HEEL-AND-TOE ARTIST.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 237, 7 October 1933, Page 5 (Supplement)

HEEL-AND-TOE ARTIST.

A Record Made, But Not to

Be Registered,

George R. Parker's seemingly impregnable Australian ana State record

figures of 52.45 1-5 for a seven-mile walk were brilliantly beaten by W. -J. Clark at Ruslicutters Bay oval, Sydney, on September 2.'i. But —

By what appears to be a paradoxical position, Clark, who won the race for the third successive year, presumably byl'air heel and toe, cannot get the record.

lie had received a caution for a technical breach of the rules during the progress of the event.

The judge of walking may caution a competitor when walking unfairly, a second caution disqualifying him. Once a warning has been given, the judge is unable to sign a certificate that the record breaker walked fairly. And s'o Clark's achievement will not receive the seal of official recognition.

Part of the credit for Clark's effort must be awarded to A. J. Stubbs (Eastern Suburbs). So fast did he move in the first half of the race that lie reeled off throe luilots in 22.5.

"I thought ho was going to win," said Clark afterwards.

The hot pace, however, eventually told its tale, and Clark overhauled his tiring rival, finally winning by yards.