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Hokitika Guardian, 27 March 1926, Page 2

Tin; powers of New Zealanders in tho world of sport has been remarkable in relation to the size of the country ami its population. Ever since the days of Carbine, in all avenues of sport tbo New Zealand representative comes to tho front and stands out prominently. In athletics and games of all kinds the Dominion in turn has put out an unrivalled performer. The latest champion. to he provided in Randolph llosc, the long distance performer, and lie is :in outstanding representative. Desseribed as a pleasant and unassuming companionable man he has done ex* oOii'dinglv well on the track, from all accounts he derives his .success from his stride which is said to he phenomenal when a spurting effort is ealled for. He is a free ninnwr who is destituted to go far in the public, arena. It is clear he is a master of all possible opponents in the Dominion, and his victories over Malm, the American, coupled with the lime in which his wins were recorded, stamp him a.s a performer of great merit, 'lhe proposal to .send him abroad is not surprising for it is necessary to find him fresh fields to conquer. When abroad there is every indication that he will he a worthy advertising ambassador. W bother he will meet the great world champion from Finland is considered doubtful, but be is sure to meet, many worthy opponents, and it would he well that he should gain as much track experience a.s possible before encountering the great Nurmi. In the athletic world the sending forth ot Hose is being promoted with great confidence. Those intimate with fL* amateur sido of the. snort regard him as the coming champion of champions, and it will he very pleasing indeed if their confidence is not misphuod. Hose will carry the best of good wishes for there are high hopes that in him New Zealand lias the making of a champion of out.standing merit who is sure to go far.