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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 22, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday May 23,19b7 the stars and Strupes Page 25 Wilson just misses record by Ben Abrams prep sport editor Munich almost was the key word for Mannheim s Jay Wilson Here thursday in the Fust Day of of Centra european track and Field championships at Dante stadium. He came within a whisker fest Biblish ing a new pole vault record. But going for 13 to 4 inches he did t push away from the role Quick enough and brushed the bar off with Bis Chest. He cleared his previous height of 13-Lft with a Good Deal of room to spare then he asked thai the bar be reset at13-4, because "1 wanted to go for the record not just a lie. 1 would have had it too if i had just pushed away quicker. I was already Way Over the bar. And i just nicked it. I m disappointed thai i did t get the record but i la be Back again next year and t will get it then said Wilson. The Mark thai just eluded Wilton be Longs to Frankfurt s Bob Stenson and is exactly to years old. Baum older s Rick Jaster made a determined bid to re set the record he established last year in the 3,000 meters despite the most miserable weather Germany track and Field championship has been staged in for at least eight years. He ran his race in a steady downpour Bana Mua Rick jute easily takes 3,000 meters and he ran alone. Of there were other Tomn etzion in the event. But they were running for use other places because Jas Ter helped right out and by the time he bad completed Only a Lap and a half or the 7rt-ip event there was no doubt about the ultimate outcome. He still was on a recent setting Pace with two laps to go. But he had no one to push him and just could t keep up he Pace by himself. He finished in 8 42.07. It s too bad Jason Beko was t Hen to give Rick a Battle Jastor s former coach Terry Taylor said. Beko is the Wiesbaden running sensation who missed the last half of the season because of a Teige of Nonoa Cleosis. Jaster Beko duals highlighted the 1936 Campaign and were expected to be a feature again this year. Zwetz Wiecken s Sieve Moore showed his heels to the others in his heat of the100, 200 and 400-Metei dashes realty sizzling in the 200 where he was clock Din 21.8 tomorrow in the finals i m going for the record Moore said. If the weather is better i think i can gel it. At least that s my goal in addition to the 3,000 meters an pole vault two other finals were staged in the boys Competition. Stuttgart s Lav Aughn Allen won the triple jump with a 44-3w Effort and Soester bergs John Beasley captured the shot put title with a toss of48-2. Four girls championships were decided in the bitter cold and Dank dampness of Munich thursday. Oiler Holz coach Steve Early got one of three individual titles he Hopes Vero Nica Hanson will give he least this weekend when she won the 1,500 meters in 4 54.6, on the strength of a Strong Fin Ishing kick. Early feels Hanson is also capable of winning the Soo and 3,000 meters. She owns the second Best 800 time this year and the Best 3,000 clocking. Hanson also anchors the Blackhawk sprint Medley team and Early has vision of her still getting a share of another tide. It is a Tough assignment for Veroni Ca Early said but if All goes like a anticipate winning four events is a Dis Tinct  Ramstein s Jennifer Culbertson who finished second in the 1,500 and turned in a faster clocking than Hanson in her beat of the 800 me ters is the main threat to the big aspirations. Hahn s Charlene Johnson wrapped up by i 200. In the other girls titles decided in thursday s first Day action Frankfurt s Tracey Enhardt went 5-0 to win the High jump and Liz Vassi of Nuernberg took the discus with a 104-0 Effort. 23rd annual event May 30-31 Fin then to Host International racing compiled by Klint Johnson Asil Tut Pwu editor Auto racing the  Airfield at Mainz in then will Host the 23rd an Nual International racing program May 30 induced in the program will be the fifth round in the German National championship for Louring cars Sedan plus several other championship races. The frugal Strennen Airport races Are being sponsored by the Mainz military Community and the hcs Aen motor sports club the two Day racing program will pro vide 22 classes Ranj Ira from formula Fords to porsche 944 turbos. Qualifying starts at 8 . On May 30 and continues through late afternoon. On May 31, the racing Nerti at 9 . And continues through about 5 . Tickets which May be purchased both Days at the track will be priced in the 10mark Range about $5.70. The Fatien  Airfield is located about 2ft Miles from the Fin then exit off autobahn 60, just South of Mainz. More than 25,000 German and Amer ican spectators attended last year s races. Softball a memorial Day week end men s fast Pilch tournament will be held Friday through monday at Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg. Games Start at 6 . Friday 9 . Saturday and sunday and Al 1 .monday for the championship cos Iest. Seven Vii corps teams and eight