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LAST NIGHT'S AQUATIC SPORTS

AT Y.M.C.A.

R. Olver's Impressive Swimming

RUGBY RECEIVES SHARP CRITICISM.

Brains Seems Lacking

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GAME ON DECLINE.

Recently expert opinion launched.

Promise Of A Successful Season a tirade against the decline of rugby

E. F. SELK DELIGHTS LARGE GALLERY WITH FANCY DIVING.

OUTSIDE MEMBERS LOSE ́RELAY ·

in the Old Country. And there have been repercussions ever since. Here are some others' view, just sa discerning and just as sharp.

One fireside critic leaps up in arms and showers abuse on the game.

"Rugby- football is getting too stereotyped to be attractive. Play- ers lack imagination and versatility.

have endeavoured to emulate

the

The first Swimming Gala to be staged in the quick thinking seems to be beyond Y.M.C.A. swimming bath attracted a large crowd the powers of the average player.

"Since the destructive type of last night. Keen competition was witnessed in all winging forward waS introduced events and a touch of humour lent by E. F. Selk in into the game after the war there the diving exhibition contributed in no small way science and technique of Rugby.

has been no real advance, in the to the success of this the first of a series of six | "Why this should be is mystery, monthly gala nights. Dancing in the West Lounge for to-day the standard of intelli- until midnight terminated a most enjoyable even- Some have proved copyists-some gence among Rugby, players is high.' ing.

Interviewed at the conclusion of the aquatic South Africans in persistent kick- Ing, to the detriment, rather than sports by a "China Mail" representative, Mr. E. W. the benefit, of the game. Railton, one of the most enthusiastic swimmers in "The International matches have| the Colony, expressed the opinion that the Y.M.C.A. been devoid of new tactics; they possessed some very good talent among its more orthodox Rugby. Surely there is well-known members and also had some very pro- 'sufficient brains in the thousands of Iteams in England, Scotland, and mising beginners who were taking their coaching Wales to set a new fashion! Why very seriously which all pointed in the right direc-leave it to colonial sides to give us tion - Success.

'all the new ideas?"

Another comments on the situa- tion as follows :----- The first event was a 50 yards lead was short lived, for almost im-

"If players were really enterpris Free Style Handicap run off in mediately Doan equalised with aing there would be surprise elements heats-points being awarded to the hot shot from just outside the two in every first-class game. Though first and second in each heat and half time came with the score changed materially, players still

Serappy play ensued the character of the points to be accumulative fre.n] 1-1.

yard line.

have been indifferent exhibitions of

game has

each of the six monthly swimming! Olver Scores For Outsiders.

adopt the old methods, though in- variably they lead to nothing tangi- galas to be held during the current

On the resumption the Outside ble. For instance, at the line-but swimming season. The outstand- Members team broke away and forwards try to catch the ball; and, ing performance in this event was scored with a long shot from if successful, throw it to the backs. that of E. Olver who returned the Olver, which was deflected out of

"Always the movement is anti- good time of 27.3/5 seconds whilst the goalkeeper's reach by one of the cipated, and fast winging forwards W. Stoker returned the useful Resident backs. The match now fall back to strengthen the de- figures of 30.3/5 secs. to win his became very keen and Railton's fence. If the ball was put to the men tried hard to equalise, Kerr ground and heeled back instead of and Stoker-going close with long being passed out direct those wing- shots.

ing forwards would be involved in

heat.

Ja loose scrummage, and would be

Close Finish. Excitement ran high in the

Garrod's Good Display. second heat when only, two seconds separated the competitors. The Their fate was sealed, however, Swimming Committee will have an by Garrod (who played a fine game unable to cover up the defence. excellent "line" on handicaps for throughout) swimming up with the

"This is only one idea which

the next gala and no doubt each ball and scoring with a good shot could be put into operation with

from an awkward, angle,

that surprise element about it to heat will see close finishes.

nounced.

