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There were several other good performances in Philadelphia by Crimson athletes but Croasdale's was the only first place. John Bakkenson lost his discus title to Michigan's Ernie Soundek, who won with a throw of 175'3". Bakkenson threw 166'10" for second place...
...Yardlings had two other double winners Saturday: John Micketts (discus: 133 ft., 5 1/2 in.; hammer: 121 ft., 2 1/2 in.) and Andy Cahners (440 high hurdies: 59:2; 120-yard high hurdies...
Bruin Clark Hopson throws the discus 144 ft, which, translated, means front-liner battling for second place with Harvard underlings. Chris Pardee, who high jumped 6 ft., 9 in. indoors won't be pressed for first place in that event. Teammate Jack Spitzberg and Bruin Dean Pinelius will both be striving for a 6 ft., 2 in. leapz which should be good for second place...
John Bakkensen headed a one-two Crimson finish in the discus with a meet record effort of 169 ft., 4 1/2 in. Chris Pardee won the high jump against weak opposition with a 6 ft., 4 in. leap. Captain Ed Meeham copped the 880-yard...
James Saran, Army's fine discus thrower of last year has graduated, leaving that event open to a Crimson sweep. Graduation has also hurt the Cadets in the 440-yard...