HARRIERS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21998, 6 July 1933, Page 10

HARRIERS

ANGLICAN W. W. Burridge is running with the harriers again ag a preliminary to starting training for track and field events. He is the present Anglican decathlon champion, and will endeavour to retain his title at the annual competition in September. This year the club's Fivemile Cross-country Race will be a handicap instead of a championship race, with Sealed Handicap attached, as in the past. In consequence of this, the average performers are taking much more interest in the race, and competition promises to be very keen. The Connell Cup, which is held by the club cross-country champion, will be awarded on the fastest, time. CIVIL SERVICE Seldom is there seen at the end of a long-distance race so exciting a finish as that in which A. M‘G. Kirkwood and W. MTvinuon figured last Saturday. MTvinnon led into the straight, but Kirkwood, displaying his usual rare judgment, passed him and won by three or four yards. The next placings were Mason, Orange, Henderson, and Toner, these men forming the team t* represent the Civil Service Club in the Otago Junior Crosscountry. The surprise of this race was J. E. Henderson, who finished fifth. Previous jo this he had never been outstanding in distance races, but it is probable that he will turn out a likely sprinter within a year or two. The Anderson Cup Race", which followed, was quite a good one, but was marred by the number of runners who found five miles beyond them, and did not finish. The win of J. Hollands was somewhat unexpected, ■but he performed quite creditably to win by 100 yards. A. Adams, who filled second place, showed distinct promise as a road racer. In view of the Temuka-Timaru Road Race on Saturday the team to represent the chib will consist of E. 0. Brown, B. R. M'Kernan, P. G. Spence, G. F. Garbntt, L. MTseieh, and T. M. Brydone. Possessed of some solid performers, its prospects of success are considered fair. CAVERSHAM Although a comparatively small field contested the Caversham Club’s Junior Club’s Cross-country Trial anything lacking in numbers was made up in quality, the race being rim in good time, and the runners for the most part finishing fairly fresh. Donovan and Colston were never far apart, and the latter especially ran a sound race, considering that he is unable to train with the rest of the club. Donovan made the pace all the way, and appeared to have something in reserve throughout. Walter Smaill who, up to date, has not run as well as expected, appears (o be approaching top form, and picked up the field well in the second lap to come home in third place. L. Hebbard is not running up to the form which he showed during the summer season, and appears as if he might benefit from a spell. W. Young did not run as well as usual, but is expected to finish further up in Saturday’s race. R. Cox has been training solidly, and has im-

proved considerably in his running, finishing untroubled bn Saturday after taking things fairly easily most of the way. ST. PATRICK’S The trial held by the St. Patrick’s Club last Saturday at Tainui to decide the junior cross-country team did not produce a very exciting contest. The slow pace over the early stage suited L, Greaney excellently, and, drawing out before the field had covered half a mile, he was never headed. N. Greaney did not begin well, but after settling down lengthened his stride and pushed his brother to the finish. N. Hall and P. Porter exchanged positions many times during the race, and finished on level terms. It. Carroll was a little disappointing, but cau be relied on for a good effort on Saturday. M. Brady was sixth, though he is quite capable of being a club poin,t-getter in the bigger event. J. M'Laughlan and W. Beauchamp found the pace too solid, and retired early in the race. PACIFIC Last Saturday the Pacific Club held its annual Three-mile Junior Championship at Tainui School under favourable conditions. The winner, S. Lucas, ran a good race, leaving the rest of_ the field at the start and winning easily. This lad won the Novice Race a month ago, and, as he is very fit at present, should give a good account of himself next Saturday. L. James, in coming second, ran a good solid race, and with a little more speed at the beginning of his races he should soon be further up. J. Robertson filled third place, performing very well, considering that he' is not at the top of his form. R. 0. Buchanan had the misfortune to take a wrong turning at one stage of the race, thus losing his chances of being placed. Among the seniors there is keen rivalry at present with F. Mouat, J. H. M’Laren, and C. G. Lucas in form. H. Pearce, Colin Henry, and L, Hill are all running steadily at present, in view of the club events to come off. MORNINGTON To forecast the result of next Saturday’s Junior Cross-country Race is a more difficult task than usual. The Mo'rnington representatives, however, should run very close to obtaining major honours. Most of the team are in their last year of junior racing, and next season will considerably strengthen the seniors, who at present are badly in need of new blood. E. Mullin, this year’s “ find,” should more than hold his own, as he is not lacking_ m stamina and determination, and has improved his style noticeably of late. The remainder of the team, although, perhaps, not expected to stay with Mullin, should team well, and include L. Hall and G. Baird. T. Kennedy, the youngest member of the. team, is making his debut in open company, and the experience should be of good service to him in future contests. HANOVER BAPTIST The Hanover Baptist Club held its Three-mile Junior Cross-country Championship .for the M'Millan Challenge Cup on Saturday. The fact that I. D. Craig did not contest the event made compe-

tition more spirited, with the result that one of the best Junior races to date was witnessed. Running a confident race, W. Lancaster scored his second win this season. On time his chances for the Otago Three-mile are very promising; and with Craig he will no doubt play a big part in the No. 1 team. E. Meggett has on several occasions shown glimpses of good form, but his performance was one of his best to date, and having run a well-judged race finished a good second. W. Mercer was a surprise to many, but as the writer has predicted, Mercer, with more confidence, can run a solid race. ROSLYN The Roslyn Club held its postponed Three-mile Championship and Sealed Handicap over the Junior cross-country course at Tainui. D. Scott had no difficulty in gaining first place, and if he keeps up his present form he will be well to the fore in the Senior Crosscountry event. E. Miller ran his best race to date and finished in the second position. Third place was occupied by L. W. Logan, who showed the effects of lack of training and will have to do some solid work if he wishes to get back to his old form. G. Russell and R. Clarke also ran well, though the latter would have dono better with some training. Russell should do well in the Junior Race, as should R. White and W. M'Dougall. CARGILL ROAD Last Saturday the Cargill Road Club held a trial race over the course at Tainui for the purpose of selecting a junior team. The race was fun at a fairly fast pace, and it certainly looks as if the team should compete with some success. M’Gregor ran up to expectations and provided a good struggle with R. Lumb for first place. These two were well clear of Clark at one stage, but Clark almost caught them before the finish. A. Lysaght was fourth and Cox ran a good race to come in fifth just ahead of Manley- The team picked comprises the above members.