Ryan Shines At Vons Track Classic In Mile Comeback
Jim Ryan, world mile record holder, beat a strong field at the Vons Track Classic with a 3:57.3 clocking. Dave Wottle and Kip Keino posted notable times as Ryan gains confidence for the Olympic trials.
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Jim Ryan
Ryan
Kenya
Kip Keino
Mexico City
Tom von Ruden
von Ruden
Dave Wottle
Bowling Green
Wottle
George Woods
Pacific Coast Club
Woods
Randy Matson
al Feuerbach
John Smith
Lee Evans
Smith
UCLA
Wayne Collett
Vince Matthews
Evans
Ucla Flash
America
Jean-Louis Revelomanantsoa
Florida A&m
Ray Robinson
Robinson
Roger Bambuck
Jean-Louis
Bob Seagren
Larry Black
Chuck Smith
Southern California Striders
Ralph Mann
Jim Bolding
Wes Williams
Williams
Bolding
Mann
Jacques Pani
France
Randy Williams
Kathy Hammond
Sacramento
Calif
Francie Larrieu
San Jose
Rod Milburn
Tom Hill
Guy Cruz
Milburn
Southern University
Seattle
Eugene
Ore
Inmate Boxer Bobby Hunter Faces Olympic Eligibility Review
Avery Brundage of the IOC questioned Bobby Lee Hunter s fitness to compete in the Olympics citing his background including a 1967 knife killing in Charleston. U S officials may allow him to qualify via trials at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth July 19 22 while he remains an inmate at Manning prison.
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Brundage
International Amateur Boxing Association
Charleston
S.C
Hunter
U.S
IOC
Willi Daume
Munich
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Tex
Bobby Lewis
New York
Lewis
Ray Satterfield
United States
Satterfield
Cali
Colmbia
Moscow
London
Manning
Columbia
Bobby
Sam McCuen
Department of Corrections
Germany
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Bobby Lee Hunter
Amateur Athletic Union
S. C
Mandaue
Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers jailed in Nebraska case
Huskers slotback Johnny Rodgers received a 30 day jail sentence and two years probation after pleading guilty to running a red light and driving on a suspended license. He faced possible end to his football career amid prior felony larceny from a person. The judge noted Rodgers’ dual licenses influenced the ruling.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Johnny Rodgers
Rodgers
Rogers
Dusenberry
Huskers
Nebraska Grid
Bob Devaney
Devaney
ABA rookie referee camp tied to Nets session at Hofstra
The American Basketball Association will hold its rookie referee camp June 15 to 17 at Hofstra University. The event runs with the New York Nets rookie players camp.
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NEW York
UPI
American Basketball Association
Hofstra University
New York Nets
Softball Loop to Start in Terre Haute for Girls 9 to 13
Miss Softball America launches its first Terre Haute season for girls aged 9 to 13. Practice times are 10 a.m. Saturday Collett Park, 3 p.m. Saturday Sarah Scott, 4 p.m. Monday Sarah Scott. Parents may coach or umpire. Rev. John Willock notes the league emphasizes participation over competition with each player guaranteed at least two innings.
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Terre Haute
Collett Park
Sarah Scott
John Willock
Rosetti and Johnson Tie for Skeet Berths in Tryouts
Tony Rosetti of Biloxi Mississippi and Jack Johnson of San Antonio Texas both shot 98 of 100 in the first round of tryouts for two skeet berths on the US Olympic team in Phoenix Arizona.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tony Rosetti
Biloxi
Miss
U.S
Jack Johnson
San Antonio
Tex
Yank Girls Near Victory At Western Gailes
The Curtis Cup team from the United States led Britain 5 2 to 3 1/2 at Western Gailes Scotland on the eve of the final day. Captain Jean Crawford urged hard play as British players were strong and capable of overturning the deficit. Britain had led 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 after Friday foursomes, with Africa winning four of six singles in the afternoon session.
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Western Gailes
Scotland
Britain
Jean Crawford
New York
Favorites Treated Badly By Belmont Stakes Race
The Belmont Stakes 104th running saw favorites fizzle as Derby winner Riva Ridge led a field of 103. Bee Bee Bee was absent. CBS carried TV coverage while radio aired with CBS. Notable past favorites include Jaipur and Damascus with two wins in 10, and several Triple Crown hopefuls who failed to prevail.
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Riva Ridge
CBS
Jaipur
Damascus
Northern Dancer
Majestic Prince
Bill Hartack
Quadrangle
Don Brumfield
Amberoid
Arts and Letters
the Prince
Braulio Baeza
Canonero II
Venezuela
Pass Catcher
PGA Annual Meet Set in Beverly Hills This November
The PGA of America will hold its annual meeting in Beverly Hills California from November 14 to 17. PGA President Warren Orlick announced the event will include representation from 37 sections to discuss policy matters and elect national officers for the coming year.
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Palm Beach Gardens
Fla
Professional Golfers Association of America
Beverly Hill
Calif
PGA
Warren Orlick
Jamieson Holes Out For Lead In Philadelphia Classic
Jim Jamieson tied for the 36 hole lead at the IVB Philadelphia Golf Classic after holing out from 125 yards for a hole in one on the final hole. He carded a 69 to reach 138 while Bob Murphy slipped to one behind at 137 with a 69. Chi Chi Rodriguez stood third at 139 as Trevino withdrew with flu.
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Jim Jamieson
Jamieson
Bob Murphy
Moline
Chubby Murphy
Murphy
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Jerry Heard
Lou Graham
Gay Brewer
Dave Hill
Don Iverson
DeWitt Weaver
J.C. Snead
Gibby Gilbert
Gilbert
Lee Trevino
Trevino
el Paso
Tex
Pebble Beach
Calif
Rain Stops Terre Haute Quarter-Midget Races
Five races were completed at the Fraternal Order of Police track before rain halted the Terre Haute Quarter-Midget Association program. Winners included Regina Scank novice heat Brad Loges modified heat Mike McGhee stock heat Robbie Campbell senior novice heat and Mark Layer modified heat.
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Fraternal Order of Police
13Th St
Lockport Rd
Regina Scank
Brad Loges
Mike McGhee
Robbie Campbell
Mark Layer
U.S. Penitentiary
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