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November. 1951. Volume 6. Nos. 6 & 7. Annual Subscription. 7/- (US.A.. IS). Comment On The 1951 Track Season "MY" SCOTTISH RANKING. QNE of our young readers, who prefers (Wc can't agree with the first part. —wrongly we think, though wc must Take joint world-record holder McDonald allow for shyness- to be anonymous, has Bailey away, and Jack and McWhirter shown great enthusiasm and considerable ARE of British standard. Surely 1st and interest by compiling " My Scottish 2nd placing* In the Triangular Interna¬ Ranking " Everyone who has prepared tional and also A A.A. finalists they come rankings knows that its preparation is not into this category. We believe, too. that a simple matter—especially when the McLaughlan on his day. could have made finished work is to go before the public the British 100 yards final line-up (he and thus we conclude our reader has did not compete).—Editor.] done a splendid Job Our overseas 440 6 880.—Hillary and Hatnck show readers, most of them active athletes or promise in the longer event and young officials to whom wc Scots are grateful of Cumming looks good. their patronage, can have a fair estimate |Our "440" men seem generally no of our leading men (refer also to our better or poorer than in recent times or " Best Performances "). whilst our home over a period We do lack a stand-out readers have much to ponder over—and like Eric Liddcll or Ron. Wylde. argue about. Meanwhile we smilingly sit Collectively, we sec improvement in the back waiting for the protests, but if these " half " but with Tom Begg dropping out spread more light they'll be gladly (The Doc.'s too busy I) and Stewart received. Our youthful contributor may Petty, whom we still claim ns our greatest be shy. but he's not thin-skinned. He prospect, knocked-out for an appendix would like to see the lists improved upon operation, we lacked the " top " class. —if possible ! We didn't sec the best of Jim Hamilton As an introductory he has made some either, with a proper preparation he can brief comments on the past season and menace Britain's best. here and there we have interjected; not H. A. Cumming doesn't just " look " because we claim our view to be the good. He is good as our home standard correct one. but as the impression of one goes, though, particularly after his heroic PWi by C. S Barlwr whose close association with the sport effort but severe drubbing in the British dates back 18 years, and actively inter¬ Junior championships, we very much (Top L) Close together at 10 miles the leaders include (6) J. W. WinBeld ested much longer, as against the post¬ doubt it being a wise policy in having (Derby County A C.) : (50) F. O'Kcll (Liverpool C.R.A.C). J. Thomson war student of our game. him hncd-up with Arthur Wint and Sprints.— if any improve¬ invitation " half " (Carlisle Borders H.) ; Jack Patcrson; Harry Howard; C. D. Robertson ; J. W. There is little Roscoc Brown in the in Editor.) Stone (Dorking St. Paul's). (R.) At five miles we see (35) Alex. Kidd (Garscubc ment the senior ranks. Jack and at the Edinburgh Games. are only bright sparks 1 Is a —general uptrend H.) and J. E. Farrell (Maryhlll H.) followed by A. Brown (Motherwell Y.M.) McWhirtcr the Mile. There and even they do not reach British The— youngsters took the show and Kelly (Bellahouston H.). here. J. standard. But with juniors like Sander¬ however. Lcnnic impressed by his com¬ paratively (Bottom L.) J. W. Stone finishes n good runner-up to (R.) Charlie Robertson son. Dunbar. Carlisle and McLeod coming easy win in the champion¬ the I would in possibly his greatest victory. along, there is some prospect for ships. believe Bannon improve future. if he did less C.C. racing. 4 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE S
IWe fail to note the uptrend generally. there are only about half a dozen real 440 Yards.— 7. W Piper. Maryhill H. though we acknowledge Hendry and hurdlers in Scotland how can one expect I. D. K. Grace. Glasgow Un. A.C 8. J. Payne. Victoria Park A.AC. Finlayson as exceptional schoolboys. good results. 2. O Hardmeier. Edinburgh SH. 9. R. R. Robertson. LA A.C. Having seen pre-war Riddell. 4m. 15s. (Quite so. but rarely events for 3. W. H. Orphan. Watsonian AC 10 J. L. Hamilton West of S.H. and Bobby Graham 4m. 12s„ and jack hurdlers gives little encouragement. Clubs 4. J. S. Hamilton. Victoria Park AA.C II. G. Turner. Victoria Park A.A.C Gilford and Jackie Laidlaw clocking and promoters can do something here. 5. J. Crowe, Edinburgh S.H. 12. M. K. Lawson, College of Art., Ed. round 4m. 20s. regularly, our present Editor.) — 6. G. Sorblc. Hamilton H Long Jump. utllers as a class give little enthusiasm. 440 Yards Hurdles. Scotland has never 7. W. Mcsscr, Edinburgh N.H. — " I. S. O Williams. Glasgow Un. AC. The liannon reference Is unnecess¬ known four so good as 440 hurdlers 8. R. J. Stark. Edinburgh E.H. 2. W. M. Clcphan, Watsonian AC. ary just as it is u reflection of mediocre Grade. Stewart. Hart and Clephan. 9 R. Mill. Victoria Park A.A.C. 3. J. L. Hunter. Edinburgh Un. AC. present day orthodoxy. Mere abstract Their performances point out a real 10. D. McDonald. Garscube H. theory and then quite olf balance. 4 W. N. Laing. St. Andrews Un. AC. revelation. II. J. D. Clarke. Victoria Park A.A.C. 5. W. Ferguson. Glasgow Un. AC. We'll agree Eddie is capable of better The Medley Relays provided great J. ex¬ 12. IF.Cordial. Edinburgh Un. A.C. 6. P. McArthur. Edinburgh S.H. mileing and will do it when he puts his citement year and good teams fought this Stewart. Edinburgh Un mind to it. It may be that he'd get for supremacy. 8S0 Yards.— 7. D. A. AC. 1. H. Hatrick. Glasgow Un. AC. 8. G. L. Mackie. relatively better results at six miles—or |What amazes us. is that in 1951 we J.T.C.A.C H. Maryhill H. 9. N. G. Gregor. Hcrnc Hill H. is that abstract theory too! Editor.) still find this a championship event. 