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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
4
Matson launched the shot 63 feet 11 3/4 inches at the San Diego Invitational Track Meet at Balboa Stadium, surpassing the stadium record of 63 by John McGrath in 1963 and the meet mark of 62 feet 2 inches set by Parry O'Brien in 1964. O'Brien finished second with 61 feet 11 3/4 inches.
Bonham swimmers won multiple medals at the second annual Lamplighters meet in Dallas over the weekend. From Fannin County, Ginger McAnally Bruce McAnally Alice McIntyre Sandra Adams Cindy Hodge Brenda Hooks and Joe Davis earned medals across several age groups including top finishes in breast stroke backstroke butterfly and medley events. Relay teams also placed in the 15-17 group with Alice McIntyre Ginger McAnally Cindy Hodge and Brenda Hooks taking fourth.
Jim Ryun won the 80 yard sprint in a world record 1.44.9 at Terre Haute, a standout performance amid the USTFF nationals. His AAU meet participation hinges on AAU clearance after USTFF officials warned of bans, leaving his title chances for later meets in California uncertain. Georgia Johnson became the first four event winner in USTFF history, dominating the women’s events with multiple records. The Iowa Track Club captured the women’s team title while the Jayhawk Track Club led the men’s standings with Ryun.
Senate leaders signal little chance of a backstage compromise on expanding the CIA oversight panel amid a power struggle between Fulbright and Russell. Mansfield warns of floor action if no deal emerges, while the dispute centers on adding members to the existing panel and whether the CIA exercises policy influence.
Ed Roebuck, 34, was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies from their San Diego farm team. He posted a 5-3 record with a 3.42 ERA in 44 games last season, and the Phillies must drop a rostered player to make room for him.
Dick Weber of St. Louis and Joy Abel of Chicago will receive the national bowler of the year awards at the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association sixth annual awards dinner in New York.
Larry Stubing hit two solo homers in the ninth inning to lift the Arkansas Travelers to a 5-4 win over El Paso in a Texas League game. The two long balls came with none on base as Arkansas overcame El Paso’s 20 hits and used five pitchers. Other scores included Amarillo beating Albuquerque 6-1 and El Paso defeating the Dodgers 2-1 in the second game.
Moscow Reuters report from Tass states Gennady Agapov clocked 2 hours 12 minutes 564 seconds to set a world record for the 30 kilometer walk. He lowered the former record of 2 17 16.8 set in 1959 by Anatoly Yegorov, according to Vass dispatch from Sverdlovsk.
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