ATHLETICS

Otago Witness, Issue 3862, 20 March 1928, Page 31

ATHLETICS

By AMATEUR. PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ SPORTS. Provided that the weather is favourable Carisbrook will present an animated scene to-morrow, when the annual sports of the primary schools in Otago will be held. No doubt the budding champions of the various schools are keenly , awaiting the opportunity to test their abilities against the representatives of the other schools. The keenness of the children is well known, and whatever they may lack in ability they make up by their whole-hearted enthusiasm, so that the meeting next week should make a strong appeal to the public generally. The entries number about 1200, and come from about 40 schools in Otago. Competitors from as far afield as Oturehua and Ranfurly have entered the lists. Every large school in Dunedin has sent in a fairly full list of entries, and the pick of the runners, jumpers, etc., from all the schools in the province will be competing, and a band will be in attendance. Some of the money earned by the meeting is returned to schools to foster sport. The organisation is perhaps the most successful of its kind in Dunedin, and it is hoped that it will receive a large measure of support from the public in its efforts to promote the physical welfare of the children.

NOTES. R. Aitken, of Gore, had all his own way in the junior events at the Secondary Schools’ Championship meeting. He won the 100 Yards Championship in 11 3-ssec, 220 Yards Championship in 26 3-ssec (a record), 440 Yards Championship in 62sec, and the Junior Long Jump, with a record performance of 16ft 6Ain. A. G. M. Clark, of the Otago Boys’ High School, who gained the medal for the most points, won the 100 Yards, the 440 Yards and gained a second place in the 220 Yards. J. Aitken, of Gore, was also prominent in.the senior events, winning the 880 Yards and the 220 Yards m fine style. In the opinion of the Southland Times Clark, J Aitken and R. Aitken should go far tn amateur athletics. R. Aitken is still quite a youngster, though he is big for his age. Olliver, who ran prominently at the Taieri Club’s sports on Saturday, should develop into a good runner if he gets into the hands of an experienced trainer who will teach him to improve his style. I understand that Connell (Anglican) and White (St. Patrick’s) will be found in the ranks of the Pacific harriers during the coming season. Owing to the bad state of the racing track the Oamaru Athletic Club has decided not to hold an afternoon meeting this season. It will, however, hold some more evening meetings. The team from the Otago Boys’ High School is to be congratulated on its performance at the secondary school sports at Invercargill, where it succeeded in retaining its hold on the Macassey Cup, which it won in Dunedin during the previous season. A great deal of the credit for the success of the boys is due to Mr J. _P. Northey, vcho had charge of their training operations, and who also went ■with them to Invercargill. I understand that the committee of the Taieri Amateur Athletic Club intends to hold an inquiry into the running of the relay race at its sports meeting on Saturday, and also to investigate the handicapping of the Taieri team in that race. In the previous race in which the Taieri team competed it received 120yds from the Civil Service team, and the latter finished in third place, while the suburban team was unplaced. On Saturday, however, the Taieri team was asked to start with a handicap of only 45yds from the Civil Service team.

There has been a good deal of complaint lately about the performances of certain runners, the suggestion being that they hold themselves in reserve for certain events so as to strengthen their club’s chances in the competition for a trophy, and do not attempt to do their best in other races. Such a practice cannot be too strongly condemned, and if it is persisted in drastic measures will have to be adopted to provide a remedy. Unless all the competitors give of their best on every Occasion the sport cannot hope to secure the fullest measure of public support. THE OLYMPIC GAMES. GENERAL APPEAL FOR FUNDS. An appeal for financial assistance in connection with the proposal to send a representative New Zealand team to the Olympic Games came befo-e the Otago Boxing Association on Tuesday evening, and after a brief discussion it was decided to support the project. Members expressed their approval of the effort at present being made, and indicated that they were in complete agreement with the objects before the council.

Mr P. N. Rundle, late chairman of r - council. New Zealand Olympic Association, wrote stating that as there was nobranch of the New Zealand Olympic Association in Otago, he had been asked to bring before the notice of the association the appeal which was now being made throughout the country for funds to send a representative team to compete at the ninth Olympiad at Amsterdam. It , as hoped to send swimmers, track and field athletes, boxers, and a rowing crew, and the sum of £lO,OOO was needed to send the team the council had in mind. Already over £2OOO was in sight, and a wide appeal was being made to secure the balance. The council required to know before March 20 what funds would be available, so as to make final arrangements. He trusted that the association, with its affiliated clubs, and individual members, would give freeb’-. He enclosed subscription lists for distribution. The President (Mr F. J. Campbell) said he believed that the association should vote a small sum, but he did not believe in individual giving among the members. Mr J. Kilmartin said he was in favour cJ the association giving a lead in the matter of support to the council. It was decided to vote a sum of £5 5s ka the official donation ot the association, and after a subscription list had circuited among those present, it was an-

nounced that the sum of £1 7s in cash had been also secured.

