Amherst Runner Confronts Boston Marathon Aftermath
Jim Obenour, a 19 year old Amherst native and Ashland College student, ran roughly 20 miles before stopping in the 1963 Boston Marathon. He describes cramps, too much excitement, and a tough hill known as Heartbreak, finishing about 100th in a 400 man field.
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Local Star Players Highlight for North South Classic
Ohio prep basketball scene features Slohn Halley and Phil Argento named to North and South squads with several alternates listed. Denma Meardur earns praise for Olympic-level sportsmanship after losing an eye protecting a smaller boy. Fort Lauderdale opens season with two wins as AGowee joins Yankees farm system.
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Panthers sweep track meet with four school records
Elyria Catholic leads with nine event wins and 85 points in a triangular meet against South Amherst and Brookside. Dennis Atkins and Tom Clark set school marks, while Joe Wojdula and Gary King highlighted sprint and field events for the Panthers. Brookside claimed only the mile relay as Elyria Catholic prep meets Perkins Relays.
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Lancaster stars in Relays win at Berea meet
Lancaster Pioneers place fourth as they lead a Berea Relays upset. Obitts and Love spark field events while Beidleman, Wilford and teammates set several relay and distance marks. Strongsville, Rocky River finish ahead with Elyria High posting notable times.
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Cooley's Comets show depth despite few lettermen
Amherst track coach Dick Cooley builds a strong Comets squad with only five lettermen returning. Tom Imig and Jeff Howells lead distance and sprints as promising juniors and sophomores fill field events. Baseball and tennis squads also boast depth and improving performance.
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Middletown Freshman Pitcher Shifflett Shuts Down Ridgeville
Ridgeville falls 4 to 1 as Midview freshman Larry Shifflett throws a one hitter in his first start. He walks one and fans 13. John Travis accounts for Ridgeville's lone hit. Rick Hawke drives in three runs with two singles for Midview, now 1 0 overall and 2-0 in Lakeland Conference. Midview travels to Elyria Monday for a non league game.
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Holy Cross Names Captain for 1965-66 Team
Worcester Mass Captain Richie Murphy a junior from New York City and a key Crusader scorer last season will lead the Holy Cross basketball squad for 1965 66.
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