Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA, May 14, 1927
The world's leading mark in the discus was shattered at the AAU Pacific Association Championships in San Francisco. Clifford "Biff" Hoffman, who dominated the event in the 1927 season, launched the discus 47.22 (154-11). The future world record holder in the event, Eric Krenz, took third prize.
Across the Atlantic, Germany's Hans Hoffmeister was quick to react, throwing just 18 centimeters less in his home country the very next day.
Hoffman, who also played American football for the Stanford University team in addition to track and field, lost interest in throwing events. He no longer participated in the US Olympic trials in 1928.
Jonni Myyrä, who had fled his creditors to America after the Paris Games, won the javelin with a relatively modest result of 55.75 (182-11).
Hugo "Swede" Leistner achieved a double victory at Kezar Stadium, located in a corner of Golden Gate Park. He took home the top prize in both the 120 and 220-yard hurdles.
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