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Name JOHN EMMET FARRELL'S Club (if any)... RUNNING COMMENTARY. A—Z OF 10,000 METRES. Address. . . BALANCE by Arthur Newton. ROAD AND CROSS-COUNTRY DETAILS. THIS COACHING. BEST PERFORMANCES. 1 enclose...... being 6 months/12 months' subscription. Published by Waller | Ron. 69 St. Vincent Street. Glasgow. C.2. DUNDEE KINGSWAY 9 Penh Strathtay H.-R Pickard. 1155 P ROAD Buylr. 1 5.07 ; D. Mclntoth 15.08 : I RELAY. Morton 15.26 — 60 mini. 36 »c«». SCOTS ATHLETE 10 It.M.S. Condor.—P. I. Cook 1518 . A THE Ideal weather conditions favoured the Donaldion. 16.19 ; P. W. O Bncn. 15.57 ; TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN 10th Annual Kingsway Road Relay pro¬ W. Hunter. 11.52 —62 mini. 56 »*<». II. Perth Slrathtay H. "B."—I. Smiltir 15.11 ; SCOTTISH AND WORLD ATHLETICS moted by Dundee Hawkhill Harriers and N. Campbell. 15.11 M King 16.01 ; held on Saturday 21st October 1950. P Dobbie. 15.13 -63 mini, 12 •«c«. "Nothing great wa« ovor achiovod without enthusiasm." 17 Dundee Thatle II. " B."- P. Taylor. 15-16 : It was a dull day yet the atmosphere A. Mdntoih 16.76 I. Pitrpatrick. 16.52 ; was clear and cool and absolutely wind¬ I. Montague. 16.08 -61 mini. 12 ncci. 13. Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A. II. " B."-R. Hcwion. EDITED BY - WALTER J ROSS less. The effect on times was startling 15.39 ; D Taylor. 16.09 ; F. Hernlng. as shown by first lap returns where the 16.31 ; A Tbomion, 16.36—61 mint. 55 ieci. St. Vincent Street. Glasgow. C.2 Tel.-CENtral 8443 first five men home all beat last years Editorial Offices-69 11 Dundee Hawkhill H. " B."-A. Blvth. 15.27 ; first lap leading time. W. Towntend. 16.77; | F McPherton 16.19; I Bickrretafl 16.57. 65 mini. " Henson of Victoria Park B " led 10 ifex. OCT.—NOV., 1950. Vol.5, No. 7&S. Annual Subscription. 6/6 (U.S.A., 1 $). McLean of Springburn and V.P.'s first 15 H M.S. Condon " B."—G. Pitman. 15.12 14.03, R Sturgeon 16-21 . P R. Co». I7.ll ; string Binnic in 14.06 and 14.07 I lamrx. 16.11.-65 mini. 58 ieci. respecting while Alex Black Hawkhill 16 H.M.S. Caledonia " B."—Warden 16.26 ; recently home from overseas army service Montague. 16.19 ; Daly. I6.2J; Holden. 16.56 66 -ins. 01 icci. registered the best Dundee time since EMMET Jim 17. H.M.S. Caledonia "C."—Faulkrncr. 16.76 ; JOHN Brannen's 14.14 in 1944. Fifth man was Bate., I6.71 : Brim. 16.31 ; Yandell. 17.71 —66 42 FARRELL'S Smart of Edinburgh Southern in 14.25. miiu. icci. " 18 Dundee Thu.lc H, "C."-P G. McMahoo. The second lap saw V.P. " A making 17.07; A. Courcha. 16.38; I Chalmera. good the four seconds deficit from their 16.36 ; D. High. 17.17 -67 mini. 28 ««. :B" team but failing to gain the 19 H.M.S. Caledonia "O."—VWIvo. 17.12: Just Bennett 16.59. Bran |7.01 ; Hammond. lead. Springburn had now dropped to 17.13—68 mini. 37 itca. third place. In the third lap however the Dundee Hawkhill "C"—Did not Hmth V.P. A ' team gained a decisive lead through Ellis and Andrew Forbes clinched FASTEST INDIVIDUAL TIMES. I A Forbet. Victorra Park A.A.C. ... 13.11 the matter on the final circuit by break¬ 2. T Tracey Springburn Harrieri ... 13.47 ing Ins own last years individual course 3. D F. Henion Victoria Park " B." ... 14.03 1. R McLean Spnngburn Hnrrirn ... 14.06 record of 13.4S by four seconds. Tom 5 I Binnie Victoria Park A AC. 14.07 Tracey was not far away for the 6 I D Stirhno Victoria Park A.A.C. 14.16 7. A Black Dundee Hawkhill Harrieri 14.18 individual honour being only three seconds slower than Forbes which time of course was also inside the former EASTERN DISTRICT record. rpHOUGH we are now in the nations. No one nation domin¬ CROSS-COUNTRY LEAGUE, ated to the exclusion of another The first three teams were all inside throes of another cross¬ EDINBURGH, 28th October. though Britain and Russia had the old team record. country season we can pause for most first places and though the A. MUDIE. a momenl To regard the track 1st Race 4 Miles. Scandinavian nations of Sweden. DETAILS — season now past with legitimate I Edinburgh Southern H.-W L. Brown. I pride and satisfaction. Britain In Finland and Norway kept their end I. Victoria Park A.A.C.-I. Biaak. 14.07; J. D. G. C7 Mitchell. ; W Grant. 5 ; T. their lack of Stirling. 11.16 ; J. Bill*. 11-71: A. Porbfi Logan. 6 . D. Webitei 9 H. Robmton its International meetings has sur¬ up in a general sense 13 11-56 mi... J! no. 15.- 38 Pointi. passed the forecasts of even the success particularly Sweden's, in the 7 Springhurn Harricm.— R 2. Edinburgh A.C.— 1 McLean. 11.06 : I. Univrrilty G. Wnlker. : to such an extent it is distance events was unusual. Sirxrmod. 11.50 ) Morton. 11.Jl ; T. R I Sherwin. 8; B. Paul. II ; D Hunt optimistic that Traccy.—57 mint. 11 aeci. 12 I. Bridie 17; A. C. Croat. 19- felt that we can face almost any nation Event. 71 Potnti. The Season's Greatest J Victoria Park A.A.C. " B."-D Henaon. with at least an equal chance. The per¬ despite colour, the brilliance. 11.03 ; A, Brrckrnridgr. 11.70; R. J Edinburgh Rover Scoutx A.C. C R. [oar*. 3 Yet the — Athletes at Brussels in Cnldrrwood. 11.31 ; C. Foibr. 14-28.- R. Pearion. 7 : D. Hall, 16 W. Hender- formance of our the pageantry of the athletic season just 57 miiM. 77 arcs. ton. 21 ; I Crawford. 22 ; D. Dunn. 79. the European championships was a dis¬ -98 Poinu. past I venture to suggest that one of the 1 Edinburgh Southern Smart. 1175; W. individual H.—J. Edinburgh tinct eye-opener. Their 6 most important single events of the Bro.n. 11.77 W. Grant. 11.16 ; G. 4 Batltrn II.—J. Hamilton. II; J. . 70; R victories, and places Mitchell. 11.12.—56 mint. 22 act. Rollo Stark 23: A Thorn. 25. 2 relay wins many summer was a short statement issued W. Ramage. 30 T. Sargeant. 32.- thrilled thousands of It was 5. Kirkcaldy Y.M.C.A. H.-D. Brvrrtdgc. 11.35; 141 Point.. enthusiasts. from f febinki on Sunday 9th July by Mr. G. ). 11.19; Mortimer. 11.18 : Duncan. Kirkcaldy indeed an amazing British come-back. chairman of the W. Duncan. 11.51.—58 mini. »6 »«c». 5. Y.M.C.A. H.—D. Heveridgr 10: Erick Von PranckcM G Mortimer 13 J Renton 77; R C. Their defeat of France on their own home Olympic Committee to the effect that 6. Dundee Thutle II.—| Millrr. 11.19 ; C. D. Hrwioa H; G Millar 37: D. Taylor. Robcnaon. 11.35; A. Wilkw. I5.17: H. 38. 159 Point.. territory after a keen tense maich also Finland intended to invite all nations Irxmc. 15.17 -59 mint. 58 hp. 6. H.M.S.— Caledonia.—Howarth. 18: Marshall. gave great satisfaction. without exception to the 1952 Olympic 7. Dundee Hawkhill I!.—A. Black. 11.18; A. 21: Furmidgr Uimbnck. 28 : 31 : Paulk- of view Gaines. " We want to have the whole Coooan. 15 25; J. S. McKcnrie. 15.32; nrr. 33 : Bales 35 169 Points. 'From a comparative point G. Crkbtrei. 15.06.-60 mini. 20 s«Ci, interesting feature of world here, irrespective of language. 7. Edinburgh Northern H—— G. McGowan 26 ; perhaps the most » II.M.S. Caledonia. How.irth 11.19: Barry. I. Wilkinton. 36; T. Parley. 39. G. the European Games was the levelling colour or political views." he simply I5 15; Formidgr.— 15.31: Quigley. 11.31. Parley. 40 A. : Broadfoot. 41 : N McLean. to -60 mini. 29 •«ÿ. 42 724 Points. up and down of the various competing said. These words are be commended. 4 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 5
They appropriate to the hopes of the instead we must have the parochial spirit start of the last world war. It was also with a beautiful display of even team founder, Pierre de Coubertin. whose of club first and to hang with the rest. gratifying to find Bcliahouston running running, their quartcete having practically dream was to make the Games an all- Not that the enthusiasm of club is a bad 6 teams. At present the highest quality equal times over the 4 laps Interna¬ embracing display of world brotherhood. thing in itself, so long as it is remem¬ may not be there but numbers and tionalist Tom Stevenson of Wellpark had. Again if these Games are to be regarded bered that the sport is bigger than any enthusiasm are and that is flic starting- however, the fastest individual time. as world championships in the real sense club and that fun and fitness are better off point. Irvine Win Scottish Y.M.CA. of the word no nation can be excluded. than many victories and trophies admir¬ Victoria Park's Serious Challenge Title. It is good to sec the hand of friendship able as they arc. to Shcttleston ? S. Cuthbert. J. Lawson. D. Andrews. extended so comprehensively from the Ore Is Needed While Victoria Park's first team have ar.d T. McNeish, representing Irvine organising nation, and since Japan and Even from the racing point of view earned the lime-light with their grand Y M.C.A., had an easy win in the Germany (though the position of Germany there is danger from too many fixtures. relay wins, perhaps equally significant Scottish Y.M.C.A. relay championship. is a hit obscure being divided at present) Although many moderns discount the has been the form shown by their ' B " but stocky David Nelson of Motherwell has recently been re-admiHcd to the peqk theory of fitness and compare it and " C" team colts. For their " B " Y.M.C.A. clocked fastest individual time I.A.A.P. the way seems made for their rather to a plateau where a long level team to gain respectively 4th and 3rd of 1 3 mins. 13 sees. participation. of high performance is maintained. I feel places in Whiteinch and Kingsway relays In the youths' race won by Motherwell Cross-Country Running. that the former theory is not without represents all-round strength. Particu¬ Y M.C.A. particularly noteworthy was What of its Future ? merit and that too much racing can take larly significant ir. view of the coming the time set up by A. Brown of the " Olficia'ly cross-country running starts the edge of one's fitness and enthusiasm. Edinburgh to Glasgow News of the winning team of 13 mins. 21 sees., only in October and finishes m late March. In any case training should . I feel, be World" relay where formerly Victoria 8 sees, slower than fastest senior D. two of the most delightful seasons of the balanced and progressive, and a building- Park were hard pressed to muster 8 men Nelson. With men of the calibre of year. Autumn and Spring. However we up process can be scnously interfered of class for