Region 8 Junior Olympics set for Memorial Stadium
Regional meet on Hershberger Track will determine eight boys and eight girls advancing to the National Junior Olympics at the Air Force Academy. Competitors from Arkansas Ozark Oklahoma and Missouri Valley vie for spots. Mo Valley holds strong showings in multiple events led by Marilyn Carlson and Becky Shuster among others. About 300 youths aged 14 to 17 compete in preliminaries starting 9 a.m with finals later.
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Hershberger
Memorial Stadium
Air Force Academy
Arkansas
Ozark
Oklahoma
Missouri Valley
Ryun Switches to 800 Finishes Third at Oslo Meet
Jim Ryun moved from the 1500 meters to the 800 at Bislet Stadium and finished third in 1:47. Fisher of Australia won the 800 with 1:47.0 edging Tom Von Ruden of the PCC. Mason topped the 1500 in 3:43.2 with Polhill close behind. PCC athletes claimed multiple wins including Feuerbach in shot put and Elbel and Van Helwegen going 1-2 in 400 meters.
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Oslo
Norway
Jim Ryun
Bislet Stadium
Australia
Christopher Fisher
Tom von Ruden
Pacific Coast Club
Fisher
von Ruden
Ryan
John Mason
PCC
New Zealand
Tony Polhill
al Feuerbach
Len van Helwegen
Jay Elbel
Frazier Demonstrates Punch Power in Exhibition Bouts
In Houston Joe Frazier, the heavyweight champion, boxed two rounds each with Cleveland Williams and James Helwig in exhibitions. He pressed the pace with Williams and appeared energetic, insisting he has regained his form after the Ali bout. Williams landed several blows in the second round as Frazier stayed aggressive and enjoyed the session.
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Houston
Joe Frazier
Cleveland
Big Cat) Williams
James Helwig
Frazier
Williams
Muhammad Ali
Indians recall Clark from Wichita farm
The Cleveland Indians have recalled outfielder Jim Clark from Wichita to fill a roster vacancy. The 22-year-old, acquired from Oakland in the off season, hit .325 with seven homers and 40 RBI for the American Association club.
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Kansas City
Cleveland Indians
Jim Clark
Wichita
Clark
Oakland
Baseball Leaders and Leaders in Batting and Pitching
League leaders across American and National Leagues highlight top batters and pitchers. Notable names include Murcer, Stargell, Brock, and Cuellar with standout stats in games at bat, runs, hits, doubles, home runs, and strikeouts.
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Buford
Balt
R.smith
Bost
Battred EN Willebrew
Minn
Petrocelli
F.robinson
Tovar
Murcer
N.Y
B.conighara
RoJackson
Oak
Alou
Carew
Cash
Melton
Chie
Patek
K.C
Olik
Kic
Cuellar
Hine
Strekeouts
Blue
Lolich
Det
W. Davis Harbm
Brock
St.l
Bonds
S.F
Stargell
Pitt
H.aaron
Wolmins
Orre
W.davis
Treples
S. Clemente
Houst
Stoneman
Mth
Jenkins, Chie
Gottlieb Named Assistant Coach at Kansas State
Bob Gottlieb, 31, former Creighton head freshman coach, is appointed assistant basketball coach at Kansas State University. He will begin duties on Sept. 1, replacing resigned Larry Weigel.
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Manhattan
Kan
Bob Gottlief
Creighton University
Kansas State University
Gottlief
Kansas State
Larry Weigel
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Kansas
Western
Missouri
Colorado
Mo Valley
Marilyn Carlson
Freeman
Carol Groeckl
Washington
Becky Shuster
Medicine Lodge
Dennis Perkins
Ottawa
Elijah Davis
Junction City
al Kolarik
Shawnee Mission
Randy Smith
McPherson
Brad Bell
Mineral Springs
Itark Latmbia ‘Valliver
F. St. Taits
Colin Williams
Oklahoma City
Cbs
Valley
Gary Anderson
Arkadelphia
Cid
Marvin Cohnson
St. Louis
Curtis Kean
Sikeston
Thi
Leslie Smith
Kingfisher
Mo. Valley
Janetina City
Huw
Mike Oldner
Pine Kliff
Oyard
Wee Wright
FO St. Lasttin
Dale Armistrong
Stillwater
Valle
Paul Rice
Fulton
Meg
Ted Batley
Lattle
Ayvranisas Rock
Pat Cook
Belleville
Strangeland
Ponca City
Mac
Bob Utley
Dover
Rete
Oywark
Jim Edington
Poplar Bluff
Verdell Jones
Herb Sympson
Peltity
Bren Meo
Valles
Gene Roberts
Oxark
Dim Idington
B. St. Louis
Kolarik
Sister Anne
Anne
Jan Smith
Topeka
Connie Weeks
Tulsa
Herb Simpson
Delitv
John Jackson
Joneshare, Ltd
Olark
Chris Hoskins
Carutthersville
Park and Recreation Department
Kim
Bol Sweeney
Kansasity
Al-Aty
Barbara Shofin
Stuttgart
Bein Scherzer
Webster Groves
Dee Ann Kdiger
Ringwood
Jan Reusser
Opera
Vickle Phiefer
Mark Connie Berg
Collingville
Wire
Beth Hairlip
Parkin
Melissa Miller
Prairie Grove
Ciail
Kirkwood
Marlene Leadridge
Covington
Beth Haizlip
Iwark
Linda Howard
Vict
Janice Bell
Kaye
Malvern
Dee Ann Foiger
Judy Fletcher
Oyark
Mary Hudack
Judy Sullivan
Vatley
Dhiane Grout
Mankato
Annie Hinton
Maxine Myer
Alva
Sally Smith
Betty Fehlker
Imperial
Robin Ramsey
Catonia
Journal-World Photo
Ryun
Terry Muskin
Bob Frey
Schendel
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Yancey Durham
Durham
Cleve
Wichita Farm
Ceiva
Lawrence’s
Taburgers
P.S
P.B
Maverick
Torino
P.E
Air Cond
Cruisomatic
Country Squire
Air
Radio
Squire
John Beads
Alabama
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