OLYMPIC SWIMMERS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 305, 16 March 1928, Page 7

OLYMPIC SWIMMERS

ATTACK ON RECORDS NO NEW MARKS SET TOO SOON AFTER TRIP About 1,000 people packed the Tepid Baths last evening on the occasion oi' j the appearance of Misses Ena Stockley (Auckland) and Kathleen Miller (Otago), two of the Dominion’s repre- i sentatives to go to the Olympic Gaines at Amsterdam. It was a pleasing tribute to the two swimmers, who returned this week from a victorious tour of Australia, I where they each won all championship ; events for which they entered, j The president of the Auckland Centre, Mr. lE. 11. Potter, Mayor of I Mount Eden, congratulated the ladies upon their successes in Australia and also upon their selection in the Olympic team. The carnival itself was an excellent one, and every race was so handicapped that very close finishes resulted. MISSED BY A FRACTION The attempt on the 100 metres record of 74 1 -ss, held by Miss P. Hoeft, made by Miss E. Stockley failed by 3-ss. Miss Stockley was paced by A. E. Baird. She got away to a great start, but made a bad turn at the first lap, and this no doubt affected her chances of lowering the record. She covered the first length in 19s, the second in 42 2-ss, the third in 66 4-ss, and completed the distance in 755. Failure also attended the attempt on Miss G. Shand’s 440yds record of 6m Ss by Miss K. Miller. Paced by J. Enwright for 200yds and by A. E. Baird over the remainder of the distance, Miss Miller made a solid pace, but she failed by 6 3-ss. Her times were: 100yds, 75 2-ss; 200yds, 2m 41 3-ss; 300yds, 4m 11 2-ss; 400yds, 5m 40 2-ss; and 440yds, 6m 14 3-ss. MISS ROBERTSON’S FINE RACE The two champions also came out in the 66 2-3yds handicap, but were beaten by Miss P. Robertson, a brilliant young sprinter, while Miss D. Magee, who beat Miss Stockley at the Auckland championships, got second place after a great swim. The two champions also gave an exhibition swim. The men’s 220yds handicap was a great race, and was hotly contested throughout, do Loree getting the verdict by 3yds from Brooking. The remainder of the events were keenly contested and provided a thoroughly enjoyable evening’s sport. OLD-TIMER COMES BACK An exhibition of diving from extraordinary angles was given by the old favourite Con Welson, whose laughable efforts created roars of laughter. The officials conducted the carnival without a hitch, and the large attend- ' ance should greatly assist the. funds to send Misses Stockley and Miller to ’ the Games. Results: 66 2-3 Yds Women's Handicap.—Miss P. Robertson (Grammar), 4s, 1; Miss D. Magee (Parnell), Is, 2; Miss E. Stockley (Grammar), scr, 3. Misses Iv. Miller (Is) and D. Grant (2s) also started. Getting away to a beautiful start, Miss Robertson set a merry pace. She had a substantial lead at the length, with Miss Magee next. Then came Miss Grant, Miss Stockley and Miss Miller. Going into the second and final distance Miss Robertson drew away like a champion with Miss Magee sprinting in her wake, Miss Grant next and Miss Stockley close up. In a great finish Miss Robertson went on to win by a touch, with Miss Stockley a yard behind Miss Magee. Miss Grant was fourth and Miss Miller last. Time, 43 l-ss. 220Yds Open Handicap.—First heat: R. E. Lynch (Ponsonby), 18s, 1; A. Rafer (Ponsonby), 12s, 2; E. V. Cunnold, scr, 3. Time, 3m 7 l-ss. Second heat: R. de Loree (Mount Eden), 6s, 1; S. Brooking (Ponsonby), 15s, 2; A. E. Baird (Waitemata), 2s, 2. Time, 2m 43 2-ss. Final: De Loree, 1; Brooking, 2; Lynch, 3. Brooking led for 100yds and then de Loree forged ahead, and won by three yards. Time, 2m 45 3-ss. IOOYds First-class Handicap.