ATHLETICS.
HOLDER RECEIVES OVATION. New York, Aug. 22. A message from Newark NewJersey, states that tho Australian, Border, was officially crowned sprint champion to-night presented with floral tributes and photographed with former living American champions. Ho made an honour tour of the crack while Go National Anthem was played. The crowds rose, roaring their congratulations. He is the first foreigner ever to win the sprint crown. —(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, Issue 214, 24 August 1927, Page 6
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