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Sl'MBOLI/.ING THE YEAR OF I9S0 .» a momenta.. one lor Bnt.ih Athlete.,»c we here on the dai» ot honour, our .ucccuful women*, team in the <00 metresieln> at the European Game.. Netherlands (2nd) are in tront and U.S.S.R.

<Jrd) in the rear. (Name, on Page 2.)

JOHN EMMET FARRELL'SRUNNING COMMENTARY.

EDINBURGH—GLASGOW RELAY.DETAILS—THE WINNING EIGHT—A GRAPH STUDY

SELF RELIANCE IS ESSENTIAL.AN EVENT OF THE YEAR. PICK THE TEAM NOW.

RENFREWSHIRE A AA.RELAY,

Saturday, 28th October, 1950.DETAILS—

H—W. McAmlan. 14.10: R.1429 II.

BclUkMUMC 14 71: J. CfcnA*I'-nion 14 19 57 19 ko.

Cmo-wfc Wcllpark II.—G. King. 14 18; I.Walk... 15151 T. Slew-.*# 14.00: P.Sinclair. 14.17 - 47 mini. 50 »ro.

Grrrnock Glrnpnik II.—S. WnifeuMa. M 75;A McLean. 14.32: J. Gran'. 14.43: WWllllamaon. 14 16 47 mint. 56 arc.

BrlUhouitoii II. " II."—II. Ktnncdy. 14 71 :C Kirk 14.40. G. Hell 14 45 : J. Kelly.15.07. 48 ouiti. 48 arc.

Plebeian Harrier*. -J. McCnon. 14.47; ASmith 14.75: C llrany. 15.17: D. Bar¬clay. 14.48 59 mini. 17 mc*.

HrllaloiMton II. " C."—59 rami. 31 *«».Gr.rnock Glenpa.k " B. —59 ram,. 32 Mc*.Greenock Glcnpark "C."—60 bum. 57 tec*.GL.gow Police A. A —61 dim. 2J *ec.Aurkntooau.n H.—4| rami. 79 MC*.Pauley H.-6I bum. 44 «<»Plebeian II. " B."-67 rains. 07 «cc».Kilbarcbaa A A C —62 nun*. 33 *:c».

Greenock Well ark " B."—63 ouai. 21 *cc».Plebeian II. "C."—43 ati. 53 icci.

Y.M.C.A. II-64 nisi. |J *«..

6.7.8.9.

10.

I?!13.14.15

17. Pauley IIl« Glasgow Police A.A. " B.19 Babcock 0 Wilcox A.A.C

70 Tenmi Mailed and Kilbarchan " B 'lo finuh.

PASTEST TIMES.I. T. Stevenson, Greenock Wellpark H7. W McAualan. UrlUhoeKon II.). W Wtlllam.on. Gr enock Glertpark ||4. I' Sinclair. Greenock Wrllpark If. ..5 G. King, Greenock Wrllpark H.6. II. Primia. Brllaliouseon II7. W Lindiay. Authmounutn H.

10 etc*.50 **<».' failed

14.0014.1014.1614.1714.1614.1914.19

SOUTH WESTERN DISTRICTRELAY,

Saturday, 4th November, 1950.I. W«M Kilbride A.SC —T. Cole.ua 14.17

J Roberetoo 14.38 : | R„d. u.ij; G.Adsaton. 13 51—56 nit. 59 mcs.

7 Inr,*. Y.M.C.A. Il.-T McNmh 14.15:E Allan 14 41 | L,.*o«. 14 59 - S.Curt.bat 14 07 46 n n» 02 see*.

V Greenock Wellpnrk H T Walker l5?J:G. King. 14 T. Scvenaoa 14.18: P.Sinclair 14 17 -56 mine. 13 sec*.

4 Geernock Gle.paek II.-S Wllllam.OB, 14.34 ;A McLean 14 45 ; | Grant. 14.31 : W.Wllliamron 14.77 56 mine. 18 area.

5. Kilmarnock A A C. |. McPhcely. 14.56 : D.Smith. 14 45 G. Martin. 14,46: W.Motion. 14.30- 46 mm.. 57 »ecs.

6 Greenock Glenpark " B."—59 mini, 39 »<c*.7 Weil Kilbride " B *-63 mm.. 34 sees.8 Kilmarnock " B."—60 mm*. 45 ,vec«.9 Greenock Glenpark " C "—61 mini. 76 area.

10 Beiih Harrier*.—61 mm., 43 sees.II Pauley Harrier* 67 nun*. 20 *ecs.17 Irvine Y.M.C.A. " B -62 mm, 27 sees.

Stsi-en Team. Wared and the foflow.no (ailedto larii -Ayr A.AC.. Aacbaouotma Harrier..

-A" A.A.C.. AnchmojiMam Harrier*.Kilbarebaa A A C . Pauley H. " B."

FASTEST TIMES.I G A damton We* K.Ibnde A SC. ... 13.517 S C.lbbeet Irvine VMC.A. ... 14 073 P StacU.r Creeoock Wrllpark H. 14.174 L Rod Were Kilbr.de A SC. ... 14.135 T McNeldi Irvine Y M.C A. H. ... 14.156 T. Coleman Writ K.lbrdr A S C. ... 14.17/. T. St« veninn Grrinnrk Wcllpark H 14.18

EASTERN DISTRICT C.C.LEAGUE—2nd RACE

Kirkcaldy, 25th November, 1950.I. Edinbsrgh lln.v.- I. R J. Shetwra; 3. D.

Hum; 6. G. Walker: 8. J. P Mac-Robert* ; 9. J. Br.die : 10 A C. Ro*i —37 PoiMa.

7- Edinburgh Sontbrrn H.-7 W. L. Brown,4. II. Rob.ruon: 5. D. Wcbr.tr . 7.W.Graot. 17. G C. Mitchell: 15 G Red.

44 Point*.3 Kirkcaldy Y.MCA. H.-ll G. Mortimer:

II I Duncan 18 P Husband . 74. IHi'U i 25 W. Caroon : 14. R. Hewion.174 Point.

4. Edinburgh Rover Scout*— 17. J. Crawford70. R, Pintion : 71. D Dunn : 77 D.I'ordyce 29 D. MacKeniie: 30. R.Crawford 139 Point*.

