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PHA/8/1/3/84
Title
[page 90] Two photographs: sporting events; Polytechnic Harriers Marathon; Athletic Meeting; A. W. Sweeney; K. S. Duncan; M. A. Hintze; G. T. Saunders
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- 1934 (Creation)
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1 piece
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(1826-1995)
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1. Photograph of athletes competing in a relay event on the 2nd Jun 1934. The writing underneath states 'Polytechnic Harriers Marathon and Athletic Meeting at the White City Stadium, London. The Polytechnic Harriers won the Kinnaird Trophy with 40-points. 477482 - Changing over in the Southern AA League relay won by the Polytechnic Harriers.' No names have been given 2. Photograph of athletes cometing in the 100 yards final event on the 25th May 1935. The writing below states 'Achilles Club easily regained the "Kinnaird Trophy" with a record score of 52 points. 502430 - 100-yards (Kinnaird Trophy) final. The finish, won by A. W. Sweeney (Milocarian A. C.) from K. S. Duncan (Achilles) second, and M. A. Hintze (Poly H.) third. (G. T. Saunders 6th).' The competition tool place at White City Stadium as part of the Polytechnic Harriers Marathon Race and Athletic meeting.