The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-05-01
GREENSBORO TEAM WINS UNIVERSITY PREP TRACK MEET
Virgil Hawkins Ties Daniels for Individual Point Scoring
 HonorS-Meet Success
Rx LACK FIREMAN


 University, April (Special.)-- What was said to be the greatest in terscholastic track meet ever held in the state of Alabama came to a close today when the Greensboro. N C., re- lay team breasted the tape a winner in the last event on the programme. A crowd reported to number fully 1,500 people gave the campus a lively ap- pearance and many remarked on the beautiful SC ting for a track meet.
 The schoolboys reported on the field at 1:45 D. m. in their track togs, ready for the pistol. movie camera man was on the scene to take the pictures of the many fine young athletes The first Is minutes was given over to the cinema man, and then the starter made the wellSin ring by starting the semi finals of the century with such men in the entry as Kirby, the flyer from AL bertville; Rush, the meteor from Bes- semer; Koeniz, the flying tarheel from Greensboro, N. c. In the finals of the setto between this trio, Otis Kirby pulled up the tape winner in the fast time of 10 2-5 seconds. This event at- tracted much attention and was ex- pected to be the headliner.
 VISITORS SHOW UP WELL
 The team from Greensboro, N. C., which travelled 500 miles to take part, did not seem to be as tired as was expected because of their long trip, and the wonderful way in which they pulled away from the field speaks well of their training and endurance. Coach York has team of fine sports and clean-cut gentlemen, and certainly no one entered in the meet begrudges the many laurels won. The large uni- versity trophy and the Farley Moody cup went to the Carolinians.
 Bessemer High school was the run ner-up, and not until the last events did any one concede the laurels to the 1arheels. At one time it appeared like Virgil Hawkins and Henry Rush would keep the Alabamians in the running. These two stars did almost superhuman work and carried the colors of Bessemer to the front when things looked dark.
 VIRGIL HAWKINS STARS
 Virgil Hawkins was high point man along with Daniels, each having a total of IT points. The stands went wild when Virgil cleared the bar at feet inches in the high jump. He did not attempt to better the record as this clearing won first place. He came through for a blue ribbon in the pole vault also. The shot-put came after the mile, which caught him worn-out. In the mile he finished a close second to Bell in the fast time of 4:54. Henry Rush, the diminutiye dasher. came to the rescue many times and did not disappoint his many fol- lowers. He is all that his name inn plies and showed his heels to the fast Fell in the SS0
 
 Otis Kirby was the dark horse of the meet. The boy stepped off the dashes Tn remarkable time and came near beat ing the wonderful Koenig, who holds a record in south Atlantic circles in the quarter. The 220-yard dash was made in 23 To seconds and the 44O In seconds.
 The university students will not soon forget the great sprinting of Otis Kirby A big surprise was sprung in the iavelin when Galley came through with a first place. This Aliceville product should de- velop into star of the first water with another year of training.
 MEET IS SUCCESS
 After the meet, the spectators and con- testants gathered around the custodian of prizes and the many distinguished guests where the cups and medals were awarded. Joseph Loveman, president of the firm of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, made the presentations.
 Sodcn berAier announced that the meet of next year would be even more attrac- tive and larger in every way Instead of two cups being awarded, there will be four cups, two for state high schools and two for southern high schools from other states The meet was a huge suc- cess and everyone is looking to next year.
 Sso-yar run: First, Rush (Bessemer: second, Bell (Greensboro); third, Garner arxl Il 2-5 seconds.
 Running broad jump: First, Sanders (Aliceville); second. Hawkins (Bessemer): third, Hendrick (Greensboro). Distance, 19 feet 61a inches.
 220-yard low hurdles: First, Clark (Greensboro); second, Falkner (Besse- mer); third, Beatty dndependenD. Time 29 2-5 second.
 Relay race: First, Greensboro; second Snead seminary; third. Bessemer. Time, 8 minutes 52 seconds.
 Shot put: First, Hagerman (Aliceville); second, Daniels Greensboro; third, Levy HndependenD. Distance. S5 feet IF inches.
 22o-yard dash: First, Kirby Albert ville); second, Koenig (Greensboro); third, Rush (Bessemer). Time, 23 1-5 second.
 Running high jump: First. Hawkins (Bessemer9: second. Daniels Greens boro); third, tie between Koenig, Hodges, Gaines and Sanders Hight feet D inches.
 Discus throw. First Daniels Greens boro): second Clark (Greensboro); third Hagerman (Aliceville). Distance, 94 feet inches.
 Team scores: Greensboro, 56i4; Besse- ber, g.; Aliceville, 16A; Albertville. 16A Snead seminary, 6; Independent Gen. traD; York, 1A Q1gh PoinD
 Individual scores: Hawkins, 17; Dan iels, IT; Kirby, IS; Koenig, 11A Clark. 8; Rush [.
 12o-yard high hurdles: First. Clarke (Greensboro) second, Falkner (Besse- mer); third, Hawkins, Bessemer.
 100-yard dash: First, Kirby (Albertville) second, Koenig (Greensboro); third, Rush (Bessemer). Time, 10 3-5 seconds.
 Pole vault: First, Hawkins (Bessemer); second, tie between Wilkins Greensboro and Bridges (Snead seminary. Height feet.
 Mile rum First, Bell (Greensboro); sec ond. Hawkins (Bessemer; third, Mel bourn (York). Time, minutes 54 seconds.
 44O-yard dash First. Koenig Greens boro); second, Kirby (Albertville); third, sheridan (Bessemer) Time, 55 seconds
 Jabelin throw: First, Galley (Alice- ville): second, Daniels (Greensboro); third, Mitchell (Albertville). Distance, 119 feet inches.
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