Decathlon craft shapes versatile sports figures and leaders
The article notes decathlon champions like Bob Mathias and C. K. Yang shaping afterlife success in politics, education, and media. It profiles Mathias as a congressman at 36, Yang's UCLA ties, and Al Oerter's Olympic hopes, plus KU coaching and Bear Bryant’s golf stance as a glimpse of athletic discipline translating beyond track.
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Bob Mathias
C. K. Yang
Rafer Johnson
Bob Richards
Phil Mulkey
Kansas
Johnson
Yang
China
Ucla
Richards
General Mills
Mulkey
Memphis
Mathias
Bob
Congress
London
California
Pye
Gov. Reagan
Cliff Cushman
Vietnam
Kansas University
Bill Easton
Cliff
Grand Forks
N. C
Bill
al Oerter
Oerter
Easton
Dean Nesmith
Dean Long
Bob Steinhoff
Three U.S. players become Wimbledon heroes at 1969
Americans Cliff Richey Marty Riessen and Charlie Pasarell toppled top seeds to spark a surge at Wimbledon. Richey defeated No. 4 seed Roche after a four hour grind Riessen downed No. 7 seed Leschly and Pasarell beat defending champion Santana before routing Hewitt. Riessen likewise spoke of the Ecuador defeat.
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Wimbledon
England
U.S
Cliff Richey
Marty Riessen
Charlie Pasarell
Richey
Riessen
United States
Ecuador
Pasarell
San Angelo
Tex
Tony Roche
Evanston
Jan Leschly
Santurce
P.R
Manuel Santana
Spain
Bob Hewitt
South Africa
Leschly
Ray Ruffell
Australia
Reissen
John Cooper
Ashley Cooper
Frank Tutvin
University of Iowa
Hollywood
Fla
Ian Smith
Fights Night Results From Oakland and Osaka
In Oakland Luis Rodriguez outpointed Jimmy Lester in a 151 pound bout with Lester from San Francisco. In Osaka Mitsunori Seki defeated Johnny Jamito to retain the featherweight Oreita title.
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Oakland
Calif
Luis Rodriguez
Miami Beach
Fla
Jimmy Lester
San Francisco
Osaka
Japan
Mitsunori Seki
Johnny Jamito
Phillipines
Seki
Oreita
Brodie Fined for Drunken Driving in Palo Alto
San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie received a $289 fine in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to drunken driving. He was arrested January 6 by Los Altos police and faced charges including open container and driving without a license. he pleaded innocent February 8 and had a trial scheduled.
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Palo Alto
Calif
John Brodie
San Francisco
Brodie
Los Altos
Cordero Signs $100000 Pact With Harbor View Farms
Angel Cordero Jr., 23, signed a $100000 contract with Lou Wolfson owner of Harbor View Farms. The deal gives Wolfson first call on Cordero’s services starting January 1. The AP report notes the year and party names in this sports business notice.
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New York
Angel Cordero Jr
Lou Wolfson
Harbor View Farms
Wolfson
Cordero
Survival a Constant Struggle for Pheasants
A 10 year Nebraska study shows ten times as many pheasants die before hatching as are lost to hunters. Nest success is 11 percent, with 89 percent losses from disturbance and habitat factors during May to August. Land management can boost populations despite hunting pressures. A Kansas fishing contest at Woodson County Lake offers cash for 100 tagged fish with $550 total prize. Ducks Unlimited stamps donors listed and stamps invited for forwarding to support conservation.
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Alabama
Bear Bryant
Kentucky
Texas A & M
Bryant
Norton
Nebraska
Kansas
Woodson County State Lake
Lake Fegan
Toronto
Fey
Lakehaven
Feys
Woodson County
Oliva Named AL Starter for All Star Game in Anaheim
Tony Oliva of Minnesota replaces the injured Al Kaline of Detroit in the AL starting lineup for the July 11 All-Star game in Anaheim. Commissioner Eckert and AL president Cronin announced the selection after Hank Bauer, AL manager, made the choice.
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NEW York
Tony Oliva
Minnesota
al Kaline
Detroit
Anaheim
Oliva
William Eckert
Joe Cronin
Hank Bauer
Reniff Goes to Mets in Waiver Trade
The New York Mets acquired right handed reliever Hal Reniff from the Yankees in a waiver move. Reniff, 28, was 0-2 in 24 games for New York this season. To clear room, the Mets optioned rookie Bill Denehy to Jacksonville in the International League after a 1-7 NL record.
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NEW York
Mets
Hal Reniff
Yankees
Reniff
The
Bill Denehy
Jacksonville
Denehy
Mets Yankees and A's Win In Jayhawk League Action
The Mets beat the Dodgers 9-3, the Yankees shut out the Giants 4-0, and the A's defeated the Pirates 10-0 at Edgewood Park on Wednesday evening in Jayhawk League play.
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Mets
Yankees
A’s
Edgewood Park
Dodgers
Giants
Pirates
Recreation League Winners Amid Open Night at Lawrence High
The A's shut out the Red Sox 6 0. The Tigers defeated the Dodgers 6 1. The Giants edged the Orioles 2 0 at Lawrence High School diamond on Wednesday night.
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A’s
Tigers
Giants
Lawrence High School
Red Sox
Dodgers
Orioles
Baseball Standings and Scores From Wednesday and Friday
National League standings include St Louis 38 24 .613 Pittsburgh 34 28 .548 Philadelphia 83 36 .478 and Los Angeles 32 39. American League leaders are Chicago 60 26 .698 Detroit 61 35 .636 and New York 25 42 .373 with several decisive games reported. Wednesday results include Chicago 4 Pittsburgh 2 and Philadelphia 6 New York 6. Friday matchups feature St Louis at New York and San Francisco at Philadelphia among others.
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W. L. Pet
G.B
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Aatanta Cee
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
New York
Houston
Atlanta
Nouston
Detroit
Minnesota
Cleveland
California
Baltimore Ee
Kansas City
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
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Roy Emerson
Santana
Bob Maud
F. T. Kelley Jr
Fort Scott
Wendell D. DeLong
Clarence M. Carter
Howard
Jimmie Booe
Kenneth McNutt Jr
Winfield
James A. Gillespie
Arkansas City
Dave Brittain
M. R. Heldenkrant
Kingman
Walt Fuqua
Cecil
Betty Shirley
Syracuse
Hubert ‘Pete
Greenbank
Valley Center
Joe Mikulecky Jr
Ellsworth
C. H. Foriash
McFarland
Ducks Unlimited
Canada
U. S
Pratt
Gamble-Skogmo, Inc
Malls Shopping Center
CP-50
Gambles
Hitch
TNT
Kaline
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