Railton's Optimism.

This

"This brings us to the point as to whether trial matches are not a

Miss Dalziel's Good Time,.. proved to be the last goal of the ensure variety and the prospect of The Ladies' event. proved match, the whistle being blown for scores, disappointing, due to the very few no side a minute later. entries, only four ladies facing the¦ starter when the race was an On the whole the polo was good waste of time under present cir- Mias A. Fowler and and the "Y" are to be congratulat- cumstances. Ought not, they to be Miss A. Knill dead-heated for ed on training several novices who utilised to develop new plans? To- first place with Mise Sybil Dalziel appear to be benefiting from their day they are farcical because they

are ultra-orthodox, coaching... two yards behind. The last nam-.

and, because concerned with ed had to concede thirteen seconds E. Raliton expressed hopes of a players are too

really fine season to a Chine Mail themselves to risk anything savour- representative and stated that ating of the unusual or novel." comprehensive scheme of Aquatic

to Miss Fowler and sine seconds to Miss Knill and although her time of 36 seconds was really good the handicap imposed was just too much.

Team Race.

The "Residents" team took the lead in the first Afty yards through W. Kerr but the Outside members

Then comes the last straw. The Sports for the 1932 season was now public are fed up. being prepared. He said that a life "There is evidence that the public saving class is to be formed in the are tiring of these set movements near future" and all interested are which are shorn of the old thrills, asked to get in touch with Mr. E. F. and unless there is improvement

interest will become luke-warm. Selk.

but the players. To use a cricket

No. 2 promptly reduced the lead The gala concluded with a dance "Here and there suggestions are and finished the second. "Afty" in the West Lounge to the strains put forward for alterations to the with a six yard advantage. E. F. of Micky's Melody Makers, and a rules in order to brighten the game. Selk went in as third man for the large and, happy crowd danced it is not the rules that are at fault, Residents and swam brilliantly to until midnight. give E. Railton a four yard ad. vantage over R. Olver which he managed to maintain over the final stretch to the lusty cheers 50 Yards Handicap of Resident supporters.

yist Heath, F. White (32.2/5 secs.): 2, Donn (20 secs.); C. Critchley and A. Mitchell,

The detailed results were as phrase there is too much "stone- follows:--

Diving Exhibition....

A high diving display, by, four of the “Y” membera contributed in no

AN

walling" in Rugby to-day. The hard hitters with a wide range of strokes ara practically non-existent.

“If I were a club captain I should insist upon every first-class player in the side putting forward in turn 2nd Heat-1, W. Salmon (811⁄2 a new theory (for discussion if not sace.); 2, F., Nicholls (87.2/5 for adoption) on the weekly train- small measure to an enjoyable secs.): F. Parker and W. Campbell. ing night. evening. A certain "Jady com 3rd Heat-1, W. Stoker (80.8/5 The team that adopts such a plete with grey hair an old fashion- secs.); 2. A. Torrible (87 secs.): scheme should soar to the heights ed bathing suit (which flapped G. Jack and T. R. Ingram. from the put of mediocrity into around "her" knees), performed 4th Heat, R/ Olver (27.8/5 which the game la falling number of very clever and intricate sece.); 2, G. Fowler (82 secs.); H.

There are some who doubt the dives. After a good deal of Dinsdale and C. Aris, Y value of all this criticism,

sleuthing I managed to run 50 Yards Handicap (Ladies). "Grandmother to earth In the 1. Miss A. Fowler and Miss PAL Gentleman's dressing room and Kalll (45.4/6 secs.); 2, Miss 8.j revealed the person of E F. Selk, Dalziel (85 secs.): Miss O. Dalziel. the popular and versatile - Sporta

"The times – given are ¦ actual Secretary, writes a Ching Mall swimming times. representative

Diving Display.

The Polo Match.

E. F. Selk, R. Olver. F. Nichoils, Excitement ran high when the and G. Jack, for two teams entered the water, and

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