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May 19, 1935
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
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On May 18 in Lincoln, Neb., the University of Oklahoma won its first Big Six Conference track and field title with 65.5 points despite rain, topping Kansas State (53). Kansas set records in shot put (Elwyn Dees, 51 ft 3¾ in) and pole vault (Ray Noble, 13 ft 8½ in).
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Oklahoma U. Win First Track Title
LINCOLN, Neb., May 18.-(AP)-. Sloshing over a rain-drenched course for an imposing array of victories the University of Oklahoma won, its first big six conference track and field championship here today.
The sooners scored 65 ½ points, coming through with a rush in the late events to leave their nearest rival. Kansas State, in the rear with 53 points. Nebraska scored 36 points. Iowa state 32. Missouri 29 and Kansas, the defending champion, 24½.
Two records fell during the two-day water carnival, both marks in field events and both set by the last-place Kansas team. Elwyn Dees shotput record of 51 feet 3 3/4 inches set in the preliminaries yesterday withstood today's bombardment. The previous record of 50 feet 1 1/2 inches was set by Dees last year.
Ray Noble. sturdy Kansas sophomore, boosted the conference pole vault record to 13 feet 8 ½ inches. The previous record of 13 feet 5 1/2 inches was set by Clyde Coffman of Kansas in 1931.
LINCOLN, Neb., May 18.-(AP)-. Sloshing over a rain-drenched course for an imposing array of victories the University of Oklahoma won, its first big six conference track and field championship here today.
The sooners scored 65 ½ points, coming through with a rush in the late events to leave their nearest rival. Kansas State, in the rear with 53 points. Nebraska scored 36 points. Iowa state 32. Missouri 29 and Kansas, the defending champion, 24½.
Two records fell during the two-day water carnival, both marks in field events and both set by the last-place Kansas team. Elwyn Dees shotput record of 51 feet 3 3/4 inches set in the preliminaries yesterday withstood today's bombardment. The previous record of 50 feet 1 1/2 inches was set by Dees last year.
Ray Noble. sturdy Kansas sophomore, boosted the conference pole vault record to 13 feet 8 ½ inches. The previous record of 13 feet 5 1/2 inches was set by Clyde Coffman of Kansas in 1931.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Track Championship
Big Six Conference
Oklahoma Sooners
Shot Put Record
Pole Vault Record
Rainy Conditions
What entities or persons were involved?
Elwyn Dees
Ray Noble
Clyde Coffman
Where did it happen?
Lincoln, Neb.
Story Details
Key Persons
Elwyn Dees
Ray Noble
Clyde Coffman
Location
Lincoln, Neb.
Event Date
May 18
Story Details
University of Oklahoma won its first Big Six conference track and field championship with 65 1/2 points, ahead of Kansas State with 53 points. Two records were set by Kansas athletes: Elwyn Dees in shot put (51 feet 3 3/4 inches) and Ray Noble in pole vault (13 feet 8 1/2 inches).