July 2004

North of England Track and Field League.
Sat. 31st July.
Middlesbrough AC easily won the Division 2 title after their home match at Clairville Stadium. The Teessiders must now compete in a qualifying match for Division 1 status, in September.
Middlesbrough were well repesented by Junior athletes, with James Minter, the English Schools' bronze medallist, winning the 800m ahead of World Junior 400m representative, Richard Buck of Rowntrees. Buck also won the 200m and High Jump. Morpeth's Paul Reed won the Shot and Discus, with clubmate David Swinburne taking the 5000m. The Northumberland squad were stronger in the Womens' events. Included in their victories were Elaine Telford (100m), Aiveen Fox (3000m) and Julia Straker (Triple Junp). Scarborough won both the Division 3 match and title at Darlington. Best local performances came from North Shields Poly teenager, Jenny Graham, who won the 100m and 200m.
Division 2 at Middlesbrough.
1 Middlesbrough AC 427; 2 Morpeth 334; 3 Durham City 298.5; 4 New Marske 278.5; 5 Nestle Rowntrees 235.5; 6 Skyrac 113
Final League Placings: 1 Middlesbrough AC 18; 2 Morpeth 14; 3 Nestle Rowntrees 11; 4 Durham City 9; 5 New Marske 7; 6 Skyrac 3
100: J Baines (M'bro, U20) 11.4  200: R Buck (Rownt, U20) 22.0  800: 1 J Minter (M'bro, U20) 1:52.8; 2 R Buck 1:57.4  B: S Pogue (M'bro) 1:55.5  1500: J Taylor (M'bro, U17) 4:05.1  B: P Stockton (M'bro) 4:06.2  5000: D Swinburne (Morp) 15:56.2  HJ: R Buck 1.83  PV: 1 P Coates (Dur) 3.30; 2 D Jordan (M'bro, U20) 3.30  TJ: A Babatunde (M'bro, U20) 12.49  SP: 1 P Reed (Morp) 14.91  B: L Richards (M'bro, U20) 11.6  DT: 1 P Reed 48.60; 2 L Richards 45.62  4 x 400: Middlesbrough AC 3:31.7
Women: 100: 1 E Telford (Morp) 12.9; 2 M Barclay (M'bro, U20) 12.9  B: J Straker (Morp) 13.3  200: 1 M Barclay 25.7; 2 C Telford 26.0  B: C Eyeington (M'bro) 26.4  3000: 1 A Fox (Morp) 10:15.2; 2 J Jackson (M'bro) 10:38.9  100H: R Abbs (Dur, U20) 15.5  400H: C Eyeington 69.3  LJ: R Abbs 5.11  TJ: J Straker 11.69   JT: R Abbs 24.40  4 x 100: Middlesbrough AC 50.6  4 x 400: Middlesbrough AC 4:29.4
Division 3 at Darlington.
1 Scarborough 418; 2 Border B 365; 3 Hartlepool Burn Road 263; 4 Seaton 231.5; 5 North Shields Poly 191.5; 6 Houghton and Peterlee 183
Final League Placings: 1 Scarborough 34; 2 Houghton and Peterlee 15; 3 Border B 14; 4 Hartlepool Burn Road 14; 5 Seaton 12; 6 North Shields Poly 5
400: S McCarthy (NSP, U20) 51.4
Women: 100: J Graham (NSP, U17) 12.6  200: J Graham 25.7  SP: K Crowther (Hart) 10.11
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 2nd August 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Results courtesy of Andy Ward and Stuart Pailor respectively. Apologies to James Minter, who was actually Schools' silver medallist. I gather weather at Darlington was glorious (dull in Newcastle). I also gather there was a poor turn-out from Morpeth, at Middllesbrough. Other results from this match included: 200: 2 D Smith 22.3  400: 2 G Massingham (for M'bro) 50.8  3000St: 1 P White 10:04.3; 2 A Lawrence 10:46.0  W1500: 1 N Dawson 5:39.7.
According to AW, Claire Moore-Griss won Discus at Division 3 match  (49.74m), but she also won at Liverpool in UK League fixture !  I understand Fiona Crompton won Discus and Javelin in Division 2 match..
Result of Division 1 fixture at Blackpool was 1 Leeds City 435.47; 2 Blackpool and Fylde 426.47; 3 Gateshead 435.47; 4 Preston 311.47; 5 Rotherham 308.47; 6 Pendle 130.67 (not sure where .47etc comes from ?) (nb. Gateshead score would seem to be incorrect).
Final Placings: 1 Leeds City 24; 2 Blackpool and Fylde 16; 3 Rotherham 15; 4 Gateshead 13.5; 5 Preston 9.5; 6 Pendle 4
Gateshead Placings:  100: 1 R Linnett 11.8  400: 1 K Flannery 49.7  5000: 1 A Buckley 14:56.9  LJ: 1 J Stacey 6.53  TJ: 1 C Jefferson 13.20  SP: 1 C Sturrock 13.83  JT: 1 I Burns 59.06  W100: 1 T Ameobi 12.6  B: 1 V Carmichael 12.8  200: 1 V Carmichael 25.7  B: 2 N Youden 26.8  400: 2 N Youden 59.9  800/1500: 1 P McCrea 2:14.0/4:54.2  SP: 2 L Weatheritt 10.68 (1 B Staniland 10.80)  4 x 100: 1st (50.7)  4 x400: 1st (4:02.7).
I am told that Kevin Flannery ran 800m. His time must have been outside AW standard.
Division 4 result at Darlington was 1 Richmond and Zetland 224; 2 Tynedale 161; 3 Tyneside Composite 134; 4 Birtley 122
Final Placings: 1 Richmond and Zetland 15; 2 Tynedale 12; 3 Tyneside Composite 8; 4 Birtley 5
100/200: N Wiscombe (TC) 11.2/22.8  WSP: K Wilson (Birt) 10.04
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North Eastern Athletics League
Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.  Wed. 28th July.
Results.
Senior Men: 100: 1 R Yusuf (Bord) 10.9; 2 A Rogers (Sale) 11.0; 3 J Baines (M'bro, U20) 11.1  1500: 1 S Horn (Els) 3:57.6; 2 A Settle (CleS, U20) 3:57.7; 3 J Powell (Dur) 3:59.9; 4 R Kay (Morp) 4:00.9; 5 A Piggford (Hart, U20) 4:06.8; 6 A Haynes (NSP) 4:07.6; 11 S Watson (Gate, U17) 4:10.8  HJ: B Robertson (NSP, M40) 1.60  DT: 1 P Reed (Morp) 50.17; 2 L Richards (M'bro, U20) 46.11
Under 17 Men: 100: A Dalby (Gate) 11.7 1500: 1 A Stanton (SSh) 4:17.3; 3 K Thompson (Shil, U15) 4:25.6; 4 M Cochrane (Morp, U15) 4:30.9  LJ: P Allen (H&P) 6.09  TJ: S Humphrey (H&P) 10.85  DT: 1 D Barratt (Gate) 32.90; 2 A Riley (Blay) 31.91; 3 C Clare (Gate) 31.08
Under 15 Boys: 100: 1 P Thomas (J&H) 12.0; 2 A Hall (J&H) 12.0; 3 J Corrigan (M'bro) 12.2. 1500: R Hall (Gate) 4:39.4  DT: 1 J Skelton (Blay) 34.08; 2 P Brown (Black B) 31.44
Under 13 Boys: 1500: G Ritchie (J&H) 4:57.8
Senior Women: 100: N Roe (Morp) 13.7  1500: 1 M McDonnell (CleS) 4:36.9; 2 A Hunter (J&H) 4:47.4; 3 S Evans (J&H, U20) 4:47.9; 4 S Robson (CleS) 4:50.5; 5 J Battersby (Elv, W40) 5:07.6  DT: L Tucker (Blay, U20) 37.50
Under 17 Girls:  100: 1 J Graham (NSP) 12.5; 2 F Winspear (M'bro) 12.8; 3 L Cowell (Sun) 13.0  1500: 1 M Ferrier (Gate) 4:57.6; 2 A Wilson (N Ayc) 5:04.5  HJ: M Bratten (SSh) 1.50;
2 A Fleming (N Ayc, U15) 1:45; 3 L Watt (SSh, U15) 1.45  DT: 1 A Maddison (Gate) 36.28; 2 K Wilson (Birt) 28.13
Under 15 Girls: 100: N Pearson (H&P) 13.3  1500: N Bellamy (Gosf) 5:12.4  LJ: N Pearson 4.61 1 A Fleming (N Ayc) 1:45; 2 L Watt (SSh) 1.45.  DT: T Breen (Black B, U13) 25.25
Under 13 Girls: 100: 1 S Briggs (Morp) 13.8; 2 J Read (unatt) 13.9; 3 H Kilty (Gate) 14.0. 1500: 1 K Avery (Shil) 4:58.1; 2 S Wood (Dur) 5:23.7
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 2nd August 2004).

