ATHLETICS
PROPOSAL FOR MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
(United Press Association)
NEW PLYMOUTH, September 9.
Representatives of the Auckland, West Coast of the North Island, Wellington, Otago, Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay-Poverty Bay Athletic Centres 'and of the New Zealand Council attending the national cross-country championship at New Plymouth held a conference tonight when the proposal for the holding of centre and national marathon championship races received support. It was decided to hold next year’s cross-country championship in Hawke’s Bay. The date of the championship aroused considerable discussion before approval was given to a suggestion by the Auckland Centre that the time be fixed soon after the beginning of the harrier season and not later than April 30.
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Southland Times, Issue 23610, 10 September 1938, Page 11
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114ATHLETICS Southland Times, Issue 23610, 10 September 1938, Page 11
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