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Several Hundred YoungstersinSeveral hundred Poi'lsujoiilh youngsters enjoyed their annual junior Olympics hold Inst night at the Soulh riayground.-Bcsldes I lie competitors, I hero also were several hundred parents ami friends of the youthful contest cuts watching the proceedings from I he sidelines.Recreation Director Alvin A. Mason said that more' than 30 youngsters were on hand lo compete In eneii event,t This number non fly doubles the figure of lost yanr and .previous Olympics.Besides Ihc eating coidests for lhe kids In older age groups, everyone line! a whack al I lie free 1c e cream which was served at the conclusion ef the nice I.The “Olympics” were sponsored by the I’ortsmouth KI wan Is Club mid planned by Recreation Director Mason mid his corps of assistants.Bruce Richardson was tho announcer, Fo frost E. ilodgdon,starter; Arthur Johnson, timer, and^ Hio judges were Wilfred E. young, Arthur Clough and Curl Layton,The playground leaders Inking part wcro Jane MUlctto, New Franklin; Jan Edwards, Sherburne; Jean Mnska, Smith; Barbara Walton, Heights; Belly Eldrerigc, Acres: Doris Finnegan, Lafayette, and Janice Cunningham, assistant.The summary:1. Hoys and girls 0 years andunder 25-ynrd dash—Debby Merrill iSo), Janice* Wcnhold' (Sol, Philip Downs (So). . s • v2. Boys and girls d years and under 16-yard 3-legged race— Dcb-^ hie Merrill and Janice Wcnhold: JSo), Patrick Malony and. Kerryj Manning (NF), Paul Hlll'and Peggy. Goodwin (NFL I3. GUIs 7-9 years 30-yard snck race—Pally Layton (H).-Tlna IIus-j sy (Sh), Judy Price (Sh). |4. Boys 7-0 years 45ryard stick j race — Michael Ilerllhy (NF), Michael Downs (So), Timmv Layton (HL5. Girls 7-0 years 45-yard dash— Jane Sheehan (So), Patty Layton Hi), Tina Hussy (Sh).•0. Boys 7-9 years 45-yard dash—I Michael Alessl (NF), Richard Sher-boneau (So)* Bruce Pafford (So), . | 7. GJrls 30-yard 3-legged ract—\ Potty Loytcg (H)' Debbie Merrillf (II), Jane ‘ Sheehan and Cheryl French (Scfl, Tina Hussy and Judy Price (Sh).8. Boys 7-9 years *15-yarlt;l .3-Icggcd race—Michael Downs lt;H) and Kevin..Rafferty lt;H), Bruce Pafford and Steven Katsnnos (So), Paul Hill and Kennelh MiUcn (NF).0.0 10. Girls 10-12 years GO-yard dash — Sally McCnrln (So), Jill Goldsmith (So), Beth Driscoll (Sh), 10. Roys 10-32 years 45 yard 3-legged race—Eric Stevens and David Pcrtney (So), Bill Rooneyand Bill Marcello (SpV;’ Willis Kenerley and Paul Kane (NF). J11. Girls 10-12 years 45-yard sackrace—Jill Goldsmith • (So), Beth Driscoll (Sh), Sandra Caldwell (So).n * lt;:12. Boys 10-12 years 60 yard dash—Harvdy Bagley (So), Ralph Thompson (Sh), Eric Stevens (So).. 13. Girls 10-32 years 45 yard 3-legged race—ratty Bauer and Barbara Thomklnson (A), Susan Stuckc (So) and Clare Holt (So) (NF), Jean Clarke and . Dorothy Holt (NF). .14. Boys 10-32 years 45 yard sack race— Cene Totvln . (Sh), Eric Stevens (So) James Jcfcnston (Sol.15. Girls 13-16 years 7o yardLegion Plays Arlington;Revere Meets Loop Stars/’oflsmoiilh'n Junior LegionLcaiik, Hnallsl In the New Hampshire tournnincul (this season, has n cduple of more games - betorolinnnlllil 1lt\ '(ll p r n 11'r.n f.v.i 1 ma.m. Saturday 'ni the Booma Posthome. Departure Is scheduled for Hint time. Tho gamo is being played early because PortsmouthMulloy, Patty Put Record on Line....... t _...111,BROOKLINE, Mass. W—Gnrd-nar Mutiny and Rudgo Patty—who may lurh Amerlcaiv Davis Cup thoughLs away from, the youth inovement-^ioday venture ■ Ihclrtap seeding against comparative newcomers in the National DoublesTAHIllil 'T'al.n.olun.Miami resident, and the mustachioed 34-yoar-old Patty from Parishave Jarred same accepted ideas since winning the world doubles championships at Wimbledon this spring.Perhaps what the colorful pair Igood chance to win.Today’s other men’s quarterfinal sent fourth-seeded Aussie youngsters Roy Emerson and Bob Mark against.-Straight CJark, Philadelphia,. and David Harum, Coral Gables. Fla.dash—Jo-An it Barnes (So), Gloria Keniston (A), Sally McCann (So).10. Boys 13-1G years 45 yard 3-legged race—Jack Copeland and Bill Wilson (So) Eric Stevens and David PorLney (So), Billy Marcello and Bill Rooney (So).17. Girls 13-15 years, 45 yard sack race—Jo Ann Barnes, (Sd), Sally McCann, (So), Susan Stuckc (So).18. Boys il3-18 , years 75-yard dash—Woodbury Argcrcow (So), Gillati Sciulon (NF), Phil Tilton (NF).19. Girls 13-1G years 45-yard 3-1egged race— Barbara Thompkin-son (A), Mary Ellon Cunningham (So), Patty Rauer and Gloria Keniston (A), Peg O’Sullivan and Betty Ordoski (So).20. Boys 13-llj years 45-yard sack race—John Sawsirom (Sh}, Gene Potvln (Sh), Charlie Garland (LL21. Boys 0-10 years watermelon eating contest—D u a n c Date, George Boone, Doug Keniston (A).22. Boys 11-L4 years pie eating contest—Arthur Ditmas (A), Eric Cunningham Of), Gerald Davis (NF).
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Portsmouth Herald
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, US
Thu, Aug 22, 1957
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