Winged Fist Eller Wins Hurdles

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John J. Eller Jr. defeating fellow Irish-American Athletic Club member I.K. Lovell and A. McGowan (not shown) of the New York Athletic Club in the 120- yard hurdle race, contributing to the I-AAC's victory in the 1911 Amateur Athletic Union championships held Sept. 16, 1911, at Celtic Park in Queens, N.Y.

IRISH-AMERICANS CHAMPION ATHLETES; Celtic Park Organization Takes Senior A.A.U. Meet with 93 Points Against N.Y.A.C.'s 51. New York Times, September 17, 1911.