this type of race and had to Internationalist Tom McNeish in the field have nowadays many athletic meetings with, not by racing, but by too many depend on the brilliance of 2 or 3 to it must surely be agreed that this repre¬ and International engagements well on in races. earn them a forward position. Now they sents grand running from a youth. September almost encroaching on the Scottish Cross-Country Prospects. appear even more formidable challengers The various district cross-country Shettleston Harriers. Last cross-country season. Now wc have 011 The Scottish season has at least got to holders year championship relays have been held nnd it recalled they were load October 4rh the very successful Birchfield off to an interesting start though some of will be in the in the Midland race Victoria Park have stages to go flood lit gala which attracted a crowd of thtf immediate races arc road relays with 2 bin they had shot continued merrily on t heir winning way 14,000 to their mid-week venture. rather than cross-country ones. their bolt and Shettleston's all round and again showed their great .ill round strength earned them a substantial win. Granted they had present athletes of Andrew Forbes Bnck to Form. strength to mark their superiority. The world renown, such as McDonald Newcomer of a fine-athletic Shcttleston, Bailey. The chief feature of the season's start 1. Binnie. holders. dropped to 3rd place and Arthur Wine Fanny BJankcrs-Kocn. has been the return to form of 3 mile build, is particularly classy, while D. having to give best also to Springburn but the fact remains the meeting was a record-holder Andy Forbes after his en¬ Henson. R. D. Calde.wood and A. D. who greatly assisted by Tom Tracey most enjoyable and successful Brackenndge are more than useful assets one. forced absence due to injury. His grand with an amazing run in the 3rd leg hand¬ to to strength This type of meeting might only be n running in the Whiteinch relay and his add the of their beter- ed over a,lead at the last change-over. known senior colleagues. stepping stone to a programme of indoor breaking of his own record in the Kings- finished runners-up. meetings like those prevalent in U.S.A. way relay form a grand pointer and I Veteran Flockhart May Answer Edinburgh Southern look the team of and .1 further encroachment on the cross¬ feci sure that Forbes, late in maturing, Call. the East this year. They have already country season. can around his mid-thirties reveal form Semi-retired Jim Flockhart. grand club. won the first league race and their district Despite these rival attractions I feel equal to if not superior to anything he man that he is. may offer his services if relay. Perhaps it would be too much to that there will always be a cross-country has ever shown. required, and there is little doubt that the look for a repeat of the Inst year's sen¬ season. For there is something In Held Tom Tracey the present 3 mile track wily veteran could be still capable of sational running of Edinburgh University no and fen. something natural and big and champion is going great guns showing pulling Ins weight and running a good again this season and doubt they are free which can combat the artificial form equal to Forbes himself and is team race. With a fit George Craig and feeling the loss of key-men of their great team. attractions of the enclosed arena, if not proving himself a grand leader of a others of their team more tuned up for the spectator then at least for the splendid Springburn team. Shettleston will be all out to repel all Incidentally the recently revived and runner himself. The Forbes-Tracey duels throughout comers and wc could look for a classic enthusiastic Falkirk Victoria Harriers contest. theory practice not reason to feel proud with their Inter-Club Runs must be Maintained. the season should be real needle affairs. But and do have always in this race where one man young member G. W. returning The chief danger to the cross-country Club Service. fit Jackson having a real bad day car. upset the the best individual time in the Eastern spirit, however, lies. I feel, within the It was remarkable in the Whiteinch whole apple-cart vice-versa. relay a sterling performance indeed. cross-country programme itself. With relay to find such old members as Andy and — played the various additional races now added Robertson of Plebeian. Johnny Lindsay Other Relay Race Features. Internationalist Jim Reid a major part in West Kilbride's winning the season is now saturated. Races and (Bellahouston), Dave Morrison (Shettle- Grand running has also taken place in trials must now tend to edge out the ston) and R. Hutchison of Olympic H. some of the other relay races to give the South Western race. His club-mate inter club fixtures. If that happens It will all running away for their clubs. A form pointers for the "News of the Scottish Junior champion Gilbert Adam- " son running leg certain by mean flic end of the real cross-country grand example of club spirit and love of World race. In flic recent KiJbarchnn the last made spirit, the fun. the fellowship, the change the sport for these members were race Greenock Glenpark with Alex. returning the fastest lime of the race. of scenery, the bun and cake fights, and prominent for their clubs well before the McLean back in their team impressed (Conllnurd on Pnflc II. 6 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 7 RANKING OUR ROAD RUNNERS SCOTTISH MARATHON
Since it was not possible in previous Shotts. Helensburgh 14 miles and Miln- CHAMPION'S CAREER interesting road gavie 10 miles) had fastest time in the issues to cover the many |A fortnight after the Scottish Marathon Farrcll's new record and a better distance races during the summer season we make open handicap race at his own club's Championship «n won by Harry Howard (Shettleiton Harriers), interesting than the old record. Road racing has a (14 miles). In the Milngavie the following the following short review based on sports letter appeared in ihr "Kilmarnock Standard " always been Harry's first love and this ranking list we have made out with the race he had a neck and neck struggle on 22nd July. 1950.—Editor.] is proved by the record times standing to co-operation of the popular and veteran with the coming young Miller (Dundee J. A Tribute to Harry Howard. his name. Some of rhese arc :—Glasgow Marathon Club-Captain. McNamara. Thistle). Despite these meritorious wins ago a man Jim weeks Kilmarnock to Hamilton 13 miles in 1945, Kilbarchan he tended to be shaded when competing 'J'WO Pride of place must go to Harry achieved a personal triumph which course 14 miles in 1945, Carluke to against our top three though he had a Howard (Shettleston) who won con¬ stirred the athletic fraternity of Scotland Lanark and return 12 miles. At this time victory over Harry Howard at Largs on the two Scottish marathons and in particular the Ayrshire enthusiasts. when Wright (cx-British vincingly following Shettleston man's Dunky and (Championship and City of Edinburgh) the week the by winning the most coveted honour in Empire Marathon Champion) had staged Scottish triumph and a week previous to and was a brilliant 3rd in the British. long distance racing. In romping home a " comc-back." Harry beat Dunky on his memorable British race. He had one other win—at a shorter first after having covered 26 miles 385 more than one occasion. takes distance (Milton A.C. race). A. Arbuckle (Monkland H.) yards, Harry Howard beat his rivals to Versatile Howard won his Scottish award not by individual wins but by be¬ prove that ability and tactics can upset Charlie Robertson (Dundee Thistle) jersey at Ayr racecourse in the 9-miIes ing a most tenacious place-getter. Johnny the more experienced marathon compet¬ may rank below, but his record was cross-coifntry championship in 1946. This Lindsay (Bellahouston) another veteran. itors. Considering that there were two good. Runner-up to Harry in the Scot¬ year as a member of the Shettleston on occasion showed a glimpse of his former champions in C. D. Robertson. tish he won against him in other events. club's Scottish championship winners he road running prowess of a few years Dundee, and Paterson Polytechnic miles and Drymen 14 miles. J. gained a third team medal in the English Stirling 16 back. Another old-timer Peter Taylor Harriers, this was no mean performance. the latter being a close race. He also cross-country championship when one (Dundee Thistle) gives inspiration. A After 10 years racing over roads and won at West Calder. 15 miles. For point seperated the second and third few seasons past he was struggling to re¬ cross-country both in the army and with interest value it was unfortunate they did teams. This was indeed a meritorious gain his fitness and was invariably at the the Shettleston club. Harry has gained not meet in another race, apart from the performance. tail. This season he was up in the van many honours in distances from 1 mile Edinburgh marathon, later in the season All these experiences indicate that with real dogged displays. upwards, but never has he been crowned when Harry seemed at his best. In the Howard has one all-powerful interest in our ranking with such personal success. Edinburgh Charlie retired—forgivc- Here is :— life and that is his athleric career because race. When Ifirst met this sturdily built man able after his probable season's best when 1. H. Howard. Shettleston Harriers. only by constant training and persever¬ Dundee Thistle. from my home town he had finished winning his great Perth—Dundee (22 2. C. D. Robertson. Just ance could he have won such honours Maryhill Harriers. winning an Army cross-country race of miles) record-making run. He also broke 3. J. E. Farrell. for himself and his town. To-day it is Vale of Leven. 5 miles, which had at least 500 com¬ the course record in the Carluke (12 4. W. Gallagher, expected that he will compete in the Arbuckle, Monkland Harriers. petitors. As it happened Harry was late miles) race. , 5. A. British Marathon Championship at Read¬ 6. J. Lindsay, Bellahouston Harriers. for the start of this race, but undaunted. ing and our club's good wishes go with Veteran E. Farrell (Maryhill H.) J. 7. H. Haughie, Springburn Harriers. and typical of his courage and tenacity, him. May he have many more victories had a mixed season. After a weak start 8. T. McGinlay, Garscube Harriers. he was determined to catch up with the Further¬ in the future. PEC O' WAY. at Stirling he hit a bright patch. 