SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP.
— A WIS FOR CAVILL, OF N.S.W. (Per 1 'rests A.swciation. O >/•;/>'/<;ht.) London, .July 17. In a contest for the five miles aniatenr swimming championship of the world on the Thames Percy Cavill, of New South Wales, defeated the American champion. He won the race after a close contest in 1 hour 6 minutes seconds, creating a new record.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 376, 19 July 1897, Page 3
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61SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP. Hastings Standard, Issue 376, 19 July 1897, Page 3
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