SWIMMING
N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIPS. (By Telegraph—Bar Press Association) WANGANUI. March 5. The New Zealand Championship swimming meeting was advanced a further stage this (‘veiling when 1,51)0 speftiilors watched the races at, the Gouville Baths m ideal weather. The outstanding performance of the evening was that of the Aucklander. Miss At. Karquhar. who won the 100yds backstroke championship, defeating the title holder, Miss N. Stratton, oT Auckland, by a narrow margin. Result.-, :
220.vds .Men's Championship.—G. Bridson (Auckland) I : A. T. Stokes (Canterbury) 2; 4. Knwriglii (Auckland) . Also started: G. Blakeley (Wellington). A. Roper (Auckland). Won by live yards, with one yard between second and third Time 2.61 2-5. lOtlvds Ladies’ Backstroke Championship.- .Miss M. Earqwhar (Auckland) 1: .Miss N. Stratton (Auckland) 2. The only starters. Won by lour cards. Time 1.26 4-5.
220yds Breast-stroke Championship. -L. Smith (Wanganui) i ; S. Spry (Wellington) 2; B. llowortli (Wanganui) 6. Also started: T. Lowe (Auckland). Won hv 'lsyds. with 10yd- between second and third. Time 6.7 1-5. ■i-lOyds Ladies’ ( liampioiiship.—Miss C. Champion ('Auckland) I ; .Miss D. Anderson (Wanganui) 2: Mi-s S. Bracetiekl (South Canterbury) 6. The only starters. Won by a lap. with 24 yards between second and third. 4in 6.27 1-5. sSOvds Men’s Championship.--C. Bridson (Auckland) I : A. Stokes (Canterbury) 2; H. Cowan (Wanganui) 6. Also started: |). Reid (South Cantet luiry). Won by 60 yards, with 60 yards between second and third. Time 11.52 1-5. Water Polo. l anterbtiry and Wellington drew, one goal each; Auckland 2 heat Taranaki nil. LADY SWIMMERS. (Received this da.v at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY. March 6. 'The shark proof net wherein Miss Lily (’opplestoite and Mis- Rolfe will attempt a seven mile swim in Sydney Harbour mi Sunday was tested in Parramatta river. (oppleston said il was quite -a i i.-l .ictory. Her ambition now i- tu swim the English Channel. She leaves Australia in a few weeks with that object in view, who: oa| l.cr -lie holies to take part in the Catalina Marathon race in ATileriea
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