Got To Be Me Jim Ryun profile in 1969
The piece profiles Jim Ryun America's premier runner and world record holder. It notes his rise from a Kansas schoolboy to a Kansas University senior at 22, his family life and plans, and the crowded world of fans and rivals surrounding his success.
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Neil Amdur
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Jim Ryun
John ‘Updike
Jim Ryea
America
Ryan
Kansas
University of Kansas
Ryun Confesses Track Focus Restores Hope at NCAA Outdoors
Ryan Ryun discusses recovery from winter injuries and low grades while preparing for the NCAA Outdoor Championships at the University of Tennessee. He credits wife Anne for convincing him to stay in sport, admitting the pressure and self scrutiny in elite athletics.
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Anne
Kansas
National Collegiate, Athletic Association
University of Tennessee
Ryun
Sign Of Aloofness In Ryun Criticism And Support
Rival coaches and athletes say Ryan's withdrawal signals aloofness while others claim he gets preferential treatment at meets and has a protective circle around him led by Bob Timmons. A National Collegiate Indoor Championships incident had a columnist angry at Ryun for skipping an interview to warm up, prompting harsh reactions.
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Ryan
Bob Timmons
Ryun
Ryun answers challenge with world‑leading mile time
Despondent over life and career doubts Ryun defies critics at the Compton Relays by winning the mile in 3 minutes 55.9 seconds, the fastest in the world this year. The Kansas standout, famed for a 3:51.1 world record set two years earlier, stresses staying true to himself.
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Ryun
Midwest
Compton
California
Ryan
Bakersfield
Calif
JCs Win and Lose In Civic Softball Action
The Jaycees blanked the Civitans 18 5 in night play as George Cooper earned the win and Ken Porter took the loss. Stan Ange hit a homer and Gerald Marks Myron Melton added triples for the Jaycees while Roy Childers Jackie Burney and Bob Koenig collected two hits apiece for the losers. Joe Moss earned the Lions win with Gene Patton charged with the loss following Don Stanford Donnie Turner and Patton all contributing timely hits.
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Jaycees
Civitans
Lions
Eorge Cooper
Ken Porter
Stan Ange
Gerald Marks
Myron Melton
Roy Childers
Jackie Burney
Bob Koenig
Joe Moss
Gene Patton
Don Stanford
Donnie Turner
Red Sox Take First With 17-7 Victory Over Tigers
The Red Sox moved into first place in the American Minor A League after a 17 to 7 win over the Tigers. Robert Marmen pitched win, Ken Harpe took the loss. McDaniel and Williams each doubled for the winners, Campbell doubled for the losers.
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Red Sox
Tigers
Robert Marmen
Ken Harpe
Mark McDaniel
Tim Williams
Campbell
Alabama Names on Track Ride
TUSCALOOSA Ala AP The University of Alabama hires Charles Strong as assistant track coach at 28 a former Oklahoma State star who trained under John Mitchell at Kansas Strong coached Ft Eustis track team in 1965 and led the all service squad in Greece
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
John Mitchell
University of Kansas
Mitchell
Charles Strong
Oklahoma State University
Strong
Ft. Eustis
Greece
Reggie Smith Rises Above Namesake in AL Power Stretch
Reggie Smith slammed two homers and drove in four runs against Cleveland Monday night, his third and fourth blasts in three games. The focus stayed on Reggie Jackson, his AL counterpart, after weekend performances that nearly shaded Smith’s hot stretch.
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Reggie Smith
Cleveland
Reggie—Jackson
Smith
Mini Pants Bat Girls Highlight Baseball Feature
Outfielder Bob Blakely blasts a home run wearing a plastic helmet and shorts as mini skirts and bat girls appear at home plate. The feature also notes multiple AL games with Jackson powering Oakland and McLain reaching 10th win amid standings shifts. Carew ties steals mark and Kaline and Wynne contribute key hits.
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Southern Illinois
Bob Blakely
Braves Rally In Doubleheader Sparks Page 7 Continuation
Phil Niekro won his 11th game as the Braves swept a weekend doubleheader with strong hitting from Gonzalez Rico Carty and Tommie Aaron powering the offense. Gonzalez said he is thankful for the chance and aims to stay sharp for upcoming games against San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Phil Niekro
Atlanta
Rico Carty
Tommie Aaron
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Cepeda
San Francisco
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Los Angeles
Carly
Alau
San Diego
Smith laments Colts Super Bowl as worst ever
Bubba Smith criticizes the Colts 16-7 Super Bowl loss to the Jets as the worst game they played. He cites self-inflicted errors, explains early injury impact, and notes previous regular season win over Atlanta while defending the defense. He adds Namath did not dominate. the Colts beat themselves.
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Bubba Smith
Baltimore Colts
Michigan State
Colts
Smith
New York Jets
Atlanta Falcons
Jets
Namath
Joe Namath
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Jimmy Orr
Earl Morrall
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Browns
Hornets surge up standings after 7-3 win over Columbus
Charlotte climbs from cellar to within a half game of the Athletics after a 7-3 victory over Columbus. Asheville trounces Montgomery 9-4 to seize third as Birmingham falls to Savannah 2-1. Charlotte pounded 13 hits, Jerry Magness earning his first win in relief.
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Savannah
Hornets
Athletics
Asheville
Birmingham
Montgomery
White Sox
Jerry Magness
Willie
John Gregory
Tourists
Washington to Face Michigan State and Michigan in September
The University of Washington football schedule shows a Sept 20 game at East Lansing against Michigan State and a Sept 27 showdown with Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Huskies will remain in Michigan between the two road tests.
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Michigan State
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Mich
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Elkmont Names Les Roden New Grid Coach
Les Roden 34 year old coach at Wilson High School Lauderdale County named head coach at Limestone County High School Elkmont. Roden a Leighton native played football and baseball at Florence State University and in minor league baseball. He has studied at University of Florida and Athens College and is married with six children.
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Mayo County High
Keystone Heights High
Florida
Hartselle Braves Rout Red Sox in Babe Ruth Play
Andy Smith starred with a triple and double as the Hartselle Braves beat the Red Sox 7 1 in Monday night Babe Ruth League action. Alan McCallum Butch Blankenship and Jimmy Osborne delivered key hits while John Hampton earned the win and Nate Winton took the loss. Marlin Hutson hit a two run homer for the Braves and Wynon Winton Charles Murphy added singles.
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Andy Smith
Red Sox
Hartselle
White Sox
Cotaco
Smith
Alan McCallum
Butch Blankenship
Jimmy Osborne
John Hampton
Nate Winton
Marlin Hutson
Wynon Winton
Charles Murphy
Northwest Little League Upends Dodgers 9 7 Mets Win Sixth Straight
Mets defeat Dodgers 9-7 as George Wheeler leads to six straight wins. Cardinals rally to beat Braves 12-11 with Sam Turner homering for the winners and Ralf Baletine and David Bass homering for the losers.
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George Wheeler
Cardinals
Braves
Sam Turner
Ralf Baletine
David Bass
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