It was mainly owing to Hewetson's strong running that Start was tunable to come. up as fresh as bad been expected in the longer race, though the time—4 min, 90 4-5 sec—was far from a good one. Although failing himself, the Oxford president must be given all credit for his contribution to his side Morgan ran beautiful otter astonishment of supporters, he maintained a lead of at least 80 yards after the first {three-quarters of a mile, and, in the final lap, when most peop! pecting him to "crack" magnificently down the straight to win by over a hundred yards in the good time of 15 minutes; moreover he was not un: duly distressed at the finish. The tremendous ovation he receiv even by those who had lost, was very richly deserved.
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