The twenty-sixth New Zealand Inter-University Tournament was held at Auckland, 1930. Our team:—

Athletics.—Putting the Shot Championship, F. S. Cormack, F. S. Ramson; 220yds. Flat, J. N. Goodson, C. Jenkins; One Mile Flat, R. Leech, L. W. Rothwell; Long Jump, D. Barker, J. D. Mackay; 440yds. Hurdles, J. D. Mackay, F. S. Ramson; 120yds. Hurdles, F. S. Ramson, N. Hislop; 800yds. Flat Championship, R. Leech; Hammer Throwing, no entry; 100yds. Flat, J. N. Goodson, C. Jenkins; Mile Walk, no entry; High Jump, D. Barker, N. Hislop; 440yds. Flat Championship, E. K. Eastwood, F. S. Ramson; Javelin Throwing, F. Cormack, J. D. Mackay; 3-mile Flat Championship, J. C. Fabian, L. W. Rothwell; Relay Race, Leech, Eastwood, Goodson, Jenkins.

Tennis.— Men's Singles, R. Long and G. S. Simpson; Men's Doubles, P. Webb and J. Dive, W. Harris and G. S. Simpson; Ladies' Singles. M. Line and M. Carty; Ladies' Doubles, M. Line and M. Carty, V. Dyer and K. Ziesler; Combined Doubles, V. Dyer and W. Harris, K. Ziesler and R. Long.

Boxing.—Bantam-weight, J. K. Logan; Feather-weight, N. Wood; Light-weight, A. M. Macdonald; Welter-weight, R. Leitch; Middle-weight, M. E. Mahoney; Light-heavy-weight, H. Williams; Heavy-weight, L. Sowry.

Basketball.—M. Curtis, J. Dunn, E. Hardy (Capt.)), M. Line, I. Morrice, M. Patterson, P. Quinlan, M. Gibbs, D. Roberts, M. Bell (emergency).

Swimming.—Misses S. Breen and A. Veitch; Messrs. J. Cowan and R. E. Rawle.

Shooting.—D. Banks, H. F. Bollard, R. Grant, P. Meahan, E. W. Mills, D. McLeod, H. McWhinnie, L. Williams.

Delegates.—Messrs. E. K. Eastwood and G. B. Richardson.

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Early on Saturday morning the Southern teams arrived in Wellington, and were met by a few V.U.C. representatives. After arranging a "dump" for the visitors' luggage, the Otago and the Canterbury representatives were taken to breakfast at Barrett's and the Trocadero respectively. After breakfast they were left to their own resources for a few hours. At three-thirty the three teams assembled on the Thorndon Station about a hundred and fifty strong. Unfortunately owing to the large numbers travelling on this train, the Otago team was obliged to travel on a special relief express which left about half an hour after our own. The trip to Auckland was as uneventful as it usually is, and stops for refreshments seemed to be generally welcomed. A few choruses to the accompaniment of a ukulele enlivened proceedings for a time. Lights were extinguished early to give the optimists a chance. Attempts at sleeping were, however, for the most part unsuccessful.

At Frankton, and almost before would-be-resters had had a chance to recover from their efforts at slumber, the "liaison officers," Messrs. Wilson and Jenkin, were abroad distributing our packages and inspiring us with the belief that we must be somewhere near Auckland. Curiously enough we arrived at the Queen City on time and we were greeted with the spectacle of a pyjama parade of about forty of the Hongi Club, who welcomed us vociferously and who in the short time at their disposal managed to perform their haka.

The concrete Kiwi, too, was in evidence, but no attempt was made to storm the bodyguard.

The fact that the teams did not all arrive together enabled the billeting committee to do their work a good deal quicker than they could otherwise have done it. Within the Hour all the Canterbury and Victoria representatives had been despatched to their various billets. The Otago team arrived some time later and were obviously tired after their forty-eight hours of travelling.

The weighing-in ceremony for the boxers took place that morning and the Official Reception and Photograph at the College in the afternoon. Professor W. P. Worley, chairman of the Professorial Board, briefly but warmly welcomed "the distinguished visitors," while a solitary fantail from aloft also showed its great pleasure to be with us. After the customary delay the official photo, was taken.

On Saturday morning the Tournament began in earnest when the boxers fought out the preliminary bouts in good style at the Town Hall, while the tennis teams commenced operations at the Stanley Street courts. Friday evening saw the finals of the boxing, which ended sensationally.

The remainder of Saturday morning was enjoyably spent by representatives in dancing at the Rendezvous.

On Sunday afternoon we were taken for a drive to Ellerslie and despite the dismal weather everyone seemed to be in the best of spirits. Afternoon tea at the Racecourse was quite a bright little function. The weather was on its best behaviour on Monday; in fact, the day was decidedly warm for such strenuous events as Basketball and Athletics, as those taking part discovered. The Victoria athletic team were the favourites, but the day proved to us "that the best-laid schemes ..." and Canterbury carried off the honours by the narrow margin of one point. That evening the first swimming contest of these tournaments was held at the Tepid Baths in Hobson Street, and we were naturally curious to see how this event would appeal to the public. That the Carnival was a success is undoubted. The Baths were packed to the uncomfortable stage. The programme went off without a hitch save from the point of view of our swimmers. Tuesday saw the finals of the Tennis, or rather some of them, for the rain prevented play in the afternoon, and that scene of rivalry by night—the Tournament Ball—at which the Shields and Cups were presented to the winners by Lady Fowlds. The Ball was a fitting close to a successful Tournament.

