GLASGOW POLICE SPORTS (Under S.A.A.A.. S.C.U. and S.A.W.A. Laws)

AT (Kindly Granted by Rangers Football Club)

ON SATURDAY, 13th JUNE, 1953

BRITAIN'S PREMIER OPEN Photo by H. W. Neale. SPORTS MEETING A pleasant Mody of the famoai Scottish athlete. Dr. EWAN C. K. DOUGLAS (Atalanta). He has represented Gt. Britain in the two poM-war Olympic* at Throwing the Hammer.

ENTRIES CLOSE, SATURDAY, 30th MAY, 1953. AT 5.0 P.M.

T. D. McKIE, lion. Sports Secy., Marine Police Office, OHN EMMET FARRELL'S Glasgow, W.l. RUNNING COMMENTARY. SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS REVIEWED MELVIN WHITFIELD. BEST PERFORMANCES. ACTION PHOTOS. SPORTS PUBLICITY.

Publiihed by Walter |. Rom. 69 St. V.oeent Street. GUiflow. C.2. r

SCOTTISH AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION THE SCOTS ATHLETE TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN SCOTTISH AND WORLD ATHLETICS SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL "Nothing great wa» ovor achieved without enthuaiasm " SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS EDITED BY - WALTER J ROSS AT NEW MEADOWBANK, Editorial Orncis-69 St. Vincent Street. Glasgow. C.2 Til.-CENtral 8443 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY. 1953. Vol. 8. No. I. Annual Subscription. 7/- (US.A.. IS). 26th and 27th JUNE, 1953 FRIDAY. 7 P.M. SATURDAY. 2.30 P.M. JOHN EMMET EVENTS:—100 Yds.. 220 Yds.. 440 Yds.. 880 Yds.. One Mile. FARRELL'S Three Miles, Six Miles, Two Miles Steeplechase, 120 Yds. Hurdles, 440 Yds. Hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump. Hop, Step & Jump, Pole Vault. Discus, Javelin. Hammer (Wire Handle). Weight. Marathon. Tug-of-War (Catch Wt.). Tug-of War (100 Stones) Junior Relays 4 x 110 yds. and j Mile Medley.

ENTRIES tor these Events dose first post SATURDAY. 13th JUNE, 1953, with C. M. RAINBIRD, lion. ED. Secretory, 19 Craiglockhart Loan, Edinburgh. II. from whom further Entry Forms can be obtained.

AND AFTER a most exhilarating cross¬ Birchficld in the last lap put in great ANNUAL JUNIOR YOUTHS' country season here we are right runs, but the classic proved to be the into ihc summci season without it I'iric-Olncy duel in the 7th leg of CHAMPIONSHIPS seems even the formality of a close approximate 6 miles. Piric took off season. a couple of yards in front of OIncy AT WESTERLANDS, GLASGOW Those rugged distance runners seem and hared off to such good purpose that to thrive on those toad relays and dist¬ he smashed the course ON SATURDAY, 4th 1953, at 2.0 p.m. record but OIncy JULY, ance races which span the winter and hounded him and would not be shaken summer programmes, off with the result that they finished as Magnificent l.otulun Brighton Relay. EVENTS:—100 Yds., 220 Yds., 440 Yds., 880 Yds.. they started both being tinted at 29 nuns. JUNIOR After what can only be termed a magni¬ 5 sees, or 13 seconds inside Jim Peter's old Hurdles, One Mile. 120 Yds. 200 Yds. Hurdles. High Jump, ficent race, Thames Valley Harriers beat record of 29 mins. 18 sees. Not even a Long Jump, Hop. Step and Jump. Weight. Hammer (12 lbs.), Birchficld Harriers—the new National Piric at his best could put daylight between Javelin. Discus. Pole Vault. Cross-Country Champions by some 150 himself and his shadow. yards. The Scots" nominees did not set YOUTHS' EVENTS:—100 Yds., 880 Yds.. Long Jump. the heather on fire on this occasion, Bright running at Bolton Floodlight. Victoria Park finishing 7th (still a Local favourite Fred SENIOR RELAYS:—! Mile Medley and 4 x 110 Yds. Relay. useful Norm made a performance) against their great 3rd of a gallant attempt to beat Eaton's 1936 10 year ago, while Shcttleston Harriers without miles British Record of 50 mins. 30.8 sees. of ENTRIES for these Events dose first post SATURDAY, 20th JUNE, 1953, with the services Eddie Bannon brought up by clocking 51 mins. 39.8 sees, breaking D. McL. WRIGHT. Hon. W.D. Secretary. 