At Runcorn this Saturday afternoon 13 teams from 11 clubs will compete in these cross-country running championships over a 4½ mile 'spike' course Wallasey Athletic Club's two teams will travel to the venue by coach which leaves Seacombe Ferry (Floating Roadway) at 1-15 p.m. prompt.
For those runners not engaged in the race, there will be the usual training run from Leasowe Road headquarters in preparation for the Cheshire County Championships next Saturday. These will take place next Saturday afternoon at Northwich. Wallasey Athletic Club has entered teams in both the races for youths aged 16 to 18 and for juniors and seniors aged over 18, and the value of the conscientious training carried out by both teams will be reflected in their performances in open competition. The coach for Northwich leaves Seacombe Ferry (Floating Roadway) at 1 p.m. prompt, and picks up at Birkenhead Town Hall at 1-15 p.m.
Club members and friends are reminded of the club's annual dance at the Grosvenor Ballroom, this Saturday night when all will be welcome to join in the fun.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 04/12/1948 by E.C.F.
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