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won both his events with ridiculous ea?*-, there being nobody among the other thro* competitors on each occasion to eitumt lam seriously. Although Godfrey (Manawatu' hang on to the champion's heels in dogged fashion. Kose took the outside running, and generally regarded his tasks with unconcern." Ojice he obtained the lead, the champion made no effort to increase his advantage Till coming into the straight. Then lengthening his sis-feet stride by another six inches, and putting his head down against the wind, he sailed home amid thunderous cheers.
The one mile walk -was a mighty duel between Dalzell and Lankey (both Dannevirkei. aod they paced heel to heel all the way. I)alzell. last year* champion, winning by a touch.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 79, 5 April 1926, Page 3
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121LATE NEWS. Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 79, 5 April 1926, Page 3
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