Sport and Athletics in 1908. (Chapman and Hall. 5s. net.)—
We cannot do better than quote the description of contents which is given on the title-page : "An Annual Register, including the Results for the year 1908 (to November), of all the important events in Athletics, Games, and every form of Sport in the United Kingdom, together with the Winners, Records, and Notable Achieve- ments of past years ; also a full List of Results in the Olympia Games." It seems a very complete work, including every kind of game, with details elaborately set out. Here are some " World Records" :—Running : 100 yards, 9} sec. (D. J. Kelly, 1908) ; 1 mile, 4 min. 12f sec. (W. G. George, 1888); 10 miles, 50 min. 40/ sec. (A. Shrubb, 1904). Walking: 1 mile, 8 min. 26 see (G. E. Lerner, 1904). Long jump (running) : 24 ft. 111 in. (P. O'Connor, 1901). High jump (running): 6 ft. 54 in. (M. Sweeney, 1895).
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