OLYMPIC GAMES.
THE SWIMMING EVENTS, CHAMPION SECOND IN HIS HEAT. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright, STOCKHOLM, July 0. At tho Olympic Games, in tho ladies 100 metres swimming race, Miss WilheL mina Wylie and Mass Fanny Durack, of Australia, won their heats, tho latter in 71 4-sth seconds, which is a record for ladies. In the semi-final of the 1500 metres swimming race, in tho first heat Hodgson (Canada) was first, and Hardwick (Australia) third. Iv tho second heat, Lastorrcs (Hungary) was first, and Champion (New Zealand) second. Longworth (Australia) did not start. Thosomi-linal for the men's 100 metres swimming raco has been postponed till July Kith. The" contestants include Hardwick. Healy, Longworth. of Australia, and Kahanamoka (a Hawaiian), THE RELAY RACE. (Received July 10th, 10.30 u-.iu.) STOCKHOLM, July 10. Iv the final of the -100 metres Relay Race (teams of four), Britain was first, in 12 seconds, and Sweden second.
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Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14404, 11 July 1912, Page 7
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