RARE 1904 Olympics & St Louis World\'s Fair *INSPECTOR* Badge Pin DIEGE & CLUST
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RARE 1904 Olympics & St Louis World\'s Fair *INSPECTOR* Badge Pin DIEGE & CLUST:
$2000.00
History shows that the 1904 World Olympics were held in St. Louis during the 1904 World\'s Fair. The games where held over the course of many months and were intermingled with the World\'s Fair. The games were said to be a \"side show\" to the World\'s Fair.
According to theOfficialSpauldingAlmanacfrom, on May 14, 1904 the Interscholastic Meet took place with the following results. This badge was there that day in history!!!
Held May 21, 1904
OLYMPIC OPEN HANDICAP MEETING.
Held May 21, 1904.100 yds. run-10 l-5s, C. L. Hastedt, Christian Brothers College, won :
F. Heckwolff, Missouri A.C., second: C. H. Turner, A.A.A., third.880 yds. run-2m. 5s., H. J. Kiener, Missouri A.C., won; F. B. Faun-tieroy. Missouri A.C., second; G. H. Bayer, Central Y.M.C.A., third.120 yds. hurdle-164-5s.. L. G. Blackmer, Missouri A.C., won; W.
Siegmund, Smith Academy, second ; M. S. Shaw, Missouri A.C.,third.
440 yds. run-51s.. L. E. Cornelius. Central Y.M.C.A., won; P. H.Behrens, Christian Brothers College, second: A. W. Solomon, Mis-souri A.C., third.
220 yds. run-23 l-5s., H. K. Tootle, Washington University, won;C. H. Turner, A.A.A., second; C. Hastedt, Christian BrothersCollege, third.
2-mile run-10m. 24 3-5s.. J. A. Forshaw, Missouri A.C., won: W.Cavanaugh, Central Y.M.C.A., second; J. Weier, 1st Regiment,third220 yds. hurdle-26 4.5s., D. Dillon, St. Louis U., won ; H. Smith, SmithAcademy, second; W. Siegmund, Smith Academy, third.
Polo vault-10ft. 6 1-2in P. H. Behrens, Christian Brothers College,won ; D. Dillon, St. Louis U., second; M. S. Shaw, Missouri A.C.,third.
Putting 16-lb. shot-38ft. 7 1-2in., F. Warmbold, Missouri A.C., won:F. Bokern, St. Louis Turn Verein, second; W. Newman, St. Louis
U., third.Running broad jump-22ft., G. H. Stadel, A.A.A., won; C. Hagtedt,
Christian Brothers College, second; R. Gray, Central Y.M.C.A.,
third.Running high jump-5ft., 10in., G. Evans, Missouri A.C., won ; G. D.
Mattis. Missouri A.C.. second: L. G. Blackmere. Missouri A.C.,
third.Throwing discus-95ft., 8in., W. Newman, Missouri A. C., won: E.
Stanard, Smith Academy second; A. B. Birge, Missouri A.C., third.Throwing 16-lb. hammer-l 125ft., 7in., A. B. Birge, Missouri A.C., won ;J. J. Sweeney, Christian Brothers College, second; E. Stanard,
Smith Academy, third.Points scored-Missouri Athletic Club, 62 ; Christian Brothers Col-
lege, 20; Washington University, 10. Central Y.M.C.A., St. Louis, MO.,10; Smith Academy, 9; North St. Louis Turn Verein, 5; A.A.A., 4;St. Louis Turn Verein, 3 ; St. Louis University, 3 ; 1st Regiment, 1.
Very RARE and unique 1904 St. Louis Worlds Fair AND 1904 Olympics Badge Pin
*INSPECTOR*
OPEN HANDICAP ATHLETIC MEET
MAY 21, 1904
This pin is in the condition as seen in the pictures. It is literally in timecapsule condition!!! The ribbon and threading is completely in unworn intact condition. This is 1 of 5 that Irecentlyacquired(this one being in the best condition of all). Very rare andinteresting and probably the only one like it!
Made by DIEGES & CLUST 25 JOHN ST. N.Y. (this company made the 1904 medals and badges)
I\'m not sure of the type of metal, gold or bronze or what...
RARE 1904 Olympics & St Louis World\'s Fair *INSPECTOR* Badge Pin DIEGE & CLUST:
$2000.00