SWIMMING

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1933, Page 6

SWIMMING

1)0All N lON CHA AIiPION SH IPS

RESULTS ON THE FIRST’ DAY

(Per Press Association — Copyright.)

NAPIER, February 19

Tho New Zealand National Swimming OhgmpioushiPo opened at Napier on Saturday evening, under perfect conditions. The 100yds. Men’s Championship resulted in. an excellent race, with R. Frankham (Auckland) winning by two feet- from W. Whareaitu (South Auckland). E. McConville, of Canterbury, was very close up third, while A. Thomas, of Auckland, did not receive a place. The 220yds. Ladies’ Championship title rihnuged hands. Mias At. Ley-don (Auckland), who swam great races, defeated the title holder, Miss M. Farqnhar (Auckland) by one yard in one second over the record time. Tlie 150yds. Backstroke Championship went to G. Low (Canterbury), who was never troubled. L. J. Moorhouse '(Canterbury), the reeoi'd and title holder, could not compete owing to indisposition. I). P. Lindsay. (Canterbury) bad no t|joublo, in retaining bis mile ffitle from A. T. S'-okes (Canterbury) • gaining a yard every length. A gi eater degree of consistency was the reason for R. C.. 'Colder (Otago) winning the Mens’ Diving Champion-

ship for, .still another year, A, W

AVesney (Southland) being not very far behind in second place. Results:

CHAAIPIONSHIPS

Men’s 100yds.—It. Frankham (Auckland 1, AY. AVlmrcaitn (South Auckland j2, E. AlcCbnville (Cirnt<xbur,y) 3. Won by two feet. Time 57 2-5. La-cpos 220yds.—Miss Al.' Lgydon (Auckland) 1, . Miss AL ..Farquahar (Auckland.) 2, Miss. Al. Alathieson (Otago) 3. AVon by a yard. Time 2'mi-n. 48sec. Alen’s 150yds. Backstroke.--G-. Low (Canterbury) 1, E.' AlcCtiUville (Canterbury) 2, E. Roper (Auckland) -i. Won by ,15yds. Time linin. 523ic.

Men’s One Alile. —I>. P. Lindsay (Canterbury) 1, A. T. Stokes \Oanterbury) 2. Time 23min. 29 3-osecv AVon by 58yds. ' Diving.—R. C. Cabler (Otago) 87pts .1 ; AYesney . .(Soul'lldarnel B%te 2; G. Geddes (Haw'kcfs Bay) 7opts 3. ■Polo.—Han Ices’ Bay beat .AVcßingtcai by two'goals to nil; Canterbury beat Hawke’s Bay B. by five goals to Olio.

HANDICAPS

Men’s <>6 2-3 yards.—F. Hayes 1, Simpson 2, Hepburn 3. AVon by three yards. Time 41 3-5. Dual Relay, fib 2-3 yards— Gisborne (Miss B. Smith and J. Miller) nsec. 1; Napier (Miss M. Bain and G. Long) 3see. 2; Te Aw a (Mrs Sdmimmds and M. Redman) scr. 3. AVon by three yards. Time 47sec. .