Barnsley Chronicle – Saturday 28 December 1878

Foot Race at the Barnsley Queen’s Grounds

On Saturday a race of 100 yards for £10 took place between Henry Rose, of Denaby, and R. Greenwood, of Mexbro’, Rose receiving three yards start.

Betting ruled at 22s, to £1 on Greenwood.

Both men were fairly despatched. Rose led for about half distance, but Greenwood, who had the race in hand, went to the front and won by a yard.

Mr. Geo. Bradley acted as referee, Mr. J. Harton as starter, and Mr. James Nixon as stukeholder.