The results of Dairy Festival Road Race at St. Helens on Wednesday evening was 1st. Bolton H. & A.C., 51 mins. 53 secs.; 2nd Wirral A.C. 51 mins. 59 secs.; 3rd Wallasey A.C. 52 mins. 54 secs.; 4th Sale Harriers 54 mins. 07 secs.
Wallasey's first leg was run by John Wright in 5th position, time being 13 minutes 15 seconds. The second leg was held by Brian Woolford who managed to come up into 4th position, time 13 minutes 22 seconds. Ron Barlow then ran a strong lap and put Wallasey into second position hs time was 12 minutes 49 seconds. Finally, Brian Chalton ran a comfortable lap and finished the team in third position, time 13 minutes 28 seconds. Ron Hill of Bolton overtaking the front men to win this event for his club. Fastest time was M. Freary, Bolton H. in 12 minutes 22 seconds.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 06/06/1964 by C. R Hewson
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