—ll. de Loree (Mount Eden), 4s, 1; J. Emvright (Waitemata), 2; J. P. Farrell (Waitemata), Is, 3. A thrilling race. De Loree and Stevens led at the length, with Enwright in front of Farrell and Fairgray. Into the second lap Enwright went to the front with the rest at his feet. Over the last lap de Loree "'moved up and challenged Enwright, the rest being almost together. In a flying finish de Loree got the verdict by a touch. Time, 625. ISOYds Breastroke Handicap. J. Magee (Parnell), 7s, 1; Miss G. Pidgeon (Waitemata), 11s, 2; T. Lowe (Devonport), scr, 3. There were seven starters. Lowe conceded 19s, but he made a great pace and had considerably reduced the lead at the length. Miss Pidgeon had the lead at the second lap, with the rest swimming together. Lowe dropped back at this stage. Magee then passed Miss Pidgeon. with Clarke in third place. Lowe put in another spurt and just missed third place. Magee won by a yard. Time, 2m 15 2-ss. 66 2-3Yds Junior Boys’ Handicap. First heat: W. Ramsay (Ponsonby), 2s, 1; J. Magee (Parnell), 4s, 2; Dawson (Mount Eden), 11s, 3. Time, 40s. Second heat: L. Smythe (Parnell), ss, 1; W. Stockley (Grammar), 3s, 2; R. Pidgeon (Waitemata), scr, 3. Time, 44 3-ss. Final: Ramsay, 1; Smythe, 2; Gardiner, 3. A great race. Ramsay went to the front going into the second lap and won by a yard. Time, 40 2-ss. 66 2-3Yds Junior Girls’ Handicap. First heat: M. Smith (Waitemata), ss, 1; N. Coutts, 2; B. Hanlon (Waitemata), scr, 3. Time. 47 2-ss. Second heat: S. Brown (Waitemata), 3s, 1; S. Denham, 6s, 2; M. Elworth (Devonport), 6s, 3. Time, 47 3-ss. Final: Smith, 1; Brown, 2; Denham, 3. Won easily. Time, 455. 66 2-3Yds Open Handicap.—First heat: A. Raper (Ponsonby), ss, 1; M. Honeyfield (Parnell), 6s, 2; R. Porteous (Mount Eden), 6s, 3. Time, 39 4-ss. Second heat: B. Belcher (Mount Eden), 4s, 1; W. J. Stevens (Ponsonby), 3s, 2; C. Witten (Mount Eden), ss, 3. Time, 40 2-ss. Third heat: Skinner, 1; L. Fairgray (Waitemata), scr, 2. Time, 40 3-ss. Final: Belcher, 1: Fairgray, 2; Skinner, 3. Won by a touch. Time, 39 4-ss. Open Dive.—E. V. Cunnold, 1. NAVAL CARNIVAL A SUCCESSFUL MEETING An essential part of the training of the men on the training-ship H.M.S. Philomel, is that of swimming, and to inculcate an interest in the art, parties each day have a period at practice. A carnival, the first of what will become an annual affair, was held in the Calliope Dock yesterday afternoon when the trainees from the Philomel and the trawler Kakakura gathered in large numbers.to provide an excellent afternoon’s sport. Commander Bradley, R.X., was present, as were several officers and friends of all ratings, making a large attendance. The programme was put through in a manner that could well be copied by other swimming bodies. There was no hitch, and the sailors thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The trophies, consisting of four silver cups, wristlet watches and medals were purchased out of the boys’ recreation funds and made an attractive display. The 200yds silver cup was won by A. Steve after a rattling good race. The greasy boom and obstacle race provided plenty of amusement. During the afternoon the visitors were entertained to afternoon tea. Results: 200Yds Championship.—Boy A. Steve, j 1 Boy Hewson, 2; Boy Freeman, 3. There were seven starters. Hewson led from the start, but at the 50yds | mark Steve drew level. Hewson main- I tained a slight lead until the 150yds ! mark, and then Steve challenged and ! drew out to win by Syds. Freeman was i 11yds behind Hewson. 75Yds Trainees’ Championship.—Boy : Sheridan, 1; Boy Seoon, 2; Boy McCor- I nish, 3. Xineteen started in this race, but | Sheridan was too good and won comfort- j ably. IOOYds Brc-astroke Championship..—-A. J

B. Stackhouse (Wakakura), 1: LeadingSeaman Wilcox, 2; A. B. Lowden, The three placed men were together for 25yds and then the winner drew out to win by 2yds. , T _ Egg and Spoon Race.—A. B. Lowden, 1; Corporal Gilmohe, 2; Boy Mclntosh, o. Diving.—Boy Warner, 1; Leading-Sea-man Wilcox, 2. , .. Inter-class Relay Race.—Class, o, l, Class 20, 2; Class 1, 3. , Life-saving Race, Trainees and Ship s Company.—A. B. Lowden, 1; Petty Officer Martin, 2. Obstacle Race, Trainees and Ship s Company.—Able-Seaman Stackhouse, 1; Able-Seaman Hathaway, 2; Boy Scoon, 3. Greasy Pole. —Boy Moore, 1. Consolation Race.—Stoker Sevi. 1. Water Polo, Trainees v. Ship’s Company.—Ship’s company, 3 goads to 1.