Seagren Breaks Own Indoor Pole Vault Mark and Records Fall
Seagren the U S Olympic champion shattered his own 17 4% indoor pole vault mark at Albuquerque. Australian Ralph Doubell lowered the 880 yard standard to 1 47 9 in the same meet while Ron Clarke set a three mile record at Athens Invitational in Oakland. Lenox Miller, Willie Davenport, Hardee McIlhaney, and teams from Texas, Kansas State posted Federation National marks at Houston Astrodome, though AAU track recognitions require eight laps per circuit.
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Hardee McIlhaney
Texas University
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Drake Bulldogs Fight Loud Crowd After Loss to Louisville
Drake coach Maury John blasted Louisville crowd behavior after an 84-70 defeat that featured a bench and spectator brawl. He cited police absence and noted Louisville benefited from 32 of 44 free throws as Drake squandered a early lead and faced rebounding issues.
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Prairie Hawks Mat Duel Drives Toward ECSC Title Share
Prairie High School seeks ECSC supremacy as the Hawks host Anamosa while aiming to extend a nine-match dual win streak led by undefeated 165-pound Ron Romick and 127-pound Al Zach. The Gazette notes Prairie's depth with eight wrestlers posting at most three losses, in a tight conference race with two meets left.
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Anamosa
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Iowa City
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Fight results from San Juan locals and international bouts
The Associated Press reports a mixed boxing card with Olivares defeating Kanaza 119 with a punch count near 120. Other results include Quarry stopping Eastling in Minneapolis while Venezuelan and Puerto Rican fighters appear on the crowded program.
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Piizadelnia
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Aaron Eastling
Minneapolis
Namath Says Bills Still Need a QB in Draft
In New York AP report, Buffalo owns the top pick but must strike a deal with O J Simpson likely needing more than six hundred thousand dollars. Namath says Buffalo still needs a skilled quarterback to pair with Simpson and contend in the AFL. The draft spans 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Tuesday into Wednesday, with multiple teams holding top first round selections.
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Oklahoma
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Washington tops Clinton by 20 in tight prep for Jeff
Washington high’s top ranked cage squad won 70 50 over Clinton despite a flat night after four games in a week. Coach Don King said the margin mattered little and Washington now prepares for city rival Jefferson with a 12 1 record and Heck leading scoring alongside new help Williams. Jeff, 8 4, is also favored to contend as they beat Washington earlier and edged Waverly Shell Rock in overtime behind a balanced attack led by Mullin rusha Wade and Peterman.
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Cubs Sign Leo Durocher as Manager for Two Years
The Cubs formalized a two year contract for Leo Durocher as manager with Cubs Vice President John Holland noting the deal is largely a formality since Phil Wrigley has a handshake agreement. Durocher aims to win the 1969 NL pennant in tribute to Cubs fans in Chicago.
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