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Mahar Cup To Marlborough

The Mahar Cup, symbol of athletics and cycling supremacy in the Seddon Shield districts, changed hands for the first time in eight years this season. Marlborough, who had earlier in the season beaten Nelson in the Hester Shield, claimed the cup from Nelson at Trafalgar Park. But Nelson dominated the senior track events and the Dixon Brothers, John and Rodney, provided some of the highlights in the distance events. Both set records - John in the 5000 metres and Rodney in the 1500 metres. All round Marlborough was too strong and thoroughly deserved the victory.

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John Dixon shadowed international, Eddie Gray, Greymouth, for most of the 5000 metres before surging away for an easy win. Here the tenseness and pressure of the battle show on their faces

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John Dixon strides past the post to win the senior 5000 metres in a record 14min 30.1sec.

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Cyclists prepare for the mile scratch

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David Bosselman sucks in air as he takes second in the junior 1500 metres

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Don Palatchie wins an event from his Marlborough team mate, Donald Win

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Stuart llles, Nelson, racing for the line

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This is the Patchett Pounce, similar to the Fosbury Flop except performed by Marlborough's Margaret Patchett, not the American Olympic gold medal winner

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Every muscle straining Gary Peacock pounds for victory in the men's 200 metres

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Brian Jacobsen, centre, leads Rod Dixon and G. Howart, Greymouth, in the early stages of the 1500 metres. Jacobsen was second and Howart third

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A happy Rod Dixon wins the men's 1500 metres in a record 3min. 59.1 sec.

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Stephen Patchett wins the junior 1500 metres for Marlborough

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By a close margin Gail Patchett wins the women's 200 metres from L. Allbrett, Westport

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Hard working officials and reporters

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Rex Ashwell clears the bar to give Marlborough a win in the senior high jump

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Senior javelin champ for many years, Colin Warren, Westport, surveys the scene