Big Eight track athletes threaten meet records at Lincoln
The 37th Big Eight outdoor meet is two weeks away in Lincoln Nebraska as coaches sharpen squads to threaten 10 of 17 meet records. Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas State Missouri Iowa State and Colorado are highlighted with season bests set at Drake Relays and ongoing dual meets shaping hopes for records in events including the 100 440 relay mile and triple jump.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Frank Sevigne
Lincoln
Neb
New Mexico
Drake
Oklahoma
Southern Illinois
Colorado
Kansas State
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Iowa State
Air Force
Jim Miller
Martin
Bill Floerke
K-State
OSU
Huskers
Russ Laverty
Steve Herndon
Miller
Robin Lingle
Herald Hadley
Central Junior High coach sees room to raise gym program
Central Junior High School coach Nanny Duver reports strong local gymnastics results after a Western Regional Physical Fitness clinic in Colorado Springs. He cites California’s mandatory daily gymnastics and Dr. Cureton’s calisthenics led approach as models to consider for improving the Central program.
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Central Junior High
Nanny Duver
Colorado Springs
Glen Swengros
President’s Council On Physical Fitness
Glen
California
Nanny
Stan Musial
President’s Fitness Council
Duver
Tom Cureton
Illinois University
Cureton
Air Force Academy
Air Force
Central
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
North Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Dover
KU Net Team Rolls On With Wichita Victory
Kansas University raised its tennis record to 11-1 with a 43 win over Wichita on Thursday. Wichita stands 4-6. Singles results include Anzola and Thompson winning for KU, with Burns and Terry also victorious. Doubles saw Anzola-Thompson and Grantham-McGrath win for KU.
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Kansas University
Wichita
Anzola
Grantham
Thompson
Burr
Burns
Harris
Terry
Stoll
Guyot
Appl
Anzola-Thompson
Burns-Burr
Grantham-McGrath
Stoll-Harris
Brehmer Named Head Coach at St Louis University
AP reports Joe Buddy Brehmer, known for the fast break at St Louis University, was appointed head basketball coach Thursday. He succeeds John Benington who left for Michigan State after seven years. Brehmer, 39, led Rockhurst College in Kansas City for 18 years with a 228 132 record and the 1963 NAIA title.
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ST. Louis
Joe
Buddy) Brehmer
St. Louis University
John Benington
Michigan State
Brehmer
Rockhurst College
Kansas City
Easton Set In KU Job As Teacher
Kansas University plans note Bill Easton will leave the track coaching post June 30 and move into physical education at KU next year while remaining open to coaching. Bob Timmons takes over as track coach July 1, with Easton seeking continued involvement in the sport if possible.
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Easton
Kansas University
Bill Easton
Bob Timmons
Gill
Bill
Timmons
Lawrence
Oregon State
West Point golf coach Browne marks 13th season
Walter Browne, formerly of Philadelphia, begins his thirteenth season as golf coach at West Point. New Jersey will host a thoroughbred season comprising 168 racing days this year.
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Walter Browne
Philadelphia
West Point
New Jersey
Lion Golf Tandem Keeps Heat On At Leavenworth Meet
Lawrence High duo Mike Krone and Mike Gilliam won the two man division with a 156, Krone 76 and Gilliam 80. Shawnee Mission North was runner up with 162 and Shawnee Mission East 164 as 16 teams competed. The Lions four man team finished fourth led by Bob Payne 81, Rick Miller 82, Jeff Triplett 82 and Kent Marshall 85. Leavenworth won with 320. Coach Al Woolard believes both squads could reach the state tournament after the regional at Shawnee Country Club on May 7.
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Mike Krone
Mike Gilliam
Leavenworth
Krone
Gilliam
Shawnee Mission North
Shawnee Mission East
Shawnee Country Club
Topeka
LHS
Lions
Bob Payne
Rick Miller
Jeff Triplett
Kent Marshall
Shawnee Mission West
Washburn
Lawrence
al Woolard
Top State Duo Shine at Meet with Strong Performances
The meet featured one of the top state duos with solid showings and a possible path to state placings. Medalist Gary Lufcomb of Washington posted a 75 to finish at the top.
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Washington
Gary Lufcomb
Little Seven Kingpins Duel Again at Baldwin Invitational
Wellsville the Little Seven champions meet Baldwin the runner up in the Baldwin Invitational at Baker University Stadium. The meet features 10 teams with events starting at 4 p.m. and the running show at 7 30 p.m. Baldwin defends its title with last year’s 7112 point win. Other entrants include Blue Mound Council Grove Eudora Louisburg Oskaloosa Princeton Tonganoxie and Williamsburg.
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Little Seven
Baldwin
Baker University Stadium
Blue Mound
Council Grove
Eudora
Louisburg
Oskaloosa
Princeton
Tonganoxie
Williamsburg
Bulldogs
Dick Hedges
Pomona
Jay Trackmen Here Saturday
Kansas University track team hosts Southern Illinois in Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Field events start at 1 30 and tracking events at 2 with SIU held as a strong foe. This meet is KU’s final with coach Bill Easton before moves to Oklahoma and the Big Eight.
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Bill Easton
Kansas University
Southern Illinois University
Memorial Stadium
Lincoln
SIU
Easton
Southern Illinois
Jayhawks
Oklahoma
Federation Action
Central Collegiate
National Federation
NCAA
National Track Coaches Federation
Javelin Pierces Derby High Athlete During Track Practice
A javelin pierced the chest of 16 year old David Herring during Derby High track practice in Derby Kansas. He underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital Wichita to remove the foot long steel spear. Principal Roy Robertson and coach Bruce Bierig used bolt cutters to free him and rush him to the hospital.
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Derby
Kan
David Herring
Kenneth Herring
St. Joseph Hospital
Wichita
Roy Robertson
Derby High School
Bruce Bierig
Prune Your Vine and Fig Tree for Pickup
The notice directs pruning of vineyard and fruit trees before collection. It specifies trimming vines and fig trees and preparing debris for the scheduled pickup. Local authority urges residents to stack prunings neatly for efficient disposal.
Freshman Bob Ritchie Powers Nichols Past Bryant 26-1
In a Thursday baseball rout, Nichols College freshman Bob Ritchie hit 4 for 5 with five runs scored and 13 RBIs including three grand slams and a solo homer after moving from pitcher to right field. Bryant College of Providence was overwhelmed 26-1.
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Mass
Bob Ritchie
Nichols College
Bryant College of
Providence
Ritchie
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