Cross Country

The Harrier Club, held its first race on Saturday, May 28. The Sherwood Cup run over the usual 3 mile course as an open instead of a sealed handicap this year, was won by Ian McKellar, the fastest times being Bob Hunt (1) Bill Wright (2) and Peter Whittle (3).

The Club has just printed a training syllabus drawn up by Bob Hunt ex O.U. captain who is now running for V.U.C. The preliminary period of jogging, reaching 6 miles for up to 4 nights of the week, has just been covered. The regular practices from Weir House on Tuesdays and Thursdays have been well attended, and the results obtained later in the season will in no small measure be due to the training enthusiasm of Bob Hunt.

The Club is unfortunate is losing Clem Hawke to wider fields of fame, firstly to Australia and then to England."- We wish him good luck and we also send a health germ with Peter Whittle who goes to Sweden shortly.

Five Saturday races have already been held, of which one was a Paekakariki with Massey College who have just formed an independent Harrier Club.

The "Novice Race" (May 7) was won by B. Cameron, with Mike Truebridge 2nd. Bob Hunt won the "Veterans Race" also held at Worser Bay. We regret that no provision made for those who turned up in dinner suits after Capping Ball.