Jayhawks Capture USTFF Title Led by Ryun
Jayhawk Club of Kansas University won the United States Track and Field Federation meet in Terre Haute led by freshman Jim Ryun who set a world record 1:44.9 in the 880 yard run and then won the mile in 4:02.8. Lawson, Steinhoff, Paul, Ard, Schwartz, Gaines, and the mile relay contributed to KU’s 77 point team victory over New Mexico and Brigham Young. Ryun’s times were contrasted with NCAA results, and teammates shared duties in multiple events.
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Kansas University
United States Track and Field Federation
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New Mexico
Brigham Young
John Lawson
Bob Steinhoff
Lowell Paul
Gary Ard
Gary Schwartz
Ken Gaines
Lawson
Ryan
Steinhoff
Paul
Schwartz
Ard
Gaines
Peter Snell
Compton
Los Angeles
Bob Timmons
Orioles Fetch Eddie Fisher To Bolster Relievers
The Orioles acquire relief ace Eddie Fisher from the Chicago White Sox for infielder Jerry Adair to strengthen a pitching staff that has produced only 13 complete games in 46 starts. Fisher, 15-7 with a 2.40 ERA last season, can start or relieve, boosting a rotation that includes Steve Barber and Jim Palmer. Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson remain power sources as Baltimore battles Cleveland and Detroit in the AL pennant race.
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Associated Press
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Summary
National League leads with Los Angeles atop at 22 and 60. San Francisco 22, St. Louis 25. Weekend scores show Los Angeles 4 2 over San Francisco, Pittsburgh 5 3 Atlanta, New York 4 2 Cincinnati 0 5 in 10 innings, Chicago 8 2 Houston, St. Louis 2 0 Philadelphia. American League standings list Cleveland 34 18 .654, Baltimore 26 20, Detroit 33 21, Minnesota 26 26, California 27 28. Weekend games include New York 6 4 over Detroit, Boston 2 14 innings over Kansas City, and Minnesota 2 Chicago 1 in extras. Today’s and tomorrow’s schedule feature twinight games in several cities including St. Louis at New York and Atlanta at Philadelphia.
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Hawks sweep western trip to reach .500 mark
Lawrence junior American Legion post rises above .500 after a three game sweep on a western swing. The Hawks beat Hutchinson 8 5 in two games and slipped past Great Bend 5 3. Randy Russell and Len Jackson led the offense as Lawrence extends its win streak to four and eyes Ottawa on Wednesday. The club plans for the Four-State Invitational at Municipal Field this weekend.
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Hutchinson
Great Bend
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Len Jackson
Steve Puthoff
Bill Tusten
Richie Brown
Tusten
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Jackson
Russell
Ottawa
Municipal Field
Ryun Seeks Equal Treatment in AAU Eligibility Standoff
Jim Ryun the world’s fastest half miler says he wants no special favors if he must qualify through the AAU system for the U S Russia track meet in Los Angeles July 23 24 His coach Bob Timmons cites a grapevine report that an exception might be made if Ryun cannot compete in the AAU meet The dispute pits AAU NCAA and USTFF authorities as mediation continues in New York with implications for other Olympic hopefuls across several events and schools.
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U.S
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Ryun
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Indiana State University
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Ed Caruthers
Arizona
al Rockwell
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Clarence Robinson
New Mexico
Jim Freeman
Murray State
Gilbert Smith
Texas A & M
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Gary Carlson
Southern California
Oscar Moore
Southern Illinois
John Lawson
Kansas
Bloomington
Rodgers Unorthodox Putter Wins Buick Open Title
Phil Rodgers uses a long putter and pendulum swing to win the Buick Open at Grand Blanc, earning $20,000 and moving atop the PGA money list with a 284 total. Fred Marti and Tony Lema tied for second at 286 as Rodgers defies critics with his unique grip and stance.
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Treece shoots hole-in-one in practice round
Mrs. Treece hit a hole-in-one on the 136 yard second hole during a practice round for the Kansas Women’s Amateur Golf event. Betty Collier and Doris Stubbeck were in the group with her and observed the feat.
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Kansas
Betty Collier
Doris Stubeck
Mrs. Treece
Smith Sets 220 yard Dash World Record at Sacramento
Tom Smith of San Jose State College shattered the world mark with a 20.0 second 220 yard dash at the Sacramento Invitational, surpassing Henry Carr’s 1964 record. Jim Ryun starred in related events, running 4:02.8 for a mile at Terre Haute after recent fast laps. Grelle and Danielson highlighted San Diego meets with under four minute miles.
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San Jose State College
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University of Kansas
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France
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Toronto
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Down Under
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Young
French Runner Sets Anzin 2000m Time Record
Clarke posted a 2000 meters win in 5 01.4 at Anzin France. The time trails the world record 5 01.2 held by Jose Odlozil of Czechoslovakia.
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Atlantic
Anzin
France
Jose Odlozil
Czechoslovakia
Krone Tops Fourth Flight For State Golf Title
Former Lawrence High stars Krone and Triplett reached the final rounds at Shawnee Country Club in Topeka during the Kansas State Men's Tournament. Krone, KU freshman, defeated Lee Neeley 5 3 to win the Fourth Flight title. Triplett, a 1965 Lion graduate, lost the First Flight final to Dakin Cramer.
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Shawnee
Mike Krone
Lee Neeley
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Wichita
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Lawrence
Lawrence Junior Legion Connie Mackers extend unblemished start
The Lawrence Connie Mackers baseball team moved to 4-0 in league play and 7-1 overall after two weekend wins. Sunflower was beat 6-0 with Gerald Wedel tossing a two hit shutout while striking out 12 and earning a hit himself. A Sunday forfeit against Paola wrapped the weekend.
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Open practice begins for 66th U S Open at Olympic Club
Official practice rounds start for the 66th U S Open Golf Championship to be held at the Olympic Club on the Lake side course.
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Olympic Club
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