RECORDS BROKEN

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21414, 5 March 1935, Page 16

RECORDS BROKEN

TARIS AT AUCKLAND BOTH VISITORS BRILLIANT IPEISS ASSOCIATION TEL.EGf.AM.) AUCKLAND, March 4 A distinguished opening of their New Zealand tour was made by the European swimming champions, Jean Taris and Emile Poussard, of France, at a carnival in the tepid baths. As holder of European titles for several years, and of world's records for distances ranging from 300 metres to 1000 metres. Taris was a formidable opponent for Auckland champions, who, although outstanding in their own class, were made to appear like novices in scratch races over 2zoyds and 440 yds. Taris won the former by 18 yard's from R. B. Frankham, his time, 2min 16 3-ssec, breaking the New Zealand record of N. Crump, who was third by 5 2-ssec, and the Australian record bv 1 2-ssec. This is held by the Japanese, Katsuo Takaishi, but the fastest time registered by an Australian is 2min 20 3-ssec, the performer being G. Voekler, of Melbourne. In "the quarter-mile Taris headed his opponents, W. Johnson and R. Thomas, soon after the start. He touched the finishing rope a winner by 42 yards ahead of Johnson, who gained second place from Thomas on a touch. The Frenchman's time was 4min 59 2-ssec,

which is Msec faster than G. Bridson's Dominion record. While Poussard dived the spectators were spell-bound.' He performed a wide variety of dives, including many most difficult ones. Miss Mona Leydon. the New Zealand 220 yards, and 440 yards lady champion, left by the Wanganella to compete in the New South 7/ales championships.

AMBERLEY HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS The Amberley House School swimming sports were held yesterday afternoon in the school baths, where a large crowd of parents and friends attended to witness the events. The "watery hike" and the "animal race" were the most amusing events, while the house relay was by far the most exciting, as the two houses kept very close together throughout. The senior championship cup was won by Kathleen L. Rutherford, with 19 points; Dorothy Newburgh was runner-up with 13 points. The junior championship cup was won by Margaret Maiden, with 23 points; Pauline Turnbull was runnerup with 6 points. At the end of the programme an impromptu relay race was arranged between the old girls and the present girls, the present girls being victorious. Afternoon tea was then served in the dining hall, where the cups were presented by Mrs P. J. Overton. The guests included Dr. and Mrs B. H. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs A. K. Firth. Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford, the Rev. and Mrs E. E. Maiden, Mesdames E. S. McPhail, Denis Chapman, R. Turnbull, V. H. Turnbull, Gordon Fulton, J. Macfarlane, F. Courage, A. Macfarlane, J. K. Mawson, E. J. Cordner, T. Newburgh, G. Dixon, P. J. Overton, Kestel, E. Gorton, Mr and Mrs J. S. Bayley, Misses Ruth Macfarlane. Nora Firth, Peggy Brewer, Sheila Cordner, Joan Hay, Katherine Hay. Jean Bayley, Helen Thomson, Lyndsey Thomson, Nancy Buchanan, Joan Whit combe, Shona Bassett, Mr L. Overton, and Master G. Maiden.