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS. WELLINGTON, March 14. Arrangements for the accommodation of the New Zealand Olympic team at Amsterdam have to be confirmed or cancelled before the end of the month. At the present time the Olympic Council cannot state the size of the team, as that depends almost entirely on the funds available. At to-night’s meeting of the council it was decided that the exact state of the funds would have to be made known by March 20 and that all money in hand throughout New Zealand would have to bo forwarded to Wellington by that date. The appeal for funds, however, will remain open until further notice. MISS DAVEY TO GO. GUARDING AGAINST PROFESSIONALISM. SYDNEY, March 18. Arrangements have now been made for Miss Edna Davey to accompany the Olympic team. All the members of the team must sign a guarantee bond for £360 ensuring that they will indemnify the Olympic Federation to that amount if they become professionals upon being relieved from the games. This course has been taken because some competitors in the past have turned professionals.

MANIOTOTO PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Tlie Maniototo Primary School Sports Association held its annual championship meeting at Oturehua. The day was fine, and the entries large, the majority of the schools in the county being represented. The Maniototo Brass Band was in attendance. The following were the results: — 50 • Yards (girls under 10). —M. Becker (Oturehua) 1, N Jenkins (Ranfurly) 2, V. Bell (Ranfurly) 3. Girls under 11: M. Baird (Ranfurly) 1, M. Becker (Oturehua) 2, N. Jenkins (Ranfurly) 3. Girls under 12: J. Nicholson (Oturehua) 1, N. Dillon (Blackstone) 2, M. Helm (Gimmerburn) 3. 75 Yards (girls under 13). —V. Davis (Gimmerburn) 1, M. Helm (Gimmerburn) 2, M. Scott (Waipiata) 3. 100 Yards (girls under 14). —V. Davis (Gimmerburn) 1, M. Paterson (Gimmerburn) 2, J. Nicolson (Oturehua) 3. Girls under 15: V. Davis 1, D. Friend (Ranfurly) 2 ,M. Paterson (Gimmerburn) 3. 50 Yards (boys under 10.—R. Jenkins (Ranfurly) 1, R. Weir (Ranfurly) 2, S. Russell (Poolburn) 3. Boys under 11: C. Forrester (Ranfurly) 1, J. Paterson (Gimmerburn) 2, R. Weir (Ranfurly) 3. 100 Yards (boys under 12).—C- Forrester (Ranfurly) 1, J. Paterson (Gimmerburn) 2, J. Kearney (Ranfurly) 3. Boys under 13: C. Forrester (Ranfurly) 1, J. Paterson (Gimmerburn) 2, E. M'Atamney (Patearoa) 3. Boys under 14: B. Armstrong (Becks) 1, E. M'Atamney (Pateroa) 2 J. Becker (Oturehua) 3. Boys under 15:’ B Armstrong 1. E. M'Atamney 2, J. Hamil’ ton (Becks) 3.

Broad Jump (boys under 10).—R Jenkins (Ranfurly), 12ft 2in, 1 ; R. Weir (Ranfurly) 2, J. Mee (Becks) 3. Hop, Step, and Jump (boys under 12). — C. Forrester (Ranfurlv), 30ft 3in 1 • J Kearney (Ranfurly) ’2, D. Hamilton (Becks) 3. This was probably the outstanding performance of th e day, as the winner is only 10 years of age. High Jump (boys under 14).—8. Armstrong, 4ft 3in, 1; E. M'Atamney, 2• J Becker, 3. ’ Shield Points.—Ranfurly, 54 : Gimmerburn, 30; Becks, 18; Oturehua, 16; Patea roa, 12; Blackstone Hill, 3; Waipiata, 1; Poolburn, 1. Potato Race (boys).—T. Back (Oturehua) 1, S. Smith (Ranfurly) 2. Race (girls).—C. Dundass (Ida Valley) 1, N. Dyke (Ranfurly) 2. -■ S £ ck J^ ce (boys).—B. West (Ida Valley) 1, B. Dillon (Blackstone) 2. Egg and Spoon Race (girls).— C. Dunaass 1, L. Arthur (Ida Valley) 2. RHODES SCHOLARS SUCCESSFUL, n r j r>i LONDON, March 14. Uxiord Blues have been awarded to the Rhodes scholars W G. Kalaugher, UniverS,t j vv wZea ! and . for the high hurdles, and « • N Harrison, University of Queens land, for the long jump. UNIVERSITY SPORTS. ARTS FACULTY WINS TOMPSON SHIELD.

