RECORD ATLANTIC CROSSING

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLII, Issue 20505, 25 August 1936, Page 7

RECORD ATLANTIC CROSSING

BIG LINER’S FAST STEAMING FRENCH PERFORMANCE ECLIPSED QUEEN MARY’S SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENT United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received August 24, 8.30 p.m.) NEW YORK, August 24. The Queen Mary passed Ambrose lightship at 11.12 on Sunday night (New York summer time), completing a record run from Cherbourg of 4 days 7 hours 12 minutes, an average speed of 30.01 knots, compared with the Normandie’s best time of 29.64 knots. The Queen Mary bettered her own previous record, established on July 26, by one hour. The liner passed Nantucket Lightship, in the middle of the afternoon. She averaged 30.08 knots an hour but a heavy fog on Long Island coast somewhat retarded her. It is understood the Cunard-White Star Company is prepared to claim the Atlantic blue ribbon. GOLF AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S TITLES SURPRISES FOR VICTORIANS United Press Association—By electric Telperaph—Coovrleht (Received August 24, 9.20 p.m.) ADELAIDE, August 24. The opening games of the Women’s Australian Golf Championship for the Hay Memorial Cup, were played in gusty weather at Seaton. The South Australians surprised Victoria by winning three matches td*two. Mrs Britten Jones beat Miss McLeod at the 19th. Miss Kath Rymill beat Miss Hutton, 4 up and 3 to play. Mrs Ridgway beat Miss Bailey, 1 up. Miss Taylor lost to Miss Kernot, 5 up and 3 to play. Mrs Astlay lost to Mrs Russell, 2 up and 1 to play. Mrs Britten Jones and Miss McLeod produced some brilliant play. They were all square at the 18th. The Victorian took three putts at the next and was beaten. Mrs Jones went round in 86. Faulty putting contributed to the defeat of Miss Hutton. SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S SUCCESS VICTORY IN HAY CUP COMPETITION United Press Association-By Rlectrlc Telegraph —Copyright (Received August 24, 10.30 p.m.) ADELAIDE, August 24. For the first time in history, South Australia won the Hay Memorial Cup. In the afternoon round against New South Wales, they withstood the winter conditions better. Mrs Britten Jones, Miss Rymill and Mrs Ridgway were outstanding. The first-named played an excellent long game and was very steady, beating Mrs Clements, the only Australian scratch woman. Miss Rymill’s victory was meritorious. She displayed superior temperament to Mrs Robinson, over the last few holes. Mrs Ridgway was always leading Mrs Bettington, and was 4 up at the turn. Mrs Britten Jones (South Australia) beat Mrs Clements (New South Wales) 1 up. Miss Rymill beat Mrs Robinson, 5 up and 3 to play. Mrs Ridgway beat Mrs Bettington, 3 up and 2 to play. Miss Taylor lost to Mrs Goodall, 2 up and 1 to play. Mrs Astlay lost to Miss McCulloch, at the 20th. New Zealanders in Form. The New Zealand women have quite settled down and are touching their best form. They are playing in the foursomes to-morrow. Mrs Fullerton Smith and Miss Helen Kay are among the favourites for the big title. COMMENT ON NEW ZEALAND GENE SARAZEN’S IMPRESSION United Press Association to liJiecfric Telegraph r h» (Received August 24. 8.15 p.m.) SYDNEY. August 24. Gene Sarazen in an interview said that in New Zealand he noticed a marked improvement in the play of the men since his previous visit eighteen months ago. After commenting favourably on Jack Ferrier's golf in Britain Sarazen added: “You will have to watch out for New Zealand’s 23-year-older. Hornabrook, if you want to keep the next British Open Championship to yourself.”