Bjorklund Secures Olympic Spot After Shoe Loss
Barry Bjorklund of Minnesota earned a place on the U S Olympic team in the 10 000 meter race at Eugene Oregon Olympic Trials after losing a shoe. Frank Shorter finished first and Craig Virgin of Illinois second.
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Lake Bruin Four-Ball Tournament Draws Strong Field
Lake Bruin Golf and Country Club hosts its eighth annual Four-Ball this weekend with a full field led by Miles and Mike Donaldson from Shreveport and other top names. Doug Farr and Riley Fudickar, Highland Fling champions, join Dick McMurray and Bob Tennant of Jackson, Miss. The event begins 8 a.m. Saturday with 36 holes medal play across six flights, ending Sunday afternoon.
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Roberts Breaks World Pole Vault Record at Trials
Dave Roberts vaulted 18 feet 8% inches using Earl Bell’s pole and said it will take the same height or better to win Olympic gold. Frank Shorter won the 10 000 meters with 27 55.45, leaders Virgin and Bjorklund close behind as Manning Jackson and Frederick claim victories in other events.
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