The Archive · 1938

Athletes to Invade Philippines

Los Angeles, Jan, 7.

A group of four outstanding West Coast track and field stars will leave to-morrow for the Philippines for a tour of the islands under the auspices of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation.

Composed of Roy Staley and Leroy Kirkpatrick, leading hurdle ers, I Olson, rising broad-jumper and Sam Stoller, flashy sprinter, the West Coast athletes were scheduled to arrive at Manila on January 21 and remain in the Philippines until late February or late March.

After competing against leading Filipino athletes and touring the Islands, the quartet will probably contemplate a tour of the worl stopping off at various cities for exhibitions or competition.

United Press,

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