The three matches arranged between Myers, of America, and George, of England, are for 1000 yds, 1,260yd5, and I,sooyds. The first distance was won easily by Myers by 6yds, in 2min 18 4 5 sec. A Reuter's telegram informs us that the second event, at I,sooyds, came off yesterday, and Myers again proved victorious, winning by half a-yard. Time, 2min 46 2-5 sec.
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Evening Star, Issue 7179, 5 April 1887, Page 3
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63Untitled Evening Star, Issue 7179, 5 April 1887, Page 3
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