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250 Yards-24 3-5s., W. T. Macpherson, Auckland, New Zealand, February 7, 1891. American record, 25 4-58., C. H. Sherrill, New Haven, Conn., June 15, 1888. Professional-2548., H. Hutchins, Botany, Australia, January 24, 1887. 300 Yards-30 3-58., B. J. Wefers, Travers Island, N. Y., September 26, 1896. Professional, 30s., H. Hutchins, Edinburgh, January 2, 1884.

350 Yards 36 2-5s., M. W. Long, Guttenburg Race Track, N. J., October 4, 1900. Professional, 38 2-5s., H. Hutchins, Wolverhampton, England, September 19, 1885.

400 Yards-42 1-5s., M. W. Loug, Guttenburg Race Track, N. J., October 4, 1900.
A. R. Downer, Bolton, England, February 6, 1897.

440 Yards-47s., M. W. Long, Guttenburg Race Track, N. J., October 4, 1900.
47 4-58., M. W. Long, Travers Island. N. Y., September 29,
tery, Newcastle, England, October 4, 1873.

Professional, 44 4-5s..

Around circular tracks, 1900. Professional record, 48s., R. But500 Yards-57 4-5s., T. E. Burke, Newtown, Mass., June 17, 1897. Professional, 59s., B. C. Bredin, Barrow, England, December 26, 1898; American, 59s., J. Powers, Boston, Mass.. September 5, 1881. 600 Yards-1m. 11s., T. E. Burke, Williamsbridge, N. Y., September 19, 1896. Professional-1m. 13s., J. Nuttall, Manchester, England, February 20, 1864; 1m. 135., E. C. Bredin, Rochdale, England, July 31, 1897. 660 Yards-1m. 22s.. L. E. Myers, New York City, July 17, 1880. 700 Yards-1m. 31s., L. E. Myers, Williamsburg, September 16, 1882. on turnpike road, Slough, England, April 7, 1856.

Professional-1m. 29s., J. Pudney.

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A. F. Duffey, Who Holds the World's Sprinting Records.

800 Yards-im. 44 2-3s.. L. E. Myers, Williamsburg, September 16, 1882. Professional-1m. 50s., W. Jackson, Epsom Course, England, November 2, 1826. 880 Yards-1m. 53 2-5s., C. H. Kilpatrick, New York City, September 21, 1895. Professional-1m. 53s., F Hewitt, Lyttleton, Australia, September 21. 1871.

1.000 Yards-2m. 13s., L. E. Myers, New York City, October 8, 1881. Professional-2m. 17s., W. Cummings, Preston, England, April 30, 1881.

1.173 1-3 Yards, or 2-3 Mile-2m. 48 1-5s., W. G. George, New York City, November 30, 1882.

1,320 Yards, or 4 Mile-3m. 2 4-5s., T. P. Conneff, Travers Island, August 21, 1895. Professional, 3m. 7s., W. Richards. Manchester, England, June 30, 1866.

1 Mile-4m. 15 3-5s.. T. P. Conneff, Travers Island, N. Y.. August 28, 1895. English record, 4m. 16 4-5s., J. Binks, London, July 5, 1902. Professional, 4m. 124s.. W. G. George, London, August 23, 1886. American, 4m. 15 1-5s., G. B. Tincler, Worcester, Mass., August 21, 1897.

14 Miles-5m. 38 4-5s., T. P. Conneff, Bergen Point, N. J., September 2, 1895. Professional, 5m. 3528., W. Lang, Manchester. England, July 18, 1863.

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Miles--6m. 46 2-5s., T. P. Conneff, Bergen Point, N. J., September 2, 1895. Professional, 6m. 4328., W. Cummings, Preston, England, April 17, 1880.

14 Miles-8m. 8 1-5s., W. G. George, London, England, April 26, 1884. America, 8m. 18 1-5s.. W. D. Day. Berkeley Oval, May 17, 1890.

Miles-9m. 17 2-5s., W. G. George, London, England, April 26, 1884. America, 9m. 32 1-5s., W. D. Day, Berkeley Oval, May 17, 1890. Professional, 9m. 11s., W. Lang. Manchester, England, August 1, 1863. America, 10m. 4/4s., P. McIntyre, San Francisco, Cal., December 12, 1880.