17 Polwarth Gardens. Glasgow, the rear of the 20 competing teams. the tape some 50 yards in front of Walter Frank Sando in the first lap. massive Heskcth who showed improving W.2. (Telephone i Western 6557), from whom further Entry Forms can be form. obtained. Australian milcr. Don MacMillan running Norris passed the 7 miles stage in 35.21 for Poly in the 2nd and Fred Green for which is 5 seconds inside the British record, THE SCOTS ATHLETE 4 THE SCOTS ATHLETE but he then stitched and failed to sustain show by finishing 8th in Ihr. 55 m. 20 s. his advantage. just behindTom Richards in this mammoth field of 159 starters. Close Iinpire. British and Native Records runner-up to fall to Piric. Charlie Robertson in last year's Scottish Marathon championship J. Duffy As if to demonstrate that his lapse in of Had- the International Cross-Country Champion¬ Icigh finished 16th in I hr. 57 m. 56 s. ship was just an off-day Gordon Piric Record Boston Marathon. put up an amazing run in winning the Japanese runner Kcizo Yamada won the Southern 6 miles championship in 28 ntins. classic Boston Marathon in 2 hrs. 18 nuns. 47.4 seconds which will constitute a new 51 sees, with V. Karvonen of Finland British Empire, British All-Comers British second and K. Lcandcrssonof Sweden 3rd. National and English Native Record. His The winner's time is not only a Boston times at 4 and 5 miles, respectively 19 mins. record but a world best ever faster than 4 sees, and 23 mins. 56.2 sees, arc new Jim Peter's fantastic 1952 Marathon of English Native records. Jim Peters of 2 hrs. 20 mins. 42.2 sees. But there have marathon fame also put up great figures always been doubts as to the bona fides of this as full-fledged to finish 2nd in 29 mins. 1.8 sees, his course a marathon be¬ ' - ÿ best ever at this distance. He was inci¬ cause of us suspected shortness and its dentally the only runner in the field who downhill nature. Yet there can be no mm was not lapped. Charlie Smart—44 year doubt of the intrinsic brilliance of the old Bclgravc veteran ran well to finish 4th Jap's feat with his fast time and defeat of in 30 mins. 16 sees. such classic contenders. Carrying on in real Zatopek style, at "Some" Schoolboys •'Some" Records this early stage Piric has subsequently re¬ The L.A.C. School-boys championships turned 4 mins. 16 sees, for a club mile and were productive some amazing of 1953 of With a more even pace Bannister could be at Mcadowbank on June 27th should be on another date with 8 m. 56 s. he was just athletic feats of which many seniors would the first 4 minute miler of all time. Among a most engrossing affair! .4 sees, outside Chris Chataways great 2 be proud to equal. There were a crop others in the running for this honour arc Can Willie Jack retain sprints. mil record. In process Pirie had among of records and those our grand Lueg of Germany, Reiff of Belgium, Last year Willie Jack put in a special covered Ij miles in the new English record young Scots hammer thrower takes a Eriksson and Aberg of Sweden, Boyscn of preparation in view of possible Olympic time of 6 mins. 39 sees. What will he proud place. Ian Bain of Fettes retained Norway-the two McMillans, of U.S.A. Games selection and was consequently out have done by the seasons end ? his hammer title with a prodigious 171 ft. and Australia. Landy of Australia who has on his own in the sprints. Even without 6) ins. record. Great Running by R. McMinni*. impressed with sensational miles in 4 mins. this extra effort he has the claw to retain Some knowledgeable critics consider that Perhaps we have another Douglas or 2.1 sees, and 4 mins. 2. 8sccs. and last but both sprints. In the hundred classy con¬ Clark, or even Ncmcthor Strandli? Jim Peters will be seriously challenged in another not least Barthel of Luxemburg reigning tenders should be the consistent veteran were Wheeler's the big Marathon events by Stan Cox who Other records M. K. 1,500 metres champion, for whom 1 have John McLachlan of Maryhill lust year's 440 yards has set his heart on defeating his rival and in 50 sees. M. Martin's 880 the greatest respect and admiration. runner-up, ex-junior champion A. S, Dun¬ friend, but R. McMinnis by his brilliant yards in I min. 58.5 sees. R. Dunklcy's bar of Stranraer now a colleague of Jack's defeat of Olympians Iden and Cox in the Mile in 4 mins. 21.8 sees. G. Schmidt's Scottish Track Prospects. and Robin Ward of Glasgow University