BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —L read with interest the letter by “ Jpnthusiast ” in Thursday’s issue of your paper. While in sympathy with the points brought Out by your correspondent. perhaps Enthusiast ” would be interested to know that in spite of the fact that W. A. C. PulJar, at his own expense, won lor Otago the ■Now Zealand title in the 440,yds hurdle event, his banking account has not been supplemented to that extent by the Otago Centro; in fact, it has definitely refused to pay his expenses. No doubt “ .Enthusiast ” Mas present at the Caledonian Grounds at the visit of the Australian athletes, and noted with what great keenness the president on behalf of the centre introduced Puller as “ our ” Xew Zealand champion. “ A-prophet hath no honour in his own country ” is a statement which has proved only too true among -our local sportsmen. Ju conclusion, 1 can appreciate and heartily endorse all “ Enthusiast ” has recorded, and ask. “ How can lie honestly expect the New Zealand Council to further consider Pullar’s claims if the local governing body treats these matters Mith such aloofness!'” As a contemporary stated, “ Truly a .Scotch Centre.”—l am, etc.. May 12. Fair Go.
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Evening Star, Issue 21721, 16 May 1934, Page 2
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