CROWD THRILLED.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 303, 7 December 1936, Page 6

CROWD THRILLED.

Lovelock Appears On Track In Auckland. Press Association —Copyright. Auckland, Dec. 6. A track exhibition over five laps by J. E. Lovelock, the Olympic star, thrilled a crowd of 4000 spectators at Carlaw Park on Saturday when the Auckland Amateur Athletic Centre held a special carnival in honour of the New Zealander. When Lovelock, attired in a white sweat suit and shoes, walked on to the field he was given a magnificent reception. He was accompanied bly l four Auckland distance runners, Savidan, Cooper, Birtwistle and Wade. The champion jogged during the first lap. He then donned the shoes in 'Which he won his famous Olympic 1500 metres victory and discarded his slacks to reveal his All Black running kit before the party went away again to stride a half mile. Each time Lovelock passed the stand and terraces he was greeted with renewed cheering. The Aucklanders dropped out at the completion of the third quarter-mile and Lovelock, increasing his speed appreciably and lengthening his stride, continued- alone to cover a lap at racing pace. When he passed the post again the others joined in and one more lap was covered.