WESTON'S BAD BEATING.
Weston gave an exhibition match at the Agricultural Hall, London, commencing on December 20th. He proposed to walk 500 miles, and as an extra inducement to draw the public, he engaged to meet three of the best long distance pedestrians who liked to meet him; and, as another inducement for his. competitors to put their best foot foremost, Wcslon guaranteed to £>ive £60 to the man who. accomplished the longest distance, provided it was over 160 miles; £30 to the second, if he - covered 150 miles; and £20 to the third, if he walked 140 miles. The three Englishmen, Crossland, Ide and Parry, had their journey equally divided, and the result was a regular surprise, as Crossland registered 170 miles ; Parry 163 miles, and Ide 153 miles. Weston could only accomplish 460 miles". The American got badly tripped, for, in addition to getting beaten, he had to part with the whole of the premiums; the Londoners beating the prescribed time.—Sportsman.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2541, 27 February 1877, Page 3
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163WESTON'S BAD BEATING. Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2541, 27 February 1877, Page 3
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