Fastest Family Heads to Montreal Olympics
Ainsley Armstrong, 23, will sprint for Trinidad in the 100 and 200 meters while wife Debra competes for the U.S. in the 200 at Montreal. The Grambling couple, married in 1974, balance training with family life as they prepare for their second Olympic Games. Debra, who once quit track after a setback, credits Ainsley and coach Brooks Johnson for his encouragement that kept her in the sport. Debra will join Ainsley in competing after a long road from Worthing, Texas to the world stage.
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New Orleans
Ainsley
Debra Armstrong
Armstrongs
Trinidad
Grambling
Debra
Oregon
Montreal
Tondon
Pend
Brenda, Morehead
Chandra Cheeseborough
Toronto
Worthing
Tex
U.S
Essex
N.J
Brooks Johnson
Munich
Texas Southam
Jefferson City Swimmers Compete In Three Tank Meets
Jefferson City swimmers took part in three meets this weekend across Missouri and Kansas. Senior team finalists included David Hall Chris Leslie Mark Ewers Richard Hall Richard Glaser and Gina Schmutzler with Hall winning three firsts and setting Ozark District AAU records in 200 and 400 IMs. Age group swimmers earned top honors at Leawood Nall Hills and Sugar Creek invitational events led by Neal Robertson Jan Giffen Jeff Tucker and Brad Jones among others. Next action is July 10 11 at Memorial Pool Sugar Creek hosting the 1st Annual JCSC Senior A and Age-Group Invitational.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Kansas
JCSC
Sugar Creek
St. Louis
Overland Park
David Hall
Chris Leslie
Mark Ewers
Richard Hall
Richard Glaser
Gina Schmutzler
Dave Hall
Ozark
Memorial Pool
Jeffer son City basketball camp open for registration
Applications are being accepted for the Jefferson City High School basketball camp sponsored by head coach Rich Maloney. The two week program runs July 6 to 18 with morning sessions 9 a.m. to noon for grades 5 to 12 and evening sessions 6 p.m. for grades 6 to 12.
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Jefferson City
Maloney
Think Yourself to Good Tennis By FC Collins
An instructional column extols mental practice for tennis players. It argues thinking through skills improves performance, reduces errors, and boosts confidence, citing athletes like Muhammad Ali and general training habits. It advises realistic visualization and regular sessions to overcome plateaus and improve serves and strokes.
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FC Collins Coplay News Service
U S Olympic track team reports to camp after trials
The 90 member U S track and field team ages sixteen to thirty eight will report to training camp at Plattsburg New York in a week to prepare for the Montreal Summer Games After eight days of Hayward Field competition about one hundred five thousand spectators saw the trials Several veterans retire injuries hampered contenders Silvester Davenport Brigham and Brady delivered notable performances while Durkin Roche and Manley provided memorable moments at the Eugene meet
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Eugene
Ore
U.S
Plattsburg
N.Y
Hayward Field
Mike Roche
New York Athletic Club
Don Timm
Craig Brigham
Oregon
Brigham
Bruce Jenner
Northwestern
Rhonda Brady
Jay Silvester
Willie Davenport
Miss Brady
Major League Leaders Batter and Power Hitters Data
Baseball leaders list with batting averages, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for AL and NL leaders. Names include Brett LeFlore Rivers Otis Mayberry Chambliss and Kingman plus teams KC NY Cin StL Phi LA and Chicago cross references.
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Loupe
F.prost
LeFtore
Det
McBee
Rivers
Carew
Mia
Tuns
Marrave
Tex
White
North
Oak
Burroughs
Mayberry
Chambliss
Otis
Munson
G Brett
LeFlore
Tote
Mio
McRae
Carty
Che
Obie
Hargrove
D.evans
Ben
G.brett
Garner
Blanks
Cle
Foquétis
May
Bal
Ystexemykl
Ban
Binds
Rice
Patek
Baylor
Min
A.oliver
G. Foster
Cin
McBride
Sil
W.crawford
Mocgam
Ciu
Rosy
Schmidt
Phi
Griffey
Winfield
Morgan
Panete
Foster
Kingman
Clin
T.perez
MIT
Montacez
Rose
Cio
Buckner
Garvey
Cardenal
Chi
Zisk
Montanez
Atl
Madloch
G.maddox
D.cash
D.parker
Pgh
Tynon
Stl
Wfavis
Geronimo
G.foster
Ba Monday
Morona
Cedeno
Hio
Brock
Lopes
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Bill Schumacher
Seattle
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Schumacher
Associated Press
Aiden Fly
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Ane
Ar M. Ewers
Welay
Clestie
Rian
D.hall
Ewers
Hall
E. Lancaster
R. Glaser
Gin Schmate
Andrew Hall
Lesveped Inrett
An el Rattan
Clare Cassity
Kent Jones
Ee Ah
Ett Tucker
Tony 'Ath
Tan Giffen
Sandy Robo
Br Jones
Mom
Richard Teubner
Jay
Fame Ag Cal Autory
Ene Ls
Pohlman
Bernskoetter Moving & Storage
Buescher Ambulance
Great Central Lumber
Muhammad Ali
Dreamon
Milnes
America
Ralph Mann
Jim Bolding
Steve Williams
Florida
Hurdles
Silvester
Ron Laird
Marty Liquori
Mike Manley
Davenport
Mike Durkin
Chicago
Ami
Ana
Christy Lane
Ramada 4
City Paving Co
Major League
Army Reserve
75Th FA
Tanner Bridge Road
Woney
Tappan
Axtte
Jefferson City Distributors
W. McCarty
Adwista Lite
E. High ST
South Callaway
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