Hayes Wins Marathon Showdown At Olympian Stadium
American John J. Hayes claimed the marathon title with a final burst to win in 2 55 18 as Dorando of Italy collapsed near the tape. Dorando was aided across the line and later hospitalized, while Hayes and fellow Americans Forshaw and Welton finished strong among 58 top runners from four continents.
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A. C
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Missouri
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Hefferon
South Africa
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Wood's
Canada
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Dorando Believes He Could Have Won at London Race
Dorando Pietri, Italian long distance champion and Capri confectioner, lay in a critical condition after collapsing in the London marathon. He said he felt strong until entering the stadium and believes he could have finished unaided if attendants hadn’t helped him up. He plans to contest the Paris Marathon again on August 15.
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Hefferon
Wormwood Scrubbs
Dorando
Tewanina
Duncan
Uxbridge
Hatch
Simpson
Murphy
London
Paris
Hayes Reveals Marathon Victory Details
Hayes describes his London Marathon win in a postrace interview. He says he ate a light lunch before starting, drank Florida water and brandy during the race, and ran his own race from the start. He mentions passing Hefferon near the stadium and finishing strongly, noting he does not smoke and drinks only in moderation.
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London
Hayes
Hefferon
Dorando
Queen Alexandra to honor Dorando with royal cup
Dorando the Italian will be awarded a cup by Queen Alexandra for his Marathon effort in London. The presentation is planned at the Stadium tomorrow if his condition permits. Papers praise Dorando as gallant despite defeat to Hayes of the United States and favor the outcome as fair.
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Simpson
Lawson
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Olympic Marathon Results and Records Report
Marathon results list John J Hayes of America first with Hefferon Forshaw and Welton following. Ties noted for Gilbert Cooke first at 12 ft 7 in and others for various third places. New Olympic record referenced replacing older marks. Swimmers United Kingdom team wins relay. Hungary and America follow. Greco Roman wrestling crowned Weiz of Hungary over Petroff of Russia.
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Hefferon
South Africa
Joseph Forshaw
A. R. Welton
Gilbert and Cooke
Jacobs
Sonderstrom
Syneeden
Archibald
Canada
Dvorak
Gouder
France
American Heat Winners in 110 Meter Hurdles Semi Finals
A. B. Shaw of Dartmouth clocked 15 3-5 seconds, F. C. Smithson of Olympic Club 15 2-5, W. M. Rand of Harvard 15 4-5, J. C. Garrels of Chicago A. A. 161-58. All-American team advances to the final. In the 1600 Meter Relay Heats the American team with Hamilton Cartmell Taylor Sheppard beat the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Dartmouth Colleges
F. C. Smithson
Olympic Club
W. M. Rand
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J. C. Garrels
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W. T. Hamilton
N. J. Cartmell
J. Taylor
M. W. Sheppard
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Canada
Important events today 110 metre hurdles final
American entries Smithson Gare rels Shaw Rand Hop and jump finals feature Adams Bellah Brennan Cooke Irons Mt Pleasant OConnell Schommer Sheridan D R Sherman Stephenson F Young Relay race finals in afternoon with grand prize distribution.
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Cooke
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How Green’s Marriage Plan Unfolded for Money
Brown questions the marriage motive and Green reveals he married for money. He believed her claim of a million in property, only to learn she inflated him as a future asset. The exchange ends with Green noting the deception and his own advantage in departure.
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