9. P. Taylor. Dundee Thistle. leaders and did to win comfortably. (Kilmarnock ing the Scottish record (1 hrs. run) 10. J. Paterson. Polytechnic Harriers. That was in 1940 at Berwick-on-Tweed. Harriers). standing to his own name lie was ahead 11. G. H. Taylor. Shettleston Harriers. Since then 1 have trained with him, won of Harry Howard and Alec. McLean. 12. J. Bell. Kirkcaldy Y.M. and lost races against him. argued with A.A.A. INSTRUCTIONAL He followed with a grand win in the him about his unusual training methods BOOKLETS Gourock— Ibrox 20 miles from one of the and finally watched him racing on the HARRIERS. HIGH JUMPING biggest fields for distance running in SHETTLESTON road and cross-country to gain many By G H. DYSON Scotland for years (easily the season's successes. (A A A Chief National Conch) THE LONG and best with appr. 50 starters) which in¬ At this stage is is appropriate to re¬ JUMP 33rd ANNUAL DANCE THE STEP & cluded Howard 2nd and Robertson cord some of his more memorable races HOP, JUMP In SHETTLESTON PUBLIC HALLS Bv DENIS WATTS (unplaced). Unimpressive mid-season which illustrate the all-round (AAA North) (Wcllshot Road) ability of National Coach for the he had a consolation finish. As runner- this 36-year-old athlete. This season, on THE JAVELIN THROW JANUARY, 1950 up to Howard at Edinburgh he was TUESDAY, 2nd the road. Harry has competed in five By A. R MALCOLM ahead of the classiest field of 7.45 p.m. 1 a m. ,(A.A A. National Coach lor the Midlanda) otherwise — races of 13 miles. 15 miles. 16 miles, 20 THE OF He also won the Bute Games TECHNIQUE the season. miles and 26 miles respectively. From TRACK EVENTS miles) race. Buffet :: Caberet JUDGING (10 these he has taken two first and three By WALTER C JEWF.LL. Being younger in years and experience second prizes. On the recent successful (Hon. Trramrcr A.A.A.) than the fore-mentioned campaigners. All athletes and friends welcome to be attempt by J. E. Farrell. Maryhill. to Willie Gallagher (Vale of Leven) seemed present. Tickets 10/6 from club members break the Scottish one hours' running re¬ A.A.A. OFFICES, 118 CHANCERY most promising. He took a spotlight or Convener. H. Bowman. 556 Edinburgh cord. Howard covered !1 miles 220 LANE, W.C.2. with 4 straight wins (Largs 13 miles Road. Glasgow. yards which was only 61 yards less than Price 1/6 each. Post Free. 8 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 9
When I recall my early days in When should coaching and training "THIS COACHING" athletics. I realise just how far hchind start ? In years, as early possible, in by T. Montgomery (Hon. Sen. Coach) we were, and srill are. We tried to find seasons after a short rest from the the answer for. height, distance or time previous season. That is my opinion but how long it took to show improve¬ and may seem a bit exacting but that is "THIS Coaching ? To many, far too as you possibly can and get to know ment and then it was mostly by copying the way. all the champions have come. many in my opinion, this aspect of your event thoroughly, a bigger job than some foreign athlete of repute and with¬ A study of schedules carried out by the athletics in Scotland, is still a word with most realise. The Eastern District Com¬ out really understanding the whys and world-beaters all show the need for meaning or application. mittee have also arranged a weekly little wherefores. The result of course was hard class for athletes, where they can put work and technique. So athletes Before going further, let us review rhe that performances were seldom of any make a start the the knowledge gained at the lectures into by end of October on position lo date. Since the S.A.A.A- great standard. general practice under the guidance of the Hon. conditioning work. launched their coaching scheme, some What is required, (Ask your club secretaries for and how long does So much for an introduction to- "This may say that little has been done, and Coaches. details). it take to become a coach, and having Coaching." and I'm certain that the views coaching in general has been conspicious become a coach what is expected of a I have expressed will not be accepted by its absence, but it must be kept in 1 am convinced that only by coaching coach 1 by some, but what is to prevent the ex¬ mind, that any scheme introduced on a by qualified coaches, can we hope to These, no doubt, are questions which pression of other views, or a discussion scale, must be slow to develop raise our national standard in athletics. national will arise in the minds of the prospective on mine, through the medium of this and grow, and old traditions and ideas so that we can compete on equal terms coaches. To the first, a full syllabus is paper. I intend to follow up this article the of the against the other nations of Europe and die hard. Further coaching issued by National Coaching Committee with others, detailing coaching, methods. coaches is being, through force of cir¬ the world. (apply S.A.A.A. Secy, or C.C.P.R) to technique and training and Iwill done by our one and only obvious that the boy etc. cumstances, It must be pretty the second, I would say from my ex¬ willingly discuss points with anyone who professional Coach (H. A. L. Chapman). girl is taught his or her athletics or who perience that an athlete of some years cares to raise them so that the youngsters and as he has the whole country to cover at an early age by the best known expenence will, get through the lower may benefit from the argucmcnts for and progress will therefore be slow, unless methods, based on the proved theories grades with a winter's course of lectures against the various points older under review. greater numbers of our athletes of mechanics etc. etc.. has a distinct ar.d study. As to what is expected from volunteer right away to undertake the advantage over the boy or girl who have a coach, well, well, what Iwould expect DUMBARTONSHIRE A.A.A. necessary courses. At present we have to depend solely on their own ability. and what some people would be prepared Coaches " Learn 10 Miles Cross-Country Relay in Scotland 15 Hon. Intermediate (The old adage. young, learn to do, arc poles apart. I am of the a mere drop and 4 Hon Sen. Coaches, fair " holds good as well in athletics as opinion that the coach, to do his job Championship- in the ocean, but if the effort is made. in any other sphere). Hon- Coaches properly, must attend oftener than the Jamestown, 2 1st October, 1950. the they can. like the ripples caused by appointed by the S.A.A.A. arc taught athlete. I am also of the opinion that all RESULTS drop, expand in ever widening circles these methods and principles, and having training should I Garscube Harriers.—F. RusirJI. 11.26; I. be supervised by the I. Duly ; D until the whole country is covered. To the examinations pass these on in 13.51 Coupland. 11.1 ; A passed coach in' person or at rhe least witnessed kidd. 13.52 —'6 miiu. 21 hc. those w4io attempted the Coaches exams. their coaching. In other professions etc., by some knowledgeable 2 Vale of Leveo A.A.C.-D. McPhenon. person to watch 13 W and failed. Isay. try again and as hard study and qualifications arc necessary (we 56: GaUacber. 13.11: A. Mc- for faults etc. Another question, how Dobb»:i. 11.26 i F. Larry. 11.37.-56 mini. as you tried to win your first race. would soon complain if our children were often should training be done ? At the 10 »,«. Your services are required if we are to taught at school by unqualified teachers) peak period, 3. v.lr of Lfvcn A.A.C. " B."—H. Coil. four times a week plus com¬ 11.13; R Sreel. 11.21: Pergu»on. improve our National Standards. Results not in athletics, but alas, as J. so why petition. Now I agree, that not all. who 11.39: J. McNah 15 17—59 mm.. 02 from what coaching HAS been done. athletics have no state support in this arc KC*. anxious to coach have that amount 1. G.r.cutx " had time to become size Harrier. B."—J Guon. 11.15: have not yet country, nor any funds of sufficient of time to spare, but less would still H. Hatnck. 15.02: A. Gold. 15.18: A. apparent, but Ibelieve that the need for on which to draw to make that possible. help. For all this compen¬ Warron. H.S3 - 59 mm.. 28 ho. . what are the 5. Garscube Harrier. C."— coaching Is generally gradually being wc must help by doing it " F. Jewell. 11.11 ; ourselves sations ? Financialy NONE, but every I. McDonald. 11.21 ; R Murray. I5.3I ; realised. voluntarily. inch gained, every foot covered, D Cauion. 11 50.—>9 mm.. 29 tcc». and 6 Vale ol Leveo The future our young athletes can every club every second A.A.C. " C."—W. Crowe. for 1 feel it is the duty of saved by your pupils in 11.18. T. Wilson. 15.19 : M Concell. be very bright if the coaching schemes committee to do their utmost to get a rheir events, gives you about as much 11.52: I McCrlmmon. 15.29.- 60 mia*. 28 mo. organised' by the S.A-A.A. are fully number of coaches to cover of a kick as if you had sufficient accomplished it 7 Helensburgh A.A.C J. Cowie. IS.59, J. attended and supported. In this respect. their membership. I fancy I hear a yourself. Handyiidr. 15.10; J. Arroll. 15-01. E. Hansen. 6|— 15.01.— the Eastern District Coaching Committee rumble " I was never coached,—nobody To the athletes about to hang up their mini. 11 see*. — S. Dumbarton A.A.C.-J. Walk,,. H.3| : J. are to be connended for having arranged showed me what to do." but. should wc spikes. I say put back into athletics a T.mmoc. 16.35 : T. Sinclair. 15 09: 1. Walker. a full winter's course for coaches and let the youngsters blunder along as we little of what you have had from it by 15.01.—61 mins. 16 sees. 9 ot Uvea " u Vale A.A.C. D."—M, Lacey. athletes (I'm sorry I'm not in position did. when we - can so easily give them coaching. 15.12 . B. Turner. 15.52 : I. Young. to say what goes on in the West). the benefit of our knowledge and ex¬ While on requirements, what is re¬ I6.I9. P. McConnochlr. 