He became US national half - mile champion in 1913 and 1914 .
Homer Baker ( June 8 , 1893 -- November 25 , 1977 ) was an American , middle - distance track and field athlete .
Homer Baker became American national half - mile champion in 1913 and 1914 .
Homer Baker ( June 8 , 1893 -- November 25 , 1977 ) was an American , middle - distance track and field athlete .