Additional Comments: Only sent in results due to time factor. Not a great entry, but as has been the case all season, trying to get from North to South of the Tyne, in early evening, is a nightmare.
Weather dry but slightly breezy at trackside. Sprints probably wind-assisted. Better run (and pb) from Mark Cochrane. Other results included: 100: 4 M Suggitt 11.3; 5 N Wiscombe 11.4; 6 C Crawford-Glanville 11.4; 7 K Flannery 11.6  1500: B: 7 G Harden 4:31.6 (won by D Old now of CleS)  U17W: 1500: 3 C Gilmore (time not available)  U15G 1500: 2 S-K Crowell 5:16.7.  Top performance awards went to either Stanton or Skelton (Male) and Avery (no contest) (Female).
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Heaton Harriers Jesmond Dene Handicap.
Mon. 26th July.
Newcomer Gary West easily defeated the handicapper winning the last race in the Heaton Jesmond Series by a massive margin of 2mins 47secs. Fastest time went to backmarker Rob Walker of North Shields Poly, while Hannah Wootton of Newcastle University maintained her 100% record of clocking the fastest ladies' time, in the 4 race Series.
Result.  Distance 5.5km.
1 G West (unatt) 22:55; 2 J Garnett (unatt) 25:42; 3 W Robinson (Blay) 26:50; 4 P Garms (unatt, L) 27:44; 5 L Sargent (unatt) 28:36; 6 D Brandenberg (unatt) 28:53
Fastest: R Walker (NSP) 17:45; P Walker (Blay) 18:46; G Moore (NSP) 19:08  Veteran: J Watson (Sun, M45) 19:49
Women: H Wootton (Newc U) 19:53; J Oldfield (Birch) 20:42; J Elliott (Els) 22:41
Overall Series: 1 C A Hall (unatt) 51; 2 C Anderson (unatt, L) 58; 3 C Horsfield (Conc, L) 69; 4 V Haswell (J&H, L) 71; 5 J Mellor (unatt) 72
(Newcastle Journal:  Tues. 27th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Used a day late (28th). 80 finishers (probably a record for final meeting re holidays etc). Luckily no Ted J. Weather dry and quite bright. Full results received from GR the following night. The first two were entered by third-placed Bill Robinson (his first race in 12months and off 3:10), and had no previous racing experience. They were sent off -1:40 !  Apologies to Series winner, but I do not know your christian names. Hannah W finished 44th (off 10mins) and Rob W finished 33rd (off 12mins). David Tait (also off -1:40), clocked a slow 34:59 finishing 78th.
Other fastest times included: J Ryall 19:19; A Haynes 19:27; P Smith (Tyne Tri) 19:45  Women: J Young 23:11; L Smith (Blay) 23:29; N Dawson 23:31; V Haswell 23:43 (also N Batey 24:58; S Graham 25:24; L Burnie 25:32; C Courtney 27:02).
Heaton performances were: 18 Janet Young; 42 Reg Checkley 27:40; 45 Howard Gold 22:54; 68 Dave Wright 23:25; 69 Pam Gold 27:20.
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Weekly Round-up
(to 25th July).
The Elmbridge 10km (25th Jul) was won by Kassa Tadesse (30:53), with David Anderson 3rd (31:23).
The aptly-named Mike Groves Run (25th Jul) was won by B Gibson (Norfolk) (19:04). Olivia Walwyn easily won Womens' race (20:12).
Leading results from NYSD meeting at Shildon (25th Jul) included: U17: 100: 1 A Todd 11.4  1500: 1 R Stevenson 4:11.9  U13G: 1500: 1 K Avery 5:00.2.
Early results from the European Veterans' Championships at Aarhus, Denmark included: M45 100: 3 Eric Smart 12.03 (11.72ht)  M75: 10000: 2 Jim Caddy 54:25.79  W40: 10000: 6 Lynne Marr 42:41.46.
Gateshead won their National Junior League match at Wakefield (25th Jul), with Middlesbrough AC in 5th place. Sorry, but I did not know this meeting took place, until I saw result.
Leading results are: 200: 3 J Baines (M) 23.3  B: 2 C Crawford-Glanville (G) 23.3  400: 3 K Flannery (G) 50.8  800: 1 M Armstrong (G) 1:56.7; 4 J Taylor (M) 1:58.3  B: 1 R Stephenson (G) 1:59.1; 2 A Lagan (M) 1:59.7  1500: 1 S Pogue (M) 4:06.8; 2 C Lamb (G) 4:07.6  3000: 1 R Stephenson 8:57.0  2000St:: 1 K Flannery 6:13.6  400H: 1 K Flannery 55.1  B: 1 C Crawford-Glanville 59.6  HJ: 2 J Stacey (G) 1.90m  LJ: 1 J Stacey 6.97m  B: 1 L Robson (G) 6.45m  TJ: 1 C Jefferson (G) 13.70m  SP: 2 C Sturrock (G) 15.28m  DT: 2 G Hill (M) 44.23m; 3 C Sturrock 39.64m  HT: 4 C Hogarth (M) 47.21m  B: 1 G Hill 42.35m  4 x 400: 1 Gateshead 3:24.4
Trafford won Womens' match, with Gateshead 7th. Leading performances were: 400: 4 S Hart 59.6  3000: 4 S Crowe 10:47.5  JT: 3 S Evans 10.54m  DT: 1 A Maddison 35.56m.
At the Tyne Division fixture at Glasgow, Border won Mens' competition, with Houghton and Peterlee 4th. Team Glasgow were 1st Womens' team, with Houghton and Peterlee 3rd and Border 4th. At the International Under 23 match at Manchester, Richard Smith was 4th in 400m Hurdles (52.40). Mark Christie was 3rd in Pole Vault (4.90m) and Claire Moore-Griss 5th in Discus (48.72m).
At the Inter Area Match at Solihull (24th Jul) , John Stewart was 3rd in 400m (48.09), and Gavin Massingham 2nd in 800m (1:53.83). Jared Deacon finished 2nd in 400m Hurdles (53.83).
Susan Deacon won 100 (11.93) and 200 (24.02). Vicky Barr was 4th in Invitation 200 (25.39). Claire Robson was 3rd in 800 (2:11.03), and Rachel Fairless 4th in Pole Vault (3.00m). Elaine Smith was 6th in Long Jump (5.48m), and Julia Straker 4th in Triple Jump (11.77m). Stacey Mohamed was 2nd in Javelin (40.72m).
Several local athletes competed in the Trafford BMC meeting (20th Jul). Matthew Nicholson was 4th in 800m (1:53.23), Ketan Desai 5th in B event (1:55.59) and Tom Settle won C race (1:55.36). Nisha Desai clocked 2mins 12.01secs, to finish 11th in C event. John Taylor (8:59.42) was 18th in 3000m.
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Victorian 10km Road Race.
Marske-by-the-Sea.  Sun. 25th July.
Michael Jefferies of Billingham Marsh House Harriers, was a clear winner of yesterday's Victorian 10km Road Race, at Marske. Although the course held mainly on the sea front was flat, times were affected by the strong wind that was prevailing. As the opening loop of the normal route had changed, the winning time of 35mins 31secs, can be classed as a course record. John Ketley of Beverley took second place ahead of Robert Johnson. Bill Bingham of Loftus, was the first veteran, finishing in 5th place. Hartlepool's Tracey Waller won the Womens' race finishing in 22nd position overall. Mary Hart of Dark Peak Fell Runners, was the leading veteran in 2nd place.
Result.
1 M Jefferies (Bill MH) 35:31; 2 J Ketley (Beverley) 35:59; 3 R Johnson (unatt) 36:06; 4 C Jefferies (Bill MH) 36:15; 5 W Bingham (Loft, M40) 36:21; 6 R Simpson (Bill MH) 36:35; 7 J Mason (Darl, M40) 36:46; 8 C Bennett (unatt) 37:08
M45: M Ingram (Crook) 37:24  M50: G Dunn (Aln) 40:53  M60: J Kettle (N Marske) 43:22  M65: I Barnes (Darl) 42:30
Women: 1 T Waller (Hart) 40:12; 2 M Hart (Dark Peak, W35) 42:49; 3 S Rogers (unatt) 44:08; 4 S Gayter (N Marske, W40) 44;45; 5 L Connelly (N Ayc, W45) 48:26; 6 A Henderson (N Marske) 48:35
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 25th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Faired up after heavy rain, becoming bright but very blustery. Race Headquarters had moved from Bydales School, which meant altering route of early part of race. 118 finishers (GR was 118th in 64:22). Sorry to say this was the poorest standard at front, for any Road Race, I have been to. Mark Slessor was first Tyneside runner (15th in 38:49). Dave Whitmore finished 68th (48:23).
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Veterans A.A - North East Track and Field League.
Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.  Sat. 24th July.
The strong wind affected performances at Saturday's final Veterans' A.A - North East League meeting at Jarrow. Despite the conditions, Judith Battersby of Elvet clocked a fast time in the W40 800m. World champion, Peter Gordon of Gateshead won the M50 Discus and British champion, Bob Laidler of Sunderland won the M75 Discus and Javelin.
Selected Results.
Open 1500: M Wilson (J&H, U20) 4:21.2
M40: 800: G Harden (Sun) 2:17.1  HJ: B Robertson (NSP) 1.62  TJ: D Dixon (Bord) 12.79  DT: P Young (M&C) 32.70  JT: P Young 31.40
M45: 100: J Evans (NE Vets) 13.0  200: J Evans 26.4  5000: M Thirlaway (Gate) 18:56.7  HJ: J Evans 1.45  TJ: J Evans 11.33  DT: D Maggs (Gate) 30.90  JT: 1 K Ridley (Birt) 33.25; 2 D Maggs 27.36
M50: 100: S Todner (H&P) 14.1  800: G Steanson (NE Vets) 2:35.2  5000: W Farquson (Bill MH) 19:20.0  DT: 1 P Gordon (Gate) 48.90; 2 J Wild (R&Z) 41.54  JT: J Wild 32.41
M55: 800: J Maddison (Sun) 2:36.4  5000: 1 M McNally (Els) 17:28.8; 2 J Maddison 20:09.2  DT: T Hudson (J&H) 36.24  JT: T Hudson 32.14
M60: 100: 1 P Rowell (NE Vets) 14.2; 2 R Smoult (NE Vets) 14.9  200: R Smoult 30.2  DT: G Wood (Dur) 27.74  JT: G Wood 22.89
M65: 800: G Smith (Gate) 2:45.9
M70: 100: B Parnaby (NE Vets) 15.9  3000: E Appleby (Heat) 13:01.0  DT: D Field (Sun) 31.70  JT: D Field 28.78
M75: DT: R Laidler (Sun) 26.62  JT: R Laidler 21.20
W40: 800: J Battersby (Elvet) 2:30.0
W50: DT: F Crompton (Rown) 20.50  JT: F Crompton 23.67
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 26th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Weather bright but blustery. Rather a lack lustre meeting with few track "stars" present. Also did not seem the same without JH. Very few competitors in all and there were extra events ! George Routledge was 2nd in M55 DT (18.64m) and Javelin (19.70m). Denis cancelled Shot, without GR's knowledge, which meant he could have ran 5000m (luckily for officials he did not). Eric was on target for sub 13mins, even on last lap, but he did not run to the line.
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Sunderland 5km Road Race.
Silksworth Sports Complex.  Wed. 21st July.
New Morpeth recruit, Martin Scaife took 2secs off Michael Openshaw's 2002 course record, to win last night's Sunderland 5km Road Race at Silksworth, and took with it the incorporated North Eastern Counties' title. Scaife, who also took 2mins off the old record in last week's Darlington Pitstop 10km, pulled away from the leading group of 6 athletes, halfway round the second of the two laps around the Sports Complex. Morpeth clubmate Mark Hudspith took second place, ahead of A.A.A Junior 5000m champion, Ryan McLeod of Elswick.
In the near perfect conditions, Morag McDonnell of Chester Le Street, sidelined with illness for a few weeks, showed no after effects, repeating her 2003 victory in the Womens' race and also equalling clubmate Dianne Henaghan's 2002 record. McDonnell finished in 17th position in the 220 strong field, comfortably defeating Hannah Wootton of Newcastle University, and the host club's Michelle Holt.
Result.
1 M Scaife (Morp) 14:23 (rec); 2 M Hudspith (Morp) 14:29; 3 R McLeod (Els, U20) 14:32; 4 M Openshaw (Birch) 14:45; 5 A Toward (Morp) 14:49; 6 N Wilkinson (Morp) 15:00; 7 S O'Donnell (CleS) 15:11; 8 B Rushworth (Sun, M40) 15:16; 9 T Doughty (Sun, M40) 15:21; 10 D Swinburne (Morp) 15:24; 11 R Stephenson (NSP, U20) 15:32; 12 R Walker (NSP) 15:34
Further Veterans: M45: P Roper (unatt) 16:41  M50: C Dentice (Morp) 17:30  M55: S White (Els) 17:35  M60: T O'Gara (Walls) 18:10  M65: G Smith (Gate) 20:44  M70: E Appleby (Heat) 22:32
Women: 1 M McDonnell (CleS) 16:17 (=Rec); 2 H Wootton (Newc U) 17:32; 3 M Holt (Sun) 17:48; 4 S Milburn (CleS) 18:27; 5 M Czarnecka (CleS) 18:40; 6 H Robinson (CleS, W40) 18:53; 7 L Trainor (Dur) 19:01; 8 T Waller (Hart) 19:07  Further Veterans: W35: A Cantle (unatt) 20:21  W45: D Elliott (CleS) 19:42  W50: P Leslie (Heat) 22:03  W60: C Lee (Gosf) 21:45
NECAA Champs: 1 Scaife; 2 Hudspith; 3 McLeod    Women: 1 McDonnell; 2 Holt; 3 Milburn
(Newcastle Journal:  Thurs. 22nd July 2004).

