DIVISIONAL SPORTS

Waikato Times, Volume 132, Issue 21953, 4 February 1943, Page 2

DIVISIONAL SPORTS

WAIKATO MEN WIN SPRINTS Precision and coniiclence were the keynotes of the divisional army sports held at Ru.%y Park, Whangarei. on Saturday aiteinoon. Under a glaring sun, which a breeze did little to temper, conditions were trying tor soldiers drilling strenuously in full kit, yet every item was performed creditably. Three bands were in attendance, two being military, the other the Whangarei and County Pipe Band. The Divisional Commander (MajorGeneral Wilder) made the awards, presenting a huge " blood-stained ” battleaxe to the winning regiment, Auckland, who gained 36 points. Runner-up was Hauraki with 29. The next two -were A.E.C.M.R. (25) and Waikato (21), while Brigade Headquarters was last with 6. Results were:— Alarm Race.—Webb (Auckland) 1, Barlow (Brigade) 2, Helditch (Brigade) 3. 880 Yards.—Watkins (A.E.C.M.R.) 1, Apoleton (Auckland) 2, Dunne (Auckland) 3. Tunnel Medicine Ball.—Hauraki 1 A.E.C.M.R. 2, Waikato 3. 100 Yards—Martin (Waikato) 1, Casey (Waikato) 2 Waswo (Hauraki) 3. Mile.—Dwyer (Auckland) 1, Lodge (Waikato) 2, Reide (Waikato) 3. High Jump— Morris (A.E.C.M.R.), sft. sV' 2 in.. 1; Waswo and Hall (A.E.C.M.R.), equal 2. Hop, Step and Jump.—Te Tomo (Hapraki). 38ft. lin., 1; Heke (Hauraki), 38ft. 3in.. 2: Morris (A.E.C.M.R.). 38ft., 3. Long Jump.—Ruthe (Auckland). 19ft. 6in, 1; Morris (A.E.C.M.R.) 2, Phillips (A.E.C.M.R.) 3. Platoon Squad Drill.—Waikato, 308 points. 1: Hauraki Maoris, 298, 2; Hauraki Pakeha. 285. 3. 220 Yards.—Casey (Waikato) 1, Perry (Auckland) 2, Esterman (Brigade) 3. Greasy Pig.—Waikato. Officers’ Race.—Martyn (Waikato) 1, Adair (Auckland) 2. Perry (Auckland) 3. 440 Yards.—Graham (Hauraki) 1, Wallerson (Hauraki) 2. Waldron (Waikato) 3. Relay.—Auckland 1, A.E.C.M.R. 2, Hauraki 3.