5. Edinburgh Ea.tcrn H -14. f.-Rollo . 19. R.Stark . 78 W. Rjmagr ; 31. A. Tbora .15 Ruth.en. 36 T. Sargcant —163 Pout*.

6 II M.S Caledonia.—76. Marshall ; 77 Hf'mraulge : 37 Farrant : 33 Faulkner :37. Daly 34 Brut. 193 Point*.

7. Edinburgh Northern H.-I6. I W.Iktoaoo ;73. G. McGowaa ; 39. D. Dÿk ; 40 GParley : 41 47 —21

PASTEST TIMES.I R f. Shrr-tn. Ednburgh Un. H b H. 24.557. 6 3.-W. I. Brown Edinburgh Southern

II and D. Hunt. Edinburgh Us.H. <• H (equal>—75.04.

Po*lt on oi League to date.- I Edinburgh South¬ern Jfnrrkra. *5 po nti : 2. Ed.nburgh UnivIf 0 H 105 painty , 3 Edinburgh Rov.rSeoul* 757 point. 4. K.rkcaldy Y.M.C.AII 784 point i y Edinburgh Hoi-em II30/ point. ; (>. II.M.S. Caledonia. 362 point' .7. Edinburgh Northern Harriets. 201 point-

Front page photograph—Gt. Britain (L. to R.)-—June Foulds.

Dorothy Hall. Jean Desforges, EUpethHay. Netherlands—Fanny Blanker*-Kocn. G. do Jongh. P. Brouwcr. X. Stad-de-Jongh. U.S.S.R.—S. Malshina. (Nextto Elspcth Hay) Lord Burghley.

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lacking In stamina and almost unknownIn the athletic world. But early In 1973he overheard a crack runner commendingOrzonc Emulsion for stamina, so he begantaking it. A month later he became (hehalf-mile and mile champion of Ireland JNext year he repeated his principal 1923 ,victories. During those two seasons hecarried off 160 prizes.

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JOHN EMMETFARRELL'S

RESPITE the fact that we arepractically half-way through

the cross-country season it mightstill be appropriate to cast oureyes back to some sterling per¬formances that took place In thevery late stages of the track season.The fall of the leaf did Indeed seethe fall of 2 world records.LaBeach Climaxes Great Season with

World Record.Of particularly outstanding merit was

Lloyd LaBeach's 1C0 metres In 10.1 sees.at Ecuador on Oct. 7th. This tftnc islikely to be recognised as apparentlyatmospheric and track conditions were inorder. The lanky " Panama Flash " whodoes most of his running in the U.S.A.was one of four to hold the recordjointly at 10.2 sees. Jesse Owens achievedthis time in 1936. Hal Davis in 1941 andLa Beach and Barney Ewell both in 1<H8.This season La Beach has been definitelyburning up the cinders having run 100metres once in 10.2 3 times in 10.3 and

5 times in 10.4, the type of con¬sistency which reveals coming

events.Italian P.T. Instructor Lowers

440 Hurdles Record.The next day at Milan on the

occasion of the first past-warGermany v. Italy match a 15.000

crowd witnessed 27-ycar-old P.T. In¬structor Armando Filiput clock 51.9 sees.for 440 yds. hurdles which lops 3/10 ofa second off the figures standing to thecredit of Roy Cochran (1942) and DickAult made in Oslo 1949,

At 400 metres, Filiput clocked 51.6sees., a time which equals the Europeanrecord of the late T. W. Holling ofGermany and J. C. Arifon of France.Fihput's new world record for 440 yardshurdles is not so outstanding as the worldmark for 400 metres. Nevertheless itrepresents an excellent bit of running.

Like La Beach. Filiput has demonstratedcommendable consistency throughout theseason clocking over 400 metres hurdles

4 THE SCOTS ATHLETE

the following remarkable times. 51.6. 51.8,51.9. 52. 52.4. 52.5 and 52.9.

Intimation of Retirals.Two athletes of world repute have

intimated their retlral. Marcel Hansenneof France for the third time. LennartStrand of Sweden for the first. Butathletic retirals correspond closely to

those of the stage and thus may not befinal. Strand who holds the 1.500 metres

world record jointly with his famouscompatriot Gundar Iluegg at 3 mins. 4 5sees, was confidently expected to don themantle of Haegg and Anderssen but hashardly fulfilled these expectations.Slightly built and highly-strung Lennartlacks the robust make-up of h>s giant

countryman. Nevertheless his ability is

of a high order. Haegg has indeeddeclared that potentially he was thegreatest of all milers.

Ncmeth Still Going Strong.Olympic champion Imre Nemeth of

Hungary who was unable to compete in

the European championships owing to

travel difficulties of the Hungarian teamcontinues to reveal distinguished form.At Bucharest he threw the hammer 192ft. 8i ins. Ncmeth(

however, has closerivals. Svcrre Strandll, the Europeanchampion has been showing consistentform, whilst Tesco Taddia of Italy hasreached a distance of 194 ft. 1) ins.—

perilously near to Ncmeth's world record.

Russian Marathon Champion'sBrilliant Speed.

Not long after his splendid 3rd in theEuropean Marathon' championship atBrussels Fcodosi V.inin demonstrated hisamazing versatility by capturing 2ndplace in the U.S.SR. 10.000 metreschampionship with a brilliant time of 30mins. 9.6 sees, against Semyonov's win¬

ning time of 30 mins. 7 sees. Next toZatopek's wonder times those are thebest times returned in Europe during 1950for this distance. Vanins time beats hisown previous record and considering thathe is now regarded primarily as a mora

thon specialist and is a veteran to boothis feat surely provides food for thought.Marathon racing and training far fromhaving blunted his brilliant speed hasapparently enhanced it. In defeatingsuch an opponent Holden revealed hisown real class.

Classic Struggle for News of WorldTrophy.

After one of the most engrossingstruggles ever, Victoria Park narrowlydefeated the holders Shettleston Harriersarid maintained their amazing unbeatenrecord of the present season. ShelllestonHarriers were magnificent in defeat and

Joe Binks is probably correct in his in¬

ference that both these teams will not beout of their class when they pitt theirresources against such leading clubs asThames Valley. Blackhcath, Birchfleldand Sutton, etc.. in the unofficial Brhlsliroad relay championship next April overthe classic London to Brighton course.

Greenock Glcnpark and EdinburghSouthern deserve their inclusion becauseof their magnificently even team running ;

although Spnngburn Harriers deservesympathy for their plucky and courageout fight back after the mishap to theirfirst and Incidentally one of their bestrunners. This team spirit will surelypay dividends in the near future.

