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Millrose Meet Poised to Crown 1968 Olympic Hopefuls
The Millrose Meet at Madison Square Garden opens as a potential springboard to Mexico City. Fred Schmertz seeks his Wanamaker Mile mark and a 17-foot pole vault record with Bob Seagren. American pole vaulting strength faces strong international challengers.
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