HARDLY bad the big crowd at the Victorian Amateur Athletic champion ship on Saturday recovered from the thrilling three-mile run, in which Alex. Hillhouse routed Fred Colman in 14min. 421-5sec., than a treat was provided for those who waited. This was in the half-mile championship, in which Alan Elliston was defending his title agains W. M. Whyte, a former State champion, Ray Triado, and others. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Wed 23 Dec 1931, Page 11
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