ATHLETICS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 731, 7 April 1933, Page 11

ATHLETICS.

Canterbury Amateur Centre Meets. The executive of the Canterbury < entie of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic and Cycling Association met last evening, Mr M. Bead better presiding. p could I Sake m anv k remTs.' ether the ce . ntre vidual registration fee S of* 2s" 6d ' a min applicable to harriers. It. was decided to approach the New Zealand Council to see whether some consideration could be given to harriers who did not compete for trophies. It was decided to congratulate A. T. Anderson (Varsity) on put ling up a New Zealand record of 56 2-ssec in the 440yds hurdles, D. F. Anderson (Varsßy) on equalling the New Zealand recorrt of 1 min a 4 4-ssec for the 880yds, and A. a. Cameron (C.A.A.C.) for establishing a best performance by a New Zealander, 6ft o Jin, in 'the high jump. Messrs Readbet.ter, Beattie and Cross were appointed a sub-committee to consider alterations to the New Zealand championship programme. 11 ' vas stated that the profit from the New Zealand championships would amount to about £IOO.

It was decided to support the suggestion of (he New Zealand Council be part oTthe" cent °-f aUl,etes should Drainage Board Club. first general meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Relief Workers’ Athletic (’lub was held on Wednesday. Mr A. Fanning, chairman and club captain, presided over a good attendance. It was decided to enter two teams in the relief workers’ football competition. The newly-formed athletic club's colours will be red and black. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the two collectors, Mr Winter and Mr G. Blake, for splendid work done for the Huh The following officials were elected: Patron. Mr J. Cullen; president, Mr Wfttington: honorary secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Entwistle; club caplain, Mr A. Fanning; vice-presi :I-nls, the Hon G. J. Smith, Messrs F. < \ Wilson, (:. (’lark. J. Griffon, F. Newberry and R. Wright; executive committed Messrs G. Blake, H. Turnbull, A Hunt' F. Obrion, A. Fanning, w Entwistle and B. Johns: social committee Messrs A. Wootton. J. Hull, Fox, Fraser," Trotter. Kerr and Hale; line umpires, Messrs Windsor and A. Hunt. The new club will hold its first practice to-morrow at Butler's Park.