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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1964
Page
14
The U S women track team members vow to stay in bed by 9 p m and avoid shopping until the Tokyo Olympics end They plan strict training and discuss their curfew Olga Connolly notes they retire early and talk in bed Marilyn White from Los Angeles says the team aims to win as many medals as possible
Canada moved within reach of the Olympic tournament by a 68-64 win over the Philippines in Yokohama as Cuba and South Korea chased one of two remaining berths. Mexico and Australia had already qualified with Mexico routing Malaysia 124-82 and Australia defeating Indonesia to improve to 7-1. Canada has six victories in the round robin.
About 500 pigeons soared above the Olympic Stadium during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony as 70,000 spectators watched. Students from 98 nations imitated athletes, and a torch lit in smoky ascent prefigured the real ceremony next Saturday in a historic pageant.
In the Florida Glades at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge a pair of everglade kites raised two young birds, rare among a population of about twenty. The piece notes goose arrivals, hunting seasons, and refuge rules including dog training permits and safety reminders. It also reports on Alabama conservation staffing changes with Captain Kelley’s retirement and successors in Madison County.
In Utsunomiya Japan Robert Shavlakadze demonstrates high jump prowess by clearing 7 feet 2 inches in practice. He and Brumel lead a strong Russian track team training intensely to contend for gold in Rome style events and possibly set world records, weather permitting.
Jim Clark of Scotland set a lap record at Watkins Glen with a 1 minute 12.65 second time on the 2.3 mile course and earned pole for the Grand Prix of America. The 28 year old Lotus driver posted an average speed of 114.05 mph, surpassing earlier marks and extending his Glen records in practice. Bucknum spun out on the backstretch, damaging his car’s oil pan, as officials prepared for Sunday’s race start.
Mary Perry of California says the U.S. team feels welcomed in Japan with kind hosts and well arranged meetings. She notes the Japanese are courteous and supportive during the visit.
In Hutchinson Kansas a woman advertised a furnished cabin for rent but found items missing from the open residence as prospective renters viewed it. The incident highlights a theft problem tied to rental listings in the area.
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