HARRIERS

Evening Star, Issue 22952, 9 May 1938, Page 3

HARRIERS

DUNEDIN. Dunedin held its run from Mrs Kennedy’s residence, West Avenue. Commencing from Surrey street, the trail ran uphill to the St. Clair golf links and beyond by way of Allandale, Ravenswood, and Earl’s roads, cutting across over some rough and hilly country, down to the Main road, where the United Altic runners were met and cheers exchanged, and then on to Green Island, where a halt was made. The pack then set out for home by way of Look-out Point. The run home commenced from Forbury Corner, led by Mowat and Hill, the finish being a dead-heat between these two, closely followed by the rest of the pack. The members were afterwards entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs Kennedy. MORNINGTON. A total of 25 runners faced the starter of the Handicap Mile Race held from St. Kilda. Starting from Lovers Lane the runners turned into Victoria road and from there proceeded down Victoria road. Turning back into Lovers’ Lane the runners raced to the tape at the St. Kilda end. Result: W. Wallace (handicap, 30sec) I, A. Ferry (3sec) 2, C. Moore (scr) 3. Time, smin 20sec. 1 Maiden Race.—W. Wallace (handicap 30sec) 1, L. Armstrong (13sec) 2, S. Bragg (25sec) 3. Fastest Times.—C. Moore, 4min 4,9 sec; A. Ferry, 4min 50sec; F. Crooke, omin 2sec. HANOVER BAPTIST. Leaving the Mornington Church, the pack, under Captain Bilson, proceeded up to Kenmure road, thence to' Kaikorai Valley, A fast pace was set down the Valley road, then branching up to the Reservoir. From here the water race was followed for approximately two miles, when the pack branched off on a stiff climb up Mount Grand. Some good harrier country was covered from here back to the Kaikorai Valley, which was followed up to Stone street. The run home was held from the junction of Kenmure road and Napier streets. In a good sprint down English Avenue, J. Stewart was first from D. Bilson, with H. Benfell close up third. LEITH. The Leith Club, with a muster of 18 runners, held its weekly run from the Kaikorai - Methodist Church Hall. Conditions were ideal for harrierism, and throughout the run the pace was faster than has been experienced this season. Under the control of Captain B. A. Timms and Deputies E. Bridham and A. Murray, the pack ran up Taieri road to Vidker’s Corner, which was turned to follow the Bridle Path to the shoulder of Flagstaff. During this part of the trail, which was necessarily traversed at a slower pace, the leaders took a wrong turning and bushed the pack in the dense manuka growing thereabouts However, with only a few scratches to show, the pack at last emerged on the Flagstaff road near the water trough. The trail then led down the road to the upper side of Five Tree Hill, where the pack took to the paddocks once more to come out on the North Taieri road, which was crossed to make for the top of Fraser’s Gully. A fast pace was maintained over most of this part of the course. S. A. Anderson once more distinguished himself by initiating the new members into the by-plays of harrierism. An open run was held down Fraser’s Gully to the terminus of the Roslyn tram line. Some of the new members showed) up very well during this part of the run. A pack run was then held along the Kaikorai Valley road to the Taieri road, where the whistle was sounded for a run home, resulting as follows: A. Murray 1, J, Stephenson 2, B. A. Timms 3. CELTIC UNITED. Conditions were ideal for the above club’s run from St. Bernanette’s Church, Forbury Corner. Three packs were formed. The fast, under Deputy Captain Kennedy, held - a good sevenmile run, in view of the Kennett Cup Steeplechase at Christchurch. The prominent men during the run were: Kennedy, Pur ton, Dyson, Daly, Carroll. Tarleton, and Airey. The junior pack, under Acting Captain Ryan, held a five-mile run to Black Head beach via Burnside. A short run home was held along Forbury road, with Ryan and Coombs finishing first and second. Des. Connor and J. Muir, two newcomers to the club, also performed very creditably, and will improve with training. The medium pack, under Captain Woods, held a short run around to Tunnel Beach, with a nonstop run from there back to the school. First home in this pack were Patterson, Dyson, Grant, and Sullivan, the rest being well bunched about 100yds back. ANGLICAN. Anglican held their run from the Kaikorai Baths. A good muster turned out under the whistle of Club Captain Logan, and followed up Fraser’s Gully, where two packs were formed. The fast pack encountered some good harrier country, round the foot of Flagstaff, where B. Darby and W. Donovan were to the fore. The trail continued across country to Bishopscourt, where a long run homo was held. R. S. Moody, J. Mann, and H. Thompson finished in that order. The slow pack, from Fraser’s Gully, veered south towards the Southern Reservoir, where the Thompson brothers, H. Hewitt, and W. Norman showed good promise of developing into good \ cross-country men. Paddocks (and bogs) were crossed, and the Valley road was eventually reached below the mill. The run home from here resulted in J. O. Maydon winning from J. C. Smith, with the Mitchell brothers, H. Hodgson well up. ST. KILDA. St. Kilda held its annual one and a half mile novice race from the St. Kilda bathing pavilion. A field of nine runners was despatched by the starter (Mr C. Bissland), and a close race ensued. The limit men, Carter and E. Fraser, set off at a fast pace and held the lead for about half a mile, when Jaekway, w r ho was striding very easily, assumed the lead. In the meantime Wallace and Beatson, two of the backmarkers, were gradually overhauling the field. At the mile mark Jackway was still out in front, holding a comfortable lead from T. Beatson and Wallace, with Fraser in fourth place. S. Carter had dropped out. The pace was now on, and the three leaders fought out a good finish, Jack way still running well to win with 10yds to spare from Wallace, who put in a great burst to pass Beatson for second place. The remaining runners finished at intervals, every competitor completing