In what is essentially a team contestit may appear a trifle unfair to mention

individuals. Nevertheless certain runnershave always stamped their individualityon this race in the past and this time was»o exception.

(imrny Ellis, Man of the Race.F. Bradley of Monkland showed that

the fashionable clubs have no monopolywhen it comes to individual runners by asplendid first lap. J. Grant of Glcnparkagain excelled in the long testing 2nd lap.whilst over the short tough hilly Dcch-mont, R. Qulgley of H.M.S. Caledonia.runner-up in last season's youths' cross¬country championship, was out on hisown. Fastest over the last lap strong-

going S. McFaddcn of Springburn im

pressed with his strength and courage.Nevertheless two men stand out pre¬eminently .in this race and both fromVictoria Park. Honours are shared hyAndrew Forties and juniny Ellis. Thelatter gets my vote as the star of therace because he surpassed himself. His29 mins. 09 sees, lap was not onlythe fastest of his sector but was only afew seconds outside record. This wasthe turning point of the race for BenBickerton of Shcttleston, despite running

.i grand lap about half-a-minute faster

THE SCOTS ATHLETE 5

than last year, could not shake off hisVictoria Park shadow.

It is perhaps too early to speak ofInternational jerseys but a continuanceof such running must put Ellis well in therunning for this honour.

Tbanks " News of the World!"Tom Traccy of Springburn excelled in

the long 7 miles sector. Geo. Craig fitterthan usual for this time of the year alsoran a stuffy judicious race and was per¬haps the man of the Shcttleston team,

though Clark Wallace and Eddie Bannonhad fastcsts in their respective sectors.And a word to young McNeil who carriedthe responsibility of running last lap forShettleston. Although on this occasion

he could not quite hold his more ex¬perienced opponent he has the appearanceand mien of a great prospect of the future.Yes it was a grand sporting contest foughtout in the best traditions of the race andthe " News of the World " promotersagain excelled themselves in their organ¬isation of the race and of course in theirvery generous catering arrangements.

New Year Road Races.On New Year's day take place the

traditional Morpeth to Newcastle raceover approximately 13) miles and lastyear's new venture over 16 miles runthis year from Clydebank to Helensburgh.

Howard Tuning Up for Morpctb.Scottish Marathon champion Harry

Howard is training hard for Morpeth andwith the possibility of Ben Bickertonaccompanying him Shettlcston have thenucleus of a strong team <3 to count),Although Howard may nowadays be-stronger over the longer stretches he isstill no slouch at the shorter distances.and with his special training for the eventshould give a good account of himselfand should at least get a place if he doesnot win outright. Much the same can besaid of Charlie Robertson's chancesshould he decide to run at Morpeth. Atthe moment 1 feel that the Dundee man'sbest distance is around 1 3 to 14 miles andcould he show last year's record-breakingform when it took a flolden speciallytrained for his epic 1950 season to beathim he would indeed be a hard nut tocrack. Should Holden not run 1 feel thatour Scottish duo could take care of theirNorthern rivals, grand runners as the

latter arc. Even if Holden does competethe veteran possibly suffering from thereaction of his magnificent recent effortsmight find the going far from easy.

Patcrson for Helensburgh Race.Interest is also growing for the Helens¬

burgh race and the promoters are hopingfor an increased cn.ry over last year.Ar. interesting entry is that of ex-Scottishmarathon champion Jackie Paterson allthe way from London. It will be inter¬esting to see if the enthusiastic Poly, manIs succeeding in his quest for his formerfitness. Entries arc not to hand at themoment of writing but if Charlie Robert¬son decides not to go to Morpeth hecould be a probably winner. It will beinteresting to see if Alex. McLean ofGreenock Glcnpark. last year's winner,

decides to defend.The team race .should be close with

Monklnnd, Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A., Garscuheand Maryhill fighting out the issue.

Forbes—Traccy Duel7Beith Harriers have their seasonal open

cross-country (ballot team) race on NewYear s day.

The race organised to maintain thereal crass-country spirit may turn out tobe a real thriller with several Inter¬nationals likely to take part.

The individual struggle may be thehigh light with Forties and Traccy settinga merry pace in front of the others. Bothmen have been within seconds of eachother for fastest lap times this seasonwith honours fairly easy except in the" News of the World " race where Forbeshad the edge. This however will be thefirst time this season they will have metin actual scratch competition, and fit andwell they should provide an epic racewith the winner anybody's choice. Formyself I have a feeling that Forbes'experience will still prevail against theSpringburn crack's youth.

The popular Nigel Barge memorial racefrom Maryhill's headquarters takes placeon the first Saturday of the New Yearover a fairly tough 4J miles trail andthere should be the usual keen strugglefor individual and team positions. Arepeat individual duel is likely.

6 THE SCOTS ATHLETE

EDINBURGH—GLASGOW ROADRELAY

VICTORIA PARK beat holders SHETTLESTON in thrilling" NEWS OF THE WORLD " RACE.

Lead gained in last stage of fastest post-war race.

R.

FIRST STAGS—5) MILUS.Record—

B. Melnioih. G'ruxk G. H. 2ia. 5*.

MookUod Harrier*—F. BradleyKdiabargk Soatbera H.-W L BrownShritliatoa Harriers.—J. Endt*Vicioria Park A.A.C—I. Binnie ...Cirrinock Glcnppark H.-S. WllllaMotMortterwcll Y.M.C.A.—A Brown. Jr.Edinburgh Unls. H. © IJ.-D Hi.nl ...Clarrriibc Harrier. -D. Counland ...Bellahoutton Harrier*—H. PeniBlt ...Dund r Th folic II.—|. MillerS». Modaa'* A.A.C. A Mcllmih ...Valr of Leven A.AC. -D Mi Pfcn.cnKirkcaldy Y.M.C.A W. Corron ...Clydeidalc Harr.ru.—A. Donr.jhey ...I.v.nr Y.M.CA--O. AsdrrwiGlavjow Y.M.CA—S H MowbrayMar.kill Harrier*.—H B Mornem ...Sp.-.njburn Harrier..--H p McLeanPlebeian Harrier..—D Birr layII M.S. Caledonia.— M. LlmSrlek ...