Additional Comments: Used a day late (23rd). Report edited with just Men mentioned. Weather very warm and sunny, but cloud hovering above during race, did not produce rain. Have said before that competitors could have done with drink at finish, and drinks should also have been available to buy, before start. 215 finishers, which equalled 2001 record on existing course (last time: 30:50).
Again probably the best local field assembled (both men and women) for any event in 2004. The first prize is only £25 and not a great depth of prizes. Other placings included: Men: 13 M Tomlinson 15:43; 14 S Potts 15:46; 15 M Armstrong 15:59; 43 V Wilson 17:44 (an easy run !); 87: R Wilson 19:17 (2nd M60); 165 A Prouse 22:43; 176 D Whitmore 23:32  Women: 9 G Adams 19:33; 10 C Harrison 19:38; 16 L Dodsworth 20:31; 19 A Nott 20:52 (2nd W40); 27 L Burnie 21:58; 31 D Leigh 22:26; 43 K Stewart 25:02 (2nd W60)
A minute's silence was observed before race, in memory of Jimmy Hedley, who's funeral took place earlier in the day.
Heaton placings were: 49 John Moore 17:57 ( a pw ?); 98 Scott McEntee 19:35; 129 Janet Young 20:38 (17L); 131 Simon Huntley 20:42; 146 Susan Auld 21:34 (22L); 151 Jenny Friend 21:56 (25L); 154 Pauline Leslie (28L); 163 Eric Appleby (a pw ?); 178 Helen Mitford 23:44 (37L) (2nd W50); 186 Jeff Wilson 24:01 (limped home).
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Weekly Round-up
(to 18th July).
Dean Macey gained the Olympic qualifying B standard at Hexham (18th July) (Day 1 see below). He scored 7842pts winning by 110pts from long-time leader W Frullani (Italy). His Day 2 performances were 14.88 (110H), 46.72m (DT), 4.40m (PV), 55.42m (JT) and 4:25.56 (1500m). Apparently he did not start 1500m until 8.40pm. Main reasons for hold-ups were: A long U20M Pole Vault, and the setting up of photo finish to run Hurdles in opposite direction. There was no rain, despite what was said in National Press reports. The only other known result is U20M; 1 B Callinan (Ire) 6189pts; 2 J Stacey 5869pts (11.5 100, 6.04m LJ, 17.34m 110H, 29.47m DT, 3.20m PV, 45.81m JT); 3 B Kerr (Shet) 5700 (further info from AW- Aug 12th); 5 C Crawford-Glanville (11.5, 5.95, 11.13, 1.65, 49.98, 18.35, 26.34, 2.30, 37.53, 4:30.89); 6 A Sturrock 5216 (11.5, 6.10, 12.13, 1.80, 54.47, 16.42, 29.90, 2.70, 35.91, 6:04.36) (NE Champ: 1 Stacey; 2  Crawford-Glanville 3 Sturrock).  Emma Morris won U20 Heptathlon (4792pts). Her performances were: 14.5, 1.74, 8.06, 25.20, 5.17, 22.75 and 2:22.1.
Other results were: U17: 1 D Feeney (Amber V) 5374; 2 A Kamara 5037 (12.0, 6.33, 10.71, 1.58, 55.06, 14.52, 23.99, 2.00, 38.52, 5:02.01); 5 A Dalby 4566 (11.7, 5.54, 8.75, 1.58, 53.46, 16.31, 23.36, 2.10, 27.00, 4:57.08) (do U17 Men now compete in Decathlon, rather than Octathlon ?).
SW: 1 G Melnychenko (Ukr) 5679; 10 V Haswell 3506 (18.70, 1.47, 8.02, 28.63, 4.55, 24.07, 2:28.38)
U17: 1 A Hill (Sheff) 4240; 5 L McMichael 3687 (12.8, 1.40, 6.46, 26.16, 4.89, 13.55, 2:30.0); 7 N Garthwaite 3553 (12.8 H).
Peter Coates the sole NE athlete in Senior event was in trouble after Day 1, with three fouls in Long Jump. He was not listed in final results.
The Northumberland Coastal Run (18th Jul), was won by R Ward (HBT) in 78mins 52secs (is this the former Schools' International middle distance runner from Yorkshire ?). Other placings included: 2 I Ellis 79:03; 3 D Purvis 79:49; 4 I Twaddle 80:10; 5 L Atkinson 80:35; 10 M McNally 85:06  Women: 1 A Green (Spen) 89:53; 2 J Nutt 92:23; 3 S Heatley 95:33 (these few details from AW, but I doubt whether I will see any more results !).
Shirley Webb helped Trafford to win Golden Jubilee Cup match, at Stoke (18th Jul). She threw Hammer a distance of 64.45m. At the match at Barnet, Olivia Walwyn competing for 4th placed, City of Norwich, finished 3rd in 1500 (4:45.3). Listed are results from Jarrow, sent to AW.

V.A.A.- N.E.      Track & Field League No. 4    2004.                       Monkton Stadium.   17th. July  2004
 

M.45 200 METRES. 1.J.Evans(Hough.& Pet'lee) 25.5   2.A.Readman(Hough.& Pet'lee) 25.8

M.50 200 METRES. 1.S.Todner(Hough.& Pet'lee) 26.7

M.60 200 METRES. 1.R.Smoult(N.E.V.A.C.) 29.6

M.65 800 METRES. 1.G.Smith(Gateshead) 2.49.3

M.70 200 METRES. 1.B.Parnaby(N.E.V.A.C.) 32.2     3000 METRES. 1.E.Appleby(Heaton) 12.44.2

W.40 200 METRES. 1.A.Beadnall(Middlesbrough) 28.2     800 METRES. 1.J.Battersby(Elvet Striders) 2.29.3

