Mexico Bulldogs Win State 3A Track Title In Thriller
Mexico Coach Jon Whittaker led the Bulldogs to their first state 3A track crown, finishing first with 23 points as Kansas City Manual and Charleston trailed. New school records fell in the mile relay and 120 yard high hurdles, with standout performances from Mike Long James Clark and Butler Nunnelly as Whittaker celebrated with a splash in a water hole.
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Roger Birk
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Clark
Andy Piper
Austin Miller
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Piper
Swanson Shines In Missouri Golf Championship
Mexico senior Mike Swanson finished in a four way tie for tenth at 149 in the Missouri state high school golf championship at Excelsior Springs. He opened with 72, added 77, and credited strong putting for a low first round. Swanson’s 149 improved on last year’s 155 and marked one of the best Bulldog finishes in state play.
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Redbird Bats Barred Ex Cards Do In Royals
San Francisco Giants split with St. Louis as Jim Barr handcuffed the Cardinals for a 2-0 win. Barr extended his scoreless streak to 24 1 3 innings against St. Louis, limiting them to two hits in a 95 minute game while Cardinals manager Red Schoendienst praised his control and low pitches.
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Master Derby Captures Preakness With Big Purse Win
Master Derby won the 100th Preakness by a length over Foolish Pleasure with Diabolo third as trainer statements praised race strategy. jockey Darrel McHargue kept the colt balanced behind Native Guest, avoiding an early surge to protect stamina. The top six finishers including Prince Thou Art Avatar and Singh look to Belmont on June 7.
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Rockhurst wins Missouri 4A track meet on late breaks
Rockhurst dominates field events in the Missouri Class 4A meet at St. Louis, aided by records from Jay Reardon in the long jump and Mark Goodspeed in discus. Sumner and Berkeley suffer misfortunes, with baton drops altering the team standings as Normandy claims the mile relay title.
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Pro Playoffs AP Summary of NBA Finals and Schedule
The Associated Press notes ongoing NBA playoff coverage with a finals series in a best of seven format. Golden State leads Washington 1 0 after a 101 5 blowout in a referenced game while other finals and schedule details appear pending with multiple games listed as scheduled or upcoming across San Francisco Philadelphia and Buffalo markets.
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Farrow Retains Net Title in Missouri Showdown
Farrow from St. Louis Sumner wins his second straight Missouri high school singles title by defeating Russ Muenz of DeSmet 7-6 6-2 in a rematch after last week’s St. Louis Country Day invitational finale. In doubles, Pembroke Country Day’s John Goodwin and Mike Rees claim state title with a 7-5 2-4 7-6 win over Hartig and Miller.
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