¶ In Des Moines, Kansas Miler Wes Santee anchored four winning relay teams in two days of competition at the Drake Relays, helped set U.S. records in the sprint medley and distance medley. Unofficial star of the relays: ex-Southern California Shotputter Parry O'Brien, who tossed the 16-lb. weight 59 ft.9¾ in., a full 6½ in. farther than his own world record. The heave goes into the record books only as a "noteworthy performance," since the Drake Relays lacked the required three competitors in the event.
¶ At Las Vegas, Nev., shooting for one of golf's richest prizes, the $35,000...
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