SPORTS AND GAMES
SWIMMING. CORAL GABLES (Florida), Feb. 6. Adolf Keifer, of Chicago, set a world record of 61 6-10 seconds, for 100 yards backstroke, over a 25 yards course. The new distance was recently recognised by the International Swimming Federation.
CYCLJNG HANDICAPS. Following are the handicaps' for the Greymouth Cycling Club’s meeting tomorrow evening:— A Grade 1 mile and 2 miles: P. Duffy scr., scr.; D. Morland scr., scr.; J. Archer 50, 90; M. Malone GO, 110; M. Sheldon. 70, 120; V. Hogarth 79, 120; R. Mclntyre. 80, 140; J. Lamont 100, 170; R. Pascoe 130, 240; J. Cooper 130, 240; C. Furness 130, 240. B Grade, half mile and one mile: F. Shrives scr.. scr.; K. Fisher 10, 16; K. Moore 20. 35; R. Little 20, 35; I). McG.irr 25.- 45: D. Grenfell 30, ’ 50; A. Mehrtens 35, GO; N. Hopkins 35. GO; G. Nelson, G. Bennett, A. Hunter, G. W. White, A. Hahn, Horrack, McClure 40, 70.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 7 February 1939, Page 8
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