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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1964
Page
4
A Florida fishing narrative recounts Jim Cowan and the narrator chasing big bass at Miccosukee near Thomasville. They net a 614 pounder and a 634 pounder across several outings, with other strikes and odd luck differing by day and water conditions. Tips cover untwisting swivels and straightening nylon leaders.
Fred Hansen, the Texas vaulter, nearly failed at 16 feet but cleared 17 feet 2 inches to unofficially set a world mark at a Diego meet. He and John Pennel agreed to raise the bar to 17-2 after Mel Hein Jr and Ron Meyers cleared 16-6. Pennel sustained a bruised lung after skipping a foam cushion on 17-2 and was released from the hospital.
S. California, favored to win the NCAA team title at Eugene June 18 20, boosted its chances by capturing the team title at last weekend’s US Track and Field Federation meet in Corvallis. At least eight other schools loom as strong contenders. USC has won 22 of 42 championships.
Valdosta Georgia AP Scott Hansen aged 17 won the fifth annual Valdosta Open with a one under par 71 after 36 holes medal play finishing at 143. He beat 148 entrants as several pros tied for second at 145 including Dick Crk Joey Allen Pie and R L Miller. Waycross was noted in the results.
Cairo's All-Stars swept a doubleheader 12 11 and 11 3 over the 66ers to move to third in the league while Thomasville Stars and Quincy's All-Stars split their twin bill in Quincy. Quincy won 149 in the opener and 14 11 in the nightcap.
Richard Petty driving a 1964 Plymouth edged Dale Pearson by seven seconds to win the Nashville 200 at Fair Grounds Speedway. Petty set a track speed record of 76.5 mph on the half mile, earning $1,000. Pearson finished second in a 1964 Dodge, with Buck Baker third. Ned Jarrett blew an engine in practice. About 9,000 watched as the event served as a NASCAR 400-lap preview. Other finishers included Pardue Spencer Thomas Wendell Scott Crider McMahon Brooks Harlesa Hobby.
Arizona State star Henry Carr will miss the NCAA 220 yard dash in Eugene as Florida A&M’s Bob Hayes seeks the nation’s fastest man title. Carr, the world record holder for the 220, pulled a muscle in the 100 yard dash at the San Diego Invitational, ruling him out.
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