in 1934 spitz's indoor supremacy was seriously threatened by marty, who had never jumped indoors before. at the millrose games on february 5 spitz and marty tied, both jumping 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in). in the new york athletic club indoor games on february 17, however, marty beat both spitz and his indoor record, clearing 2.05 m (6 ft in) on his third attempt. at the national indoor championships spitz and marty tied for first again, both clearing 2.01 m (6 ft in) this time to share the title.