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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1970
Page
7
Mac Thomas leads midway with 4063 points at the Chronicle Telegram Elyria Jaycees Decathlon, chasing the 6055 point record set by Al Robinson in 1968. Rivalry builds as Diewald Baum Hans and others close, with finals to decide the title and possible record-breaking outcomes.
The Elvrra Class A fast pitch league will play Wednesday at 7 p.m. at West Park Diamond One. A second game will follow.
Mac Thomas led with 120 high hurdles in 13.4 breaking his 1969 mark. 440 yard dash featured Thomas Baum Harris and Rick The league. Long jump saw Thomas Stawicki Cetovich and Hans. Discus included Prusha Workman Van Duran Cetovich Nash Pollack. 100 yard dash produced Nelson Harris Haas Lemar Thomas and Diewald at 10 seconds, first three break the 1969 101 mark.
Mac Thomas, after four thousand sixty three points in five events, led with three wins and top marks in 120 yard hurdles, long jump, and 440 yard dash while hitting a Lorain County record. Teammate Jim Baum and rival Tim Diewald challenged as outcomes shaped the title race.
Rick Nelson dominated the 440 yard dash and accumulated 3,528 points after six events including an 83-0 discus and 18-4 long jump. He praised practice limits for pole vault and saw room to push harder for a higher finish while Lorain's Rick Haas trailed with 4,037 points and others commented on preparation and competition.
Houston reliever Jim Bouton faces widespread backlash from teammates and opponents over excerpts from Ball Four. The pitcher defends the work as sharing baseball life, while teammates cite wife concerns and clubhouse culture. Mantle is mentioned among the controversial passages and reactions focus on privacy and propriety in locker room talk.
Five foot five Tommy Harris quips for a smaller pole before vaulting 6-0 and later a suspended bar at 7-0. Mac Thomas wins the 440 yard dash in 50.6 seconds, setting a Lorain County mark as coach Bob Slager praises both athletes.
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