2 Miles-12m. 6s., W. G. George, London, England, May 17, 1884. America, 12m. 10 3-5s., W. D. Day, Bergen Point, May 30, 1890. Professional-12m. 6 1-5s., P. Cannon, Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 8, 1888. 3 Miles-14m. 24s., S. Thomas, London, June 3, 1893. America, 14m. 39s., W. D. Day, Bergen Point. May 30, 1890. Professional-14m. 192 s., P. Cannon. Govan, Scotland, May 14, 1888. America, 14m. 39s.. James Grant, Cambridge, Mass., August 20, 1890. 3% Miles-17m. 10s., W. G. George, London, May 17. 1884. America, 17m. 42s., T. P. Conneff, Bergen Point, September 4, 1893. Professional-17m. 2 1-5s.. P. Cannon, Glasgow, Scotland, November 8, 1888. America, 17m. 35s., J. Grant, Cambridge, Mass.. August 20, 1890.

4 Miles-19m. 31 3-5s., A. Shrubb, Brighton, England, October 25, 1902. America, 20m. 15 4-5s., W. D. Day, Bergen Point, November 16, 1889. Professional-19m. 25 2-5s., P. Cannon, Glasgow, Scotland, November 8, 1888. America, 20m. 12s., J. Grant, Cambridge, Mass., August 20, 1890.

4 Miles-22m. 25s., S. Thomas, Romford, England, September 24, 1892. America, 22m. 59 4-5s., E. C. Carter, New York City, September 17, 1887. Professional-22m. 48s., J. Grant, Cambridge, Mass., August 20, 1890.

Cheet, of California, Taking the Hurdle.

5 Miles-24m. 53 3-5s., S. Thomas, Romford, England, September 24, 1892. America, 25m. 23 3-5s., E. C. Carter, New York City, September 17. 1887. Professional-24m. 40s., J. White, Hackney Wick, England May 11, 1863. America, 25m. 2248., J. Grant, Cambridge, Mass., August 20, 1890.

6 Miles-30m. 17 4-5s.. S. Thomas, Herne Hill, England, October 22, 1892. America, 31m. 27 1-5s., E. C. Carter, Bergen Point, October 21, 1893. Professional-29m. 50s., J. White, Hackney Wick, England, May 11, 1863. America, 31m. 19 4-5s., C. Price, New York City, May 19, 1883.

7 Miles-35m. 36 4-5s., S. Thomas, Herne Hill, England, October 22, 1892. America, 36m. 54s., E. C. Carter, New York City, November 6, 1886. Professional-34m. 45s., J. White, Hackney Wick, England, May 11, 1863. America, 36m. 43 1-5s., C. Price, New York City, May 19, 1883.

8 Miles 40m. 57 2-5s.. W. G. George, London, July 25, 1884. America, 42m. 19s., E. C. Carter, New York City, November 6, 1886. Professional-40m. 41 2-58., H. Watkins, Rochdale, England, September 16, 1899. America, 42m. 9 4-5s., C. Price, New York City, May 19, 1883.

9 Miles-46m. 12s., W. G. George, London, April 7, 1884. America, 47m. 41 4-5s., S. Thomas, Staten Island, N. Y., October 26, 1889. Professional-45m, 55 3-5s., H. Watkins, Rochdale, England, September 16, 1899. America, 47m. 33 3-5s., C. Price, New York City, May 19, 1883.

10 Miles-5im. 20s., W. G. George, London, April 7, 1884. America, 52m. 38 2-5s., W. D. Day, Staten Island, October 26, 1889. Professional-51m., 5 1-5s., H. Watkins, Rochdale, England, September 16, 1899. America, 52m. 40 1-5s., W. Steele, New York City, May 19, 1883. One Hour's Run-11 miles 932 yards 9 inches, W. G. George, London, July 28, 1884. 1,182 1-3 yards, S. Thomas, New York City, November 30, 1859. America, 10 miles H. Watkins, Rochdale, Eng., Sept. 16, 1899. America, 11 miles, P. Fitzgerald, N. Y. City, June 16, 1879. Professional-11 miles, 1,286 yards, 15 Miles-1hr. 20m. 4 3-5s.. F. Appleby, London, July 21, 1902. America, 1h. 27m. 11 3-5s., S. Thomas, New York City, November 30, 1889. Professional-1h. 22m. 21s., Len Hurst, Bolton, England, April 16, 1898. America, 1h. 26m. 598., C. Price. New York City. May 28, 1881. 20 Miles-1h. 51m. 54s., G. Crossland, London, September 22, 1894. Williamsburg, L. I., February 22, 1884. America, 2h. 13m. 5s., J. Gassman, Professional-1h. 53m. 428., Len Hurst, Bolton, England, April 16, 1898. Canada, 1h. 54m., P. Byrnes, Halifax, October 4, 1879. 25 Miles 2h. 33m. 44s., G. A. Dunning, London, December 26, 1881. America, 2h. 52m. 24s., J. Gassman, Williamsburg, L. I.. Feb. 22, 1884. Professional--2h. 36m. 34s., G. Mason, London, March 14, 1881. America, 2h. 41m. 32s., P. Hegelman, Philadelphia, March 5, 1887.

