16.--Charles Mower, the Dereham pedestrian, ran a one-mile match for 50 a
side, with Edward Mills, of London, the six miles champion, on the
Brampton Pedestrian Ground. Mower was a runner of considerable repute.
His best performance was at Salford, in December, 1860, when he defeated
Allison for the champion cup, running the mile in 4 minutes 24 seconds,
the ground at the time being covered with snow. In his match with Mills
he was beaten by 20 yards, in 4 minutes 34 seconds.