The Boat Race.
HANLAN AND LAYCOCK. DETAILS OF THE EVENT. (electric teledraph.-cofyright) (reutee's telegrams.) Sydney, May 22. Following are details of the boat race this afternoon :— For the first quarter of a mile the boats were level, and the competitors both appeared to be rowing a waiting i'ace. Hanlan then increased his speed, and a^; the h;t]f mile was leading by two lengths. Laycock then spurted, but Hanlan answeied, apparently without exerting himself, and kept the lead for the remainder of the race, riuishiug half a length ahead. Time, 22min 45sec. There was a large attendance of spectators.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 152, 26 May 1884, Page 2
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98The Boat Race. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 152, 26 May 1884, Page 2
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