Murray State University - Shield Yearbook (Murray, KY)

TRACK Marshall Gage, Thoroughbred hurdle ace, displays form that makes him one of the best in the O.V.C. Judging from the won and lost record, coach Bill Ferger- son ' s Murray State trackmen did not have a very successful season. However, it should be remembered that last year was the first year that added emphasis was placed on track, so the year was used mostly for building for later years. The Breds were sixth in the OVC conference meet, but they were only eleven points behind first place Eastern. Marshall Gage was second in the high hurdles and fourth in the low hurdles and John Brooks picked up a second in pole vault. Back for the ' 58 season will be four other lettermen. With these six and a crew of promising freshmen, the tracksters should be among the conference leaders. John Brooks, second in the O.V.C, approaches the take-off for a practice jump. First Row: Al Giordano, .1. D. Burke, Bill L. M > nry, Joe Carlisle, George Porter, Don Dingwertli, Jerc Pisriie, Don WoikIs, AI liavencroM. Seeoinl Hitw: Made Harper, Dan Erwin, Marsliail Gage, Jim Hogg, Tom Darnell, Joiin West, Tony Beal, Norman I.ain, (;or(Ion I ' rrr.v, Bobby TiM)n. Dhm- HowiII,