CROQUET

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 349, 9 May 1928, Page 11

CROQUET

The president of the St. Heliers ttuquet Club, Mrs. Russell, presented the following trophies won during the season at an afternoon on the club's lawn recently. President’s handicap: Mrs. Biggs, 1; Mrs. Keys, 2. B grade handicap singles, for trophy presented by Mrs. Warren, vice-president: Mrs. Skene, 1; Mrs. Brainley, 2. First championship doubles, for trophy presented by Mrs. Main: Miss Appleyard and Mrs-. White. Second championship doubles, for trophv presented by the club: Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. Warren. Thiard championship doubles, for *rophy presented by Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. White: Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Lowe. B grade doubles for trophies presented by Mrs. Hayes: Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Inglis. The hon. secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Lowe, was also the recipient of a beautiful Indian inlaid brass tray from the members, as an appreciation of her services on behalf of the club. Competition games were played and a delicious afternoon tea was served.

Swimming Records Miss Reni Erkens. Germany’s national swimming champion at 100 metres free style, displayed Olympic rating recently, when she slashed her country’s national record for 200 metres to 2.47 9-10 in a 25-metre pool. This time represents 2.49 for 220 yards, the

exact mark which gained third place in our national indoor title test last year. As Miss Erkrns is a powerful young naiad, well able to carry her speed proportionately over the longei middle distances, there is reason to believe she will prove a rival to be reckoned with in the 400-metre international classic at Amsterdam next summer.