At the Loughborough Permit Meeting (17th Jul), Richard Smith won C 200 (21.55). Matt Elias won 400 (46.30) from Mal Davis (46.30), Jared Deacon (46.31) and R Yusuf (46.71). Sonia Thomas was 2nd in the W2000St (6:41.2) behind C Entwhistle (6:37.7). Shirley Webb won Hammer (66.98m).
At the Ingleborough Fell Race (17th Jul), Sarah Tunstall won the U18 category (29:15).
The Tees Forest Trail Race (at Darlington) (15th Jul), was won by Paul Lowe in 22mins 53secs. Louise Trainor was 1st lady (26:48) ahead of Sharon Gayter (28:33). Peter Braney was 1st M65 (33:58).
The Old Monks 6 at Hartlepool (14th Jul), was won by Brian Rushworth (35:12) from A Churchill (Hart) (35:42) and A Minster (Hart) (36:25). Rob Rush was 5th (35:12) and Brian Bosher 1st M50 (40:21). Tracy Waller won Womens' race (41:00) from Louise Trainor (42:28).  Some of this info found way to Journal. However, I was not e-mailed results this time.
Martin Scaife won Darlington Pitstop 10km (14th Jul), in a record time of 29mins 52secs. He was 2mins inside old figures. Alisdair Tatham was 2nd (33:24) and S O'Neill (Darl) 3rd (34:20). Ian Scott was 1st M50 (35:43) from Chris Dentice (37:14). Alison Raw (37:56) was 1st lady, from Susie Rutherford (39:42) and Dawn Richardson (40:46). Dave Whitmore was 1st M60, though this result not listed. There were 92 finishers. Info from AW results (28th Jul) plus various other sources..
The Carlisle Rugby Club 10km (14th Jul), was won by C Heaven (Annan) (33:10) from Mike Scott (33:15). D Kelly (Bord) was 1st lady (42:53). The Moffat Festival 15km (in Dumfries) (13th Jul) was again won by Heaven (49:54) from Scott (50:54).
Steve Redshaw won Inter Services 800m title at Cosford (14th Jul) in a time of 1min 54.90secs.
Thanks again to AW for a lot of these details.
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National Young Athletes League.
Division 1 at Jarrow.  Sun.18th July.
Morpeth Harriers narrowly won their fourth fixture of the National Young Athletes League, at Jarrow, yesterday, defeating Harrogate by a mere 3pts. Morpeth provided the only person to gain a Grade 1 standard, when Delyth James in a rare outing over 3000m, clocked a fast time for the Under age-group of 10mins 10.4secs. Earlier she had easily won the 800m. Ben Jones of Morpeth gained a double victory in the Under 15 High Jump and Long Jump, his performance in the latter taking the best male field eventer award. The best track performance by a male athlete came from Ricky Stevenson of New Marske, who narrowly defeated Elswick's Jonathon Pearson in a fast Under 17 800m. Although 4th in the competition, Elswick gained some consolation when Sarah Dodd, gained the best Field performance award, when winning the Under 17 Discus.
1 Morpeth 410; 2 Harrogate 407; 3 New Marske 250; 4 Elswick 115
Selected Results.
Under 17 Men:  100: W Driver (Morp) 12.1  200: S Catling (Morp) 25.2  400: S Dale (Morp) 54.1  800: 1 R Stevenson (N Marske) 2:00.7*; 2 J Pearson (Els) 2:01.2  1500: D Shaw (N Marske) 4:22.4  3000: A Colwell (Morp) 9:55.2  HJ: M Moran (Els) 1.50  PV: R Dixon (Morp) 2.90  LJ: S Dale 5.34  SP: M Davison (Morp) 10.59  DT: J Armstrong (Morp) 34.75  JT: J Armstrong 45.24  4 x 100: Morpeth 48.4
Under 15 Boys:  400: M Donnelly (Els) 56.9  800: M Delaney (N Marske) 2:17.1  1500: R Best (N Marske) 4:45.1  3000: M Cochrane (Morp) 9:58.5  80H: R Best 14.5  HJ: B Jones (Morp) 1.57  LJ: B Jones 5.49*  SP: C Hill (N Marske) 9.58  4 x 100: Morpeth 51.6
Under 13 Boys: 100: L Laing (Els) 14.1  800: A Wears (N Marske) 2:29.9  1500: A Douglas (Morp) 5:09.7  SP: A Douglas 6.72
Under 17 Women:  100: V Mark (Morp) 13.8  800: D James (Morp) 2:26.3  3000: D James 10:10.4*  DT: S Dodd (Els) 31.61*
Under 15 Girls:  800: L Weightman (Morp) 2:35.1  1500: R Adams (Morp) 5:09.3  75H: O Cook (N Marske) 13.3  HJ: A France (Morp) 1.42
Under 13 Girls:  75: S Briggs (Morp) 10.8  150: S Goodfellow (Morp) 20.2  B: S Briggs 20.5  800: S Goodfellow 2:41.7  70H: K Stenning (Morp) 13.3  HJ: S Briggs 1.32  4 x 100: Morpeth 57.3
*Winners of best performance awards.
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 19th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Most of info used. Weather bright but breezy. Surprised at numerical strength of Harrogate. Have listed most of region's winners, but some of weaker performances omitted. Interesting double by Russell Best (NM), who was 4th in Schools Cup XC in winter. Delyth James (only U17W competitor) ran with combined U15/U17B 3000m. Pearson and Donnelly also finished 2nd in 200m races. Another well organised metting by Morpeth Harriers. Not sure of current league placings, and neither are competing clubs ! However, Elswick are sadly bottom, with an increasingly smaller squad. However, adding a helping hand was Graham Lancaster, with some of pupils of West End College. At the Premier League fixture at Blackpool, Middlesbrough finished 3rd. Yusuf Aliu won U15 100 (11.4) and 200 (23.3).
Gateshead, I think, won their match at York, though no scores were given. Selected Gateshead performances included: U17 100/200: R Harrison 11.7/22.9  4 x 100: 1st in 45.4  U15 HJ: P Collins 1.89m  U13 100/200: J Cowie 13.3/26.7  U17W 100: L Arthur 12.7  B: K Kelsall 12.9  200: K Kelsall 26.0  300: L Arthur 42.7  300H: A Dopierala 45.9  DT: A Maddison 33.48m  4 x 100: 1st in 51.1
Chester Le Street won their Division 1 match at Wakefield. Andrew Coffer won B 400m (51.9) and 800m (1:56.9).
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BMC Races.
Hexham.  Sat. 17th July.
Results;
Men: 1500: 1 S Horn (Els) 3:53.01; 2 R Stephenson (NSP, U20) 3:53.40; 3 A Toward (Morp) 3:55.40; 4 R McLeod (Els, U20) 3:57.64; 5 J Taylor (M'bro, U17) 3:59.55
Other Placings: 8 W Roberts (Shil, U17) 4:06.40; 12 K Thompson (Shil, U15) 4:15.31
Women: 1500: 1 S Hart (Gate, U20) 4:35.51; 2 R Woodnutt (Leeds) 4:38.3; 3 A Gibson (Els, U20) 4:40.63; 4 C de Maria (Leeds) 4:44.62; 5 S Evans (J&H, U20) 4:45.69  Other Placings: 11 K Avery (Shil, U13) 4:54.10
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 19th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Results submitted as "PA" were not interested. Ideal conditions. Most eye-catching performance was by Avery, who was well inside previous best figures. Roberts also set a pb by 7secs. Other placings included: Men: 7 M Armstrong 4:02.17; 9 N Shrubb 4:08.31; 11 A Haynes 4:14.34; 13 C Breckon 4:16.24; 14 J Pearson 4:16.66  Split times (led by K Flannery) were: 63.2, 2:05.8 and 2:53.3 (bell). Women: 6 S Crowe 4:48.08; 7 A Hunter 4:48.83; 10 J Orr 4:51.85  Split times (led by Jon Archer): 72.3; 2:28.4 and 3:24.7 (bell).
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Hexham International Combined Events Meeting.
Tynedale Athletics Park.  Sat. 17th July.
Dean Macey is on course to break the Olympic Qualifying standard, after the halfway point in the Senior Mens' Decathlon, at yesterday's International Combined Events Meeting, at Hexham. The 2001 World bronze medallist, lies third with a score of 4012pts, behind William Frullani of Italy, who is well ahead of the field with 4332pts. Both athletes are after the qualifying mark of 8000pts, all though in reality Macey, would be more than happy with the B standard of 7700pts. After a tentative start with 11.34secs in the 100m, he leapt 7.33m in the Long Jump, threw the Shot 15.18m, cleared 1.95m in the High Jump and clocked 50.47secs in the 400m.
English Schools High Jump champion, Emma Morris of South Shields, leads the Under 20 Womens' Heptathlon, which also incorporates the North Eastern and Northern championship, by nearly 200pts. She started very well winning her two strongest events, the 100m Hurdles in 14.5secs, and High Jump (1.71m), and after a minor hitch in the Shot, easily won the 200m in 25.20secs.
With conditions being ideal after the first two hours of the meeting, there were large fields in the two BMC races. Steven Horn of Elswick won the Mens' race (3:53.01) from Ryan Stephenson of North Shields Poly (3:53.40) and Andy Toward of Morpeth (3:55.40).
Sam Hart (Gateshead) (4th in the English Schools 800m) clocked a personal best time of 4mins 35.51secs, to win the Womens' race, from R Woodnutt (Leeds) (4:38.86) and Ashley Gibson (Elswick) (4:40.63).