30 Miles-3h. 17m. 36s., J. A. Squires, Balham, England, May 2, 1885. man, Williamsburg, L. I., February 22, 1884. Professional-3h. 15m. 9s., G. Mason, London, March America. 3h, 36m. 34s., J. Gass14. 1881. America, 3h. 28m. 42s., D. Donovan, Providence, R. I., August 6, 1880. 40 Miles 4h. 46m. 54s., J. E. Dixon, Birmingham,

Horton, of Princeton, Clearing the Bar.

England, December 29, 1884. America, 5h. 20m. 30s., W. C. Davies, New York City, February 22, 1882. Professional-4h. 34m. 27s.. J. Bailey, London, March 14, 1881. America, 4h. 48m. 22s.. D. Donovan, Providence. R. I.. August 6, 1880. 50 Miles-6h. 18m. 26 1-5s., J. E. Dixon, Balham, England, April 11, 1885. America, 7h. 29m. 47s., P. Golden, Williamsburg. L. I., February 22, 1883. Professional-5h. 55m. 448.. G. Cartwright, London. February 21. 1887. America, 6h. 19m., D. Donovan, Providence, R. I., August 6, 1880. 60 Miles-8h. 23m. 30s., W. C. Davies, Islington, England. September 9, 1880. America. 9h. 44m. 20s.. J. Saunders. New York City, February 21. 22, 1882. Professional-7h. 30m. 38s., G. Cartwright, London, February 21, 1887. America, 7h. 47m. 30s.. G. Hazael. New York City, May 9, 1881. 70 Miles-10h. 9m. 25s., W. C. Davies, Islington, England. September 9, 1880. America, 11h. 34m. 5s.. J. Saunders. New York City, February 21, 22, 1882. Professional-9h. 3m. 15s., G. Littlewood, London, November 24, 1884. America, 9h. 12m. 458., G. Hazael. New York City, May 9, 1881. 80 Miles 11h. 45m. 40s., W. C. Davies, Islington. England. September 9. 1880. America, 13h. 13m. 55s., J. Saunders, New York City, February 22, 1882. Professional-10h. 33m. 50s., G. Littlewood, London, England, November 24, 1884. America, 10h. 38m. 30s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27. 1882. 90 Miles-15b.. A. W. Sinclair, Westminster, England, November 29. 1884. America, 15h. 24m. 10s., J. Saunders, New York City, February 21, 22, 1882. Professional-12h. 15s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27, 1882.

100 Miles-17h. 36m. 14s.. J. Saunders. New York City. February 21, 22, 1882. Professional-13h. 26m. 30s.. C. Rowell, New York City, February 27, 1882.

120 Miles 22h. 47m. 23s., J. Saunders, New York City, February 21, 22, 1882. Professional-16h. 48m. 10s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27, 1882.

150 Miles-Professional, 22h. 28. 25s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27, 1882.
200 Miles-Professional, 35h. 9m., 28s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 28, 1882.

300 Miles-Professional, 58h. 17m. 6s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27-March 2, 1882.
383 Miles-Professional, Sch. 13m. 45s., C. Rowell, New York City, February 27-March 2, 1882.
400 Miles-Professional, 84h. 31m. 18s., James Albert, New York City, February 6-11, 1888.
450 Miles-Professional, 95h. 26m. 18s., James Albert, New York City, February 6-11, 1888.
500 Miles-Professional, 109h. 18m. 20s., P. Fitzgerald, New York City, May 2-3, 1884.
550 Miles-Professional, 123h. 20m. 50s., G. Hazael, New York City, March 4, 1882.
560 Miles-Professional, 125h. 24m. 458., G. Hazael, New York City, March 4, 1882.
570 Miles-Professional, 128h. 10m. 35s., G. Hazael, New York City, March 4, 1882.
623 Miles-Professional, 141h. 40m. 30s., G. Littlewood, New York City, December 1, 1888.
HURDLE RACING.

1887; 5 hurdles,

7 hurdles, 3 ft.

