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IRVING DAILY NEWS Irving. Texas Monday, January 16, 1967 Photo By Jim Ryun MURRAY OLDCRMAN am LOS ANGELES, semifinalist in the Topeka city golf tournament last summer csme into the scorer's tent after his round with a wry grin. don't know," he said, "whether to sign my card or have the photographer sign The photographer's signature might have meant more. He was a tall, lean teen-ager with a hungry face, shooting pictures for the Topeka Capital-Journal. Trouble was, he was better known than his subjects.

From Kansas all the way to Kiev, Jim Ryun is recognised as the world record holder in the mile and the half-mile. Kiev, as a matter of fact, is where it all Ryun's auxiliary career as a sports photographer It was the summer of 1965, and Jim, a graduating senior at Wichita East High School, was gettins ready to go to that city behind the Iron Curtain for tne U.S.-Russian track meet. He had already broken the four-minute barrier in the mile run and defeated New Zealand's fabulous Peter Snell. Rich Clsrkson, the photo director of the Capital-Journal and one of the country noted sports photo journalists, had become his csmera Boswell. Jim.

who carried a box camera to the Tokyo Olympics, started querying Rich about sequence jobs with zone of focus etc. The questions germinated an idea. "Why don't you take this Nikon with you to Russia," suggested Rich to Ryun, "and see what you can come up withf Clarkson sat down for two sessions with the youngster, instructing him on the mechanics of the camera and types of pictures to take. "I seriously consider that he'd come back with admitted Clarkson, who arranged quick delivery from Russia anyhow. In three days he received eight rolls of color Aim and of the couple of hundred shots, only 10 frames perfectly "His pictures were well-composed, and with interesting people.

He captured the Russians as they are. You know, It took a lot for Jim just to go up and click a shutter. He's a shy boy basically. JUMP BALL. Maryland and Kansas State basketball players vie for this loose ball during the Sunflower Class! ilc In Manhattan, Kans.

TWO, THREE --KICK" Wayne Kuyle (35), Steve Hollabaugh (with ball) and Handy Tucker (11) seem to be perfecting a new dance routine, instead of beating Castleberry 55-49 as they did Friday night. DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY JIM WORK. year and a half. 1 want to wait and see for a while first." A Ryun photo essay on three little kids washing a dog in the back yard with a garden hose won third place, picture a part-time photographer to help out on football weekends, competition last year. He's beencloseup to the Kansas opened with Texas Tech, and Clarkson set up a 600- Bell Surprised By Rider In Zone 1 millimeter lens on a tripod, instructing Ryun, to watch this so nobody knocks it over.

You can look By HARDY PRICE News Sports Editor ith one game to go In the first round of play, Grand Prairie and surprisingly Wichita Falls Rider are the only two unbeaten teams In District AAAA, And it looks as If at least one of them, and possibly both, will remain unbeaten for at least another week. Rider, leading Zone 1 with a 3-0 mark, tries wlnless Castleberry and Grand Prairie faces a stiff challenge to their superiority in Haltom. Rider, Friday night, surprised Bell on the hardwoods, 51-46. Bell, the defending district champion, was a strong favorite to repeat as the Zone 1 champion this year. However, the Raiders have thrown a monkey wrench into their hopes.

Grand Prairie, In Zone 2, on the other hand, has been doing just what has been expected of them, winning games. Led by big Carter, Brent Skillman, Danny Husband and John Kennedy, the Golphers have beer, sweeping all opposition. They have had several close games however, escaping with a 56-52 win over Irving, and a two point decision over Richland. In Haltom. the Gophers will be facing one of the strongest teams Ir.

the district, tradition wise. One district coach, who has played both Haltom and Grand Prairie, has said that the Buffaloes cannot keep up with the fast moving Gophers. If there is a team In Zone 2 which will stop the Gophers, it will be Haltom, and Grand Prairie must Haltom in It would seem that Rider and Bell are the two teams In Zone 1 to beat as the other three teams, Sam Houston, Castleberry and Mac Arthur, have not shown, nor do they have the record, to challenge the leaders. District Standings IRVING DAILY NEWS SPORTS I just want you Y( through it if you want and maybe shoot a couple of pictures if you see anything that interests you." After the game, he asked Jim. "You shoot any "How many?" "Six rolls." Included was a sequence series of the key play of the game, a fumble recovery, which the newspaper featured in its photo spread of the contest.

now on," Instructed Clarkson, watch the camera. Use Will young Ryun, who has run the mile in 3:61.3, race into photo journalism with as much ardor? "1 hate to be a person who jumps into replied Jim thoughtfully. "I been in it that a story category, in the Kansas-Missouri press photography competition last year. He's been close up to AFL champion Kansas City Chiefs. it's very fascinating down there on the field," said Jim.