Additional Comments: This is report (by request) sent for Sunday Sun (18th July). However, it was not used, and pa version was included. However, only mention of Macey made. Weather very wet for first two hours, but eased off and was a beautiful afternoon. Very little wind throughout. Conditions plus setting up of photo finish, caused meeting to fall behind time, with Senior Decathlon starting an hour late (12.00). Meeting started at 9.30am, finishing at 6.50pm (90 mins late). Among other performances, Craig Crawford Glanville clocked 50secs in 400m of Junior Decathlon, but was only lying 6th. BMC fuller info/results see above. Found out that going on during meeting was North East Pole Vault competition. Results were: Sen M: M Christie 4.85m  U17: R Dixon 3.05m  U13: T Parkin 2.25m  U15G: S Scott 2.95m.
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Low Fell Angel View Run.
Thurs. 15th July.
Result.  Distance 5M.
1 D Robertson (Sun, M40) 26:24; 2 C McDonald (SSh) 28:18; 3 S Grey (unatt) 28:35; 4 D Armstrong (Els) 28:49; 5 P Goode (Salt) 28:50; 6 M Jones (SSh, M40) 28:53; 7 J Moore (Heat) 28:59; 8 J Dobson (Sun) 29:01; 9 Z Scott (Birt, U20) 29:06; 10 J Watson (Sun, M45) 29:25; 11 P Redman (Sun, M40) 29:42; 12 M Harrison (unatt) 29:52; 13 C Henderson (Morp, M40) 29:59; 14 C Dentice (Morp, M50) 30:05; 15 I Walton (Dur) 30:27
M55: A Ward (Morp) 35:12  M60: R Wilson (Sun) 32:43
Women: 1 M Stephenson (unatt) 33:13; 2 A Cantle (Sun Tri, W35) 33:57; 3 D Elliott (CleS, W45) 34:09; 4 J Elliott (Blay) 35:42; 5 A Race (unatt) 36:11; 6 G Richardson (unatt, W55) 41:18
W55: 2 S Kirkup (CleS) 41:47
Team: Sunderland 19
Under 15 Boys (1.7M).  1 R Cunningham (Birt) 9:15; 2 A Wear (Birt) 9:40; 3 R Kirkup (Blyth) 9:54
Under 13 Boys (1.2M).  1 G Ritchie (J&H) 7:05; 2 S Kirkup (Blyth) 7:34; 3 M Donnelly (unatt) 7:39
Under 11 Boys (0.7M).  1 M Bailes (Birt) 3:48; 2 N Newton (Gate) 3:54; 3 R Coyle (Birt) 3:55
Under 15 Girls (1.7M).  1 R Pottinger (Birt) 11:57; 2 C Donnan (Birt) 12:23; 3 F Hopkins (Birt) 12:47
Under 13 Girls (1.2M):  1 S-K Crowell (J&H) 7:22; 2 E Winter (J&H) 7:22; 3 E Murray (J&H) 7:29
Under 11 Girls (0.7M).  1 H Nagel (Birt) 3:44; 2 K Fanning (Birt) 4:09; 3 S Robinson (Birt) 4:11
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 19th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Only results sent due to time lapse. 76 finishers, which is lowest I can remember. However, much bigger turn-out in U11/15 races. Thanks to Low Fell computer team (including Kath Kelly) for results. Ted Joynson turned up late, and went off only 7mins ahead of field. He finished 76th in 60:03 (+ start). However I think he did not cover the full second loop, as he was no further behind, at halfway than at finish. Meeting marred by news of death of Jimmy Hedley, in hospital, on I think the early hours of same morning. He was 77. A minute's silence was obseved before start. Robertson took lead after about 400m. Mal Stephenson (surprisingly Brian Kirkley was in attendance) finished 46th in 38:37 (2nd M60) and David Tait finished 74th in 50:38. Apart from John Moore, Heaton were represented by Chris Auld (24th in 32:58) and Steve Lancaster (30th in 33:36).
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North Eastern Athletics League.
Gateshead International Stadium.  Wed. 14th July.
Results.
Senior Men: 200: 1 A Rogers (Sale) 22.5; 2 C Crawford-Glanville (Gate, U20) 23.5  800: 1 M Armstrong (Blay, U20) 1:57.7; 2 A Piggford (Hart, U20) 1:58.4; 3 L Timmins (Gosf, U20) 2:00.1  B: J Young (Morp, U17) 2:03.4. 5000: J Archer (Low F) 15:51.2  PV: M Christie (Sale) 4.80  LJ: M Wright (Gate) 6.06  JT: 1 I Burns (Gate) 55.10; 2 D Lillie (Sun) 45.08
Under 17 Men:  200: 1 A Dalby (Gate) 24.0; 2 D Wallace (H&P) 24.0  800: 1 A Stanton (SSh) 2:01.4; 2 W Roberts (Shil) 2:03.2  PV: G Hepple (H&P) 3.00  LJ: P Allen (H&P) 6.09  JT: 1 J Armstrong (Morp) 44.46; 2 D Barrett (Gate) 44.24
Under 15 Boys:  200: 1 A Hall (J&H) 24.4; 2 M Donnelly (Els) 25.0; 3 L Milburn (Morp) 25.3 800: C Parker (Gate) 2:18.0  PV: G Howard (Gate) 2.40  JT: S Reynolds (Black B) 43.11
Under 13 Boys: 200: J Dowson (Gate) 29.5  800: C Gaffney (N Ayc) 2:32.4
Senior Women:  200: 1 N Desai (Morp) 26.2; 2 V Wester (Gate, U20) 27.1  800: 1 S Crowe (Els, U20) 2:23.8; 2 H Patton (Gate, W40) 2:25.3  JT: 1 S Mohamed (J&H) 40.20; 2 R Skirrey (unatt)  31.35
Under 17 Women:   200: L Cowell (Sun) 26.4  800: A Snook (Shil) 2:23.0  LJ: 1 L Cowell 5.04; 2 Sarah Lamb (SSh) 4.93  TJ: 1 J Wilkinson (H&P) 9.93; 2 K Wilson (Birt) 9.20  JT: K Wilson 28.82
Under 15 Girls:  200: 1 V Holmes (Gate) 27.4; 2 N Pearson (H&P) 27.5  800: 1 S-K Crowell (J&H) 2:24.8; 2 E Spoor (Sun) 2:28.8  PV: S Scott (Gate) 2.90  JT: S Hopkinson (Birt) 19.60
Under 13 Girls:  200: C Grey (Dur) 28.7. 800: 1 K Avery (Shil) 2:31.4; 2 L Hewitson (Shil) 2:36.9; 3 S Wood (Dur) 2:38.3
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 19th July 2004).
Additional Comments: Only results sent due to time lapse. Weather bright but breezy. Only 5 started in 5000m (Steve White dropped out which left Mark McDonald 16:34.1, Andrew Lawrence (17:49a and Malcolm Thirlaway 18:37.4 as other finishers). Thought Pearson, won U15G 200. Photo finish (courtesy of Richard Hunter) was in evidence, but only worked with limited effect after this race. Other placings included: 800C: 7 G Harden (M40) 2:19.7  U17800: 7 K Thompson (U15) 2:09.4  SW: 200: 5 N Dawson 29.3  800: 8 J Battersby (W40) 2:32.2; 9 N Dawson 2:36.6.
Man of Match Awards: Male: Not yet decided. A choice between Armstrong (M), Stanton, Hall and Reynolds. Women: Cowell. Late news (from GP): Jed Armstrong's winning throw was 45.12m.
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Heaton Harriers Women Only Dene Run.
Mon. 12th July.
Durham University student, Aiveen Fox, running in the Morpeth Harriers colours, won last night's 14th Heaton Harriers Women Only Dene Run. In the damp conditions, Claire Smallwood of Jarrow and Hebburn, successful in the 5 previous years, soon headed the field, opening up a 50m lead after 2km. However, a recent lack of race fitness showed, as she was overhauled by her closest pursuers in the closing stages. Fox crossed the finish line with 7secs to spare over the strong finishing Michelle Holt of Sunderland. Sian Ellison also of Morpeth, took third place, ahead of Smallwood. Gwenda Cavill of Morpeth, was the leading veteran in 10th place, ensuring the Northumberland club, took the team trophy, from Jarrow and Hebburn, who had won the title for the previous 3 years.
Result.  Distance: 5.5km.
1 A Fox (Morp) 20:06; 2 M Holt (Sun) 20:13; 3 S Ellison (Morp) 20:20; 4 C Smallwood (J&H) 20:33; 5 A Hunter (J&H) 20:52; 6 G Adams (NSP) 21:26; 7 S Evans (J&H, U20) 21:36; 8 J Smith (Heat) 21:44; 9 M Stephenson (unatt) 21:55; 10 G Cavill (Morp, W40) 22:03; 11 L Walker (Walls) 22:06; 12 J Steele (Crook) 22:09; 13 N Dawson (Morp, U20) 22:24; 14 H Ross (unatt, W45) 22:32; 15 H Lambert (NSP, W45) 22:36
Further Veterans: W35: S Welsh (Morp) 23:22  W50: P Leslie (Heat) 25:06  W55: P Gold (Heat) 26:02  W60: K Dallinson (North'd FR) 28:53
Unattached: 3 A Mason 23:14; 4 M-L Ridley 24:52; 5 J Friend 24:54
Teams: 1 Morpeth 13; 2 Jarrow and Hebburn 16; 3 North Shields Poly
(Newcastle Journal: Tues. 13th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used but in small print. Results courtesy of George Ogle. Weather damp during race, but rain heavy from 5.30 - 7.00pm (exact opposite of what weather forecast said), which would have affected turn-out. 184 finishers (last time: 36:44). Better than 2003, but "Run" at nearby Gosforth Park, the day before, must affect entry (230 advance + approx 20 on night). Still a successful event (the classiest top ten, probably of all 14 promotions) and all credit to Mr and Mrs Mulliss for their efforts, plus of course George Routledge. Heaton's other performances were: 18 Janet Young 22:49; 27 Susan Auld 24:09; 33 Pauline Leslie; 46 Pam Gold; 55 Dawn Parker 26:38. Team were 4th ahead of Wallsend.
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Weekly Round-up.
(to 11th July).
Leading local results from A.A.A Championships (10th/11th July)are:
400: 6 J Deacon 46.80 (2nd in ht 46.53)  800: G Massingham 5th in heat (1:50.13)  1500: 1 C Mulvaney 3:50.14; 4 N McCormick 3:50.81 (Ht: 1 Mulvaney 3:46.52; 3 McCormick 3:47.25)  5000: 8 S Hepples 14:11.88  12 D Wardle 14:18.35  13 A Caine 14:18.94  400H: 4 L Collins 51.85 (2nd in ht 51.78); 7 R Smith 52.25 (2nd in ht)  LJ: 1 C Tomlinson 7.84m  SP: 3 N Elliott (Bord) 1.49m  W100: 6 S Deacon 11.85  200: 3 S Deacon 23.76  3000St: 3 S Thomas 10:16.28 (1 T Brown 10:13.19; 2 J Ankier 10:15.94)  DT: 7 C Moore-Griss 46.71m  HT: 2 S Webb 64.67m (1 L Shaw 68.11m)  5kmWk: 5 J Jackson 25:10.69.
Nice to see some new blood winning 800m and 1500m, but they are not yet anywhere quick enough.
At the Barnsley Open Meeting (11th Jul), NE results included: U17 LJ: 1 P Allen 6.19m  U15G 100: 3 N Pearson 13.1  800: 1 S-K Crowell 2:24.7
The Coquet Challenge 10km MT event (11th Jul), was won by Darren Purvis (33:32) from Les Atkinson (33:52) and Neil Armsworth (34:56). There were 98 finishers (last time: 70:39). Jimmy Bell was 6th (35:52), though veterans were not categorised. Rebecca Robinson was 1st lady (37:13) in 10th position, from Denise Todd (37:56) (13th), K Kelly (Aln) (45:07) and Gill Barry (45:39) (AW listed C Gilmore of J&H ! as third lady 44:57). Mal Stephenson finished 56th (47:59) (Brian was there). Heaton were represented by Howard Gold (30th in 42:47), Allen Mulliss (35th in 44:06), John Josephs (47th in 45:57) and Pam Gold (64th in 49:15/10th lady). Results courtesy of official website.
Ricky Wilson won Kilburn 7M (11th Jul) in 37mins 34secs, from Alisdair Tatham (39:15) and Mark Armstrong (who supplied results) (39:10). There were 164 finishers (last time: 67:18). The main story was that Sheila Allen returned to competition to win the Womens' race. She finished 28th in 45mins 40secs, with Erica Johnson 2nd lady (47:06) and C Jackson 3rd (49:54). There were two surprise category winners: Dave Waywell (Wesham) was 1st M60 (43:29) from Roger Wilson (47:50). Harold Dobson (Knaves) was 1st M65 (48:23) from Ian Barnes (49:53). Other personalities included: 103 Dave Whitmore 56:32 and 128 Denis Lawther 59:24. Eric Appleby in probably his last race (though unlikely) was 92nd and 1st M70 (54:32). (nb: AW listed C Wright (unatt) as 2nd lady in 46:02).
The Kielder 10km (?) (part of Wild Boar Challenge) was won by Ian Twaddle (41:20) from Syd Coxon (42:35) and Peter Milburn (n/t). Ray Laverick was 1st M70 (60:48) and Susan Milburn 1st lady (53:08).
Barry Stephenson won Orpington 10km (11th Jul) in 34mins 14secs, by a margin of  2mins 28secs.
The Sunshine Run Quayside 5km (7th Jul) was won by Simon O'Donnell (16:04) from Rob Walker (16:09), Matt Tomlinson (16:11), Neville Carr (16:20), C Morley (unatt) 16:38 and Billy Gilroy (16:43). Maxine Czarnecka was 1st lady (18:39) from Stacey Armstrong (19:04), Susan Milburn (19:09) (a better run), Heather Robinson (19:20) and Jacqui Elliott (19:58). There were about 650 finishers, which was down on previous years (these few details from Audrey Ogle).
The North East had a good day at the National Police Championships at Colchester (7th Jul).
Leading results: HJ: 1 Stephen Gill (Northb) 1.75m  SP: 1 Paul Reed (Northb) 15.41m  DT: 1 P Reed 52.64m; 3 Paul Corrigan (Northb) 37.57m  W100: 2 Denise Knox (Cleve) 13.2  200: 2 D Knox 26.7  400: 1 D Knox 62.7  SP: 2 Nicola Baker (Northb) 10.62m  DT: 2 N Baker 37.58m
The Summer Coast 5km at Redcar (7th Jul), was won by Ricky Wilson (15:53) by a margin of 1min 7secs. Other category winners included M50: G Bell (Darl) 18:43 and M65: M Harper (N Marske) 21:36.  Alison Raw was 1st lady (18:22) from Louise Trainor (19:28). Lynn Woods was 1st W55 in 24:00. About 90 runners, but for some reason, full results not e-mailed this time.
The Offerton 10km at Stockport (7th Jul) was won by Lee Hurst (33:07) from Andy Caine (33:51).
The Saltwell Fell Race (6th Jul) (no idea this was on) was won by Fred Smith (42:50) from Phil Addyman (43:53). Karen Robertson was 1st lady (49:18).  The Guisborough Grunt was won by J Blackett (NYM) (39:10), with Alison Raw 1st lady (45:33).
Steve Platts was 4th in the Milton Keynes 10km (6th Jul) in 31mins 59secs behind S Body (Bedford) (31:02), with David Miles 3rd (31:37). Platts did however, win the incorporated East Midlands Grand Prix Series.
At the Trafford Open Meeting (6th Jul), Chris Mulvaney won 800 (1:50.42), with Matthew Nicholson 7th (1:55.48).  Tom Settle won B event (1:56.22). Andy Caine was 5th in 1500 (3:56.80) and Neil Wilkinson was 2nd in 3000 (8:28.3) behind Chris Cariss (8:23.2).
Leading results from NYSD League at Darlington (6th Jul) were: SM: 3000: 1 R Cole 8:58.0  U17 400: 1 A Lagan 52.3  3000: 1 R Stevenson 9:13.9  SW 3000: 1 L Jackson 10:10.3; 2 C Summersgill 10:30.1; 3 J Orr 10:30.5
Most of info courtesy of AW.
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English Schools Track and Field Championships.
Gateshead International Stadium.  Day 2. Sat. 10th July.
Durham and Cleveland had good cause to celebrate, on the second day of the English Schools Track and Field Championships, at Gateshead on Saturday.
Durham took 3 gold medals, while Cleveland won the Group C Junior and Senior Boys' trophies and were joint winners with Bedfordshire, in the overall competition.
The Championships were returning to the North East for the first time in nearly thirty years, and although overcast most of the time, there was little rain and thankfully on finals day, there was little wind.
Starting Durham's gold medal run, was Lewis Robson of Biddick College, Washington. Successful in the Junior 400m at Nottingham, 2 years ago, Robson took the Intermediate title, impressively pulling away from his rivals in the final 30m. He bettered his previous figures, which were set when winning a recent Heptathlon competition, by a full second.
Emma Morris of St Josephs School, Hebburn, the recent A.A.A champion, won the Senior Girls' High Jump, with a lifetime best clearance of 1.81m. However, this was still 1cm short of the standard required, to have taken her to this week's World Junior Championships, in Italy. Durham gained another High Jump gold when Philip Collins (Carmel College, Darlington), a relative novice in competitive athletics, won the Junior High Jump on countback. Durham gained another medal when Laura McMichael was promoted to third place in the Intermediate 300m Hurdles, after the winner was disqualified.
Cleveland, gained the most medals, though there were no gold. Yusuf Aliu, who lost his balance in the final strides of the Junior Boys' 100m, took the silver, with team mate Richard Kilty finishing third. The Sprint Relay team of Adam Allison, Kilty, Joe Corrigan and Aliu also took the bronze medal. James Minter was a close 2nd in the Senior 800m, with a personal best time, and Jonathon Taylor was 3rd in the Inter 1500m. Gavin Hill, the 2003 Intermediate champion, finished 3rd in the Senior Discus.
Host county Northumberland, who can be proud of staging a very successful Championships,  had to be satisfied with two bronze medals. Kieran Flannery was 3rd in the Senior 400m Hurdles and more surprisingly Lewis Timmins smashed his personal best time, to finish 3rd in the Senior 3000m. Special mention should also be given to Jenny Graham (4th in the Inter 200m), Ryan Stephenson (4th in Senior 1500m), and Jonathan Young, who also easily clocked a personal best, when finishing 7th in the Inter 3000m.
The Fleary family provided Cumbria's success with A.A.A champion, Joseph winning the Senior 110m Hurdles and younger sister Rachael finishing 2nd in the Junior Javelin
Selected Results.
Senior Boys:  200: 1 M Olundo-Mendez (Hants) 21.66; 4 D Daniel (Cleve) 21.87  800: 1 S Fennell (Kent) 1:52.22; 2 J Minter (Cleve) 1:52.37  1500: 1 M Smart (Herts) 3:53.4; 4 R Stephenson (North'd) 3:56.25  3000: 1 M Barnes-Smith (Suff) 8:29.36; 3 L Timmins (North'd) 8:32.52  110H: 1 J Fleary (Cumb) 14.24  400H: 1 E Harrison (Kent) 53.14; 3 K Flannery (North'd) 53.78  DT: 1 A Thomas (W Mids) 51.82; 3 G Hill (Cleve) 48.39
Inter Boys: 400: 1 L Robson (Dur) 48.20  800: 1 G Baker (Leics) 1:52.81; 6 A Lagan (N Yorks) 1:56.36  1500: 1 L Cox (Hants) 3:58.22; 3 J Taylor (Cleve) 4:00.65  3000: 1 A Hickey (Essx) 8:30.39; 7 J Young (North'd) 8:53.80; 8 A Coffer (Dur) 8:57.51; 9 A Duffield (N Yorks) 8:59.74  4 x 100: 1 Surrey 42.67; 5 Northumberland 44.19
Junior Boys:  100: 1 J Alaka (Kent) 11.14; 2 Y Aliu (Cleve) 11.31; 3 R Kilty (Cleve) 11.43  HJ: 1 P Collins (Dur) 1.84  HT: 1 J Stockton (Kent) 53.54; 6 A Simpson (Dur) 40.77  4 x 100: 1 London 44.53; 3 Cleveland 45.11
Senior Girls:  800: 1 H Beard (Herts) 2:09.21; 4 S Hart (Cleve) 2:12.36  HJ: 1 E Morris (Dur) 1.81; 4 C Huck (Cumb) 1.69
Inter Girls:  200: 1 J Duck (Northants) 23.80; 4 J Graham (North'd) 25.51  300H: 1 E Bennett (Som) 44.54; 3 L McMichael (Dur) 45.39
Junior Girls:  75H: 1 A Helsby (Mers) 11.21; 5 S Coleby (Dur) 11.52  JT: 1 P Lundgren (Herts) 35.43; 2 R Fleary (Cumb) 33.46
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 12th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Conratulations to all medallists.Results courtesy of  Joe Lee (paper version + website).
Weather was damp at times but little wind especially in early session. Overall trophy results courtesy of Andy Ward initially (though not quite accurate). Cleveland and Bedford were joint winners in Senior Boys' contest. Overall Cleveland 4th (behind Gloucestershire). Also (courtesy of website) Northumberland 3rd in Senior Boys (Group B) and Cumbria 1st in Junior Girls (Group C). Robson misses Schools International as he is on holiday, therefore for first time in many years, no North East representative in this event. Excellent run by Timmins, who was only 7th with 500m remaining. Scott Henderson fell at last Hurdle, when lying 2nd or 3rd. Durham Inter Girls Relay team, who were quite strong on paper, dropped baton in heats. Given the ideal conditions, surprised that IG 3000m winner Emily Pidgeon (a normally aggressive runner) did not go for record. She only broke away after 600m and was being closed on at finish, just breaking 10mins (Later found from AW, she was suffering from cold). Stacey Smith did not contest JG 800m final (she had bad reaction to some pain killers), but did carry the flag when leading the parade, along with Kirk Wilson (who dropped out of SB 1500m, with 2 laps remaining) and another girl (not sure who?). Not sure of line-up on Northumberland IB Relay team. I thought Dean Daniel was a clear third in 200m, but photo finish proved otherwise. First two in this event competed in A.A.A Championships, the day after. Other performances included: SB HJ: 7 J Stacey 1.95m and SG LJ: 7 R Abbs 5.34m. Was expecting Adrian Holliday to run SB Steeplechase, but he was another absentee. Among the celebrity guests were Jonathon Edwards, Paul Dickinson and David Moorcroft, the first two I think on Friday only. Among the celebrity stewards were Ted Baty, Tom Hanson and Natalie Dawson.

