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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 2 |
2 stories matching knighton
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:knight, knighthood, highton, brighton, crighton, laighton
- A High-Stakes Footrace Challenge
Two rivals trade insults and deposit cash wagers for a sprint contest to determine the 'fastest man on the Sound.'
- The Great Puget Sound Footrace of 1883
A high-stakes match between two local runners in Olympia promises to shake up the sporting fraternity with $1,000 on the line.