ATHLETICS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1930, Page 6

ATHLETICS

N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIPS.

NEW TITLE HOLDERS.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

WANGANUI, March 16

The Dominion Athletic Championships concluded at Cook’s Garden in fine weather on Saturday, before an attendance of 5000. In the evening the sensation of the events was 1). IK vans’ victory in. the, mile when he won handsomely in a strong field, taking the title from J. W. Suvidan, of Auckland. Thus, at his first Dominion championship meeting, Evans has annexed the mile and half mile titles.

Following are the results of the championship events: — Putting the Shot.—P. Munro (Wellington) 43ft lin 1; E. G. Sutherland (Wellington) 34ft s}in 2; P. Hunt ( Wanganui-Taranaki) 33ft s}in 3. *Munro, Australasian record holder, retained Ids title.

Throwing the javelin.—-S. Lav (W.T.) 199 ft 9.)ins 1; E. G. Sutherland (Wellington) 158 ft 2; A. Hart (W.T.) 144 ft 3. Pole Vault.—J. W. Batstone (Canterbury) 10ft 9ins T ; R. O. Johnson (Otago) LOft 2ins 2; J. Purves (W.T.) and E. G. Sutherland (Wellington) Oft bins (equal) 3.

Handicap Hop, Step and-Jump.—G. Sullivan (W.T.) 47ft 4in s 1; R- O. Johnson (Otago) 46ft (Hins 2; D. Parata (Wellington) 44ft lOins 3.

iOOyds Filial.—A. J. Elliott (Auckland) 1, M. Lcadbeater (Canterbury) 2, C. Jenkins (Wellington) 3. Won by 12 indies, six inches between second and third. Time 10 1-5.

880yds.—D. Evans (W.T.) 1, W. J. Suckling (Canterbury) i-*, W. Oigig| (Wellington) 3.’ Won by ten yards, with 12 inches between, second and third. 'l'iine 1.58 2-5.

120yds Hurdles.—F. Ramson (Wellington) 1, L. A. Newall (W. 1.) 2, F. C. Gilmour (W.T.) 3. Won by 12 inches, two yards between second and third. Timo 16sccs.

920yds Final.—G. Golding (N.S.W.) 1, C. Jenkins (Wellington) 2, A. JElliott (Auckland) 3. Won by four feet, with three inches between second and third. Time 22 2-osecs. 440yds Hurdles' Final.- F. Ramson (Wellington) 1, F. O. Gilmour (W. r l.) 2, T. E. Henry (Auckland) 3. Won by two yards, with three yards between second and third. Time 57 3-ssecs. 44.0yds Final.—G. Golding (N.S.W.) 1, J. Fleming (Wellington) 2. T. Pickering (Wellington) 3. Won by four yards, with three yards between second and- third! Time 49 2-5. One Milo. — IX Evans (W.T.) 1, G. JJmyne .(Wellington 1 ) 2, ' Gibbons (W.T.)- 3. Rose did not start, following advice by his medical adviser. Savidan-was not in the picture at the finish. Evans won by five yards, with ten yards between second and third. Time 4mins 23 2-ssees.

50yds Ladies’ 'Scratch Race.—. Miss E. Martyn (Canterbury) 1, Miss J. Wilson (Wellington) 2, Miss Tv. Callinan (Canterbury) 3. Won by three feet, with one foot between second and third. Time 6 2-ssccs. 100yds Ladies’ Championship—First heat: Miss E: Martyn (Canterbury) 1, Miss T. Kench (Wellington) 2, Miss J. Grcager (W.T.) 3. Time 11 2-osees. Second heat: Miss N. Wilson (Wellington) 1, Miss AT. Boyd (Canterbury) 2. Miss T. 'Wilson (Wellington) B. Time ll 3-5 secs. Final: Miss Kench 1. Miss Martyn 2, Miss N. Wilson 3. Time 11 1-5 secs.

One Mile Walk. —A. Hall (Wellington) 1, J. Driscoll (Wellington) 2. The other competitor, D. Wills' finished second, but was disqualified. Time 6 mins 51 3-5 secs.

Half Mile Cycle Final.—F. J. Grose (Canterbury) 1, L. Pearce (Wellington) 2. T. O’Brien (Canterbury) 3. Time G 4 2-ssces.

One Mile Ct-vle.—First beat: F. J. Grose (Canterbury) 1, T. Oakley (Wellington) 2, H. 4. Kelson (AY/I.) 3. Time 2.17. Second boat: T. O’Brien (Canterbury) 1, L. Pearce (Wellington) 2, At. Gone Wellington) 3. Time 2.10. Filial: Grose I, O’Brien 2, Rearce 3. Time 2.7 3-5. Three Aide Cycle.—-F. Grose (( anterlmry) 1, T. O’Brien (Canterbury) 2, L. Pearce Wellington) 3. Time 7.52 3-5.

Ladies’ Relay.—W'ollingiou (Aliases \ T . AY'ilson. .). Wilson, C. Miller, and T. Kench) I ; Canterbury 2, Wanga-imi-Taranaki 3. Time 52secs.

Championship Relay.—AA ellington (Dgg 880yds. Fleming 110yds, Strange 220yds, and Jenkins 220yds) 1: Canterbury 2. Auckland 3. Won by two yards, with five yards between second and third. Time 3.35 2-5.

CONFER F.NOF OF DELEGATES. WAXGANFI, March 15

A conference of delegates, representing the amateur cyclists in the Dominion, was heldi'tl’i'fs morning re the dispute between flic Manuka Club and the N.Z.A.A.A.. Air Stewart, the Auckland delegate, explained the trouble, and said the Manuka Club desired more representation on the (Body controlled by the cyclists. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to change the name of the Controlling Body from the “New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association” to the “New Zealand A.A.A. and Cycling Association.” A conference' of delegates affiliated to the N.Z.A.A.A. 'followed. A remit from Canterbury that the three mile walk he deleted from the programme at the New Zealand Championship meetings was lost. A Oantorbuiv leant that the N. Z. Road Cycling Championship be over a distance ol 10 miles instead ol 50, and embrace teams race, was adopted. It was decided that the next Championships be held in AVeJlinglon,