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Drake Relays, 1949, Mary Campbell

Drake Relays, 1949, Mary Campbell

Mary Campbell of Southern Methodist University, 1949 Relays Queen. Here she speaks with WHO Radio.
Drake Relays, 1947

Drake Relays, 1947

Advertising the 1947 Drake Relays on Forest Avenue, just outside the Fieldhouse.
Drake Relays, 1940s

Drake Relays, 1940s

Two majorettes high kick their way across the Drake Stadium infield.
Drake Relays, 1940s

Drake Relays, 1940s

Majorettes practice on the Drake Stadium infield.
Drake Relays, 1940s

Drake Relays, 1940s

Majorettes high kick their way across the Drake Stadium infield.
Drake Relays, 1950s

Drake Relays, 1950s

Marching bands take the field at the Drake Relays on a cloudy day in the 1950s.
Drake Relays, 1961

Drake Relays, 1961

Athletes and officials face the flag during the national anthem at the 1961 Drake Relays.
Drake Relays, 1968, Christine Sheets

Drake Relays, 1968, Christine Sheets

Christine Sheets of Oklahoma State, the 1968 Relays Queen congratulates members of the University of Kansas' distance medley relay team. Standing next to the Queen is Jim Ryun.
Drake Relays, 1948

Drake Relays, 1948

View looking up at the crowd and television cameras on top of the press box.
Drake Relays, 1948, Harrison Dillard

Drake Relays, 1948, Harrison Dillard

Harrison Dillard warms up. In 1947 Dillard set a Drake record in the 120-Yard High Hurdles with a time of 14.1. In 1949 he won the event again, and matched his record time of 14.1.