Gehrmann Fails in 1500 and Snaps Indoor Record Pace
Den Gehrmann, hailed as king of America indoor millers, failed to qualify in the 1500 meters for next Week's Olympic trials after a costly finishing spurt in an 800-meter heat. He finished behind Bob McMillet and Leon Lepard in the second 800 heat and then aimed for the mile, saying the sprint harmed his chances and that he may quit outdoor running. He planned to race only indoors thereafter.
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Davis aims for world high jump record at Olympic trials
Walt Davis Waller known as Buddy Davis tried three times yesterday to set a new world high jump record. He narrowly missed each attempt but said he is not discouraged and looks forward to next week's Olympic trials.
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Decathlon Set July 1 2 national AAU at Tulare
Boo Mathias 1948 Olympic decathlon champion and world record holder leads the field at the national AAU Decathlon Championships in Tulare July 1 2 to win a spot on the 1932 Olympic team. Rev Bob Richards top pole vaulter and defending decathlon champion plans to enter. Major challengers include Bill Athans Floyd Simmas and Bill Miller. Richards shifts focus to pole vault for the Olympics.
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AAU Summaries From Page 19-A Notable Names
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Paris to feed Olympians with dedicated Helsinki restaurant
Paris officials announce plans for a restaurant to serve French cuisine at the Helsinki Games. The facility will be built in the Olympic village to offer cognac and champagne celebrations, with Antony to arrive first and Belgian athletes sharing the space. Massard defends the move as preserving national flavor without impacting the Games organization.
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Andy’s Leg Injury Update After Next Week’s Game
A chaotic sports brief notes an unidentified player named Andy with an injured leg likely to miss or affect action next week. It mentions 5 statline context, a forward or winger from NAT SU-neters f SL meters, and references to teams Mison, YStransfeld, and Reed steige. The passage is garbled but centers on ongoing recovery and training disruption.
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Distance Record Sparks Russian Sprint Disturbance
Two Russians claimed new distance marks as rivals broke multiple records in Kiev. Emil Zatopek led with a 10,400 meter pace of 29 minutes 26 seconds, while others like Sikifor Popov and Vladimir Kavanery posted strong times. The Rude Prava report notes the events occurred on June 10.
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25 Marathon Stars Seek Record Today
A field of 25 top long distance runners in the west seek a new record in the fifth annual Western Hemisphere Marathon at Culver City. Tau Won-Ngau, China's marathon ace, is the defending champion.
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AAU Track Meet Results Highlight Vault and Throws
Contested races and field events feature standout performances. George Malis, Olympic hopeful, placed near Chris Slane of New York City, while Georgetown's Chuel Caypazzoli and others posted notable times. Henry Dreyer of the Yale AC retained his 36 pound weight throw title with a 40 foot 31 inch mark amid a crowded, high effort meet.
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