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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
8
Richmond defeats Anderson 76 to 41 as Charlie Peters wins high and low hurdles and surprises with a state near record 14.8 in the high hurdles plus top times in the 100 yard dash and other events. Burns and Wrights standouts provide strong support while Anderson faces key absences and injuries.
Jim Clark, World driving champion, was buried in CHIRNSIDE Scotland on Wednesday. He died in a Sunday crash at the Nurburgring race track in West Germany while returning from a planned Easter visit to his parents on the sheep farm where he trained on his father's tractor.
Daleville Broncos narrowly beat Union and Winchester in a three team wrestling? track meet conducted Thursday. Daleville finished with 6 to 54 for Union and 35 for Winchester. Distancing issues arose with suspensions of Dick Stevenson and John Orr. Gary Bullock led in mile and 88 yard runs. Arnold Everett won the 44 yard dash and low hurdles. Dean Haggard starred for Union, setting a school record in the high jump, tying marks in 100 and 220, and anchoring a 38 yard relay to keep Union in contention. The meet ended amid disqualification turmoil affecting both Daleville and Winchester. Union’s lone winning effort came from Haggard’s performance in multiple events, as Yorktown loomed as the next venue.
Tad Sells, 1939 Butler graduate, named head football coach at New Castle High School. He previously coached at North Vermillion, Covington, and Shelbyville where he built an 81 record, and holds a master’s from Indiana State.
Shadyside Little League announces registration and tryouts for the upcoming season at Shadyside Park. President Duan Cue said new area players must register Monday April 13 at the Shadyside diamond and that 20 year olds are eligible for tryouts.
Washington AP report says colleges will seek Justice Department action over AAU control of track meets. USTFF attorney Philip Seay said the Amateur Athletic Union curtails competition with monopolistic rules and practices, charging the body in a letter to Attorney General Ramsey Clark.
Curtis Williams figure prominently in a Phoenix venture with major stakes in sports and business. The article notes investors linked to Tucson and Phoenix areas, including pro am events and in-depth ties to college and professional entities, highlighting cross-town influence and anticipated collaboration across sports and business sectors.
SHERIDAN Alderson Tighe’s squad blanked Sheridan 15 0 for their third victory in the Laddie linksmen series at Fairway Golf Course. Multiple golf results follow, including Bodkin 70 over Henderson 100 and other match scores across divisions and players.
A column discusses bowling delivery speed and accuracy noting readers can obtain the illustrated booklet Planning, Tim fay and Correcting Your Delivery by Don Carter and Marion Ludewig. Send 20 cents with a self addressed envelope to the National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago for a copy.
Washington loss to Minnesota as Harmon Killebrew hits his second homer in two days and the Twins overturn an early 4 1 deficit. Four unearned runs spark the rally aided by Sen relaxed defense and errors by McMullen and Howard. Merritt goes distance for Minnesota. Higgins takes the loss for Washington.
Hal Greer scored 21 of his 31 points in the final period to spark Philadelphia to a 2114 victory over Boston in an Eastern final playoff game at the Spectrum. Wilt Chamberlain and Chet Walker added 21 each, Johnny Green contributed 17, while Sam Jones led Boston with 29 points.
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