SMASHED RECORDS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20421, 11 February 1938, Page 8

SMASHED RECORDS

MATTHEWS’ GREAT RUN IN SIX-MILE EVENT United Pres 3 Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copi»«<rt» SYDNEY. Feb. 10 Records were again smashed at today's session of the British Empire Games’ athletics. The most meritorious performance of the dav was that of C. H. Matthews, New Zealand, in the six miles event. He ran a well-judged race, lying quietly behind the leaders in the early stages and going to the front when half the distance had been covered. Showing great stamina, lie increased Ills lead to 50 yards in the last mile and finish :d up a magnificent effort with a sprint. As the last lap progressed the crowds round the fence rose and cheered. Matthews twice lapped Doyle, Australia, who was Hie last man to finish, but four of the 14 competitors dropped out during the race. .Matthews was quite fresh when he finished, as also was A. R. Geddes, New Zealand, who also ran well, although he never looked like winning. Matthews’ time of 30m ii.ss was a Games’ and Australian record. It reduced by 35.1 s the Games’ record established bv Savidan, New Zealand, in 1930. "nee again the New Zealand lady runners did not show to advantage compared with the other competitors. Miss Norman. Australia, who was victorious in the ladies' 100 yards and broad jump, again distinguished herself in the heats and semi-final of the 220 yards race. Iler time in the semifinal. 24.55, was only one-fifth of a second outside the world’s record. Holmes' win in the 220 yards men’s event was a magnificent performance and gave him his second win in the present series.

J. Leckie, New Zealand, was up against strong opposition in Sutherland. Canada, in the throwing the hammer event, but he secured third position.

In the ladies' javelin throw, Miss M. Mitchell, New Zealand, passed the present Games’ and Australian records, but the high standard revealed is indicated by the fact that three other competitors surpassed her effort. Results were:— Six Miles, Men C. H. Matthews New Zealand) .. i Rankine Canada, 2 Hayward ;South Africa) .. .. 3 Won by 180 yards: 250 yards. Time. 30m 14.5 s—a Games and Australian record. A. R. Geddes New Zealand) was fourth. Coleman ?outh Africa), followed by Weathcrill England' and Matthews, made the running for the first two miles, but then Coleman was dis qualified for attempting to prevent Weatherill from passing him. also for crossing Rankine twice. After three miles Matthews moved to the front, closely followed by Ward (England), Rankine and Hayward South Africa). Geddes was then in sixth position. 100 yards behind Matthews. That order was maintained until the last mile, when Matthews increased his speed and established a lead of 50 yards from Rankine and Ward. Matthews spurted in the last lap and finished with a sprint. One Mile, Men First Heat.—Alford Wales), 1; Graham (Scotland . 2: W. A. C. Pullar New Zealand . 3. Won by ten yards; four yards. Time. 4m 17.35. T. Allen was fourth, qualifying for the final. Graham made most of the running, the New Zealaders. Pullar

and Allen, lying fourth and fifth respectively a few yards behind the leader, until they moved up to third and fourth places approaching the tape and were content to hold those positions. Second Heat.—Backhouse lia), 1; V. P. Boot (New Zealand), 2; Eeles (England). 3. Won by one and a-half yards; 15 vards. Time. 4m 18s. The field was well bunched until 200 yards from home., when Boot sprinted from last position to the front. Backhouse challenged in the straight, but Boot made little effort to respond, being content with second place. Clarke, of Canada, was fourth. Matthews did not start. 440 Yards, Men Second Heat.—bearing (Canada), 1; H. J. Tyrle New Zealand), 2 ; Jones (Australia , 3. Won by half a yard; five yards. Time. 49.25. Third Heat.-—Roberts England). 1; Fritz (Canada). 2; A. J. Sayers (New Zealand . 3. Won by six yards; 15 yards. Time. 4 s .ls. Sayers does not qualify for the final. lij the first heat, won by Shore South Africa.., with Mum ford .(Australia; second, the time of 47.9 s was a Games and Australian record. 220 Yards, Men Final. —Holmes (England), 1; Mumford (Australia , 2; Best (Australia), 3. Won by a yard; half a yard. Time, 21.2s —a Games ad Australian record. From an even start Holmes narrowly took the lead, which he held throughout. Running Broad Jump, Men H. Brown (Canada). 24ft 4|ln .. 1 J. Panton (Canada), 23ft 9£in .. 2 Dlckensen Australia), 23ft s§in 3 A Games’ record. Throwing the Hammer, Men Sutherland Canada), 159 f- 95in 1 Pardon Australia), 148 ft o£in .. 2 Leckie New Zealand , 145 ft 53in 3 Sutherland’s throw was a Games’ record. 440 Yards Relay, Men Canada • 1 England 2 Australia 3 Won by two yards; one yard. Time, 41.0 s—a Games and Australian record. 80 Metres Hurdles, Ladies First Heat.—Miss Burke South Africa . 1: Miss R. Tong New Ze rland . 2: Miss Kennedy Australia . 3. Won by two yard*; three-quarters of a yard. Time. 11.95. Miss Burke established a lead from the outspt and improved it as she ran. Miss Tong jumped well, and led tiie remainder of a bunched field. 220 Yards, Ladles First Semi-final.- .Miss Norman Australia t. \hss 1-Jurke -..utli \fi . '' - • ' - Won b: six ;> ards. one and a-lia.'f (Continued in next column)

yards. Time, 24.55—a Games and Australian record. Second Semi-final.—Miss Meagher Canada , 1; Miss Coleman Australia . 2; Miss Wearne Australia), 3. Won by half a vard; inches. Time, 25.15. In the heats of this event Miss Strachan New Zealand) ran fourth in the first heat and Miss Lumley New Zealand third in the third heat, but they were disqualified for running in the wrong tracks. Throwing the Javelin The ladies' javelin throw event resulted : Miss Higgins Canada . 125 ft 7Mn 1 Miss Robertson South Africa), 121 ft 4in 2 Miss Lunn England . 119 ft s*in 3 Miss Mitchell New Zealand; 118 ft 0 5 in 4 All four figures lettered the Games and Australian records.