ATHLETICS,

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16641, 25 January 1922, Page 8

ATHLETICS,

SPRINGBOKS AT ASHBURTON, ’.Special to the •'Star.”’* ASHBURTON, January 25 Members of the South African athletic team competed to-day at the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club’s meeting on the Ashburton Domain against such well-known New Zealand runners as O H. Taylor, Ford, Goodman, Lewis and Dobcs., At the civic recaption tar* .-•a.-or iMr had been almost, dormant, for a time, bur, a revival was now taking; place. enr ScutL Africa was able to show what great strides had been made in that country, thanks, particularly, to that great runner, Charles A. Hadley. The Springbok footballers had made a great reputation for themselves, and he was sure the same sporting spirit obtained among South African athletes. When defeated they “ canned the squeal.” Mr A. L. Tressidder, Ashburton Athletic Club captain, said that visitors were welcomed not only because they were topnotchers, but because they came from a sister dominion that had gallantly played its part in the war. Responding, Mr I. B. Emery said that he and the members of his team appreciated the warm welcome accorded them, and South Africa, as a whole, was grateful for the hospitality tendered both footballers and athletes. These visits must strengthen the feeling of friendship that now existed, and it was the duty of all Governments to encourage such comradeship because it meant unity and a healthy national life. Clean athletics were the backbone of any country, and if the present team could increase the popularity of the sport they would shake hands and be proud. 120yds Boys' Handicap, under fourteen—. Smithies 1, Cameron 2, Lewis 3. Time—15sec. 75yds Handicap—First heat: .T. B. Miller (siyds) 1, J. G. Emery (4iyds) 2. Time - 6sec. Second heat: A. L. Lewis (2yds) 1, H Kinsman (scr) 2. Time—7 4-ssec. Third Heat: R. M’Gregor (7yds) 1, J. W. Bukes (scr) 2. Time—7 4-ssec. FINAL. J. B. Miller (Christchurch) . 1 A. L. Lewis . .2 J. G. Emery (South Africa! . . 8 Won by inches. Time —7 4-ssec.