?be Otago University -Amateur Athletic Club came into existence on July 23, 1902, so that for more than a quarter of a century it has fulfilled a very useful purpose in catering for the physical wellbeing of young people engaged in the strenuous mental work associated with higher education. The value of such a club in association with the University cannot be too highly estimated, for it brings into friendly rivalry the members of the various faculties, and develops a kinship between them that might otherwise be difficult to attain. Although the club has been in existence for more than 25 years, the meeting on Saturday was the twenty-third sports gathering held by it. The apparent discrepancy is due to the fact that three meetings were cut Out because the students were busy in assisting their comrades throughout the Empire to teach the Germans and their allies how “to play the game.”

The club has every reason to be proud of its record during the last 25 years. Quite a large number of its members have achieved distinction in the field of sport, and have been responsible for putting New Zealand very definitely on the map as far as the production of virile manhood is concerned.

From an athletic point of view the sports on Saturday were quite successful, and the standard of the performances merited a much larger attendance than that assembled on the Caledonian ground. The weather was all that could be desired —genial. sunshine, tempered by a mild breeze, which did not interfere

to any extent with the competittops. The competition generally was very keen, but there were a few instances in which performers stood out by themselves. Two new University records were established, and two others were equalled during the afternoon. In the hammer throwing championship J. G. Leckie not only retained his title, but he succeeded in raising the University record put up by himself in 1926 by no less than lift. Two years ago he established a record with 127 ft Ilin, whereas on Saturday he won the event with a throw of 134 ft Bin, and then went bn to establish a better mark—138ft Ilin. This, however,, is not Leckie’s best performance, for he covered 148 ft Gin at the Otago championships last December. The other record was smashed by T. G. King in the threemiles championship. King, Melville, and Stevens (last year’s winner) were in close company for the greater part of the distance, but when it came to the final stages the first-named put in a remarkable effort, and left the opposition behind in great style, winning comfortably in 16min 9sec, and thus cutting 4 I-ssec off the time recorded by L. Douglas two years ago. A. H. Malcolm put up a fine performance in- the 440 Yards Hurdles, covering the distance in 62sec, and thereby equalling the record put up by that great athlete, H. D. Morgan, in 1924. The record for the 440 yards has not been beaten since it was established by H. K. Sumpter in 1921, but A. H. Malcolm had the satisfaction of equalling it on Saturday, when he ran home a winner in' 54 l-ssec. The handicapping in the open events was very good, the finishes being exceptionally close.

The shield presented by Professor G. E. Thompson to. the faculty team gaining most points in championship events was retained by the Arts faculty, which secured 34 points. The points scored by the other faculties were:—Medical, 24; Law, and Commerce, 19; Dental, Mining, and Science, 11. The previous winners of this cup were:—l9o3, Med.; 1904, Med.; 1905, Med.; 1906, Med.; 1907, Med.; 1908, Arts; 1909. Med.; 1910. Arts; 1911, Arts; 1912, Med.; 1913, Med.; 1914, Med.; 1915, Med.; 1918, Med.; 1919, Med.; 1920, Med.; 1921, Med.; 1922, Med.; 1923, Sen. Med.; 1924, Arts; 1925, Arts; 1926, Med.; ■1927, Arts. The cup presented by Sir L. E. Barnett in 1906 to the competitor gaining most points in championship events was won by A. 11. Malcolm, who secured three firsts and a second. His nearest competitors were C. H. Duff (7 points) and C. C. Nicholson (6 points). The club is to be complimented on its selection of officials, to whom credit must be given for the excellent manner in which the programme was carried out. The principal officials were: —Referee, Dr S. Batchelor; superintendent, ?«Ir G. W. Reid: track judges—Drs G. E. Thompson, C. E. Hercus, Messrs E. L. Macassey, H. J. C. M'Kenzie, W. Duff; field judges— Dr Lawson, Messrs W. J. Bennett, J. P. Northey, J. Salmond, P. S. de Q. Cabot; judges of walking, Messrs A. Bain and E. L. Macassey; timekeepers—Dr R. Jack, Messrs T. P. Williamson, J. B. Nelson, ■and D. R. L. Stevenson; starter, Mr Burk. The press representatives were greatly assisted in their work as a result of the information supplied to them by Mr H. E. Hodge, who carried out his duties admirably.

