Sport: Storming the Citadel

By tradition, the Millrose Games annually begin the frantic swirl of big-time indoor track at Madison Square Garden. And by tradition, the event has been stag night for the competitors. But last week Millrose officials saw fit to schedule a special 60-yd. dash for the ladies. The reason: to give the New York track crowd its first look at Tennessee State's willowy Wilma ("Skeeter") Rudolph. 20. triple gold medal winner and the outstanding athlete at last summer's Olympic Games in Rome.

The minute she checked into town, Guest Star Rudolph began charming New Yorkers with one of...

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