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March 16, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Coach Ralph Metcalfe, former Olympic star and Xavier University track coach in New Orleans, is featured with his star athletes Enos Hicks, Gilder Farrow, and Lloyd Thompson, highlighting their achievements. Xavier track team defeats Langston Southwest Kings 48-31.
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WEDNESDAY. MARCH 16, 1938
WORLD
METCALFE'S STAR XAVIER TRACK TEAM
Coach Ralph Metcalfe, former Olympic star and present track coach at Xavier University, New Orleans, and his three track and field satellites: Left to right—Coach Metcalfe, Enos Hicks, dash specialist; Gilder Farrow, 60 meter hurdle star, who pushed Alan Tolmich to a new record at Boston, Mass., this year,
Xavier Dazzles Langston Southwest Kings, 48-31
SPORTS
and Lloyd Thompson, high jump champion at Southeastern and Southwestern Negro Conferences, National Junior and Senior A.A.U. champion, and present record holder of indoor high jump—6 ft 1-4 inches.
WORLD
METCALFE'S STAR XAVIER TRACK TEAM
Coach Ralph Metcalfe, former Olympic star and present track coach at Xavier University, New Orleans, and his three track and field satellites: Left to right—Coach Metcalfe, Enos Hicks, dash specialist; Gilder Farrow, 60 meter hurdle star, who pushed Alan Tolmich to a new record at Boston, Mass., this year,
Xavier Dazzles Langston Southwest Kings, 48-31
SPORTS
and Lloyd Thompson, high jump champion at Southeastern and Southwestern Negro Conferences, National Junior and Senior A.A.U. champion, and present record holder of indoor high jump—6 ft 1-4 inches.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Track Team
Xavier University
Olympic Star
High Jump Record
Hurdle Star
Dash Specialist
What entities or persons were involved?
Ralph Metcalfe
Enos Hicks
Gilder Farrow
Lloyd Thompson
Alan Tolmich
Where did it happen?
Xavier University, New Orleans; Boston, Mass.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ralph Metcalfe
Enos Hicks
Gilder Farrow
Lloyd Thompson
Alan Tolmich
Location
Xavier University, New Orleans; Boston, Mass.
Event Date
1938
Story Details
Coach Ralph Metcalfe and his Xavier track athletes Enos Hicks, Gilder Farrow, and Lloyd Thompson are profiled for their track and field accomplishments, including records and championships. Xavier defeats Langston Southwest Kings 48-31.