The event was run over a 120-yard course – two lots of 60 with a pancake toss on the turn – with police holding up traffic. Taking part were: Mrs J. Whitehouse, of Algarkirk; June Holmes, of Wide Bargate; Mrs J. Scholes and Mrs A. Merk, of Monteith Crescent; Miss C. Roddis, of Harewood Close; Freda Taylor, of Meridian Road; June Hardwick, of Hospital Lane; Mrs Piggins, of Kings Crescent; Mrs Hudson, of Kings Avenue; Mrs P. Kimson, of Skirbeck Road; Mrs S. Tucker, of Haven Bank, and a Miss Briggs.
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Two races were held, splitting the field into half to prevent competitors getting in each other's way at the turn. | JPIMedia
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And they're off! | JPIMedia
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Boston swimmer June Holmes won the first heat in a time of 21.2 seconds. | JPIMedia
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However, the title would ultimately go to a competitor from the second heat. | JPIMedia