The Archive · 1939

Italian Wins King George V Cup

London, June 20, 'An Mahan rider,' Lt.-Colonet Alessandro Bettoni, won the King George V Gold Challenge Cup in the International Horse Show here today.

He-was declared the winner after a jump-elf, following a tie with 'a French competitor, Captain Bizard.

It-Colonel Bettoni was riding a I-year-old chestnut gelding, named Adigrat, while Captain Bizard rode a 10-year-old black gelding, Honduras, on which he won the Cup two years ago.

The best English competitor was Captain W. F. Butler, who was riding a 10-year-old chest: nut mare, Hix Sweep. He made four faults—Reuter. Sune Baron yon Cramm Wins King. 1b.

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