Monday, 6/9/97 David Dumble Men’s track David Dumble, younger brother of Dawn Dumble, a former UCLA track standout, has emerged as one of UCLA’s most consistent discus and hammer throwers. The graduating senior also became a leader of the team, serving as a captain. Though he wasn’t highly recruited out of high school, Dumble improved […]
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UCLA famous for turning out world-class athletes
Monday, 6/9/97 UCLA famous for turning out world-class athletes Exceptional Bruins make efforts for community’s sake as well By Vytas Mazeika Daily Bruin Staff With another class of UCLA graduating seniors ready to join the professional ranks, the Bruins’ tradition of excellence in sports, not to mention their contributions to society, will continue. Athletes are […]
Paul Guidry
Monday, 6/9/97 Paul Guidry Football There is no hesitation in the voice of Paul Guidry. "Roller coaster." Thinking about his recently completed four-year stint on the Bruin football squad, he could only muster up one phrase. "Roller coaster." Ups and downs, twists and turns, heartache and exhilaration. All are phrases that contradict one another, and […]
Githa Hampson
Monday, 6/9/97 Githa Hampson Women’s track Githa Hampson is the only graduate of this year’s women’s cross country squad. After a tumulous career that put her life on hold several times before she decided to come to UCLA, Hampson leaves with a Sociology degree at age 26. Though she was the No. 2 runner, Hampson […]
Jon Heinrichs
Monday, 6/9/97 Jon Heinrichs Baseball On a team laden with superstars, senior left fielder Jon Heinrichs is one of many unsung heroes who guided the team into the College World Series for the first time in 28 years. Although he has played this season in the shadows of Olympians Troy Glaus and Jim Parque, he […]
Kim Krull
Monday, 6/9/97 Kim Krull Women’s volleyball Kim Krull is trading in her volleyball shoes and kneepads for a pair of sunglasses and thongs after graduation. The former UCLA middle blocker will be pursuing a career on the beach this summer. When Krull graduated from high school, she knew she was going to California to play […]
Leaving early not always the right answer for undergrads
Thursday, 6/5/97 Leaving early not always the right answer for undergrads COMMENTARY: Many players jump into NBA lured by empty promises On June 25, NBA teams will have the opportunity to select from among 47 early entrants into the draft. As Sports Illustrated’s Alexander Wolff reports, it seems a few of these people might have […]