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driftingBY THE YOUNG’UNIt Is much better to tell people how to get on than to tell them where to get off . . .f’WAS a big day Friday . . ,Astronaut Alan Shepardblasted Into space from Cape Cavaneral and Ted Nelson went into orbit at Memorial Stadium.And both were simply out olthis world . . , magnificent is the word.Personally, we don’t believe Nelson could have picked a better—or tougher—way to climax his regular high school career than the state meet in Austin.To win the championship, the Mustangs needed points from Nelson in the 440, the 220 and the mile relay—and he came through in marvelous fashion— despite the fact that the three laces were ran otf in less than an hour.And the strain of running in three big races was apparent to most of the 7,00lt;) people cheering in the stands . . . because as Nelson came across the finish line in the 1 rile relay, he was one popped—hut happy-young athlete.But if our congratulations, admiration, and oest wishes goto Coach Max Goldsmith, CoachJ. D. Partridge and all of their fine tracksters, our sympathy must go to Leslie Blackburn.Fate has dealt rather harshy with that young man.Last year, you remember, Leslie was a member of those two famous relay teams. But in a weekly practice session, he was beat out by Johnny Landrum ,. . and Leslie missed by a fraction of a second being a member of the two quartets that set national records last year.This year, Leslie turned in fine performances in the 440-yard dash and the mile relay all season long. Several tin.es he came in cccond behind Nelson in the quarter-mile to give the Musiangs needed points.Shortly after the region';,meet, the y u.ngster developedan inflamed tendon . . . and Friday, he tried gamely to back up Nelson in the 440-yard dash, but the leg prevented him from finishing in the finalists . . .and he had to forego the mile relay altogether.And as a senior, he doesn’t get another chance.
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Andrews County News
Andrews, Texas, US
Sun, May 07, 1961
Page 8
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