The Sun.
London, England, 1862-02-04 00:00:00

PEDES2RIANISIII.

WEST BROMPTON.
RACE BETWEEN JOHN BRIGHTON (OF NOMVICII) nicri
SAMUEL BARKER (OF BILLINOSOATE) FOR LBO AND
CirAturroN's BELT.—The proposed match between these
distinguished pedestrians took place yesterday, in the pre-
sence of a strong muster, on Mr. J. Roberts' enclosed
ground. The event was originally appointed to come off
Some four weeks since, but owing to the non-production of
the four miles belt, which the backers of Brighton failed to
deliver to Mr. Roberts on the day, Barker refused to run,
and claimed forfeit, although he was afterwards induced
to forego this and enter into arrangements for the pre-
sent meeting. The competitors had to make the cir-
cuit of the course sixteen times ; and when the usual
came e
preparatory matters had been adjusted they
freely
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ly
mark—Brighton being the favourite, his friends to
offering 7 to 4. Tho Norwich clipper unquestionably looked
all that could be desired in condition; Barker, on the con-
trary, did not appear the thing, although he stated he was
well, and seemed confident. he
pedestris started by
report of pistol, and on going off, which they did at a tre-
mendous pace, the lead was taken by Barker, who headed
his opponent by some two yards, and in this way, without
the slightest variation, ran until the first lap (440 yards) had
been completed. Throughout the second, third, and fourth
rounds there was noaaekrdcdhintsah,gne ge in the position of the men.
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manner they completed the first mile of the distance, which
was run in 4 minutes 45 seconds. Although the second
mile
was admirably contested, yet the race presented no fea-
ture that calls for special comment. The lead was held by
Barker ; but so well did his opponent run up, that on the
finish of the second mile, which was run in ten minutes, six
seconds, Brighton was not more than two yards in the iota.
From the style the Norwich clipper was holding himself
together, it was apparent he was running within his pace,
while the gallant Sam, on the other hand, appeared doing
all he knew to cut his man down. While performing the
third mile, Barker held the front position until coming
round the top bend of the course, in the twelfth lap, when
Brighton, who had thus far waited, came to the
front, and soon made a wide gap between them, The race
was now over, for Barker fell further in the rear, and on
the finish of the lap, pulled and resigned ; the three miles
being run in 15 minutes and 12 seconds. Brighton had to
run the last mile by himself, which he did at a good pace,
the four miles being accomplished in 20 minutes, 25 seconds.
RICHARDS RICHARDS AND JONEc OF ISLINGTON.—rriorI
q.d
race for the belt, these men ran one mile, for£lo e,
Richards being allowed 15 yards start. The result is
soon
told. Richards, who was the favourite, maintained the
lead, and won by about the given distan ee
•
JOKE; AND JonNs.--The last event decided was a spin
of 100 yards between these men, which, after a dead heat,
was won by Jones, who was allowed a start of two yards.

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