Charlie Green Wins Third Straight Dash Crown at BYU
The meet at Brigham Young University featured Charlie Green of Nebraska winning his third consecutive dash title amid a night of standout performances. Earl McCullouch of Southern California and Richmond Flowers of Tennessee tied the NCAA meet record in the 120 yard hurdles, while Gary Ard of Kansas set a stadium record in the long jump with 25 ft 9 in. Oregon, Washington State, and Oklahoma Nebraska posted strong showings across events as BYU hosted a night of high competition and near-records.
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Davis Cup Tennis Ecuador U S Open Zone Draw Sets Matches
The Friday draw in the Ecuador U S Open Zone Davis Cup pitted Francisco Guzman against Cliff Richay and Miguel Olvera against Arthur Aste with Richay hampered by a cold. Doubles scheduled for Sunday and singles Monday feature Ashe vs Gutman and Richay vs Olvera as the U S defeated Mexico to reach the finals.
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Pro Tennis ST Rain Washes Out U S Pro Hardcourt Finals
Rain washed out three quarter finals in all singles at the U S Professional hardcourt championship Friday night. Matches were rescheduled for Saturday night as Dennis Fede held a 2-1 lead over Mike Davis after taking the first set 6-2. Also canceled were bouts featuring Butel Beuhholz and Rosewall against Gimeno and Oliedo.
Berkeley Hell Dies in New York Heart Attack at 59
Berkeley Hell, 59, a national tennis figure connected with the University of Texas colors in 1928, died suddenly at his New York home from a heart attack. Brother of late Marshall Bell, he was a San Antonio political figure who grew up on local courts with peers including Ma Tater and pro stars Lester Sleeton, Ellsworth Vines, and George Luit. Survived by his widow and brother William He well of Austin.
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Higgins New Track Proxy Higgins New Track Proxy
Ralph Higgins longtime Oklahoma State track coach was elected president of the United States Track Coaches Association retiring head coach at OSU. He succeeds Carl Cooper of Arizona and Clarene Robinson of BYU as vice president. Don Canham of Michigan was elected executive director and Phil Diamond was renamed secretary treasurer.
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High-Altitude Training Urged at U S Track Coaches Meet
In Provo Utah the United States Track Coaches Association urged immediate start of a high altitude training program to prepare athletes for the 1969 Olympic games. The body backed implementing sessions and pressed the United States Olympic Committee to act promptly on the plan.
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Houston Mavericks Announce Rookie Tryout Camp
The Houston Mavericks of the American Basketball Association will hold a rookie tryout camp in June 1924 at Houston Baptist College. Head coach Slater Martin says the two day sessions run mornings 8 to 10 40 and afternoons 4 to 5 10 with an exhibition game on Saturday June 24 at 7:00 p.m. Season tickets are on sale and fans may contact the team for details.
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Mel Renfro Signs Contract with Dallas Cowboys
Dallas officials announced on Friday that football safety Mel Renfro agreed to a new three year contract. Bernie Faloney was traded to the British Columbia Lions for a single player, Mike Webster, in a separate deal involving the Montreal Alouettes.
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New Orleans Expects Taylor in Saints Ownership Deal
New Orleans expects team owner Mecom to finalize a transfer involving Taylor as the Saints navigate workouts with Green Bay. Lombardi’s stance and payment terms swirl as the chamber scrambles to resolve consent, with draft implications and future runs under consideration.
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Toros Drill for 2nd Weekend in Texas League
The San Antonio Toros continue workouts at North East Stadium as they begin their second weekend of drills. Practice is set for 6:30 pm with coach Duncan McCauley shaping a nucleus of eight players for a potential title run, while cuts from other leagues may bolster the squad. Ramos Signs with Vancouver Mounties in PCL.
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Buckpasser Faces Stiff Test in Bowling Green Handicap
Buckpasser steps into graded turf company at Aqueduct in a $50,000 added Bowling Green Handicap, drawing a deep field headed by Assagai and Moontrip. The 1967 Grey Lag winner seeks to extend a historic season amid weight assignments near racing’s elite marks, with strong challengers from Arlington and Hollywood also featured. Damascus headlines the Delaware Park Leonard Richards Stakes chatter as top 3-year-olds and older stars split across major races, including the Equipoise Mile at Arlington and other key turf events nationwide.
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Former Star Robinson to lead L A revival at Trinity
Former Olympic basketball star Dr. Robinson, Baylor’s famed athlete, will speak at Trinity Baptist Church in L A at 7:30 am Sunday and again on subsequent mornings. Rev. Dr. Fanning expects a strong revival, highlighting character and athletic achievement. Robinson, a Texan, has spoken nationwide and abroad and was recently named to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. He also served as a Georgia Housing Authority commissioner.
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Legion Ball Burbone and Valdez Lead Senior League Action
In a noisy slate, Valdez and Delenh powered the seniors league as Morgan Brown and teammates posted a strong performance. The feature game highlighted Majors action with scattered results across leagues and a 70 to share of the scoreline.
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Hatley Coach Kennedy Takes Mercedes Football Post
Mercedes High School hires Antonio Kennedy, 35, as head football coach and athletic director. Kennedy, formerly at Hatley, has coached from Class B to Class AA across several Texas schools, posting a 59-39-2 career record. Salary listed at $9,000 annually. Mercedes was 4-7 last season, last winning year 1961 under Hild.
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Saturday TV Sports Schedule Highlighting Baseball and Golf
Television guide lists Houston versus Atlanta in the National League on Channel 4. Also on tap is taped coverage of the US Open Golf Tournament with Westling matches, shown at 5 30 p.m. All times local.
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Sweden Offers Fight to Clay in Stockholm Aug 6
Swedish promoters Bertil Knuts son and Ingermar Johansson sent an unsigned contract settler to Cassius Clay for an outdoor fight in Stockholm on August 6. The plan hinges on the Clay trial in Houston June 19 and permission to leave the United States for a night abroad. Liston is mentioned as a potential opponent.
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College Tennis champions emerge at intercollegiate event
CARBONDALE WI Friday semifinals featured Jaime Fillol of Miami routing Gary Rose of UCLA 6 3 6 2 6 1 while Bob Lutz USC won 6 3 6 4 6 0. USC doubles squads clinched the team crown with Loyo Mayo Hobson beating UCLA’s Cracken denl Rose 6 4 6 8 0 6 4. Luiz and Stan Smith defeated Tidball Barth 6 1 6 2 6 1.
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