Manly Wins 440 Yard Dash Upset Over Dope
Cornell captain Manly defeats a field of long distance sprinters to win the 440 yard dash in a notable upset.
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The Cornellian in Mount Vernon, Iowa
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Newspaper
The Cornellian
Location
Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
1
Ames Wins Meet at Iowa State Indoor Track Meet
Ames took the team title with 56 3 4 points as Drake came second with 41 3 4 and Grinnell third. Captain Manly sprinted the 440 yard dash in 51.2 seconds to lead Ames as Mellor and Massey fought hard in the early stages. Hoyt won the 100 yard dash in 9.4 seconds while Grinnell and Drake led in the mile and relay events.
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Manly
Mellor
Hoyt
Shearer
Cornell
K. C. Smith
Iowa
Torrence
Woodrow
Curry
Morningside
Benton
Grinnell
Ames
Drake
Coe
Dual Meet with Coe on Monday in Cedar Rapids
The annual dual meet with Coe proceeds Monday afternoon at 3 45 in Cedar Rapids after a Saturday postponement due to festival concerts. A special car leaves at two for team and rooters. Both teams claim strong form with many events closely matched and seconds and thirds likely to decide the outcome.
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Coe
Cedar Rapids
Dope
Cornell
College Men Not Denied The Ballot
A state law allows absent voting for college students away during election day. Steps: obtain an Absent Voters Application Blank, declare party, mail to auditor, receive ballot and affidavit, have it notarized, seal, and mail by registered mail. Election date June 5.
Mischa Elman Opens Cornell May Music Festival in Mount Vernon
Famous violinist Mischa Elman headlines the Cornell May Music Festival opening in Mount Vernon Tomorrow evening. He previously played to Sing Sing inmates with dramatic reception, thrilling 1400 prisoners who roared approval after his Dvorak Humoresque performance.
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MT. Vernon
Mischa Elman
Mount Vernon
Smyth Secures Runner-Up at State Tennis Tournament
Cornell ace Bob Smyth finished second at the state tournament in Cedar Rapids, losing to White of Coe in straight sets 6 3. He had earlier upset Drake’s Clark, while Howard also fell to White in the opening round. In doubles Smyth and Howard faced Grinnell’s Pottle and Wheelock after a tough singles run.
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White
Coe
Bob Smyth
Cornell
Cedar Rapids
Bob
Clark
Drake
Smyth
Howard
Pottle
Wheelock
Grinnell
Cornellians Stay as Young as Ever
Reprint of a Cornellian banquet recap from the previous issue with songs and yells linked to each menu card. Includes chants like Polly Wolly Doodle and Whoop-a-la old Cornell showing continued enthusiasm and pride, urging readers to wave the purple banner and celebrate Cornell’s spirit.
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Cornellian
Edgar T. Brackett
Polly Wolly
Saratoga
Cornell
Cornell Seniors In Good Positions At Start Of Fall Term
Cornell seniors prepare for their first lessons and appearances before students as schools open. Twenty eight have secured teaching positions, with several others still weighing offers from two possible schools. Names listed include Oscar Allanson Independence and Helen Guenther What Cheer among others.
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Cornell
Oscar Allanson
Independence
Ethel Cook
Nevada
Helen Esgate
Hadarden
Ruth Flanigan
Armstrong
Helen Guenther
What Cheer
Eunice Hartley
Sanborn
Antone Johnson
Grattinger
Dorothy Keyes
Sutherland
Rose Miller
Toledo
Frances Moore
Plover
Herbert Peet
Urbana
Lucile Sherrard
Union
Blanche Swindell
Mt. Pleasant
Mina Taylor
West Branch
Irene van Ness
Denison
Tessie Wilcox
Shellsburg
Sybil Woodruff
Bertha Woodard
Clarence
Jessie Ryan
Sigourn
Highlanders Clash With Cornell In Final Coe Series
Highland Park baseball teams meet Cornell at Coe College in Cedar Rapids for two decisive conference games. Kinsey starts today with Byerly for Cornell, and Reece and Walker pitch tomorrow as the outcome shapes standings in the Iowa conference and state race. The Red and Gold aim to erase last week’s defeat and cap the year with a strong finish.
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Highland Park
Cornell
Highlanders
Kinsey
Byerly
Iowa
Iowa College Diamonds
Highland
West
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Massey
Cue
Mellor of
Tle
Magrann
Windenburg
Ludeking
Bretnall
Mischaelman
Elman
Sing Sing Prison
Dvorak
Cornellians
Highland Park and
Leander Clark
Reece
Walker
Carrither
Unsuc
West and Company
Rooters
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