Swimming events open to the Rover Scouts of Northamptonshire were held in the Public Baths, Rushden, on Saturday afternoon, and attracted strong entries. An additional attraction was a water-polo display by Rushden and Kettering Swimming Clubs.
The winners of the events were 50 yards free style, Rover Newport, Northampton; 100 yards breast stroke, Rover Randall, Higham Ferrers; 75 yards three styles (free, breast and back stroke), Rover Mason, Higham Ferrers; 25 yards plank race, Rover D. Percival, 2nd. Rushden St Mary's; 50 yards relay, 10th Northampton "A" team; back stroke, Rover Austin, Northampton; Long plunge, Rover T Cox, 1st Rushden (86ft. 5ins.).
At the close Mr J Allen, J.P., chairman of Rushden Urban Council, who was M.C., presented the prizes, which had been given by the County Commissioner for Scouts. Mr E R L White was starter, and assisted Mr T W Elliott in the arrangements.
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