Harriers

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 246, 18 July 1928, Page 8

Harriers

By

“Fleetfoot”

KENT SATURDAY'S EVENTS. Hutt Valley (men)—lnvitation run, Mr. •tenner’s residence, Lower Hutt. Hutt Valley (ladies)—lnvitation run, Miss Rowe’s residence, Nai Nai. . Scottish Club—Club championship, Miramar terminus. Hatt Valley Harriers. The Hutt Valley Club Held a three-mile training .run from, the Hutt Park on Saturday. It was decided to dispense with the usual proper trail, the captains, A. Smith anil N. Craig using their own discretion in selecting the course, rhe muster of 25 runners was formed into fast and slow packs, the former taking an eastern direction towards AValnui. while the latter followed the Gracefield Road on to Gear Island. . The. course led over a distance of approximately six miles. Ladies! Section. The Indies' branch of the club held tlieir first race of the season when they con-tested-a three-mile novice event from the Hutt Park. Miss Price (handicap builn.) was on tlie limit mark, with Mrs. Smith and Miss Broe starting from scratch. Seven runners-faced the. starter. The distance proved too much for three of them, and the race was fought out between E. Rowe, M. Horne, I. Broe, and V. Smith. Coming into the park Miss Rowe (handicap Imm.) 1 Mrs. Dome (handicap Haun.) were together, aud in a sprint in to tlie straight the former breasted the tape with a tenyards advantage in the good time ot 21 min. uasec. Mrs. Donie finished in 2.imiu.. followed by Miss'Broe (27miu. -IDscc.), and Mrs. Smith (30m1n.). ; The run next Saturday will take place, at Miss Rowe's residence, Nai Nai, Lower iiutt.

Olympic Club. An easy- run was held at Seatoun by the Olympic Club on Saturday last at tlie conclusion of which afternoon tea was provided by Mr. .1. Perstcn. It was a very plcasnnl surprise and wits turned on by the president in recognition of the big endeavour and successful effort of tlie club members in winning tlie Vosseler Shield tlie previous week. An old member who made lirs appearance on Saturday was .1. French, mid l.e showed good form. It is probable that Tatty, who a few weeks back hurt his ankle, will not bo running again -this season, as a complete spell from running hns boon ordered. The most outstanding novice this year is R ilitson. who. by constant training, liasclimbed right to the front ranks. In ..the novice race lie was fourth. and coming into competition With tlie most experienced runners lie. gained eighth position in tlie Philp' Cup, of. three miles, mid quite recently won a five-milc race for the Byrne Cup. In the. Vosseler Shield race, of 10 miles, tills young runner finished eigliieenth mid was Olympic’s sixth man Iu tlie bands of a good trainer be should be tlie makings of a champion. He possesses stamina, stride and a fair judgment. Honson mid Watkins were displaying form.' ini Saturday and with the club championship in two weeks’ time should run very close for the sealed liandicfip. They might also keep in witli the pack and consider the less efficient runners. Competition for the run-in cup is very keen and.the points to date are as follow: Attlov 4, Carter 4, Eggers 4. Harding 4. W. Taylor 3. Rao 3, Tutty 3. Broughton 2. Blair 2, Wilson 2. Bell 2. Hunt 2, white Sceafs and Shanks have one each. Wellington Club.

Despite the amount of sickness Ibal Ihu members of this club have experienced, 2D runners lined up for the' B grade championship run over one lap of the Vosseler course on Saturday afternoon. The club's supporters were out in force, tho ladies being well in evidence. Mrs. W. Weston gave the boys a good dispatch and D. Thom, Stoles,’P. Ilarlen, and Fraser shot to the front. The pace found some of the leaders out after a mile on the sand had been covered. Fraser, running with a nlco stride, took the lead from here, and, going well, led for the'rest of the journey, beating P. nation home by 70 yards. Stoles filled third place, some 40 yards back. The sealed handicap was won by L. Stoles, with Willis a close second. B. Fraser, whose time was 34min. 34sec., ran a great race when one considers he in only 16. He has a nice style and reserves energy by using his head. P Harlen is to be congratulated also on bls fine run, as it Is known that his opportunities of training of late have been few. L. Stoics, although finishing third, did not show the form of a few weeks ago. Willis, in gaining second place in tho sealed handicap, gave a much improved showing. . ' A. Hivon could not turn out owing to illness. .. H. Wickham was expected to run well up, but in his case the form shown was very bad. In a number of cases lack of training told its tale, and it is up to the' members to take advantage of the training facilities available.