ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1244, 19 February 1914, Page 21

ATHLETICS.

Henry Martis’ fine running at the N.Z. championship u.ceting has caused some good judges to declare that he is fit to be classed with Opie and Woodger over the 100 and 220 yards (writes our Wanganui correspondent). It will be remembered that I expressed the view some weeks ago in these columns that Martis was the finest sprinter seen out for a long time in the Dominion, and that he ought to have teen sent to represent New Zealand at the Australasian championship gathering. After seeing him run at Dunedin some of the critics reckon he will thoroughly extend Parker, the American speed king, if the pair meet over the 100 and 220 yards. Martis tells me he is anxious to test his pace against Parker’s, and will journey either to Auckland or to Wellington for that purpose. Brilliant as Parker is, he will have his work cut out to beat the Wanganui man, and there should be a great crowd to see the. American and New Zealand champions racing wherever they' meet. I ThaVe an idea Martis would prefer to go to Auckland, and if he does go North it will help to make that gathering a memorable one.