Harriers

Already this year runs have been held over distances totalling some sixty miles, including two club and two inter-club races. In the Anderson Rally at Dannevirke over an excellent cross-country course, the Varsity team was placed fifth, with Hawke second in the individual placing. Noel Currle, running as an individual in the junior race, finished in third place. In the five-mile road race at Petonc for the Dorne Cup a ten man team filled third place, with Hawke second. Stanley ninth, and Whittle tenth in the individual placings. Currle, again running as an individual, was sixth in the juniors.

In the little-used showcase at the loot of the stairs at V.U.C., is a small wooden baton, and on one of its silver plates the following magic words appear: "University"—1947. It is of course the much-prized Shaw Baton which was won fast year by the Varsity Harrier Club. The Shaw Baton Relay comprises six laps of one mile each, mostly over road but with a little rough ground, and on July 10th, this year's relay will he held. Will we retain the Baton?

This is the question which is worrying team selectors. Of last year's team, only Hawke, Holden and Whittle are still with the club.

Bob Stanley, N.Z.U.C.C.C. title-holder, has been running with Vic. this year, but will probably not be available; N. Currie is ineligible for senior races. The remaining three places will probably he filled from the younger members of the club, among whom Clift and Keesing have been running well so far this season. However, if we are to retain the trophy, some hard and serious train-in will have to be done by all team members: if this is done, who knows, but that the Baton may remain in its (almost) solitary glory in the Hall.