PROFESSIONAL RUNNING
A AVTNNER DISQUALIFIED
MELBOURNE, February 12
For allegedly setting out incorrect performances in his entry, the sprinter, Miles, who defeated Banner in the 75yds and 220yds events for the world’s sprint title, was disqualified by the Protest Committee from further competing in the forthcoming £I,OOO handicap. Miles explained that his performances were compiled by a friend acting for him. He made a mistake, but had no intention to deceive. The committee decided to permit Banner to compete in the forthcoming 100yds and 130yds world’s championsnip events.
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Evening Star, Issue 19789, 13 February 1928, Page 3
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88PROFESSIONAL RUNNING Evening Star, Issue 19789, 13 February 1928, Page 3
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