Athletics in jeopardy
PA Hastings The chairman of the Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay Athletics Centre. Mr John ■ Redwood, said in Hastings I yesterday' that the centre; would “wait and see” if thel nation’s industrial problems would upset the running ot| the national track and field! championships next week. ‘ “The decision is up to the; New Zealand A.A.A. really, he said. “They will make the decision whether to scrap the championships or hold them a week later if it
comes down to needinr decision. > “There’s not really «rui we can do,” he said. Teams affected by a flight disruptions are th q South Island centres, Cante; •I bury. Otago and Southland. ;! “Otago and Southland ar (only small teams. If the l ! pull out it won’t affect tht ' championships that much.' iisaid Mr Redwood, “but i ’ Canterbury is forced t< : withdraw it would be a d'.f > ferent matter.” I “We are keeping our fir. : gers crossed,” he said.
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