ATHLETICS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18927, 16 February 1927, Page 14

ATHLETICS.

.. I "FATTY" LAMB AT ENGLISH | PARK. I Not .t'.azt tiio bo» iistcrio meeting of Lloyd Kahc, tb» iamoui Americen runntr, and Bandolph Kosc, the phenomenal -<"«" Zealander, has euch intcßso interest beer, arouacd in local cycling and athletic circles at over the meeting of "i'atty" Lamb, of Victoria, world-renowned ercling champion, and Frank Grose, unquestionably the finest amateur rider our 'air Dominion has yet produced. The meeting takes place tonight, tt English l'urk Stadium, commencing at 3 p.m. Lamb arrived from Auckland yesterday morning, where he performed with the greatest distinction, winning f.«o championships. He defeated Urcso in the hul:mile championship by a narrow margin; in the one mi!* the latter unfortunately fell, a-J ri ! rot *b!c to atart in BuL-wq-jeni races. Lamb iiss had several rides at English Park since hi 3 arrival, and thinks that euch a fine track will allow him to put up the heat performances of his New Zealand tour. Christchurch fans have on many occasions seen Grose record some wonderful performances, and now everyone is keyed up to concert pitch ovtr the prospect* for to-night. Then there i 3 a splendid athletic programme in support. Malcolm Leadbetter, New Zealand open amateur champion sprinter. Trill be seen in action in the 100 yards and Kl> yards handicaps. Last Saturday, at Auckland Pomain, he equalled the Australasian tecord for lOQyd.i, lur.rting tho distntxe in 9 4-sscc.