2. M Dove. True. 3. Hamilton H. J Miles. 6 Miles. 2 Miles St chase.— proportionate team merit it can never G. Sorbic. Hop, Step and Jump. 4. Hamilton. Victoria Park A.A C. — The strength in numbers is very poor in measure. Exciting races, sometimes, yes. J. S. I. W. N. Lalng, St. Andrews Un. AC. Edinburgh these events. But let us consider that Thrills often, yes, but it's many moons 5. W. Mcsser. Northern H. 2. H. K. Lawson. College of Art, Ed Hillary. Edinburgh there is only one proper steeplechase since we acclaimed the better title 6. C. D Un. AC. 3. R. M. Stephen, Shettleston H. S race in Scotland per year. There are " Muddlcy Relay.",- -Editor.) 7. J. Smart. Edinburgh H. 4. R. M. Smith. St. Luke's College. Hamilton H. few 3 mile races. There are few inter-club and F.P. 8. B. Hendry. 5. A. S. Lindsay. Atalanta. 9. H. A. Cumming. Heriot'j A.C. High Jump.—With six doing six feet meetings in the West. This could be 6. S. O. Williams. Glasgow Un. AC. and over we realise how great is the rectified. In Edinburgh the F.P. Clubs 10. F. W. Sime. Victoria Park A.AC. 7. R. R. Epton. Edinburgh H. 11. R. Spcirs. Shettleston H. improvement. Before the war such an have done great work towards the further¬ 8. D. A. Stewart. Edinburgh Un. A.C. 12. McCrimmon. Vale of Leven AC. achievement could hardly have been ing of athletics. J. 9. J. L. Hunter. Edinburgh Un AC. imagined. (Hear! Hear! We keep advocating 1 Mik.- 10. A. Smith. Glasgow Un. AC. Pole Vault.—Another miracle has taken this. Most chibs- not all. are slow to 1. W. Lenrae. Vale of Leven A.A.C 11. D. Baptie, E.C.P.A C. place in this event. Two youngsters move; others Just won't.—Editor.) 2. K. Coutts. Aberdeen Un. AC. 12. W. J. Ferguson. Glasgow Un. AC. have topped II ft. 6 ins. and Grcgor has 3. A. Forbes. Victoria Park A.AC. reached 13 ft. 6 ins. and all undoubtedly MY RANKING LIST. 4 J. Smart, Edinburgh S.H. can soar higher. 100 Yards.— 5. J. Stevenson. Greenock W.H. Long Jump.—The standard here is very 1. W. Jack. Victoria Park A.A.C. 6. J. Hendry. Elgin Academy. ATHLETES' poor. Pew have beaten 21 feet. 2. N. D. McWhirtcr, Achilles. 7. A. T. Ferguson. Ilighgate H. DANCE CLUB. Hop, Step and Jump.—The perform¬ 3. J. McLachlan, Maryhill H. 8. J. D. Stirling. Victoria Park A.A.C. ances here seems better and the standard 4. G. McDonald. Victoria Park A A.C. 9. E. Bannon, Shettleston H. The Editor of " The Scots Athlete " could go up. 5. J. E. A. Robertson. Edin. N. H. 10. J. Finlayson, Hamilton H. will welcome all interested Athletes to Weight and Discus.—Drummond and 6. W. Henderson. Watsonian AC. II. G. L. Walker. Edinburgh Un. AC. this popular club recently formed. The Duguid are well ahead of the others in 7. A. S. Dunbar. Stranraer H. 12. J. Calderwood. Victoria Park AC. Intention Is to make this a fine social the respective events and have set an 8. J. Sanderson. Edin. Un. A C. centre and a pleasant Saturday evening 9. W. H. Clephan. Watsonian A.C. 3 Miles.— excellent standard. Both appear to have 1. A. Forbes. Victoria Park A.A.C. re-union of Athletes and Friends who like 10. R. Quinn. Victoria Park A.A.C. to scope for vast improvement. The former H. dance or arc keen to learn. 11. G. Lochwinnoch A.A.C. 2. T. Tracey. Springburn went up a good foot, while the latter R. Carlisle. A. Ferguson. Highgate H P. Spalding, Hamilton H. 3. T. EVERY SATURDAY. 7.30-10.30 p.m. managed about seven feet better than the 12. 4. I. Binnic, Victoria Park A.AC. previous year. Both have turned In first 220 Yards.— 5. R. A. McDonald, Maryhill H. PARTIGK LESSER BURGH HALL. performances at speciality. class the other's I. W. Jack. Victoria Park A.A.C 6. Brydie. Edinburgh Un. A.C. Loith, McWhirter, Achilles. J. (off Peel Street) Javelin.—Mackenzie. I. Drum- 2. N. D. 7. Christie. Bellahouston H. on Edinburgh J. mond and Gordon have all improved 3. O. Hardmeler. SH. 8. Stirling. Victoria Park CEfTTRAL POR TRAMS. BUSES. G performances. Henderson, J. D. A.A.C. last year's The former 4. W. Watsonian A.C. 9. K. Coutts. Aberdeen Un. AC. SUBWAY. has ballooned up about thirty feet. 5 R. G. Carlisle. Lochwinnoch A.A.C. Hammer.—Douglas continues to im¬ 6. D. K. Gracie. Glasgow Un. A.C. High Jump.— GOOD BAND ! steady. Park I. A. S. Paterson. Victoria Park A.C. prove but Clark is more Both 7. G. McDonald. Victoria AJV.C GOOD FUN! have kept Scotland up. 8. J. V. Disbington. Edin. S. H. 2. N.G. Gregor. HUH. 120 Yards Hurdles.—Hart did 15 0 in 9. W. H. Clephan. Watsonian A.C. 3. A. G. Ramsay. Glasgow Un. AC. GOOD COMPANY ! England and well native P. Spalding. Hamilton H. 4. S. O. Williams. Glasgow Un. AC. this beats hi9 10. WE'LL BE DELIGHTED TO record. McAslan showed 15.3, but when II. H. W. S. Rankin. Edin. Un. A.C. 5. K. S. Cunningham. V.PA.A C. one considers that among the seniors 12. D. Y. Clark. Garscubc H. 6. J. L. Hunter, Edinburgh Un. AC. MEET YOU ! • THE ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 7 Pole Vault— Javelin.— TO YOUR MARKS! I. N. G. Gregor. H.H.H. 1. G. M. Fisher, Achilles. GET 2. W. Piper. Maryhill H. 2. D. W. R. McKcnzic. Edin. Un. C. By Ross even We are Introduced to all the 3. A. Hanlon, Shottlcston H. 3. H. Edinburgh GET TO YOUR MARKS! more. 4. Milligan. I. Drummond. H. and Norris McWhirter (Published by personalities, the known and the un¬ P. W. Victoria Park A.C. 1. 5. D. M. Hastie. HAG 4. Gordon. Edinburgh H. Nicholas Kaye. Ltd.. I Trebeck Street. known. We learn who was first recorded 6. A. M. Matthews. Aberdeen Un. A C 5. D. Lelth. Robert Gordon's College. London). 15/0. with under 10 sees, for the ' hundred ' 7. W. McNeish. Glasgow Un. A.C 6. G. Bell. Hcriot's A.C " Facts are chiefs that winna ding " the first to break 160 ft with the discus. 8. J. Gibson. J T.C.A.C. 7. C. P. Riach. J.T.CA.C. wrote our immortal bard, and with which the select group inside 30 mins. for 9. A. M. Drysdale. Dollar Academy. 