16.56—61 mint. 19 sec* More and more prospective coaches perience ? I think not. surely let them quired of a youngster by a coach Well. should attend and present themselves for start where wc left off. I realise of I would say. he must be keen and' must FASTEST LAP TIMES. I. W. Gallachrr (Vale of Leven A.AC.) examination at the end of the session and course that some qualities cannot be be regular at training with an earnest be ready to start coaching at the start of given but must be acquired, but how desire to learn and finally he must be a Harriers 1 3m. 2, I (Carscube Harmrs) 5l'.\' to they will be acquired if we trier, but not try. " to tell his father ... I3». 52.. the now track season and I would say much sooner how 1! £D. WISMcPherson (Vale of Leven A.A.C all young athletes attend as many lectures older athletes will only show the way. to suck eggs." I3». 56.. 10 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE U BALANCE self still among the second-raters. Mental BEST balance wants adjusting and steadying SCOTTISH PERFORMANCES, By ARTHUR F. H. NEWTON, just as much as physical, and you must set your mind to work at the problem 1950. Author of Running," Commonsense Athletics,' etc. " " and keep it on the job until you have THROWING EVENTS. gathered in your coveted laurels. of physical and mertfal especially if they happen to be alone. Compiled by JÿA'lTERS The mind, being a higher and later balance in athlcfics arc. as you almost from one side of the pavement to I. H. DRUMMOND. development, will always to be probably recognise, entirely new ground the other. Indeed, it has become so prove The following arc the Best Performances top dog even against all your inclinations. in the science, and. although a com¬ natural to the bulk of them that they're by Scottish Athletes in Scotland provided incentive to parative novice at sort thing. I'll not aware they're doing it. there's sufficient this of " SHOT. give you my you drive it. Doesn't it make you get up some of ideas and leave There can br no doubt thai their t. 1? («. U in*. ). Druinmond. II.riot A.C. in the morning " when " it's nicer to lie 2. 1* ti. 6} in*. U. McD. R.U.C. to work on them. balance is being continually up¬ Clark. physical in bed" ? And that's where the chance 3. 42 II. 9 Ian. K. Mnk.ime.yk. Edin. E.H. of or Perhaps it is only in a small way— set either for want mental direction of the mnn-in-the-strcet comes in for he 1. II Ic. I0J In.. W. McNcl.h, Gtu.gow Un. 5. 11 fl. 8 in.. II. Duguid, Edin. llniv. occasionally of course quite the reverse by lack of rhythm in their action. Could can, is if hi really determined, outclass 6. 10 fr. 3i in*. A. Herdmnn, Si. Andrew'* U. that a fellow means to make his mark you follow their mental activities at the even the born athlete. It is just a case 7. 38 fl. 51 in*. ). I). Cordon. Stirling Connt. — find In athletics ; he wouldn't Indulge if he same time it's pretty certain you'd of being able to discriminate nicely be¬ 8. 38 ft. 2J In*. G. Iliwllorn, Lanark Cowl. am referring chuotic, bodies 38 It. 2J in.. L. Velceky, GU.gow Univ. had no hope of success. 1 them even more for our tween almost Imperceptible differences of 10. 38 It. 3 in.. G. llrown, Hcriot A.C. to rhe younger man who demands com¬ were well developed and partially under method and action and then putting the It. 37 ft. II in*. ). I.. Donnelly, Hamilton H. petition as a natural outlet for his control before our ininds had reached finer principles derived into permanent 12. 37 fl. 10 u>*. W. Wood., Lanark Cowl. 37 ft. 10 In*. I physical exuberance, not to the small the primitive stage : even today they arc practice. H. Dr.»ond. Ed... H. That statement covers a wide Dougl... band of middle-aged veterans who carry far more manageable than our minds. 14. 37 fc. S m.. K. C. K At.l.nl*. field of action and it'll pay you to 15. 37 ft. 6 m.. A. C. McDonald. Vict. P. keeping to stop anyone on for the sake of themselves •You can use your strength runimate over it and ravel out for your¬ I*. 37 K. 5 IM. A II.v. GU*fow Police. doing to another, although thoroughly fit. injury but self how much it really amounts to. The broad outlines that lead to athletic you can control your own mental ex¬ DISCUS. Admitted a man has go: to be an success are already well understood. cursions to a great extent you're quite 1. 1*5 h. 71 m*. II. DH*d. Ed... Umv helpless when it comes to preventing absolute glutton for hard work before he 2. 1*2 It. 0 im*. J. Dru«ond. lienor A.C. though it Is surprising how sketchily 3. 13* ft. D someone else's anger you've got to can hope to realise an out-and-out M*. Yon**. Sk.ttlc.lon II. are into practice by the rank Just 4. 134 ft) they put — championship, but each of us knows "it It. * on. K. MakUmctyfc. Ed... E.H. and file. What is not so well realised leave it until the other man's reason gets 5. 131 ft. 5 in*. E. C. K. Dcngtai, AuluU. the hand more. can de done " and knows tco that he can 6. 130 ft. 2i in*. D. Milae. Oiford Um«. is that a combination of a whole host of upper once be the one to do it if he chooses. 7. 124 ft. 91 in*. A. A. Bendy. Ed.n. S.H. trivialities, not merely one or two major Yet whatever the cause, a whole lot 8. 121 ft. 4 in*. W. McNci.li. Gtotgow Un. traits, must be mastered before anything of squandered physical effort can be Add this idea of balance, then, to your 9. 118 ft. li In*. L. V.l.tky, Gln.gow Univ. above the ordinary in the way of and if many other problems : it will help to 10. 112 ft. 9 in*. A. Herdman, St. Andrew*. U. salvaged by careful supervision, 11 110 fl. Iin. I II Dnimmond. Kdln. II. achievement can be expected. this is applied frequently it soon develops occupy your mind while you travel over 12. 109 fl. >| in.. P. McLaughlin, Edln. S.H. and so on into a habit of mental economy. Habits your training jaunts and will therefore. 13. 107 fl. II in.. M. SklbUi, Rdin. E.H. Action, relaxation, diet have 14. It. 6 Montgomery. if it does nothing else, keep you so in¬ 107 in.. T. Edio. H. already been thrashed out times out of of this sort need a fair amount of trouble 15. 104 ft. 4 in*. ]. Duck. Edln. City Police. you'll yet over a lot of number, but It's a difficult job to find to establish—anything that's really worth¬ terested that ground almost without noticing the effort. reference to physical and mental balance while generally does. Not that you'll JAVELIN. near If you can run like that —and you'll admit in spite of the fact that they're just ever become perfect or anywhere 1. 174 ft. II in.. G. A. Ilcll, llerfoi A.C. all your walking is of that as essential as rhythm or anything else. it.: you won't. But if you can make practically 2. 173 ft. 0» in. G. N. M. Euher. C bridge U. Probably they hnve escaped attention yourself distinctly better than your rivals nature—you're well on the way to 3. 170 ft. 0 in.. C. Iti*ch, Jord.nhil! T.C. achieving well-judged physical balance. 4. 167 fl. 3 in*. I. 11. Dnunmcind, Edln. H. because, like the actual running, we in any single point you've taken a sub¬ 5. 160 ft. 41 in*. P. G. Skr., Herioi A.C. And remember, the and physical learnt their main points in early years, stantial stride in the right direction, and mental 6. 165 ft. 5 in.. I. Gordon. Edin. II. counterparts and grow together. 7. 1*4 It. *| in*. G. Aberdeen Un. and the a course it needs only renewed application with evolve Si-mo.. need for refresher 8. 160 ft. in*. J. E. Clark. GU.gow Un. other sidelines to place you ahead Ilf P. at a later date wasn't appreciated, even many 9. 159 It. 8 in*. M. Derrington. St. And. U. though an obvious fault in the built-up of the majority of them. This may seem 10 154 h. 9 in*. D Letth. Robt Gordo.'. C. 11. 153 ft. 5 in*. D. R. M.ckeniie. Ed. U. structure, as clumsy action, would to be driving somewhat into the meta¬ W. such 12. 153 ft. 0 in.. T. Rwuy, Ed.*. E.H. if a moment's Several Internationalists took par: includ¬ suggest the necessity. physical. but you'll give it 13. 152 ft. 0 in.. J. |*ckaon. Kdin. N.H. thought you'll agree there's more in It ing popular Frank Sinclair back running 14. 151 ft. 9 in.. L Donnelly. Hamilton II. If it interests you to know how far the J. meets eye. already with his home-club. Greenock Wellpark. 15. 150 ft. 8 in*. |. Gillea. Hamilton H. average Individual is from reasonable than the You admit it CAN lead to improvement, so it must stability with regard to his physical The " News of the World " relay, held HAMMER. be worthwhile. on top of these events will give a pointer balance just take notice of what goes on 175 ft. II in*. D. McD. CUrk. R.U.C. in any street, provided it is not too But that's only making a start. Some to our Nanonal championships and the 171 ft. 8J in*. E. C. K. Doragla., AtaUnta. In which you happen to find of your rivals arc sure to adventure composition of our International team. 150 ft. I ia. W. McNelUi. Glasgow Un. crowded. 135 ft. in.. D. Boyd. Kdin. Cliy moves lines and pre¬ So far, with new names cropping up it 81 Police. yourself. Not one person in fifty along similar unless you're 129 ft. 8 in*. H. Duguid. Edin. Univ. unswervingly in the direction in which pared to put more effort and work into it looks as if we've entered an interesting 122 ft. 4 in.. ) Drum"Hind. Herioi A.C. he or she is going : people " jay-walk." than they do you are likely to find your- era. 121 ft. 9 in.. 1'. Corbetl, Lanark Cowl, 12 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE VICTORIA PARK A.A.C. 25. Dundee Hawkhill Harrier..—A Black. 17.03: J. McKennr, 17.55: A. Blyth, 17.56; T. CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE ROAD RELAY RACE Crirhton. 17.15.—70 mini. 09 KM. 26. Glasgow Y.M.C.A. Harrier.—J R. Weather- By G. S. Barber. 7th October. 1950. stone. 17.38; S. Mowbray. 17.39: D. MacfarUne. 16-57 : 1. Cameton. 18.02— Victoria Park A.A.C. 16.06: -G. Binnir. 70 mln.. II sec*. Stirling. 16.27; J. Bill., 16 28; A. ("C."). a keen follower of athletics. the sport and the knowledge that he Is 15.15—64 mini. 46 77. Garieubc Harrier. —F Robcrtaon. JÿS kD. we. 17.18: 17.28; R Murray. 18.11: 2. Harriers— ; A Gold. especially marathon running, I am keeping himself fit. The creed of the Sbcltlrilon T. Eadif. 16.18 H. Gunn, 17.15. mint. 12 see.. 16.30: E. Banoon. B. J. —70 " Howard. 1612: 78 Bellahoa.ton Harrier* (" C.").—D Robert.on not particularly interested in the winners Olympic Games says Its not the win¬ Btckrtton. 16.08.—65 mini. 08 kc«. ) Allan. 