PEDESTRIANISM.
EDWARDS v. SCOTT. FBy Teleghaph.j Dunedin, Oct. 27. This match was concluded on Saturday evening. Edwards won by a mile and a lap, having covered 192 miles 16 laps. During the last two hours the hall was crowded, about 3000 being present. The excitement increased as the finish approached, Edwards frequently spurted and passed Scott, who generally maintained his usual steady pace, though towards the end of the last hour Scott very gamely responded to his opponents challenge,and baffled Edwards’ efforts to pass him. In the last few rounds, if anything Scott appeared to be the favorite with the public, who, though they cheered Edwards as he gradually increased his lead, were more vociferous when Scott appeared to gain any advantage. At the conclusion of the match there were loud calls for Edwards and Scott, but neither appeared. Mr Seymour stated that the competitors were too tired to appear, and thanked the public for their attendance.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3299, 29 October 1883, Page 2
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