Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 505
as he sprawled helplesslytoward Clarke, that runner took a quick side-step,to prevent a violent collision, and dashed for-ward upon the last relay of the race, with a cleanlead of three yards. Midget Blake jumped ruefully to his feet, andrubbed the bruised spots upon his elbows. No-body was… … EVERY EYE WAS FIXED UPON THE TWO RUNNERS CIRCLINGTHE TRACK. precise number of inches that had marked theinitial lead. After it was over, and Gordon hadwon, the Midget insisted that his mates finaladvantage was three yards and one foot, but thisextra gain Clarke solemnly denied. He had de-feated…
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