Identity of Twin Brothers Hinges on Running Form
DICK NEWMAN, of the Oregon (U.S.A.) State Colley athletic team, has a pair of twins in his squad who look so much alike that the only way he can tell them apart is to have them run a mile race. The one that wins is Chuck Webb and the loser is Bob Webb And the race is a whirlwind affair, as both youths are exception, ally fast and run neck and neck until the last few yards, when Chuck usually is able to pull slightly away from his brother. Chuck is 21 years old, stands sft 11in tall, and weighs 1401 b. Hi twin brother Bob is identical save for five more pounds. In fa C M appearance they differ about as much as two cubes of sugar. have the same swinging style in running and can negotiate a mil well under four and a-half minutes.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 719, 19 July 1929, Page 12
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154Identity of Twin Brothers Hinges on Running Form Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 719, 19 July 1929, Page 12
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