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WORLDS MILE RECORD NEW YORK N Y May 24 Win ¬ ning the Metropolitan Handicap at Bel ¬ mont Park Saturday in 1 35 flat Jack High ran the fastest mile ever recorded in competition in this country His sensational performance under 110 pounds also stands as a worlds record for a race around a turn In England three horses ran one mile in 132 but it was on the straightaway course at Brighton The old American com ¬ petitive record around a turn was 1 35 made by Cherry Pie under 113 pounds on Sept 3 1923 Roamer ran one mile at Saratoga Springs against time in 134 Aug 21 1918 carryin 110 pounds
