In the heats last Wednesday Chie sprung a surprise when he took the measure of Hekking by several yards in the fair time of 2.39 1/5 seconds, but the latter was obviously conserving himself for the big show this evening and is expected to turn the fables on his opponent. When it will be recalled that two years ago. swimming as a junior only. Hekking clocked 2.38 1/5 for the same distance. it stands to reason that he should better Chie's time without difficulty tonight In the men's 100 yards breast-stroke there is only one name that stands out—O. Grebenschikoff. In the heats Dodd at first appeared as if he would give Grebenschikoff a stiff run for his money but the latter is a "stayer" who improves in the latter stages of the race, and after the first 50 yards the Rowing Club star has little chance of taking his measure The two ladies' events are similar in the fact that one competitor stands bead and shoulders above the rest. Miss Doreen Gray. last year's winner and record-breaker in the 50 yards
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