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ATHLETICS - -

BOYS - -
AT the Q.S.S.S.S.A. Carnival on 25th September, our boys put up one of
their best performances for some years. Though recording few really good
individual efforts, every member of the team combined well to take off the
cup for Grade II Schools.
In the under 15 event, Warren Blaik won through to the final of the
100 yards and 220 yards with good performances in the heats. Graham
Pearson, in the under 16 220 yards, and John Sands in the open 220 yards
ran well to clinch their places in the final eight. Peter Martin, after a close
second to Ganis of Cavendish Road in the four-way carnival, was expected
to show well in the under 16 120 yards hurdles. Though not in the first three,
he ran well enough to break the existing record.
Alan Lentz, third in his heat of the open 120 yards hurdles, turned in
a fourth in the final. Bob Martin. David Monks and Peter Bond also recorded
good results to qualify for the final of the open 100 yards, under 16 440 yards
and open 440 yards. Trev. Niebling and Wally Morgan, our hopes in the
weight putting event turned in sound performances, though Wally did nor
reproduce the form that won him the event at the school carnival.
The relay events did not produce any surprises. The under 15 4x110
yards team, and the under 16 4 x 220 yards team ran creditably to qualify
for the final, but the open team was clearly outclassed, with a dropped baton
giving them no chance.
With the open mile came our main hope of registering full points.
Stewart Robinson, with fine performances in the inter-house and four-way
carnivals was thought to have the ability to win the event. Despite the han
dicap of a muscular upset, he put up the best performance of the day.
Moving up with the leaders early in the race, he was never further back
than third and with a lap to go was in second place. With a great effort
over the last 200 yards he just failed to catch the leader. Crewe of Commer
cial, being beaten into second place by seven yards. His time, under 4.40
was his personal best.
These fine results could never have been achieved without the invaluable
assistance rendered by Mr. Mayfield, and Mr. Hazell, both of whom gave up
much of their time to ensure that our athletes were of a high standard. To
them we are greatly indebted.

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