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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1959

Page

5

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.

Kansas Jayhawk 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.

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.

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.

OMAHA 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.

Mamaroneck 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.

Page Texas Neodesha Ban Johnson American Legion Lawrence Junior Legion Topeka Kenny Lawrence Clathe Leavenworth Dave Stinson Jack Cranor Val Finney Mike Zwink Gary Mounkes T. C. Anderson A.B.C Cranor Jack Stinson State Legion Finney Val Legion Bob Cheek Bob Cheek Dave Green Fred Rush Green Rush Steve Aldridge Steve

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.

Kansas Ernie Shelby Charlie Tidwell Bill Alley Cliff Cushman Paul Williams Bill Tillman Jim Sonderholm San Jose State Capt Shelby Tidwell Charlie Williams Sonderholm Heave Sonderholm Alley Lincoln Neb Kansas University Bill Easton Easton Penn State Oklahoma OSU Bill Paul Jim Londerholm Jim Londerholm Ernie Jerry Foos Jerry Kansas University Medical Center Sonderholm Cliff Rex Grossart Jayhawk

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