Norwalk Track Team Builds Strong Distance Runners
Norwalk High School track coach James Bersche reshapes the Trucker squad around distance events led by Ron Knoll and a crew of underclassmen. Key figures include Bob Chappalear in the 880 and mile, Wendell Rakosky as a two year letterman, with freshmen and sophomores developing across sprints and field events as spring relays and meets loom.
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Slo-Pitch League announces new lineups and schedule
The City Slo-Pitch League splits into an A division of nine teams and two B divisions of five. After a power-rating study the A teams are listed and the Eastern Circuit of B is named. The season opens May 13 with seven games and notices on eligibility, rules, and fees are scheduled for April 29 and 1 p.m.
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New London Winter Banquet Honors Multiple Athletes
At the New London High School winter sports banquet Phil Collins Bob Hunter II Dale Marshall Steve Caldwell and others received awards. Caldwell led in baskets Nicode and Marshall earned top point and basket honors while Hunter won Wrestling MVP. Special trophies went to Mary Kenikman and Vickie Stoll with remarks from Dennis Corrigan on dedication.
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Rita Harris
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Barbara Emericak
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Norwalk High School
Dusty Russell Sets World Record After Car Flip At Atlanta 500
In Hampton Georgia Dusty Russell set a world record by flipping his battered stock car 157 feet through the air at Atlanta International Raceway during the Atlanta 500. He launched from a five-foot ramp at 70 mph into a stack of junk cars, was extracted on a stretcher, then returned with a broken nose and claimed the record before the crowd of about 60 000 spectators.
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Norton shocks Ali in San Diego upset for boxing title
Ken Norton, 6 3, 210 pounds, a former Marine and Joe Frazier sparring partner, knocks outMuhammad Ali in a 12 round split decision victory. Norton earns a $50,000 purse, improves to 31-1 with 24 knockouts, and FAA trainer Eddie Futch says the win opens doors while predicting Norton may become a champion. Futch and Frazier endorse Norton future title hopes as Norton climbs from obscurity to contender.
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Lost Pet Ad Urges Contact For Finder Return
Do not rely on luck to reclaim your pet. Place a Lost ad in Classified and call 662-4241 now to notify the finder. A concise notice helps reunite you with your animal.
Veeck to keynote Bowling Proprietors Assoc Convention
Bill Veeck, the baseball innovator, will speak at the 41st annual Convention and Trade Exhibit of the Bowling Proprietor's Association of America in Hoffman Estates Illinois. He is billed as a sparkplug behind numerous baseball innovations and will address attendees.
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Bill Veeck
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