The first time the Pre Classic invited preps began in 1977.
And there were two... both attended South Eugene HS!!
Dirk Lakeman was invited to the mile.
Bill McChesney was invited to run the 5,000m!!
The result:
Lakeman was 6th with a 4:04.9. Steve Scott won-3:57.9.
McChesney was 10th in 14:12.5 (Salazar was 9th)!!
Centrowitz won-13:42.7.