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Louis Zamperini & 1939 USC track champions...
Louis Zamperini & 1939 USC track champions...
Item # 717659
May 28, 1939
SPORT'S SECTION only of The New York Times, May 28, 1939
* Louis Zamperini of "Unbroken" fame
* University of Southern California - USC
* NCAA Track and Field championship
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "SO. CALIFORNIA TAKES TRACK TITLE WITH RECORD SCORE" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Coverage continues on page on page 3 with three more related photos and stats. One photo shows Louis Zamperini finishing a record setting time in the mile run. He would eventually become a prisoner of war at a notorious prison camp in Japan.
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular at the spine, otherwise nice.
AI notes: On May 27, 1939, the NCAA Track and Field Championships took place, with the University of Southern California (USC) competing strongly and ultimately winning the team title. Lou Zamperini, USC’s star distance runner, participated in the long-distance events, particularly the 5,000 meters, showcasing his endurance and competitive skill. His efforts contributed to USC’s overall dominance in collegiate track that year.
Zamperini’s performance in 1939 highlighted his status as one of the top distance runners in the country, setting the stage for his later accomplishments as an Olympian. The USC team’s success at the championships was a reflection of their depth and talent across multiple track events, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in college athletics during that era.
Category: The 20th Century
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