Flop style high jumper Elliott eyes world marks
Texas jumper Bill Elliott, 23, who switched to the Fosbury flop, clears 6-6 and 6-10 as he develops speed and technique. Coach Tom Jennings praises his pace and power, while Elliott duels Reynaldo Brown at Modesto and prepares for Compton Invitational and a potential world mark challenge.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Update
The National and American leagues list team records and games ahead. Monday results include Los Angeles 5 Chicago 4 in six innings due to rain, Pittsburgh 5 San Diego 1, with several games postponed or moved to today and tomorrow as rain affects schedule.
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Altitude concerns shadow 1970 World Cup play in Mexico City
The 1970 World Cup raises altitude worries as games will be held above a mile high in Mexico City and other cities. Dr. Roger Bannister warned height could hinder records and athletes face controversial conditions, despite nations advancing in the Jules Riot Cup finals across sites at Puebla Toluca and surrounding venues.
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Hyndman Opens British Amateur Challenge at Royal County Down
Bill Hyndman of Philadelphia, the top American contender, tees off in the British Amateur at Royal County Down. The field was reduced to 40 Americans after Monday’s withdrawals and losses, as 80 matches were decided on the final hole amid a biting wind.
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Three Prep Playoff Series Set In N C This Week
Championship high school baseball playoffs begin this week in three North Carolina divisions. Tarboro faces Enka in the 3-A series in Asheville Thursday 8 p.m. with rematches 5:15 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday if needed. West Columbus meets Hendersonville in 2-A at Hendersonville Thursday 8:30 p.m. with Friday 8:30 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m. games. 1-A features Farmer of Randolph County vs Robertsonville of Martin County starting Friday 8:15 p.m. and continuing Saturday and Monday. The schedule was released by Simon Terrell, executive secretary of the NC High School Athletic Association. State 4-A title went to Myers Park over Grainger last week.
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Swim Class Set At SABC
The Salvation Army Boy's Club opens summer hours and invites applications for its first swimming class starting June 15. Pool activities fill the schedule this summer with club membership required and annual dues of 1.25 dollars for ages 6 to 15 and 2.50 dollars for ages 16 to 18.
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New Haven to Meet Livingston in NAIA Baseball Quarters
New Haven College the New England champion advances to face Livingston University of Alabama next Monday in the NAIA baseball tournament quarter finals in Phoenix Arizona.
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Livingston University of Alabama
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