euro Pean fast pitch league squads from v corps and 21st support compare definitely entered in the double elimination tourney. An open invitational slow pitch local Roi Nup tournament will be held at Mannheim s Coleman Barracks june 19-21. Entry deadline u june 12, and the fee is $85 per team plus four restricted flight softballs make checks payable to Dave Mouish. Rea Salsa fit to Box 105,apo09i02-s347. For More information Call Joe Lyon at ets 382-4322. Volleyball Melinda Matens of Tilburg and Cheryl Roberson of Ramstein were among the air Force players named to the armed forces women s All Sta team which will compete in the National volleyball championships at Berkeley Calif. May 24-28 and the cism championships at Ankara Turkey june 6-17. Mannheim will be the site of the 21 is support come championships May 29 the men will compete at Benjamin Franklin Village sports Arena and women at the new Sullivan Barracks gym. Competition in both double elimination tournaments begins at ii . Opening Day. The v corps championships for men will be held at Ayers Cavern in Kirch Goens May 31. Giessen and Hanau the Eastern Region co champions. Western Champ Bau Hotd or and runner hip bad Kreuz Nach will com Pete in the double elimination tourney competitor starts at 10 30a.m. Racquetball Jackie Yzaguirre of Berlin won the women s open title at the All  racquetball championships Al fort Benjamin Harrison ind Augsburg s Patricia saunters placed second. Linda Jones of Frankfurt was the women s seniors runner up and Louis Washington or Stuttgart was second i men s masters Competition. Track the us. Army Berlin in Vii Lional will be held june 6-7 at an Drews Barracks. Registration costs $3 per event with a limit of five event including relays and win be at 9 an june 6. Hist races Start Al 11 a in. Saturday and at 10 a no on Sun Day. The program includes to Ltd 100,200,400and Soo meters mile 110 and 400-meter hurdles plus 400 and 1600-meter relay events. Contact Paul Aguayo at 030-bi93521 or ets 332-3521 for More information. Golf the us will hold a tournament saturday through monday at wies Baden s Rheinb tick Golf course. The tourney begins at 9 . The entry fee is $60 or 110 Marks. The Uso will also sponsor a fund raising tournament at rat Stein i Wood Lawn course june 6. The entry ice is $35 per player. Sig ups Are from May 23 to june 3. Bowling a women s three in one tournament combining 3-6-9, 9-pin and scratch competitions will be held May 30-31 at the Heilbronn Bowling lanes. Tournament times will be noon-7 . On saturday and noon to 6 . On Sun Day. The entry fee is $20. Additional information May be obtained Fay calling the Heilbronn lanes Al 426-2459. Wrestling Heilbronn s whar Lon Barracks will Host an open freestyle tournament May 30. Weigh ins Are from. 10a.m. For More information Call Lou John son at ets 426-2568 or 2706 or civilian 0731-53-243, distance running the 4labn, 67 4 Armor bandits will sponsor a 10-Kilomcier 3rd  div run on june 12 at Ockstadt Airfield near Friedberg. The event open to All 3rd  div soldiers and their family members will Start at 0 30 . Registration will beheld from 8-10 . On race Day. Additional information can be obtained from Scon Nagley at ets 324-3475. Soccer quarterfinal play in the corps soccer championship starts sat urday with Wil Flecken visiting Darm Stadt s Ernst Ludwig Cserne for a i . Match up. The two teams Bailie again Sun Day at  s City stadium at . The Winner plays Hanau in the semifinals next weekend. Also Wiesbaden travels to Fulda for a saturday showdown Al 1 . At the High school Field. Actions shifts to Wiesbaden at f . Sunday site to be determined. The Winner Wil face bad Krc Mach next weekend. Arn sport television nil up Yob Edmonton Oilen it Phil Delphi flyers 2 ., saturday. Radio nil playoff Edmonton oilers at Philadelphia flyers 2 ., saturday. Germany captures doubles to Surprise czechs 2-1 Dusseldorf a West Ger Many scored a surprising 2-1 Victory Over Czechoslovakia thursday in the s750.000 world team cup Tennis tournament As Eric Jelen and Tore Meinecke upset Milosov me ctr and Tomas Smid 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 in the decisive doubles match. Jelen had set up the Victory wednes Day with a 6-1, 6-1 upset Over Mccier Milan Srejs bar pulled Czechoslovakia even by beating Darner heretic 7-6, 6-4. The doubles was switched to a nearby indoor Clay court Arena when heavy rain interrupted play in the matches betwee the United Stales and Argentina and be France and Spain on die outdoor courts of the radius club. Medr and Smid held three match Points at 5-4 in the third set but failed to capitalize an them. John Mcenroe of the United Scales was Only five Points from Victory against Martin Jaity of Argentina when officials moved their match indoors. Mcenroe was leading 6-4, 4-1 and had a break Point on Jaile s serve when rain halted play. In thursday s other bust of three team match Spain s Sergio caul Defeated Thierry Tulane of France 6-4, 6-0, giving Spain a 1-0 Lead  
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