the course. The following are the official placings:—K. Jackway (25sec) 1, R. Wallace (15sec) 2, T. Beatson (scr) 3. At the conclusion of the novice race a run was held for the remaining members of the club, under the control of Captain L. Dickison. During the > run good form was displayed by Dickison, Thompson, and Crimp. After traversing about seven miles across country a short run home was held, Thompson, Baldwin, and Crimp finishing in that order. VARSITY—CIVIL SERVICE, This, annual combined run again proved an outstanding success. Twentyfour Varsity and 42 Civil Service runners divided into two packs at the Anderson’s Bay School, and enjoyed the ideal harrier country in the surrounding district. The racing pack, under Captain Coutts (C.S.) ran to the monument and down the hill over to Smaill’e Beach. From here the pack kept to the road and returned via Anderson’s Bay. Several of the Varsity runners were showing fine form, and in the run home set a fast pace. D. Foord (Varsity) showing a clean pair of heels to Asher and Wilkinson (C.S.). The fast pack, under Captain Wood, of Varsity, also had an enjoyable run over Highcliff. The pack was kept moving, and both Varsity and Civil Service should derive much benefit from it. The Varsity runners were all round superior in the run home, and gained all the major placings. L. U. M'Millan again had charge of a dozen juniors, who were very keen. Their trail took them down to the Portobello r'oad, then striking up the hill to the monument till the road was reached, this being followed back to the school, G. Richards was first in a run home, followed by Walker and Collins, with Rouse very close behind. A long hut enjoyable run was put in by the colts. Mr M'Kernan ledthem over the paddocks to the wireless mast, and returned by the road. This pack is a very evenly-matched lot of boys, and they all show a lot of promise. Tn their run home Nelson led the way, with Bradshaw and M'Garry in second and third places respectively. CAVERSHAM. Caversham ran from the Anderson’s Bay School. The Toko Club were the guests of the club, and thoroughly enjoyed the outing. A total of 69 runners turned out, and the clubs were divided into four packs, the fast pack being under Captains G. R. Colston and Wright, of the Toko Club. The second pack was under Deputy Captains S. J. George and J. Keen. The juniors and colts were led by Deputy

Captain Hebbard and L. F. Gertie respectively. The trail led from the School along Tomahawk road to a point overlooking the Tomahawk Lagoon, which was followed round the Higncliff shore. The packs then picked _ their own courses, all covering country in the vicinity of the War Memorial cairn and 4YA station. The fast pack finished along the low road, and the second pack from 4YA proceeded down to Smaill’s Beach and through Tomahawk and on to the School. Results of the runs home;—Fast pack, G. L. Austin 1, E. P. Brown 2, and G. R. Colston 3. Second, T. E. Taylor 1, S. J. George 2, and F. Mackay 3.