The Archive · 1930

BRITISH ATHLETIC

SUCCESS, London, June 9.

At Stamford Bridge to-day, the first triangular athletic match between clubs of Great Britain, France and Germany resulted in victory for the Achilles Club] (Britain) with 74 points. Germany' took second place with 34 points, and France came next with 30 points, Lord Burghley (Britain) established a new British record for the 120 yards hurdles by doing the distance in 14} see. He was given a runner, created a new world record by running six miles in 29 min, 36-

2/5 sec. The previous best 29 min. 59-2/5 see. was established in1904 by an Englishman, Alfred

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