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Dartmouth appears strong in the distance runs, where star miler Mike Morrissey should be good for at least one first. The absence of Crimson pole vaulter Bob Mello may enable the Green to sweep that event...
With the exception of the broad jump, the other field events aren't particularly strong. There is a potential winner in almost every event, but over-all depth is lacking. Both Bob Mello, a consistent 13 foot-plus pole vaulter, and Bob Curran, a 35 pound weight thrower who does about 53 feet, are relatively alone in their events...
...physical specification for this Olympic challenge. He is tall (6 ft. 3 in.), with the reaching stride of a hurdler or high-jumper, and husky enough (200 Ibs.) for the heavy-duty weight events. He has the steel-spring legs of a sprinter, the back muscles of a pole vaulter and the barrel chest of a distance man. He also has the nerveless self-control to make the most of his natural advantages, and the confidence of a champion who knows that his only real competition is the law of gravity and the pull of time...
...Twitchell qualified for the semi-finals in the 200 hurdles by finishing third in his best. The winning time for the heat was 22 seconds flat. Pole-vaulter Bob Mello will go into the finals of his event today, although he has yet to complete...
Mikkola has entered teams in the sprint and mile relays. He also has individual competitors in three events: Pete Dow will run the 100-yard dash, Bob Twitchell the high hurdles, and Bob Mello, standout pole vaulter, will be the only field events competitor...