SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

Grey River Argus, 27 March 1928, Page 6

SPORTS AND ATHLETICS

QUEER OBJECTION TO OLYMPIC GAMES. AMSTEIiDAM, 25. Seven clergymen belonging to the Geref orincerdc- Church, a.re opposing the Olympiad, because it is contrary to the principle of loving God above all, and one’s neighbour as oneself. The- Olympiad, they claim exalts, Ih<’ strongest to a place God alone should occupy, while the neighbour, craving jiotoriety and glorification allows himself to be* exploited to satisfy the masses’ craving for sensation. This is opnosed to all the sacred commands. ; The Gerefopmeerjcs have decided on a.i exangolising campaign throughout ;he Olympiad, in th° neighbourhood of the Stadium, urging people not to accommodate foreigners visitieg the Ct«meK» LONDON, March 25. ‘At Ayr, the five nations’ crosscountry race, teams of six, eight and .threo-fjuarter miles, was won by France with fortv-five joints; England oo; Scotland 104: Wales 130; Ireland 179. Eckersley (England) was first home. Time 52 mins 34 3-5 secs.