In May 1932 he participated in the annual Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute interscholastic track meet in Troy , New York .
In May 1932 he broke two state records , the 12 - pound shot put and the discus throw .
In May 1932 he participated in the annual Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute interscholastic track meet in Troy , New York , and broke two state records , the 12 - pound shot put and the discus throw .