Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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FLOYD WILLIAMS. GEORGE HERBERT ROOT.

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who. prior to hi meeting Trine, had won thirty races consecutively; Charley Gibson, who held the world record in the 150-yard dash, was tlefcatcd in 14 1-2 second . a record that still stands. Coming back to Oregon, from '91 to 96 he defeated all the fastest professional runners in the valley, including Itilly Kay. Mr. Trine then began his work at the University of Oregon, and in hi five year there met one defeat, that with the Berkeley team, that had previously made such a splendid showing in the Hast. In 1897 Trine was away from Eugene, and that year O. A. C. won. During hi stay w. O. TRINE. at Eugene six men were developed who made marks of 10 l-o in the 100-yard dash. These were Higgins. Overholt, Kuykendall, Bishop and Heater. All would probably have been 10-second men with another year’s training. Payne, Redmond and Polcy were other runners who held Northwest records under his training, while his weight men, jumpers, hurdlers and vaulters were on a par with his sprinters. It was under him that Smith made the state record in the hammer, which ha stood for year , hut most inevitably fall before another of Trine's athlete , Dow Walker. Many a young nu»n owe much to this veteran trainer in having a stronger, lither. faster body, and many a man for whom the multitude ha loosened it lung would never have been so honored but for the care and instruction given him by Dad” Trine. O. A. C. Wins from Washington. Four times lutd we met Seattle on the gridiron, and twice bad we been victorious. Once they had visited and battled on the basket ball arena and took away fewer point than they left. But until May 17 we had never measured strength with them on the track. The result of this meeting wa another victory for the Orange by the decisive score of 71 to 51. The event , winner and record are here given. One state record wa broken, that in the discus throw, by Ray L. Stout, who made 114 feet 3 inches. 100-yard dash—Smithson, William (0. A. C.) and Smith (Washington). Time 0:151-5. 880-yard run—Grvenhaw (O. A. C-), Deary and Twitehel (Washington). Time 2 04 1-5. Pole vault—Winsor, Dohrn (Washington) and Swann (0. A. C-). Height 10 feet 6 inches. 220-ynrd dash William anil Sinitlisuti tied; Green (Washington). Time 0:233-5. Discus throw—Stout, Bower (0. A. C.) and McDonald (Washington). Distance 114 feet 4 inches. 120-vard hurdle—Winsor (Washington), ltelden (O. A. C.) and Brackett (Washington). Time 0:17. High jump- Smith i.Washington), Moore and Smithson (0. A. C.). Height 5 feet 6 inches. 440-yard dash—William (0. A. C.), Green (Washington) and Schroeder (0. A. C-). Time 0:52 2 5. Bread jump—Winsor, Smith (Washington) and Moores (0. A. C.). Distance 21 feet 7 1-2 inches. ' Shot put—McDonald (Washington), Walker and Bower (0. A. C-). Distance 39 feet 10 1-2 inches.

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220-yard hurdle race—Cathey. Smithvm (O. A. C.) and Wirwor (Washington). Time 0:27. Mile run—McCrary (Washington), Davolt and Ixsmard (O. A. C.). Time 4 :43 3-5. Hammer throw Walker (0. A. C.), McDonald (Washington) and Shejiard (0. A. C ). Distance 125 feet 9 inches. The relnv race was conceded to O. A. C.. thus making the locals a total of 71 points against 51 for the visitors. The iiu-et was entirely fr.s-from any unpleasant contentions, and we trust the Washington boys went away with the same feclirurs of friendship and good will that we entertain toward them. O. A. C. Wins from Oregon. For the first time since 1897 C. A. C. has won the championship of Oregon on the track, and not only that, but also the championship of the Northwest. The decisive victory over the University of Washington, followed by defeating the University of Oregon hv a greater score, gives t » a clear title to these honors. The meet with Oregon May 27 was in no way disappointing to the supporters of the Orange, every one of Trine's men doing his duty well, and the score. 78 to 44. indicate closely the respective strength of the two team . It is a notable fact that O. A. C. won every race, the 120 and 220-yard hurdles, the 100. 220, 440 and SSO-vard, mile ami relay race , and it | caka plainly the greatness of W. O. Trine as a trainer of athletes. In the field events lemurs were evenly divided, each team winning three firsts. The Northwest record in the half mile was lowered, the new mark (icing 2:02 1-5. The time in the relay. 3:33. was splendid. The college record in the 120-yard hurdle was lowered from 0:16 4-5 to 0:16 1-5 by Itclden. Swann broke his own record in the pole vault, making 10 feet 6 inches, llugg was the star for the visitors, putting the shot 40 feet and making an exhibition throw in the hammer, after winning that event, of over 128 feet. A IIk- event which decided the meet was finidled, a magnificent Orange banner, on which in bold letter wa the wort! “Champion ,” floated out from the flagpole of the Armory. The brecac wax exactly right to cause it to stream broadside to the spectators, and a iniglity shout hurst from those who love to see the Orange win. a shout of joy and victory. The events, winners and record are a follows: 100-.vard clash Williams, Smithson (0. A. C.) and Moores (IT. of .). Time 0:10 3-10. Broad jump—Moore (O. A. C.), Kuykendall (U. of O.) and Bowen (O. A. C.). Distance 'JO feet 11 inches. 220-yard hurdle Smithson (O. A. Moores and Kuykendall (U. of O.). Time 0:20. Half mile Grcenhaw (O. A. C.), Perkins (U. of O.) and Howard (O. A. C.). Time 2:021 5. Shot put- Hugg (IT. of O.), Walker (O. A. C.) and Melntire (I', of O.). Distant ' 40 feet 1-2 inch. Pole vault—Swann (O. A. C.), Window (IT. of O.) and Cathey (0. A. C.). Height 10 feet 6 inches. 220-yard dash—Smithson, William (0. A. C.) and Moore (I', of 0.). Time 0:22 2-5. Hammer throw—Hugg (IT. of O.), Walker and Shepard (0. A. C.). Distance 126 feet 11 inches. Mile run—Davolt (O. A. C.), Woods and Mitchell (U. ofO.). Time 4:49. High jump—Miller (U. of O.), Moon ami Swann (O. A. C.). Height 5 feet 4 inches. 440-yard dash—Williams and Beach (O. A. C.) and Vcarh (U. of O.). Time 0:531-5. 120-yard hurdle—Bcldcn (O. A. C.). Moore and KuykemUll (U. of O.). Time 0:16 1-5. I i rus throw—Stout (O. A. C-), Hugg and Melntire (U. of (X). Distance 111 f« et 11 inches. The relay race was won by O. A. C., Smithson. Grcenhaw, Beach and Williams running the mile in the splendid time of 3:83.