ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XX, Issue 1126, 9 November 1911, Page 13

ATHLETICS.

In spite of the commendable efforts of the Auckland Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club to revive am'ateur athletics the entries received for several of the events placed on their spring carnival programme are . distinctly disappointing. In each instance only one entry was received for the Long Jump, Putting the Shot, and the 880yds Secondary Schools’ Relay Race. In regard to the last-named event, in which the Auckland Grammar School is the only entry, the absence of teams from the other colleges is to be regretted, as it is to the ranks of the colleges that amateurism looks for its strongest support.

G A. Wheatley, the crack Victorian runner, is reported to be stil suffering from his sore foot. a ? d decided to take a six months spell. Wheatlev will, therefore, not be available for the 1912 Australasian team to tate part in the Olympic, ..Games of Stockholm, and his absence is c tain t“make itself felt, as his chances of annexing the half-mile were considered very bright. However, Mctoria is said to have o r Ha" divers 3 ' N* 3U and R H. Watson, all of whom are credited with being abU who Intend being present frwXg" O Dece P mber 26 and 21 regret Wheatley’s inability to compete at the have pearance would attractions on been one of the m'din attractions the programme.

We have received a copy of the programme a 6 nd general regulations isZued in connection with the O.ympm Game of Stockholm to be held from June 29 to July 22, «12. AU an angemento tor ithe W Swedish Sc W CoXX wJle the actual management of the differed Jutees has been delegated to sub-committees appointed by the governing sportmg associations of Sweden. The entries for each “nation” m the different e ents will be limited in number, the maximum number being as a r for individual events, 12, for team events, 1. The minimum age for com petitors in tUe games is 17 years, subject -to exceptions in special cases where the entry is accompanied by a doctor's certificate testifying to his fitness. As a rule Swedes only will be appointed judges and referees etc. The Swedish Olympic Committee however, reserves to itself the right of appointing foreign judges for certain events, if such a step be deemed necessary. The Swedish Olympic Committee will make no contribution to the expenses of the competitors. In order to minimise these, however,, the Swedish Olympic Committee intends, for the convenience of those competitors for whom applications are received in good time, to make arrangements for lodging at a moderate price.

Among the competitors at the 1912 Olympic Games will be athletics, fencing, football, gymnastics, horse-riding, lawn-tennis, rowing, shooting, swimming, wrestling, yacht-racing, gameshooting and mountain ascents, and a cycling road race round Lake Malai (200 miles). Chief interest is centred in the athletic events, for which the following Challenge Cups will be presented:—(a) H. M. the King of Sweden’s Challenge Cup to the winner of the Pentathalon. b () H. I. M. the Emperor of Russia’s Challenge Cup to the winner of the Decathlon, (c) H. R. H. the Crown Prince of Greece’s prize to the winner of the Marathon Race (holder, J. J. Hayes, U. S. A.); (d) the Montgomery Statuette to the winner of the Discus-Throwing, best hand, (holder, M. J. Sheridan,U. S. A.). The Pentathlon will comprise: I. Running Broad Jump; 2. Throwing the Javelin (with the Javelin held in the middle) best hand; 3. 200 metres flat; 4. Throwing .the Discus, best hand; 5. 1500 metres flat. The Decathlon will comprise 1. 100 metres flat; 2. Running Broad Jump; 3. Putting the Weight, best hand; 4. Running High Jump; 5. 400 metres flat;

6. Hurdle Race, 110 metres; 7. Throw' ing the Discus, best hand; 8. Po'e Jump;; 9. Throwing the Javelin (wAh the Javelin held in the middle), best hand; 10. 1500 metres flat.

Other athletic events which figure on the Olympic Games programme are: 800 metres flat; 5000 metres flat; 10,000 metres flat; Marathon Race (about 25 miles); Walking Race 10,0'00 metres; Standing High Jump; Hop, Step and Jump; Throwing the Javelin (with the Javelin held in the middle.) right and left hand; ThrowPutting the Weight, right and left Putting the Weight, ribht and left hand; Throwing the Hammer.