THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. " ! London, July 12. Competitors representing 22 countries were present at the Olympic Coun ctt's reception at Grafton <iai.«.« ; marking the inauguration of the meeting. In the Olympic lawn tennis contests Mr. . 3.' G. Ritchie, of Britain, won the gold medal. Many of the leading players did not compete. The United States team, using a short Springfield rifle, won the .."■■• rational Olympic rifle shooting competition, fired at Bisley, with a score of 8531 points. England, (with LeeEnfield rifles) was second with 249(5, '*nd Canada (witn Lee-Enfields) third (With 2439. In tie half-mile swimming ckanipionehip Beaurepaire (Victoria) came first. Time, 2min Msec. Springfield (Queensland) was fourth.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 174, 14 July 1908, Page 3
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110THE OLYMPIC GAMES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 174, 14 July 1908, Page 3
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