8. W. Bisland. Bellahouston H. we must conclude to the question " How 10.000 metres and that only 3—all Finns 10. J. Urquhart. J.T.C.A.C 9. J. Jackson. Edinburgh NH. did these young Scottish authors and have beaten 250 ft. with the Javelin. II. T. Montgomery, Edinburgh H. twins get so much out-of-the-way data. Yes it's all there ! All the landmarks in 12. W. Britcc. R.H.S.F.P.A.C. Hammer.— so much factual detail, so many choice the history of our glorious sport. 120 Yards Hurdles.— I. E. C. K. Douglas. Atalantn. anecdotes and happy recollections all In the sprint section reference Is made I. J. G. M Hart. R.A.P. 2. D. Clark. R.U.C neatly collected and unfolded In this well- to the outstanding study of Donald H. 2. J. P. McAslan. T.A.A.C. 3 A. R. Valentine. R.N. printed but slender volume ? " Potts, who Is rightly referred to as the 3. W. H. Clcphan. Watsonlan A.C. 4. W. McNeish. G.U.A.C. It is not surprising to note in the pre¬ "brilliant contributor to "Track and 4. R. D. Unklcs. Glasgow Un. A.C 5. D. W. Boyd. E.C.P.A.C face that it was written with pleasure. Field News " on the " fastest humans." 5. C. A. R. Dennu. Edinburgh Un C. 6. H. I. Duguid. Edinburgh Un A.C. for it is obvious work of lively enthus¬ Discarding the later historic marks of 6. N. F. Stewart. St. Andrews Un. C. 7. J Gordon. L.CA.A.C. iasts ; it is less supnsing to hear the Lloyd La Beach. " D.P.H." ranks as his 7. J. L. Hunter. Edinburgh Un A.C. 8. Drummond. Heriot's. repjted Harold Abrahams sincerely ten greatest sprinters the following:— J. in I. 8. H. M. Bruce. R.D.V.C.A.C. 9. I. S. Bain. Fettes College. stating the Foreword that "I should Jesse Owens. 9. G. L. Mackie. J.T.C.A.C. have been extremely proud to have 2. Mel Patton. written it myself " which gives a pointed 3. Hal Davis. 440 Yards Hurdles— note to its value. 4. Ralph Metcalfe. 1. D. K. Grade. Glasgow Un. A.C. 5. Barney Ewell, 2. W. M. Clcphan, Watsonlan A.C. As we go through the pages wc are EDITOR S APOLOGIES. constantly reminded of thnt delightful 6. George Simpson. 3. J. G. M. Hart. Edinburgh Un. A.C. 7. Frank Wykoff. 4. D. A. Stewart. Edinburgh Un. A.C. There was no issue for September and classic of the late F. A M. Webster " Great in Athletics." It is 8. Eddie Tolan. 5. R. H. Boyd. Glasgow Un. A.C. October and this we sincerely regret and Moments along lines, at 9. Eulace Peacock. 6. C. S. Bcgg. T.C. A.C. offer our apologies. The simple explana¬ built similar starting the Jordanhill sprints carrying through various 10. Clyde Jeffrey. tion is that we were not well during that and the Weight Putt— and and perhaps to keep the fun going and period. For some time we have been distance items on to the field events. 1. J. Drummond. Hcnot's. Perhaps not so the arguments up we find the "Big 10" carrying on under an increasing strain colourful or dramatic as 2. D. Clark. R.U.C. " " includes 5 negroes and 5 whites. and after a particularly heavy summer Great Moments but free of Webster's 3. H. I. Duguid. Edinburgh Un. A.C. romantic quaint Jingoism, it period there was an unfortunate reaction. erstwhile but Our twin authors couldn't resist trying 4. W. McNeish. Glasgow Un. A.C. pleasure. It should be remembered that we both gives equal Since the main the same for our home sprinters and offer 5. K. Maksimcyzk, Edinburgh E.H. is to trace and edit and publish the magazine (as well desire record the actual their conclusions. Many Scots will set 6. L Vclccky. Glasgow Un. A.C. results of these golden achievements on 7. Donnelly. Hamilton H. as finance it !) and this after hard manual their tongues wagging on it for two Scots. J. L. track and field—and road by the greatest both of Olympic figure 8. C F. Riach. work dally. fame on their J.T.C.A.C. of the World. Commonwealth, European 100 yds. list. McCorquodale takes pride 9. R. C. Buist. "Q." A.C This is not a business in the ordinary and British athletes, it is presented in of place, whilst Edinburgh the memorable Liddell 10. I. H. Drummond. H. sense of rhe word. Our business is only amazingly pleasant fashion. Wirh praise¬ takes 10th. Liddell also figures 11. W. Woods. L.C.A.A.C. 7th on that of one enthusiast trying to encourage worthy objectivity the various events are their "220 yards " list. We can already 12. T. Montgomery. Edinburgh H. dealt with others- -a mutual arrangement for we are singularly and with equality hear in c»ur ear of the injustice to the Discus — - encouraged by the keenness of our of Justice. No side-kicks at walking or late " pride of Scottish Athlencs." 1. H. I. Duguid. Edinburgh Un. A.C. athletes and the warmth of our readers. women's events. Though most welcomed Throughout wc 2. D. G. Milne. O.U A.C. If we can't always operate like a high- and worthwhile, in a chapter covering the book constantly 3. Drummond. Hcrlot's. powered machine it will be appreciated the latter the movement is eluded thus come across Interesting theories or pass¬ J. ages compels thought. 4. E. C. K. Douglas. Atalanta. we have other conpensatory faculties. " rll-documented and strange decisions, that reflective Tills for Instance referring to Frank : 5. D Clark. R.U.C. We are already anxious to make up tlu* oversights and lapses concerning records. Aaron — 6. L. Velecky. Glasgow Un. A.C. !ee-wny caused which accounts for this tend to be the rule rather than the ex¬ " In Aaron, Britain has perhaps for 7. W. McNeish. Glasgow Un. A.C being a double number. Despite, and |n ception." The authors then fully patron¬ the first time a track runner with the one 8. C. F Riach. J.T.C.A.C. face of much heavier publishing costs. ise rhe same women's movement by their essential quality, without which, despite 9. I. H. Drummond. Edinburgh H. our ambition is to do better than ever and exhaustive and splendid coverage. all the physical advantages, no distance 10. R. C Buist. •Q." A.C. consolidate even more firmly the fellow¬ This live chronicle of our sport gives runner can in the light of present-