60 Yards, 5 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-8 1-5s., A. A. Jordan, New York City, October 9, 3 ft. 6 in. high-8 3-5s., A. A. Jordan, New York City, October 9, 1887. 80 Yards, 7 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-10%s., A. A. Jordan, New York City, October 9, 1887. 6 in. high-114s., A. A. Jordan, New York City, October 9, 1887. 100 Yards, S hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-13 1-5s., A. A. Jordan, October 9, 1887. 8 hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in. high-13%s, H. L. Williams, New York City, September 20, 1890.

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120 Yards, 10 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-14 3-5s., A. F. Copeland, New York City, October 20, 1888. dles, 3 ft. 6 in, high-15 1-5s., A. C. Kraenzlein, Chiengo, June 18, 1898 220 Yards, 10 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-23 3-5s., A. C. Kraenzlein, New York City, May 28, 1898. 10 hutdles, 3 ft. high-28 4-5s., C. T. Wiegand, Brooklyn, July 10, 1886. 10 hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in. high-348., J. Lafon, Hackensack, N. J., October 19, 1878.

300 Yards, 10 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-36 3-5s., A. C. Kraenzlein, Chicago, May 12, 1897. 10 hurdles, 3 ft. high-45s.. J. E. Haigh, Yonkers, N. Y., August 30, 1879. 10 hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in. high-38 4-5s., T. M. Donovan, Bristol, England, August 22, 1896.

440 Yards, 10 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-56 1-5s., H. Arnold, Buffalo. N. Y., September 7, 1901, 10 hurdles, 3 ft high-57 4-5s.. T. M. Donovan, Crewe, England, June 13, 1896. 10 hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in high-684s. R. S. Summerhaves, Montreal, P. Q., October 7, 1877. 20 hurdles, 2 ft. 6 in. high-69 4-5s., A. F. Copeland, New York City, January 28, 1888. RELAY RACING.

One Mile or 1760 Yards-Teams of four; each man ran 440 yards. Time. 3m. 21 2-5s. New York A. C. team-B. J. Wefers, M. W. Long, T. E. Burke, H. S. Lyons, New York City, August 28, 1898. Also by Harvard A. A. team. at Philadelphia, Pa., on April 26, 1902. W. A. Schick (48 4-5s.); M. T. Lightner (52s.); J. G. Willis (49 4-5s.); L. G. Rust (50 4-5s.). Total, 3m. 21 2-5s.

BOSTON A. A. MARATHON RACE.

Distance 25 miles (Ashland to Boston), conducted annually, in April, on Patriots' Day. The first race was held in 1897, but the first race over the present course was in 1898. The winners: 1897, John McDermott, Pastime A. C.. of New York. 1898, R. McDonald, Cambridge, Mass., 2h. 42m. 1899. L. Brignoli, Cambridge, Mass., 2h. 54m. 38s. 1900, J. Caffrey, Hamilton, Ontario, 2h. 39m. 44 2-5s. 1901, J. Caffrey, Hamilton, Ontario, 2h. 29m. 23 3-5s. 1902, S. Mellor, Jr., Yonkers, N. Y., 2h. 43m. 15 2-5s.

WALKING.

(Amateur records precede the professional records.)

One Mile.-6m. 27 3-5s., F. H. Creamer, New Zealand. December, 1807: America, 6m. 29 3-5s.. F. P. Murray, New York City, October 27, 1883. Professional-6m. 23s., W. Perkins, London, June 1, 1874; America. 6m. 36 3-5s., J. Meagher, New York City, November 29, 1882.

Two Miles.-13m. 21 1-5s., W. J. Sturgess, Putney, England. July 10, 1897: America. 13m. 48 3-5s., F. P. Murray, Williamsburgh, L. I., May 30, 1884. Professional-13m. 14s., J. W. Raby, London, August 30, 1883: America, 13m., 49 3-5s., J. Meagher, Brooklyn, N. Y., May 30, 1884.

Three Miles.-21m. 9 1-5s., F. P. Murray. New York City. November 6, 1883. Professional-20m. 218., J. W. Raby, London, August 20. 1883; America, 21m. 111⁄2s., J. Meagher, N. Y. City, November 29, 1882. Four Miles.--28m. 24 4-5s., W. J. Sturgess. Manchester, Eng., July 3, 1897; America, 29m. 40 4-5s.. T. H. Armstrong, Jr., New York City, November 6, 1877. Professional--27m. 38s.. J. W. Raby, London, August 20, 1883; America, 28m. 4228., J. Meagher, New York City, November 29, 1882.

