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Led by "Little All-American" Dave Robbins , Portland State's cross-country squad finished the 1968 season with the best showing on record, suggesting the sport is a PSU activity with a future. The squad finished third in a six team meet at Central Washington's Invitational, claimed fourth place in a six mile race at the PAC-8 Northern Division Championships, and captured second place in the State AAU Championships. PSU hosted its own cross– country show, the annual invitational at Washington Park, where Robbins won the race for his second consecutive year. Oregon State unseated the Viks, however, for the meet's team title. Robbins moved on to the NCAA College Championships in Illinois. In a tightly packed five mile race he finished second, winning a "Little All-American" title and an invitation to New York's NCAA University Championships. For coach Ralph Davis, the success of each member indicates the future possibilities of the squad. 61