At the annual meeting of Wallasey A.C. on September 24, Matt Smith, well known high jumper and hurdler, took over the reins as general secretary with Vince Bayliss as assistant, Bill Brookes was re-elected president in his
40th year as a member of the club, whilst Roy Owen and Ramsey Hewson were elected track secretary and Cross-Country sec., respectively. John Wright was re-elected as club captain, a position from which his drive and influence can be put to its best use. Pete White undertakes the duty of Cross-Country captain and Carl Gee as track captain. Tonight the first of the social events in the form of a grand dance will be held at the Grosvenor Ballroom, commencing at 8 p.m. All are welcome. (See advertising columns).
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 03/10/1959
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