Five Miles.-36m. 27s., W. J. Sturgess, London, October 19, 1895; America, 38m. s., W. H. Purdy, New York City. May 22, 1880. Professional-35m. 10s., J. W. Raby, London, August 20, 1883; America, 36m. 8s., J. Meagher, New York City, November 29, 1882.

Six Miles.-43m. 58 3-5s.. W. J. Sturgess. London, October 19, 1895; America, 45m. 28s., E. E. Merrill, Boston, Mass., October 5, 1890. Professional-43m. 1s., J. W. Raby, London, August 20, 1883; America, 43m. 41s.. J. Meagher, New York City. November 29, 1882.

Seven Miles.--51m. 278., W. J. Sturgess, London, October 19, 1895: America, 54m. 7s.. E. E. Merrill, Boston, Mass., October 5, 1880. Professional-51m. 48., J. W. Raby, London, August 20, 1883; America, 51m. 11s.. J. Meagher, New York City, November 29, 1882.

Eight Miles.-58m. 56s., W. J. Sturgess, London, October 19, 1895: America, 1h. 2m. 88., J. B. Clark, New York City, September 8, 1880. Professional-58m. 37s., J. Meagher, New York City, November 29, 1882.

One Hour's Walk.-8 miles 270 yards, W. J. Sturgess, London, October 19, 1895; America, 7 miles 1,318 yards, J. B. Clark, New York City, September 8, 1880. Professional-8 miles 302 yards, J. Meagher, New York City, November 29. 1882.

Nine Miles.-1h. 9m. 31 2-5s.. W. J. Sturgess, London, October 3, 1896: America. 1h. 10m. 8s.. E. E. Merrill, Boston, Mass., October 5. 1880. Professional-1h. 7m. 14s., J. W Raby, London, December 3, 1883; America. 1h. 9m. 312s., D. A. Driscoll, New York City, February 1. 1881.

Ten Miles.--1h. 17m. 38 4-5s., W. J. Sturgess, London, October 3, 1896; America, 1h. 17m. 40s., E. E. Merrill, Boston, Mass.. October 5, 1880. Professional--1h. 14m. 45s., J. W. Raby, London, December 3, 1883: America, 1h. 17m. 531⁄2s., D. A. Driscoll, New York City. February 1, 1881.

Fifteen Miles.-2h. 43 3-5s., J. Butler, Putney, Eng.. October 23, 1897: America, 2h. 14m. 44s., W. O'Keefe, Williamsburgh, L. I., December 31. 1889. Professional-1h. 55m. 56s., J. W. Raby, London, December 3, 1883; America, 2h. 1m. 20s.. D. A. Driscoll, New York City. February 1, 1881.

Twenty Miles.-2h. 47m. 528., T. Griffith, London, December 23, 1870: America, 3h. 8m. 10s.. J. B. Clark, New York City, December 5, 1879. Professional-2h. 39m. 57s., W. Perkins, London, July 16, 1877; America, 2h. 50m. 5s., D. A. Driscoll, Lynn, Mass., April 6, 1882.

Twenty-five Miles.-3h. 53m. 35s., W. E. N. Coston, London, December 27, 1880; America, 4h. 3m. 35s., J. B. Clark, New York City, December 5. 1879. Professional--3h. 35m. 14s., W. Franks, London, August 28, 1882; America, 31, 37m. 7s., D. A. Driscoll. Lynn, Mass., April 6, 1882.

Thirty Miles.-4h. 46m. 52s., W. E. N. Coston, London, December 27, 1880; America, 5h. 33m. 8s.. T. H. Armstrong, New York City, October 7. 1878. Professional-4h. 34m. 54s., W. Howes, London, March 30, 1878: America. 4h. 47m. 12s., J. Meagher Boston, Mass., April 21, 1882.

Forty Miles.-6h. 38m. 3s.. A. W. Sinclair, London, November 14. 1879; America. 7h. 25m. 41s.. T. H. Armstrong. New York City, October 7, 1878. Professional-6h. 16m. 50s.. W. Howes, London, March 30, 1878: America. 6h. 26m. 088., J. Meagher, Boston, Mass., April 21, 1882.

Fifty Miles.--8h. 25m. 25s.. A. W. Sinclair. London. November 14, 1879: America. 9h. 29m. 22s.. G. B. Gillie, New York City. May 10. 11. 1878. Professional--7h. 54m. 16s., J. Hibberd, London, May 14, 1888; America, 8h. 10m. 54s., J. Meagher, Boston, Mass., April 21, 1882.

