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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
10
Shafter's track squad finishes fifth in a Kern weekend invitational, with Pat Timbrell winning the 4:33.1 mile and Generals sweeping the triple jump while Ben Laverty leads the 42-point surge. Mike Lane anchors shafter in the 70 high hurdles and 160 lows as Don Jones scores in the 880 Steeple.
Orosi leads with 39 points and Sanger close behind at 36 as Reedley and Lemoore trail. Notable marks include Moore 17.7 in the 70 yard dash and Dillingham 22.5 in the 220. Westrick wins the discus and Banks the triple jump, while Adams posts a 3:43.7 steeplechase. Team scores list several schools including Reedley Caruthers Fowler Selma Central Wasco Immanuel Academy Coalinga Sierra and Washington.
Class C results show Thompson car with 13.8 in the 120 LH, Jeffers Din 39 1% in the triple jump, Kunkle Exe 10 9 in the high jump, Mayo Exe 5 8 in the discus, Hernandez Din 116 sP Exe 51 5, Nutting Lem 21 1% in 100, Abe Sel 1:304 in 660, Nutting Lem 36.6 in 330.
Mrs Elwood Bergthold of Lost Note defeated Mrs Harry Breck to win the title in the North Kern Association event. Don Wingate of Wasco won the championship flight. Wasco players led the first flight wins with Mrs John Sundberg defeating Mrs James Finnigan Bakersfield. consolation went to Mrs Paul Wise Wasco. LeRoy Yeates Wasco won the second flight by beating Mrs Ray Wills Bakersfield. consolation went to Mrs Jack Catherell Shafter. The club marks a fourth year with a Matt and Jeff tournament set for April 25 using five long par holes and four three par holes to decide winners.
The Shafter Eagles beat Wasco 11 to 4 at Wasco Ball Park to remain undefeated. Pete Frausto pitched strongly with eight strikeouts as Rudy Lopez and John Palomo led the offense with three hits apiece on sixteen total Eagles hits. Wasco’s four runs were unearned. The next game is May 5 at Shafter High against Eaumart Merchant.
Local leagues list teams across Pee Wee and Girls divisions. Pee Wee names include Zachary and son, String hams Drug, Kelly and Somers, Frank Russell, Rio Bravo, Kirby Shoes and the Catholic school. Girls clubs read include Fist Bap Chute, Holst Flying A, Wasco, Farms and R and W Root Beer.
The department warns unauthorised fishing by minors through parental guidance, noting adults may unknowingly assist with landing a fish. A warden citation and fine often follow, as parents cast with children and small errors become legal violations.
Robert L. Covey is elected head track coach. Covey previously served at Oregon State University and brings collegiate coaching experience to the program.
Hon Lyle Powe the starter for Bakersfield Speedway suffered a deep leg gash Sunday after Frank Preston of Shafter swerved to avoid a collision as Powe signalled the pack for an extra lap. Weather permitting the Jolin' Jalopies Hobby division racing Friday night and the Stock Sportsman Saturday will return.
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