"You have to push people out of the way to save them from being clobbered by some of the football players "The problem In being a photographer Is that you have to he In the right place at the right A problem for Ryun also is his amateur status, which poses ticklish problems when he gets paid for his work at athletic events. Only recently did he receive a favorable ruling from the Amateur Athletic Union on photographing track and field events. Yet he still has this bug about running. The age of 19 isn't quitting time "I want to keep he said, not so much for records, but to win. When I become tired of track, I want to And when might that be? "I know.

a long ways off." Click, click. ZONE 1 TEAM Rider Bell MacArthur S. Houston Castleberry PTS OPPS 162 122 246 204 162 177 154 145 128 184 21 Youth Programs To Be Offered By Local YMCA RESULTS MacArthur 49; Rider 57, Houston open. 55, Castleberry Bell 46; Sam GAMES Rider at Castleberry, Mac Arthur at Sam Houston and Bell open. ZONE 2 TEAM G.

Prairie Haltom W. Falls Irving Richland Arlington PTS OPPS 250 231 274 255 261 273 238 243 225 228 281 293 the Buffaloes gym. FRIDAY RESULTS Irving 65, Arlington 61; Grand Prairie, 78, Wichita Falls 66; Haltom 67, Richland 66. uesday games Irving at Wichita Falls, Grand Prairie at Haltom, Richland at Arlington. Biijy (AieUJ TO DEVELOP the three-step approach, you may need to this gimmick to adjust to the shorter route to the foul line.

The three-step takes precise timing. time the second step is taken, the ball has reached the peak of the backswing and the last step and slide are made as Lesson 8 Thrss Stsp Approach By WilU Written jor Newspaper Enterprise Assn. In the three-step approach, the bowler begins to step with the left foot (Reverse for left- handed bowlersJ Because of the lesaer number of steps, the bowler does not have time to perform the away. He must push the ball into' the backswing as he takas the first step By the the ball is swung forward to the point of release The three-step approach is the most tiring of the three most commonly used techniques and requires perfect timing to produce a good consistent game Because of fewer steps, it is necessary to fcrm" the ball more. How are your (NEXT: Five-Step Approach.) Twenty-one programs will be offered at the Irving YMCA during the spring youth program activities it was announced by Larry Thompson, executive secretary of the YMCA.

The programs range from girls ballet to acrobatics to cooking and are designed to allow the maximum participation by members of YMCA. Classes to be offered, the times and fees include the following: MONDAY CLASSES--Ballet, girls, 10 sessions, $5 fee, advance enrollment required, beginner ballet, p.m. to 5:30 p.m., intermediate ballet, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tap Dancing boys and girls, 10 sessions, $3.50 fee, advance enrollment required, 7 p.m.

to 7:30 p.m. Air Rifles--boys and girls, four sessions, limit of 12 per class, 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY in Copper, boysandgirls grades four through five, SI.50 supply card, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Bowling boys and girls, grades one through six, league bowling at Irving Lanes, 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., bowling fee. Acrobatic Team girls, 4:15 p.m.

to 5:15 p.m. Wrestling 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY CLASSES Club, boys grades one through three, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Knitting, girls grades three through six, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Judo--Boys, grades four through six, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. THURSDAY CLASSES -Trampoline, boys and girls, advanced enrollment required, 'grades one through six, first class, 4 p.m.

to 4:45 p.m., second class, 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., six session classes limited to 10. FRIDAY CLASSES Cooking School, boys and girls, grades one through six, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., $1.50 course fee. Girls Physical Fitness girls, grades four through six, p.m.

to 5:15 p.m. Soccer--boys, grades four through six, 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 P.m. Wrestling boys, 6 P.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Swim Team boys and girls, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Park Cities YMCA, advance enrollment required. SATURDAY CLASSES Basketball Leagues boys grades four through six, Crockett Junior High, a.m. to noon. Baton Twirling, girls, grades one through three, 8:30 a.m.

to 9:15 a.m., grades four through six, 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hostess, girls, grades one through three, 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Acrobatics, boys and girls, grades one through six, beginners 10 a.m.

to 11 p.m., advance, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wrestling, boys grades one through six, 11 a.m. to 12:30 P.m. Drill Team, girls grades five and six, 1:30 p.m.

to 2:90 p.m. ASC To Compete In University Division the 1963-69 school year, Arlington State will compete in the NCAA University Division In all sports and will use no freshmen on varsity teams except possibly football, Athletic Director Chen a ils trap announced this week. il strap made the announcement following his return from Houston where the NCAA Convention approved a resolution calUng for all member schools to compete exclusively In either the University Division or the College Division. Previously, schools could compete In the University Division in some sports, the College Division In the other sports. use no freshmen on all our varsity teams except possibly Gllstrap said.

ootball Involved in this right now because it concerns only those sports where playoffs are held In two divisions. The NCAA does not classify football teams as to major or small college. This Is done by the Football Writers Association and 115 schools were designated as major colleges for the 1966 season. football could be Involved by the time this goes Into effect and this would not surprise ed. as it stands row, we would still be eligible for tie Pecan Bowl (NCAA College Division regional football playoff) but beginning In 1968 would not be eligible for college division playoffs of championships In basketball, swimming, track, golf or Gllstrap also noted the Southland Conference in its fall meeting voted for University Division stan is if the NCAA resolution was approved.