the way most athletes-in-the- pROM of the most interesting and curious some surprising falls " enjoyed " by the making light shy of anything in the QNE features of world sport this year favourites. way of innovation you might well think has been the remarkably lean period en¬ Did the favourite win the Derby ? it would be heresy to suggest they now joyed by the favourites. By no means. Artie Prince did not come did But a word two so. perhaps or into In The favourites have not all fallen of this category. the open golf about successful modern runners will championship the normally dependable help to sugar the pill. Anyhow. I'll course. Such an upset of the law of Bobby Locke did not prevail on this risk it. averages would be too much to expect. But there have been enough to cause occasion against the normally meteoric he run Boy ! Could ! You've only got surprise and comment. Faulkner. to read his biography, as I've just done. specifically a In big-time boxing we had two of the to realise how supreme the " flying This is magazine devoted to athletics. biggest upsets in the history of the game. Parson,'' Gil Dodds. really was. But However let us for a moment be catholic in our tastes :and let Prior to the return ; the upset occasioned that wasn't the only point that interested by us consider from random fields of sport "Sugar" Ray Robinson's defeat by me. What I'm always after is to find Turpin was startling enough in all out the kind and amount of training these Coalaufd from previous p»or. conscience. But the defeat of heavy super-merchants go in for. You hear of weight champion Ezzard Charles by box¬ " changing in some way—nothing in life fellows who train for speed " and the ing's Peter Pan—old Jersey Walcott " ever does and it is up to us to find Joe other school who train for distance." — stunned the critics mercilessly. and neither side gives a hoot for the what the advanced way is : those that " " In swimming let us take the case of methods of the other. Yet one of them refuse to consider new methods can to stew own Johnny Marshall the Australian " fish " must be the better. It's not for me to well be left in their juice until to new resident in America. Marshall has say which, even though I did try both : circumstances compel them re¬ consider. been setting up world at meets " speed training " was the first venture marks throughout the country in the and distance work my final choice. Of I put it to you, then, and each of you process hashing the records of previous Jap course it's quite on rhe cards that Iwas can rhink it out for yourself : is it phertom Furuhashi. Yet along a one of the sort that speed training didn't GIL DODDS. better to chance altering your methods comes young Hawaiian to leave the fish that suit, whereas with others it might have Well, he was only one :so you might to something comparatively new. or will walks like a man-struggling in his wake. been absolutely hunkydory. In my time, look into the methods of other men who you be sure to arrive at your best by has i.e. when 1 was full of beans (or running) have climcd right to the very top of the sticking closely to the orthodox style? Athletics also been in the fashion. came some quarter of acentury ago. all runners tree, and note what their work has been. You shouldn't permit your coach, or any¬ First Jack Holden's defeat in the trained for speed because we didn't Take Gander Hagg, the finest miler the one else (including me) to influence your marathon by Jack Peters. Alan Paterson lost know of any other method. When 1 world has so far produced. Hagg never decision : don't you know yourself better his A.A.A. high Jump to Pavitt. Not turned over to distance training I was did any serious time trials, nor did he than anyone else ? Then you should be even the great Zatopek could cast aside told I was wrong, and it was only when indulge in excessive speed work during in a position to fudge for yourself better the bogey that has befallen the favourites himself suffering one of it began to show fat dividends that others his practice : he trained over consider¬ than anyone else. — his rare defeats at the would throw a second think at it. After ably greater distances than those he was Ihave often thought that runners are hands of his countrymen. Cevona. which quite a few tried it out and stuck called upon to race over, and always at too complacent with regard to the amount To some of these fallen favourites— to it. slower-than-racing speed. Paavo Nurmi and kind of work they put into their their failure may be but a temporary upset. To it be But to get back to Gil Dodds. The did the same, and he was. in his day. the training : they're always keen to hear others may the final exit " from book tells me he himself fancied two best " in the world " at his distances. what some coach or recognised athlete the stage. Champions come and champions miles pretty well all through his career. It stands to reason that if such methods has to say on the subject and follow go. Records are made to be broken. and he trained consistently for that. Yet. —training at less than racing speed over almost thoughtlessly along the prescribed There seems as yet no finality in these things. although quite among the best men at a greater distance—have time and again lines. Surely they would do better to the distance he was never actually a produced enhanced results (you have rely a great deal more on their own But what we miss in the departure of judgment, world-beater. But. given his two-mile plenty to prove it. what with Albert Hill. provided they have given a the champion is not so much his actual serious " training, bring him down to mile racing. Dr. Aaron. Gordon Piric and a host of once-over " to the advice offer¬ performance—his records—it is the way and there's your out-and-out champion others) any fellow who aims at champ¬ ed ? So long as you remain one of a that he does it—his particular brand of you'll have