ATHLETICS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19993, 9 November 1927, Page 5

ATHLETICS

DOMINION DOINCS NEW ZEALAND COUNCIL. FINAL MEETING OF YEAR. ■The final monthly meeting of the year of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association Council was held on Monday evening. The Tasmanian Amateur Athletic Association wrote stating that it would endeavour to send at least one representative to the New Zealand championships. The balance-sheet of that association, which was forwarded, showed a credit of 5s 9d. “The financial position of the association is in a very bad state,” stated the letter. “The receipts for the year totalled £B2 10s lid, and the expenditure £B2 5s 2d of which. £52 7s lOd was spent on trophies/’ On the motion of the chairman it was decided that the travelling expenses in connection with the proposed tour of two Australian teams after the Australian and New Zealand championship meeting be contributed to by the different centres in proportion to their respective profits from the meetings at which the visitors complete. Australian Team’s Tour. With regard to the proposed tour by an Australian team, the Canterbury Centre wrote regretting its inability to put on a meeting in Christchurch for the tour on December 31. The letter stated, however, that inquiries would be made to see if the Ashburton Club or some other of the other country clubs would have the visitors.

Mr R. W. McVilly (Wellington) was appointed referee and Mr R. Tyneham (Canterbury) walking judge for the New Zealand championships. It was decided that six handicap events (two cycle races, two flat races, and two ladies’ events) be held on each, day of the New Zealand championships.

A letter from the Amateur Athletic Union of Australia and New Zealand stated that the executive had decided to reinstate W. Carmichael (Gisborne),

M. G. Johns (Gisborne), and L. C. Veitch (Wellington), as amateurs. The letter also stated that Messrs R. Coombes and E. Marks intend coming to New Zealand in December in connection with the amateur championships. Disqualification of Gibbons Wanganui delegates brought up the matter of C. Gibbons, the runner, who was disqualified at the championship meeting at Auck.and in February last, and asked that Auckland be made to furnish an explanation on the subject. It was decided, however, that the matter be deferred until Mr McVilly, the referee who disqualified Gibbons, in attendance. Notices of motion were submitted by Messrs. E. Guy and H. Aunstad to be placed before the Australian and New Zealand Amateur Athletic Conference, to be held in Wellington in December in connection with separating from the Amateur Athletic Union of Australia and New Zealand. Notice of motion was also submitted to have Australia and New Zealand exempted from the provisions of f?ie rule which prohibited American and Continental athletes undertaking touTs occupying more than 21 days.

VISITORS FROM ENGLAND

LORD BUBGHLEY EXPECTED WANGANUI TOURIST RETURNS [ Special ° Chronicle ** Service. ] AUCKLAND, Nov. 8. “I am quite satisfied that our New Zealand boys can hold their own in any kind of sport.” With this conviction Mr H. Fry, vice-president of the Wanganui Amateur Athletic Association and the Wanganui Boxing Association, returned to New Zealand this morning by the Marama, after making an extensive tour of the Old Country, during which he came in contact considerably with the successful Dominion cricketers. While in England Mr Fry took the opportunity of discussing the prospects of getting English athletes to tour the Dominion, and while in London he visited the Stamford Bridge meeting,

and saw Lowe, the long-distance runner, in action.

He also saw Dr. Porritt, of New Zealand, who has registered some wonderfully good times on the tracks at Home, and who will probably return to New Zealand if a team of English athletes can be induced to make the trip. Lord Burghley, who is very fast over hurdles, was one of the men mentioned as being possibly willing to accept an invitation to visit the Dominion in the near future.

“It is my idea that we should encourage English athletes to come out without paying attention to other countries. In this way I think we would get much more satisfaction,” added Mr Fry. He explained that English athletes ranked with the best in the world, and in a recent contest with America had only been beaten in the field events.

NOTES AND COMMENTS

SEASON IN FULL SWING THE COMING CHAMPIONSHIPS By “Itylus. ” Fixtures Tomororw evening.—Wanganui Club’s evening meeting. Fiday.—Schools’ Championships. Saturday. —Electric Light Meeting. November 14, 15, 16 and 18. —Pirate Club Championships. November 17.—Electric Light Meeting. November 26.—West Coast Championships. December 27.— Patea. December 9 and 10. —N.Z. Championships (Christchurch). December 26 and 27.—Australian and New Zealand Championships (Wellington). January 2, 1928.—Waitotara. March 3, 1928. —Bulls.

Handicaps for to-morrow evening’s events appear on Page 10. The inaugural electric Hg*t meeting last Thursday was of a high standard and spectators were treated to good racing. Guy Broad showed plenty of dash by winning the 100 yards and securing second in the 220 yards. He is going very well at present and should do better yet. Ward was very unlucky in being cut out of the 220 yards. The writer is of the opinion that he won. B. Solomon, making his initial appearance this season, won the half-mile in good style, staving off Gudsell ana Newton in the sprint. Newton finished third in this event and with a bit more training should be in good trim for the West Coast championships. Johnston won the m?le In fine style. He has had three starts this season for two wins. This race was very exciting and Gibbons was only narrowly beaten by Johnston and Denford, who also went well to secure second place.

The maiden race saw all the newcomers “having a pop.” Dick Broaa had too much in hand and won comfortably from Ray Solomon, with Fulton third. By the way this is the fourth second Solomon has secured tn maiden events, so that he should, land a first soon. He has shown a vast improvement on last season’s form. Another runner who shows that he is improving is Oscar Maitland, who secured third in the 100 yards. The half-mile B grade cycle saw a good field in action, no less than 19 facing the starter. Pound (the winner) impressed most and won decisively. He should climb a bit higher on the ladder before the end of tho season. Harper and Williams also went well and should be first over the line in the near future. 4

lan Ross wasted no time in his heat of the quarter-miie and literally jumped down the straight into second place. In the final he had an easier ride and won as he liked.

The heats of the two mile were both cut out in good time and good finishes were provided in each heat, Wakeley and Fyfe being the respective winners. In the final the limit men made things too hot for Wakeley and Anderson and in a good finish N. Boss beat Paul by a length and a half with Whalley a length away third. Paul is showing better form now and with proper training should help to liven things up.

Thirty-two riders were seen in action and 30 runners strode out over their various distances.

Rumour has it that Alec Monigatti is returning to Wanganui and will be turning out for his old club (Pirates). Nelson Ball made a welcome reappearance on the track after a spell necessitated by a football accident. He wasted no time in the relay. New runners to Wanganui in the maiden event were Fulton and Newth. Both shaped well. During the week-end the following were noticed training for their various engagements in the near future: —Fyfe, R. Adamson, A. J. Wilkie, Anderson, Alp, Dustin, Paul, Harper, Pound, Standish, Whalley, Newton, Wall, Couch, N. Boss, Wakeley (cyclists), H. Newton, A. Telfar, A. A. Johnston, Agnew, Watson and G. Broad (runners). Runners and cyclists are requested to note that a meeting will be held next Sunday (November 13) at 11 a.m. at Cook’s Gardens for the purpose of discussing a proposed medical scheme. Mr P. Stott, hon. secretary of the Centre, will outline the proposal. A notice referring to same has been posted in the main shed and all athletes and cyclists would be well advised to have a look at it.

In all probability R. A. Rose, C. E. Gibbons, J. T. Fleming (N.Z. quartermile champion), R. W. Lander (N.Z. hurdle champion), and J. Carswell (scratch cyclist from Wellington) will be competing in Wanganui on November 13 and the meeting of these and the local men—Johnston, Broad, Newton, Ross, Wakeley and Blakeway (a Pirate man in Ohaknne) —should provide the best of sport for the spectators.