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Georgetown University students give German track star a noisy welcome in Washington. Students at Georgetown University where he is a guest while in Washington gave Dr. Otto Peltzer, noted German athlete, a noisy welcome when he appeared at the athletic field for his first "workout" today since landing on American soil. Dr. Peltzer has beaten such stars as Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide in the 1,500 meters on the tracks in Europe

Georgetown University students give German track star a noisy welcome ...

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Joie Ray, Coolidge, and Paavo Nurmi at W.H., 2/21/25

Joie Ray, Coolidge, and Paavo Nurmi at W.H., 2/21/25

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Joie Ray, Coolidge, and Paavo Nurmi at W.H., [2/21/25]

Joie Ray, Coolidge, and Paavo Nurmi at W.H., [2/21/25]

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Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer, (center) German track star, holder of three world records and conquerer of both Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, arrived in Washington today where he will be a guest of Georgetown University for a brief stay. He is shown in this photograph with Dr. Otto Kiep, (right) counselor of the German Embassy and Reverend John L. Gipprich (left) of Georgetown University

Noted German track star arrives in Nation's Capital. Dr. Otto Peltzer,...

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Noted German athlete works out at Georgetown University. Dr. Otto Peltzer, noted German track star and conqueror of Paavo Nurmi and Edvin Wide at 1,500 meters, working out for the benefit of the Georgetown University trackmen at the school today where he is a guest during his stay in the National Capital

Noted German athlete works out at Georgetown University. Dr. Otto Pelt...

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