Today two strong Wallasey Athletic Club ladies teams are entered in the National Novices Cross-Country Championships at Birmingham. The only athletes eligible for these races are those who have not finished in the first three in area championships or gained any international status.
Last year Wallasey were second to Watford A.C. but this year their strongest rivals are likely to be Stretford A.C. whose young team has made fantastic progress this season, and whose athletes will all be eligible for this competition.
Wallasey will be without Barbara Banks but will have Janice Watts, Margaret Ashcroft and Mary Caldwell forming the 'A' team. They may well be able to repeat last season's performance.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 15/01/1972
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