OTAHUHU WINS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 323, 7 April 1928, Page 9

OTAHUHU WINS

PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS EIGHT THOUSAND PUPILS PRESENT BIG DAY AT THE DOMAIN Eight thousand children, representing 51 schools of Auckland and districts, assembled at the Domain on Thursday for the annual sports meeting conducted by the Auckland Primary Schools’ Amateur Athletic Association, and combined to make the affair the most successful yet held. Otahuhu boys, with 122 points, carried oft the championship banner, and Bayfield, with 56, was runner-up. The Girls’ Shield was won by Epsom, with 111 points, and Meadow bank in second place. /~\NE of the few days when the chilw dren can meet in the open in their thousands, Thursday proved to be a red-letter day for them, and they spent a thoroughly enjoyable time, and gave their parents and friends a treat that seldom comes their way. Lusty young voices yelled themselves hoarse as the day wore on, and their champions bounded home to victory in the many events set down for decision. From as far North as I-lel-ensville and as far South as Drury, came representatives, and it fell to the lot of the Otahuhu boys to supply the champions, this school gaining a decisive victory over all others. The girls were successful in keeping the shield in Auckland, honours going to the Epsom School.

The running events. the skipping, overhead ball games, the cycling, the long and broad jumps, -were all keenly ccmtested, and fought out in the true spirit of sportsmanship that seems to be the forte of the youngsters of today. With over S.OOO entries it would have been thought that the officials, under Mr. C. W. Garrard, the referee, had set themselves an almost impossible task, but for promptitude and excellence of conduct this meeting could never be bettered. A competent staff of women teachers handled the girls’ events, and equally competent men were in charge of the boys. In rapid succession the heats of each event, many of Avhicli numbered 12, were put through, and the finals taken in the afternoon were equally as fast, the meeting being completed shortly after 4 o'clock. Results: BOYS’ EVENTS Long Jump, under 15 years.—C. Docherty (Otahuhu) 1, A. Fletcher (Kolnmarama) 2, W. Rout (Richmond Road) 3. There were 87 entries. High Jump, under 15 years.—C. Docherty (Otahuhu) 1, A. Fletcher (Kohimarama) 2, N. Michael and L. Denny (Bayfield) tied for third plafce. There were 37 entries. One Mile, 12 years and under 15.—N. Michael (Bayfield) 1, D. Cochrane (Otahuhu) 2, C. James (Bayfield) 3. There were 107 entries. 75 Yards, under 11 years.—K. Cameron (Remuera) 1, L. Stevenson (Devonport) 2, J. Boneham (Otahuhu) 3. There were 252 entries, consisting of 12 heats. 75 Yards, under 12 years.—G. Childs (Papatoetoe) 1, N. Morris (Ellerslie) 2, J. Maiden (Grey Lynn) 3. There were 325 entries, run off in 16 heats. 100 Yards, under 13 years.—A. Brown (Grafton) 1, A. Swinton (Bayfield) 2, L. Faithful (Te Papapa) 3. There were 260 entries, of 13 heats. 100 Yards, under 14 years.—C. Docherty (Otahuhu) 1, F. Dailey (Remuera) 2. A. Webster (Bayfield) 3. There were 189 entries, of nine heats. 100 Yards, under 15 years.—N. Willis (Epsom) 1, C. Stewart (Otahuhu), 2. G. Carter (Helensville) 3. There were 100 entries, of five heats. Half Mile, under 12 years.—G. Childs (Papatoetoe) 1, B. Ellis (Belmont) 2, J. McManus (Otahuhu) 3. There were 189 entries, of nine heats. One Mile Bicycle Race.