Old Wallaseyans lost to the Grammar School by 38 points last Saturday over the latter's four miles course.
The result was not altogether unexpected as several Old Wallaseyans were making their first appearance of the season and were palpably unfit. N. Marples, Grammar School cross-country champion of last year, and K. Baird were confidently expected to fill the first two places for Old Wallaseyans and it came as a distinct shock when they finished no higher than 6th and 10th respectively.
The School team were well trained and are to be congratulated on their fine performance, particularly on their excellent packing. N. H. Broadbent, W. P. Davey and R. C. Leach were first home in 29 minutes 2 secs. The latter is well known to be a runner of promise and last season assisted Wallasey A.C. Juniors in the Liverpool & District Championship, while his team mates, Broadbent and Davey, also were in splendid form.
For Old Wallaseyans, J. Edwards ran a well-judged race to finish 4th, indicative of vast improvement on last year's form.
RESULTS IN FULL.
Wallasey Grammar School :-1, R. C. Leach; 2, W. P. Davey; 3, N. H. Broadbent; 4, G. M. Kinsey; 5, G. N. Vlissides; 6, L. Sutton. Total, 26 points.
Old Wallaseyans:-4, J. Edwards; 6, N. Marples; 10, K. Baird; 13, H. C. Binns; 15, R. Young; 16, G. Crompton. Total, 64 points.
Although deprived of the support of its Old Wallaseyans members, there was a good turn-out of over a dozen harriers for the club run over the home course (seven miles). F. G. Ambrose in fine form, was first man home, completely outdistancing the rest of the pack, in which J. Davies, J. Cunningham and L. Hughes were conspicuous for their strong finishing efforts down Leasowe-road.
To-day a fast training run will be held over a shorter 4½ miles course in preparation for the monster meet held at Waterloo next week. Arrive in time for 3-15 p.m. start.
Prospective members can obtain information re the club's activities from the hon. secretary, Mr. R. G. Hyde, 14 Cromer-drive.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 05/10/1935
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