ATHLETICS.
j ♦ Two Victorian long-dista'nco runners, George Blake and \ ietor Aitketn, who intend to tako pirt in the Windsor to London race connected with the 'Olympic gamrs in July, left by Hhe Persic last ive&k. They were accomparwd by Hill, who will act for the p/edetytrians in the capacity of iioiior'ary manager of their athletic affairs. Besides taking part iji tho long-tlir-taiiop event mentioned, Blaio an<l Aitken will compote m scone of tho Olympic games, while t-io former will, j if cii-i,u.ms.taucee permit, appear in tho boxing ring as a light-weight contestant.
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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 136099, 25 April 1908, Page 3
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