—-A. Rose (Grafton) and W. Smith (Richmond Road), dead heat, 1; A. Dawson (Papatoetoe) 3. There were 53 entries, of three heats. Half Mile, under 15 years.—N. Michael (Bayfield) 1, D Cochrane (Otahuhu) 2, G. Yarnton (Belmont) 3. There were 168 entries, of eight heats. Junior Relay.—Papatoetoe 1, Remuera 2, Otahuhu 3. Thirty-seven teams competed, in five heats. Senior Relay.—Kowhal 1, Otahuhu 2, Bayfield 3. Thirty-six teams competed, in five heats. Half Mile Walk, under 15 years.—D. Cochrane (Otahuhu) 1, T. Phare (Newmarket) 2, G. Greenwood (Otahuhu) 3. There were 105 entries. 440 Yards, under 15 years.—N. Michael (Bayfield) 1, T. Creep (Avondale) 2, N. Hanford (Otahuhu) 3. There were 160 entries, of eight heats. 120 Yards Hurdles.—A. Fletcher (Koliimarama) 1, W. Rout (Richmond Road) 2, T. Pearson (New Lynn) 3. There were 72 entries, of five heats. 100 Yards Open.—N. Willis (Epsom) 1, T.* Greep '(Avondale South) 2, G. Greenwood (Otahuhu) 3. 50 Yards, under B.—L. Oswald (Grey Lynn) 1, R. Ma.nsill (Epsom) 2, J. Torrance (Epsom) 3. 50 Yards, under 9.—1. Neil (Northcote) 1, W. Warren (Belmont) 2. One Mile, under 12.—J. McManus (Otahuhu) 1, J. Lowry (Papatoetoe) 2, J. Robertson (Point Chevalier) 3. GIRLS’ EVENTS 75 Yards, under 14 years.—A. Fowlie (Meadowbank) 1, H. Poole (Remuera) 2, D. Brien (Beresford Street) 3. There were 147 entries, of seven heats. 75 Yards, over 14 years.—J. Clark (Richmond Road) 1, L. Taylor (Parnell) 2, A. Pearce (Beresford Street) 3. There were 56 entries, of four heats. 75 Yards, under 13 years.—R. Simmonds (Epsom) 1, ,T. Bishop (Meadowbank) 2, G. Moller (Takapuna) 3. There were 200 entries, of 10 heats. 50 Yards, under 12 years.—J. Willis (Epsom) 1, G. Lions (Point Chevalier) 2, J. Crossley (Takapuna) 3. There were 200 entries, of 10 heats. 50 Yards, under 11 yeai's.—M. Goodacre (Bayfield) 1, G. Cole (Cornwall Pai-k) 2, J. Perkinson (Ponsonby) 3. There were 198 entries, of 11 heats. 50 Yards, under 10 years.—E. Worrail (Epsom) 1, J. Mason (Curran Street) 2, D. Thompson (Epsom) 3. Thei'e were ISO entries, of nine heats. * 50 Yards, under nine years.—J. Beaumont (Remuera) 1, E. Shenkin (Richmond Road) 2, M. Hurrie (Maungawhau) 3. There were 198 entries, of nine heats. 50 Yards, under eight years.—M. Simpson (Epsom) 1, B. Lamb (Epsom) 2. There were 230 entries, of 12 heats. 75 Yards Skipping, 13 to 15 years.—A. Fowlie (Meadowbank) 1, B. Scorringi (Onehunga) 2, M. Ellery (Mount Roskill) 3. There were 100 entries, of five heats, 75 Yards Skipping, 11 to 12 years.—M. Goodacre (Bayfield) 1. J. Parkinson (Ponsonby) 2, D. Carter (New Lynn) 3. There were 236 entries, of 12 heats. 75 Yards Skipping, 11 to 13 years.—R. Simmonds (Epsom) 1, J. Robertson (Epsom) 2, J. Meadowbank (Meadowbank) 3. There were 120 entries, of six heats. Senior Relay.—Meadowbank 1, Devonport 2, Richmond Road 3. There were 40 teams, of six heats. Junior Relay.—Epson! 1, Bavfield 2. Belmont 3. There were 39 teams, of five heats. 50 Yards, Overhead Ball.—Northcote 1, Ponsonby 2, Gladstone Road 3. There were 33 teams, of five heats. Schools’ Drill Competition.—Papatoetoe, SI points, 1: Onehunga, 78 points, 2; Grafton, 77 points, 3. SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS Boys.—Otahuhu. 122 points, 1: Bayfield, 56 points. 2; Papatoetoe, 54£ points, 3; Epsom, 52£ points. 4. Girls.—Epsom, 111 points, 1; Meadowbank, 3Si points, 2; Bayfield, 31 points, 3; Takapuna, 27 £ points, 4.