Sports Federations Seek Eased Olympic Amateur Rules
The Association of International Sports Federations unanimously backs liberalizing the Olympic amateur standard. Thomas Keller cites impracticality of strict Rule 26 and calls for a refined, realistic approach to allow fair participation by athletes with limited means. A committee will draft changes for IOC review.
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Association of International Sports Federations
International Olympic Committee
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Avery Brundage
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Association of Sports Federations
Thomas Keller
International Rowing Federation
Keller
IOC Executive Commission
Munich
Midwest canoeing championship set for June in Booneville
The Des Moines Izaak Walton league will sponsor a midwest canoeing championship on Sunday, June 11, starting at 11 a.m. on the Raccoon river in Booneville and finishing at the Des Moines water works park. Trophies go to the top four in each class. patches to all finishers.
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Raccoon River
Booneville
Iowa
Des Moines Water Works Park
Des Moines
Valley Drive
Monticello Baseball Tournament Set for June 12
The Monticello eight team tourney runs June 12 to 16 with opening game Monticello versus Epworth at 7 p.m. Other teams include Dyersville Richardsville Holy Cross Worthington Petersburg and Cascade. All games start 7 and 9 p.m. Final admission is $1.25, earlier games $1.00.
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Dyersville
Richardsville
Holy Cross
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U S Golfers Unseeded in British Am
In Sandwich England Mike Bonallack, Britain, seeks a sixth British Amateur title at St George's as 50 Americans enter without seedings. Defending champ Steve Melnyk, now pro, cannot defend. Ed Tutwiler, Indiana, meets Ian Caldwell in round one with potential Bonallack rematch in later rounds.
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England
Mike Bonallack
Great Britain
Royal St. George’s
Steve Melnyk
Jacksonville
Fla
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Butler
Bonallack
Ed Tutwiler
Indianapolis
United States
Tutwiler
Ian Caldwell
Britain
Memorial Day Regatta Opens Hawkeye Sailing Season
The Hawkeye sailing club launches its season with the Memorial Day Regatta at the north arm of Lake Macbride. Races run 11 00, 13 00 and 15 00 Sunday and 11 00 and 13 00 Monday with awards at 14 00 Monday. Fran Wells of Cedar Rapids and Arnold Small of Iowa City are favored contenders.
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Hawkeye Sailing Club
North Arm
Lake Macbride
Fran Wells
Cedar Rapids
Arnold Small
Iowa City
Kip Korir Earns Top Two Awards at Coe
Kip Korir, a sophomore star for Coe College, earned two top awards as the Kohawks won the Mid west conference title with 83 points. Korir set Coe records in the triple jump and 440, anchored four relay records, and was named MVP and received the Clem Wilson and Capt Marvin Lamb Outstanding Trackmen honors.
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Kip Korir
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Connors Upset In Paris Tennis By Solomon
Harold Solomon of Silver Spring Maryland defeated Jim Connors of Belleville Illinois 6-4 7-5 6-1 on windy soggy Roland Garros clay to reach the French Open quarterfinals. Virginia Wade eliminated Mona Schallau 6-4 9-7 in a storm interrupted fourth round match. Billie Jean King and Valerie Ziegenfuss set to play Sunday after Saturday postponement.
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Roland Garros Stadium
Jim Connors
Solomon
Silver Spring
United States
Connors
Belleville
Ill
Virginia Wade
Britain
Mona Schallau
Iowa City
Iowa
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Valerie Ziegenfuss
San Diego
Quiet leader Frank Robinson guides Dodgers in LA
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Frank Robinson is described as a quiet leader by teammates Wes Parker and Bill Buckner. He stresses leading by example, handling on field work, and maintaining competitive fire despite shoulder issues and questions about future roles.
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Robinson
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Bill Buckner
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Buckner
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Wait Alston
Robby
Alston
Montreal
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Summer Sports Spectacular Hydro Races in Manchester
The Manchester Jaycees sponsor a Summer Sports Spectacular on June 11 featuring hydro-boat races at the Delaware county fish and game grounds and Quaker mill pond. Admission 50 cents for the public and 25 cents for students under 12. Proceeds go to community projects with free parking and a lunch stand on site.
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Jaycees
Northeast Pee Wee Golf Tournament Set at Backbone
The Northeast Iowa Pee Wee golf event for boys 12 and under will be held at Backbone Country Club on June 5. Four age groups compete with 11 and 12 playing 18 holes and 10 and under playing nine holes. Birthdates must start June 20 and entry is $3 including lunch.
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Northeast
Iowa
Backbone Country Club
Eastern Iowa Bowling At May City Daytime Classic Highlights
Bowling league results show players and scores across many groups including Yvonne Beranek 197 and Margie Hatch 524 in May City Daytime, plus Morning Mixed and Night divisions with multiple entries like Charlotte Beeson 201 and Nancy Medulan 519. Competition spans numerous clubs and stations with notable scores such as Karen Pontius 537 and Sherry Skinner 427, reflecting a crowded, monthlong meetup.
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Syeye Seenenek
Judi Burgess
Com Kondsi
Carl Young
Dale Kluth
Arlene Reeves
Becky Gilchhrist
John Cooley
Miller
Johnson
Rick Hofer
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