SCHOOL SPORTS

Southland Times, Issue 19097, 15 November 1923, Page 6

SCHOOL SPORTS

A RECORD GATHERING, FINE WEATHER PREVAILS. The Invercargill and Suburban Schools’ Sports’ Association held its fifth annual fixture yesterday. Twenty-six schools competed, and the programme was a lengthy one comprising fifty events for which there were 2,500 entries. As an unlimited number of entries would have proved too unwieldy, the entries in each event were limited to four from each school. It should be pointed out, however, that all the school children had an opportunity to prove their ability as a series of eliminating sports had been held in each school, and the four best in each event chosen. The grounds were in excellent condition and the weather was perfect. The attendance of the public was good, and it is pleasing to note that the children's sports are growing in popular favour. The sports began at half past ten, and the boys’ and girls’ events were run off simultaneously. The programme was carried through well up to schedule time, and the committee is to be congratulated for its excellent organisation. It was evident that the children had been well trained, and the -teachers deserve great credit for devoting so much of their own time to developing the athletic prowess of their young charges. The Southland Education Board granted a whole holiday to all schools taking part in the sports, and it is gratifying to know that the physical side of education has at last been given its due place in the school curriculum. The boys’ championship challenge shield, donated by the Hon A. F. Hawke, M.L.C., was won by Marist School, while St. George was second. The girls’ championship challenge shield, donated by the Hon. J. A. Hanan, M.P., was won by Middle School and St. George was again second. The gold medal donated by Mr George Munro for the boy securing most points at the sports was won by George Wybrow (Marist School). BOYS’ EVENTS. Throwing Cricket Ball (senior) —C. Wilson, Waihopai, 62 yards, 1; A. Townsend, South, 2; W. Mclntyre, Waihopai, 3. Throwing Cricket Ball (junior)—J. Louden. Middle, 64 yards, 1; D. Dyer, Waikiwi, 2; 0. Wale, Middle, 3. Long Jump (open)—E. Trotter, Woodlands, 15 feet 8 inches, 1; R. Begg, Marist, 15 feet 5 inches, 2; G. Wybrow, Marist, 3. High Jump (under 13) —J. Thomson, St. George, 4 feet, 1; A. Dryden, Colac, 2; M. Weame, Middle, 3. Champion High Jump (open)—E. Lee, Waihopai, 4 feet i Inches, 1; H. Thomp- , son, St. George, 4 feet 3 inches, 2; W. 1 Stewart, East Gore, 3. Long Jump (under 13) —G. Wybrow, Marist, 15 feet 1 inch, 1; J. Louden, Middle, 2; C. Larsen, Makarewa, 3.

Drop Kick (senior)—J. Graham, St, George, 1; T. Riddell, Middle, 2; E. Tapley, St. George, 3.

Place Kick (junior)—C. Agnew, Waihopai, 1; D. Turnbull, Waihopai, 2; D. Dyer, Waikiwi, 3.

Place Kick (senior) —G. Morton, Waikiwi, 1; A. Dryden, Colac, 2; J. Bates, Raymond’s Gap, 3. Drop Kick (junior)—R. Sloan, Wallacetown, 1; J. Purdue. North, 2; Agney, Waihopai, 3. 50 Yards Flat Race (under 8) —J. Mills, Waihopai, 1; J. Barber, North, 2; A. Scandrett, Middle, 3.

50 Yards (under 9) —W. Simpson, Middle, 1; N. Watts, North, 2; R. McKittrick, North, 3.

75 Yards (under 10) —M. Page, Middle, 1; J. Camm, Waihopai, 2; J. Gillespie, Marist, 3.

75 Yards (under 11)—J. Barber, South, 1; J. Polson, Waihopai, 2; H. Thompson, North, 3.

75 Yards (under 12)—J. Ratcliff, Marist, 1; B. Patterson, St. George, 2; A. Couling, St. George, 3.

100 Yards (under 13)—G. Wybrow Marist, 1; J. Sievwright, St. George, 2 W. Calder, North, 3.

100 Yards (open)—W. Stewart, East Gore, 1; A. Anderson, St. George, 2; A. Christie, East Gore, 3. 100 Yards (under* 14) —G. Wybrow, Marist, 1; R. Agnew, Waihopai, 2; A. Wyeth, Woodlands, 3. Sack Race, 50 Yards (under 12) —H. Thompson, North, 1; K. Spry, Waihopai, 2; E. Roy, Waihopai, 3. ■ - Sack Race, 75 Yards (open)—K. McNeil, South, 1; W. Cook, Waihopai, 2; R. Blue, North, 3.

