Ryun Trails Then Exits In AAU Mile Rematch
World miler Jim Ryun faded to last and pulled out of the mile at the National AAU meet in Miami as Marty Liquori won in 3:59.5 after Liquori earlier beat Ryun on an NCAA record. Lee Evans set AAU records in the 440 yard dash and John Carlos trimmed the 220 yard dash record. John Cole set a discus meet mark, surpassing Jay Silvester, while Mark Murro broke the AAU javelin record with a 284-3 throw.
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Marty Liquori
Liquori
Lee Evans
John Carlos
Miami-Dade Junior College North Stadium
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Cole
Jay Silvester
Provo
Utah
Ryun Quits Mile Race In Emotional Exhibition
Jim Ryun, the famed Kansas miler, walked off the mile at the AAU track meet in Miami after dropping from second to last and leaving the field. He declined to explain his action, saying he was emotionally upset and would discuss it later with his wife Ann.
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Jim Ryun
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Ryan
Hanes Vaults to National Record in Junior Olympics
Ottawa vaulters shine at Lawrence finals with Mark Hanes winning and setting a national mark, while Steve Hanes breaks his own 11-4 record to claim top honors in the Junior Division. Kim Miller earns silver in the girls baseball throw with 172-2, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Ottawa RFC 1.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League and American League standings
The latest baseball scoreboard shows NL East led by Chicago with 49 wins and 6 losses, New York 39-32, Pittsburgh 37-? and St. Louis 35-40, Philadelphia 32-39, Montreal 2-52, with West led by Los Angeles 43-23, Atlanta 43-3, Cincinnati 38-31, San Francisco 38-36, Houston 39-38, San Diego 7-8, and Montreal at pennant chase. AL standings list Baltimore 55-21, Boston 43-31, Detroit 39-32, Washington 38-39, New York 36-42, Cleveland 29-44, Oakland 40-34, Minnesota 40-34, Seattle 34-39, Chicago 31-40, Kansas City 32-34, California 24-36-2. Tonight’s games include Chicago at Montreal, New York at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Atlanta, San Francisco at San Diego, Houston at Los Angeles, and more with various pitchers listed.
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Sluggin Cubs Sweep Cardinals as Williams Tops Musial Mark
Chicago built a doubleheader sweep over St. Louis 3-1 and 12-1 to widen their NL East lead to eight games and drop the Cardinals 14 back. Billy Williams eclipsed Stan Musial’s consecutive games record with a 895th, amid three Cubs homers and five RBI by Ron Santo.
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Napoles Retains Welterweight Crown in Mexico City Bout
Mexico City action saw Jose Angel Napoles stop Curtis Cokes at 10 rounds to defend the world welterweight title. Curtis Cokes, billed from Dallas, suffered the stoppage at 10 rounds. Naples held by Napoles, with venue listed as IRUN Spain agreement details unclear for this bout.
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Ottawa Legion Drops Two Of Three In Weekend Set
Ottawa's American Legion team ended a weather delayed three game series at Orris Cox Field with two losses and one win. Paola swept Ottawa 4 0 behind Kevin Cuthbertson nine strikeouts and a one hit effort. In the Sunday matinee Ottawa beat Osawatomie 1 0 on a Bill Stauffer eighth inning run, but then fell to Emporia 9 5 as Ottawa was hurt by nine Emporia walks and nine stolen bases. Ottawa sits 6 3 overall and 2 1 in District II with three league games ahead this week.
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Applications Ready Soon for 1969 Hunting Seasons
Applications for the 1969 archery and firearms deer seasons will be available at the Franklin County Clerk's office starting July 10.
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Ottawa Tennis Club Edges De Soto In Indoor Match
The Forest Park Tennis Club lost 3-2 to Ottawa indoors at De Soto High School gym. Ottawa took 2-1 in doubles after split singles. Notable results include Larry Evans beating Jerry Hickey 1-6 6-2 7-5 and Reid Harder June Willhite pairing winning 6-1 6-0.
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Young Lions Of Tennis Roar Loud At Wimbledon
Wimbledon action spotlights a shifting guard as 41-year-old Pancho Gonzales bows out while young talents Bob Lutz and John Alexander display the sport’s future. Rod Laver faces renewed tests from Premjit Lall and Stan Smith as veterans linger and fresh blood rises.
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