Finchlcy " 20." in which he took nearly 12 ft. pole-vault. E. L. Carr's shot-putt Ithink that we can look forward to an who arc both running very well indeed. of 49 ft. 9 ins ;and almost as good 2 minutes off Peter's course record must though extremely high standard of athletic en¬ In the furlong K. A. Robertson of Edin¬ not records were 20 ft. be reckoned with. Iden and Cox were S. Orman's 1 ins. deavour not only over the border but also burgh Varsity may be feared most. jump also inside these figures. Despite a slight long and P. Brimon's really high here in . Grade should retain Quarter title. discrepancy in the course it appears that jump of 6 ft. 2 ins ! On the one hand it may be argued that Versatile Olympian David Grade can McMinnis's time represents faster running Bannister Smashes Wooderson's British there is bound to be a reaction following retain his 440 yards flat title provided than last years record. Mile Record. last year's great Olympic Games incentive Jimmy Hamilton of Victoria Park equally Added to his win in the Doncastcr— After Roger Bannister's classic 4 mins. On the other hand there is the incentive of good at quarter and half foregoes the Sheffield Marathon it is apparent that if 3.6 sees, mile which displaces Sydney next year's European and Empire Games. shorter distance race. Last year's runner McMinnis can keep this form up he will Woodcrson's 4 mins. 6.4 sees, as a British Some of our Scots' athletes w ill be striv ing up D. McDonald of Garscubc can make give Peters and co. many anxious moments. record—the mythical 4 minute mile moves to catch the Scottish selectors eye for the it a tight finish and we may also sec again Scot Alex. Kidd of Garscube keen nearer to reality. Bannister finished very latter and even the British selectors for in the final W. C. O'Kanc (Garscubc) and marathon aspirant who went down chiefly fast covering the last lap in 58.7 sees, and the former. So the Scottish championships R. Mill (V.P.A.A.C.) to cain experience nut un an i-*rellrnr his half was fasl-r iK-.ÿ kir • 6 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 7 A "Hoi " Half. favourable outings with none other than The half mile should be an intriguing British champion G. W. Nankevillc. race. The holder Guy Sorbic of Hamilton M. I. Robertson (Edin. University) Harriers is proved a better runner than his though tended to be outshone by colleague last year's winning time suggests. However Coutts at present can take fast pace and he has not been out in the early meets and must be reckoned with as should the may find himself short of racing gallops. Greenock Wellpark, Stevenson brothers. U.st year's runner-up W. Spcirs Shcttlcston As also should Bill Mcsscr (E.N.H.) and Harriers and club-male J. Kirk arc not J. Fintayson if the nule is their intention. likely to be starters, but opposition is not D. Henson and Alex. Brcckcnridge the eased. J. S. Petty now in Bcll.ihouston Victoria Park pair 2nd and 3rd last year colours is in grand shape and may finally should put up a great effort to win the pull it ofT. He is a beautiful stylist but race for their club. has had unfortunate set-backs from time- Iwould not be surprised to see the latter, to time. The real doubt with Petty may the present junior cross-country champion, be a lack of robustness tocarry himthrough. upset all the fancies and steal the race, he Stepped from the Junior ranks R. has shown speed and confidence over a Stoddart also of Bcllahouston Ifarriers has J mile and he values the stamina work as undoubted class, possibly the most pro¬ displayed in his recent 2 miles race suc¬ mising half-milcr in Scotland for some cesses. years, but has he the experience to win ? The 3 and 6 Miles Records may go. H. M. Dove from B.A.O.R. (Maryhill The position regarding the longer track Harriers) is a tried campaigner and Hillary events is somewhat obscure at the moment and ex-junior champion H. A. Cumming but as Isee it Andy Forbes should retain both of Edinburgh University arc fast men his 3 miles title and clubmalc lan Binnic PSofo by H. W. Nfjl» und will make it go. However, again the his 6 miles, both in fast lime. Scotl.ad'. Irad.ag