Word: marathoning
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...Boston is no longer a major league town, as some claim, it is not because the Patiots are moving out but because the powers that he have decided that you must be a good runner in order to enter the Boston Marathon...
...most equitable way to limit the number of entries and to keep Jock sane was to make ability a prerequisite, and it was hardly surprising that Will Cloney, chairman of the sponsoring B. A. A., announced two months ago that unless you had completed a marathon in less than four hours, Boston didn't want you. A runner could also qualify by doing well in two ten-milers or getting the authorization of a coach or trainer, but only a decent runner can get by those two obstacles...
Entering the final day of competition, East House continued to maintain a lead over South House in the Radcliffe swimming marathon, but the Margie? was an extremely slim one and a large turnout of swimmers this afternoon could easily reverse the standings...
...specific count of the individual houses was not available last night, but Mrs. Alice McCabe, director of the marathon. indicated that East House was holding its lead while South and North Houses trailed close behind...
...McCabe predicted that this year's marathon could be the largest spring marathon ever. "With a substantial turnout today, we'll probably set a new record." she said. The fall marathon traditionally draws a slightly larger number of participants...