Word: pole-vault
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...Yale News comments on the smallness of the record made in the pole-vault contest last Saturday...
...Saturday the contest for medals to be given those making the best records in the pole-vault and putting the shot were held in the gymnasium. Gibson put the shot 32 feet 5 1-2 inches; Bowen; 31 feet 7 1-2 inches; Manley, 31 feet 4 1-2 inches. In the pole-vault, Leavitt cleared 9 feet 3 inches; Craig, 9 feet; Wheelwright, 8 feet 6 inches, and Dickerman, 7 feet 6 inches. The Athletic Association has decided to offer a medal for general improvement in each of the events...
...eight men, and was won with a jump of 5 feet 6 3-4 inches by T. G. Shearman, '89. Page of Pennsylvania is considered good for 5 feet 10 1-2 inches at any time. The next event, which is of interest to Harvard men, was the pole-vault, which was won also by T. G. Shearman. He broke the Yale record with a vault of 10 feet 3 1-2 inches. Harvard's best record this year is but 9 feet 3 1-2 inches. The meeting was closed with sparring and fencing contests, which are of none...
...second competition in the pole-vault and putting the shot will take place...
...second competition in the pole-vault and shot-putting will take place Saturday...