Sporting Life: Wednesday 31st October 1888

Oakley Harriers: Eight members turned out on Saturday from Boileau Arms, Barnes, and had an enjoyable spin of about five miles. The pack was made up of H. J. Smithson (pace). H. P. Gilbey, J. M. Bassett, H. Veltom. W. Stevens, T. Sanders, J. Pinsent, and J. I. Alger. The next race takes place on Saturday, November 10th, and members are reminded that entries close on the 3rd. The distance is two miles and three-quarters, and there will be runs over the course on Saturday, the 3rd, and Tuesday November 6. The inter-club run with the Westbourne Athletics Club has been fixed for November 17, at Barnes. Hon. sec., J. I. Alger, 5, Burton Street, Burton-crescent, W.C.


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Referenced

GRO0541 Tiverton: Joseph Benjamin Pinsent: 1865 – 1897