Club Race Reports Season 1963-1964
Cross Country Championships
National - Western Park - 29/02/1964 - Senior Men
The National Championships held at Leicester last Saturday, wound up the cross country season as far as Wallasey athletes are concerned. Due to employment and domestic difficulties Wallasey were unable to send a team and only Woolford and Barlow travelled, to compete as individuals. Barlow again troubled with a foot injury was forced to retire whilst Woolford ran gamely over a course which did not really suit him to finish in 54th position, Wirral A.C. with whom Wallasey have disputed first place on so many occasions this season finished in 14th place.
Christmas Handicap
Christmas Handicap - Leasowe - 14/12/1963 - Seniors
Wallasey Athletic Club held their Christmas handicap on Saturday over the traditional 3½ mile course at Leasowe. On a fine afternoon for running, the closeness of the handicapping was such that all 23 runners finished within the space of 2 mins. 53 secs., and to spectators at the finishing line, the closing stages of the race resembled the end of an 880 yard track race.
First home was Alan Bell, who was 'off' 5 mins. He came in 100 yards clear of Margaret Ashcroft and his actual time of 19 mins. 36 secs, represents good running for a boy. Margaret had quite a battle with 3rd-placed David Adair before breaking away to leave Dave 7 secs, behind.
The next five runners home could have been covered by an "Application for Membership" form and in fact only 10 secs, separated (Mike Teahan) at 4th from Club captain Brian Woolford at 8th. In this group was Ron Barlow, running off scratch, who had the fastest time of the day. He finished 7th in 16 mins. 45 secs.
