National Meet Defies AAU Threat Amid Sanction Battle
The USTFF opens its fourth national championship in Indiana with more than 300 athletes, including Jim Ryun, despite an AAU threat to veto competitors not sanctioned by the AAU. AAU President Clifford Buck demands NCAA-backed sanctions or athletes risk ineligibility for the New York AAU Championships.
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Top stars shined as USTFF meet opens at Indiana State
More than 300 athletes aimed for records at the fourth annual USTFF meet at Indiana State University. Freshman Jim Ryun of Kansas was the marquee entry, with others including Rene Matison, John Lawson, Oscar Moore, Jack Bachelor, Al Pockwell, Mike Douglas, John Tuschus, Mike Bianco, Ken Patra, Clarence Robinson and several 16 foot pole vaulters. The event serves as a qualifier for July international meets and AAU NCAA championships.
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Major League Standings and Friday's Probable Pitchers
National League leaders San Francisco and Los Angeles hold top records as standings show San Francisco 34 21 and Los Angeles 32 21 with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia close behind. Friday’s night matchups include Maloney vs Rustek in New York and Koufax vs Bolin in San Francisco among others.
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ISU Hosts Hospitality Dinner Ahead of National Track Meet
ISU Varsity Club welcomed coaches writers and guests at the Elks Country Club for a pre meet hospitality night as the National Track and Field Federation meet opens at the Sycamore oval. Veterans Freudenthal and Liska traded barbs while others eyed World records and the half mile crowd grew. Indiana State may name Phil Dickens as next athletic director as wind and grasstex surface officials weigh potential records.
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Jay Slams Phillies 1-0 as Jay Rides Nine-Inning Gem
Cincinnati pitcher Joey Jay threw nine innings in sticky 80 degree heat at Connie Mack Stadium to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0. Jay credited Leo Cardenas for key hits and defense as he earned his sixth win in eight decisions while sweating off about ten pounds.
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Chiefs Sign Three Rookies for July Training Camp
UPI reports the Kansas City Chiefs signed three rookie free agents James Richardson from Abilene College Emmitt Thomas of Bishop College and Eugene Thomas of Florida A M on Thursday to join Liberty Missouri camp starting July 13 They replace Whitey Ford placed on the disabled list with an elbow ailment.
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