HARRIER NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22544, 11 April 1935, Page 4

HARRIER NOTES

ST. PATRICKS CLUB Noel and Lex Greaney were the fittest men in the St. Patrick’s pack of 30 runners last Saturday, but others showed promise of good performances, notably IRobertson, F. Hall, and M. Brady. Among the new runners Phonse Tarleton is one of whom good things are expected, as he was a good athlete when at the Christian Brothers High School. Lewis Grant and the Dolan brothers kept well up in the pack and showed better sense than some of the older runners, who allowed themselves to drop back without making up leeway during the pauses. ■ Owen Scott and Noel Greaney ably controlled the large pack, despite the tact that this was the first occasion on which either had held the whistle. Roy Baughen and Tom Ryan, keen advocates of a very slow pack for members who wish only a Saturday jaunt without too much exertion, and this year they intend to have it. so that there will be no excuse for non-attendance on the grounds of the running being too hard. DUNEDIN CLUB Members and supporters of the Dunedin Club will be pleased to hear that R. Drumm, who recently underwent an operation on hie knee, has now fully _ iecovered. F. Breese showed a surprising burst of speed during the run home on Saturday, and it is unfortunate that he does not show the same dash in his races. A new member who should be a decided gain to the club is J. Coomer. He has plenty of speed, and under the coaching of Mr Thompson he should develop info a good distance man. Now that H. Connell has been elected captain it is to be hoped that he will set the younger members an example and get down to some good hard training. Although he ran some disappointing races last year, J. Lonmer has plenty of pace, and it is up to him to do some training and show what he can do. CIVIL SERVICE CLUB Fifty-two members attended tlie Civil Service Harriers’ opening run from the George Street School last Saturday. Good form, for so early in the season, was shown by the majority of the runners, and, with last year’s stalwarts running again, the club should be able to enter a strong team in the various team races during the year. E. C. Brown, J, G. Barnes, and G. Garbutt were notable absentees. It was very pleasing to see A. Kirkwood and G. M'Knight out again, as. if both these members strike form, they should strengthen the No, 1 team considerably. NORTHERN CLUB The Northern Harrier Club held its first run of the season from the Dundas Street Church. As it was only an unofficial run, there was only a fair muster out. The pack was under , the whistles of Captain G. Armishaw and Deputy Captain D. Fincham. The trail led down Dundajs street, round to the butts. Here the pack found hard going through the corse and manuka to the top of Opoho. A smart pace was set from here through the Gardens to Dundas street. Two new members Alexander Fraser and George Bridges, showed up quite well in the run home. . , ~ „ Frank Harknesa is out again after a season’s spell, and he shpuld be a great help to the club in the distance races this season. ... The official opening run will be held on Saturday, and a good muster is expected. LEITH CLUB The attendance at the opening run last Saturday was very pleasing, particularly as the number included six new members and a few of the older brigade who have made a welcome reappearance. Judging from the displays the new members appear a promising group, and with a few more runs before their first race—the Mile Maiden—should help to make that race very- interesting. Members are reminded to give thought ,to the allocation of the handsome cup recently presented by our generous vicepresident, Mr Brittell. The choice lies between the Three Mile, Handicap—hitherto a championship—or the winner of the total aggregate points at both sports meetings. As no club race has a cup attached, it seems an opportune time to rectify the matter and allot the cup to the Three Mile. , , If the committee would definitely decide suitably to recondition the old senior shield now replaced by the senior cup, tlie question of a trophy for the sports meeting would be easily overcome. After occupying with distinction almost every office in the club, H. Masters has finally achieved the honour of captain, and not only should he prove a worthy captain, but his services as a running member and as a member of the Social Committee will be extremely welcome. S. Anderson, last year’s captain, is non? lending his aid as a deputy- captain, and doubtless expectations of his usual running performances and firm control as an official will be ’fully realised. _ J. Thomson has, in the gaming of a deputy captainship, secured the fillip he appears to require, and regular attendance at runs and training will probably bring about a surprising result. MORNINGTON CLUB Twenty-five old members and 12 new comprised the Mornington pack at, the opening run last Saturday. This is an increase of 11 over the first run last season, and the keenness shown by members augurs well for the coming winter. Hie country covered, round Mount Grand, made for an enjoyable run and the reasonable pace set by Captain Rackley, on which he is to be congratulated, was also an important factor towards the success of the afternoon. Among the new members Graveson was prominent and should prove an asset to the club, while W. Wallace also has the makings of a useful. runner. It was pleasing to see ex-Captain Damp out again after an absence of some time, and also Bell Clelland, Sandford, and Tait, who have been missing for the last two or three seasons. The first three of these were running fairly easily on Saturday and shall be asked within two or three weeks to join the fast pack. With the Edmond Cup only eight weeks away it is necessary for aspirants to tlie team to settle down to some steadywork. The following are specially asked to train and will be expected to run in the fast pack in future: —Callister, Crooke, Graveeon, Hall, Miller, Mullm, Munro, Paulin, Rackley, Roxburgh. Taylor, Sanders, Wilden. CAVERSHAM CLUB The opening run of the season held last Saturday was a highly successful outing, 45 runners taking part, and prospects are already looking very bright for the club’s success this season. The 10 new members taking part all ran exceedingly well, and it is hard just at the present to single out the most promising. R. Todd, A. Milburn, and R. Emmerson, who headed the slow pack home, show a fair amount of running ability-. _ The everygreen C. W. Frye once again turned out, this being his twenty'-seventh season —a remarkable record. D. F. Brown, A. Mann, and W. Hobbs, who turned out again, will strengthen the club teams should they regain their old form. G. Austin, winner of the Emmerson Cup for the most points in summer handicap running, was presented with this trophy before the run commenced, and his was a popular win. H. Whitaker, who has had a successful summer season, is a more experienced runner now, and should do well this winter. Members will have to get down to solid training immediately, as interclub races will be held earlier this season than has been the case before. The Mile Maiden is also not far away, and those running in this race will need some solid work.