Word: sprinted
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...French Anderson was boxed during the first half of the race as John Ingley of Cornell, the eventual winner, built up a big lead. Anderson's finishing sprint made up part of the deficit, but he was unable to close the gap enough to win. Pete Reider went into the last lap of the two-mile even with Lou Quantannens of Army. His finishing kick was too much for the cadet as he won going away by ten yards in 9:41.5, his best time of the season...
Jorgensen also scored an impressive 4:46.8 victory in the 440 over Dartmouth captain Duke Hust. Hust, who still holds the Dartmouth record for the distance, couldn't equal Jorgensen's steady pace and had to sprint continually to regain lost ground. When Jorgensen sprinted at the end, however, Hust dropped out of contention...
Dave Hawkins has proved his lithe versatility by the increasing ease with which he handles all four strokes of the new 200-yard individual medley. Chouteau Dyer is gaining finesse and may lower the 100-yard sprint record he set earlier this year...
...these men were counted upon; their needed performances were predicted. What Ulen needs is something more. To date, only Rog Clifton and Jon Lind have shown a helping hand, placing second to Dyer in the 50 and 100. With Gus Johnson, they give the Crimson good sprint strength...
Coach Bill Brooks hasn't had a chance to shape his Yardling team yet, but four freshmen already stand out. Dick Seaton look strong in the 440 and 220 free style. "He hasn't learned to sprint, but why teach him when he's so good in the longer events," Brooks commented...