HARRIERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23260, 23 July 1945, Page 7

HARRIERS

DRAKE CUP CONTEST On Saturday conditions for the Drake Handicap Cup race over the On Walker junior course of four miles were against good limes. The competitors found the going heavy, particularly over a ploughed field, and further on they had to run over snow-covered country. D. Adams was not available to defend the cup. The limit runners, G. Phillips and W. McConnochie, off 7min 15 sec, were overhauled by J. Day on Gmin 45sec who heid the lead through Springs. Coming on to the Old North Road he was passed by A. Cotterill and A. Dellow, off 3min 30sec. who were both running particularly well. Going down Jellicoe Road Cotterill established a good lead and went on to win easily from J. farmer <3min» with A. Dellow 7 third. The medal for fastest time went to R. Ramsay toff 30sec> who ran an excellent race. K. Hitchcock, who gained second fastest time, was only 164 sec behind Ramsav. At the close of the race the competitors and officials were entertained by Mr and Mrs V. Drake. Occasion was taken to welcome home Archie Harper. Mr Melville Drake the donor of the cup presented the trophy and miniature to A. Cotterill and Mr A. Harper presented the trophies for fastest and second 1 Results: A. Cotterill 1. J. Farmer 2. A. Dellow 3. R. Ramsay 4, J. Day 5. Fastest time: R. Ramsay <3oinin 51 2-sseo 1. K. Hitchcock (Simin 14sec) 2, A. Cotterill (31min 35sec) 3, T. Hitchcock (Simin 45sec) 4. J. Farmer (32mm 42 2-ssec) 5. PRESBYTERIAN CLUB The Presbyterian Harrier Club held its championships from the residence of Mr and Mrs J. A. Norrie, Otipua Road, in ideal weather. The course, about six miles, was over the snow-covered slopes ot (lie Scenic Reserve. Results: — Senior championship: T. Myers (Simin Useo 1. R. McMurray (31min 14. sec l 2. Junior championship: D. Ramsay (IGmin 12sec) 1. W. Cross (16min 14sec> 2, J. Austin <l7min 57svc> 3. Colts: V/. Ramsay »11 min 7sec> 1, S. Wiihell (I’min 21sec» 2, 11. Dephoif dlmin 4osec> 1. ME HIODIST (MB The Methodist Club held its weekly run from the residence ol Mr and Mrs Davies. G Onslow Street. One pack followed a course through Wist End, l ark on to Wai-iti id. d Io (ilenilij ih ii threuj-h Centennial Park and | bark to Onslow Street via Mai Iby . Anmir am! W est End Park. The i a aJ Is were: Juniors: F Karlen 1. 11 Rolf 2. B Mills 3 i Colt: : H. Manger and C Thomas 1. | Aller Ui rim Mr and Mrs Davies enttrlaiiH'd the club al. afternoon tea.