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Arne Borg, one of the greatest swimmers ever developed, has made a remarkable comeback. Borg joined the professional ranks after the 1928 Olympic Games, but became so crippled with rheumatism that he could only hobble around on crutches. He is now reported to have not only i ompletely recovered, but is said to be swimming faster than ever. He vas credited recently with 4.44 for 400 metres, which is three seconds faster than Jean Taris’ official world’s ;e----cord. Borg has thrown out a. challenge to swim anyone from 200 metres to a mile. American sporting promoters have seized the opportunity, and aie endeavouring to get Johnny Weismuller interested, but with what success is not known. LAZY DAYS. j Spring spells laziness. Limbs feel listless, Too 1 weary to work, Too tired to play. Fresh energy is needed. Recharge the human battery With Marshall’s Fospberiine, The great tonic food for nerves. ‘ 'Marshall’s” revitalises' the whole system, Puts you on your Itoes. But be sure you get ‘ ‘ MarshaOll’s”. 100 doses 2/6 at all chemists and slt'orPA —Advt.

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Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 30 September 1933, Page 8

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Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 30 September 1933, Page 8

Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 30 September 1933, Page 8