The programme of events resulted hj.« follows: Freestyl.'. .Senior ~-K. I. Rutherford (Rutherford Hou.se) 1, ,!. i'irih i KuHierford House; 2, A. 'Hay (MrKelJar 1 lousy) 0. Freestyle, Junior—M. Mald-n (Kutheiford House) 1, M. Fullon tMekellar House) 2, P. Tunibull (MeKellin House) :;, Beginners' Width—J. Gilmour (Kuthorford House) 1, .1. Eraser (Rutherford House) 2, M. Dixon (McKcllar IJou.sn) ::. Breaststroke, Senior—K. L. Rutherford {Rutherford House) I, A. Ilav (McKellar House) 2, P. Bristol (MeKellar House) 3. Breast-stroke, Junior —il. Maiden (KuHierford House) 1, B. Firth (Rutherford House) 2, j\. Brooksbank (Rutherford House) 3. Neat Jump, 12 Years and under—il. Brooksbank (Rutherford House) I. J. Gilmour (Rutherford Hoube) 2, B. Maiden (Rutherford House) 3. Backstroke, Senior— K. L. Rutherford (Rutherford House) I, 1). Newburgb (JSutherford House) 2. J. Firth (Rutherford House) 3. Dive, Junior—r. Tunibull ( MrKell.'tr House) 1, M. Maiden (Rutherford House) 2, l.\ Gorton (Rutherford House) 3. Egoand-Spoon. Open—K. L. Rutherford (Rutherford House) 3, A. Hay (McKclbuHouse) 2, J. Firth (Rutherford Houre) 3. 12 Years and under—-N. Brooksbank 'Rutherford House) 1. P. Fitzgerald (McKellar House) ?. H. Brooksbank (Rutherford House) 3. Dive, Senior—D. New-burgh (Rutherford House) 1, K. L. Rutherford (Rutherford House) 2, A. Hay (McKellar House) 3. Bark-stroke. Junior —M. Maiden (Rutherford House) I, R. Courage (McKellar House) 2, M. Fulton (McKellar House) 3. Style. Senior —D. Newburgb (Rutherford House) 1, A. Hay (MeKellar House) 2,, K. L. Rutherford (Rutherford House) 3. A Watery Hike, Open—C. Rutherford (Rutherford House) 1, D. Newburgb. (Rutherford House) 2, K. L. Rutherford (Rut.her-

ford House) 3. Stvle. Junior—M. Maiden (Rutherford House) 1. P. Gorton (Rutherford House) 2, M. Fulton (McKollnr House) 3. House Relay—Rutherford 1, M.-Kollar 3. • Animal Race. Open—U. IVlh 1. School Handicap—P. Turnbull (MeKellar House) 1, M. Fulton ('MeKellar House) 2, J. Firth (Rutherford Houj") 3. WEST SPREYDON CLUB 1 The Vfvf. Spreydon Swimmin? Club held its first annual carnival in tho school baths on Saturday. There was a good attendance. The carnival was opened by Mr E. J. Howard, JI.P.. the club's patron. The bath was in excellent order, and the various events were keenly contested. In the evening a most successful social and dance was held in the West Spreydou School. Results were n-s follows: £5 Yards Mixed Handicap, Junior; —Fir.,t heat: E. Cusdin 1. Time, 24sec. .Second heat: W. dough I. Time, 22 rt-js.-c. Third heat: G. Harper 1. Time, 23 3-ssec. Final: Cusdin 1, Harper 2. Time, IS H-ssec. 50 Yards B Grade Handicap—First heat: \V. Gaskell 1, L. Ennis 2. Time. 45 3-oseC. Second heat: A. Heybourne 1, B. Fields 2. Time, 43sec. Final: W. Gaskill 1, L. Ennis 2. Time, 44sec. 25 Yards Schoolboys' Championship (miniature cup)— First heat: L. Erickson 1, W. Clough 2. Time, 18 l-ssec. Second heat: 0. Erickson 1. Time, KOsec. Filial: J. Erickson 1, W. Clough 2. Time, ID -1-ose.c. 50 Yards Match Race, J. H., Wisker (Addington) v. S. G. Loader (West' Spreydou) Won by "West Spreydon. Time. "Ok.t 25 Yards Schoolgirls' Championship (miniature cup)— First heat: N. Lockhard X, <J. English. 3. Time, 17 3-56ec. Second

neat; A. White 1, P. Miss 2. Tir>°, 17 2-ssec. Final: is'. Locknard 1. G. English 2. Time, 17 2-ssec. 25 Yards Addington Invitation Handicap---First heat: li. More J, N. Walters 2. Time, 14 2-sscc. Second boat- J. Orooke 1, S. Goote 2. Time, 17 3-5 see. Final: Cooto J. More and Crooke (equal) '■'.. Time, .losrc. 25 Yards A Grade Handicap—.First li'-ai . J. Satterthwnit.e J, K. Edwards 2. Time, .13 2-ssec. Second heal: E. Ghivers 1. H. Bowes 2. Time, ] 6 3-ssec. Third heat: i.'. Austin J, C. Roscoe 2. Time. 15 1.-sser. Pinal: C. Roscoe 1, H. Bowes 2. Time. J 4

