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1941 Press Photo Lawrence Di Benedetto president of AAU with George Rice

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NY Lawrence Di Benedetto of New orleaans president of AAU presenting George Rice with James E Sullivan memorial trophy at NY Athletic Club today The 25 year old Montana born athlete was responsible for shattering world records at National AAU meet at Madison Square Garden last night Rice set world record for mile mark of 13 minutes51 seconds and on the way around the Garden saucer 33 times He shattered the mark for 2 1/2 mile and 2 3/4 mile marks

Photo is dated 1941.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches.
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