track .tklctr. DAVID GRACIK. wkca wUaiag U« jur'i Triaagalar later national 400 metre* kardlea race from fellow Olrmptaaa II. Whittle and A. S. Scott, to ao cat among the pigeons will l>c Jimmy Forbes still has the flair for the big doing he rcluracd the good time of 52.6 »cea. Pollowiag the Olympic* be ran even faatcr. hia Hamilton if he concentrates on this event. occasion and if he has to be beaten then beM to date, returning on 6th August a winning time of M.J sect, at Malmo. Sweden. If he decides on this he will carry my it will possibly take a time inside his own be reckoned with. Up-and coming (Edinburgh University) put up confidence for he is happily endowed with great record of 14 mins. 18.2 sees. Alex. McAslan Black of Dundee is something a great race in the 120 yards hurdles lust all the qualities required to make a cham¬ Binnie now training more often, further to winning by pion. He has temperament, courage and and harder than ever and already this of a dark-horse and his form up now is year the former so close a mar¬ potential than actual. he gin that the time-keepers not separate class. season shown top condition and versa¬ rather However could decided to miss the big country tests to them and they may again fight out the Schoolboy Rivalry Renewed. tility with class 3 mile track and 15 mile concentrate on the track. Whether that issue over the high " steps." We shall witness a grand mile final. road race wins would be most disappointed decision is wise or not seems problematical. Grade on his own. fair not to well beat 30 mins. for the 6 miles Given conditions we can look for But there is no doubt that whether he David Gracic who by earning Olympic improved standard and a sub 4 mins. and eradicate the 30 mins. 4.2 sees, record chooses the 3. or 6. or even the Imile— selection and by subsequently setting up 20sees, for the distance and in keeping figures he established last year in windy more his sponsors expect him to make a serious a new British record for 440 yards hurdles with the traditions of Bobby and conditions. Graham bid for the honours. in chasing home world-record breaking Tom Riddcll. Binnic of course may try for the double but this is a very difficult feat unless the Miniature Crovs-Country test. Olympic Champion Charlie Moore of The popular, rugged Abcrdonian vet. It surely at athlete is extremely robust and possessed seems strange thai more cross-country U.S.A. demonstrated that he is student Ken Coutts (Edin. University) who runners greatest of exceptional recuperative powers. do not attempt the steeplechase. the moment Scotland's athlete. won last year in the fine time of 4 mins. Perhaps lack of facilities are to blame. Although he may not be tuned up to the 21.2 sees, is a real stout-hearted runner Bannon and Black could upset Victoria J. W. Brydie of Edinburgh University— pitch of his Olympic-year fitness the Lark- and undoubtedly will be hard to beat. Park Double. the holder is a useful flat runnerand Ronnie hall boy has sufficient class to retain hi? On account of their several thrilling duels Eddie Bannon -Scotland's hero of the Kane of Victoria Park -just beaten on the championship with case. in the past he will probably fear most his International Cross-Country Champion¬ tape last year will have to indulge in some Though much improved in technique old schoolboy rivaland friend John Hendry, ship has the class to be a real live con¬ fast work to balance his un-doubted staying and strategy he is still learning in that last year's British Junior champion. Hen¬ tender and a probable winner of either power. Spectators will be more than respect so it is safe to assume that he may dry. the powerfully built Elgin lad, now in 3 or 6 miles or both but his heart does not satisfied if we have as thrilling a finish as have even greater triumphs to come. the Scots Guards has been in touch with seem to be set on the track as it is in the last year. A most memorable one. Piper's fitness in doubt. Walton A.C. and is reported to have had country. Still if he runs in either he must Hurdle Twins. Hill Piper of Glasgow Police appears to J. Hart (R.A.E. and Atulnnta) and J. P. have donned the mantle vacated hv Alan r

