The annual meeting of one of Wallasey's oldest sporting clubs, Wallasey Athletic Club, takes place next Friday, September 26th, at the Punch & Judy Café, 39 Seaview Road, commencing 7-45 p.m., when reports and accounts will be presented and officials for the ensuing year elected.
The club, in addition to managing its own affairs, is responsible for the administration of athletics in the Wallasey area, so that the election of officials is followed with close interest. Members are asked to attend in force and note that the meeting will commence at 7-45 p.m. prompt.
The following will contest the Birkenhead 24 miles road relay race on Saturday (Sept. 20th) : J. S. Arkless, E. J. Bollard, A. Dickinson, D. Dickinson, J. Edwards (capt.), E. C. Foster, R. F. Hubbard, R. Johnston, D. Kelly, R. C. Leach, J. Rice, M. Smith. Eight to run, four reserves.
The opening run from Leasowe Road cross-country quarters, just past railway bridge on right hand side, will be held next Saturday, Sept. 27th, when all ages and paces will be accommodated and new members will be especially welcomed.
Inquiries to R. F. Hubbard, hon. secretary. 39 Beech. Road, Birkenhead ('phone Birkenhead 3550).
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 20/09/1947
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