AMERICAN ATHLETES.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1952, 8 January 1914, Page 7

AMERICAN ATHLETES.

AT PAUIERSTON,

j NEW SHOT-PUTTING RECORD,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.) . Palmcrston North, January 7. There was more than usual interest taken in amateur athletics by Palmcr6to'nians yesterday tt'ternoon, the visit of .tho Americans doubtless boing reBponsiblo for tho sudden revival, and a good attendance was. recorded. Tho mooting generally passed off most,successfully, and sorao of tho events were we'll fought out. Parker, tho American sprinter, was unfortunately scratched i'or all engagements. In all tho events in which they.competed tho visitors **>•■ quitted themselves with credit, a»id vneir performances jyero greatly .admired. .In.putting tho shot, E. It. Caugbey established ..an , Australasian record by , , nine inches. In the 120 yds. hurdles Templeton suffered an unfortunate dofeat by Kesldell in the ' final. Stagpoole, tho local athlete, who had a good lead,' struck the seventh hurdle, Templeton. also getting slightly hit, which gave him a.slight set back, and (iltJiough. making.up.tliG lost ground ho lost, tho race by inches. Power intimated that ho would attempt to lower ii record iu tho mile, and although-win-ning the event the strong wind was against record-breaking, and the tinio recorded was -only 4min. 4'2 2-ssec. Templeton decided not'to compete in the aaOyds., which was Jvoti.by W'. E. Robbie," of Palmcrston. In tho high jump Templbton cleared oft. 9in,, nn>i macro n, shot at sftj Ilin., but was unsuccessful. V' Tho half-mile was an easy race for Powor, who covered . tho distance in Huiin. 4seel' Templeton easily beat . Young's 3ft. handicap in the long jump, covering 21ft. 9iu., against 18ft. Sim. Caughoy gave an interesting exhibition nf'throwing tho javolin and discus, whilo TempToton at the end of tho meet?-' ing gave au exhibition of pole-jumping. detailed results are:-^— 100 Yards Maiden.—Rogers M. Birchley, 1; T.A. (J. Clarke, '2. Time, 12sm. , 100 'Yards:.■Handioap.'—First heat: Morfin,'7iyd6,, 1; H..Stratford, 11yds.. B;.W. J.- Bennett, 7yds., 3. Time, 10 il-osc'c ' Second heat: .M- Birchlcy, ISydr..,' 1 • W. E. Robbie, Oytls., 2; H. Martis, li.rds., 3. Time, 10 2-ssec. Final: W. E.Robhio, Palmerfiton North, 1; M. Bin!hloy, Palmers-ton North, '2; M. ,L Bennett, Wellington, 3. Time, 10 2-ssec.' The Americans did riot compete, in this event. Putting the Shot Handicap.—E, R. Caughey, scr., 46ft. OJin., 1; \V. J. Bennet, Wellington, Bft. handicap, 34ft. iiii.,. 2......Caughey's perforinanco.. i 5....9 inches over the Australasian record. Mile Handicap.— J. A. Power, U.S.A.', scr., 1; H. Thompson, Palmorston North, 175 yds., 2; D. Stewart, Palmerist'on North, .'7syds., 3.. Timo, 4min. 45 2-ssec. Power easily overhauled the field in the third lap, arid won easily. 'Vh'ero was a strong'wirid blowing. 120- Yards Hurdles.—First heat: R. B. .Templeton, U.S.A., scr., 1; G. P. Kfiddell, Southland, scr., 2... Time,. 16 1-osec. Second heat: H. Stagpoblo, 7yds., 1: K. M. Tait,'Palmerston North, 18yds., 2. Final: Keddoll.-l; Templeton, 2. Time, 16sec; 'Stagpoole was loading by six yards when no struck tho. seventh hurdle and'fell. Tho'hur'dlo tlso hit'Templeton, putting him , back a Jittle. Templeton and Keddcll kept together until tho last few hurdles, when the former camo away and : ivon by four yards. Stagpoolo had an. easy win in Viis heat. ' ■ Milo Walk.—G. Turner,. Wellington, 75vds., 1;,,-'/}-, i( i7lJyds.,;2; A,,]i. Sievrcriaht-',;,! Wellington, 60yds., 3. -Time.-Cmin. ,51 l-ssec. Vvpn 'comfortably by. 18yds.. • ..•.-.,.. . ■ 220-,Yanls. Handicap.—M...E..Robbie,I'almerston North. 20yds.-, 1; M. Mirfln, I'almorston, 16yds., 2; Ay.. J. -Bennett; , AVgllington, 13yds., 3. . Timo, 22 2-oeec. Won comfortably by four yards. .' Tho American ,- , did not compote. Half-milo Schoolboys' Walk.—Rogers, l;Tiddill, 2., Time, 3min. o4scc. A lar"e field started in this event. : High Jump.—R.. R. Templeton, U.S.A., oft. 9iu., 1; M..Stratford (han-(lieop-Sin.), sft. Sin., 2. . ; ■ ■ Half-mile- A!.- Power," U.S.A., scr., 1;, M.. Darby. Wangamii, 30yds., 2. 'rime, 2min., 5 l-ssec.. Power passed Darby .in the second lap, and tho latter ran a game-race, being defeated by two yards., Thesetwo.were.the only competitors. . . 440 Yards . Handioan.—H. Martis, Wauganui, 15yds., 1; AV. J. Bennett, AYeliington, 16yds., 2; C. T. .Yoiinn;, Wellington, 3. Timo,. 51 4-osec., Only four started. Martis won easily. Long Jump.—K. R. Templeton, 21ft. Oin., 1: O. T. Younp. handicap 3ft., 18ft. 6iim. 2; AY. J. Bcnnet, handicap lft., 19ft. 7iiri., 3. .'•'■■