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Duncan Clark will be missed. entry for the Marathon and even end my With holder Duncan Clark our famous athletic ambition. A longinnings does not hammer-thrower and kcnvpcckie figure at soften regret at my inability to make one all the post-war championships, now final serious attempt to win this traditional abroad, the championship seems to be classic. presented to his great colleague of British Strange isn't it how in most spheres of teams, the Penicuik doctor E. C. K. activity achievement takes second place to Douglas. R. S. Scott of Glasgow Univ. the yet unaccomplished. is revealing form good enough to take the Thus tribute is paid to the spirit of the runner-ups plaque. quest. The Championships require The Greater Prize. better Presentation. The gl«ttcr'ng prize and the mob's Ifeel that the championships require a applause arc the fruits of victory yet often more colourful presentation to attract the a man plods wearily on to earn only his less enthusiastic spectator. own self-respect. A real live racy commentary on the Inthe Internationalat Paris Iwas forcibly running events would be helpful but in the reminded of this. Wearily Ihobbled off field events it would be invaluable. the track in company with others long All spectators can follow the running after the plaudits awarded the leaders had Pfcoto by G. S- Barber. events at some stage but this is not so in subsided. RtiBB'nfl ScornJi Pole V.ull and High (amp champ,on, BII.L PIPER (Glugow Police) came under the critical eye ol the famoua Scotiixh chicl athletic coach, H. A. L. the more restricted field events where Suddenly there were shouts and applause Chapman (Centre) when training at lordanhill (raining ground-. championships can be lost and won and more in keeping with a victors welcome. even records set up without the knowledge I looked round. Painfully and wearily Palcrson and if lit could have retained strong for his rivals in that explosive event, of most of the onlookers. the last competitor strove laboriously to high-jump and pole vault titles. Last year putting the weight. Last year he set up A commentary featuring the technique reach the finish. As the faltering stride he jumped 6 ft. 2 ins. and vaulted 12 ft.— a Scottish record of 44 ft. 9 J ins. and is of those events and the personalities in¬ reached its goal the crowd rose in accla¬ both creditable performances. A recent capable of further improvement. volved would help enormously. It would mation. accident and leg injury may mean him As should McKcn/ic in the Javelin. help also if each event was given its place For the first man home a laurel wreath ; being a non-entrant or tackling only the intangible, Similarly in that classic event the Javelin. and did not serve as a mere background to for the last man to finish an high-jump. defection would be as His it will take a good spear to out-hurl Edin¬ other events. yet strange paradox, more durable one. disappointing to followers as to himself. burgh student D. W. McKenzie whose Unpredictable Marathon ? The tribute that always has been and Only serious rival if he decided shall continue to be paid by sportsmanship to come winning throw of 183 ft. 3$ ins. last year An interesting and engrossing race should North would be the equally versatile Anglo- was scry good indeed. He is showing take place in the Marathon, with such to heroism and courage. Scot and Kent policeman Norman Gregor much more consistency this year and re¬ lively contenders as present champion a most colourful performer who may be cently set up a Scottish record (yet un¬ Charlie Robertson, J. Duffy of Hadleigh. only as good as Piper in the highjump but ratified) of 185 ft. 10 ins. However he Jack Paterson and Harry Howard—ex- A.A.A. PUBLICATIONS can rise to greater heights in the vault. is by no means a certainty. C. F. Riach champions both. Willie Gallagher. Alex. High Jumpinq (2/3) Few Stars In the Horizontal Jumps. (Jordanhill T. C.) possibly a better tech¬ McLean, Joe McGhcc and Alex. Kidd. Long Jump it Hop, Step & Jump (2/3) (2/3) Last year (here were no outstanding