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Dates: during 1885-1885
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...started out with the intention if possible, of breaking his own record. His riding was remarkably fine, and the first quarter was finished in 49s. The succeeding laps were ridden in the following time, 2nd, 1m. 37s.; 3rd, 2m. 25s.; 4th, 3m. 13s.; 5th, 4m. 2s.; 6th, 4m. 51s; 7th, 5m. 39 1-2s.; 8th, 6m. 28s. thus lowering his own time by 11 seconds. His successful effort was greeted with great applause, and there could have been no more propitious beginning to the sports...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Spring Meeting of the Harvard Athletic Association. | 5/18/1885 | See Source »

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