Sixty Miles.-11h. 11m. 10s., A. W. Sinclair, London, August 26, 27, 1881; America, 11h. 48m. 538., G. B. Gillie, New York City, May 10, 11, 1878. Professional-9h. 40m. 478., J. Hibberd, London, May 14, 1888; America, 10h. 41m. 38s., D. O'Leary, Chicago, Ill., November 10, 1877.

Seventy Miles.-13h. 11m. 15s., A. W. Sinclair, London, August 26, 27, 1881; America, 13h. 57m. 40s., G. B. Gillie, New York City, May 10, 11, 1878. Professional-11h. 38m. 35s., J. Hibberd, London, May 14, 1888; America, 12h. 32m. 31s., D. O'Leary, Chicago, Ill., October 16, 1875.

Eighty Miles.-15h. 9m. 16s., A. W. Sinclair, London, August 26, 27, 1881; America, 16h. 35m. 35s., G. B. Gillie, New York City, May 10, 11, 1878. Professional-14h. 01m. 53s., W. Howes, London, May 15, 1880; America, 14h. 49m. 50s., D. O'Leary, Chicago, Ill., October 16, 1875.

Ninety Miles.-17h. 37m. 51s., A. W. Sinclair, London, August 26, 27, 1881; America. 18h. 48m., G. B. Gillie, New York City, May 10, 11, 1878. Professional-15h. 59m. 10s., W. Howes, London, May 15, 1880; America, 16h. 49m. 188., D. O'Leary, Chicago, Ill., October 16, 1875.

One Hundred Miles.-19h. 41m. 50s.. A. W. Sinclair. London, August 26, 27, 1881; America. 21h. 42s., G. B. Gillie, New York City, May 10, 11, 1878. Professional-18h. Sm. 158., W. Howes, London, May 15, 1880; America, 18h. 53m. 40s., D. O'Leary, Chicago, Ill., October 16, 1875.

Greatest distance walked without a rest (professional), 121 miles, 385 yards, C. A. Harriman. Truckee, Cal., April 6, 7, 1883. JUMPING RECORDS.

(The professional records follow the amateur records in each event.) Standing High Jump, without weights-5 ft. 54 in., Ray C. Ewry, Buffalo, N. Y., September 7, 1901. Standing High Jump, with weights-Professional, 5 ft. 8 in., T. F. Kearney, Oak Island, Mass., July 25, 1889

Running High Jump, without weights-6 ft. 5 5-8 in., M. F. Sweeney, New York City, September 21, 1895. Professional-6 ft. 1 in., M. F. Sweeney, Philadelphia, Pa., August 3, 1896. Running High Jump, with weights-Professional-6 ft. 8 in., R. H. Baker, Leeds, England, July 14, 1900. American record-6 ft. 61⁄2 in.. R. H. Baker, Cambridge, Mass., August 31, 1895. Standing Jump for Distance, without weights-11 ft. 3 in., R. C. Ewry, Syracuse, N. Y., April 27, 1900. Professional-12 ft. 11⁄2 in., J. Darby, Dudley, England, May 28, 1890. American record-10 ft. 10% in., H. M. Johnson, New York City, September 4, 1884.

Standing Jump for Distance, with weights-12 ft. 9 in., J. Chandler, Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland, August 28, 1898. American record-12 ft. 91⁄2 in., L. Helwig, Brooklyn, N. Y., November 20, 1884. Professional-14 ft. 9 in., J. Darby, Liverpool, England, September 19, 1890. American record-14 ft. 51⁄2 in., G. W. Hamilton, Romeo, Mich., October 3, 1879.

Standing Two Jumps, without weights-Professional-22 ft. 21⁄2 in., H. M. Johnson, St. Louis, Mo., September 15, 1888.

Standing Two Jumps, with weights-Professional-28 ft., J. Darby, Walsail, England, November 6, 1891. Standing Three Jumps, without weights-35 ft. 7 in., R. C. Ewry, Buffalo, N. Y., September 6, 1901. Professional-35 ft. 1⁄2 in., W. Marsh, Boston, Mass., August 29, 1899.

Standing Three Jumps, with weights--38 ft. 10 in., J. Chandler, Tipperary, September 13, 1897. Professional-41 ft. 7 in.. R. H. Baker, Blackpool, England, July 18, 1898. America-41 ft. 2 in., P. J. Griffin, Hartford, Conn., September 7, 1896.

