Athletic Laurels.

The world of athletics has been electrified by Lovelock's new mile record in America. So far there seems to be no suggestion that it is not in order; if so, this Otago lad, an amateur, holds the world's record (amateur or professional) for the classic distance. The form that was not his at the Olympic Games is with him on this second visit to America, and the Americans are therefore able to see the goods at close range. This New Zealand mile record is as big a thrill as is the Australian Crawford's Wimbledon singles championship, won from Vines. Australia and New Zealand could not have two better advertisements in the Land of the Stars and Stripes. It happens that an Australian professional, Robertson, is in America looking for matches with the middle distance and short distance champions there. In cricket, which is in season in England, the fast leg bumper is still a disturbing element. There are hopes that a County Captains’ agreement may bar it. Does such a bar automatically exclude Larwood? His friends say “No.” They say that Larwood is differentiated by his accuracy.