Track Records Set at SF Examiner Meet

The Examiner Invitational Meet in San Francisco's Cow Palace opens the West Coast track and field season. Wayne Herman wins the hurdles, and Harry O'Brien takes the shot put title. John Pennell, the standout star, sets a new American indoor record in pole vaulting but falls short of a world record. Despite this, his effort is commendable, marking a promising start to the season.

Where was the Examiner Invitational Meet held?

• Chicago

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• New York

Who won the 60-odd hurdles at the meet?

• Harry O'Brien

• John Pennell

• Pentti Nikula

• Wayne Herman

What was Harry O'Brien's winning shot put distance?

• 60 feet, 2 inches

• 62 feet, 3 inches

• 63 feet, 1 inch

• 61 feet, 4 inches

What new American indoor record did John Pennell set?

• 16 feet, 7 1⁄2 inches

• 16 feet, 9 inches

• 16 feet, 5 inches

• 16 feet, 8 inches

What was the height John Pennell attempted for the world indoor record?

• 16 feet, 8 3⁄4 inches

• 16 feet, 9 inches

• 16 feet, 7 inches

• 16 feet, 6 inches