Canterbury College scored 19, Victoria College (Wellington) 11, and Otago University 9; Canterbury College securing 10 wins, nine firsts and.a second, Victoria College nine wins, two firsts and seven seconds, and Otago University seven wins, two firsts and five seconds. The ground was in really very fine condition, and an unexpectedly bright 'afternoon brought out a, large attendance of spectators, mostly students and friends. Details of the different events are as follow: PUTTING 16lb WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Present champion, G. S. Collins (C.C.); University record, 35ft 7ain, H. Stowe, in 1903. ' • W. Grace (C.C.), 31ft 2in, ... ... I C. V. Baigent (0.U.), 29ft Biin... 2 W. H. Wills (A.U.C.),'29ft 5in... 3 M. C. Gudcc iC.C) and J. Wilson (V.C.) also competed. ONE MILE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, L. A. Dougall (C.C.); University record, 4min 36sec, L. A. Dougall (C.G.), 1909. L. A. Hougall (C.C.) ... 1 T. Rigg (V.C; 2 T. M. Haslett (0.U.) ...' 3 D. S. Smith (V.C.) and C. S. Thomas (C.C.) also started. Rigg led for the first lap, Dougall running second. At the end of the first lap Smith dropped out, and Thomas followed. Half a lap later Dougall made the pace, and drawing away from Rigg, won.by two yards; Time, 4min 37 l-ssec. 220 YARDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Former chirrfpioft, R. Opie (C.C); University record', 23 3-ssec, W. H. Moyes (C.C), 1904. R. Opie" (C.C.) ... :.. ... .•■• 1 A. T. Duncan (V.C.) 2 L. H. M-Bride (0.U.) 3 N. R. Jacobsen (A U.C), 0. J. Reid (0.U.), F. W. Schramm (C.C), and G. S. Strack (V.C.) also competed. . , Opie took the lead at an early stage of the race, and won by 10 yards. Time, 23 2-ssec, a new record. LONG JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. ' Former champion, Rev. F. Rands (0.U.). University record 21ft llin,. C"M. Gilray (0.U.), 1907. - -. J. N. Millar (0.U.), 20ft lin ... 1 G. S. MacKenzie (C.C). 19ft 6in 2 A. H. Bogle (V.C), 18ft lliin) 3 W. Alexander (0.U.), P. J. M'Namara (V C), J. B. Revnolds (A.U.C.), R. Young (C.C), and W. H. Davy (A.U.C) also competed. 120 YARDS HURDLES CHAMPION- - SHIP.

Former champion A. H. Bogle (V.C.). Best performance 17 l-ssec, T. N. Holmden (V.C), 1907. University standard x 17sec. ■ _ First heat: A. H. Bofrfe (V.C.) 1, R Lonsdale (CO.), 2. J. N. Millard (O.U. also started. Time. 17 4-ssec. Second heat: W. C. Harley (CO 1", C H. Strack (V.C) 2. Time, 18 3-ssec. Final. W. C Harley (C.C.) ... ... ... 1 A. H. Bogle (V.C) 2 C H. Strack (V.C) 3 R. Lonsdale (C.C.) also started; Lonsdale, whose course had previously been encroached on by another competitor, fell at the fourth hurdle from the finish. Harley and Bogle were together at the last hurdle, but the former was the quicker away, and won by a foot. 880 YARDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, L. A. Dousrall (C.C). University record 2min 3 l-ssec, A. S. Henderson (V.C), 1902. L. A. Dougall (C.C.) ... -...-- 1 A. T. Duncan (V.C.) 2 N. R. Jiscobsen (A.U.C) ... 3 C V. Baieent (O.U-). W. H. Davy (A.U.C), T. M. Haalett (0.U.). and C..S. Thomas (C.C.) also started. Thomas kd for the first lao; then Haslett took the lead, followed by Thomas and Dougall. When half a lap'from home Dougall drew away, and, increasing his lead, won by 10 yards. Time, 2min 7 3-ssec. HAMMER-THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, H. H. Hamilton (O-.U.).

University record . 103 ft 3in, J. Davie (0.U.), 1905. . . J. Wilson (V.C.), 98ft 3in ... 1 W. Rutherford (0.U.), 79ft lOin 2 A. J. Wigky (C.C.) and A. Hamilton (0.U.) also competed. 220 YARDS FLAT OPEN HANDICAP. F. Cook, 13yds 1 W. L. Paterson. scratch 2 R. Gallagher, Iyd behind scratch 3 These were the only starters. Time, 25 2-ssec. 1000 YARDS FLAT OPEN HANDICAP. N. Goldsbury, 55yds •. 1 C. Purgh,- 25ydr 2 E. Williams, 40yds 3

B. P. Murray 65yds and C. H. Flanagan 80yds also ran. A good race and a fine finish. Time, 2min 22 2-ssec. 100 YARDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, R. Opie (C.C). University record 10 2-ssec, R. Hay (A.U.C.), 1903.

