Ed Murphey Classic is back, bigger and better than ever
The Ed Murphey Classic’s popular John ‘Buck’ Ewing pole vault competition will return on Beale Street Saturday. Last year, vaulters included Matt Ludwig, who soared over Beale Street on July 30, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Several Olympians are scheduled to compete in this year’s event, which will have a new twist Saturday on Beale.
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John Varlas is a lifelong Memphian who has covered high school sports in various capacities for over 20 years.
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