Kansas Easy Choice To Nab NCAA Title
Kansas is favored to win the NCAA track and field title as the Jayhawks, led by Capt. Ernie Shelby and stars Bill Alley and Charlie Tidwell, qualified 12 men for finals. The team faces potential record challenges in several events with semifinals and finals set today.
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Bill Easton
NCAA Track Meet Results Highlight Wide Range of Event Marks
The report lists performances from Boston University, San Jose State, Nebraska, Harvard, and more in sprints, distance, hurdles, and field events. Notable marks include a 1 0 7 feet hammer throw by Lawlor, a 204 plus foot javelin, and several NCAA record mentions, with multiple schools and athletes named across events.
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Dublin
John Lawlor
Boston University
Bill McWilliams
Bowdoin
Albert Hall
Cornell University
Hanmer
Hbineh- Kino Keerd
Kino Keerd
al Jongewanard
San Jose State
Stanley Doten
Harvard
Tom Fantels
al Wellman
Nebraska
Bon McWilliands
Albert Dintl
Cornel
Whig
Oklahoma
Jin Grelle
Oregon
Richard Engelbrink
Penn State
Jack Larson
Washington
Gary Welsiger
Duke
Robert Lise
Michigan State
Tom Roddn
Kansas State
Ron Gregory
Notre Dine
Pred Abingson
Vanderbilt
MD Moran
Robert Vinton
Georgetown
Carl Shine
Ennnsylvania
Qanerwin
Ray Kiscock
Arizona
Mike Lindsay
Glenn Johnson
Occidental
Jerry Monkofsky
New York University
Mike Lewis
Wieh Wurdies
I Fias Gilbert
Winston-Salem
Hager Jones
Western Michigan
Bill Thiman
Kansas
Rex Stucker
Jack Lawrence
Willie May
Indiana
Spike Arit
Washington State
William Johson
Maryland
Gilbert
Ernie Shelby
Darnell Horn
Oregon State
Ralph Boston
Tennessee
Paul Foreman
Tlinois
John Bucklew
Villanova
John Kelly
Stanford
Dale Moseley
Mier
Paul Williams
Ray Norton
Rob Poynter
John Moon
A&i
Lester Carney
Ohio
Dee Givens
Vance Rolinson
North Carolina
Ward Miller
Ttnois
Williams
Norton
Tellan Gilbert
Ron Altenberg
Cornell
Charlie Tidwell
Hayes Jones
Eastern Michigan
Anne State
George Kerr
Joe Mullins
Tony Seth
Michigan
George Peterson
Paul Collins
Denver
Paul Winder
Morgen
San Jose
Ward Miller Thinois
Fred McCoy
Colorado
Ohde
Bill Allen
John Londehhaim
Truce Parker
Texas
Hinlster Outer
New Mexico
Nick Kavalakides
Walter Cockreham
Wichita
Darrel
Fon
Othe Davie
Terry Tobacco
Washinton
Malcolm Spence
Eddie Soverhern
Whiter Johnson
Melvin Barnwell
Chuck Carlson
Deloss
Wat State
Davis
Hon
Stew
Tyne
Val Smirthe Tlouston
Feet G
Joh Kelly Spenford
Chadfree Monape Winston-Satan
Tan Foreman
Winals
Dor Veen Horn
Oregon Siate
Chiff Coehman
Miku Lindeau
Fan Valearsineh
Pobby Weise
Momsion
Mike Vewls
Fins Burke
Paniel Warnell
Pitehyreh
Kansas Golfers In Tough Grind Over 36 Holes
Medalist John Begert of Topeka led a tight Kansas Amateur field into 36 hole semifinals at Wichita Rolling Hills. Kenny Grass Wichita and Bobby Dare Wellington advanced with decisive wins over Nick Stevens Larry Thonton and Max Rhodenbaugh while Bob Vickers of Wichita outlasted Max Cole to reach the semis. Grass defeated Dave Dennis former champion, who had shared a strong early run.
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Wichita
John Begert
Topeka
Bobby Dare
Wellington
Kenny Grass
Bob Vickers
Kansas
Begert
Rolling Hills
Nick Stevens
Larry Thonton
Thornton
Grass
Dave Dennis
Independence
Dennis
Vickers
Repert
Max Cole
Oklahoma University
Dare
Max Rhodenbaugh
Salina
Ralph Winegarner
el Dorado
Oklahoma State Dominates Western Michigan in NCAA Tourney Opener
Oklahoma State exploded to a 10 2 victory over Western Michigan as six other NCAA tournament hopefuls faced opening games in Omaha. Joel Horlen limited WMU to five hits with nine strikeouts while Roy Peterson and Dick Spergel await their College World Series debuts in relief. Sperm whales, which breathe air, can stay under water for an hour or more.
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Oklahoma State
Cowboys
Western Michigan
Joel Horlen
Roy Peterson
Dick Spergel
Casper Takes Midpoint Lead With Strong Open Round
Bill Casper, nicknamed the putting inventor, surged to the halfway lead at Winged Foot West after a superb Friday round. He holds a one stroke edge over Ben Hogan Gary Player Arnold Palmer as 36 holes remain in the U S Open.
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N. Y
Bill Casper
Bill
Apple Valley
Calif
Ben Hogan
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Doug Ford
Mike Souchak
Don Finsterwald
Ernie Vossler
Gene Littler
Jay Hebert
Claude Harmon
Cary Middlecoff
Ted Kroll
Sammy Snead
Hases
Casper
South Africa
Hogan
Pier
Tommy Bolt
Palmer
Littler
Hebert
Harmon
Middlecoff
Snead
Lawrence Junior Legion Aims for State Title Under Kenny Page
Kenny Page coaches the Lawrence Junior Legion this season after two Topeka seasons with a 67-10 record. The squad sits 8-1 with strong pitching by Stinson Cranor Finney and steady defense led by Green Rush Aldridge. Cheek leads hitters at .518 with 10 RBIs as Lawrence eyes state glory and playoff chances.
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Val Finney
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Gary Mounkes
T. C. Anderson
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Jack
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KU Guts Pride Soars After Qualifying for Finals
Kansas University's track team, led by coach Bill Easton, qualified 12 events for the finals at Lincoln. Starters Paul Williams and Jim Londerholm delivered standout throws and runs, while Capt. Ernie Shelby and Cliff Cushman joined strong showings in hurdles and jumps. Javelin ace Bill Alley plans elbow surgery after competition, as Easton hails the squad as his best ever.
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Ernie Shelby
Charlie Tidwell
Bill Alley
Cliff Cushman
Paul Williams
Bill Tillman
Jim Sonderholm
San Jose State
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Tidwell
Charlie
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Lincoln
Neb
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Bill Easton
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Bill
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Jim Londerholm
Jim
Londerholm
Ernie
Jerry Foos
Jerry
Kansas University Medical Center
Sonderholm
Cliff
Rex Grossart
Jayhawk
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