'The boats did not gat by any means a good start, but it was not long before Algar and Timm's boats drew away from the others. They raced level for a time, but Algar's crew gradually drew ahead until daylight showed between the boats. Timm's crew spurted, however, and decreased the lead, but they could not catch their leaders who were 6} seconds ahead of them on the rac. 'The thied and fourth wore considerably behind. Winnors' time, mins, 22s0cs.
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