As a special bonus, listed below is Sunday Sun report (11th July).
The region had a successful time on the second day of the English Schools Track and Field Championships, at Gateshead International Stadium, with Durham taking the main honours. They provided three gold medallists, with two in the High Jump. Lewis Robson from Biddick College, Washington, the 2002 Junior champion, impressively pulled away from his rivals in the last 30m, to win the Intermediate 400m in a time of 48.20secs, taking a full second off his previous best figures.
Emma Morris of St Josephs School, Hebburn, the recent A.A.A champion, won the Senior Girls' High Jump, with a lifetime best clearance of 1.81m. However, this was still 1cm short of the standard required, to have taken her to this week's World Junior Championships, in Italy. Philip Collins (Carmel College, Darlington), a relative novice in competitive athletics, won the Junior High Jump on countback, with a leap of 1.84m.
Laura McMichael (Durham) crossed the line in 4th place in the 300m Hurdles (45.39) but was awarded the bronze medal, after the winner was disqualified.
Cleveland, joint winners of the overall minor counties' award, gained several minor medals. Yusuf Aliu, who lost his balance in the final strides of the Junior Boys' 100m, took the silver medal (11.31), with Richard Kilty third (11.43). James Minter was a close 2nd in the Senior 800m, with a personal best time of 1min 52.37secs. Jonathon Taylor was 3rd in the Inter 1500m (4:00.65). Gavin Hill, winner of the Intermediate title in 2003, finished 3rd in the Senior Discus (48.39m).
For good measure, the Junior Boys Relay team of Adam Allison, Kilty, Joe Corrigan and Aliu, took third place
Host county Northumberland had to be satisfied with two bronze medals. Kieran Flannery was 3rd in the Senior 400m Hurdles (53.78) and more surprisingly Lewis Timmins smashed his personal best time, to finish 3rd in the Senior 3000m (8:32.52).
The Fleary family provided Cumbria's success with Jordan winning the Senior 110m Hurdles (14.24) and younger sister Rachael finishing 2nd in the Junior Javelin (33.46m).
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English Schools Track and Field Championships.
Gateshead International Stadium.  Day 1.  Fri. 9th July
Durham's Graham Jackson was the region's only medallist on the first day of the English Schools Championships, at Gateshead International Stadium. Jackson, the 2002 Intermediate champion and 2003 Senior silver medallist, had to settle for third place in the Triple Jump. The winner of the event was Graeme Matthews of  Merseyside, who was beaten by Durham Johnson student, Jackson in the recent North of England championship.
With all the track finals being contested today, Lewis Robson looks likely to add to Durham's medal tally, after winning his semi final of the Intermediate 400m in a time of 49.64secs. Robson won the Junior 400m title in 2002. Cleveland should also gain medals today. Yusuf Aliu (11.26 in Junior 100m), Jonathon Taylor (4:05.63 in Intermediate 1500m), James Minter (1:53.60 in Senior 800m) and Scott Henderson (56.3 in Inter 400m Hurdles) were all impressive heat/semi winners of their respective events.
Selected Final results.
Senior Boys: TJ: 1 G Matthews (Mers) 14.58; 3 G Jackson (Dur) 14.36
Inter Boys:  HJ: T Mather (Derby) 1.93; 6 J Hall (Dur) 1.90
Senior Girls:  DT: 1 L Therin (Som) 41.07; 5 L Tucker (North'd) 38.67
Junior Girls: HJ: 1 A Newton (Hants) 1.61; 4 S Dixon (Cumb) 1.58
(Newcastle Journal: Sat. 10th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Results courtesy of Joe Lee. Weather overcast but mainly dry, quite cool with swirling wind. Not as good an opening day as usual for region, but some good heat performances. Two notable absentees were Craig Crawford-Glanville in 400m Hurdles (had been violently sick), and very disappointingly title-holder Katrina Wootton in SG 1500m. Stacey Smith was 2nd in JG 800m heat (2:14.9 manual time), but fell over before line and crawled over. She was treated by first aid and did not contest final. There were an amazing amount of falls, especially in Hurdles events. Lauren Dewdney also lost balance in JG 75H semi. Kieran Flannery looked uncomfortable in having to run heat. A long day with first event (10.00am) and final event (6.50pm). Just missing finals were: SM800: Ht: 3 MArmstrong 1:55.78; 4 A Piggford 1:56.67  Ht: 3 S Pogue 1:56.93  JB800: Ht: 2 M Kay 2:05.74  S/f:: 3 M Kay 2:06.66
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Tynedale 10km Road Race.
Ovingham.  Wed. 7th July.
Result.
1 M Openshaw (Birch) 30:56; 2 D Robertson (Sun, M40) 32:22; 3 S Potts (Sun) 33:13; 4 M Thompson (Gate) 33:45; 5 T Brannon (NSP) 33:50; 6 S Pigford (CleS) 34:04; 7 P Roper (unatt, M45) 34:45; 8 A Dougal (Tyne) 34:46; 9 G Moore (NSP) 34:50; 10 T Mellor (NSP, M40) 34:55; 11 P Given (unatt) 34:59; 12 Alyson Dixon (CleS) 35:07; 13 S Grey (unatt) 35:09; 14 R Barclay (Blyth) 35:11; 15 M Jones (SSh, M40) 35:16
Further Veterans: M45: 2 D Nicholson (Els) 36:01; 3 B Allsopp (Walls) 36:42  M50: I Scott (Quak) 35:34; 2 T McPhail (Walls) 36:49; 3 R Hall (Blyth) 37:22  M55: 1 M McNally (Els) 35:30; 2 E Baldwin (Dur) 38:38; 3 M Walker (Gosf) 38:44  M60: 1 T O'Gara (Walls) 40:14; 2 M Relton (NE Vets) 41:31  M65: 1 G Smith (Gate) 43:28; 2 B Cordes (Morp) 45:36  M70: 1 R Laverick (Aur) 49:59
Teams: 1 Sunderland 20; 2 North Shields Poly 22; 3 Blyth 77
Women: 1 A Dixon 35:07; 2 H Wootton (Newc U) 36:02; 3 C Smallwood (J&H) 37:36; 4 M Holt (Sun) 37:37; 5 J Nutt (Els) 38:21; 6 A Hunter (J&H) 38:42; 7 S Morley (Tyne, W35: 39:04; 8 S Ellison (Morp) 39:31; 9 G Adams (NSP) 39:51; 10 S Evans (J&H, U20) 40:29; 11 G Cavill (Morp, W40) 40:39; 12 Y Thiru (Gosf, W35) 41:08
Further Veterans: 1 H Lambert (NSP) 41:40; 2 H Ross (unatt) 42:06; 3 S Milburn (N Ayc) 42:43  W50: 1 A Potts (Blyth) 43:47  W55: 1 S Cain (Blay) 47:38  W60: 1 C Lee (Gosf) 44:51; 2 K Stewart (NSP) 49:38  W65: 1 E Armstrong (Tyne) 49:41
Teams: 1 Jarrow and Hebburn 19; 2 Morpeth 34; 3 North Shields Poly 50
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 12th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Only results (courtesy of George Ogle) sent due to time lapse. Weather overcast and quite blustery, but remained dry. 548 finishers (last time 71:12). Openshaw led by 40m past school (slightly short of 1M). Alyson D was just outside pb time. Dave Whitmore finished 334th in 48:12. Heaton performances were: 27 John Moore 36:05; 98 Jeff Wilson 40:10; 103 Par Bhogal 40:19; 130 Steve Lancaster 40:26; 196 Allen Mulliss 43:27; 218 D Wright 44:01; 245 Ruth Sills 44:59 (28L); 256 Jane Grundy 45:23 (33L); 278 Pauline Leslie 46:05 (38L) (2nd W50); 361 Scott McEntee 49:36; 382 Helen Mitford 50:43 (69L); 392 Marg Finn 51:10 (75L)
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City of Sunderland Sport in Parks Multi Terrain Series.
Hylton Castle. Wed. 7th July.
Result.  Distance 4.5km.
1 B Rushworth (Sun, M40) 13:22; 2 T Doughty (Sun, M40) 13:28; 3 T Field (Sun) 13:58; 4 M Donkin (Sun) 14:08; 5 C McDonald (SSh) 14:30; 6 G Lancaster (Sun) 14:35; 7 R Rush (Sun, M40) 14:45; 8 B McMillan (Clare) 14:53
Further Veterans: M45: P Morgan (SSh) 15:23  M50: B Bosher (Sun) 16:03  M60: R Wilson (Sun) 16:49
Women: 1 D Elliott (CleS, W40) 17:29; 2 L Burnie (Gate) 19:21
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 12th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Info courtesy of Kevin Carr. Only results sent due to time lapse. 51 runners, but bad clash with other events. Apparently there was a third Woman, but she was a long way back and not timed.
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Veterans-A.A North East Track and Field League.
Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.  Mon. 5th July.
Selected Results.
M40: 100: 1 M Wilson (Hart) 12.6; 2 M Telford (Walls) 12.9  400: M Telford 56.1 1500: G Harden (Sun) 4:45.4  SP: P Young (M&C) 8.53  DT: P Young 31.53
M45:  100: A Readman (H&P) 12.5  400: A Readman 59.1  LJ: A Readman 4.70  SP: 1 K Ridley (Birt) 8.39; 2 D Maggs (Gate) 8.07  DT: D Maggs 30.36
M50:  100: S Todner (H&P) 13.3  400: S Todner 59.6  1500: A Jenkins (Morp) 4:58.0  SP: J Wild (R&Z) 10.70  DT: J Wild 40.04
M55:  SP: T Hudson (J&H) 11.12  DT: T Hudson 34.45
M60:  100: R Smoult (NE Vets) 14.1. JT: G Wood (Dur) 27.74
M70:  100: B Parnaby (NE Vets) 15.3  400: B Parnaby 73.9  1500: E Appleby (Heat) 6:30.1
M75:  SP: R Laidler (Sun) 7.60  JT: R Laidler 27.14
W40:  1500: L Marr (Tyne) 5:29.9
(Newcastle Journal: Mon. 12th July 2004).

