SWIMMING

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16837, 28 December 1928, Page 9

SWIMMING

OLYMPIC CLUB LAST NIGHT'S CARNIVAL Owing to the threatening weather mid the possibility of the function being postponed only a moderate attendance of swimming enthusiasts attended the Olympic Surf juid Swimming Club's opening carnival in the High School baths last evening. Nevertheless, the conditions were exceptionally pleasant, and a splendid evening's sport was witnessed. The programme was well vonducted, allowing the who'.e of the nine events to be completed in a little over mi hour. R. Colebourne was undoubtedly the star performer of the evening lie sue ceeded in annexing the lC*'ds mens handicap by n good margin, and later won the 66 2-3yds men's handicap in con vincing style. In the latter event an exciting tussle ensued between J. Robinson and Colebourne, both of whom started off the same mark. Swimming with a long, steady stroke Colebourne gained a slight advantage over his opponent in the second heat. The final was a good race, Colebourne just managing to get home 2ft ahead of T. Wauchop. Both the schoolboys' handicap and the ladies' event were closely contested, a fact that reflects credit on the handicapper, Mr. 0. F. l'altridge. The eorl'u dive was disappointing. Only five competitors tried conclusions in 1 his event, which was won easily by N. Handricks. Eight /swimmers competed in the handicap dive, and the standard was good for the beginning of the season. The 100yds family relay handicap and the 66 2-oyds dual relay handicap provided splendid races, the latter resulting itt a comfortable win for Miss N. Warren and V. Olouston. The results were as under:--

100yds men's handicap.—First heat (5 starters): R. Colebourne (7sec.) 1, I'. Murphy (9 sees.) 2. R. Richardson (sen) 3. Second heat (4 starters): R. Murphy (7sec.) 1. J. Crawford (6 sec.) 2, T. Wauchop (7sec.) and V. Clouston (ISsec.) dead heat 3. Final (4 starters) : Colebourne 1, Crawford 2. R. Murphy 3. The winner was the first to turn in the final lap, and won comfortably by 3yds. Two yards separated second and third. 33 l-3yds schoolboys' handicap (4 starters): R. Cederwall (3sec.) 1, J. Knox (2sec.) 2, O. Handricks (Ssec.) 3. Won ty two yards, with five yards between second and third.

33 l-3yds ladies' handicap.—First heal (4 starters): Misses M. Law (6scc.J 1, P. Crawford (4sec.) 2, W. Thompson (3sec.) 3. Second heat (3 starters): Misses J. Richardson (scr.) 1. N. Warren (4sec.) 2, G. Warren (ssec.) 3. Final (4 starters): Misses Law 1, Richardson 2, N. ! Warren 3. Won by 2ft., and lyd.

66 2-3vds men's handicap.—First heat (4 starters): T. Wauchop (5 sec.) 1, A. Bradmoor (7sec.) 2, J. Knox (lOsec.) 3. Second heal (3 starters): R. Colebourne (2sec.) 1, J. Robinson (2sec.) 2. T. Murphy (9sec.) 3. Final ;(4 starters): Colebourne 1, Bradmoor 2. Wauchop 3. Both Wauchop and Coleman turned together on the return lap. though the latter improved his position over the last 20yds to win by 2ft. Four yards separated tho other two swimmers. Corfu dive (5 entries).— N. Handricks 1. Won easily. 100yds family relay handicap (2 teams). —R. Murphy, T. Murphy, and P. Murphy (scr.) 1: R. Richardson, and Misses N. and J. Richardson (7see.) 2. Won by 2vds. ,

Handicap dive (8 entries): Soderston (28pts.) 1, Miss Jukes 26pts.) 2,. R. Richardson (25pts.) 3." 33 l-3yds schoolboys' consolation handicap (4 starters): F. Wauchop (3sec) V, W. Pare (scr.) 2. N. Handricks (9sec.) 3. Won by liyds., with 2yds. between second' and third.

66 2-3yds. dual relay handicap (5 teams): Miss N. Warren and V. Clouston (Bsec.) 1, Mrs. Thompson and P. Murphy (scr.) 2. Won by 3yds.