17.13 A McLean. " 3. Springburn Harrier*.—R. McLean. 16.08 I. 17.47: 17.33: of these events, they arc nearly ahvays ning but the taking part even so the : ). Barr. 1743.—70 mini. 16 kci. Sfrvrmon ; man taking pari. He has trained 17.04 : J Morton. 16.32 T. 29 Victoria Park A.A.C. ("D.").—D. Shuttle- known before the race. There arc very last is Traccv. 15.42.—65 mini. 26 iter worth. 17.20 : W Duncan. 17.43. A few road races in Scotland that anyone as hard and as long as the leaders, he 4. Victoria Park A.A.C. ("B.")—D. Hctiioa. 17.58; Simpion. 16.24 ; A. D. Brtckrnrldar. D. Brodie. J. 17.35— who is interested in could not name the has run as far—but finds it harder going. 16-32 : 70 mini. 36 tec*. 16.50; C. Fori*.. 16.33— Mncfathne. 30. Maryhill Harrier, t" B."). H. Morrison. first three. My interest lies in the 66 mini. 19 see*. — is easiest thing in to 18 11: Wilkie. 17.16; S. Uwson. It the the world Gancob* Harricn— Rauell, t J. number competing and who finish the 5. F. 16.27 J. I. 17.48; T, Harrison, 17.36. 70 mini. 51 stop running in a race, but it takes guts Duffy. 16.30 : D. Coupland. 16.53 : A. sec.. — course. One of my grouses with sports Kidd. 16 38—66 mini. 38 KCl. to continue when he knows in his own 31. Shcttlcaton Harrier* (" D.").—D. Campbell, writers is that when giving results, often 6. Shettlcitnn Harricri (" B.").—A. Maxwell. 17.10: T Fletcher. 17.54: W. Utng. A heart he has not the ghost of a chance 16.33: C. Wallace. 16-42: J. McNeil. 17 41 : A. Hill. 1815- 71 mins. the winners name alone is published 16.51 : Burton. 16.49.-66 mini 55 icci. of getting a prize. In fact he doubts J. 37 Clydesdale Harriers ("— Young. which docs not give any information re¬ 7. Bcllabou.ton Harrier*.—|. Cbrlme. 16.44 : 17.46: I. Cowle. 17.35: A. Hylan, 18.05; very much when he arrives at his W. McAuIm. 16.40: D. Mmr. 17.07: garding the quality of the runners in the A. Donaghey. 17.51—71 mini. 17 icc«. i journeys' end if there will be any officials R. Clirale. 16.29.—67 mint. 33. Auchmouataln Harriers.—|. Morriioa, 17.48: race. 8. St. Modan'a A.A.C. -A. McHogh. 16 28; |. Macfarlane. 18.13: I. 18 40: to greet him—they are interested only Kancy. 16.43: 16.56; Wilson. M. J. MeGbee. D. W Lindsay. 17 02—71 m.ni. 43 sees. I admit ihc winner richly deserves all in the winner. Clellard. 17.04. 67 num. II leca. (" B.")— 34 Garicubc Harrieri F. Jewell. 17.52: the praise given it is 9. VaU ol Levcn A.A.C.— -A. Macdoagall. 16.41 ; A. Wattoo. 17.39: D. Cauion. 17.59: him but the second Macpheraon. 17.11 R, 17.08; 1 saw an example of this at the recent D. : Steel. W. Ron. 18.15. 71 mini. 45 tees. man that gives the winner glory or other¬ W. Gallachrr. 16-25-—67 nrlni. 25 mm. 35 Clydesdale Harrier*—("C.")— Hume. 18.15: Rangers' Sports. One competitor deter¬ Sprlnglmrn (" B.").— J. wise because it is HE who forces the 10. Harrier* T. Lambert. T. Tall. 18.04: D. Bowman. 17.54; to 16.34 Buiell. 17 24 : RanVine, J. mined finish the course in the obstacle 1 J. J. Duffy. 17.40.— 71 mini. 53 kci. leader along. 17.03: S M.Fadden. 16.47.-67 mini. 36. Bcllahouiton Harrieri (" D.").—W. McKin- race despite set-backs, so he scrambled 48 lees. loy . 18.14: |. McAllister. 17.45: I. Records arc made through the second through the race last and although the II. Irvine Y.M.C.A. Harrkn.-S. Cuthbert. Wilson. 18.44 H. Kennedy. 17.16. — 35; Andrews, man's attempts to get into the lead, so crowd applauded his stout effort there 16 H. Kennedy. 17.25: D. 71 mini 59 ices. — — 17.22: Lawion. 16.52.-68 mini. 14 37. Plehrian Harrier. B.'».-L. Howilt. 17.54 : his name is always of interest. wasn't an official at the finishing post to *ec*. <" C. Hraney. 17-31: W. Cook. 18.73: T. meet it didn't seem important. 12. Writ Kilbride A.S.C.-J Butcher. 17.34 : J. Monaghan. 18-17. 72 mini. 05 lees. We as a nation arc trying hard to him. Rnd. 16 37: T. Coleman 17.52: G. 38. Vale of Lcven A.A.C.— (" C.").—T. Wilton. interest the yourh in athletics of any Adaciion. 16.12. 68 mini. 15 sec*. Ferguion. 17 17; Young. When I am officiating at a marathon — C.").- 18-18: J. I. 13. Victoria Park A.A.C. <" R. C. 18.53: H. Coll. 17.40—72 mini, 08 seci. kind. In any race there is only one race I always make it a point to remain Calderwood. 16.38: R. Kane. 16-56: S. E.")— 39. Bcllahou.ton Harrier. <" G. Bell. winner but there are scores of others at the finishing post to man Ell... 17 21 : R. Gibion. 17.25.-68 mm«. 17.21 : S. Beonie, 18.27 : E. Oxburgh. meet the last tec*. best others who arc never 20 18.20: G. Hunter. 18.10.-72 mini. 18 trying their — to assure him that he has in no small 14. Plebeian Harrier.—A. Smith. 17.01 : A. considered in the scheme of things. Wc Robertwin. 17.08 : F. Caticli, 17.20 : D. 40. Clydesdale H.rrlen (" D.").—F. Mackay. measure contributed to making the race Batclay. 16.52.—68 mm. 21 wo. 19.12 : D. Clatk. 17.45 : A. Younger. always give great praise to the loser in a success—in the hard way. So in these 15. Brllalounton Harrier. (" B.").—A. Dunwoody 17.57: A. Divert. 18.05—72 mini 59 boxing contests, so why not to losers in of encouraging lads to keep fit re¬ 17.12: C. Kitk. 17.08: H Fenion. 16.57 1 •ee». days J. Kelly. 17.12.—68 mini. 29 ices. 41. Falkirk Victoria Harrier. (" B.")—D. races. One should always remember member the last man who is doing his 16. Hamilton Harrier.—I. Jarvfs. 16.48; A. Mackie. 19.16: S. Robertson. 17.58: T. that it is the last man who makes the best—one can't do more and give him Gibson, 16.49 : G. Craig. 16 41 : D. Nicol. 18.03; J. Rae. 17 48—73 mini. forgotten — Wil.on. 18.20.—68 miai. 38 »ec«. 05 KC». race. He is very conveniently a little credit. 17. Clydcidalc Harrier.—G. White. 17.07; R. 42. St. Modan'a A.A.C. (" B.">.—I. S- Petty, but if each man on finding himself last— 18.00: A. Galbtalth. 17.41: P. Donnelly. Boyd, 17.20: P. Reynold.. 17.16: P. gave up and so on throughout the event, When one remembers the long lonely Younger. 17.01-—68 mlo*. 44 sec*. 17.48: C. Girvan. 19.50.—73 mint. 19 grinding miles he has pounded along 18. Shettleiton Harrier* ("C.").—D. Morrl.on, sees the race would be a farce. If the last 17.02: B. Miller. 17.14; E Dolan. 43. Maryliill Harrier. ("C.").—R. MrKmnoo. empty roads— no cheers to bring him J. 18.51 1 Brymner. 18.21 : G. Portron*. man stopped no one would miss him, he 17.38: T. Ruth 17.28—69 mln. 06 xeci. : along, with even the officials up in front 19. Palklrk Victoria Harrier.—G. W. Jacl«on. 17.57: J. Clarkr. 18.11—73 mini. 20 sec. has nothing to run for but the love of 16.25 S. Laurie. 18.09: T Blackball. 44. Cambaslana Harrieri.—J. Drew. 18.13: A. with the leaders one must applaud his J Fleming. 18.35 : 1. Ballantyne. 17.57 : R. — 17.38: A. Crawford. 17.02 69 mini. J. 19.02 -73 mm.. 47 tec. valiant efforts when at last he makes an 14 »«*. — McKendrtck. 45. Garseube Harrier. ("D.").—G. Dunn. 19.13: i\ FAILED TO FINISH. appearance at the ground 20. Mnryliill Harrier*. R. McDonald. 17.39: j. T. Daily. 17.52: D.").— T. K Wilton. 17.28:— T McBr.de, Macdonald. 18.06: Maryhill Harrier. (" 17.03: F. Murray. 18-59—74 mini. 10 »ect. G. Taylor. ; C. R. Brymner. 17.00 69 mini 15 w. Gibson. 18.37 : 17.32 Sometimes he meets with a cold in¬ 46. Olympic Harrier*—R Houston. 18.35 : A. orrerier. 19 28 : G. Anderson. 21. Grcenock Wellpnrk Harriers.-G. K-ng. 16.47: t . "get Sellar. 17.08: R Hutchison. 19.05: J. Irvine Y.M.C.A. Harrier. B.").-— difference and shouts of off the J. Lobban. 18.26: . Walker. 17.43; T. Harris. 19.34.-74 mln.. 22 .cel. <" Sfevenion. 16.25.—69 mini. 21 tecs. E. Allan. 17.24: R. B. Spenee. 21.29: I. track, you are in the way of the half 47. Plebeian Harrier. (" C.").—T. McQu.de. 19.33 : G. Leggatt. 22. lf.M.S. Caledonia.—C Howarth. 17.15: M. 17.37: J. Girvan. 18.03: D. Ferguton. lermond. mile " or some such race. So let us give Liabrick. 18.10 : E. Berry. 17.33 : R. — 19.42 ; A. Girvin. 19.43—75 mini. 05 PASTEST TIMES. credit to a stout hearted runner whoever Quigley, 16.55 —69 mini. 53 sec. iee«. 23. Beith Harrier.. G. Lightbody. 17 31 : M. 4* Helensburgh A.A.C.—E H.ttson. 19.11 : J. I. T. Traeey, Springburn Harriers 15.42 he may be. We all know the usual Park A 15.45 Walker. 17 28—: H Walker. 17.45: K. HaadyMdr. 17.50: D. Campbell. 19.02; 2. A Forbes. V.etorta A.C. winners but let us recognise the last man Phillips. 17.19.—70 mint. 03 ie«. J. Arrol. 19.20.—75 mini 23 wc«. 3. 1. Binnie. Vittoria Park A A.C. 16.06 24. Vale of Leven A.A.C. (" B.").-F. Lacev. 49. Bellahouston Harrier* (" P.")—I. Lindsay. 4. B. Btckrrton. Shrtilenon Harrier. 16 08 and if we show that we appreciate the McLean. Spriogburn (equal) I6.0B 17.08: W. Crowe, 17.45; M. Council. 17.25: R. Whitecroi*. 19 19: W. Sotrell. R H. efforts he has made, he may not be last 1745 : J McNab. 17.27—70 sains. 05 18.16: A. Secular. 20.23—76 mlos. 23 5. G. Adaexion. West Kllbrldr A.S.C. 16.12 E. Bannon. Sfaelllesron H. (equal) 1612 man next time. 14 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 15 PITY THE POOR SECRETARY !!! A-Z OF THE 10,000 METRES
