homeward stretch on the Ings was heavy going and, with Hobson striding out to win virtually unchallenged in the most creditable time of 23 mins. 27.6 secs., the order amongst the leaders underwent very little change. Meanwhile, the Rise had, in customary fashion, been "packing" splendidly and, although their first runner was placed no higher than 8th, their No. 6 was placed 17th. This was too good for the Manor who had also done well. So the favourites for the Plate had indeed won and a very meritorious performance it was, too. Result :1. S. S. Hobson (G.); 2. C. D. M. Wood (M.); 3. Bygate (Q.); 4. Pfluger (G.); 5. M. L. Bywater (M.); 6. Middleton (S.H.); 7. Gibson (M.); 8. Hancock (R.); 9. Mathews (R.); 10. D. A. Wilson (S.H.); 11. Jose (R.); 12. R. R. Baldwin (R.).
House Placings :Grove 1
Manor
Queen's
Rise
School House
Temple
4 22 23 26 27
2 5 7 13 24 25
3 15 16 20 X28 31
8 9 11 12 14 17
6 10 18 32 33 37
19 29 30 39 41 43
Total
103
76
113
71
136
201
Place
3rd
2nd
4th
1st
5th
6th
ATHLETICS The 1957 season has gone a long way towards popularising athletics. Undoubtedly for many, "sport" must contain the necessary ingredient of a ball, whatever its colour, dimension or shape; for others, it may be, there is no "sport" without surrounding water; but whatever the "pros" or "cons" of athletics there is no denying it does set the stage for an admirable contest between Houses. Such has been the case this year. We also had the good weather without which it is difficult for athletics to gain popularity. For most, athletics means "Standards", a form of training for the experts, and an admirable competition for the lesser lights. After 21 weeks of expended energy, much splendid endeavour and competition has been experienced, by many who can neither make their contribution nor gain any similar satisfaction throughout the whole year of "sport". At the outset the track was soft, wet, and heavy, and provided very little encouragement for the unfit, but with every day that passed conditions improved, and never were they better than on Sports Day itself. The Standard's programme was once again pursued thoroughly
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