I am attaching a number of links (below) to a set of files which show all the cross-country runners (male) who came in first, second, or third in midget, junior, or senior final provincial races from 1962 on.
Title Page: Fifty Years of Athletics in Education---click on link.
http://www.ourroots.ca/page.aspx?id=3750318&qryID=97a9e419-2da7-410b-8c0e-ccddc2068d52
Page 202 Senior boys
http://www.ourroots.ca/page.aspx?id=3750525&qryID=153ef184-3eb5-40e5-9218-59d36f67293b
Page 200 Junior Boys
http://www.ourroots.ca/page.aspx?id=3750523&&qryID=97a9e419-2da7-410b-8c0e-ccddc2068d52
Page 198 Midget boys
http://www.ourroots.ca/page.aspx?id=3750521&&qryID=97a9e419-2da7-410b-8c0e-ccddc2068d52
There are many familiar names, probably as close as one could find to a "hall of fame" for middle distance runners of our age and point in history in the entire province. Names which I personally recognize are Charlie Simpson, Garth Hilderman, Ken English, Bill White, Allan MacDonald, Ray Rohatinsky, and Don Gogel. I am sure many readers will recognize others, including themselves.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Remember those cross country meets?
In October 30, 1961 the Saskatoon Track and Field Club sent only two runners to Regina's Luther Colege cross-country run. I won the junior high school run and my brother, George, won the midget division.
On October 22, 1962 Saskatoon cleaned up in all divisions at the provincial high school championships at Luther. Charles Simpson won the the midget division, followed by Garth Hilderman. Of special interest to me is the the senior division; Allan MacDonald beat me by two seconds, followed by Ray, Don,and Allan Angell. Talk about depth!
Also a sign of things to come was Valerie Jensen's win in the women's open.
There were many cross-country races in 1962 and 1963. I remember the Edmonton meet in the fall of 1962 when Don, Allan A., and myself won the team junior championship. On the way home we got stuck in some little town when a a wheel bearing overheated in our rental car.
About the same time the U of S had an invitational race in a football game at Griffith's Stadium. In the high school race Don won, Allan Angell got second, and I got third. In the open race the U of S team was composed of some names which have a familiar ring---John Maloney (was he my phys ed teacher?), Wayne Woolfit (remember driving home in his bumpy black beetle, in the dark at 40 below?), Lyle S. (of course), Jim Loetke, and Jim Halford (I will always remember shooting a poor badger hissing in pain on a hunting trip at his family's farm).
For many of us high school cross-country culminated in the fall of 1963. See the picture of the Junior Cross Country Champs. (Sorry it is hard to read). The Saskatoon teams won at every level. The junior team looks suspiciously like Walter Murray, coached in those days by Ralph Morris. Premier spot went to Don Gogel; he beat Al MacDonald (by a whisker), and Ray. I was way back in fifth.
I read in some track psychology book that every high school track "star" is, sooner or later, beaten by someone better. Seems to be true.
On October 22, 1962 Saskatoon cleaned up in all divisions at the provincial high school championships at Luther. Charles Simpson won the the midget division, followed by Garth Hilderman. Of special interest to me is the the senior division; Allan MacDonald beat me by two seconds, followed by Ray, Don,and Allan Angell. Talk about depth!
Also a sign of things to come was Valerie Jensen's win in the women's open.
There were many cross-country races in 1962 and 1963. I remember the Edmonton meet in the fall of 1962 when Don, Allan A., and myself won the team junior championship. On the way home we got stuck in some little town when a a wheel bearing overheated in our rental car.
About the same time the U of S had an invitational race in a football game at Griffith's Stadium. In the high school race Don won, Allan Angell got second, and I got third. In the open race the U of S team was composed of some names which have a familiar ring---John Maloney (was he my phys ed teacher?), Wayne Woolfit (remember driving home in his bumpy black beetle, in the dark at 40 below?), Lyle S. (of course), Jim Loetke, and Jim Halford (I will always remember shooting a poor badger hissing in pain on a hunting trip at his family's farm).
I read in some track psychology book that every high school track "star" is, sooner or later, beaten by someone better. Seems to be true.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
The New Super Track Groups
See the rise of the new track super-groups in the USA, from Oregon to near-by New York City at this link:
Track and Field News April 2014, "The Rise of the Modern Training Group," pages 8 to 12
For world-class runners there always have been a lot of advantages to joining a club or living together in a remote mountain location, while working out with their peers and few distractions. The advantages include professionalism, a super coach, economic security (perhaps from a big sportswear company), good medical care, all kinds of psychological supports, and it now appears, Olympic medals. Maybe US track is back minus the "track star", painful over-training (including bad drugs), declining performance and public interest.
For world-class runners there always have been a lot of advantages to joining a club or living together in a remote mountain location, while working out with their peers and few distractions. The advantages include professionalism, a super coach, economic security (perhaps from a big sportswear company), good medical care, all kinds of psychological supports, and it now appears, Olympic medals. Maybe US track is back minus the "track star", painful over-training (including bad drugs), declining performance and public interest.
