The Waterloo Road Race over 6 miles 6 furlongs, was run last Saturday afternoon in a gale of wind which severely buffeted the runners, who numbered more than 100 and represented all the crack clubs of North Western England.
The race was won by Geoff Saunders (Bolton United Harriers and England) from J. F. Green (Wirral). Arnold Dinsdale, of Wallasey Athletic Club, (29th) ran well and won the third prize for members, of Liverpool & District unplaced clubs. Denis Kelly was moving strongly at the finish and the other W.A.C. runners were Denis Dickinson (51st), Foster (68th), Tony Dickinson (72nd), Hewson (82nd) and Bollard (103rd).
This Saturday afternoon at Leasowe Road, Wallasey Athletic Club holding its club novice championship for the Wright Challenge Cup over 5 miles, combined with a sealed handicap which will give a pointer to form for the selection of the club team in the West Lancs. Novice Championships on December 3rd.
The hon. secretary, Mr. R. F. Hubbard, 89 Beech Road, Birkenhead (phone Birkenhead 8550) will gladly answer queries from prospective members interested in cross-country running.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 19/11/1949 by E.C.F.
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