right away. Time and again he beat all ionships will do well to learn a lesson. bunch an awful Job to emerge, colour. So to the departing champions the best America could supply in the even though it contradicts all that he has but the fellow who trains In his own let us say " hail and farewell." well-thought-out style way of opponents—he even got within been (and often still is) brought up to individual is far Records can be crfualled : they can be a second or two of the almost fabulous believe. You see neither methods nor more likely to make a real splash, and. broken. But personality—that is irreplace¬ all, four-minute-mile. anything else can ever progress without after that's what you train for. able I 12 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 13 PERTH-DUNDEE ROAD RACE LOOK AHEAD, LADIES ! CHARLIE ROBERTSON'S THRILLING WIN FROM 'J'HE 1951 track season has shown some by promoting functions and schemes. HARRY HOWARD. advance so fai as Scottish womens But everyone must play their part. athletics are concerned and the leeway Let's be independent of these males in I memories of the previous year's hill into Ninewells he closed the gap and caused by the war has almost been one respect at least. Wm wiped Not torrential thunderstorm. many ran over the railway bridge onto River¬ out. only have entries shown D.M. a increase, but anxious eyes were cast at the overcast side Drive 5 yards ahead and 1 minute marked the standards of although skies, before the start of the 10th Annual 20 seconds inside the record. Howard performance show improvement, SCOTTISH Y.M.C.A. ROAD there is still a considerable amount of 22 Miles Perth-Dundee Road Race on immediately closed the gap and they ran RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP 25th August, The rain held off. how¬ stride for stride through streaming rain work to be done before our girls can be ever. as the 21 starters made away from across Riverside Park, where the spec¬ considered a real challenge in the Inter¬ AT KIRKCALDY, the large crowd beside the South Inch tators at the foorball matches ran to the national field Individual performers SATURDAY 13th OCT., 1951. such as Hay. Carmichael, and wheeled off across the bridge. roadside to shout encouragement, with Elspeth Moira (Sir JOHN CRAIG TROPHY). Quua Shivas and Pat Devine. while It was Robertson a yard ahead. Under the Tay realised that with former holding their own against class opposit¬ Scottish Marathon champions Charlie Bridge past a hundred sheltering Details SENIOR spectators Robertson made his final effort ion. really require keener competition Robertson of Dundee Thistle and Harry 1.—Motherwell Y.M.C.A.— and over the last mile increased his lead from their own countrywomen to enable Howard of Shettleston in the field, along (W. Watson 10.30, A. and half a ahead of them to improve on their own standards. H. Brown with R. W. McMinnis of the famous minute Howard and 10.03. McMillan 11.02. D. Nelson 1 minute 43 seconds inside own re¬ Incidentally. Quita Shivas is due a pat J. Sutton team and with recent marathon his 9.55). Total 41m. 30s. cord of the previous year ran out a on the back for her fine efforts in the success, that it would be a fast and close worthy winner of the closest of the Perth International Student Contest at Luxem¬ 2.—Irvine Y.M.C.A.— race. but. at -first, there was a marked bourg. (D. Andrew 10.20. T. McNcish 10.25, reluctance on the part of these three to Dundee Road Races. cancelling of Milngavie Highland S. Cuthbert 10 29. H. Kennedy 10.26). take the lead. At the first check-point at CAMPBELL H. STEELE. The Games a Total 41m. 40s. Glencarrc, 6 miles, they were in a bunch was big disappointment in the DETAILS i- West, as this popular meeting always 3.—Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A.— of 12 runners including Miller (Dundee C Robertson (Thtsilt H). 1m. D. 2h. 1U. attracts good However, G. R. Mortimer D Bcveridge Thistle) Arbuckle (Monkland) Kidd 2. H. Howard (Sfarilititoo H.j. 2h 2a. I3s a entry where 10.12. i. R. W. McMinm. (Sulicm H |. 2h. 3tn. 17.. Milngavie lost. Shotts gained, with what 10.31. W. Corroon 11.05. P Husband (Garscube) and McGhee of St. Modan's. 1. A. Arbuckle (Monkl.nd H ]. 2b. 7m. 22s. must have been the largest entry for 10.42), Total 42m. 30s. The time at this stage was 36m. 7s.. I 5 A Kidd (Giricube H.) ... 2h. 8m. 11s. J 6. McGhec (Si. Modao'a). 2h. 9m. 11s. womens in minutes slower than in last year's record events postwar years. The 4. Glasgow Y.M.C.A.— 7. Miller (Thistle H.I 2h. Mm. 17s. S.WA.A.A. Championships — run by Charlie Robertson. 8- Bell (K caldy Y M.). ... 2h. 1 3m. 19s. can be a (S. H. Mowbray 1039, J. R. Wcathcr- 9 G. Porteui ( Maryhill H.) ... 2h. 11m. 11s real highlight each season, but, for some ston 10.58. R. Weatherspoon 10.30. On being informed of this, the three 10. H. Hauahie (S burn H.I. ... 2h. 11m. 12. reason, II. W. E. Duncan (K caldy Y.M) 2h. 1 8m 5s. unknown never seem to be 10.30. D.McFarlane). Total 42m. 36s. favourites together with Miller Increased 12. D. Mc Far lane (Glas. Y.M |. 2h. 1 9m. 51. sufficiently publicised. the pace and, in the next three miles, 13 P. Husband (K caldy Y M l 2h. 22m 17s Fastest Times. 11. Clarl (Glasgow Y.M.) 26. Next year will, being Olympic opened up an 80 yard lead from Arbuckle H ... 2h. 22m. year. I.—D. Nelson. M'weil Y.M 9m. 55s. 15. j Peacock (K caldy Y M I. 2h. 26m. 1s. bring an increased general interest in the and Kidd. By Half Way House. Miller 16. R. Donald (Glasgow YYMM ).. 2h. 27a. 36s, 2.—A. H. Brown. M'wcll Y.M. 10m 03s. (Glasgow sport, and now is the time for all con¬ had dropped 20 yards behind and the 17. J. R Scon Y.M.I. 2h 36a. 37. 3. G. R. Mortimer. Kirkcaldy 10m. 12s. cerned to get busy in a missionary sense, time had improved, despite the rain HANDICAP RESULTS. — not only with a view to helping one's which had now began to fall, to only I. McGhee 2h. 2m. 16a YOUTHS J. Miller ...... 