Friday, March 14, 2014
1969-1970 U of S Track & Field Team Wins Canadian Championship
This U of S championship team has many familiar names to
those of us who had competed in high school track in Saskatchewan back in the
sixties, including, among others, Charles Simpson, Bill White, Gerry Filson and coach Lyle Sanderson. The team, composed of men who chose to stay in Canada, and somehow
managed not to get distracted from sports by the glamorous politics of the
sixties, represents a successful culmination of sorts of our community of young
runners. In retrospect, I wish I could
have been on that team. See link in blue to a Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame article and picture: 1969-70 University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men's Track and Field Team
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Where Are They Now? Don Gogel
In case you wondered if regular exercise and cross training could have a payoff, see this remarkable figure skating video on You Tube which Don Gogel performed in 2011. Don was a Saskatchewan runner who graduated from St. Paul's in Saskatoon in 1964 and went on to the University of Oregon and New York University. In later years, he ran in major marathons in New York City and Boston. This video was shot at Long Beach, California but Don learned most of his moves at the wonnderful Chelsea Piers facility, in New York City, studying under a former elite (Olympic perhaps) Russian skater. Click on this link: Forbidden Skating, featuring Don Gogel
Allan Macdonald: Standout at Olympic Trials in 1964
Allan Macdonald set a native record at the provincial Olympic Track and Field Trials in the 5000 meters. His running mate also from Yorkton, Ray Rohatinsky, established a native mark for the 1500 meters. Allan went on to the University of Saskatchewan while Ray went to Brigham Young University. See link below to
Saskatoon Star Phoenix, July 13, 1964, choose page 13.
The picture on the upper left of page 13, "Among Standouts at Trials" includes Allan MacDonald, Dick Chinn (200 meters record), George Short (400 meter record),and Emmett Smith (long jump). Next to the picture is a major article, "Chinn, Smith Outstanding" which includes numerous familiar names, such as Linda Kostyniuk in the 400, Steve Molnar who won the pole vault, and Valerie Jensen who won the women's broad jump and javelin. Personally, I did not know Emmett Smith from Weyburn and BYU, who was a long jumper, perhaps someone else who was there can help me out.
Saskatoon Star Phoenix, July 13, 1964, choose page 13.
The picture on the upper left of page 13, "Among Standouts at Trials" includes Allan MacDonald, Dick Chinn (200 meters record), George Short (400 meter record),and Emmett Smith (long jump). Next to the picture is a major article, "Chinn, Smith Outstanding" which includes numerous familiar names, such as Linda Kostyniuk in the 400, Steve Molnar who won the pole vault, and Valerie Jensen who won the women's broad jump and javelin. Personally, I did not know Emmett Smith from Weyburn and BYU, who was a long jumper, perhaps someone else who was there can help me out.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Track and Field 1960s Reunion - June 17, 2010
Here are some pictures from the reunion of Saskatchewan track and field athletes from the 1960s, which was held on June 17, 2010 in Saskatoon. Below are Saskatoon runners Dick DuWors and Don Gogel. Don is wearing his track suit from the 60s which still fits just fine! The other picture includes major competitor Al MacDonald from Yorkton (second from right).
Ray Rohatinsky hits 100,000 miles marker in 2012
In the fall of 2012, Ray Rohatinsky, a record-breaking runner in his youth, reached his ambitious goal to run 100,000 miles. Here's a link to a newspaper article on this achievement:
Provo man runs 100,000 miles - Daily Herald article
Thursday, January 30, 2014
How I Spent My Summer Vacation - Age 15
(This posting was shared with the Saskatoon Sports
Hall of Fame newsletter who used it in their September-November
2013 newsletter. Click on this link to see the newsletter, and the
article on page 2 titled "Sanderson's Coaching Goes Far":
http://smba.ca/download.php?id=254994)
I spent most of the summer of 1961 at Lyle Sanderson’s parents’ ranch in southern Saskatchewan. Lyle was coached at the university by my father, who also coached me. Most of the rather charming words which follow, come almost entirely from my letters home to my father and mother.
June 3, 1961. I was glad to hear that Ralph and Colin are doing so well. Would you please send me the Edmonton results? What about Gogel? What is Gregg doing, other than working?
Lyle and I did a pretty good 1.5 miles Wednesday. On Saturday we timed each other for one mile on our track. The objective was 4:55. I did 4:54 and I think 4:50 is quite possible on it without competition. I had an erratic pace—first quarter and last quarter fast, second quarter way too slow: 69-78-74-73. Lyle beat me in 1.5 miles by 2 or 3 yards.
http://smba.ca/download.php?id=254994)
I spent most of the summer of 1961 at Lyle Sanderson’s parents’ ranch in southern Saskatchewan. Lyle was coached at the university by my father, who also coached me. Most of the rather charming words which follow, come almost entirely from my letters home to my father and mother.
June 3, 1961. I was glad to hear that Ralph and Colin are doing so well. Would you please send me the Edmonton results? What about Gogel? What is Gregg doing, other than working?
Lyle and I did a pretty good 1.5 miles Wednesday. On Saturday we timed each other for one mile on our track. The objective was 4:55. I did 4:54 and I think 4:50 is quite possible on it without competition. I had an erratic pace—first quarter and last quarter fast, second quarter way too slow: 69-78-74-73. Lyle beat me in 1.5 miles by 2 or 3 yards.
R.E. DuWors Trophy - Canada West Championships
The Canada West Track and Field Championships were held February 22-23, 2013 at the University of Regina Fieldhouse. The R.E. DuWors Trophy ("Doc" DuWors) was awarded to the Saskatchewan Huskies in the men's team event. Click on this link to results and awards:
Canada West Track and Field Championships 2013
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