What promises to be a busy season for Wallasey A.C. begins today at Victoria Park, Warrington, with a full programme of track and field
Athletics.
All ages will be catered for in a meeting which has drawn 10 clubs from such places as Derby, Stoke, Blackpool and Halifax, and some keen competition can be expected.
Most of the better veterans from the Midlands and North of England will converge on Wallasey tomorrow for the Northern Veterans Club 10 kilometers, (about 6¼ miles), road race, which is timed to start at 12 noon from club headquarters in Leasowe Road.
The home club will have three members involved: Club president Ramsey Hewson; and vice-president Jim Rimmer in the over 50 section, whilst coach, Carl Gee will contest the over 40 group.
The race is in the nature of a friendly run and is open to anyone over the age of 40. About 30 competitors will be taking part and there will be a handicap prize for each age group.
New members are reminded that track training is now in full swing on Monday and Wednesday evenings at Lingham Track, Moreton, 7:30 p.m. start.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 18/04/1970 by DISCOBOLUS
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