Dear Mr. G up. so No. 3 continued running, thus By L WITNESS. 1 wonder if you could help me on attempting to complete a fourth lap. a problem and if possible give an official Then No. 4 and No. 7 crorscd the line. PRANK EMILE AARON P.MIL ZATOPEK verdict. This problem deals with the But a judge, not knowing the tape was Gc**t Btrtatn. Ncrtbcre Co A.A.A. (Cmbo-SlovakU). •ad L»»J« Sf Mali Hirwnl. running of a Half-Mile. no: up. jumped out and grabbed No. 7 and pronounced him third in the race. 30. 3. 1970. Kopn«al<«. 19. 9. 22. runners had been told to run three The But then he saw that there was no tape Occupaltoo Parfeoiogut. laps of the track and the loud-speaker up. and he had puled No. 7 off the track 5ft tOtM. 5 ft. S) las. would announce when they were on their altogether, thus stopping this boy from W„flW 150 lb.. 117 lb. last lap. Now. the race started and the running. judge at the loud-speaker watched the 3 No. 4 on with start, then he was distracted for n mora- Well No. and carried of the pack still behind them and ment by someone speaking to him, thus some Introducing EMIL ZATOPEK Thousands of athletic fans asked one completed the fourth lap. This time the he lost count of the number of times the Prior to the advent of Emif Zatopek question. Will Zatopek also win the were looking runners had circled the track. But he judges had the tape up and the only distance athlete seriously to Olympic 5.000 metres title and achieve was informed that they were approaching for the winner. No. 3 won with No. 4 challenge the Finns on their favourite the double, thus emulating the 1912 9) their 3rd lap. So he informed the speaker second. But a bo/ (No. who was In preserve—the IO.OOO metres was Kuso- Olympic performances of Hanncs Kolch- the pack about 30 behind No. 7 at — at the " mike," who in turn broadcast yards cinski, of Poland, who annexed the 1932 mainen, the great Finnish runner? the completion of the third lap. ran up over the loud-speaker that the runners Olympic title in 30 mitts. 11.4 sees. The question was partially answered and was handed a ticket for being third. were now in their last lap. In 1947 Zatopek. who up to that the following day. After a great duel Now. when should the race have the boy in the lead (say No. 3) time had his energies mainly to with Ahlden of Sweden, in the second Now. finished ? At the end of the third lap confined started his sprint with another boy (No. the 3.000 metres and 5.000 metres, and heat of the 5.000 metres. Zatopek was or the fourth, regardless of the Judge's 4) close at his heels, and No. 7 close in doing so had collected the scalps of beaten by a yard to qualify for the final. verdict ? Who then was third 7 on his heels, with the rest of the pack practically all the first-class Finnish and in which he was to start a very hot about 20-30 yards behind these three. Hoping you can understand this. 1 Swedish distance runners, decided to try favourite. know it is complicated— but here's hoping! The judges had been forewarned for the longer distance. This race resolved Itself Into a dour Yours, duel one judge to pick out who was first and etc.. His target—the 1948 Olympic title. between Gaston Reiff of Belgium, give him a ticket signifying this, another Answer There should be plenty of tape SHjkhuis of Holland, and Zatopek, who At Wembley on the evening of Friday to pick out the second, and so on. left to hang all the Officials !!! failed to win a race he should never have 30th July. 1948, thousands had their first lost, beaten two yards by Reiff in 14 Now. No. 3 sprinted and crossed the N.B.- No prizes are offered for any other glimpse of this great Czech runner in the mins. 17.6 sees., a new Olympic record. line, but the Judges had not put the tape answer ! Final of the Olympic 10.000 metres. The ovation accorded to both athletes Many for the first time saw, in this will live long in the memory of all those same event, f Icino of Finland, the then present. FIXTURE LIST World Record holder, and Mimoun of Further impressions of Zatopek The Nov. France, another of the World's greatest greatest distance runner of his generation. 25—Eastern District League. 5 Miles C.C . Kirkcaldy distance runners, whose names appear Also something of an actor, given to Dec. often in this story. playing to the gallery and a little clown¬ 1 C.C. Championship Larkhall (the 6 Irter-Oounties Zatopek made his decisive effort at the ing downfall of many good actors — athletes). 5.000 metres mark, with Hcino and the —and 1—Clydebank-Helensburgh 16 Miles Road Race rest of the field tailed as though A month later. Paris. The Inter¬ 7 Maryhill Harriers 5 Miles Open Road Race Maryhill off. and. thousand Furies, went national Match, France Czecho¬ 7—Dumbartonshire 7 Miles C.C. Championships (Youths' 2$ Miles. Dumbarton pursued by a on versus 20—Eastern District League 6 Miles C.C Edinburgh to win in the new Olympic time of 29 slovakia at Colombcs. 20—Renfrewshire C.C. Championships mins 59.6 sees., beating Mimoun by some A minor reproduction of the Olympic Feb. 300 metres. 5.0G) metres Final, but in a different 3—Eastern District 7 Miles Championship The first Czecho-Slovakian to win setting, was anticipated. (Youths' 3 Miles) 3 Midland District 7 Miles Championship Olympic glory for his native country in Again Zatopek and Mimoun the rest 3—South Western District 7 Miles Championship (Youths' 3 Miles) — an athletic event. nowhere, the Czech winning by half a lap. 3 Scottish C.C. Championships (Seniors. Juniors and Youths). First impressions of Zatopek—a great 10 'English National C.C. Championships ... Richmond athlete, a great artist, and a jolly sort of In retrospect, a dismal afternoon. Too — ' 31 INTERNATIONAL C.C. CHAMPIONSHIP ... Newport, Wales fellow with a tremendous zest for fast much ram, too many French bands, too — and furious running to coin a phrase few spectators. However, Zatopek with 14—England. Ireland. Scotland, Wales match Sheffield —the " Zatopek zest "—and a style all his inspired running had once again 28—Dumbartonshire Road Championship ...... Balloch—Clydebank his own. thrilled all those present. 16 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 17
A few months later news of fresh Something else so seldom seen in British IMS F.MIL ZATOPEK, Cwch-SIovakui 29 mln*. 39.6 mcs. 1932 KUSOCINSKI. Poland 33 mins. 11.4 Men. World Records at 10.000 metres was long-distance athletes — the zest the JANVSZ — 1932 VOLMARI ISO-IIOLLO, Finland 30 mini. 12.6 »«c». flashed to the corners of the earth " Zatopek zest " for fast and furious 1936 1LMARI SALMINKN, Pinland 30 mini. 15.4 mci. Hcino 29 the touch. Zatopek. 29 mins. 28.2 sees.. running— magic 1936 ARVO ASKOLA, Finland ... 33 mini. 15.6 mci. mins. Zatopek 21.2 27.2 sees., 29 mins. A fortnight later. The International 1928 PAAVO NURMI. Finland ... 30 mint. 18.8 mm. sees. 30 nin. 19.4 kci. Cross-Country Championship in Brussels. 1928 V1LLE RITOLA. Finland ... 1936 KOHEI MURAKOSO. Japan 30 mini. 25 Met. Introducing FRANK AARON. England. 4th ; ten seconds behind Aaron. 1932 LAURI JOHANNES VIRTANHN. nland 33 irini. 35 iici On July 10th, 1936. J. A. Burns, of Mimoun of France, over eight miles—a Elswick Harriers, running in the A AA. sound tactical race—and a good feeler" Si* Miles Championship, finished second for the European Championships in Noji. of Poland, and in doing to Josczef August 1950. that so established a new English Native Three weeks later. Just prior to the It can be said without prejudice Record of 29 mins. -15 sees. June, 1950: Dublin. Four miles(6.437 European Championships, news of after this fiasco the competitors flfling metres) in 19 mins. 14.3 sees, on a grass another World Record- 2nd- 6th positions broke rhythm and A month later at Berlin he finished track five laps to the mite the fastest stride-beat, lost pace and struggled home fifth in the Olympic 10.000 metres in 30 — 10.000 metres. Emil Zatopek. 29 time the ever recorded in completely exhausted. the fastest time ever by for distance mins. 02.6 sees, (an average of 2 mins. mins. 58.2 sees., British Isles (including Ireland) (but in the United Kingdom. the 54 sees- for each 1.000 metres). Under different circumstances it is an athlete born still twenty-five seconds slower than Zatopek probable that Frank Aaron would have In the same year Burns was achieving Za'.opek over the distance) Frank Aaron Meets Emil — these prodigious feats, a youth at Round- Heyscl Stadium, Brussels. resisted all challenges and gone through hay School, Leeds, was showing athletic 14th Ju'y, White C. Stadium, London. 23rd August, 1950. to second position, but in the general ability in long distance cross-country A.A.A. Six Miies Championship. 1st, The most optimistic British hope prior melee. Mimoun of France, and Koskcla into places, races. F. E. Aaron. 29 mins. 33.6 sees. (= 30 to the race—" Frank Aaron may get into of Finland, ran the with Name—Frank Aaron. As youth and mins 40 sees, for 10.000, metres—6 miles the first six placings in the 10.000 metres." Aaron fourth In 30 mins- 31.6 sees., the yards). fastest time ever by a British athlete for junior he swept all before competing 376 Rumour had it that Zatopek was to go him. the distance (by some 25 sees.). intensively each season until 20 years of A new British (National) and English out for a new World Record. age, and terminating a brilliant Junior Native Record, only 11.2 sees, outside (Table 1 (b) and (c) shows that at This gallant athlete had carried his winning a International career by Junior the great Heino's British (All-Comers) 5,000 metres he was running dead level country's colours against the best in Cross-Country race in Paris in 1940. Amateur Record for 6 Miles. 29 mins. with his World Record performance)- Europe. Greater in defeat than ever in (Incidentally. Gaston Rciff. the London sees, established in May. 1947, and victory he had run himself right and 22.4 AJ1 wait patiently for the anticipated out. Olympic 5.000 metres champion com¬ 23 sees, better than A. Burns' record at the finish collapsed in the arena. J. race of the decade. Floodlighting is peted in this same race as a junior and of 1936. switched on twelve athletes line up for the 10,000 metres at the was unplaced). — So ended Comments during the race. " He can¬ the start. Then away—Zatopek in the European Championships a disappoint¬ the war Captain in — Came years. the " "The Belgian, Van lead from start to finish a devastating ing finish to a great race. Ambulance not last the pace — R A.M.C.—Parachute Field de Wattync. will beat him." " He is demon, pursued hopelessly by mere for years. (Two hours later Frank was his old —then India three rolling over the place." " Aaron is mortals for the first 5.000 metres, and self, in the company his father, in the Home again in 1947. A little track chasing the field in dcvil-takc-the-hindmost of finished." etc.. etc., etc. lounge of the Hotel Splendidc, H.Q. of work in the summer months, some easy in second 5,000 metres. fashion the team). cross-country during the winter. Main No classic style here. Yes ! He was the British all the place (above The real battle is for second place. purpose to regain athletic fitness all the rolling over the Can one surmise what would have — hips). "The Victory roll " the Zato¬ 1.500 metres to- go, Frank Aaron in second time handicapped by catarrh and stomach Zato¬ happened had Aaron decided to chase pek rofl." Below—a fast and powerful position (some 300 yards behind trouble. pek). hearts Can Zatopek from the beginning of the race leg action, beautiful, tireless and rhythmic. All British beat faster. Spring. 