Hansen vaults to near world mark in track meet
Fred Hansen, 23, boosted by fiberglass pole, cleared 17 feet at Jeppesen Stadium in Houston trials, missing 17-4 on final try. He praised the pole as progress and eyeed 17-6, with plans for Olympic development meets and dental school after the season. John Pennel and Don Meyers noted as top contenders and influences.
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Oklahoma track hopeful survives cerebral hemorrhage
Mark Brady, 2 year student and former University of Oklahoma track prospect, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in Nashville while warming up for a race. He slowly improves, walking with crutches and speaking gradually, as doctors and family hope for Christmas progress. OU friends and the university club have raised over $1,300 for medical expenses.
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Sam Baugh's Oilers Hire Promising Baylor Rookie As Quarterback
Sam Baugh, former great with the Washington Redskins, is hired as head coach of the Houston Oilers. He inherits veterans led by George Blanda and Jacky Lee and a strong rookie class headlined by Don Trull of Baylor, after a cattle ranching talk at Bud Adams' Texas spread.
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Bud) Adams
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Bucking Bosses Pays Off Jim Landis Night
Chicago’s Jim Landis will be honored in absentia with a special night on June 10 after a public feud over television appearances. Proceeds from fan contributions go to the Ken Hubbs Foundation, aiding memory of the late Cubs second baseman.
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McKinley Leads 43 Americans in Wimbledon Entry
Chuck McKinley of St. Louis the reigning champion heads 43 American players among 118 men and 86 women accepted for Wimbledon. The All England Club said June 22 start with 10 spots left in each division after qualifying. McKinley is one of 25 Americans in the men’s singles. Margaret Smith of Australia defends the women’s title.
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Chuck McKinley
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Australia
Hulsey Receives Trinity Track Letter at San Antonio
Trinity University in San Antonio awards a track letter to William Kirk Hulsey Jr., a senior physical education major from Tulia, for high jump and broad jump on the Tiger track team revived this spring. He earned one of two third place medals at the Southland Conference Spring Sports Festival with a 6 feet jump.
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William Kirk Hulsey Jr
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Trinity University
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College baseball power in focus as Big Ten race tightens
The article weighs top college pitchers from Southern Cal and Missouri amid a tight Big Ten race. USC’s Walt Peterson and Missouri’s Keith Weber draw scouts’ attention as Mississippi and USC contend for top four status. Weekend tests Monday will show which program rises.
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Keith Weber
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Southern California
Rookie League stint planned for Cocoa Beach in June
The article notes a signings plan placing a player in Cocoa Beach Florida toward the end of June to join the Rookie League. It highlights the move as a signing bonus contract related development.
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