SP.COND STAGE—6 MII.I'.S.Record—

C. I'lockhart, Shell. II. 30m. 26..H.

G. Glenpark.—I Granl SI 13 ... 0Sk«lll«.lon II—H. Howard 32.7$ IBdin. So. H—T. G. Loan* 32 38 IV. Park.—A. Breehearidfl* 32.13 IV. of Leven.—W. GalUch'f 32.02 IEdia. Un.-G T. Walker 32.18 IMoakUad H.—A. Arhocklr 33 W IClyde.dale H.-P Yco.oer 32 38 ISi. Modaa'..—I. McGbee 33 1 3 .. IIrvine Y.M.-T. Law win J2.11 .. IGarocubi H.—J. I. Dully 31.13 ... ISprlngburn H.—T. Stevenson 32.52 IPlebeian II.—A Smith 32.13 ... IM'ttell Y.M. -B. Gordon 31.50 IMnryhill H.—J K. Wilnon 33.12 IKirkcaldy Y.M -G. Duncan 31.05 IGlai. Y.M.—I. WeatherHon 31.07 IBrllabontion II—J. Chnrtic 35 20 IM M S. Calrdonia E B,rry 33 53 IDundee Tki.fl*—C Lamb 36 3 J I

THIRD STAGE—1 MILES.

P. MrSab. II. 21m.

G. Glcnpark.— I O.borne 23Edin Sr.. H.—J. Smarl 72.51Jhelilr.ron H.-4. Burton 2J.0IV. "ork -L> McFarlanr 23.06Ellin, Un.—R Paul 23.15V.lc ..I Lrvcn-M Coll 21 01MonkUnd H—R. W Kelly 21Gar-cube H.—A R Warton 73S hu n H. O S. Wallace 23.Plrhe'aa H.-T. McQu.de 23.H.M S. C'donia— R Qui (lev 27.<1. Mod.o-.-L WUwra 2178Clyde.dale H—A Done!try 71K ealdy Y.M.-W Dnnea. 23.Marvlull H.-T. Hamwin 73Billakobtion H.-C. K-rk 73Irvine Y.M—L. Jerirond 75Gla». Y.M—C Forber 75 08M'wrll Y.M,—A. Browr. 76Dundee Thl.ile—A. Will.ie 71

56..H.

12 I

(1936) A.M.S.27.35 1.27.40 227.11 J.27.45 1.i28.05 s.

28.06 6.28.11 7.28.16 8.28.25 9.28.18 1028 53 II.28.51 1229 23 13-29.21 1129 25 15.79 32 16.29.-H 17.29.5! 58.30.01 1930 08 20

(I936)I.M S.

59 180 12 1.0 18 2.0 28 30 56 4.0 29 5.1 14 6.2 02 7.2 06 82 09 9.2 29 10.2 13 II.2 44 12.3 05 13.3 76 14.3 28 15.3 39 16.3 02 17.1 0I 18.5 2! 19

1193*3M S. |.23 0

... I... I55 I51 I17 I15 I71 I

73 1225 1323 3121 1121 5926 09

35 I20 I51 I16 I37 I... I

IS I

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FOURTH STAGE—51 MILES.Record—

IIII.—C Wallace 31.13 I

V. Park D HcMoa 31.16 IEdin. So. II.—D Wctetcr 37 22 IG. G park-W W.lliaaaoa 37 37 IV. ol Leven—A MeDougoll 31 18 IEdin. Un.—I. McRoberM 37.55 ISprlnoburn II—|. C Morion 31.19 1Gar.cubc II,—I Guna 37.18 ... 1Plebeian II.—A. Robenroo 3106 IBrlliilmurlnu II.—D. Muir 32 08 I

II. H.M.S. Cal- M Marshall 33 31 2

(1117)M S.51 7655 7055 M

Maryhilt M—G Porlcoiu 37.11S«. Modan'n A Galbrairh 33.10 7Irvine Y.M.-H. Kennedy 32-31 7MoakUad H.-C Ballaoivne 31 11 2Clyde.date H.—A. Di.er, >110 2Kealdy Y.M.-D Taylor 35 10 2Dnadee Tklalle-P Taylor 3J.37 7GU». Y.M. -D. DuaacSr 31.55 2M'well Y M—J. Moir 35.07 ... 2

PHT1I STAGE—5J MILES.Record-

Campbell. BellabouMon H.. 27m. 57a.

58 1158 1159 3559 390 010 060 110 170 53I 17I 583 15J 121 25

Shcllle.mn H.-E Banncin 28.ilVic. Park C Forbet 28.31Edin So. II.—'W Gram 30.02G. Glenparh-W McLean 30.17Vale o! Leven—F. Lacey 29.07Snlngla.a H.-J W.IUee 30 71Bella. II. -H KeoneCy 7135Edin. Un.—I R. B-rkeri 37 01Plebeian II.—F. Ca.sella 30 09Maryhlll II. R McDonald 29 16Irvine Y.M. E Allan 23 05Monkland II.—I. McKeniie 30 39 2Clydradale H.-JP. Clarke 30 33 2K'caldv Y.M. P Hurband 30.25 7If.M.S. Caledonia—R. Batea 32 3) 7G'cube II. P. I Roheit'.on 31.19 2Sf. ModanV—P Donnelly 31 55 7Dundee Th. A M Mclocosh 37 19 7Glav Y.M.—D. McLean 32-31 ... 2

SIXTH STAGE—7 MILES.

(I1M)M. S.22 5721 5125 3625 5125 5128 3829 II79 1329 1179 51W 2231 3231 5032 7337 3733 1035 0936 0136 13

J. C. PtocUart

2325793031371825

27 3!27 1628 1729 7329 38

2.3.15.67.8.9.

10

12.13.1115I6.17.18.19

H.. 33a. J2a.H.

Shrtllralon II—G Cram 31.56 2Vic. Park -A Forbr. 31.13 ...G. Glrnpark A McLean 35.53Edin So II. II Robeilaon 36.11Snrlngburn H.-T Tracey 31.38V. ..I Leven I. McNnbb 18.10 .BcllihoMloa II.—R. Cltnir 36.37Maryhlll II -I. E. Farrell 36 09Edin. Un. -R. J Sbrrwin 36 26 JIrvine Y.M T. MeNefoh 36.50 JPlebeian H.-J. McCaas 37.28 ... JMOakland II.-A McPkrr on 37.76 JK'caldv II -G. R Mortimer 36 50 3H.MS. Cal.-C Howard. 37.06Clydeadale If—P Reynold. 38.01Garicnbe II.-A. K dd 36.15S. Modan'a—D Clelland 36 22Dundee T C D. Robeson 35-78Glaa. Y.M D McParian* 36.36

(I937)M S.57 5358 0701 <707 7001 1601 3105 5106 0306 1907 1707 1208 5809 1509 1»09 5110 15II *1II 3212 52

THE SCOTS ATHLETE

"THE WINNING EIGHT99

J HAVE been asked to furnish a sum¬mary on the Vicioria Park A.A.C.'s

team members who succeeded in annexingIhe handsome " News of the World "trophy awarded annually to the winning" eight " in their Edinburgh to GlasgowRelay Race which was held on 18thNovember last.

