OLYMPIC GAMES

Hokitika Guardian, 11 August 1932, Page 5

OLYMPIC GAMES

BOXING BOUTS NEW ZEALANDERS DEFEATED. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LOS ANGELES, August 9. Further boxing results were: 1181bs Class:—Lang (United States) obtained a decision over Tirado (Mexico); Pereyra (Argentina) secured a decision over Hughes (Ireland) In';the lightweight ‘Mayor (France) obtained the' over Ponce' (Mexico); (Canada) obtained th'ej decision over Vargas (Argentina), Kartz (Germany) was given the decision over Ko (Japan) ; Stevens ('South Africa) urns given the decision over Padilla (Philippines).

In the 14711 - class, jtynn' (United States) obtained the. decision over Safdolla (Argentina);. and Barton (South Africa).' obtained the decision o-ver Flood (Ireland). Fighting in the lightweight class, pui‘di-o (New Zealand) met Biandhini of Italy. The Crowd hoobd the decision when it was given'iolf Bianchind, and they cheered puddle lustily as lie left tile ring. Boxing in the l47ibs class, McCleave (Britain) won on a foul from Romero (Mexico). Results were aa follows in the Women’s 1W Metres Backstroke First Heat Eleanor Holm (United States) 1; Bonnie r (Australia) 2; Phyllis Harding (Britain)' 3; Maria Overshoot (Holland) 4; /Misao Yokoto (Japan) 5. Time 1 min 18.3 secs, a new world reccyd. - . /Second Heat:—Elizabeth ./Davies (Britain) .1; Joan MdSlieehy (United States) 2; Ruth Kerr (Canada) 3. Time 1 min 22 secs.

Third Heat:—Maria Barun (Holland) 1; Margaret Cooper. (Britain) Marjorie Linton (Canada) 3. Time 1 min 28.8 secs.

The 400; metres free style first semifinal resulted: —Kokoynama (Japan) 1; Paris (France) 2; Oyokota (Japan) 3 ; Gilhula 4; Ryan (Australia) 5; Costolli P. . Time 4 mins 51.4 secs, a new 'Olympic record. _ " Second semi-final: —Crabbe .(United States) 1; Sugimoto (Japan) 2;. Charlton (Australia) 3; Perenthin (Italy) 4; Spence .(Canada) 5. Time 4 mips 52.7 Sec,g.

In the water polo, United States (4) drew with Germany (4). Cornaggia, Medici (Italy) lias won the •duelling sword title, lio winning nine out of his ten bouts. Bouchard was second, and Agostoni (Italy) was third. ■ •: . /The. experts of the United States and Hungary captured the honours in the Indian ciub, horizontal bar, and pommel horse events., Canada defeated United States at the la cross® demonstration, 5*4, the .same score by which it lost on 81111= day. The yacht Blaabi (Sweden) won the six metre title, defeating the United States yacht “Gallant” over a cruise of ten miles in 2 hours 31 mins 35, secs. ...

In the Star Class, the. Jupiter (United State®) was first, the Tarmontane (France) second, the Joy of England (Britain) third: .tit San Pedro, Reginald Dixon (Canada) won the sixth . monotype yacht race.' The total points are now :- Holland.. 55; England 45; France, Spain and Germany 44; Canada 39; United States 31. •

EMPIRE GAMES. LOS ANGELES, Aug,ust -9. It is understood that further conversations concerning the British Empire Garnets, rendered it unlikely that Australia will be chosen for the venue. The financial allowances tentatively offered by Canada and Britain made the choice of Toronto or London most likely, since the, distant teams would be assured oif f .sll expenses sa-ve transportation. A final decision, however, has not yet been made. . LO-S ANGELES, August 10. . The women’s springboard diving final resulted:—Miss Coleman (U.S.A.) 1; Miss Rawls (U.'S.A.) 2; Miss Faunty (U.S.A".) 3; Miss Jordon (Germany) 4; Miss Ogi-lvi'e (Canada) 5.