2-ssec. 25 Yards Hotfy Button Winners' Handicap—L. English 3, J. Eriekson 2, G. Dennis 3. Time, 19 2-ssi c 50 Yards Club Championship—S. G. Loader 1, C. Roscoe 2. Time, 29 4-osec. 25 Yards Women's Handicap—O. Jurden 1, ,1. Jarden 2. Time, 3 8 4-. r >sec. 25 Yards Married Men's Race Handicap— C. Austin 3, J. Fraser 2. Time, 3 5 2-sf-ec. p. lay Race, Addington v. West Spreydon— Addington won by a. yard. Junior Novelty Event. Cork Scramble —E. Childs 1. . . ~ • Novelty Event, Tub Race —A. Lurgenvm 1. A. Ettrick 2 ELMWOOD SCHOOL SPORTS On Friday afternoon, in ideal weather, the Ehnwood School held its annual swimming sports in the school baths. There was a record number of entries and competition was keen, there being some very dose finishes. The following are the results: BOYS' EVENTS 100 Yards Championship—Wallace Blewett 1, Jack Blewett 2. 50 Yards Championship —Rex Mnntell 1, Malcolm Paynter 2, Len Crothall 3. 25 Yards Handicap—Rex Mantell 1, Peter King 2, Sid. Shirley 3. Learners—lan Roberts 3, Peter Malthus '.!, John Wood 3. Breaststroke —Len Crothall and Hamish Thomas (equal) 1. Backstroke- — Wallace Blewett 1, Douglas Davidson 2, lan Holford 3. Novelty—lvan Ashbey 1, Durham Dowell 2. Diving—Cameron Purdie 1, Wallace Blewett 2. Greasy Pole Contest — Douglas Davidson. Relay—Standards.V. and VI. (equal) 1. GIRLS' EVENTS Championship—Marjorie. Wilson 1, Janet Lees 2, Margaret Lamb 3, 50 Yards Han dicap—Marjorie Wilson 1, Janet Lees 2, Margaret Lamb 3. 25 Yards Handicap— Ula Hare 1, Beverley Bingham 2. Marjorio Wilson 3. Learners' Width—Jessie Laing 1, Elspeth Purdie 2, Marion Lindley 3. Breaststroke —Ethne Kingsland 1. Margaret Lamb 2, Daphne Wilson 3. Backstroke—Margaret Lamb 1, Joeelyn Kersley 2. Balloon Race— Joeelyn Kersley 1, Marjorio Wilson 2. Zillah Ives 3. Diving—Marjorie Wilson 1, Margaret Lamb 2. Distance Certificates—Proficiency (850 yards) : Douglas Davidson, Leonard Crothall, Angus Kennedy, lan Holford, Albert Manderson, Ivan Ashby, Hamish Thomas, Colin Clung, William Schneiderman, Ross Eaton. Ken. Heney, Daisy Baker, Joeelyn Kersley, Daphne Anderson, Beverley Bingham, Merle Hare, Shirley Hare, Ula Hare, Ethno Kingsland, Marjorie Wilson. Intermediate (220 yards): Earle Rimnier. Peter Malthus. Waliaco Blewett, Ken. Tocker, Elspeth Purdie, Margaret Lamb, Daisy Baker, Alec Itennie, Max Scannell, X'ellie Hamilton, Malcolm Pavnter. Janet Lees, Daphne Wilson, Sydney Shirley. Jack Blewett, Robert. Greenfield, Res Mantell, and Wj-». McGee,