As the Editor cannot be " put off."here then is a line or two. and in theirorder of running:—

IAN BINNIEOne of the up-and-coming youngsters

in the team, and one who has showndistinct promise over country, road, andon the track. Joining the club Just last

SEVENTH STAGE—5| MILES.Record—

Urqakait. Garxcbc Harrier*. 29«.

Shettle.ton H.-B. Bickerton 29.20Victoria P.—J. EIH. 79.09Bdn. S.H.—G. C. Mitchell 30.32G. Glcnpark—W. Elder 31 10Springburn H,—A. Steven'on 50 58Vale of Liven— M. Connelly 31.19Bella. H. \V. McAualan 30 58Edin. Un.-| Brydfe Jl.ilMaryfcill H—J. Wllkir 37. 1 1Plebeian H.-W Cook J2.26 ..Irvine Y.M —T. Garry 33.55 ...MOakland H—R. Mulf 32. WGaric.br H.—F. RanrU Jl 78 ..Clyde tdale H.-G Whit, 31.58 ..Sr. Mod.nV- -M Kar-v » 19K'caldy Y.M.-R C H.wio. 31 57Dundee T— Pttcpatrick 33.18Gla.. Y.M.—I Cameron 33 30 ..

3*. (1937)II M. S.3 27 133 77 163 32 523 32 573 11 113 36 233 36 19J 37 123 38 :i3 39 153 41 073 11 373 11 13J 41 523 12 09J 13 05) 15 70J 16 72

A.

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(Pr.v beat 4b. 6m. 6». Nov. 1999#Sham H. S McFadden 7J.I7 ... J 59 JlBella. H.-A. Dunwoody 25.53 1 02 12Vale ol Levrn—W. Crowe 27 01 1 03 21

<Prev. best 4h 5m. 37... Nov. 1919).Maryhilj If.—R. Brymnrr 25.47 1 01 01Edia. Un —A. C. Ro»» 75.53 .

(Prrv br« 1b. 1n. Ill Nov IPlebeian H. C. Heaney 7613Gnrecubc H.-R Smith 25.51 .Clyde"daI* H.-R. Boyd 76 17 ...

(Prcv. bem 1h. I2m. 3|... Nov. I9J8)Moakl.nd H—A. F.,ae, 26.36 1 08

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winter he Is one of this year's winning"four" in the " McAndrew " and" Kingsway " Relays. A " leading "member of the club's successful 2 milestrack team last summer. Keen and con¬scientious In training. Ian will go far inthe sport.

ALEC BRECKENRIDGEAnother of our youthful members.

dubbed by the press "The Third Man."by reason of his 9—3rd place awards inthe 1 nnle event last track season.Second in the 1950 Junior 1 mile ScottishChampionship. Club " 880 " and I mileJunior Track Champion. Has run withsuccess, on the track, over the 2 and 3miles distances. Possessor of this year'sMidland District Relay Championshipplaque, and a member of the "B." teamwhich ran so well at Dundee in the" Kingsway " Relay.

" DUNKY " MACFARLANEOf whom it can be said, and sincerely,

" an old horse for a hard road " if hewill forgive me saying " old." by which Imean, "experience," It is this experiencewhich makes him a valuable asset to ateam such as is required for this race.Got his team off to a good star: in thisevent in April 19+9 by running a grandopening lap.

His successes have been connectedwith " team " running, on track, road,and country.

DONALD HENSONThe third "baby" in the team, and

like the other two. full of promise, asshown by results. He holds the I milerecord of his famous school " Lorctto."In winning team Midland District RclnyChampionship this year, and an importantunit of the " B." team at Dundee, where,in the opening lap he was first runnerhome, in a time that, excepting AndyForbes and Tommy Tracey. has not beenequalled. Last summer he competed in

only two handicap Imile track events.and won both.

Full of youthful enthusiasm, has a care¬free approach to running that will paydividends.

s THE SCOTS ATHLETE

"CHIC" FORBESBrother of " Andy." A reliable team

member, who in this event last November,ran an excellent race over this fifth leg,and clocked the fastest time, but Just toshow us what can be accomplished, bysteady application, he knocked olf 76seconds this time I

Has had track successes, individualand team, but like his brother prefers thewinter programme. Cross-Country Inter¬national Reserve, 1950.

ANDY FORBESWhat can one say. as he appears to

be fairly well-known I " Skippered " histeam to victory in this season's four majorevents, namely. " McAndrew " Relay." Kingsway " Relay, "Midland District "

Relay, and this Edinburgh—GlasgowRelay. An inspiration to his clubmates,an honoured and respected leader, andpopular with all connected with athletics.He is the only pre-war member of theteam and has had many successes onroad, country .and track, for Great Britain,Scotland, and Club. Scottish 3 milesrecord-holder and runner-up 1950 EmpireGames 6 miles Scottish Cross-Countrychampion 1947.

JIMMY ELLIS" Guid gear gangs intae sma' bulk."

Small in stature, but big in " heart." Agrand feeling to have him on your side.His excellent running in this race (only6 sees, outside the lap record) was typicalof him. when his team at this stage

needed if most. Excepting the "Midland."has been in this season's winning teams,and most of the previous team successes,since joining the club.

Any success gained has been accom¬plished by honest endeavour, as "luckybreaks " do not associate with him !Misfortune in this year's National C.C.Championship, and Scottish 6 miles TrackChampionship were examples.

Jimmy knows these " breaks " come toothers, so he just keeps on running.Ho.'ds Standard Medal for 6 miles Scot¬tish Championship. 1949.JOHNNY STIRLING

Last on the list, last to run in the race.but in the end could say " the last shallbe first!" Like his "Skipper," hasparticipated in all four winning teams.Consistent, and reliable, imbued like his

clubmates with a highly developed " teamspirit. ' Johnny is an indispensable partof the whole and a popular vice-captain.

