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June 26, 1967
Showdown time for U.S. trackmen is the annual AAU meet. Pete Axthelm covers the finals in Bakersfield, Calif., where even a Ryun or a Matson must reprove his prowess.
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June 26, 1967

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Showdown time for U.S. trackmen is the annual AAU meet. Pete Axthelm covers the finals in Bakersfield, Calif., where even a Ryun or a Matson must reprove his prowess.

The fame in Spain belongs to Manuel Santana. Frank Deford describes the defending Wimbledon champion and explains why he has become such a national hero.

"Leaky-roof circuit" is what participants called the small Midwest horse shows of the '40s. Alice Higgins nostalgically recalls the years she rode the circuit herself.

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