“Tim Banner defeated Ralph by experience and nothing else,” is how jack Murray, the well-known athletic trainer, summed up the stirring finish of the Australasian 130 yards professional sprint running championship at Wangaratta (Vic.) on Saturday. Banner (N.S.W.) retained his title in winning by inches from Fred J. Ralph (S.A.) in 12 7-16 sec.—five yards inside evens. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954), Wed 10 Feb 1932, Page 11
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