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Drake Relays, 1941, Mac Umstattd

Mac Umstattd of the University of Texas anchors the Sprint Medley Relay. Texas won with a time of 3:23.2, a new Drake Relays, American collegiate, and American record. Other team members were Morris Barefield, Billy Seay and Fred Ramsdell.

Drake Relays, 1936, Alton Terry

At the 1936 Drake Relays Alton Terry of Hardin-Simmons University threw his javelin 222 feet, 7 3/4 inches for a new Drake Relays and American record in the Javelin.

Drake Relays, 1935, Jesse Owens

Bob Grieve of the University of Illinois beats Jesse Owens to the tape in the semi-final of a relay race.

Drake Times-Delphic, 1942, Nation's Top Athletes Set Sights

Drake Times-Delphic articles previewing the 1942 Drake Relays as well as the Drake teams that will compete.

Drake Times-Delphic, 1938, Stars Assault World Record

A Drake Times-Delphic about the possibility of a world record being broken at the Drake Relays.

Drake Relays, Buttons

Buttons advertising the Drake Relays from various years.

Drake Relays Program Cover, 2000, Bob Ehrhart

Cover of the 91st Drake Relays Program. Pictured is Relays Director Bob Ehrhart, who retired from the position in 2000.

Drake Relays

Early image of the Drake Relays Carnival. Year is not known. Runners from the University of Chicago and Iowa State University are visible.

Drake Relays Program Cover, 1925

Cover of the 16th Drake Relays Program.

Drake Relays Program Cover, 1924

Cover of the 15th Drake Relays Program.

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