OLYMPIC GAMES

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 196, 14 May 1920, Page 6

OLYMPIC GAMES

■. . 4 — . REPRESENTATION OP NEW ZEALAND. ' New Zealand representation at tho Olympi'j Games, to bo held nt Antwerp ; in August, is now definitely assured.' Mr. A. Marryatt, chairman of the New \ Zealand Olympic Council, informed at reporter yesterdav that subscriptions'' , amounting to £300 had been received; from Auckland, and about £200 had: ! been collected in Wellington. In order I to send the team of four originally i chosen a sum of at least £1400 would] bo required, A further > appeal is now being made throughout the Dominion... ( for subscriptions, and steps are being taken to approach the Government for: financial help. It is anticipated that; the necessary funds will be forthcom- : ins. Advice has been received that accommodation for tho members of the team. can be obtained on the Euripides, leaving Sydney on Juno 8. The team is ' therefore fixed to sail from Auckland I for Sydney on June 1. ; Those Anally i selected to represent New Zealand are: D. Hadfield (Auckland), sculler; G.i Davidson (Auckland), runner; 11. ■ ,E. Wilson (Wellington), hurdler; and Miss, Walrond (Auckland), swimmer. Thero. was a prospect of J. Lindsay, sprint champion,' linking up.'with tho New Zealauders at Home, but it is under-1 stood that his services 'are not avail- ,' able. ' Captain Brunton (Wellington),! fencing champion, was also likely to be [ included in the team; if funds permit-; ted but he hns informed the selector, of his inability to make tho trip. Sly.; Walrond, who will accompany his. daughter, has offered to act as honorary - trainer to the team, and one of thef male representatives will bo appoint-, ed manager. RACING CLUB DONATIONTlr> Auckland Racing Club has donated £50 iu the Olympic Gaines Fund. Each of the five rowing clubs in the city is to receive a donation from the '; same body—Press Assn. ';'