The contest on Friday between Chariton, Borg, and Weisemuller the world's swimming champions, each at the top of his form, is regarded as one of the greatest events in the history of the sport. ...
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The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Sat 19 Jul 1924, Page 15
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