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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1972
Page
13
World mile record holder Jim Ryun beat strong American rivals at the Vons Track Classic in Los Angeles. He timed 3 57.3 for a confidence-boosting comeback win over Dave Wottle and Kip Keino, while George Woods dominated the shot put with 70 feet.
UCLA's John Smith edged Lee Evans in a tight 440 yard dash finish as Evans challenged late. Upsets occurred with Ray Robinson beating Jean Louis Ravelomanantsoa in the 100 meters and Kathy Hammond setting an American 440 yard record. Milburn continued his dominance in the high hurdles as athletes prepared for the Olympic trials.
Lawrence Optimists coach Paige Carney leads a strong showing at Memorial Stadium where Kippi King won the bantam 50 yard dash and Kathy Cobb threw 26 1 2 feet in the discus. Brenda Janeway fell short after an ankle injury while Vivian Tubbs failed to hear finals.
Defending champion Frank Rose of Topeka reached the Kansas Amateur Golf Tournament semifinals. He defeated Jay Colliane of Wichita 7 and 6 and Gary Navarro of Wichita 1 up to advance. Rocky Waitt of Wichita moved past Mike Phillips of Topeka 1 up and Dave Dennis 3 and 2. Bruce Hollowell of Pittsburg Springfield area beat Bob Vickers of Wichita 4 and 3 and Roger Fine 4 and 3 to reach the semis. Mason and Navarro advanced, with Mason tying Dave Newquist then edging 18-foot birdie to win. Navarro, John Goss, John Onofrio also shown in earlier rounds.
Riva Ridge aimed to complete the Triple Crown by winning the $125 000 added Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Bee Bee Bee did not run. field included Key To The Mint Smiling Jack and No Le Hace among 103 colts in the 14 1 2 mile race.
The Kansas Women's Amateur golf tournament comes to Alvamar Hills next week with four reserved mornings. Practice Monday, qualifying Tuesday, and final 36 holes Wednesday and Thursday in flights. Top players include Vicki Foss of Wichita and Levon Devers of Kansas City.
Nebraska football star Johnny Rodgers was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to running a red light and driving on a suspended license. A probation plan and a one year ban on driving accompany fines, plus prior probation for a 1970 service station holdup. Judge Dusenberry cited character and past licenses as key factors in the ruling.
The Kansas City area wins an NHL franchise and the group plans to name the team the Mo Hawks. Chuck Manne of the 14 member ownership group says the name blends Kansas and Missouri, though legal questions loom. Edwin G Thompson leads the effort and notes it may draw a reaction from the Chicago Black Hawks.
Avery Brundage of the IOC questioned Bobby Lee Hunters eligibility for the Olympics due to his background. Hunter, Pan Am bronze medalist and 21, is an inmate serving an 18 year manslaughter term in Manning, South Carolina. Officials review his fit with Olympic spirit as he must still qualify at Texas Christian University July 19-22.
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