Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 18, 1977
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ON THE RUN! - Dr. John McCravey (left) is a University of Michigan senior resident physician who devotes his spare time to coaching area young people in competitive running. Here, he exercises what he teaches with Paul Johnson, 13, and Beth Huff, 15, both of Ann Arbor, and Sara Peapples, 9, of Dexter. All three of these youngsters beat out the competition in regional events and went on recently to compete in the national Junior Olympics at Longview, Wash.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, September 17, 1958
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PREPARE FOR OPENER: Coach Duane Devlin (center) and his Willow Run High football co-captains, Fullback Jack Meyer (80) and Tackle Bill Martin (95), make plans for the Flyers' 1958 season opener Friday night with Wyandotte Schaefer.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, July 16, 1972
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Back For A Visit: Before reporting to the Olympic training camp in Champaign, Ill., Francie Kraker Johnson is taking a few days to train with her former coach, Ken "Red" Simmons of the Michigammes. Simmons and his wife, Betty, played an instrumental role in Mrs. Johnson's track career when she competed under the Ann Arbor girls' team banner in the 1960s. Mrs. Johnson is now a resident of the Boston area.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, November 25, 1973
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State Champs: The Michigammes have won another state cross country championship and join The News Pictorial Honor Roll of Champions. From left, bottom row, are Marianne Waldron, Sara Peterson, Patricia Larsen and Kathy Vidrih. In the top row are Coach Ken Simmons, Sue Koebnick, Francie Goodridge, Ann Forshee and Karen McKeachie.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, August 9, 1970
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High Hopes: Michigamme Coach Ken "Red" Simmons has high hopes for the upcoming cross country season. He is counting on top performances from Carol Frederick (left), Ann Forshee (center) and Wonda Thornton this autumn. The team will begin its schedule with a multi-team meet on Sept. 19 at Veterans Park.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, June 29, 1965
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Gaining In Stature: The Southeastern Michigammes track club, formerly known as the Ann Arbor Anns, is rapidly gaining stature in the nation and a number of promising newcomers makes its future even brighter. Members of the team which works out regularly at Ferry Field under coaches Mr. and Mrs. Ken Simmons are (front row, left to right) Dorene Pilkington, Mickey DiMattia, Christie Stovall, Janie Schulte, Mary Hokanson, Vonnie Perrine and Cris Bell; (back row) Mrs. Simmons, Krist Hanselman, Joyce Soth, Sperry Jones, Cindy Jones, Louise Gerrish, Francie Kraker, Carol Soucie and Mr. Simmons. Such veterans as Miss Kraker and Miss Gerrish add glitter by having won national girl's titles and will be seeking championships in the women's division of the AAU meet this weekend.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1965
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Moving Up: Francie Kraker will leave her girlhood days of track behind her this season. The 17-year-old lass will step up into the women's class. She is shown here with her coaches, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Simmons, during a practice session at Yost Fieldhouse.