ATHLETICS

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 45, 22 February 1930, Page 11

ATHLETICS

CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING

FINE TALENT AT PETONE

The weather means a great deal in the success of a sports meeting. For this afternoon's big gathering on the Petone Oval, where the Wellington provincial amateur athletic and cycling champioushisp are being held, there can bo no complaint on the score of the weather, so with dry conditions and a light breeze, and with a galaxy of talent taking part, the meeting should be an outstanding success. Each of the sub-centres under the jurisdiction of the Wellington Centre is. well represented, and there is also taking part a team from the Motueka Club, onwhose efforts to foster the sport in its district the Centre has always taken a keen interest. The big gathering is rich in talent, some of the finest athletes in the Dominion being among the competitors. In addition to the various, teams, there is a noted competitor from Auckland—J. W. Savidan, present holder of the New Zealand one and three miles championships, and the New Zealand crosscountry championship, who will be seen in action in the distance events. In the event of him winning, however, he will not be eligible to hold the title. Another competitor on whom no doubt a great deal of interest will centre will bo Miss Norma Wilson, of Gisborne, the Olympic Games representative. Competition throughout the afternoon is expected to be very keen. Competitors not only will be seeking individual honours, but they will be' out to .do their best for their respective clubs in the competition for the M' Villy Shield, at present held by the Wellington Club. Details of events up to the time of going to press are:— 440 yds hurdle championship; Ist heat: T. Kamson . (IT), 1; C. Campbell (0), 2. Time, lmin-2 2-ssec. Second heat: H. Leiteh (H.8.-P.8.), 1; L. M'Greevy, 2. Time, lmin- 1 l-ssec. Third heat: H. Webber (H.8.-P.8.), 1; F. M'Cullough (X), 2. Time, lmin I 4-ssec--440yds championship.—First heat: J. Fleming (W), 1; I. Wilby (U), 2. Time, 52 3-ssec. Second heat: T. Pickering (W), 1; L. Veitch (X), 2. Time, 51 3-ssec. ■ . ■■ . . The following abbreviations are used to denote the competing clubs:—A, Athletic; H, Hntt; 0, Olympic; U, University; P, Petone- X, Kiwi; W, Wellington; Wai., Wairarapa; Mot., Motueka; Man., Manawatu; H.8.-P.8., Hawkes-Ba3r-Poverty Bay. Half-mile Provincial Championship, A Grade.—First heat: A. Foot (A.), 1; M. Gano (W.), 2. Time, lmin 13 3^5 sec. Second heat: L. J. Pearee (W.), 1; C. Briccson (M.), 2. Time, lmin 12 4-ssec. Third heat: H. Scarfe (O.), 1; J. Carswell (W.), 2. Time, lmin 9 3-ssee. . . . Three Mile Walk Championship.—A. Hill (O.), 1; E. Fraser (Otago), 2; I. Driscoll (H.8.-P.8.), 3. Won by about 100 yards. Time; 24min 45 4-ssec. Half-mile Cycle Championship, B Grade. —First heat: B. Lyster (A.), 1; G. Stavely (0.), 2. Time, lmin 15 3-5 sec. Second heat: D. Evans (0.), 1; P. Sutherland (O.), 2. Time, lmin II l-ssec. Third heat: L. la Bone (W.), 1; F. Hoar (0.), 2. Time, lmin 14 l-ssee. Fourth heat: K. Croskery (O.), 1; L. Jones, 2. Time, lmin 10 sec. 100 Yards Championship.—First heat: C. Jenkins (W.), 1; B. Walker (O.), 2; J. Goodson (U.), 3. Time, 10 4-ssec. Second heat: H. lo Grove (W.), 1; A. Welply (W.), 2; H. Piereey (Man.), 3. Time, llsec. Third heat: M. Strange (M.), 1; G. Peterson (Wai.), 2; W. Clementson (O.), 3. Time, 10 4-ssec. 75 Yards \Ladies' Handicap.—First heat: J. Murray (2yds), 1; K. Boswell (W.y, 6yds, 2; E. Powell (W.), SJ-yds, 3. Time, 9 4-ssoc. Second heat: G. Edwards (W.), syds, 1; O. Lawler (W.), Byds, 2; J. Gollins-(W.), 11yds, 3. Time, 9 3-ssec. Third heat: J. Wilson (W.), lyd, 1; K. Blake (W.), syds, 2; L. Sharpe (W.), 6yds, 3. Time, 9 4-ssec. / •