Thuro Heights duo flirt with milestones at Cramer Classic
Wellsville senior Marc Thuro won four events including the 400 in 49.9 on his home track, setting a meet record and helping Wellsville to second place. Nick Williams and Greg Carey of Central Heights also posted wins as Garnett, Baldwin and others had strong showings.
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Herald
Jellsville
Wellsville
Marc Thuro
Central Heights
Nick Williams
Greg Carey
Wellsville High
Thurp
Williams
Carey
Garnett
Baldwin
Jamie Madonin
Perry- Lecompton
Thuro
Brian Timblin
Quentin Lickteig
Paul Snow
Aaron Todd
Lonnie Ball
Prairie View
Julie Hirt
Kathy Wood
Heather Mason
Rachelle Brown
Alicia Richey
Melinda Ellsworth
Gail Bennett
Gannett
Scott Kite
Kite
Stan Johanning
Brian O’connor
Eric Hoke
Matt Woodard
Brian Massey
Ottawa University Hall of Fame to Enshrine First Inductees
Ottawa University will honor seven inaugural members on May 20 at Wilson Field House as part of graduation weekend. Inductees include Bill Boucek, Bill Frear, Dewey Wolgast, Gerry Barker, Don Meek, August Turner, and posthumous Dick Peters. The ceremony follows the O Club barbecue and floor dedication.
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Bill Boucek
Bill Frear
Dewey Wolgast
Gerry Barker
Don Meek
August
A.B.) Turner
Dick Peters
Wilson Field House
O” Club
Ottawa U to induct seven into athletic hall of fame
Seven former Ottawa University athletes and coaches are set for induction on May 20. Inductees include Boucek, Frear, Meek, Barker, Turner, Wolgast, and an unnamed 1939 graduate Meek led OU teams to the 1951 NAIA basketball tournament. The hall aims to build tradition and alumni ties while recognizing achievement.
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OG Athletic Hall of Fame
John
Ottawa U
Hill
Martin
Braves
Boucck
Frear
Peters
Meek
North Manchester
Barker
Kansas
Topeka
Washburn University
Washburn
Turner
Newport News
Wolgast
Fairfield
Ohio
Herald
Rick Peterson
Easy Goer Aims For Derby Favorite Status
Kentucky Derby action centers on Easy Goer the odds on favorite from Shug McGaughey. Post 14 in a 16 field, he aims to start a possible Triple Crown bid, matching a feat last achieved by Affirmed in 1978. Sunday Silence and other contenders flank the lineup as the field eyes the main gate.
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Louisville
Shug McGaughey
Easy Goer
Affirmed
McGaughey
Awe Inspiring
Spectacular Bid
Levi shoots 62 leads Byron Nelson in stormy Las Colinas
Wayne Levi tied the Las Colinas course record with a 62 to lead the Byron Nelson Classic first round. He missed two short putts and a par five birdie chance, narrowly missing the PGA Tour single-round scoring mark of 59 set by Al Geiberger in 1977. Levi vows to reach that 50s score before finishing his career.
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Wayne Levi
Las Colinas
Levi
al Geiberger
Bob Lohr
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