"Actually, this just moved up our timetable," Chena of our programs are committed to seek the highest level, in other words the University Division. But we wanted to do this on an individual sport basis and at a time when it would be most advantageous as far as manpower Is concerned In each ASC Track Coach Bobby Lane had earlier said his would enter the University Division this spring and no freshmen would be used on the varsity. However, freshmen have already competed this season In football, basketball and swimming. All current ASC sophomores and freshmen this year who competed on the varsity level as freshmen will not be eligible for post-season NCAA championship events their senior year. Almost the entire ASC swimming team falls Into this category as do five Rebel varsity cagers who will have eligibility remaining In 1968-69.

Gllstrap also noted the Southland Conference basketball champion might not receive an Invitation to the NCAA playoffs since It must compete for an at-large berth with such powers as Texas Western and Houston. All are In the District 6 which takes In Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas. In 1965-66, for example, AbUene Christian won the SLC title with a 19-6 regular-season record. Yet, Texas Western had a 23-1 mark during the regular season and went on to win the national championship. WWW.

LOW BRIDGE. Jim follow-through is one of (he most pronounced in baseball. Photographer Jim Ryun catches Philadelphia's Bunnlng at work in the 1966 All-Star gane. fcy Market Hall Will Be Site Of Southwest Boat Show HOLY BOWLERS Pin Wigglers Pore Excuses Farmers Daughters No Trix Go Getters High Hopes Gutter Dusters Loafers Women's high game and high series, Pat 434. Women's high game and high series, Jan Johnston, 179 4 466.

Team high game and high series, Pin Wigglers--744 it 20 29. ill nit Men 42 22 41 23 £1 Win 84-67 29 35 The men's basketball team 29 35 from the Flrsj Baptist Church 27 downed the team from Irving 22 42 North Christian Church, 84-67, in a church league basketball contest Thursday. Tom Nash and Kusty Vinson were the leading scorers for the winners with 20 points each. The Baptist men, coached bv Hoy Epperson, now have a 6-3 record. The cavernous doors of Msrket HaU will open January 25 to admit hundreds of them, from should- ier-totlng kayaks to ocean-going cruisers, ail being moved Into place for the opening January 27 of the eleventh annual Great Southwest Boat Show, Once Inside, sailboats will raise towering masts which almost scrape Market Hall's 47- foot celling.

Houseboats will resemble cabins erected indoors on the spacious floor, and the crulaers will be enthroned on pedestals, necessary to provide ramps for Boat Show visitors to see their luxurious Interiors, Sleek racers and craft of every description are nestled in between. Among the boats will be campers and trailers, some large enough to make the most remote campsite a Additional diaplays from almost 100 exhibitors complements the vacationland theme of the Boat Show, with everything from resort Information to fishing tackle. Add to this the areas of fun and food which give the Boat Show Its holiday atmosphere, and there's Just enough of that 214,000 sq, ft. of space left for the 260,000 visitors who will flock to the Boat Show during the brief ten days of Its life each year. One entire area devoted last year to entertainment had to be relinquished this year to boats, but worrying about where to put everything la the kind of problem Boat Show producers, the Nstlonsl Exhibition like to have.

President Horace Aina worth says, more boats, the better the show, of course, but that doesn't mean eliminated the fun Free entertainment, always an essential element of the Boat Show, this year Includes a comedy unlcycle duo from Las Vegas, sponsored by Exchange Bank, The Voiantes, will perform their amusing antics several times each afternoon and evening of the show. A new feature this year ts Barbers' Fishing Clinic with lectures and demonstrations by experu In an area with auditorium seating for 3-400. Back again Is the traditional trout tank, a favorite with Boat Show crowds. Manned by members of the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce, this sporting event draws the biggest crowd participation. Almost everyone stops to try their hand at catching one of the fresh water rainbow trout Imported by Lone Star In the thousands for this huge Indoor tank.

Visitors can carry home their catch. The 50-cent pole fee charged by the Jaycees is used to support welfare and sports activities for youngsters in the Dallas area. I Great Southwest Boat Show first opens at 6 p.m. AUTOMATIC HUilOIFim installed on present Friday, January 27 and Is open at that time every afternoon during the week for Its 10- day run. The doors open at 1 p.m.

on Saturdays and Sundays. Closing time every night is 10. Ihr Bo nil I In i( In Irvmq I ft IN BANK Trust Co a LEADING MAN (MITON I ins UuMIN heating iyStsm ATES DRY SINUSES, throMi, masi ceaen Yll. BIwL..

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