Twenty-three to-day, Manchester University textile student Ron Hill celebrated on Saturday by winning the Chris Vose Trophy seven-mile road race at Warrington.
The only real challenge to Hill came from Brian Woolford (Wallasey), who cut out much of the pace with Hill hanging in a challenging position. Then, with 600 yards to go, the long-striding student moved ahead for a convincing and clever win.
Formerly a member of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, Hill had double reason for wanting to win because Saturday marked the expiration of the 12 months waiting period before he could compete as a full member of his new club, Bolton United. Consolation to second man Woolford came in the team race in which Wallasey were clear winners from Leigh.
CHRIS VOSE TROPHY RACES: Senior. - (7 miles) 1, R. Hill (Bolton United) 33.7sec.; 2, B. Woolford (Wallasey) 33.13; 3, D Shelley (North Staffs) 33.38; 4, R. Barlow (Wallasey) 34.13; 5. D. Spencer (Barrow) 34.13: 6. A. Morton (Macclesfield) 34.23. ,Teams: 1, Wallasey 13 points; 2, Barrow 32; 3, Leigh 61; 4, Hallamshire 61; 5. Liverpool Pembroke 72; 6. Preston 102. Youth's Race (3 miles) 1, A. Booth (Longwood); 2, E. Haslam (Leigh); 3, J. Symmonds (Derby). Teams: 1. Hallamshire 28pts. 2, Longwood 29; 3, Derby 33.
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Source - Daily Telegraph - Saturday, 23/09/1961 by Peter Keeling
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