"Chicago: New World's records in swimming are promised when these three champions start paddling in their favorite events on the program of the National A.A.U. outdoor title racing carnival in the World's Fair Lagoon, scheduled for July 6, 7, and 8. One of the greatest fields ever assembled will compete in the eleven titular events carded. Picture here, from top to bottom, are Leonard Spence, of the New York A.C., Ralph Flanagan, of the Greater Miami A.A., and Jack Medica, of the Washington A.C., Seattle. Leonard Spence is the National A.A.U. breastroke world's record holder at 220 yards and 440 yards champion in this style. Flanagan holds the American mark for one mile, 21 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds. Medica boasts the world's record, 10 minutes 15.4 seconds for 880 yards, free style." :: Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Title	"Chicago: New World's records in swimming are promised when these three champions start paddling in their favorite events on the program of the National A.A.U. outdoor title racing carnival in the World's Fair Lagoon, scheduled for July 6, 7, and 8. One of the greatest fields ever assembled will compete in the eleven titular events carded. Picture here, from top to bottom, are Leonard Spence, of the New York A.C., Ralph Flanagan, of the Greater Miami A.A., and Jack Medica, of the Washington A.C., Seattle. Leonard Spence is the National A.A.U. breastroke world's record holder at 220 yards and 440 yards champion in this style. Flanagan holds the American mark for one mile, 21 minutes, 12 1/5 seconds. Medica boasts the world's record, 10 minutes 15.4 seconds for 880 yards, free style."
Creator	Kaufmann & Fabry Co.
Contributors	Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)
Date	1933-1934
Coverage	Near South Side (Chicago, Ill.)
Subject--Name	Swimmers; Swimming; Contests
Identifier	COP_17_0005_00216_001
Physical Extent	7.25"x9.5"
Type	Image
Digital Format	image/jpeg
Source	Century of Progress Records, 1927-1952
Collection	Century of Progress World's Fair, 1933-1934 (University of Illinois at Chicago)
Repository	Special Collections and University Archives, University of Illinois at Chicago Library
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Credit Line	[Identifier], Century of Progress Records, 1927-1952, University of Illinois at Chicago Library.
Purchase	PH08-213
Sponsorship	Funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awarded by the Illinois State Library under Jesse White; Secretary of State.
Capture Date	February 2008
Capture Device	Epson Expression 10000 XL
Resolution	600 DPI

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