THE WATER JUMP
An American who was crossing the Atlantic struck up an acquaintance with, an Englishman. They had a common interest in the turf. The American was at some pains to explain that in his country horse races were run at. a much faster speed than in England When the boat was berthing at Liverpool docks the Yankee, as he was bidding his friend good-bye, said: Say, tell me this—where’s the best spot to see this Grand National of yours? The Englishman took his chance. Just stay where you are on deck,” lie advised, pointing to the estuary of the Mersey; “this is the water jump.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 127, 19 August 1927, Page 7
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107THE WATER JUMP Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 127, 19 August 1927, Page 7
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