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Show Richards 2 11SII Bagley Utah has just closed one of the most successful seasons it has ever enjoyed in the track sport. Although at this writing the season is only half completed, it is certainly a safe prediction to concede the Utes the state title, and perhaps even the conference honors. Last year Tommy Fitz-patrick developed some wonderful material, but he was compelled to take second place to the Farmers, who not only romped off with the state title, but also annexed the conference championship. However, this year the tables are somewhat turned in the Crimson's favor, for thus far the team has decisively downed the Aggies and the Cougars in dual affairs, and in addition the mile relay team, made up of Pratt, Folca, Pembroke and Burton has shattered the conference mark in this event, as well as in the mile medly race, while on their recent invasion of Colorado. The success of the track team is a distinct tribute to the system and style of coaching inaugurated by the former Drake Bulldogs, Ike Armstrong and Ben Lingenfelter. Last fall, while still busily engaged on the gridiron, they diverted their attention sufficiently to promote a fall track meet. And then while Ike was directing the basketeers in their campaign, Ben was uncovering and developing some wonderful material from the host of anxious aspirants. This consistent work has done much to bring the first real honors that Utah and its coaches have enjoyed for the year's labors. Bill Cox, holder of the conference records in the discus and shot, was elected captain; a position which the "Ogden Power House" rightly deserved, and which he has very capably filled, not only because the Crimson have been victorious in their encounters thus far, but because he has constantly contributed his share of the points to the triumphs. As is generally the case, the Freshmen humiliated the upperclassmen in the annual inter-class meet. The old reliables, Captain Bill Cox, Pembroke, Bagley, Pratt and Pilling demonstrated their worth, and the flashy freshmen, Burton Squires and Goodwin measured up to expectations. Doral Pilling revealed his ability at this early stage of the season, when he hurled the javelin for a new conference record; moreover, he repeated his performance in the dual meet with the Aggies, and again in the Colorado relays. He now holds the conference mark of 186 feet 11 inches, which is a considerable advance over the figure formally made by the late Adolph Wullstein. 183 Ill j Pembroke 440 Yord Dash win I wsmmms Squires Miter S Una Up Humbert |