TRACK Inexperience creates off-year, Bison tracksters tie for fourth The 1968 track season was an off-year for the Bisons. Lacking experienced sprinters, the track team managed only a fourth place tie with Arkansas Tech. As expected by most, Southern State captured the crown with strong sprinters and relay teams. Harding's conference hopes were further dampened with Jim Crawford's ailment although Joe Boyle ran well.winning the mile and 880 yard run. Looking toward the 1969 season, the Bisons were once again strong in the distance events. Jim Crawford, Harding's and Arkansas' all-time best miler, ran an indoor 4:01.2 mile defeating Tom Day and Dave Patrick for first place in the San Diego meet held in February. All eyes were on the outdoor season and Jim Crawford as he pursued the fourminute barrier and more Bison track records. RISING over the cross-bar, Jesse White displays the precise form and agility which enabled him to set new school records . WORKING for proper form and coordination, Vance Cox practices with the discus to give added strength in the field events. 257
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