Wild Bill Elliott Uses Fosbury Flop To Challenge World Mark
Texas high jumper Bill Elliott, 23, embraced the Fosbury Flop, rising from 6-2 as a senior to 6-6 and then 7-3½ at Modesto. He matches rival Reynaldo Brown in speed and technique, aiming to challenge the world record as he prepares for the Compton Invitational.
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Baseball standings and schedule for the National League
The National East standings show Chicago leading with 25 wins and 20 losses, New York 25-23, Pittsburgh 24-26, St Louis 21-29, Philadelphia 22-27, Montreal 16-30. West Division lists Cincinnati 36-14, Los Angeles 29-20, Atlanta 24-26, San Francisco 24-26, Houston 21-29, San Diego 22-32. Today’s and Wednesday’s games are listed including matchups such as Los Angeles at Chicago and New York at Atlanta.
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Baseball scores and schedules from Monday games
Summary of team records and results for Baltimore Oakland Detroit California Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Washington Kansas City New York Minnesota Boston and related matchups with pitchers and win loss notes for the day. No games scheduled originally listed beyond the Monday lineup and placeholder notes.
Hyndman tees off in British Amateur at Royal County Down
Philadelphia’s Bill Hyndman, the top American challenger, begins play in the British Amateur Golf Championship at Royal County Down. The field was cut to 40 Americans as wind and early rounds narrowed the field through 80 final-hole decisions on day one of the six day event.
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Three Prep Playoff Series Set Across NC Week
Championship high school baseball playoffs begin in three North Carolina divisions this week. In 3-A Tarboro faces Enka in Asheville Thursday 8 p.m. with possible Friday 5:15 p.m. and Saturday 2:30 p.m. games. 2-A West Columbus vs Hendersonville opens Thursday 8:30 p.m. with Friday 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. tie games. 1-A Farmer vs Robersonville starts Friday 8:15 p.m. with games Friday Saturday and Monday. Sim on Terrell announced the schedule. Myers Park claimed the 4A title over Grainger.
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Swim Class Set At SABC The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Boy's Club opens summer hours and invites applications for its first swimming class beginning June 15. Club pool activities include swimming along with other summer events. membership costs $1.25 per year for ages 6-15 and $2.50 for ages 16-18.
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Altitude Controversy Roils Mexico City World Cup
The 1970 World Cup in Mexico reopens the altitude dispute as teams face venues from Mexico City to Toluca and Puebla. Dr. Roger Bannister warns high elevations may hinder performance, renewing debate over the tournament site despite past record scores.
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New Haven Faces Livingston In NAIA Baseball Quarters
New Haven College the New England champion meets Livingston University of Alabama next Monday in the NAIA baseball tournament quarter finals in Phoenix Arizona.
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