ATHLETIC MATCH
I .' WON BY TERRY f 2 • The'above match was run in Montgomery's paddock- to- '" day, the attendance being icom- , paratively small, A and a strong wind blowing diagonally, across the field did the contestants. - In the first heat, the quartermile, Terry led all the way, and although Harrison made a determined effort to, overtake him, , Terry won somewhat easily, Harrison stopping near the finish. . % The second event was a wellcontested race,, Harrison overtaking his opponent after the second lap. . Both men raced side by side until the straight was reached for the last time \ rqund,' and [after a splendid \J .imishr-Harrison won by a couple *"~ ofcyardst'- >:'",■ Trie thirdlieat, half-mile, Terry made the'pace all the way, - Harrison being- unable to make up .ground, Terry- w2 inn very easily, Harrison giving up half way up the straight. Atthe conclusion of the race, Terry received an ovation, being carried shouWer-hjgh.by a large iwifober bi focaUMhusiasts-
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Te Puke Times, Volume II, Issue II, 3 June 1913, Page 3
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154ATHLETIC MATCH Te Puke Times, Volume II, Issue II, 3 June 1913, Page 3
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