2h. 3m |7. own club but to assist in the formation 24 seconds slower than last year...... of new I.—Irvine Y.M.C.A.— clubs. When all is said and At Inchture. 14 miles, the three were TEAM RESULTS. (L. Germond 11.22. Wilson 11.36. Kirkcaldy Y M.C A. (8. 13). done, while Scotland isn't individually J. sÿill II. 32 points. together and were now 5 seconds Glasgow Y.M C A. (12. 11. 16). 12 point.. represented at the Olympiad, the enthus¬ J. Kyle 12.13. K. Alexander 11.10). inside the record. The long arduous iasm can be used to build up a Scottish Total 46m. 21s. Snabb's Brae into Longforgan. together Womens team for the next Empire 2.—Motherwell Y.M.C.A.— with the now heavy rain, took its usual Games. (A. Kirkwood 11.43. D. Hamilton toll, however, and Howard opened up a SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 11.20). There arc still districts without much 11.39. J. Turner 12.38. J. Scott 20 yard lead from Robertson, who was Glasgow Y.M.C.A. A.C. hold their New 47m. sign of athletic activity in the womens Total 20s. in turn 20 yards ahead of McMinnis. and Year Dance in the Berkeley Suite. St. sphere and one glaring example a 3.—Irvine Y.M.C.A. " B was a minute inside the record. Andrews Halls, on 2nd January, 1952. is town like Paisley, which ought to be (J. Rubie 11.24. B. Hay 11.39. J. Dun- Ticket. 6/- (inc. tea). Are you going ? By Invergowrie. on the 18 mile mark. able to support several clubs. It is time lop 12.39. D. Strachan 12.50). Total each of these distances had been increased Athlete's Dance Club.—Our thanks goes someone made a move, there and In other 48m. 37s. to 50 yards and it appeared that Robert¬ to those athletes who meet here on directions ! The target is a strong Fastest Times. son's sequence of wins was to end. Saturday evenings. We trust they Scottish team for the next Empire Games I.—J. Wilson. Cowdenbeath 10m. 55s. But now, almost incredibly. Robertson enjoy themselves as mjch as we enjoy and there is ample time to raise the 2.—K. Alexander. Irvine Y.M. 11m. 10s. began to pull Howard in and, on the their company. necessary finances if a start is made now 3.—J. Scott. Motherwell Y.M. 11m. 20s. M THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 15 CITY OF EDINBURGH DONALD MACNAB ROBERTSON VICTORIA PARK A.A.C. MEMORIAL TROPHY FUND. ROAD RELAY RACE MARATHON Contributions to the Testimonial Fund 6th October, 1951. CHARLIE ROBERTSON WINS CLOSE RACE WITH A NEW sponsored by The Scottish Marathon Records were die order of the day. COURSE Club to perpetuate the memory of the First one was the entry, as 55 trams RECORD. famous Scottish Olympic athlete will still faced the starter. On the 3rd leg, Tom be gratefully received and acknowledged Tracey broke Fleming's Individual course at Edinburgh was of the in 1 59 rains. This race one At 20 miles hr. 35 sees.. Fund closes 31st November. Contribu¬ record for the race by 7 seconds, but most interesting 1 have seen for some Howard decided to do and something tions to Hon. Secy., R, Scott, 257 St. followed in by Eddie Bannon it was There was an unfortunate incident strode out with Robertson following close J. time. Vincent Street, Glasgow. lowered by another 4 seconds to 15 nuns. at the onset. The race started before the behind and Paterson some 50 yards away. 20 sees. Running the last leg Andrew advertised time and for some unknown struggling. After almost sprinting down We have been requested to publish list of (to Forbes equalled Fleming's record and reason Charlie Robertson and Harry a long hill at Sighthill. Howard passed this contributions 15th October. 1951) as being a public acknowledgment. brought bis team home grand winners Howard were left In the Invitation dress¬ Stone, who also passed by Robertson and in record time. ing room although the main dressing was now looking tired. Collcctioa at Singera Sport. ... 112 E4.ab.rgh North.,. Harneo ... I. VICTORIA PARK A.A.C.—(I Brnnir 15.52 . room where the other marathon runners BalUatyne i S- Elti. 16-22. O. Stirling 15 54 ; A At the 24th Robertson made his J K. I J were—had been cleared. mile. Collection at T.llieoaltry Sport. IS Forbes 15.301-63 miaa. 38 »«a. effort and passed Howard who looked all Gilbert 2. SPRINGBURN H.-:T Lambe.t 1626: R. F. McLean 15 51. T Traery 15 23: S After the first lapon the track these two in and Robertson then made no mistake 0 at Saxoae Welfare Sport* ... 8 I McFadden 16.431-64 mm.. 23 aeca runners Joined the race with the know¬ tunning strongly to the park he ran the Ardecr Recrcatioa CUb 2 3. SHETTLESTON H.-(I T-.nSi.ll 16.15 : I Wa. Gardiner 0 McNeil 16 35: E Bannoa 15 20 : C- ledge that they would have to run the Including extra lap course— the —com¬ Loehwinnoch A A C I Wallace 16 491-64 ruina. 59 aco. extra lap when they returned. pleting In the fastest time of the series Collection at Vale ol Levco Sport. 12 1 4. VICTORIA PARK A A.C. Kane 16 A D Bteckenr.dge Ellu in 2 38 Ins. 15 Collection at Maryh.ll H. Da.oonSport. 9 I 30: 1625. J When the race was clear of the park. hrs. sees. J. Kirhland I 16.18: C. Fotbe. 16 111-65 tain.. 24 arcs. B. Murray (Teviotdale H ) was in the Collection ai Helensburgh High. Game. 19 I 5. BELLAHOUSTON H.-fH. Pernor. 16 05: I. J. W. Stone (R.A.F.) who had passed Collection at W. Caldrr A.S A. Sport* II I Christie 16 71 : H. Kennedy 16 38 : I lead followed by Kelly (Bellahouston mm*. 52 J. Harry Howard only outside the park was Kilmarnock H. O A.C 0 I Kelly 16.481-65 aeca. H.), A. Brown (Motherwell Y.M.), and North of Scotland A.A. A 6. PLEBEIAN II.—(T. McQunlr 16 32 : A. second in 2 hrs. 38 nnns. 33 sees., Harry Collection nt Bote Highland Game. ... 20 I Smith 16.08 : !' CmIIo 16.45 i D. Barclay F. O'KclI (Liverpool). Murray remained 16.50)—66 mins. 15 Howard was third in 2 hrs 40 mins. 50 1. Bell 0 mo. in the lend until before 5 miles when Pauley Police Alhlelic Cluh 0 I 7. GREENOCK GLENPARK II.