World-class pole vaulters soar over Beale Street
Jacob Wooten competes in the Ed Murphey Classic pole vaulting event on Beale Street Aug. 5, 2023. Wooten placed fourth, clearing 18-1.25. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
The seventh John “Buck” Ewing pole vault competition is part of the Ed Murphey Classic held at Rhodes College and on Beale Street. This was the first year for the Murphey Mile.
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Ed Murphey Classic Beale Street John 'Buck' Ewing pole vault competition Pole vaultAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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