R. S. ROSE.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 March 1926, Page 1

R. S. ROSE.

PROPOSAL TO SENT) HIM TO ENGLAND. aye Islington. March 8. Since R. A. Hose lias definitely established himself as ono of the woikls best mile runners it is possible ho may be given an opportunity of instituting a claim to first place among the champion's, and the chance may be offering in the near future. Already it is accepted as practically certain that Rose will be .-ont to the next Olympic Games, but this means waiting for another two years. The Americans. .Li kson Seholtz and Lloyd Hahn, have both expressed their intention of endeavouring to arrange for Bose to make the trip to America next year.

One great desire is that Bose should meet Nurmi. Negotiations with a view to bringing this about nre already in train, but at present tieprospect is not particularly bright. Il is possible, however, that Nurmi may visit England for the English amateur athletic championship meeting at Stamford Bridge in July this year. Other than that, the future intentions of the “living Einn” are not known. The English meeting i- one of the most important, in the world, and with Bose now heading the world's honours it is suggested that the New Zealander should he sent to compete at this meeting. Immediate action is required, if effect is to he given to the proposal, and it is expected that the New Zealand Council will move without delay. Tf Hose is sent to England lie will leave within the next few weeks in order that lv may become acclimatised before com; etiiig at the English championships. In the event of Nurmi not being in England, arrangem might be made for Rose to visit Hie Continent and meet ihe Finn there. As far as can be ascertained, the lime registered by Rose at Masterton on Thursday evening constitutes a world’s record for a grass track, ‘limes better than that made by Bose have Iv'en put up on cinder tracks or baords. Bose’s time at- Mastorton was 4min. 13 3-osecs. MASTERTON, March 8.

A movement is on foot among lorn! athletes and citizens to provide funds for Bose to visij England for the championships meeting during July, ami probably America. Halm is particularly anxious that Hose should visit America, where he would receive a great reception, and where probably, an arrangement would be made for Bose to meet Nurmi. BOSE WILING TO GO. A FUND TO BE RAISED. WELLINGTON. March 9. The New Zealand Amateur Athletic

Council last evening decided to ascertain from B. A. Bose if he is willing to represent Now Zealand abroad during the next six months, in England, and on the Continent, meeting Nurmi ami other champions. BUSK V. NURMI. W ELLINGTON. March 9. "That ihe Council establish a fund lo -ecure the representation of Bose at the English amateur championships this year, and that, if a sufficient smn is forthcoming, Bose’s tour be expanded to the Continent and Ameren." Tiii.- resolution was carried unanimously at a special meeting of the New Zealand Athletic Council. It was passed after Bose, who was present. said he was prepared to leave immediately after the New Zealand championship meeting. The members opined that. Bose would almost be certain to moot Nurmi in England. Committees were set up to raise funds by public subscription and to arrange Bose’s itinerary. A suggestion that Government- aid be sought was strongly opposed by Air MoVilly. who supported the principle of s-4f reliance amongst all sports bodies.

Bose’s performances and the openly expressed opinions of the American visitors that he is one of the world’s greatest runners, have revived the dcHro (o see him compete at home, and especially against Nurmi. The Americans want- him to visit the States, which could be taken on the way out. or back. His local admirers would like to see him inko part in the English championships, and hope that Nurmi may lie present-, or if not, that the New Zealand champion can meet him on the Continent. The Wellington centre may hold a meeting to rni-,e funds, and it is expected that the New Zealand Council will move without delay.

EFFORT to lower record DUNEDIN. March 9

E. A. Ro-e. the New Zealand champion inilor. will arrive in Dunedin on Wednesday. March 17th.. to compete at the New Zealand championship sports to 1«? held on tlm Caledonian Ground on March 19th. and 20th. It, i- Rose’s intention to attempt to break the world’s record for one mile flat at- the meeting.