Hurdles, 75 Yards (under 13)—G. Wybrow, Marist, 1; J. Sievwright, St. George, 2; V. Poole, South, 3.

Hurdles 100 Yards (open)—A. Thompson, St. George, 1; J. Harry, Middle, 2: A. Christie, Gore, 3.

880 Yards Championship—H. Rillstone, Marist, 1; W. Stewart, East Gore, 2; E. Iremonger, Scott’s Gap, 3. Relay, 440 Yards (junior)—Waihopai, 1; St. George, 2; Marist, 3. Graded Relay (under 8 to 15) —Waihopai, 1; St. George, 2; Marist, 3. Senior Relay, 880 Yards —Marist, 1; Waihopai, 2; St. George, 3. Potato Race (open)—A. Todd, Middle, 1; L. Burke, Marist, 2. GIRLS’ EVENTS. Teams Skipping (junior)—St. George, 1; North, 2; Middle, 3. Teams Skipping—Tisbury, 1; St. George, 2; Woodlands, 3. Skipping, 50 Yards (under 9)—B. Stewart, Waikiwi, 1; S. Ward, Middle, 2; S. McPherson, South, 3. Skipping, 50 Yards (under 111—R. Todd, Middle, 1; J. Anderson, Kennington, 2; J. Foster, St. George, 3. Skipping, 75 Yards (under 13)—V. Piper, St. George, 1; M. Kilby, St. George, 2; F. McDonald, St. George, 3. Skipping, 100 Yards (open)—M. Clare, Waihopai, 1; K. Mitchell, Waihopai, 2; J. Jordan, St. George, 3. Solo Skipping (under 12) —W. McPherson, South, 1; H. Flaus, North, 2; E. Small, North, 3. Solo Skipping (open)—E. Wilson, St. George, 1; D. McNeil, Middle, 2; L. Duncan. St. George, 3. Solo Skipping (under 10)—P. Griffiths, Waihopai, 1; M. Troon, Middle, 2; D. Dunbar, Middle, 3. Potato Race (under 11) —G. Anderson, Kennington, 1; P. Tapper, Waimatuku, 2; S. Martin, St. George, 3. Potato Race (open)—G. Clark, North, 1; M. Mclntyre, St. George, 2; M. Troon, St. George, 3. Net Ball Throw—M. Mclntyre, St. George, 1; I. Russell, Waikiwi, 2; E. Forrest, North, 3. 50 Yards Flat (under B)—S. Ward, ,Middle, 1; M. Jacquiery, Middle, 2; G. Smith, St. George, 3. 50 Yards (under 10)—L. Campbell, North, 1; G. Anderson, Kennington, 2; K. Wilson, South, 3. 50 Yards (under 9)—l. Shaw, St< George, 1; G. Proctor, South, 2; O. Mannings, Middle, 3. 75 Yards (under 12)—B. Murray, Middle, 1; R. Todd, Middle, 2; G. Marshall, North, 3. 75 Yards (under ID—R. Todd, Middle, 1; M. Jordan, St. George, 2; E. Brumby, St. George, 3. 75 Yards (under 141 —J. Jordan, St. George, 1; E. Stanway, Middle, 2. 75 Yards (under 13) —E. Stanway, Middle, 1; R. Todd, Middle, 2; E. Cameron, Middle, 3. 100 Yards (open)—M. Clare, Waihopai, 1; D. Forrest, North, 2; R. McGill, Waihopai, 3. 220 Yards Relay (under 12)—Waihopai, 1; St. George, 2. 440 Yards Relay (open)—Waihopai, 1; St. George, 2; Tisbury, 3. Graded Relay—Waihopai, 1; St. George, 2; North, 3. HAWKE SHIELD. WON BY MARIST. The Boys’ Championship Challenge Shield, awarded by the Hon. A. F. Hawke to the school scoring most points in championship events, was won by Marist with 42 points. St. George with 33 points was second, and Waihopai with 32 points was ‘bird.

! HANAN SHIELD. WON BY MIDDLE. The shield presented by the Hon. J. A. Hanan to the school scoring the most points in championship events for girls was won by Middle with 49 points. St. George with 42 points was second, and Waihopai with 35 points was third. GIRL CHAMPION. Miss R. Todd, Middle, won the silver cup awarded by Mr B. C. Galloway to the girl scoring most points at the sports. BOY CHAMPION. The gold medal presented by Mr G. Munro to the boy scoring most points at the sports was won by G. Wybrow, Marist.