From his Eastern connexions, as well as from a Scottish point of view, interest centres _principally in the activities of E. H. Liddell. He above all others is the "British Hope' in the Olympic Games. During the last few weeks he has proved' conclusively that he is the greatest of all the sprinters at the country's disposal, and not! since the days of Lieut. Halswelle has there been a runner of such immense possibilities. Will) he play football next season? Up to this year it was purely a personal matter with Liddell, but now he is a national asset.and the country cannot afford to lose his—services through a football injury. He recognizes that it would be court ing disaster to do so, and is wisely taking the safe course. He will undoubtedly be a big Icss_ to Edinburgh University and Scottish football. It would he a great distinction for Edinburgh University to produce Scotland's second Olympic titleholder. Lieut. Halswelle is the
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.