On Saturday the above club held an ordinary run from headquarters, when there was a very good muster of runners, including the well-known Olympic champion, H. S. Mellander, the jump specialist.
The pack was divided into the "slows" and the "fasts." W. S. Brookes set the pace for the "slows," and piloted the men over about seven miles of heavy country, the course being through Wallasey, over the marshes to Bidston, then on towards Upton and Moreton and back via Leasowe. There was some good sport, and one has been told that it was quite a picture to see J. Turnbull searching for one of his shoes in about six inches of mud. The "fasts." paced by the popular captain; A. G. Nicholson, met the "slows" near the Birket, and when this was reached there was some good fun. With some of the men it was properly a case of "shivering on the bank and fearing to launch forth." Some jumped, but others, who were less daring waded across. From this point an easy pace was set, and the runners reached home after a very enjoyable time.
Anyone who is thinking of taking up cross-country running will be heartily welcomed at the club's headquarters, Fairhaven Institute, Seaview-road, Liscard.
To-day the five-mile handicap comes up for decision, when some very keen racing is expected. Next week, there is an ordinary run from headquarters. The club's whist drive and dance, which is to be held at the Grosvenor Assembly Rooms, on November 25th, promises to be a great success, and those who intend going should procure their tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets (2/- each) may be obtained from members or from the hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. H. R. Scoins, "Edale," Withens- lane, Liscard.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 13/11/1909
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