Nation's top prep track stars gathered for All American meet
Des Moines hosts the third annual All-American High School Track and Field Championship with finals at Drake's track. Iowa entrants include Bob Prince and Merk Johnson in men’s events and Debie Carroll and Debbie Esser among women. Notable rivals and records loom as 34 states are represented. Jesse Owens to speak at the banquet.
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Dan Even
Associated Press
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Iowa
Drake
Bob Bhrhart
Ehrhart
United States Track and Field Federation
Naional Prep
Louisiana State University
Jowa
Bob Prince
Sioux City
Jown
Collins
Debbie Carroll
Woodbine
Debbie Esser
Hampton
Sherry Edwards
Scranton
Rosemary Holden
Prince
Sioux
Dean Frantz
Western Hills High School
Fort Worth
Tex
Kim Schofield
Springfield
Ill
Miss Schofield
Dick Schofield
Illinois
Des Moines Tech
Bob Silvey
Jesse Owens
Olympia Sports Village
Sears
Local jockey hopes ride from Muscatine to Omaha
John Reeves, 25, apprentice jockey at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, is close to losing apprentice status after 35 wins. Son of Clifton Reeves of Muscatine, he rides for Bob Lee, with Irving Anderson noting Reeves has shown major improvement. Reeves aims for 40 wins and a place among top jockeys, amid industry context including earnings and rivals.
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Lee
Bob
Mets Lose Harrelson to Injury in 5-0 Defeat
The New York Mets suffered their fifth straight loss as Bud Harrelson fractured a bone in his left hand during a 5-0 game with the Cincinnati Reds. Cleon Jones and Jerry Grote are on the disabled list, while John Milner and Willie Mays have recent returns but Mays has not played since. Jon Matlack remained winless since April 28, 1972.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Cleon Jones
John Milner
Bud Harrelson
Jerry Grote
New York Mets
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Grote
Milner
Mays
Jon Matlack
National League East standings and Monday results
National League East shows Chicago 31 20 and Pittsburgh 23 22. New York 22 25 in tight race with Montreal 21 23, St. Louis 22 25, Philadelphia 19 31. Giants beat Pirates 7-2, Astros blank Phillies 7-0. Brewers beat A's 2-0 and Red Sox 9-3 over Royals. Tito Fuentes and Garry Maddox drove in three each. Jim Bradley improved to 5-2 for Giants.
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Red Sox
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Royals
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Howe Eyes Comeback to Play With Sons in WHA
Gordie Howe announces potential return to hockey to play alongside his sons Marty 19 and Mark 18 for the Houston Aeros in the World Hockey Association. The Aeros drafted the Howe boys, and Howe hints at a possible end to retirement to join them, though uncertainty remains about his own playing future.
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Houston
Gordie Howe & Sons
Houston Aeros
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National Hockey League
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American Contender Emerges in British Amateur Golf
PORTMICAVEL Wales AP An American youth Phil Halton surged into contention for the British Amateur Golf Championship with high praise from Royal and Ancient officials. Texan Wallon, 22, defeated England's Harry Hopkins 4 and 3 at Royal Porthcawl, hailed for a natural swing and top form. The event features 32 first round ties with 30 holes final next Saturday and 17 Americans advancing to round two. Frank Astrafaci of Miami bowed out in the first round 3 and 2 to Thomas Culligan, saying he remains hopeful despite the loss after 23 years trying.
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