Save for one or two Tennis finals, Wednesday was a free day. The last of the Mascots met their fate at the tennis courts. The evening arrived all too soon and with it the hasty preparations for departure. The railway officials were kind enough to allow students on to the platform to bid their fond farewells.

Reviewing the Tournament as a whole, we can say that it was undoubtedly most successful and that it reflects great credit on the Auckland Committee.

We extend our congratulations to Auckland on winning the Tournament Shield.

The following are the points for the Shield gained by Colleges in the various events:—

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	A.U.C.	O.U.	V.U.C.	C.C.
Athletics	1	2	6	7
Boxing	1¼	2½	5	1¼
Tennis	9	—	—	2
Shooting	3	1	—	1
Basketball	4	1½	1½	1
Swimming	2	—	—	1
	——	——	——	——
	20¼	7	12½	12¼

A.U.C.: Winners.

V.U.C.: Runners-up.

Athletics.

161b. Shot Championship: G. Orbell (O.U.C.), 1; E. E. England (C.U.C.), 2; N. Gray (O.U.C.), 3.

220 Yards Flat Championship: C. Jenkins (V.U.C.), 1; O. R. Morgan (A.U.C.), 2; J. N. Goodson (V.U.C.), 3.

One Mile Flat Championship: C. B. E. Taylor (C.U.C.), 1; H. North (O.U.C.), 2; D. W. Bain (C.U.C.), 3.

Long Jump Championship: D. Barker (V.U.C.), 1; H. K. Brainsley (A.U.C.), 2; A. W. M. Watkins (C.U.C.), 3.

440 Yards Hurdles: F. S. Ramson (V.U.C.), 1; T. N. Buxton (O.U.C.), 2; Lunn (C.U.C.), 3.

120 Yards Hurdles: F. S. Ramson (V.U.C.), 1; H. Fookes (O.U.C.), 2; Cooper (A.U.C.), 3.

880 Yards Flat Championship: O. C. Harley (C.U.C.), 1; J. . Webber (O.U.C.), 2; J. S. Watt (A.U.C.) 3.

Hammer Throwing: B. J. Dunn (O.U.C.), 1; G. B. Wilson (O.U.C.), 2.

100 Yards Flat: C. Jenkins (V.U.C.), 1; O. R. Morgan (A.U.C.), 2; J. N. Goodson (V.U.C.), 3.

One Mile Walk: E. B. Mackenzie (C.U.C.), 1; R. Frater (O.U.C.). 2; T. G. Holmes (A.U.C.), 3.

High Jump: Morris (C.U.C.), 1; J. W. Allen (A.U.C.), 2.

120 Yards Hurdles Championship: Ramson (V.U.C.), 1; Smith (O.U.C.), 2; Henderson (A.U.C.), 3.

Javelin Throw: V. C. Butler (A.U.C.), 1; J. D. Mackay (V.U.C.), 2; R. C Beech (A.U.C.), 3.

Three-Mile Championship: E. B. E. Taylor (C.U.C.), 1; R. Bauer (C.U.C.), 2; A. D. Porter (A.U.C.), 3.

Relay Race: Goodson, Jenkins, Eastwood, Ramson (V.U.C.), 1; C.U.C., 2; O.U.C. 3.

Tug-of-War: O.U.C., 1.

Swimming.

100 Yards Men's Championship: J. P. Farrell (A.U.C.), 1; E. Fitch (C.U.C.), 2; S. Fogg (O.U.C.), 3. Time, 59 4-5sec.

220 Yards Men's Championship: J. P. Farrell (A.U.C.), 1; E. Fitch (C.U.C.), 2; J. Morris (C.U.C.), 3. Time. 2mm. 43sec.

50 Yards Women's Championship: Miss E. Leitz (A.U.C.), 1; Miss V. Edser (O.U.C.), 2; Miss H. Gaze (A.U.C.), 3. Time, 34sec.

100 Yards Women's Championship: Miss V. Edser (O.U.C.), 1; Miss E. Leitz (A.U.C.), 2; Miss H. Gaze (A.U.C.), 3. Time, 76sec.

220 Yards Dual Relay: Auckland, 1; Otago. 2; Canterbury, 3. Time, 2min. 6 1-5sec.

Basketball.

First games: O.U.C. beat C.U.C., 15—9; A.U.C. beat V.U.C., 34—10.

Second games: V.U.C. beat C.U.C., 32-8; A.U.C. beat O.U.C., 42—12.

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Shooting.

Practices: A.U.C. won two (Nos. 1 and 3); C.U.C. won one (No. 4); O.U.C. won one (No. 2).

A.U.C. won Aggregate and Haslam Shield. Scores: A.U.C., 809; C.U.C., 780; O.U.C., 756; V.U.C., 626. Highest scorer: I. C. Maclaine (C.U.C.), 129.

