New-York tribune., 1919-02-26
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Ted Meredith Unable to-;
Finish Better Than Sd
at the Garden Feature
By A. c. Cavagnaro

Captain James f. (Ted) Meredith
failed to make a victorious comeback"
in the Mllrose 600, which was one of
the many invitation races on the pro-
gramme of the Millrose Athletic Asso
citation in its annual track and field
carnival at Madison Square Garden
last night.
The famous runner, who up to 1917
startled the world frequently with his
sensational half-mile efforts, finished
third. He was led home by Dave S.>
Caldwell, representing the Boston A. A.,
the winner. and Tom Campbell, of the
University Of Chicago, who was second.
The victory Of Caldwell stunned the
crowd OF 6,o00, which appeared unani-
mously roofing for Captain Meredith.
Caldwell, Boston farmer, won his
great victory in the final twenty yards
by whirlwind finish, as his two other
rivals were faltering. Cornelius
Shapghnessy, knights of St. Anthony.
holder of both the junior and senior
outdoor 440-yard championship titles,
was a distant fourth
Captain Meredith was not the irresis-
tible speed demon of old. From the
very moment he went off his mark, he
did not appear to possess his former
speed. 1t seemed as if a years work
on the battlefields Of France as an
aviator had robbed him of has skill AS
early as the 440yard mark 1t looked
as If he was leg weary 1t became
more evident as he continued on.
The opening of the race was delayed
a few moments owing to two false
starts by Shaughnessy in his eager
ness to get off his mark. When the
field finally got away, Captain Mere
dith leaped into the van, with Homer
Baker second, Campbell third, Caldwell
fourth and Shaughnessy fifth Bakers
rooters, and there were thousands,
were dismayed when their favorite
stumbled less than fifteen yards after
the start, momentarily knocking
Campbell out of his stride
After one lap of the track Campbell
sprinted past Captain Meredith, while
Caldwell sped along in third place,
biding his time. Shaughnessy was find
ing difficulty IN following the pace.
Campbell carried his rivals along at a
hearthreaking pace, and he even made
the going more torrid at the clang of
the final bell.
At this point Captain Meredith chal-
lenged stubbornly, and gradually
pulled up abreast of Campbell Cald-
well also accepted the challenge and.
increased in pace. Campbell and Mer-
edith were fighting a bitter duel, and
by inches were leaving Caldwell in
their wake.
The crucial point came when the
men turned into the finishing stretch.
Both Captain Meredith and Campbell
began to waver, and Caldwell, seeing
his opportunity, called on his reserve
speed. Swinging on the outside OF
his two rivals he closed the gap. and
five yards from the finish all three
athletes were abreast. -
CaIdwell's superior power in the
hnal five yards told. as he sped on to
catch Campbell on the threshold of
victory to win by two feet. Captain
MNeredltn Ns, was only inches behind
The time was Is 3-5, and although
three seconds behind the worlds in
door record, was a fast performance
over the new wooden floor
Lieutenant Robert Simpson, the
worlds hurdle champion, captured
both the 70-yard event by the scantiest
CT margins. c. R. Erdman, the 1918
intercollegiate champion, was second
IN both instances. In winning his trial
heat IN the 70-yard low hurdle event,
Lieutenant Simpson sped oter the five
flights of obstacles in 2-5 seconds,
which equals the worlds record held
by Jack Eller
Joie W. Ray, the Illinois star, made
a runaway Of the Rodman Wanamakcr
one and a half mile. The national
champion, although summing alone the
last mile, covered the distance in 6:51,
which is less than five seconds behind
his record. Gordon T. Nightingale,
New Hampshire State College, who
was second, trailed more than a lap
behind.
Loren Muchison, of the St. Louis
Athletic Association, the sprinting SEN
sation of last year, duplicated his
speedy running in winning two 70
yard dashes at the Milrose A A. car
nival held in Madison Square Garden
last night.
Both his victories were mainly due
to his ability to get off his starting
mark with lighting speed. In the 70
yard invitation event, Muchison jumped
his field at the outset and held his
lead throughout to win by half a foot
from Bernie Wefers, jr., New York
way. Wingate Rollins, Massachusetts,
Tech, and Lieutenant Roy Morse, un-
attached, finished as named, inches
apart for third honors.
The st. Louis marvel displayed his
true speed in the handicap race. Much
ison again getting off quickly, and
gradually picking UP his field to come
abreast of the leaders at 60 yards to
finally win by inches. Joseph Rainey,
Meadowbrook Club. Philadelphia, ran
impressively in gaining second place.
the Millrose A A. relay team admin
istered another defeat to the Meadow
brook Club. of Philadelphia. in their
one-mile special event. Fred Safarowic
went into the lead for the local squad.
and his Millrose mates maintained the
lead thereafter to win by 20 wards