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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1975

Page

23

Bayi Shatters Mile World Record In Dream Race

Filbert Bayi clocked 3 51 in Kingston Jamaica for the Dream Mile creating a new standard and igniting debate over whether he could have beaten Jim Ryan at his peak. Marty Liquori, second in 3 52 2, hailed Bayi's impact on mile racing as the event moves forward.

Kingston Jamaica Filbert Bayi Jim Ryan Marty Liquori Liquori Cedar Grove N.J Ryan Bayi Carol Tanzania

Gainesville runner battles Bayi and Ryun in dream mile talk

Neil Amour reflects on possibilities of beating Ryun and Bayi in a future Olympic 1500. Liquori concedes Bayi’s invincibility but notes his own recent dramatic training change as he eyes potential in next summer’s event.

Gainesville Fla Ryun Bayi

Bayi Sets World Mile Mark in Kingston Dream Mile

Tanzanian miler Bayi shattered the world record with a 3:51.0 in Kingston. Marty Liquori finished second in 3:52.2 as Coghlan and Jipcho chased from behind, with Bayi leading from start to finish and aiming toward 3:45. National Sports Limited spent 7100 of 65000 on Bayi and staff for the event.

Liquori Bayi Ryun Berkeley Bakersfield National Sports Limited Tanzania

Tanzanian Bayi Edges Ryun Mile Record In Kingston

Eugene observer Jim Ryun remarked his eight year old mile record of 3 51.1 would have fallen sooner. Filbert Bayi of Tanzania ran 3 51.0 at the Kingston Jamaica meet. Ryun, in Eugene for IAS meet, ailed by a heel and did not run. Bayi’s win ends a long-standing legend as Marty Liquori hints at a comeback.

Eugene, Ore Jim Ryun Ryun Filbert Bays Tanzania Kingston Jamaica Bayi Ryan Eugene Marty Liquori

FISHIN FACTS REPORTS CALICO BASS HAULS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COAST

Belmont Pier and nearby spots show anglers catching numerous fish species. Across San Diego San Pedro Seal Beach and other harbors, boats tally calico bass rock cod yellowtail halibut and other species with counts ranging from dozens to over a thousand in a single run.

Belmont San Diego Seal Beach 2Nd Street L.B. Sportfishing Rock San Pedro

Long Beach Recreation Sunday Baseball Final

Police rout Don Juan Matadors 16 to 4 as L.8 wins the Sunday baseball clash in Long Beach. Police team dominated with strong hitting and pitching to close the game early.

Long Beach Recreation Police Don Juan Matadors

Sunday softball results show high scoring games

Mecca edged Litties 4 to 2, Crawson Inn defeated Blue Door 3 to 2, Viking Inn topped Zanzabuku 9 to 2, and Spoon beat Tappit 3 to 2 in a set of Sunday league games.

Littie’s Crawson Inn Blue Door Viking Inn Zanzabuku Spoon Tappit

U S China meet opens with friendly track romp

The United States swept 14 of 15 events in a Beijing style meet amid rain delays as Al Lanier led a symbolic lap with Chinese runners to emphasize friendship. Fred Newhouse became the first American to win on Chinese soil in the 400 meters, and the Cardinals and Mets trades were noted in brief.

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