Tennis.

Men's Singles Championship: A. C. Stedman (A.U.C.).

Men's Double Championship: A. C Stedman and J. E. Stedman (A.U.C.).

Ladies' Singles Championship: Miss Sherris (C.U.C.).

Ladies' Doubles Championship: A.U.C. (to play off).

Combined Doubles Championship: Miss N. Whitelaw and A. H. McDonald, A.U.C.

Boxing.

Bantam-weight: J. K. Logan (V.U.C.).

Feather-weight: R. Keenan (O.U.C.).

Light-weight: A. E. G. Stirling (C.U.C.).

Welter-weight: J. Dovi (O.U.C.).

Middle-weight: M. E. Mahoney (V.U.C.).

Light-heavy: R. B. Moorhouse (A.U.C.).

Heavy-weight: L. F. Sowry (V.U.C.).

Bantam.—J. K. Logan (8st. 4lb.) beat H. Hudson (8st, 6lb.), of Canterbury. This bout opened quietly enough in the first round. In the second Logan opened out and quickly had Hudson groggy with a series of telling left-rights to the head. After sending his opponent twice to the boards, the referee intervened.

Final.—In the final Logan met C. Lowndes, of Otago, who had shown himself a clever, aggressive boxer. Both men opened cautiously, but went into the second with a will. Lownes scored for a time, but was soon practically overwhelmed by a flurry of blows to head. Blow for blow marked the third round and the first portion of the last, but "Mary" had his man very groggy at the end of the fourth and won his "blue" after a sterling exhibition against no mean opponent.

Feather.—N. N. Wood and L. M. Perry (C.U.C.) were evenly matched, at least, so it appeared over the first round. The second round showed Wood the heavier hitter and Perry after taking several powerful rights, took the count.

The final of this weight was a disappointment to us. Meeting R. Keenan (O.U.), Wood wasted no time in getting in to his man. Wood appeared to be scoring about two to every one of the southerner. Keenan's shorter reach appeared a disadvantage and his tactics of rushing Wood to the ropes did not appear to be gaining him any points, especially as Wood was using his left effectively. In spite of the fact that Wood had the better of at least three of the four rounds, the decision was given to Keenan.

Light-weight.—A. M. Macdonald met A. Hely, of Auckland, in what proved a good scientific exhibition. Macdonald was the cleverer boxer and had his man guessing all the time. Hely made a bid for the last round, but Macdonald won this fairly comfortably.

In the final he was up against a recognised hard hitter and good boxer, A. E. G. Stirling, of Canterbury. The bout was fought at a fast pace, and excellent boxing was witnessed. Macdonald was an elusive target until the canvas unfortunately slowed him up, when he took some heavy rights. At the gong in the second round Macdonald was groggy, and had not recovered by the commencement of the third. After taking a good deal of heavy punishment in this round the referee stepped in and awarded the fight to Stirling. Macdonald was awarded the Association's medal for the most scientific boxer in the Tournament.

Welter-weight.—D. H. Leitch v. M. Smith (A.U.C.). This bout was even throughout. Smith assumed the aggressive and boxed cleverly. Leitch's nose was giving him trouble, but he boxed back gamely and though beaten was by no means out of the hunt.

Middle-weight.—M. E. Mahoney v. T. S. Sutherland (O.U.). Sutherland proved a rugged opponent and was in good condition. Fighting over the first two rounds was marred by clinching, but the remaining rounds were characterised by straight and heavy hitting. Though at times erratic Mahoney gave a good display and was page 62 always on the offensive. With round-arm punches he frequently had his man on the ropes, and in the final round had his man very nearly out.

W. S. Allen (C.U.C.), a N.Z. middleweight "blue," was his opponent in the final. The first two rounds produced little boxing, Allen refusing to box openly and forcing Mahoney into many clinches. After being warned by the referee to cease holding, Allen endeavoured to stand off, but Mahoney, not to be gainsaid, connected heavily and floored his man twice, the referee then stopping the contest.

Light-Heavy-weight.—H. Williams (11.7) v. A. M. McFarlane (11.11), O.U. Both men were fairly evenly matched, and honours were even over the first two rounds. The third and fourth saw some fast exchanges of blows, McFarlane using his right to advantage. Both men were weakening at the end of the fourth, though Williams appeared slightly the worse of the two. The bout was awarded to McFarlane on a fifth round which had been ordered.

Heavy-weight.—L. F. Sowry (11.13) beat Thorps (12.5½), C.U.C. This proved an unusually fast contest for a heavy-weight bout. Both men displayed great dash. Sowry was the quicker of the two, and gradually piled up a margin in points.

In the final Sowry met A. M. Hartnell (O.U.). Hartnell was the heavier man and possessed a solid punch. Sowry possessed the greater amount of science. This bout was fought at a killing pace and it seemed clear that Hartnell's weight was bound to tell, as indeed it did, and Sowry was forced to take the defensive. Near the end of the third he went down to a rain of blows. At this stage when Hartnell appeared to have the fight in hand, his supporters, through their impetuosity, lost him the fight by entering the ring before the fight was over.