Los Angeles Herald, Volume 32, Number 132, 10 February 1905 — FRESHMEN AND PREP ATHLETES TIE FOR FIRST [ARTICLE]

FRESHMEN AND PREP ATHLETES TIE FOR FIRST

Interclass Field Day on the U. 8. C.

Oval Productive of Close Contest

On the University of Southern California oval yesterday afternoon the athletes of the Methodist institution contented In the nuiuml Interclnns and the freshmen tried for first honfield and track events that are a yearly feature of U. S. C. athletics. The fourth year cla«s of the preparatory school affiliated with the university and the freshmen tried for first honors, the representatives of both classes recelvinff a total of 35 points. The third year preps came second with 18, the Junior class of the university being one point behind. The sophomores succeeded in getting six of the coveted, marks, while the first year preps had reason to he proud of tying with the university sophomore class.

One of the most creditable performances of the day was the winning of the broad Jump by Cooper with a leap of 21 feet 2 Inches. The 220 low hurdles were taken handily by Billot, the nearest competitor being yards behind at the finish. Elliot also won the 120 yard high hurdles In 19 seconds flat, Miller being placed second and Hamilton third.

The 100 yard dash was won by Parsons in the fair time of :10 2-5. Parsons showed his usual form and took the event easily. In the shot put Ferguson took first place with a heave of 38 feet 6 inches.

The mile run brought out a pretty contest between Clltton and Hubbard. Until the final fifty yards it was neck and neck but Clltton finally forged to the front and won the race.

Comstock won the pole vault by clearing the cross piece at 9 feet 6 inches, Montgomery second and Lennox third.

The field day demonstrated that U. S. C. will have to be reckoned with In the scheduled triangular meet between Occidental, St. Vincent's and U. S. C. March 25, and Coach Holmes will prepare for the fray with renewed confidence.