The following are the results:— CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. 100 YARDS. Record, A. E. Poritt (1923) and J. J. Brownlee (1925 and 1926), 10 l-ssec. First heat: H. Anderson 1, R. F. Barr 2, C. E. M'Veigh 3. Five started. Won by 4yds, with Iyd between second and third. Time, 10 4-ssec. Second heat: C. H. Duff 1, N. S. Woods 2, L. O’Regan 3. Five starter'. Won by 4yds, with the third man 2yds further back. Time, 10 3-ssec. Final. Anderson 1 Duff 2 Barr 3 A good race all the way. Anderson got up in the final stages, and won by half a yard, while Barr was a similar distance behind Duff. Time, 10 3-ssec. 220 YARDS. Record: A. E. Porritt (1923) and H. D. Morgan (1924), 22 3-ssec, First heat: H. Anderson 1, R. F. Barr 2, E. D. T Lewis 3. Four starters. Won by 4yds, with syds between second and third. Time, 24 2-ssee. Second heat: C. H. Duff 1, N. S. Woods 2. Three starters. Won by 3yds. Time, 24 3-ssee. Final. Duff 1 Barr 2 Anderson 3 Duff and Bar.- had a hard tussle in the straight, which resulted in a win for Duff from Barr by a yard, with Anderson syds away third. Time, 23 3-ssec. , 440 YARDS. Record: H. K. Sumpter (1921), 54 l-ssec. A. H. Malcolm 1 S. Douglas 2 E. D. T. Lewis 3 There were seven starters. The field was well strung out as the runners came into the straight, and a good finish saw Malcolm beat Douglas by 12yds, with Lewis syds away third. Time, 54 l-ssec. 880 YARDS. Record: J. G. Forbes (1924), 2min ssecJ. H. Webber 1 W. Allison 2 A. Twhigg 3 There were four starters. Webber took the lead in the early stages, and remained in front till the far turn was reached in the last lap. Allison then took premier place, but he made his effort too soon, and WebhC who made a good effort in the straight, passed him, and won by 4yds. Twigg finished about 50yds further back. Time, 2m in 5 2-ssec.

ONE MILE. Record: L. E. Jordan (1926), 4min 37 4-ssec. N. H. North' 1 T, R. Buxton 2 A. Forbes .. 3 Nine started in this race. North and Buxton were at the head of the fie’d all the way, and in the last lap they drew out to a good lead, with Forbes well back,

somewhat ahead of the rest. Halfway round Buxton commenced to tire, and North came in a winner by 35 yards, with Buxton second and Forbea 20 yards away third. Time, 4min 47 l-ssec. THREE MILES. Record: L. Douglas (1926), 16min 13 l-ssec. T. G. King _• 1 A. U. Melville 2 R. M. Stevens <.. .. 3 Thirteen competitors started, but only four finished. The three placed men ran close together until the second last lap, when Stevens began to fall back. King made a very strong run in the last lap. and, drawing away, won by about 50 yards from Melville, who beat Stevens by nearly the same distance. Time, 16min 9sec. 120 YARDS HURDLES . Record: A. E. Porritt (1923), 16sec. A. H. Malcolm 1 C. H. Duff 2 E. N. Smith 3 There were five starters. Duff was leading until the last hurdle was reached, but he baulked at this obstacle, this enabling Malcolm to run home an easy winP 6?. , f ive yards. Smith finished a yard behind Duff. Time, 17 2-ssec. 440 YARDS HURDLES. Record: II D. Morgan (1924), 62scc. A. H. Malcolm 1 8. Douglas 2 J. Bracewell ” 3 starters. This was a good race all through but at the straight Malcolm drew out from Douglas and Bracewell, and they finished in that order, Malcolm winning by 10 yards, while Bracewell was la yards behind Douglas. Time 62sec , ONE MILE WALK. Record: G. 8. Cabot (1926), 6min 40 3-ssec. G. S. Cabot i R. H. Cabot ’.’.l/. 2 There were five starters. P. S Cabot t l he I l fi r S J t v l , aP ’ whi!e R ‘ Fraser P <£■ I v ' m1 ?ell did likewise in the second. G 8. Cabot who took the lead at the stait was ahead all the way, and won by about 40 yards. Time, 7min 14sec.

