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Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 633, 9 October 1909, Page 12

With Marathon races figuring no largely in athletic doings in the United States; it is, not surprising that long-distance records theroinro being vigorously assailed. Oni) Sydney Hatch, of Chicago, has , established a new' amateur figure.that is.not likely to be disputed locally in running 100 miles in 13 hours 26 minutes 30 seconds. "Whittaker's" gives the previous best as follows:—Amateur:' J. Saundors,- 17 hours 38 minutes 14 seconds. .Professional: C. Rowcll, 13 hours 26 minutes. 14 ■ seconds. Both were American performances mado in 1882.

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