Has as a milcr a " 4 mins. 25 sees." tohis credit. Scottish Y.M C.A. 880 yardschampion, 1949. 3rd. Scottish 3 mileschampionship. 1950. Since joining theclub has had numerous 2 miles teamrace and individual I mile successes.

« * *As a point of general interest, theaverage age of team is just under 26years and they all look forward tochallenging " Britain's Best " for the" Blue Riband " in the London—BrightonRelay next April.

Proud to be the—HON. SEC.

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FINAL SCOBPS.Bob MathiasBill Albans JjOtey Scruggs ijFloyd Simmons '

ÿ •Under the revised (1950) l\

the scoring of Mathiaspts. Morris's prcviouifÿÿÿÿÿÿÿfigure-, for the Decathlon totalling 7.9061pts. can be consulted in our Oct Nov.,

1947. and Sept.. 1949 issue.—W. ).R.

THE SCOTS ATHLETE 9

AN EVEN! Or THE YEARSTORY OF THRILLING RECORD-BREAKING

DECATHLON CONTEST.

ÿT this time, as the year draws to aclose, it is a common feature to look

back and consider the greatest deed ormost outstanding achievement of the pasttwelve months. Now wc have just con¬cluded probably the greatest year in thehistory of the athletic world as far astop standard goes and several new worldrecords were established. Yet we doubtif there was a greater achievement thanthat of " wonder " Bob Mathias whensetting a new Decathlon world record inthe American A A.U. Championship heldat Tulare. California, in one of the mostthrilling contests ever held. And therewas hardly a whisper of it in the Britishpress 1 This makes recalling it doubletimely and no way better to record itthan from the excellent report as pub¬lished in "Track and Field News."July. 1950:—

Tulare, California, June 2S and 29—Spurred on by the strongest competitionof his career, the 19-year o.'d veteranBob Mnfhias. set a new world s recordof ».(M2 points in the decathlon Per¬forming at night in heat up to H

thrilled o.500 home

regained it by high jpmping two incheshigher than Mathias. In the first day'sfinal event, the 4C0 metres, Albans gainedanother 86 points for a 93 point lead.

Albans' first-day score was the bestever recorded, and that of Mathias, 259points better than his own previous best.is high up on the all-time list.

World Best-Ever First-Day Totals.Bill Albans 4J31William Watson 4.291Glenn Morris 4,265Hans Sievcrt 4,247Bob Mathias 4,230Bob Clark 4.206Glenn Morris 4.192

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10 THE SCOTS ATHLETE

SELF-RELIANCE IS ESSENTIALBy ARTHUR F. H. NEWTON,

Author of " Running," " Commonsense Athletics," etc.

ISOMETIMES think our young athletesare advised—In fact I know they're

often taught—to rely too much on whatthey are told, and consequently they oftenfail to apply their own )udgmcnt.

There is of course a lot to be said in

favour of this conduct, for we all benefitdirectly and indirectly from the experi¬ence of others. But there is much morethan that in it if you sum it all up. foras soon as you begin to analyse thingsfor yourself you find out how much canbe mussed. For instance, from whom dothe rank and file get the bulk of theirathletic knowledge 7 Nineteen rimes outof twenty from other young men withlittle more—very likely no more—in tin-way of experience than themselves. Wehave become quite inured to this sort ofthing, as well as to the fact that com¬petent coaches are few and far between :consequently Tom. Dick and Harry have.1 slender chance of getting hold of usefuladvice, apart from the athletic press.unless they happen to be living near oneof the larger cities where up-to-datetuition is obtainable.

Well, that's a pretty fearsome snag.but all the same It's comforting to notethat most youngsters are live enough topersist with their enquiries, and then keento see what they can make of the infor¬mation. Yet all this leads as you cansee to a .somewhat second-hand, thrcc-halfpcnce-for-twopencc sort of experience.Every young athlete worth his salt wantsto be out-and-away more successful thanthe majority of his rivals ; as a rule that'sh«s basic reason for taking to the game :yet his only chance of becoming so is tov tden his outlook in every direction, andquite possibly even to avoid the wcll-bcaten track of the many. Personalexperience is nearly always of moresignificant value than second-hand.

How far you will get in any proposeddirection depends on your incentive, forthat's what does the pushing. If youallow this to be weakened by overmuchready-made advice your interest is prettyCertain to flag sooner or later, because

there's an unattractive lack of noveltyin such an outlook. On the other hand.when you're always doing a bit of ex¬perimenting for yourself, interest in resultsis constantly being called into play, thusadding to incentive : and remember, it'sonly this latter that will eventually bringhome the bacon.

Do I seem to be putting too muchemphasis on " incentive 7 " Idon't thinkit is possible to do so. Every single manwho ever made a firs: class Job of hiswork or play rehed, even if he didn'tknow it. on the driving power behind hisaction. Your success or mediocritydepends entirely on how much interestyou can find in what you're doing, andunless you can nourish and develop thatyou have no hope at any time of leavingyour rivals where you want them—behind. Boredom or indifference willsteadily undermine any project you havein mind, and you must therefore make ityour job to banish the possibility of suchthings as far as you possibly can. Thereis only one way to eliminate them andthat is by bringing to light new points ofoutlook and following them while theydevelop yet other hitherto unsuspectedones. Once you get that idea into yourhead it's only a matter of time beforeyou realise its potential value, and youwon't need much in the way ofencouragement when you've reached thatstage.

Initiative in sport and in training is asessential as in any other way of life :the men who stand out above the massesare always those who recognised thisand gave full play to their instinctiveinnate tendencies. Hence, if you're to

reach your goal in athletics, you mustadopt the same principle, for we knowof no better. Ruminate over every bitof advice you receive and. if you thinkthere's any possibility of its being useful.put it to the test. Sometimes of courseyou'll find it's mere eyewash, but as oftenas not there'll be some underlying ideainvolved that will prove it to have beenworthwhile, and your business is to root

THE SCOTS ATHLETE 11

PICK THE TEAM NOW!by G. S. Barber.

this stage of our cross-countryseason it behoves us to consider our

requirements. Do we wish good Clubrunners 7 Do wc want to win Districtraces 7 Do wc want to win the Nationalor do we want a sound team to run forInternational honours 7

Firstly, you can't have everything.some item must be dispensed with. Inplanning anything in life, first a purposemust be considered. If you want goodhardy team men always in the first six

in any race—well you will have to cutout International honours. From what Ihave seen in athletics you can only takeout of life the energy you put into it.Everyone has only a certain amount ofrunning in his frame and whether youtake it out in training or racing dependson yourself, but I am positive that ourathletes arc not now training as theyshould do.I am convinced that if the N.G.C.U.

wish to have a good team for Interna¬tional honours NOW is the time to selectthat team—not from the result of theNational race only a few weeks beforethe International race. Twenty menshould be selected NOW. It must befairly easy to pick twcniy, and from theNew Year these should train as a team—no races outside their training. This

select number would be the N.C.C.LI,team to represent Scotland and the realteam would be picked from that number.

