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Show Doug Bingham, Co-Captain Wrestling TeamFrank Hankin, Co-Captain Wrestling TeamMATMEN WIN INTERMOUNTAINCONFERENCE HONORS IN SPITE OF TEAM TRAGEDYUtah's grapplers, in a year marred by tragedy, still managed to finish the season with an enviable record. The tragedy occured during the Wyoming match when co-captain Doug Bingham collapsed with a coronary thrombosis and later died. The team, although affected by the misfortune, went on to win the Intermountain Conference and took third place in the Skyline Conference meet. Two Utah matmen won first place honors in the Conference meet. Dave Robinson, a sophomore on the team took first place in the 147 lb. division, and Frank Hankin, co-captain of the team, took honors in the 167 lb. division for the third straight year. Mike Gonzales and Art Galvez took third place in their respective weight divisions, as did Bob Hubbard and Murray Johnson. Hank Ashby took fourth place. Captain Frank Hankin went on to the NCAA tournament at Corvalis, Oregon, where he took fourth place in the nation. Final results of the Ute showing placed the Redskins in the 15th spot in the country. |
