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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...metre event there will probably be Vennstrom of Sweden, rated at 15.3 seconds, and Burghley and Gaby of England, both of whom have done 15 seconds flat or better. Sempe of France, and Steinhardt of Germany are not quite so fast as the other three but under the pressure of Olympic competition, might step into the lead. America, however, has unquestionably better material. Wells of Dartmouth and Ring of the New York Athletic Club with Werner of the Illinois Athletic Club and Dye of California can all of them turn in stellar performances, while there is any number of good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AMERICAN OLYMPIC HURDLERS STRONG, DISTANCE MEN OUTCLASSED--FARRELL | 1/19/1928 | See Source »

Died. Joseph H. Steinhardt, 62, "Apple King of America"; in Manhattan, of heart disease. As German immigrant boy, he early encountered one Thomas Kelly as his chief pushcart rival; the two exchanged daily abuse until suddenly Steinhardt said: "Let's cut this out and be partners." A handshake over the pushcart was the only contract, and when Kelly recently died they were still devoted friends...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Dec. 20, 1926 | 12/20/1926 | See Source »

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