Harold DeMarsh
On March 31, 1928, Harold DeMarsh of Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) became the first-ever individual NCAA wrestling champion when he defeated Harold Higgins of Iowa State with 3:10 of time advantage at 115 pounds.
The first NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships were hosted by Iowa State University in Ames.
Oklahoma State had five finalists and crowned four champions: DeMarsh, Melvin Clodfelter at 145 pounds, George Rule at 175 pounds and Earl McCready at heavyweight.
The Cowboys were declared the unofficial team champion of the tournament.
All American Awards:
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Season
1928
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School
Oklahoma State
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
115
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Place
1
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College Season Records:
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Season
1928
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School
Oklahoma State
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Class
Senior
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Bouts
5
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Wins
5
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
1
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Win PCT.
100
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Place
1st
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Season
Career
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Bouts
5
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Wins
5
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Losses
0
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Ties
0
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Falls
1
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Win PCT.
100
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