SWIMMING.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11474, 1 March 1918, Page 8

SWIMMING.

MARTON SCHOOL SPURTS. A plensant afternoon’s sport was arranged by the teachers of the Marton District High School at the municipal baths yesterday afternoon. Recently the paths had been tarred and sanded, and the flower beds and lawns being cleaned and neatly trimmed, the grounds presented quite a picturesque appearance. The advancement in by the pupils of the school was very pronounced, and it was really surprising to see the number of entrants that toed the line in the numerous events, there being probably over seventy boys and girls taking part in the sports. Some of the juveniles showed such a proficiency that before long they will be able to take their place in the championship meetings. Mr W. Thomas made an efficient handicapper, the finishes being very close and exciting. As starters Messrs Burgess and Thomas got tne fields away in an exemplary manner. Miss Hull acted JJis secretary, and, with Mr Ryder and Miss Cartwright filled the positions of judges. Following are the resutls: — BOYS’ EVENTS. 25 Yards Championship.—Arthur Davenport 1, Mervyn Howard 2, Hector McDonald 3.

35 Yards, any stroke.—lst heat: Willie Wilson 1, Koy Bickers 2. 2nd heat: Jack Gibbons 1, Clarence Gibbous 2. 3rd heat: Dick Thomas 1, Frank Wood 2.4 tn heat: Noel Netherclift 1, Tom Woodham 2. Semi-final: M. Howard 1, J. Gibbons 2, A. Davenport 3. Semi-final: D. Gorrie 1, T. Woodham 2, N. Netherclift 3. Final: M. Howard 1 D Gorrie 2, J. Gibbons 8. •25 yards, side stroke:.—lst heat; Edward Davenport 1, , Mervyn Howard 2, Glynne Lloyd 3. 2nd heat: Arthur Davenport 1, Warren Strombom 2, Clarence Gibbons 3. 3rd heat: Duncan Gorrie 1, Hector MacDonald 2. Final: To be swum later.

25 Yards Handicap, breast stroke. —lst heat: Frank Wood 1, Warren Strombom 2, Clarence Gibbons 3. 2nd heat; Glynne Lloyd 1, Edward Davenport 2. 3rd heat: Willie Wilson 1, George Gamman 2. Final: Glynne Lloyd 1, Edward Davenport 2, Willie Wilson 3. 35 Yards, swimming on back.— Arthur Davenport 1, Hector McDonald 2.

10 Yards, swimming on back. — Noel Netherclift 1, Jack Gibbous 2, George McDonald 8. 10 Yards, beginners,—Maurice Gordon 1, David Goddard 2, Lionel Bensemann 3. i 50 Yards Championship.—Mervyn Howard 1, Edward Davenport 2. £0 Yards Handicap.—E. Davenport 1, W. Wilson 2, D. Thomas 3. 75 Yards Championship.—Mervyn Howard 1, Edwaid Davenport 2. Relay.—Teaxnl; A. Davenport, C. Gibbons, J. Gibbons, W. Sutcliffe.

Long Dive.—Warren Strombom 1, Duncan Gorrie 2.

Corfu Dive. —Jack Gibbons 1, Hector Gordon 2.

Neat Dive.—Noel Netherclift 1, Jack Gibbous 2. GIRLS’ EVENTS. .

50 Yards Championship.— Evelyn Thompson 1, Eileen Cullen 2, Hettie Hunter 3.

2> Yards, brei-st stroke.—Margaret Hatberley ], Evelyn Thompson 2, Hettie Hunter 3.

10 Yards, swimming on back.— Ruby Wansborough 1, Evelyn Thompson 2, Frances McCoskery 3. 25 Yards Handicap, side stroke.— Eileen Cullen 3, Prances McOoskery 2, Claudine Marr 3. 10 Yards, beginners —Molly Wood 1, Mavis Hunter 2, Evelyn Sherri If 3. 25 Ytrds, breast stroke.—Thelma Ward 1, Francis McCoskery 2, Beryl Cummins 3.