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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1972

Page

6

Mankato Mammoth Sam Colson Winds Up For 1972 Javelin

Sam Colson of Kansas University, a 6-5, 260-pound junior from Mankato, lifts 75 pounds more than last year and readies for an indoor season debut at UCLA. He credits strength gains and a cast-iron bat as aids to his fitness while training away from teammates in the fieldhouse.

Sam Kansas University Ucla Los Angeles Jayhawk Allen Finland Munich Sam Colson Lawrence High School Rod Karlin D.E.C.A Wheelsport Motorcycle Club 19Th Street Wheelsport Club Lawrence Kansas

Sam Colson Aims for Munich Olympic Javelin

Sam Colson trains with a nylon net and Finnish method to build strength for the javelin. He plans to surpass Bill Alley’s 283-8 school record from 1960, make the Olympic squad, and place in Munich. He targets progress this year and notes strong international competition ahead.

Sam West Coast Alley Bill Alley

Potter Triumphs On Three Meter At 1972 AAU Diving

Cynthia Potter of Houston reclaimed the three meter title at Loos Pool during the National AAU Indoor Championships. Don Dunfield of Ukiah stunned the one meter field to win his first national title after 16 tries, while Potter qualified for the U S Olympic trials in Chicago.

Dallas Cynthia Potter Houston America Don Dunfield Ukiah Calif Uncle Sam National Amateur Athletic Union Loos Pool Potter Air Force Micki King Miss Potter U.S Chicago Dunfield University of Wisconsin

Smith strengthens lead in Caribe Hilton Tennis Tourney

Stan Smith of Sea Pines South Carolina the top ranked player in the United States extended his round robin advantage at the Caribe Hilton Tennis Tournament in San Juan Puerto Rico by defeating Jamaica's Richard Russell 4-0 6-3 to reach 4-0 as he prepared to face runnerup Tom Gorman of Seattle.

San Juan P.R Stan Smith Sea Pines S.C United States Jamaica Richard Russell Tom Gorman Seattle

Reds Option Mel Behney to Indianapolis Farm Team

The Cincinnati Reds optioned left handed pitcher Mel Behney to their Indianapolis farm club in the American Association on Thursday.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Mel Behney Indianapolis

Adjusting for fast lanes in bowling requires calm

When lanes are fast you may not hook as much. Move your starting point right five to ten boards and ease speed. Do not force a hook with unnatural arm motion.

Tennessee Fisherman Leads Bass Tourney

Celina Tennessee fisherman Bill Westmoreland led the World Invitational Bass Tournament at Lake Lanier with a two day total of 48 pounds 12 ounces Thursday. The leader by 5 30 p m earns a $10 000 first prize with $55 000 total purse.

Gainesville Celina Tenn Bill Westmoreland Lake Lanier

Griffin defeats Lopez in heated featherweight bout

Emile Griffin of New York City defeats Ernie Lopez of Arcadia California by outpoint in a ten round bout last night as reported by The Associated Press.

Los Angeles Emile Griffith New York City Ernié Indian Red Lopez Arcadia Calif

Pro Cage Report Conference Semifinals Results

Western Conference Milwaukee 118 defeated Golden State 98 to tie series 1-1. Los Angeles 131 beat Chicago 124 to lead 2-0. Friday schedule has Eastern Conference Boston at Atlanta with Boston up 1-0 and New York at Baltimore starting their series.

Milwaukee Golden State Los Angeles Chicago Boston Atlanta New York Baltimore

Royals Rally Past Pirates In Florida Spring Game

In Fort Myers Kansas City erased a two run deficit with a ninth inning rally led by Cookie Rojas Amos Otis and John Mayberry as Burgmeier earned the win and Dave Giusti took the loss. The Royals later sent Steve Busby Dennis Paepke Jose Martinez and Rich Severson to the minors reducing the roster to 28.

Fort Myers Fla Kansas City Royals Pittsburgh Pirates Cookie Rojas Amos Otis John Mayberry Tom Burgmeier Pirates Rojas Otis Mayberry Royals Cincinnati Tampa Sarasota Steve Busby Dennis Paepke Jose Martinez Rich Severson

NHL Scores and Saturday Sunday NHL Schedule

Philadelphia defeats Buffalo 3 to 1 in a game. Saturday slate features Los Angeles at Vancouver Minnesota at California and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Boston at Montreal New York at Toronto Chicago at St. Louis California at Los Angeles. Sunday schedule ends regular season with Montreal at New York after noon national TV Minnesota at Vancouver Toronto at Boston Philadelphia at Buffalo St. Louis at Pittsburgh Detroit at Chicago.

Philadelphia Buffalo Los Angeles Vancouver Minnesota California Pittsburgh Boston Montreal New York Toronto Chicago St. Louis Detroit

AL Adds Two Umpires To Complete Staff

The American League has its full 24 umpire staff with Henry Morgenweck of Teaneck New Jersey and Jim Evans of Austin Texas joining. Morgenweck spent last season in the International League and Evans umpired in the American Association.

Boston Henry Morgenweck Teaneck N.J Jim Evans Austin Texas Morgenweck International League Evans American Association

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