Additional Comments: Only results sent due to time lapse. Weather was dry and overcast. Slight  wind  Poor turn-out. Notable non-competitors were Denis Field and Reg Checkley. Allen Mulliss clocked 5:34.8 in 1500m.
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Weekly Round-up
(to 4th July).
At the UK Womens' League Division 1 match, at Birmingham (4th Jul), several of the regions' athletes were in action. Nisha Desai competing for Trafford (3rd), won the B 400m Hurdles (63.62), and was 4th in the 400m (56.3). Shirley Webb won the Hammer (66.75m) and Susan Deacon (Edinburgh WM) won the 100 (11.4).
Border were unfortunately last in the Division 2 fixture at Coventry, with no top three A string placing. However, Kelly Rodmell performed with credit finishing 5th in 400 (59.9), 7th in 1500 (4:58.5) and 4th in B Hammer (32.94m).
The Les Allcorn 10km at Alnwick was won by Neol Armsworth (35:46), 2nd was D Armstrong (Els) 36:25, with J Dobson (Sun) 3rd (36:51). Morpeth won team event. Vicky Russell was leading lady (43:54) from Michelle Woodley (44:23). Alnwick were first team. (Late News from AW).
Local results from British League Division 1 match at Birmingham (3rd Jul) included: 200:B: 2 J Stewart (Sale) 21.78  800: 5 A Borsumato (Sale) 1:55.29  400H: 2 R Smith (NEB) 52.80. Belgrave won match, Sale (4th) and Newham (6th).
At Eton, Trafford won Division 2 match (350), from Windsor SE&H 338 and Border 337. Local Border performances included: 200: 2 C Telford 21.7  400: 1 R Yusif 47.3  LJ: 2 C Weitz 6.77
Local performances from the Junior International at Manchester, included: 200: 5 D Daniel (gst) 21.63  400: 3 R Buck 47.31  3000: 2 R McLeod 8:25.90  HJ: 3 E Morris 1.74   JT: 3 L Doran 60.82
Alisdair Tatham won the Burn Valley Half Marathon (3rd Jul) in a time of 81mins 3secs.
All info courtesy of AW.
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North of England Track and Field League.
Division 1 at Gateshead.  Sun. 4th July.
Gateshead Harriers narrowly lost to league-leaders Leeds City, at yesterday's third North of England League Division 1 match at the International Stadium. The Leeds team were strengthened by the inclusion of International Javelin thrower, Mick Hill, whose throw of 74.72m was good enough to easily win the competition. Hill was aiming for the Olympic qualifying distance of 81m, but the wet conditions put paid to any top quality performances, especially on the field. Despite yesterday's result, Gateshead still lie 4th in the table and must perform as well again at the final fixture, in order to have any chance of taking part in the National League qualifying competition.
Gateshead were ably assisted by Chris Jefferson, who won the Long and Triple Jump, Chris Boundy (1st in Pole Vault) and World veteran champion Peter Gordon, who had a belated start to the season, when winning the Discus. Kieran Flannery, who this Saturday aims for the English Schools' title at the same venue, easily won the 400m Hurdles. Steve Redshaw and Craig Crawford-Glanville gained maximum points in the 400m.
Gateshead's women were arguably stronger than the men. Titi Ameobi and Vicky Carmichael gained maximum points in the sprints, and Philippa McCrea won the 800m and 1500m. Nicola Baker (Discus) and Leah Weatheritt (Hammer) also gained victories in their respective events.     ,
1 Leeds City 417.5; 2 Gateshead 409.5; 3 Blackpool and Fylde 356.5; 4 Rotherham 326.5; 5 Preston 315; 6 Pendle 158
Selected Results.
100: 1 C Dickinson (Pres) 11.2; 3 A Chapple (Gate) 11.5  B: 2 S Haley (Gate) 11.5  200: 1 L Barnes (Blackpl) 22.8; 3 A Chapple 22.8  400: 1 S Redshaw (Gate) 50.5  B: 1 C Crawford Glanville (Gate, U20) 51.2  800: 1 S Dirrane (Leeds) 1:56.3; 3 C Parr (Gate) 1:58.2  B: 1 M Elliott (Gate, U20) 1:58.3  110H: 1 M Allison (Leeds) 17.0; 2 J Stacey (Gate, U20) 17.3  400H: 1 K Flannery (Gate, U20) 54.6  HJ: 1 P Nelson (Roth) 1.80 ; 2= C Jefferson (Gate) 1.60  B: 3= M Wright (Gate) 1.60  PV: 1 C Boundy (Gate) 4.00  B: 1 J Stacey 3.10   LJ: 1 C Jefferson 6.20  B: 1 M Wright 5.94  TJ: C Jefferson 13.09  B: 1 G Simpson (Gate) 11.88  SP: 1 C Sturrock (Gate, U20) 14.00  B: 1 A Rutland (Gate) 11.27  DT: 1 P Gordon (Gate, M50) 44.69  B: 1 A Rutland 39.04  HT: 1 M Gulliver (Leeds) 48.24; 2 D Maggs (Gate, M45) 39.29     JT: 1 M Hill (Leeds) 74.72; 2 I Burns (Gate) 57.77  B: 3 H Grime (Gate) 31.67  4 x 400: 1 Gateshead 3:28.3
Women:  100: 1 T Ameobi (Gate) 12.4  B: 1 V Carmichael (Gate) 12.8  200: 1 T Ameobi 25.5  B: 1 V Carmichael 25.7  400: 1 L Newton (Blackpl) 59.1; 2 N Youden (Gate) 59.6  B: 1 S Youden (Gate) 61.8  800: 1 P McCrea (Gate) 2:15.9  B: 2 H Patton (Gate) 2:24.8  1500: 1 P McCrea 4:47.5  400H: 1 S McCrea (Gate) 73.1  LJ: 1 K Parr (Leeds) 5.41; 3 S McCrea 4.61  SP: 1 B Staniland (Leeds, U17) 10.44; 2 L Weatheritt (Gate) 10.25  B: 1 C Ellis (Gate) 9.60  DT: 1 N Baker (Gate) 35.84  B: 1 S Dodd (Gate, U17) 28.75  HT: 1 L Weatheritt (Gate) 36.62  B: 1 E Foster (Gate) 35.69  JT: 1 B Staniland 29.28; 2 L Weatheritt 27.60   4 x 100: 1 Gateshead 51.0  4 x 400: 1 Gateshead 4:06.6
League Standings: 1 Leeds City 18; 2 Rotherham 13; 3 Blackpool & Fylde 12; 4 Gateshead 10.5; 5 Preston 6.5; 6 Pendle 3
(Newcastle Journal: 5th July 2004).