-IS. William- Just Patcrson who was an excellent Charlie Robertson (Dundee T. H.) took sees.. J. Collection at Carluke Highland Game. 6 son 16 23 : A McLean 16.20 : I Osborne fourth In 2 hrs. 41 mins. 59 sees, was The Rangers Football Club Ltd. 5 17.06: W. Armstrong 16 421- 66 min.. the position and Murray faded out of the Wm. Carmichael 0 I 31 sees. the liveliest at the finish and almost Helensburgh 8. GARSCUBE II.—(D Couptand 16 28 : picture. 5 miles in 29.57 found Robertson Amalenr Athletic A..OC- I J sprinted the final lap to show how fresh Police Athletic Association I DuSy 16 19: F R.....II 17 09: A Kidd leading with W Stone (RJV.F.). F. St.rl.ag and Clackmannan Pol.ce A C. 2 16.391-66 mins. 35 Met. J. ho was. The handicap by O'Kcll (Liverpool). Thomson (Carlisle). race was won A M. Dossil I 9- HAMILTON II—(I Pmlay.on 16.36 : H J. ]. Bell (Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A.). Burgh of Motherwell 6 Wuhaw Pol.ee I Gibioa 16 44 : J. Hepburn 17 07; A Harry Howard (Shettleston). Winf-eld C. D. Robertson ... . 0 Gibson 16 221-66 bib*. 49 mo. J. ...Highland CLYDESDALE H.-(G Wb.tr 16 25 : F (Derby), and Paterson (Poly.), all in G. S. BARBER. Collect.on at Shotts 9 10. J. Greenock Wellpark Harrier. ... 2 Clark 16 50: J Higgmseo 17 00: P. a bunch. It was a perfect day. cool and Larbert Yootfa A-A.C I Younger 16.361-66 Bin*. 51 mo. no wind. Detail,i Maryh.ll Harrier* 3 II. MARYHILL H.-IJ Wright 16 34 : R h. m. s. ShamUais Senior Sec School Clab 0 I McDonald 16.25 . I Gibson 17 12 : R. At 10 miles the Scottish champion, Monk land Harrier* I I Brvmart 16 511-67 miaa. 02 mo. I. C. D. Robertson (Dundee) 2.38.15. G. K. Aithic 0 I 12. EDINBURGH UNIV. A.C.- BEST SCOTTISH PERFORMANCES 440 Yards Hurdles.— E. C. K. Douglas, Atalanta. 128 ft. 0 ins. D. K. Grace. G.U.A.C . 55.5s. L. Velecky. GU.A.C.. 125 ft. 9 ins. W. H. Orphan. W.A.C.. K. Maksimcyzk. 122 ft. I in. time, Hillary. 55.6s. For the first we believe. in the C D. E.U.A.C. Im. 58.0s. G. M. Hart. R.A.F.. 56.6s. history athletics, J. Javelin. of Scottish track here is J. Smart. E.S.H.. Im. 58.0s. D. A. E.U.A.C.. 56.8s. — published a list of the season's " Best Stew-art. G. M. Fisher. Achilles. 188 ft. 1 1 ins. I Mile.— R. H. Boyd. G.U AC. 59.1s. Performances." Por its presentation wc D. W. R. Mackenzie. E.U.. 181 ft. 4 ins. K. Coutt.v A U.A.C.. 4m. 22.6s. have to thank Robert Sinclair, mainly, Weight.— I. Gordon. Edinburgh H., 174 ft. 9 Ins. Jr.. W. Lcnnic, C.H., 4m. 22.7s. and Ian Drumntond, who provided J. Drumtnond. Heriot's. 46 ft. 5 Ins. G. Bell. Heriot's. 172 ft. 5J Ins. H. G.Wil,. 4rn. 25.0s. details of throwing events, for their J. Stevenson. D. Clark. R.U.C., 44 ft Iin. I.H. Drummond. Fxlln, H„ 172 ft. 3 ins. Hendry, Elgin Ac.. 4m. 25.9s. co-operation. J. H. I. Duguid. E.U.A.C. 43 ft. 5 ins. C. F. Riach. J.T.C.A.C., 168 ft. 9 ins. J. Smnrt (E.S.H.). 4m. 26s. W McNeish. G.U.AC. 41 ft. 5 ins. It should be clearly understood that Hammer. - A. Forbes, V.P.A.A.C.. 4m. 26.4s. K. Maksimcyzk. E.F.H.. 41 ft. 2J Ins — not absolutely E. C K. Douglas. Atnlanta. 179 ft. 10 Ins. this list is final. We J. D. Stirling. V.P.A.A.C.. 4m 26.6s. J. L. Donnetlv. Hamilton H.. 40 ft. 6 ins. know there may be errors and omissions. D. Clark. R.U.C., 177 ft. 6J ins. 3 L. Velccky. GU.A.C.. 39 ft. 6J ins. The development of the sport in Scotland Miles.— A. R. Valentine. R N.. 157 ft. 3J ins. A. Forbes. V.P.A A 14m. I5s does not make us statistically-conscious C.. Discus.— W. McNeish. G.U.AC. 140 ft. II ins. Traccy. Spnngburn and accuracy becomes well-nigh imposs¬ T. H.. 14m. 45.5s. M. I. DugUid. E.U.A.C.155 ft. 3| Ins. D. W. Boyd. ECP.AC. 140 ft. 2 ins. I.Binnie. VP.A A C.. 15m. 5.6s. Drummond. 141 ft. ins. E.U.A.C, ible. This is a step in the right direction. J. Hcriot's. 10 H. I. Dugaid. 133 ft. 6 ins. Brydie. 1 15s. O.U It is now up to every athlete, association J. E.U.A.C. 5m. D. G. Milne. A.C. 137 ft. Iin. J. Drammond. Heriot's. 120 ft. 9 ins. secretary, and official to drop us a P.C. High Jump. at once with detail of performance where A. S. Patcrson. V.P.A.A C. 6 ft. 6 ins. a correction arises. N. G. Gregor. Heme Hill. 6 ft 3 ins. I«CUIIcnsuire * A To be all-embracing the list includes K. S. Cunningham. V P.A.A C.. 6 ft. 2 ins. A. G. Ramsay. G.U.A.C .6 ft. 1 in. The 10 Miles Cross-Country Relay 5. GREENOCK WELLPARK II.—fG. King efforts outwlth Scotland. 12.20: D. Ander.on 1319: I» McLaughlnn J. L. Hunter. E.U.A.C. 6 ft. 1 in. Championship was held on Saturday. 13.07. T. Steven.on M29)-50 mm.. |5 100 Yard..- S. O. Williams. G.U.A.C.. 6 ft. 0 Ins. 27th October. from Headquarters. ÿCO. W. Jnck, Victoria Park A.A.C.. 10s. W. Piper, Maryhill H., 5 ft. 10 ins. Greenock Wellpark Harriers. 15 teams 6. PAISLEY H.-(l I'eelry 12 48 : A Napier N. D. McWhirtcr. Ach.lles. 10s. R. R. Robertson. L A 5 ft. 10 ins. 12 15: W, McNeil 12 37 : A. Duncan A C.. faced the Starter and at the end of first 12.551-50 mln«. 35 mo. J. McLachlan, Maryhill H.. 10.1s. Payne. V P.A.A.C.. 5 ft. 10 ins. lap (Bellahouston) J. H. Fcnion handed 7. GREENOCK GLENPARK II. " B."-(W W. Henderson. W.A.C., IOJ2s. over a 9 lead from I. Osborne McLean 12 38 : H Coll 12 28 : H. Beaton Long Jump— sec. J. Sanderson. E.U.A.C.. 10.2s. (Glenpark). followed closely by G. King 13.05: J. Fraier I2 55I-.4I -inn 06 mo- S. O. Williams. G.U.A.C.. 24 ft. ins. " G. McDonald. Victoria Park A.C. 10.2s. 2J (Wellpark) and T. McQuade (Plebeian). 8 PLEBEIAN H. B."