ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVII, Issue 993, 18 March 1909, Page 10

ATHLETICS.

I was of the impression (says the same writer) that the 13 miles “ Marathon ” race in Auckland was the shortest “ Marathon ” on record until reading a Vancouver paper which refers to a 5 4-5 miles road race (won by H. Johnson in 31min 12 15sec) as a “ Marathon.” I suppose in time we shall be treated to a 100yds “ Marathon ”!

Patrick White, of Dublin, who recently finished second to the French runner, H. Saint-Yves, in the Edinburgh “ Marathon ” race, has gone to America, with a view of getting matches on against Longboat, Doran do, and Alfred Shrubb.

The “ Herald ” will hold a “ Marathon ” race on March 27, and for it a big entry has been received.

As the result of the trials last week the execution of the A.A.A- and C.Cdecided that nothing was shown good

enough to justify the expenditure of funds in sending any runners South to compete in the Championship meeting at Dunedin. J. Wallace will, however, represent Auckland in the field sports.