PEDESTRIANISM.
SCOTT V. EDWARDS. [By Teleqeaph.] Wellington, Dec. 9. The 48 hours’ walking match between Edwards and Scott was concluded at ten o’clock last night, Scott winning by two miles and five laps (400 yards). From the start on Thursday evening the match was a very even one until Saturday morning, when Scott assumed a very decided lead, and from this stage the result was never in doubt. At noon yesterday, Scott was leading Edwards by six miles, and although Edwards made several attempts to reduce the gap, they were not successful, and towards the end of the match Scott showed excellent staying powers, and amid general cheering won as above. Neither of the competitors appeared distressed at the conclusion. The attendance throughout the match was very poor. The distances walked were— Scott, 191 miles 9 laps ; Edwards, 189 miles 4 laps. Edwards proceeds to Auckland, where it is understood he intends challenging any two pedestrians there to a six days’ contest, he walking against the two.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3335, 10 December 1883, Page 2
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