From Graceland to Beale to heave a 16-pound ball
Noah Richardson, who throws shot for his college in Missouri, was thrilled to vie with some of his heroes at the Ed Murphey Classic on Beale. He was in town with his mom and sister to visit Graceland. (Jody Callahan/The Daily Memphian)
For the fifth year in a row, the second day of the Ed Murphey Classic, Memphis’ premier track-and-field event, was held on Beale Street, where shot putters and pole vaulters put on a show for visitors.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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