Word: sprinters
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...track events, much of Yale's strength depends on the physical condition of Harvey Reed, the mile runner, and Walter Schleiter, the sprinter, both of whom have been slightly out of form this season. Reed, who returned from military service only a month ago, was unable to take part in the Penn. Relay Carnival, and Johnny Mack, the Eli coach, fears that he will not regain sufficient physical form this year to be counted on as a point winner. During his freshman year, Reed, who came to Yale from Mercersberg as a preparatory school record breaker, reeled off a mile...
...four-fifths seconds. However, in the final heat he was outclassed and failed to place. French of the Portland Naval Station, by a final burst of speed, was the winner in six and two fifths seconds, equaling the world's record. W. Rollins '16, former University sprinter, now in the M. I. T. aviation school, after a hard-fought struggle nosed out Proud of the Navy Yard for second place, losing to French by little more than two yards. Rollins also ran anchor man on the M. I. T. quartet, which easily defeated Fort Andrews in a one-sided contest...
...leading man in the sprints. Moore has been running in a number of indoor meets this winter, and has been a consistent point-winner. Jelke, Barrett and Read will be the other men in the sprints. The first two were university men last season, and Read was the foremost sprinter on the Freshman team. In the quarter-mile, Clark, who made the distance in 50 4-5 seconds last season while a member of the Freshman team, Larkin and Eddy will be the most likely performers. Barrett and Terrel may also be used in this event...
...mile relay team at different times only three are now in college. The team will probably be made up of Crim, who secured fourth place in the 440 at the Intercollegiates last year, Bartsch and Shelton from last year, and Culbertson, jumper and Sprinter...
...Pollard, the football star, who was a capable performer over the hurdles a year ago, has been unable to report for track work as yet owing to illness. It is expected, however, that he will be able to compete in the B. A. A. games. Fred Broks, a promising sprinter of two years ago, has returned to college after an absence of one year and will be a big addition to the team...