VISIT BY LOVELOCK

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19124, 19 September 1936, Page 7

VISIT BY LOVELOCK

TOUR OF DOMINION AID TO YOUNG ATHLETES \ PLANS FOR ADDRESSES (P«r Press Association.) WELLINGTON, this day. The pending visit to the Dominion of J E. Lovelock, the New Zealand Olympic" champion runner, was the subject of comment by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage, in an interview last evening. Mr. Savage said that he was extremely clad that' arrangements had been made for Lovelock to revisit the Dominion before the end of the year, as New Zealanders would be given the opportunity to show their pride in the achievements of one of their most famous fellow countrymen, while Lovelock himself had

signified Ins willingness to assist young athletes to" tho best of his ability. "Although New Zealanders have a line reputation on the world's playing holds, we must admit that we do not produce Lovelocks every day," the Prime Minister said. Arrangements for his itinerary and his entertainment would bo made by the Department of Internal Affairs, and in addition to meeting tho various athletic authorities, he would give a series _of broadcast addresses and lectures which should be of great assistance to young athletes. "As far as the Government is concerned, we shall do our best to honour both the man and his performances in a fitting manner," said Mr. Savage.

CHILDREN AT THE OVAL SUCCESSFUL DAY RESULTS OP FINALS Brilliant weather prevailed yesterday for the animal .sports of the Gisboi'iie primary schools, and a successful day was spent at the Oval. The finals were keenly fought out and hearty barracking was general with both boys and girls. During the afterno.mi Mr. J. J. Martin, the donor of the medal for the winner of the 100yds primary schoolboys' championship, made the presentation to B. Muir. After this had been done Mr. P. A. Clarke called for three cheers for Mr. Martin, and the children replied heartily. The final results were as follow: BOYS' EVENTS RUGBY FOOTBALL Open.—Semi-final: Gisborne beat Marist, 13 —5. Final: Te llapara beat Gisbornc, '.)—.'!. ~ Under 7st 71b. —Semi-final: To Hapara beat Marist, ti —0; Makaraka beat Gisb,orne, S —3. Final: Te llapara won from Makaraka by default. Under 6st. —Semi-finals: Manutukc beat Kaiti, 6—o; Marist beat Gisborne, 3 —o. Final: Marist beat Manutuke, 6—o. MISCELLANEOUS Pass Ball.—Under 10 years: Te llapara A. Under 11 years: Mangapapa. Under 12 years: Kaiti. Tunnel Ball. —Under JO years: Gisborne. Under 11 years: Mangapapa. Under 12 years: Kaiti. Tug-'of-War.—Finals: Open, Mangapapa; under 13, Gisborne A. GIRLS' EVENTS BASKETBALL Open. —Semi-finals: -Manutuke beat Mnkauri, s—l.5 —1. Final; Manutuke beat Convent, 7 —6. Under 13 years.—Semi-final: Con vein beat Gisborne A, S—o. Final: Convent beat Makaraka, 4—o. MISCELLANEOUS Overhead Ball, Finals.—Under 11 vears: Kaiti A. Under 33 years: Mangapapa A. Open: Mangapapa B. Forward Ball, Finals.—Under 13 years: Mangapapa A. Open: Mangapapa A. ______