Standing Five Jumps, without weights-Professional-61 ft. 51⁄2 in., J. Darby, Dudley, England, May 28, 1890. America-55 ft. 2 in., H. M. Johnson, St. Louis, Mo., September 2, 1888. Standing Five Jumps, with weights-Professional-76 ft. 3 in., J. Darby, Dudley, England, May 28, 1890. Standing Ten Jumps, without weights-116 ft. 31⁄2 in., B. J. Mulligan, Celtic Park, Long Island, N. Y., September 1, 1902. Professional-111 ft. 4 in., H. M. Johnson, St. Louis, Mo., September 15, 1888. Standing Ten Jumps, with weights-Professional-140 ft., R. H. Baker, Leeds, England, July 14, 1900. Standing Hop, Step and Jump, without weights, start by standing on one leg-30 ft. 3 in., J. Cosgrove, Albany, N. Y., April 25, 1894. Start by standing on both feet-31 ft. 10 in., M. W. Ford, Brooklyn, N. Y.. July 18, 1886. Standing Hop. Step and Jump, with weights-All these records are confusing. Most jumpers leap from both feet, but the record tables do not state whether the performances were made by starting off one leg or both. Investigation will be necessary. Standing Backward Jump, with weights-9 ft., J. J. Carpenter, Ann Arbor, Mich., November 8, 1884. Professional--12 ft. 11 in., J. Darby, Haden Hill Park, England, September 14, 1891. America-12 ft.. P. J. Griffin, Hartford, Conn., September 7, 1896.

Two Backward Jumps, standing, with weights-Professional-21 ft. 4 in., J. Darby, Birmingham, England, December 17, 1897.

Three Backward Jumps, standing, with weights-Professional-32 ft. 4 in., T. Colquitt, Bolton, England, June 9, 1899.

Standing Hop, Two Steps, Hop, Two Steps, and Jump-Professional-79 ft. 94 in., W. Marsh, Medford,
Mass., August 5, 1899. This event is known as the "double put."

Running High Kick-9 ft. 8 in., C. C. Lee, New Haven, Conn., March 19, 1887.
Running Hitch and Kick-9 ft. 1 in., C. D. Wilbur, Annapolis, Md., June 6, 1888; 9 ft. 1 in., E. W. Goff,
Albany. N. Y., April 22, 1892.

Running Hop, Step and Jump, without weights-49 ft. 24 in., W. McManus, Cootamundra, N. S. W., April 15, 1893. American record-48 ft. 6 in.. E. B. Bloss, Chicago, Ill., September 16, 1893. Professional48 ft. 8 in., T. Burrows, Worcester, Mass.. October 18, 1884.

Running Two Hops and Jump, without weights-50 ft. 1%1⁄2 in., D. Shanahan, Limerick, Ireland, August 6, 1868. American record-49 ft. 1⁄2 in., J. B. Connolly, New York City, September 19, 1896. Professional record-49 ft. 6 in., T. Burrows, Manchester, England, June 3, 1882.

Pole Vaulting for Height-11 ft. 10 in., R. G. Clapp, Chicago, Ill., June 18, 1898. Professional-10 ft. 101⁄2 in., G. Musgrove, Cockermouth, England, 1866. America-10 ft. 3 in., J. A. McDonald, South Boston, Mass., August 2, 1902.

Pole Vaulting for Distance-27 ft. 7 in., William Baird, Philadelphia, Pa., December 19, 1901. Running Long Jump, without weights-24 ft. 11 in., P. O'Connor, Dublin, Ireland, August 5, 1901. American record-24 ft. 7 in., M. Prinstein, Philadelphia, Pa., April 28, 1900. Professional record-22 ft. 6 in., T. F. Keane, Grasmere Sports, Scotland, August 23, 1900. American record (A. A. U. rules)21 ft. 11 in., J. P. Watson, Boston, Mass., September 1, 1897.

Running Long Jump, with weights-Professional-29 ft. 7 in., J. Howard, Chester Race Course, England, May 8, 1854 (used 5 lb. dumb-bells), taking off from a block of wood, 2 ft. long 1 ft. wide, wedge shaped, 3 in. thick, and raised 4 inches.

Miscellaneous Sports.

THROWING WEIGHTS.

Amateur Records.

56-Pound Weight, with one hand, without run or follow-27 ft. 4 in., J. S. Mitchel, Toronto, Ont., September 28, 1889.

56-Pound Weight, with two hands, without run or follow-28 ft. 5 in., John Flanagan, New York City, February 3, 1902.

