Lions Capture Night Relays Title as Wempe Injures
Lawrence High clinched its fifth straight Night Relays crown at Haskell Stadium with seven firsts and four seconds while Ottawa trailed. Star discus thrower Mike Wempe injured his ankle in warmups. he later could not match his Kansas Relays mark. Steve Heck boosted the Lions with a 57-0% shot put, Doane led a 2:00.1 half mile, and Lawrence won the mile relay in a photo finish. Highland Park set a pole vault record and Lawrence’s 152-9% shot put team mark surpassed the previous record.
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Packers Trade Ringo and Gros to Eagles for Caf
Green Bay sends center Jim Ringo and reserve fullback Earl Gros to Philadelphia in exchange for linebacker LeRoy Caffey and the Eagles No. 1 draft choice. The move leaves Green Bay with an unfamiliar center as Vince Lombardi reshapes the line for 1963. Ringo, a seven time all NFL selection, had started every game in his 10 seasons but may retire after discussing with Lombardi and owner Wolman. Gros, a 24 year old former LSU star, had limited playing time behind Jim Taylor.
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Track Meet Team Placings and Best Throws Displayed
In 1962 Chanute meet results show Washburn Rural finishing second and Ottawa third with Highland Park and Topeka West following. Best discus throw 57-05 by Heck of Lawrence and javelin 139-11 by Hupp of Washburn Rural highlighted by Topeka West and Ottawa placements.
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Yogi Surprised by Injuries That Rack His Yankee Club
New York Yankees manager Yogi Berra voiced frustration at injuries piling up among key players. He noted three starting outfielders sidelined, praised the pitchers’ progress, and reflected on the late win over Detroit 4-3 in ten innings amid a shaken lineup.
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