Last Monday evening at the Tower Stadium, the track and field events championships were held with the following results: 100 yds, 220 yds. and 440 yds. - E. C. Foster; 880 yds. - J. S. Arkless; one mile - A. Dickinson; high jump - R. Johnston; long jump - C. R. Hewson; hop, step and jump - R. Jones; shot - R. Clarkson; discus - W. Wright; javelin - P. Harris.
On Wednesday evening at the Tower Stadium the annual competition for the Brookes Award was held for club members aged under 19. The award in decided over 3 events - the high jump, javelin and 220 yards, points being given for performance in each event. The winner, W. F. Gorst (94 points), second, P. Harris (92 points) and third, R. Johnston (89 points) were congratulated by Mrs. Brookes.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 31/07/1948 by E.C.F.
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