Word: therecording
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Dates: during 1885-1885
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...high rate of speed on the irst lap compelled him to run slower for the last lap. However he spurted on the home stretch and covered the distance in 50 1-4s., three-twentieth of a second less than Brooks, who previously held or lad therecord of 50 2 5sec. This was the third record broken at the meeting and Baker's beautiful running won long and continued applause, not only as an exhibition of endurance and speed but also of graceful racing...