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John Uelses pole vaulter record 16'....
John Uelses pole vaulter record 16'....
Item # 685142
February 03, 1962
THE DETROIT NEWS, Feb.. 3, 1962
* American pole vaulter John Uelses
* 1st person to vault over 16 feet
* Millrose Games - Madison Square Garden
The top of the front page of the sport's section has a five column heading: "Pole Vaulter Soars Over 16 Feet" with subhead and two related photos. (see) Also a three column heading: "Record-Holder 'Unknown'" First report coverage on John Uelses becoming the first person to pole vault over 16 feet.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning at the margins, 2 library stamps within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise quite nice.
Category: The 20th Century