56-Pound Weight, with both hands from a 7-foot circle, without follow-36 ft. 9 in., J. Flanagan, Long Island City, October 20, 1901.

56-Pound Weight, thrown for height-15 ft. 6 in.. J. S. Mitchel, Bayonne City, September 6 1897. Throwing the Discus, 41⁄2 pounds-127 ft. 8% in., Martin J. Sheridan, Celtic Park, Long Island, N. Y., August 30, 1902.

THROWING THE HAMMER.

(Hammer with handle 4 feet long thrown with both hands from a mark, without run or follow.) 12-Pound Hammer Head-124 ft. 11 in., W. L. Coudon, Wilmington, Del., May 10, 1888. Professional-133 ft. 51⁄2 in., G. Perrie, Philadelphia, Pa., August 20, 1894.

14-Pound Hammer Head-115 ft. 4 in., W. L. Coudon, Wilmington, Del., May 10, 1888.

16-Pound Hammer Head-113 ft. 11 in., W. O. Hickok, New Haven, Conn.. May 12, 1894. l'rofessional-119 ft. in., G. H. Johnstone, Stirling, Scotland, September 19, 1896 (Handle 4 ft. 2 in long.) 21-Pound Hammer Head-82 ft. 31⁄2 in., C. A. J. Queckberner, Staten Island, November 17, 1888. Professional-79 ft., G. Davidson, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 2, 1883.

Thrown with both hands, with 9 feet run and no follow.

16-Pound Hammer, including weight of head and handle-164 ft., 6 in., J. Flanagan, Bayoune, N. J., September 4, 1899. Thrown with both hands, with 7 feet run and no follow. 12-Pound Hammer, including weight of head and handle-184 ft. 1 in., J. R. De Witt, Pottstown, Pa., May 27, 1900. Professional-183 ft. 6 in., T. Carroll, Sacramento, Cal., July, 10, 1896. 16-Pound Hammer, including weight of head and handle-171 ft. 9 in.. J. Flanagan, Long Island City, September 3, 1901. Professional-165 ft., T. Carroll, Sacramento, Cal., June 4, 1898. 21-Pound Hammer Head-90 ft. 3in., C. A. J. Queckberner, Staten Island, November 17, 1888. Professional-112 ft. 11⁄2 in. (21 pounds, including handle), T. Carroll, San Francisco, Cal. July 21, 1897.

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American amateurs use a 7 ft. circle; British amateurs use a 7 ft. square; professionals use a run of 7 ft. 6 in.

12-Pound Shot-55 ft. 2 in., G. R. Gray, Travers Island, N. Y., June 11, 1892.

J. McPherson, Brooklyn, N. Y., August 20, 1887.

14-Pound Shot-51 ft. 51⁄2 in.. G. R. Gray. Travers Island, N. Y., June 11, 1892.

C. J. Currie, Toronto, Ont., August 23, 1889.

Professional-50 ft. 1⁄2 in.,

Professional-51 ft. 4 in.,

16-Pound Shot-47 ft., G. R. Gray, Chicago, Ill,, September 16, 1893. British record, 48 ft. 2 in.. D. Horgan, Queenstown, Ireland, October 9, 1897. Professional-44 ft. 8 in., G. Perrie, Pitlochrie, Scotland, September 5, 1896.

18-Pound Shot-41 ft. 9% in., G. R. Gray. Travers Island, N. Y., June 7, 1890.

20-Pound Shot, Professional-40 ft. 114 in., J. D. McPherson, Toronto, Ont., November 10, 1888.
21-Pound Shot-39 ft. 11⁄2 in., G. R. Gray, St. Catherine's, Ont., August 10, 1891.
22-Pound Shot-35 ft. 10 in., D. J. McKinnon, London, England, June 22, 1884.

C. McLean, Pitlochrie, Scotland, September 4, 1897.

24-Pound Shot-33 ft. 11% in., G. R. Gray, Boston, Mass., April 12, 1890.

ROPE-CLIMBING.

Professional-37 ft. 8 in.,

Using both hands and feet-35 ft. 8 in. up, in 14 4-5s., C. E. Raynor, South Bethlehem, Pa., April 2, 1887. Using the hands alone-21 ft. 6 in. up, 6 3-5s., E. Kunath, New York City, March 17, 1899; 38 ft. up,

20 7-8s., E. E. Allen, Cambridge, Mass.. March 31, 1884; 25 ft.. 6 2-5s., E. Kunath, New York City. September 1, 1901; 18 ft., 3 3-5s., E. Kunath, New York City, March 25, 1902.

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