ATHLETICS

Otago Witness, Issue 3773, 6 July 1926, Page 34

ATHLETICS

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FIXTURES. July 3.—Combined barrier run, Forbury Park. July 31.—Otago Five-mile Cross-country Championship. August 14, 17, 19, and 21.—Australian and New Zealand track and field championships, at Brisbane. At the relay meeting of the University of Washington at Seattle, on May 1, Charles Hoff (Norway) had the bar set at 14ft in an attempt to beat his own world’s pole vault record. His best effort was Bin, or 3 3-l Gan short of his outdoor work.' mark. At the Drake Relay Carnival Hoff e’eared 12ft 9in. At the Missouri-Nebraska dual meeting, at Lincoln, on May 1, Roland Locke, described as “Nebraska’s blonde sprint meteor,” was credited with having -"Tun 100 yardt in 9 3-ssec (which equals the world's record), and 220 yards in 20 5-10 sec (better than the world's record). His third win was in the 22G yards low hurdles, in which his time was 23 6-10 sec. In the track meeting between the Universities of Miclbigan and lowa, on May 1, the former won by 71) points to 63). About the best performances were: Pole vault at 12ft lOjin, a tie between Boyles (I) and Front M.), and the javelin throw, 196 ft 2in, by Noithup (M.). On the same day, at Columbus, Ohio State defeated Minnesota by 78) to 57) points. The best performance was Guthrie’s (O.) 120 yards hurdles in 14 7-10 sec. The New York Herald Tribune, of May 21, states: “Running from 173rd street and the Grand Concourse in the Bron, to City Hall, a distance of 12 miles in lhr 4m in SOsec, Albin Oscar Stenroos, a 40-year-old cabinetmaker, of Finland, scored a signal victory in the renewal of the fixture conducted by the Evening Graphic. Out in front of an enormous field of 633 runners after the first mile, Stenroos stepped away from his rivals with unfaltering strides to score a brilliant and decisive triumph. More than quarter of a million people lined the course and watched the Olympic Marathon champion show the'way to the long profession of distance runners from half a dozen States, and mor i than 1000 massed in City Hall square to hail his triumphant dash to the tape.” At Franklin Field, Philadelphia, on May l, Yale defeated Dartmouth by a good margin of points. Amongst the chief performances was Hogan’s (Yale) 880 yards in lmin 56 6-10*ec. The Cornell track team defeated Pennsylvania on May 8. despite tho fact that the losers scored eight firsts to Cornell’s sevon. Amongst tho many good performances, Macdonald’s (Penn.) 440 yards in 49 4-seec, was as noteworthy as any. Yale defeated Princeton on May 15 at Yale Field in their annual match by 79) points to 55). Easily the best performance waa Sabin Carr's (Yale) 18ft Bin in the pole vault In view of the fact that New Zealand has played a great part In past Australian and New Zealand championships, th 6 following Australian news should make Interesting reading:— Preparations are now steadily going on In connection with the Australian and New Zealand track and field championships, to take place at Brisbane next August. The Victorian A.A.A., like most of the other States, is experiencing difficulty In raising funds to send a team to Brisbane. The selectors have chosen six man, and Intend to select two others, In the hops that sufficient funds will be forthcoming to send a team of eight. The selected members are: Geo. Hyde and W. M. Whyte (Melbourne), long and middle distance track events