- the British Record time of 4 mins. 16.8 London Road of the running marvel Joe Binks, 77 years of age and still pioneering sees, which stood as a Championship Arthur F. H. Newton. Record till 1921. " ' THE Newton later stated that the Binks ' ATHLETES* ADVISER AND FRIEND. Running in it, as has been told else¬ organisation were all that could be wished where. was a big surprise as he had for. the man 'knew his stuff ' from begin¬ AK7ITH the famous annual "News of announced the 880 was his objective and ning to end " and warmly pointed out the World" Edinburgh—Glasgow on form he seemed a certainty, but on (though in this role. Newton himself as Road Relay being held on 17th November arrival at Stamford Bridge the great Alf Joe Binks well appreciates has no Scottish athletes will renew happy Shrubb joked with him and said it was superior) that " his sole motive all the acquaintance with the unique and out¬ a good Job he was not running in the way Through has been to help athletes standing athletics personality of the mile as he (Shrubb) would have given to do better and always better." century Binks. born 14th July. 1874. —Joe him such a hiding, so Joe surprised every¬ During die last war he was busy giving that is 77 years ago. and "still going one by altering his mind and ran and over sports lectures to the Services. strong." 1.500 won a terrific pillar to post race. Three- as well as schools and youth clubs, in For 48 years he has been sports-writing quarters hour later he turned out in the the Far East. Middle East. Orkneys and and organiser with the " News of the 880 boat was brought down and badly Hebrides. Northern Ireland. Belgium, haly. World " and In his weekly-column all gashed in the leg. and taken to hospital Austria, and Germany. He accepted no that time he has been building up interest for stitches. Joe still thinks he would fees and the " News of the World " paid by encouraging athletes, praising officials, have won the 880 as well that day. all his travel expenses. giving favour to progressive schemes on Versatile too ! In 1898 a pal bet him will be retiring after next year's and Joe coaching, presenting athletics with 5/- he could not win a first at all dis¬ Olympics but by that time In- hopes to colour to the non-participant. At the tances from 100 yards to 10 Miles in have completed a book giving the World'.' time, same he has been the critic with the one year. But Joe succeeded in this, best races results over 100 years. This mind, independent unafraid of contro¬ winning 100. 300. 440. 880. mile. 2 and will be a mammoth achievement and will versy. watching out for pit falls, suggest¬ 3 miles and 5 and 10 miles races. prove more than useful. ing reform, yet always on the side of ! Versatility indeed happy reunion always the athlete. At the that takes On this matter I think there In his tune he won over 400 pnxes and place in the Ca'doro after the Relay Only on 21st October last he had an should be no dictatorial attitude. 150 medals and probably has won more when the team winners are honoured and excellent contribution boldly headed Let the athletes enjoy this amateur handicaps from scratch than any other the officials given their due. we should " DONT DICTATE TO ATHLETES." sport as they wish." athlete. Two big trophies he won out¬ have one royal and rousing cheer in Referring to and the A.A.A rhc Then after commenting on the heavy right were The Sir Thomas Lipton 25 appreciation of long service from that " Olympic " and possibles wishing the racing programme to conclude the Guinea Cup for winning the 880 yards grand fellow and " young " pioneer, well, to scheme he goes on say :— English Cross-Country Union fixtures he London Business Houses Championship joe Binks. " What I do not like is the definite adds and Mile Handicap from scratch 3 years statement, issued to these athletes. running and also die Sir Horace Farquhar " If I were coaching an athlete, with that championship cross-country 75 Guineas Cup for winning the Open HAVE YOU READ these big races arranged as they racing is detrimental to Olympic j Mile, which he won 3 times In 4 are now. I would hesitate before training and impairs speed and .Ittwnpts. Famous champions had been COMMONSENSE asking him to race so hard in stamina. They are asked to quit previous winners of trophy. March. Much would depend upon this this type of running in January." ATHLETICS the build of the athlete and his He has possibly met and known more Continuing further he states:— track possibiliacs. but above all. top athletes in the world, with whom he Such a conflict of opinion will not I would respect his wishes." is always popular, than any other person. 4/6 worry that wonderful young runner, He has advised thousands in training An article of sound sense and under¬ POST FREE Walter who at problems and has had lots of gratifying Hesketh. the close standing ! of the recent Balkans tour observed : resuhs "up to Olympic acceptances. OR ' Let's have the Manchester rain and Of course, we expect Joe to be under¬ He has attended all Olympics and Euro¬ the cross-country mud. That's the standing for this small light-built follow pean Championships ; every big Inter¬ RACES 6 TRAINING stuff for ine.' was. In his day. one of our greatest national match in which Great Britain (ILLUSTRATED) nthletes. How do our coaches answer has competed, also attended practically By Frank Aaron's track record-break¬ He had his first race at I6J when in all the next major meets in Britain and ing and our two wonders, Hesketh an open 880 on Easter Monday in 1891 Europe. With the " News of the World ' ARTHUR F. H. NEWTON and Gordon Pirie. who wiped out he won and astonished himself, off 15 he has organised sports and road races track records made by the great yards in 2 mlns. 5 sees. But it took II since the first world war and started the Alf Shrubb after having a far years after running at all distances British Games id 1915. 6/6 greater dose than usual of racing Summer and Winter for him to win the It was in 1924 he looked after the first POST PREE in the mud last winter ? A.A .A. Championship Mile in 1902 In of the historic 100 mile runs on the Bath From •' THE SCOTS ATHLETE.' 20 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 21 7. PAISLEY II.—CV- Campbell 14 49 : A. SOUTH-WESTERN DISTRICT Napier EASTERN EDINBURGH ROVER 6 SCOUTS A.C.- 1172: A. Duncan 14 30: W. DISTRICT W ansa.