Pedestrianism.

Otago Witness, Issue 1596, 24 June 1882, Page 21

Pedestrianism.

Frank Hewitt against Farrell.

fc ASO yards foot race, for £50 aside, came off lion Juno. 10th, on the Agricultural Ground, V Moons Park, .Sydney, between these peda. About a Ihnisiind spectators were present. Hewitt was tho favourite at fi to 4 and 2 to 1. When the men appeared at the scratch it was evident that the ex-champion's muscles did not how that firmness, at least to the eye, that they have exhibited in the past, although he had app uently lost none of his old dash and vigour, especially at the start. On the contraiy, Rirrell looked the pink of perfection, eviiry portion of his fine frame showing his muscles and his good condition. Hewitt had the best of three false starts, but when the final start was made both men were away well together, the pistol going off after they had gone from the scratch. Farrell won easily by about a yard, looking round twice at his opponent. Time, 5£ sees.

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