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Identifier
20043117
Description
The Southwestern Exposition and Track Meet kicked off Friday in Fort Worth, Texas. Participating in the college events is Don Boyston of Oklahoma A. & M. Boyston is competing in the high jump. He won the event, clearing the bar at six feet, eight inches. Later Boyston tried to set the American collegiate record height of six-feet, ten inches but missed by only a little "elbow drag". Boyston is wearing a t-shirt with "Aggies" and an "O" across the chest.
Archival Date
1940-03-16
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1128
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Track and Field
Names
Boyston, Don; Oklahoma A & M College; Farrington Field
Subjects
Track and Field