1949 :York and Birmingham.— Yorkshircman hold the pace and and not worried about the rest of the So many strides to the lap. and—despite the The road back. Northern cross-country maintain his position in front of a bunch field ? fatigue— the continual effort to get in one champion ; English cross-country champ¬ of six athletes—apart from Zatopek— or two extra each lap. Some consider that he had the speed ion. the best six in the world at the distance. and the strength to have been with meant just one thing. Aaron March, 1950s Aylesbury, Bucks.— The result Then the bell for Zatopek who is Zatopek at 3.000 metres, and could twelve metres The English Cross-Country Champion¬ ranked in the first 10.000 chasing this little bunch of runners like a therefore have held the pace for the runners in Europe and INTHE WORLD ship. Favourite for the title. Frank devil possessed ; Zatopek watched by complete race. It is most doubtful. Both (U S.A. hasn't one in the first 20). Aaron of Leeds, now the established thousands, yet unseen by these six athletes have so much In common, in¬ crass-country idol of the North of Eng¬ In Olympic history (one of the surest athletes (who were not to be lapped). cluding what is most important—the land. slams a field of 500 and wins by guides to measure the stresses and strains Suddenly, confusion on the part of the same tempo or stride-beat, and the ability 150 yards. of first-class athletic performance) only .lap recorders. All six athletes are given to maintain it throughout- a long and First impressions of Aaron. Tre¬ nine athletes have beaten 30 mins. 40 sees. to understand they are commencing the gruelling race, but Zatopek has the much mendous courage. In his running— for the distance and among these arc the last lap and speed up. but there are still greater experience In first-class interna¬ delightful abandon above the hips, perfect Finnish immortals. Here they are two laps to cover by oil—excepting tional competition—a tremendous asset— rhythm below. recorded :— Zatopek. experience. 18 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 19
the two the pace- In (a) there is considerable Analysing the European Championship When he has as many 1.500 metres and idual records established for first World Records for 5.0CO metres by two disparity In the even time running In the 10.000 metres one finds there is a time 5.000 metres races to his credit as Zato¬ great Fnnish runners third and eighth 1.000 metres stages. difference of 8 sees per 1,000 metres pek he will undoubtedly have acquired — between the two athletes. Zatopek 2 inins. the speed to show a minute faster over 14m. 36.6s. H. Kolemaincn (Finland) In (b) (the World Record perform¬ 55 sees.. Aaron 3 mins. 3 sees, (every 10.000 metres (29 mins. 30 sees.) and at Stockholm. 10/7/1912. ance) the greatest time variation is in the one of Zatopek's 1.000 metres staged this will bring him within striking distance 14m. 28.2s. P. Nurmi (Finland) at initial and final 1.000 metres stages. In being inside 2 mins. 58 sees.). Seconds of the Czech phenomenon. -Helsinki. 19/6/1924. *(c) (fhc Heysel performance) the second per lap can be saved by " wind-screen¬ A scrutiny of the records of the nine 29m. 04.8s. 1,000 metres stage spoils the even-timing ing." close negotiation of bends, a clear best Olympic athletes (on page 20) at of the 10 stages. In this race it is run through, lap after lap. behind a first- the distance shows every one to have possible that at the 2.000 metres mark <2) 29m. 02.6s. for 10.000 metres — class pacemaker, but 8 sees, per 1.000 been of world class at 5.000 metres and Zntopck intended to quicken his pace for 2m. 54s. per 1.000 metres; 17 42s. per metres is. in first-class competition, a in many cases at shorter distances. a new World Record, but being without metres. to cut down to any 1C0 " lapped " or otherwise, at margin impossible Aaron's performances at intermediate pacemakers appreciable extent. It is not known particular stage, decided to reserve distances will have to be of world class (3) from available that energies for the metres title, due standard if he is seriously to challenge reports whether the Finnish authorities his 5.000 * * * at Turku made arrangements for the time to take place the following day (and Zatopek reached the zenith of his Zatopek (and the rest of the world) in Has to be taken at the Six Miles mark thus attain the " double " which he so career ? 1952. These inteimedmte performances will be the yardstick with which we shall (= 9,656 metres), but it is considered narrowly lost in the 1948 Olympics). he beat 29 for the that as the present World's at Will mins. 10.000 measure his chances at Helsinki. Record An analysis of the three performances metres ? this distance is held by their compatriot. good health, good fortune and reveals one point Zatopek's Intention Given Heino. it should have been normal pro¬ — Will Aaron improve and beat 30 mins. careful preparation, Frank Aaron is and ability to equal or better his previous cedure. Zatopek's 29 mins. 02.6 sees. metres) for the distance? capable of going very close in the 1952 best for the half-distance (5,000 for 10.000 metres (6 miles 376 yards) Olympic 10,000 metres. on each successive occasion. Zatopek should have plenty of good resolves into 26 mins. 15 sees, for 9.000 racing left in him. as he did not start We shall watch his progress towards metres : 27 mins. 38 sees, for 9.500 (b) Shows that the 6th and 7th 1,000 serious running until he was 19 years of Helsinki with great pride and interest. metres. On this basis Zatopek would metres stages were the deciding phases age- * * * have passed the Six Miles mark in 28 of the performance. Can wc surmise. mins. at 20 sees, faster than therefore, that when attempting a record Aaron is practically a novice at cinder NOTES on (b). (1) It is interesting or least present (28 mins. Zatopek makes his maximum effort (that track racing (he has had less than a to observe from (b) that the time in the Heino's world record 30.8 sees.). is his best ever) to the half distance. dozen "hard" track distance races). aggregate is faster than the two indiv- then depends on training and fitness to Let us try to read the story behind take him along to the lapped competitors Table 1. The greatest time variations TABLE No. 1. whom he uses in turn as pacemakers or for eight of the ten 1.000 metres stages second-half distance "targets"? This An analysis of Zatopek's three best performances at 10,000 metres. arc as follows : — may be part of rhc technique. (a) (b) (c) Different minds will read in a variety (a) Fastest 2m. 55s. 2m. 53s. 2m. 56s.
output of energy. Such tactics call for this season to lend some substance to the superb courage, tremendous nervous surmise. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS energy, fine judgment and strong recup¬ Possibly, in future, distance runners in We rather enjoyed the following light only Englishman erative to have done so) means power. to will to adopt piece of reading order attain success have by Harold Abrahams in an average lap of 70 sees. : and no golfer is of as un natural to The This one observation on the Zato- a method progression Sunday Times" of 4th June, 1950. yet has averaged " 70 " in the British pck-Aaron running technique as applied the normal man or to the normal runner and gladly reproduce it with acknow¬ Open. to the metres, and to a lesser as the walking of Churchcr, Hardy and ledgements for pleasure of all our 10.000 When I watch degree by other athletes in events 400 Allen. As a last point, it would be readers : boxers being counted — out, I think of an even-time sprint metres 5,000 metres. interesting to know the ratio of stride- Recently Ihad to have an anaesthetic. — though 10 seconds at the ringside seems— beats over 10.000 metres. Zatopek running Perhaps It was the similarity between the It may be acknowledged that the same much longer than 10 seconds at walking. drug pcntothal and the ancient five-event the White technique obtained to some extent in the —Churchcr City. And how many people pentathlon which prompted me to ask the would following instances : other of course, do come believe that not a single — Many factors, dentist to time my period of unconscious¬ rally in the (a) subject Men's Singles final at Eric Liddell 410 yards and 400 into play when considering this — ness on my stop-watch. Immediately I Wimbledon last — year lasted long metres. these could form the basis for ari enlarge¬ came round I asked. "Time, please?" as as McDonald Bailey's ' recent British 220 yards (b) Harry Payne—Marathon. ment on the theme Why are Zatopek and when told "4 mins. 10 sees.," record of 21.2 mur¬ sees. ? (c) F. R. Hunter—440 Hurdles. and Aaron—so similar in style and mured drowsily. "Quite a good mile " — certainly with Sydney Wooderson. Once technique—such fine distance runners ? beaten by only two Englishmen ever in Nevertheless my athletic associations in top gear he did not come down again .his country." met with failure some seven years ago. not in first class competition. It is perhaps inevitable that a life-long when my wife and 1 were discussing — names for our small Matvin Whitfield's 880 yards this Partly due to our desire to accommo¬ interest in a particular subject should son. We had agreed result in on Alan, and Iwas in season against Arthur Wint. Top gear date the full and excellent contribution almost everything being orientat¬ favour of Arthur ed to it. When I or Andrew to right away, and no relaxation before the " The A—Z of the 10.000 metres " we read that the finalists accompany it. Before I in the Amateur could say Robinson" (which by tape. have made this a double number. The Golf Championship took "Jack 1 hr. 52 mins. to play nine the way. takes me 61 of second) Study makes a valuable and stimulating the first holes. /100th* a The days of the long slow-striding I,thought at once of the time 1 was told decisively that I follow-on of the well received "Zatopek" G. Crossland could natural runner may be numbered so far took some 56 years ao to run 20 miles— associate as much as I liked with the essay by Farrell last month. The A_s as international long distance running is J. E. 1 hr. 51 mins. 54 sees., which still remains Three " outside the home, but that writer, Concerned. There were plenty of a prominent official has preferred an English native record. this particular proposal was a non-starter. to write or examples at home in first-class competition anonymously. The score of golfers in a stroke com¬ initally barred." petition reminds me of the Finns running [Since thb wa* fir.i p.blished. ihe Sooth African goiter Bobby three miles, for a three-mile run in exactly Loehe won ihe "Open" with 2. hi* *erie* of round.. totalling 269—an average o( TABLE No. 14 minutes (Sydney Wooderson is the 1 under 70."