respectively; A. Watson (Heidelburg), hurdles; M. Kroger (Geelong Guild) and A. D. M'lntosh (Malvern), field games; and L. Mason (Hawthorn), jumping and pole vaulting. A sprinter and a quarter-mile runner will also be chosen. A. A. Anderson (East Melbourne Harriers), P. M. Buchanan (Melbourne University A.C.), and C. J. Sypott (Glenhuntley) all have strong claims for selection as the sprinter; whilst the 440 yards runner will be either D. F. O'Brien (Melbourne University A.C.), P. J. Carroll (Carlton), or K. Cussen (M.U.A.C.). The New South Wales team is still in the making. At a broad Jump 'test” held at Lyne Park there were three competitors—namely, D. M'Kay (State champion), of the Cumberland Harriers, and C. M. Ebert and N. Cunningham, of the Botany Harriers. As a result M'Kay cleared 21ft 10) in, Ebert 21ft 21n, and Cunningham 21ft l)in. One seldom gets word of Adelaide happenings, so nothing can be said about the South Australian team, whilst it Is understood Tasmania is unable to be represented. Perhaps, of all the representation, that of Queensland appears to be most prominent so far as systematic preparation and coaching are concerned. Being “at home,” and strong in sprinters, jumpers, and field game exponents, Queensland at last has a great chance of lifting, the sheld. With L. C. Parker and Norman Grehan (sprints), W. N. Harrison (middle distances), E. Keskinen and G. Lewis (field games), and D. J. Daly (high Jump), there is the making of a fine allround team. BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS. ROSE UNPLACED IN MILE. LONDON, July 2. At the British amateur championships at Stamford Bridge in the 220yds (first round) Porritt (New Zealand) and G. Butler won their heats in 22 4-ssec and 22sec respectively. In the 220yds (second round) the first heat resulted: Anderson (Norway) 1, Bucher 2, Lerman 3. Time, 21 9-10 sec. The second heat resulted: Porritt 1, Butler 2. Time, 21 I—lOsec. Honner (Australia) qualified for the long jump. In the hammer-throwing, Nokee (Britain) was first with a throw of 159 feet Bin, and J. W. M'Holm (New Zealand) was second with 138 ft 4in. The half mile resulted as follows: Peltzer (Germany) 1, Lowe (Britain) 2, Griffiths (Britain) 3. Won by three yards The 100yds resulted Corts (Germany) 1, London (Britain) 2, Kornig (Germany) 3. Won by half a yard. The mile resulted: Baraton 1, Bucher 2, Riddell 3 Time, 4min 17 2-ssee. Rose was Unplaced. Peltzer (Germany) won the half mile in lmin 51 3-5 sec.—a world’s record. Corts (Germany) won the 100yds in 10 sec. In the quarter-mile Rinkel (Britain) was first, Peltzer (Germany) second, and Paulen (Holland), third. -Time 49 4-ssec. In the 440 hurdles, Lord Burghley won in 55secs—an English record. The 220yds hurdles resulted: Butler 1, Bucher 2, Por. ritt 3. ROSIE’S FAILURE. FINISHES IN SEVENTH PLACE. LONDON, July 4. The half mile is described as the most wonderful race ever run, because the times of Peltzer and Lowe broke the world’s record. Porritt was disappointing being badly beaten in his heat. Rose completely failed to reproduce his New Zealand form. He left the field at the start and maintained a hot pace for half mile. He then faded away and finished seventh. A REMARKABLE FEAT. LONDON, July 3. An amazing double was won by Webster, the 10-mile British champion, who won the four mile race in I9min 49 3-ssec. and the two mile steeplechase in iOmin 34 1-5 sec— a record. Tile 120 hurdles resulted: Gaby (Britain) 1, Weightmansmith (Britain) 2, Lord Burghley (Britain) 3. ROSE’S FORM. WELLINGTON, June 29. Tho New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association is somewhat disappointed in the showing made by Randolph Rose in the Old Country. To-day Mr E C. Guy, a member of the council, stated that it was extraordinary that Rose had put up such excellent times in training and yet had failed to produce good form in his races. Rose might be running under instructions, however. as when he sailed he had been advised to obtain Shrubb’s advice if possible. It was evident that he had not been trying very hard in the handicap races, and advice received by thd council showed that he could have won the championship run last week more easily had he desired to do so. The English championships would begin on Friday next, and should show what Rose could do. One thing was certain. He must better his recent times before he would stand a chance against Nurmi. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION’S ASSISTANCE. WELLINGTON, June 29. The council of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Aesociation haa acceded to the request of the New Zealand Boxing Council to call a meeting of representatives of amateur sports bodies to consider the aueetion of New Zealand’s representation at the next Olympic Games. The meeting will be held at Wellington on July 22. ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. WELLINGTON, July 2. The English amateur athletic championship meeting, which commenced at Stamford Bridge, London, will be concluded tomorrow.- The meeting holds special interest in New Zealand by reason of the appearance of Rose in tho mile event and possibly 'n the four miles. The championships results will be broadcast to all telegraph offices by the Telegraph Department, and telephone exchange subscribers can obtain the results to-morrow. Cable messages were sent to Rone by the Prime Minister wiehing him succeee. TIMARU-TEMUKA MARATHON. According to private advioe received in Dunedin, B. Oox, of the Otago University Aihletio Club, won the Timaru-Temuka

marathon race, which was run on Saturday afternoon He covered the distance (approximately 12 mites) in 64 min 36seo.