niciancan approach the same distances and Those names should provide the first 3 The Discus Throw The Throw (2/3) performers in the long and triple jump. a most serious challenger to both will be home. Harry Howard, brilliant but un¬ Javelin Middle Distance Running (2/3) J. R. Fleming (S. Fusiliers) and ever-improving Ian Drummond. must winning R.M. predictable have a chance Weight Putting (2/3) Stephen (Shcttlcston) winning respectively I) is for the Discus. as should Duffy of Hadlcigh last year's Hurdling (2/3) with undistinguished marks. The Olympic In that other event as beloved of the runner-up while warm conditions would Sprinting und Relay Racing (2/3) Gold Coast sluccnt W. N. l-aing of St. ancient Greeks, the discus throw, a new- favour the chances of game consistent A.A.A. Rules for Competition (1/9) Andrews University is capable of winning champion may have to take the pedestal stayer Patcrson. If there is to be a surprise How to Organise and Conduct a Sports both titles if available. In the former as holder W. H. J. Leckic docs not appear Joe McGhec of St. Modans whose current Meeting (1/9) event Peter McArthur (F.dinburgh South.) to be competing this year. Former form has been very good might provide it. The Technique of Judging Track and A. R. Smith (G.U.A.C.) arc enthus¬ S.A.A.A. champion K. Maksimcyzk seems Still on balance 1 should favour the chances Event. (1/9) iasts with the ability to triumph. likeliest. However we have "3 D's " who of holder Charlie Robertson who is very consistent and can at times be brilliant. Dnmimond should prevail. must not Ik overlooked. Donnelly, J. L., Obtainable from the Though not in the Savidge class Jock Drummond J., and Douglas, E. C. K. Desire continues but Hope fades. A.A.A. Crown Chambers, Drummond of Hcriols should again be too each being a worthy contender. A stubborn foot injury may preclude my 118 Chancery Lone, London W.C.2. THE SCOTS ATHLETE II 10 THE SCOTS ATHLETE The N.C.C.U.of Scotland Jubilee 1903-1953 S.A.A.A., and N.C.C.U. ; Lieut. Col. D. COMMEMORATION DINNER. McSwein, Past Pres. S.A.A.A. and WORLD CHAMPION & RECORD HOLDER Ihis important occasion was celebrated N.C.C.U. ; Lieut. Col. T. M. Riddcll. in the Grand Hotel, Glasgow on Friday, famous middle distance runner ; George 17th April, 1953 by a company of l(X> McKcn/ic, ex-Internationalist : George MELVIN G. WHITFIELD (U.S.A.) enthusiasts from all parts of Scotland, Dallas, Hon. Secretary, N.C.C.U.; T. under the Chairmanship of Mr, David Eraser, Past Pres. N.C.C.U. Scott. Monkland Harriers, President of the All made able, homorous and to-the- Union. At the reception many old ac¬ point speeches. Baillic Tcmplcton referred quaintances were renewed and new ones to appeals for facilities, but pointed out made, before going into dinner, where a that Stanalane and Knightswood tracks table was reserved for ex-presidents, 16 were little used, only West Thorn being of whom were present. An excellent meal fully used. Our Press guests appealed for was enjoyed, after which the evening more personalities and colour inour sport- quickly passed with speeches, interspersed it being suggested that the "National" w ith song and music by messrs. D. McLean, be run at some famous beauty spot, say J. Payne and C. Livingstone. the Trossachs ! Then they could give At the top table were The Chairman ; cross-country running a boost. However. Lieut. Col. Sir Thomas Moore, M.P.* they were evidently surprised lo see such a C'.B.E., O.B.E., Hon. President ; Baillic gathering as was present, and were duly Templcton, representing Glasgow Cor¬ impressed. poration ; A. M. Dunnct, Editor in Chief As the evening closed it was voted on all Kemsley Newspapers ; Bruce Swadcl. hands a very successful enjoyable occasion. Sports Editor. Sunday Express ; William and a definate " miss " to those in the Carmichacl, President S.A.A.A., Past Pres. game unable to be present. N.C.C.U., John D. McKinlay, Past Pres. E. TAYLOR.

GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT RECREATION CLUB OPEN SPORTS MEETING (Under S.A.A.A. Laws and S.C.U. Rules) HELENVALE PARK. PARKHEAD CROSS, GLASGOW TUESDAY, 30th JUNE, 1953 AT 6.30 P.M.