—Editor.) Progression Tabic—World Records at 10.000 metres, 1911—1950. EASTERN DISTRICT 10 MILES 9. Edinburgh Eaitern H—I. Ro!k>. 1 3.20 : W. Rentage. 1116; | Hamihon. 13.39; R. Fastest RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP, Stark. 13.52—55 mini. 37 itn. Country T Datr Slowrit Venue. Name . nr Kilom. Kilom. Hawick, 10. Edinburgh Var.ity " B."—1, Brydie. 13.41: W Henderson, 11.01 I S. Bambet. 11.05 J 4th November, |. McRoberls. 13.58 -55 min.. 15 see*. m n. i. m. *. 1950. II. Falkirk Victoria II—G. 13.05: D. DETAILS t— Jackson. PARIS JEAN BOUIN FRANCE 30 58.8 16/11/11 Nlcoll. H.JI ; G. Laurie. 11.11 ; T. STOCKHOLM PAAVO NURMI FINLAND 30 10.2 22/6/21 I. Edinburgh Southern H.—I, Smati. 13.15: G Blackball. IJ.59.—$5 mm*. 16 see*. Mitchell. 13 31: W. Grant W 12 Kirkcaldy Hew, HELSINKI RITOLA FINLAND 30 35.1 25/5/24 13.17: Y.M.C.A. H.-R on. 11.38; VIUB Brown 1 3. 26.—'1 mini. 55 tec*. W Duncan. 13.55 : G. Duvcan. 13.11: PARIS VILLE R ITOLA FINLAND 30 23.2 6/7/24 2. Edinburgh Var»ity.-G. Walker. 13.11; R. G. Mortimer 13 39.- 55 mia», 56 *ec». (Olympic Paul. 11.03; D. Hunt. IJ.3I ; R. Shrrwin. 13. If.M.S. Caledonia. --C. Howarth. 13.15: M. Performance) 13.18.-51 mini. 03 .ecu. Martha11. 11.17: M. l.imbHck. 11.18; KUOPIO, PAAVO NURMI FINLAND 30 06.2 31/8/24 3. Edinburgh Southern H. " B."—T. Logon R. Quiglry. 11.19.-57 rain*. 09 »ec». Finland 13.30 ; J. Logan, 13.15; If Robertson. 11. Teviotdale Harrier* -A. Campbell. U.5I : I KOUVOLA. ILMARI FINLAND 30 05.6 18/7/37 (7) 3 05 (2) 2 55 13.33. D. Webster. 1315-51 num. Hogg. 11.04: G. Brunton. I4-I0: K. Finland SALMINEN 33 »ec». Borthwick. 16.59.—59 mini. 01 lees. TAMPERE. TAISTO MAKI FINLAND 30 02 29/9/38 (9) 3 01 (10) 2 57 1. Dundee Thintle IT.—C Roberfion. I3.I2 : 15 Gala Harrier* G. Wlntrop. 13.36: I Dal- Finland Miller 13.36: H. Irvine. 1109: A ilIrish. 15.41—: W. Scolt. 14.50; S. Boyle. yIlkfr. 11.11—55 HELSINKI TA1STO MAKI FINLAND 29 52.6 17/9/39 (7) 3 04 (8) 2 54 .mm.. II KCI. 11.55—59 mini. 05 »eo. 5. .Edinburgh Rover 6 Scont.—C. 13.10 , 16. Edinburgh Easirrn B."— HELSINKI VILIO AKSKLI FINLAND 29 35.1 25/8/44 (3) 3 01 0) 2 53.2 loot.. H. " A. Horn R. Pearson. 13.39; D Hall 1130; W. 11.04 ; R. Irving. 15 23 : T. Sergeant. HEINO 1.0). Henderson 1 —55 mm». 19 *ec». 1145: G Dyer. 1S.3I - 59 mm*. 13 *ec*. 3 00 (10) 2 52.2 OSTRAVA. EMIL ZATOPEK CZECHO¬ 29 28.2 11/6/49 6. Edinburgh Harrier*—R Stewart 13.27 : T. 17. If.M.S. Caledonia C." -L Faulkner. CierhO'Stovakia SLOVAKIA " 14.30 . Sienion. 13.51 : G. HermUton. h.ih : R. P. Brien. 15.03 ; A Teller. 15 20 : V KOUVOLA, AKSBLI FINLAND 29 27.2 1/9/19 (5) 3 00 (10) 2 50.8 Blame. 1355 55 mini. 20 arc*. Daly. -60 VILJO r — 15.06 mins. 05 *ec. Finland HEINO 7. Perth Stmlhtay Harrier* R Ptehatd, 13.31 : 18 H.M.S. Caledonia " B."—E. Montague. 15 27: OSTRAVA. EMIL ZATOPEK CZECHO¬ 29 21.2 22/10/19 (8) 2 59 (10) 2 50.7 P. Boylr. 13.36; |. Smtllle. 11.17; I. R. Bales. 1116: R. Warden. I5.4S: A Cxecbo-Slovahia SLOVAKIA Newton. 11.03.- 55 mln*. 30 *ec». Furmldgr. 14.32 —60 rains. 33 *«c*. TURKU, EMIL ZATOPEK CZECHO¬ 29 02.6 4/8/50 (I) 2 58 (10) 2 17.6 8 Edinburgh Southern II. "C."—T Hrnd.r.on. 19. H.M.S. Caledonia " D." -D. Holden. 15.06 : SLOVAKIA 13.53 : E. Boyle. 11.16: W. Robertson, T. Bran 15.37; G. Valvo. 16.07: D. Finland 13,12. G. Re d 13.11.-55 mm*. 35 »ce>. Bennett 15.06 - 6| rams. 56 *ec». 22 THE SCOTS ATHLETE Details of the South Western C.C. relay have been held over to the MIDLAND DISTRICT 25. Garscubr Harrier* "C."—R. Smith. 12.46 ; December issue, which will also contain D.G. Cauaon. 13.01 . G. A. Dunn, 12.47 . full details of the " News of the World JUST OUT! CROSS-COUNTRY RELAY A. W Waiton, 12 45—Si mm*. 22 *ee*. 26. Clydesdale Harrier* " B."—I. Young. 12.34 ; Edinburgh Glasgow road relay. CHAMPIONSHIP. D. Cloth. 13.08: A. Hylan, 12.53: J. — « # MARSHALL PARK. STEPPS, DuSy. 12.54 —81 mln*. 29 »ec*. * A NEW BOOK "C.". |. 27. Bellabouston Hamer* McLean. Following a session 4th October, 1950. 12.29: G. Hunter. 13.34: | W Allan. successful last 12.38: D. Robert.on 13.04-51 min*. year the Western District Hon. D. I Victoria Park A.A.C— A Brtckrnridgr. 11.52: . Sec. RACES & TRAINING I D. Stirling. 11.47; D. P. Hrnioa. 45 kci. McL. Wright has announced that a mint. Harrier* "C."—A Donagby 11.38: A. Forbr» 11.33.—46 28. Clydtadole coaching under (ILLUSTRATED) 50 mi 12.41 : D. Bowman. 13.17 ; A. Younger similar course, H. A. L. 2 Springboro Harrier*. -R. .McLran 11.53: 1. 13.00 : A D.ver. 12.56.—51 min*. Chapman, will resume In January in 11.5# T. Traccy. |. 54 »ec*. Strvrnron. : 11.15 S Glasgow. We hope to make a detailed By Morton. 12.10. 47 min«. 16 *cc». 29. GU*gow University A.C. I. Barbour. 12.58 . t. Skrtlrtton Harrier*.—B. Birkcrton. 11.46; H. C. Garvin. 13.21 :—P. Endleott. 13.14 . announcement in the December issue. C. Wallace. 11.59; J. Eadie. 11.4# ; E. D R Patreson 12 25 -51 mln*. 58 *ec*. ARTHUR F. H. Bannon. 11.48.—47 mm*. 34 *cw. 30 Maryhill Harrier* " B."—H B. Morrison. NEWTON 4. Victoria Park A.A.C. "B. '—R. C. Caldcr- 12.51 : A Bald 1303 S La.»». 13.07: We have received letters wocd, 12.07 ; C. D. Forbt. |2.09 . I J. Wilkie. 13.18.—52 mln*. 19 »ec». on various Ellis 11.57; I Bugle. 12.06.-4S min*. 31. Cambuilnng Harrier*—And Firming. 12 23 aspects which we have been compelled CLOTH BOUND 19 KC«. 12.46: A. Fleming. 13.44: 1 to hold over another month. Other letters 5. Vale of Leven A.A.C.—D. McPherton. 12.22 ; LBrew.lantyne. 13.32 52 min*. 25 MO. W Gallagher 11.48; R. Steel. 12.29: 32 Glasgow Police A.A.—— A. McGregor. 12 24 . are invited—this is your paper—make it A McDouaall. 18.08. 4# »!n». 47 *«ca. K. Sigri.t 17 20; S. Martin 13.49: H. a lively open forum of thoughts and 6/6 6. Gartenbe Harrier*. F. Rotscll. 12.26 ; J. J. Stephen*. 13.57 -52 mm*. 30 •<«. Dully. 11.59; —D CoupUad. 12 22: A. 33 Olympic Harrier*—R Houston. 12.48 ; A suggestions, however cross-current, for post free from K.dd 12.02 48 enia*. 49 »:c. Sellar 12.38: R Hutchison. 14.11. I rhe furthering of 12.15; our sport. 7. Bellahouaton Harrier*.—H. Ftnion. Harris 13.26—53 mm*. 03 *ec». R Climir. 1147: J. Chn.fie, 12.10; J. 34. Plebeian Harrier. " B."—W Cook. 12.53 . » Kelly. 12.50.—49 rain*. 02 »ec*. | Oirvln. 13.23: T. M.vnaghan. 13.24: * * THE PUBLISHER, 8 Clydesdale Harrieni.-C. White. 11.51 : R. Gwvm. 13 30.-53 mint. 10 *«c«. Don't you think it would be a bright Bovd. 12.24: F Reynold*. 12.20; P. A. 35 Vale of Leven "C."-M Connell. 12.55 : idea and all for the good of the sport if 9 COTTINGHAM CHASE, Younger. 12.32.—49 nuns. 07 **ca. M Lacey ; B. ' B."—| C Row. 12.27 T. Wilton. 13-59 . 9. Shettlc.ton Harrier. : .—53 25 tecs.- you obtained another copy of this mag¬ RUISLIP MANOR, G Craig. 12.08; |. Burton. 12.20. Turner. - mio*. B azine for a friend ? we do I A. Maxwell. 12 14 49 mm*. 09 *ec*. FASTEST TIMES. MIDDLESEX 10. BcllahouMon Harrier* —"B."—A. Dunwoody. 12 25: C. Kirk. 12 01 ; H. Kennedy. I. T Traccy. Sprlngburn Harrirr. ... 11.15 We're agreed, ours is a grand, vital or ... 11.33 from "THE SCOTS ATHLETE." 12.23: G. Bell, 12.22.—49 min*. 11 *eea. 2 A Fotbe*. Victoria Path A A.C. and bcst-of-all sport. Don't hide the Hamilton Harrier. A C. G**>a. 12.03: D Hrnton. Vutor.a Park A A.C. 11.38 II. 3. ... fact, advertise it ! 12.08 ; G. Craig. 12.41 ; H. 4. B. Bickerton. Shcnletton Harrieti .. 11.46 Ilarvu.itnon. 17.25 49 min*. 17 »ec». 5. b 6. R Climie. Bellahouitoa Harrirt* 12 Sprinuharn Harrier* "C,"—D Wallace, | Stirling Victoria Park A A.C 11.47 12.19: J. Rankin. 1214; N. McGownn, 12.32: S. McFadden. 12.18—49 mina. 23 *ec*. 13 Maryhill Harrier*. R. Brymner. 12.09; R. DUMBARTONSHIRE A.A.A. McDonald. 12.13 . T. Harrlron. 12-34 : T. K WHmmi. 12.28. ÿ9 min*. 24 tec*. " To All Distance Runners." 14 Shettlc.ioo Harrier. "C."-l. McNeil 12X2: I> Mormon. 12.41 I. R Miller. 12.26: The Association arc holding she 2nd |. Ttrnbull. 12.24 - 49 mia*. 33 *ec*. Annual Road Race from Clydebank to 14 Monklaud Harrier* R. Mulr. 12.19: F. Bradley. 11.57; C. Ballantyce. 12.38; I. Helensburgh on Monday, 1st January. HAVE YOU SEEN THE AUTUMN NUMBER 12.42—49 mm*. 36 kci. McKrnxie 1951. 16 St. Modaa'* A.A.C.—— A. McHugh. 12.21 : A Gulbiaitli 17.36: M. Kaney. 12 38: The race starts at I p m. from Barns D. Clelland. 12.13—49 min*. 48 see*. 17. Victoria Park " C \-D Shut'Irworth 12.33. Street. Clydebank and finishes at the | Wall. 12.41 : D. McFatlane. 12.22 R open-air swimming pool, Helensburgh, a Kane 12.22—49 mia*. 58 *ec*. 18 Vole ot Leven "B F. Ucey 12.30: 1. distance of 16 miles. Ferguson. 12.26 Coll, 13.37; W. : H. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 to Crowe. 13.14.—50 tain*. 47 sec*. Harrier* B." |. Wallace. finish the first 3 in the handicap. "AihhU 19 Sprlngburn " and. 12 43 I Bistell. 12-59 ;—A. Steveoaon also, to team in the Inter club 13.33; P McFadden, 12.33. '*0 min*. the 1st — team contest. THE NEW OFFICIAL A. A.A. MAGAZINE 20 Plebeian Harrier*.—O Barclay. 12.29: A Smith, 12.07 • F Cawcll*. 12.53 : C. Special Challenge Trophies have been Henry. 13.19.—50 min*. 48 *ec*. very kindly donated by two Helensburgh 21 Gartcubc Harrier. "B."—J. Gunn. 12,18 : I McDonald 17 33 ; F. G. lewell. 13.09: gentlemen Mr. P. McLaren and Mr. J. F. Robertson. 12.54 50 min*. 54 tea. McLeod Williamson and. these will go to If not, please post TO : The Athlete, i Trebeck St. 27. Victoria Park " D."—A. Bell. 12.35; W. Team winners. ruui #so iii London, W.i. N Ritchie. 12.58: R. Gibson. 12.44: |. the Individual and this Simpson. 12 52.—5l mln*. 09 *ec*. Entry forms can be had from— coupon today > »»Ol»rCTVl A 2 23 Shcttlc.ton Hamer* " D."—W. I-.ing. 12.40; T. Ruth. 12.36: E Dolren. 12.48: G. W. STEVENSON. Name_ Martin 1 3-1 J —51 mln*. 17 *