Wallasey AC organised race 4 of the Borders League series at Birkenhead Park. Arthur Wilson led the men's team home finishing in 45th place covering the 5 mile course in 30:35. The men's team came third in division two and the other counters were Tony Barbat (47th), John Cottrell (53rd), Dave Walton (70th), Joe Johnson (72nd), Pat Riley (106th), John Tatham (131st), John Godwin (145th), Pete McArdle (148th) and Mike Belcher (150th). Nicci Davies showed the ladies the way with a 27th place finish, the other counter was Anne Brimage (35th) the ladies failed to close a team and came fourth.