100 Yds., 220 Yds., 880 Yds., and 1 Mile, High Jump Handicaps Photo by H. W. Ntalc. (Open) ; Junior One Lap and Youths' 100 Yds. Handicaps; MP' WHITFIELD, wiBarr of Olympic MO metre* at UoJon aad HdilnU, U boohed Two Miles Team Race. to rm at CI*.**. Police Sport, o. IM |ldltlgfcrfil am for all ScottMk law. The world'* ben " qurtcr-half oiler " la top tpccd U a perfect picture of grace aad Special Invitation Events ; Senior Five-a-Side Football. power. Tkl. KrM-tfaac pabll\bed photo (how. klm Mttiag ap the graad Scottivh AllComer.' Entries close SATURDAY. 20th JUNE, 1953, with usual agencies, kail mile record of 1 «ta. 504 wo. at Ihro* oa »tb Aogaai. 1950. (Note kow ftaiUiag or with PETER REILLY, Gen. Secy., Glasgow Corporation Trans¬ fa.t aad clow to tbc verge he had to roll hi* thoalder to clear the poM at the Co.Ui.au Mac.) port Recreation Club, 46 Bath Street, Glasgow, C.2. 12 THE SCOTS ATHLETE THE SCOTS ATHLETE 13 Encourage Field Events for Youths Best : A Plea by A. Y. Lambert. Performances Early Marks Compiled by R. SINCLAIR J should like to make a special appeal One very notable West of Scotland for better treatment in our athletic dubs club introduced a novel venture last year of the younger lad who Is in the " Youth " in the form of a novices fie4d events These marks include to 14th May. 120 Yards Hurdles— or "junior" class. contest with three age groups between (•established outwith Scotland; dh C. A. R. Dennis. E.U.A.C. ... 15.9s. H and 19. Strength to their elbows— — At present in most dubs the pre-war downhill ; w.—wind assisted ; n.—not R. D. Unkles. G.U.A.C ... I6.0s. they deserve success, and they arc attitude still exists of slavish worship of announced officially ; e. estimated. attracting youngsters in their district who cross-country racing and its summer — 440 Yards Hurdles might not otherwise join a club because — counterparts the distance track runs of — of lack of prowess in actual running. It 100 Yards— D. H. Mackenzie. E.U.A.C ... 58.2s. two miles and upwards. Anything outside is strangely enough the case many R. Ward. G.U.A.C. (dh) 10.0s. H. C. Ferguson. G.A.A.C. (u.) 58.7s. these with a certain exception in the case that ... of the lads so attracted may eventually A. S. Dunbar. G.U.A.C. (dhn) 10.0s. of sprints and middle distance, are treated gravitate to track running and In a few T. Essuman. 10.2s. High Jump as Cinderdla events. My appreciation J. J.T.C.A.C. ... instances develop into substantial per¬ W. R. Harvey. E.S.H. (w.) 10.2s. — of these former events could not be higher ... M. G. R. Jenkins. Gordonstoun formers in that medium. W. V.P.A.A.C. (n) 10.3s. * but surely they to monopolise Jack. ... 5 ft. 9 ins. while tend W. Henderson. W.A.C. (w.) 10.3s. the interests of our clubs to the exclusion The great thing Is obviously to attract J. L. Hamilton. J.T.L.A.C. 5 ft. 9 ins. L. D. Marr. Ed. Acad, (w.) 10.3s. of jumping, throwing and hurdling, our all youngsters no matter what their J. Thorburn. Tr. Acad, (w.) ... 10.3s. athletic future is not very bright. particular fortes may be, and to provide J. Long Jump— and coaching for events. With the advent of the modern virile facilities all 440 Yards— A. R. Smith. G.U.A.C.. 22 ft. 1J ins. The are many not approach by our Scottish Schools A A. difficulties but arc R. Mill. V.P.A.A.C 52.0s. great and as far as Ican see the harriers' to athletics this pre-war approach to D. McDonald. G.H...... 52.1s. Hop, Step B Jump clubs of this country have no mean record — youngsters by our harrier clubs becomes ...... behind them in s*urmoun!ing difficulties. S80 Yards— G. Storey. St. A.U.A.C. 44 ft. 0 ins. suicidal in its insufficiency. No longer do H. K. Lawson. E.U.A.C. 43 ft. 4 ins. these youngsters come to our clubs with Who's going to coach the youngsters H. A. Cumming. E.U.A.C. 1m. 58.0s. an interest only in the 100 or the mile in these events 7 Your own members of C. O. G. Hillary. EU.A.C. lm. 58.1s. Pole Vault but also with an interest in one or other course I H. A. L. Chapman's classes for Noteworthy s — of the " Cinderella " events mentioned coaches at various centres and times J. S. Hamilton. V.P.A.A.C. (h. 4 yds) N. G. A. Gregor. H.H.H.