They could—if necessary—race in theNational as individuals or for their clubs.but all their training should be completedtogether so that there would be a teamspirit amongst them. I am sure that anyathlete would consider it an honour to benamed in this select few. The Interna¬tional jersey is the goal that all runnerslook forward to and by this means youwill get a team that frcm the New Yearwill BE a team.

How many times have we tried to runa few men as a tram a few weeks beforethe National—tune and time again andthen found that the National race hasrun them out so that there is nothing leftin them for the International. WeKNOW now the date of the Internationalrace and wc KNOW the probables forthat race, well get them together at onceand cut out all those small races. Admit¬tedly there arc some practical measurerto be faced, but if the will is there thesecan be overcome. Let us try somethingnew and 1 am convinced that we canp-oducc a team that will put up a goodshow in this—the last and most impor¬

tant— race of the season.

om Pane 10.

OUt the live kernel and discard the husk.You've always got time to do this if

you want to ; if you reckon you haven't.then make time. If your inclinations are

always going to boss you. it's yourfuneral : your mind is as capable as thenext man's, and it's up to you to use itto prove as much, for others can't andwon't do it for you.

Am I making too much of a songabout this 7 Definitely no ! In my timeI worked on these lines for nil I wasworth, and they brought mc not only tothe goal Iwas after but even better thanI originally expected. Stick it out andthey will do exac ly the same for you.Admitted there arc. and have been, supcr-nchlctes, but the very great majority werethose who used their nnnds to makethemselves such.

Ten to one you're not, at the momentanyway, in the same class as the " bornathlete." but that needn't discourage youat all : your mind is perfectly capableof building you up to his standard nomatter how impossibly good he mayappear to be. So far as physique goeshe may obviously be your superior, butyou'll never allow yourself to believe heis mentally so as well, and it's mentalitythat rules the roost in the long run.

Because others beat you is a mightygood reason why you should persevereuniil you reverse the process, and yourmind can do that for you. and do itbetter than you ever really expected.

Just as it has done for thousands of others.You know you've actually got it in youto be as good as any. Right 1 Carryon till you've proved it.

12 THE SCOTS ATHLETE

COMPARING STANDARDSTIIE RELAY STAGES

A STUDY WITH GRAPHSBy D. V. ELLIS.

OF

,10

DkUik. ÿ> Milet.

ITV let major part of ll« (tady was written. u w.U V obtervcd. before Ota yxtr't event.

THE Edinburgh—Glasgow Road RelayRace is notable lor some extremely

fine running by Scottish Athletes. Recentexamples have been R. Wilby (Edin..Umv. A.C.) In Nov. 1949 and A. Forbes(Vic. Park A.A.C.) in April and Nov.1939. The record times for several ofthe relays are run at a faster averagespeed than the equivalent British Recordsor Best Performances.

This graph plots the average speedfor British Running Records and BestPerformances against the distance run.It shows a curve, typical for any likeseries of records (World. Olympic.Country or Club etc.). A high averagespeed for I00 yds. a maximum a: about250 yds., a rapid fall, followed by anincreasingly gradual descent, is normalfor this type of graph. Why it shouldbe so, is beyond the scope of this articlebut is explained in almost any book onPhysiology.

rr'»• i« ÿ*»< »ÿ*» »f

»k« M.v.

r *D..LIKC is Miles.

The above graph shows the variousrelay records in comparison with BritishRecords. Relays 1. 2. 6 and 8 areapproximately of British Record standard.but relays 7 and 3 are considerablyslower and relay 3 is much slower thanthe standard.

•IThese facts may have two explan¬

ations. The best runners from the com¬peting dubs are usually given the firstor last relays and occasionally the sixth(the longest). The second relay is alsogiven to one of the club's best athletes.Therefore these records will be of a highstandard. The other explanation is de¬pendent on the nature of the relays. Theexcellent times recorded indicate thatthese relays have easy gradients, arc notexcessively exposed and have surfacescomparable to a good running track.This of course presupposes that theathletes concerned are no: capable of per¬formances better than existing BritishRecords. These explanations arc con¬firmed by the two further graphs shownbelow.

Relay 3 is run at a comparatively slowrate. This Is ull the more surprising dueto its shortness which should allow It tobe run .it the fastest average speed. Pre¬sumably this relay has bad gradients. Isvery exposed etc. Because It is third Inorder and is the shortest it is likely to bedelegated to a weak member of the teamand thus the performances will be of alower stcandard. Similar factors, to alesser extent have probably affected re¬lays 5 and 7. but no. 7 being next to the

(O.r. contributor, D. V. ElUs. to who. iV(port it ÿÿ debt lor th» -lady invited tW Editorto otic comment* particularly on tbc recent race.There It moth we conld *ay. hot at the moment.lack ol .pare lorh.d.. Many ol our reader, withth< practical caprricnce ol (allowing the race lortome year, thou Id he tnovrd to comment w.th fhi.»fudy a. a ba.ii. TVy arc welcome to do to—il .bould prove interfiling and valuable—Editor.J

THE SCOTS ATHLETE 13

last, a good man will be given this stretchand therefore n is probable that relay 7is more arduous than relay 5.

These last two paragraphs arc the re¬sult of pure conjecture on the part of onewho has never been over the course. Itwill be very interesting to see how wellthey agree with practical observation.

-n?»-

Apr.1 IW.

November, 1949.

These two graphs superimpose the BestPerformances for the two post-war racesupon the British Records curve. It isimmediately noticeable how relays I. 6and 8 consistently show the fastest aver¬age speed and relay 3 the slowest. Thestandard of running in relay 2 is re¬latively poor and clubs should note thatthis relay ought to be given to one oftheir best athletes. An initial advantageis of great importance in a relay race.