Additional Comments: All info used. Weather ok early on, but a couple of very heavy showers, later which gave infield a saturating. Heavy rain when Hill was throwing. Bright and almost windless when dry. S McCrea was also third in 100H and High Jump. Richard Hunter was trying out his new Photo Finish system, but travelled across to Jarrow, at least twice to compete for Tynedale in Division 4 fixture. He won Pole Vault and 110m Hurdles (17.0). Gateshead Girls Relay teams were: 4 x 100: N Youden, V Carmichael, S Youden and T Ameobi  4 x 400: S Youden, H Patton, P McCrea and N Youden.
Heard that Division 2 match at Darlington, had to be abandoned (not enough events completed to declare a result). Late news: Result was given for 16 events: 1 Middlesbrough AC; 2 Morpeth; 3 New Marske; 4 Nestle Rowntrees; 5 Durham City; 6 Skyrac
Individual Results included:  800: 1 K Desai (Morp) 1:59.7 3000St: 1 D Swinburne (Morp) 9:43.5  DT: 1 P Reed (Morp) 47.40m; 2 L Richards (M'bro) 43.64m  W800: 1 S Ellison (Morp) 2:24.1  3000: 1 R Smith (Dur) 10:25.6; 2 S Ellison 10:33.0  400H: 1 C Eyeington (M'bro) 66.7  LJ: 1 R Abbs (Dur) 5.09m
Division 3 result at Middlesbrough was (no points given): 1 Scarborough; 2 Houghton and Peterlee; 3 Hartlepool Burn Road; 4 Seaton; 5 Border B; 6 North Shields Poly. Only individual performance of note was HT: 1 D Little 52.50m
Division 4 result was  1 Richmond and Zetland 275; 2 Tynedale 253; 3 Tyneside Composite 241; 4 Birtley 145
Other individual performances were: 100/200/400: 1 A Rogers (TC) 11.1/22.2/49.0  800: M Armstrong (TC) 1:57.7  JT: D Burns (Tyne) 45.36m  W HT: 1 K Wilson (Birt) 34.10m. Extra info from AW.
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