LONG JUMP. Record: D. R. L. Stevenson <1926), 21ft 2in. F. M Hanan (19ft Ilin) .. 1 xr‘ c Steveiisan (19ft sJin) 2 N. 8. Wood (19ft lin) . . 3 -there were 12 competitors _ , HIGH JUMP. Record: W. J. Scott (1924), sft G.lin J. Somerville (sft 4in) .... 1 A. H. Malcolm (sft 3in) .... 2 J. G. Leckie (sft) 3 lhere were six competitors. „■ HOP STEP. AND JUMP Record: D. R L. .Stevenson (1926). 42ft sin. £• £ , St «veiison (39ft 2in) ... 1 w C ; rs ‘ cl . 101 son (38ft loin) 2 W. A. Priest (37ft 6in) ... 3 THROWING THE HAMMER Record: J. G. Leckie (1926), 127 ft Ilin. (134 ft Bin) ... 1 £ P ’ Wils °n (98ft 3Jin) ’ 2 L. Dimond (97ft sin) ... ... ... .. 3 lhere were four competitors. PUTTING' THE 161 b SHOT. Record; A. S. Reid (1911), 36ft 10.'in D. Lindsay (34ft 9Ain) '1 G. B. Orbell (34ft 3in) "* 2 C. C. Nicholson (32ft 7in) 3 lhere were nine competitors. r T p lß^' l ?’ G THE JAVELIN. C. C. Nicholson (129 ft lin) 1 H. Barrett (123 ft Ilin) ... ' 2 W. Harbutt (121 ft 3£in) 3 lhere were 10 competitors INTER-FACULTY RELAY RACE Commerce (F. M. Hanan. R F Ra rr, C H. Duff, and C. E. M Ve-gh) 1 Medical 9 Dental ”, 3 Won by 15 yards, with nine yards between second and third Time, 47 2-s«ec INTER-FACULTY TUG-OF-WAR. ’ (Teams of eight men). l*irst round: Medical beat Dental, Mining, and Science Law, and Commerce beat Arts. Final. (Best of three pulls). Medical beat Law and Commerce bv two pulls to one. HANDICAP EVENTS. 120 YARDS OPEN. . hcat: F - Mowat (12yds) 1, Camobell 2. L. C. M'Lachlan (31yds) 3. TIX were seven starters. Won by two yards with a yard between second and 'third’ Time, 12 2-ssec. Second heat: A. G. Holt (12yds) 1, A nX? Duff < 7^y^s ) 2. R- A. Bastings (Iyd) 3. lhere were nine starters. Won by a yard with Bastings half a yard further back’ lime, 12 3-ssec. Final. Holt j Mowat ... 2 M'Lachlan 3 Won by a foot, with half a yard between second and third. Time, 12 2-ssec

1900 YARDS. J. Barnes, 15yds 1 W. Murphy, 35yds 2 J. J. Morris. 20yds 3 There were nine starters. For most of the distance the field was bunched, but in the last lap Kernan and Barnes led out from Morris and Murphy. Coming into the straight Barnes was in the lead, followed by Murphy. Kernan, and Morris. Barnes camo through to win by 3yds from Murphy, who wa s Syds ahead of Morris. Time, 2min 21 3 ssec. ONE MILE CYCLE RACE (OPEN). First Heat.—W, Isaac 1, Fogarty 2, Camp bell 3. Seven starters. Won comfortably with third half a length back. Time 2min 23 3-sscc. Second Heat.—Mussen 1, D. Smith 2, H. Cooper 3. Eleven starters. Won by six lengths, with half a-length between second and third. Time. 2mi n 23sec. Final. Isaac ... •• ... 1 Mussen ’ 2 Cooper ... ... 3 It was a willing race throughout. In a strong finish Isaac won by three lengths from Mussen, who was a length and a-half in front of Cooper. Time, 2min 22 3-ssec. THREE MILES MOSGIEL CYCLING RACE. A I„ Rosenbrock (225yds) ... 1 R. Ravenwood (230yds) 2 G. Smith (295yds) ... 3

lhere were 17 starters. Isaac led at the beginning of the last lap, but going round the back Rosenbrock, who had been in a handy position, shot to the front, closely followed by Ravenwood. Rosenbrock maintained the lead, and beat Ravenwood by two lengths, with Smith three lengths further back. Time. 7min 56 l-ssec