The generally slower times for theApnl race may be due either to a poorquality of competing athletes or moreprobably, adverse weather conditions.

Relays 5 and 7 exhibit Inconsistent re-results, One might, with some levity.suggest that an industrious City Councilhad been altering the road surfaces, butthis hypothesis can scarcely be takenseriously. Undoubtedly the main explan¬ation is to be found in the excellentrunning of R. Black (Garscubc H.) in

April 1939. who recorded a considerablybetter time than any other competitor inthe seventh relay.

Finally we reach the point of thisarticle. Many varations on the first graphhave been used to indicate to would-bc

pot-hunters which distance is of a lowstandard. This method is applicable.with reservations, in this case. Relays3. 3, 5 and 7 are those for consideration.Because the average speed of relay 3 Isso slow it is probably a very exhaustingstretch. Nevertheless for the athlete whois favoured by hills, there is an easy re¬cord waiting to be broken. For therunner who prefers a less difficult race,relays 3 and 7 are the most suitable.

Many clubs who have no possibilityof producing a good team performancehave one or two excellent athletes whomay be capable of bettering some of theexisting records. It is better to have theclub name inscribed on the Roll of Gloryas the result of an individual than not at

all. The individual has received histraining through the club which willtherefore receive some credit and gain

advertisement at the same time. Moralewithin the club will also benefit. It is

for these clubs that this article is written,so that they may select the order ofrunning, carefully and give their outstand¬ing runners an opportunity for an ex¬ceptional performance.

The 1950 Race

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November. 1950.

BRIEI' OBSERVATIONS i

General iimilarily with olhrr graph*.Relay* 1. 6 and b good, bill 110 outstanding

performance*, mainly became general (tan

dard high.Relay 3—better than in the lad two raru.

Thi* graph approaeh<( very closely to the•"typical" fhape a. provided by thai for

th« record performance*. II o of court: ol

Glasgow Y.M.C.A. Athletic Club holdtheir Annual Dance in St. Anrdews Halls,Berkeley Suite, on Friday, 29th Dec..1950, at 7.30 till 11.30 p.m. Harriers andfriends welcome. Ticket, 3/-

THE SCOTS ATHLETE

FAIR PLAY FOROFFICIALS.

Dear Walter.i should hkc. if space permits, to

comment briefly on G. S. Barber's article"Credit where credit is due " whichappeared in the October-November issue.I am. like the wr»;er. a keen follower

of athletics and fully aware of the im¬portant part played by the fellow who.in a race is not " up in front." However.1 do think that one is justified in takingexception to some of the subject matter

contained in the article.He refers to the runner, who finishing

last " doubts very much when he arrives

at his journey's end if there will be anyofficials to greet him as THEY AREINTERESTED ONLY IN THEWINNER."

Surely he does not expect such a tact¬less remark to go unheeded? As onewho has officiated at such events for a

number of years I am unable to recollectthis happening or such an attitude havingbeen adopted.

Is it not unfair to those many enthu¬siastic and often rain-soaked officials whoare still at their post when the last manM clocks in ?~

The writer, then referring to theobstacle race at Rangers F.C. Sports hasthis to say of the last competitor to finish" there- wasn't an official at the finishing

post to meet him. it didn't seem impor¬

tant." As a judge at this event. I waspresent when this runner completed hislap. gave him the handshake I thoughthe so richly deserved remarking at thesame time " Ilike to see a sticker."

As your contributor Is on the officiallist "of S.A.A.A. Judges. I do sincerelyhope that he will make a point of beingpresent at the meetings throughout theseason so that he may see for himself thenumber of officials awaiting the arrivalof the " last man " and so give—" Creditwhere credit is due,"

Yours, etc.,

WILLIAM C. ARMOUR.

SHKTTLESTON HARRIERS.

33rd ANNUAL DANCEIn SHETTLESTON PUBLIC HALLS

(Wellshot Road)

TUESDAY. 2nd JANUARY. 1950

7.45 p.ni-—1 a.m.

Buffet n Cabcret

All athletes and friends welcome to bepresent. Tickets 10/6 from club membersor Convener. H. Bowman. 556 EdinburghRoad. Glasgow.

FIXTURE LIST

ReithMaryhill

DumbartonEdinburgh

Jan.1—Clydebank—Helensburgh 16 Miles Road Race.I—Bcith Harriers 4 Miles Cross-Country Ballot Team Race

7—Mnryhill Harriers 5 Miles Open Road Race7—Dumbartonshire 7 Miles C.C. Championships (Youths' 2 J Miles.

20—Eastern District League 6 Miles C.C20—Renfrewshire C.C. Championships

Feb.3—Eastern District 7 Miles Championship3—Midland District 7 Miles Championship (Youths' 3 Miles)3 South Western District 7 Miles Championship (Youths' 3 Miles)

Mar.3— Scottish C.C. Championships (Seniors. Juniors and Youths).

10—English National C.C. Championships Richmond31- INTERNATIONAL C.C. CHAMPIONSHIP ... Newport. Wales

Apr.H England, Ireland. Scotland. Wales match28 Dumbartonshire Road Championship ... ......Sheffield

Balloch—Clydebank

ROUND THE CLUBHOUSESBellahoiuton Harriers.—A very enjoy¬

able afternoon was held when KilmarnockHarriers were in town. About 30 ladsmade the Journey, and with the homelads about 90 went out in 3 Packs. FastsSlows and Mediums, over 7 milesthrough Pollok Estate and the adjoiningcountryside. Afterwards, that muchmalignedsection. " The Ladies.' bless 'emmade their presence felt at the servingof tea, under Convener " Sar.dy "

Forrester.A runner out regular these days is

Jackie Campbell and still enjoying it.

Bclth Harriers Annual Open BallotTeam Race. -1 Mile CC. will beheld on New Year's Day. Monday. 1stJanuary. 1951, from Gateslde Road. Beith,at 3 o'clock prompt. Entry Fee, 1/-.Entries token un tl 2 30. Teas after Race.2 Team Prises. 2 Individual. The prizesare Furniture made in Beith.

Olympic Harriers held their 5 MilesHandicap on Saturday. 9th December.1st—J. Harris (2m. 45s.) 39m. 50s.: 2nd—T. Scally (2m. 30s.) ; 3rd—R. Houston(Scratch) 37m. 55s. (Fastest).

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