First heat: R, Opie (C C.) 1, 0. J. Reid (0.U.) 2, G. S. Strack (V.C.) 3. Opie led from the start, and won comfortably. Time, 10 l-ssec. Second heat: L. H. M'Bride (0.U.) 1. F. W. Schram (C.C.) 2, R. Tyrer (V.C.) 3. Won by inches. Time, 10 4-ssec. Final. R, Opie (C.C.) « t..- 1 L. H. M'Brid© (0.U.) 2 O. J. Reid (0.U.) 3 Opie again led the field, and won easily by six yards. There was a very close contest for.second place. Time, lOsec —a new record MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP. Former'champion, H. Hamilton (0.U.). Best- performance 7min -21 2-ssec, H. Hamilton (0.U.), 1909. University standard, 7min 15sec. R. Twyneham (C.C.} ... ... ... 1 G. M. Cleghorn (V.C.) ... ... 2 E. N... Webb (C.C.) 3'♦A. Hamilton (0.U.) also started. Hamilton, after being cautioned, was disqualified in the second lap. He was then a long way in the lead, and continued in the race till the finish. Twyneham was following at the time, and, walking in good style, he won by about 30 yards. Time, 7min 33 X-ssec. HIGH JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. • Former champion, A. W. Brookfield (0.U.); universitv record, sft 6sin, C. F. D. Cook (CO.), 1906. A. W. Brookfield (0.U.), sft 3?in 1 ' J. N. Millard (0.U.), sft 3in ... 2 W. Grace (CO.), P. J. M'Namara (V.C.}, and A. G Marshall (A.C.) also competed. 440YDS FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, R. Opie (C.C); uni- - versify record,.. 51 2-ssec, W. H. Moyes (C.C), 1903. '.'■". R. Opie (C.C ..* ..< 1 A.' W. Brookfield (0.U.), ... 2 G. S.' Mackenzie (C.C.) 3 From a gocd start Opie rapidly distanced Brookfield, and won by about 7 yards. Time, 51 3-ssec. ONE MILE FLAT HANDICAP. B. P. Murray, 95yds .1 C Pugh, scratch 2 N. Goldsbttry, 65yds 3 C H. Flanagan, 130yds. also ran. Won by a foot, after a fine finish, a similar distance separating the second and third men. Time,' 4min 45 3-ssec. THREE MILES FLAT CxiA2viPlON- - SHIP. Former champion, T. Rigg (V.C.; best performance, 15min 56eec, T. Rigg (V.C), 1909; universitv standard, lSmin 30sec. T. Rigg-.-fVC) ... 1 D. S. Smith (V.C) 2 T. M. Haslett (0.U.) ./, 3 D. F. Bauchop (C.C) and 0. Malthus (C.C) also started. Bauchcp dropped out during the fourth lap, and Malthus, who had fallen a long way in the rear, retired shortly afterwards. In the last lap Rigg came away and won by 20 yards. Time, 16min 13sec. 440YDS HURDLES CHAMPIONSHIP. Former champion, A. H. Bogle (V.C) ; university record, 62 2-ssee, A. S. • derson (V.C). G. S. Mackenzie (C.C) ... ... 1 A. H. Bogle (V.C) 2 A. W. Brookfield (0.U.), W. C. Harley (CO.). and "C. H. Strack (V.C.) also started. Brookfield and Strack fell at the first hurdle. The-two placed men and Harley were close together towards the finish, . but Mackenzie cleared the last hurdle first, a.nxj won by three yards, Harley finished second, but was disqualified for knocking over the last hurdle. Time, 63 l-ssec. 440YDS FLAT OPEN HANDICAP. W. L. Paterson, 6yds ... 1 E. Williams, 20yds 2 C Pugh, 14yds :. 3 Won by three yards. Time, 53 4-sseo. RELAY RACE. One mile. Canterbury College (G. S. Mackenzie, R, Opie, L. A. Douaall, and C S. Thomas) 1 Otago University (L. H. M'Bride, A. W. Brookfield; D. Reid, and T. M. Haslett) ... ... ... ... 2 Auckland University and Victoria College also competed. Time, 3min 42 T"-ssec. TUG-OF-WAR. First round: Victoria College beat Auckland University College. Second, round; Otago ' University beat Canterbury College. Final: Otago University beat Victoria College. '■