- 12 ft. 8 ins. above. Unless a boy is outstanding in are the best training ground available for 1m. 58.6s. one of the latter events and notwith¬ people who wish to learn the mechanics Putt— standing even that fact on occasions he of all athletic events. The C.CP.R.. I One Mile— I. Drummond. H.A.C. ... 44 ft. 9 ins. has to sublimate his interest to the general am sure, will furnish details by post for K. 4m. Coutts. E.U.A.C. ... 23.2s. T. Logan. V.P.A.C 43 ft. ins. demand for sprints, middle and distance those really interested in becoming Finlayson, Q.U.A.C. (n) 4m. 24.0s. J. 2\ J. S. Olafssen. E.U.A.C. ... 43 ft. 0 ins. running, and. bright or dim. the flame of proficient at coaching in any event. Even M. A. Robinson. E.U. (n) 4m. 24.2s. K. Maksimczyk. E.E.H. 40 It. 4 ins. his potential prowess at other is Gymphlcx of Leicester have advertised (e.) events J. Stuart. G.U.A.C ... 4m. 26.0s. H. K. McLachlan. G.U.A.C snuffed out in its infancy. a set of training and technique charts for Noteworthy : 39 ft. all events at 2/6 per copy or 25/- for the 5J ins. Our educational establishments cater W. Messer. E.N.H. (h. 20 yds.) Drummond, ins. complete set. I. H. E.H. 39 ft. 4 for the jumps, hurdles and throws, and a 4m. 23.0s. boy who goes to University has facilities I know there are people who say Three Miles— " Discus— for improving in these events. Hence the You'll do more harm than good unless Burnett. Camb. Un. 14m. 24.4s. J. ... J. Drummond. H.A.C. 135 ft. 10 ins. Atalanta domination of these events each you're an expert coach." No Sir ! is the I. V.P.A.A.C. Mm. 34.2s. Binnie. ... K. Maksimczyk. E.E.H. 128 ft. 4 ins. year in the National championships. answer to them for. no matter how A. D. Breckenridge, (n.) V.P.A.A.C. C. F. 122 3 ins. They arc all, of course, subsidised, in limited your knowledge, encouragement Riach. J.T.C.A.C. ft. Mm. 42.0s. E. C. K. Douglas. F.E.C. 121 ft. time for training as well as in equipment. itself is meat and drink to our youngsters Ill ins. Can our harriers' clubs challenge their and you'll find yourselves questing further supremacy 7 Of course they can and and further for more knowledge and Continued from prcviout pjgc Javelin— have done, hop, understanding of an event rather D. the step and jump In than let them. try taking a discus up to W. R. McKcnzic. E.U.A.C. last year's these lads down. Just championships being a notable your training field next time and after a 185 ft. 10 ins. example. and C. This a few other examples All the impedimenta cost money—but few throws watch the group of youngsters F. Riach. J.T.C.A.C 184 ft. 31 ins. in recent years 178 show that in a small way. is an investment in the future of your assemble all eager to have a shot. In I. H. Drummond. E.H. ft. 10 ins. where — encouragement has been given to club and of Scottish athletics not gilt the spirit that brings them round you youngsters in these events, it has borne edged ! Even the presence of these items lies the security for your investments of Hammer— fruit. is an incentive to the youngsters to use money and effort and the future of our E. C K. Douglas. F.E.C. 165 ft. 0 ins. KkIovmI nam* In Wl»"d d q q-«.. r.iur ut b ji i« 14 THE SCOTS ATHLETE

CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF EDINBURGH LIGHTING AND CLEANSING DEPARTMENT WELFARE ATHLETIC CLUB CORONATION DAY Leading at almos« tHc half-way Mage in the Annual Dunbarton¬ ATHLETIC BOXING, WRESTLING shire Bulloch-Clyde bank road race arc J. DUFFY (Clyde.- dale H.) (5) G- A. DUNN AND FOOTBALL GYMKHANA (9) and D. COUPLAND (both (Under S.A.A.A.. S.C.U.. S.A.B.A.. S.A.W.A. and S.W.A.A.A. Laws) Garscube H.). DuSy wa. the eventual winner. Pto:o br G. S. Barber. NEW MEADOWBANK, EDINBURGH

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