Published In
Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1962
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GIRL AGAINST BOYS: As part of physical fitness week activities at Slauson Junior High School, Francea Kraker (right), a ninth grader, was pitted against two ninth grade boys, Bruce Hahn (left) and John Rood (center) yesterday in a 600-yard run. The boys out-ran Francea but she made a good showing. John won the race in 1:31.5. Francea's time was 1:39. Many pupils in the school watched the race and made bets on who would win, according to Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons, Francea's physical education teacher. Francea, who is an exceptionally fast runner for a girl, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Kraker of 517 E. Ann St.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, April 15, 1977
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All Alone: Pioneer's Beth Huff crosses the finish line far ahead of the field in the 880-yard run in a track meet against Jackson Parkside.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, April 15, 1977
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Pioneer High's Nanette Fileccia Breaks The Tape To Win The 100-Yard Dash

Published In
Ann Arbor News, May 13, 1977
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Huron Anchor Sue Frederick Gets Baton From Joy Starks In 880-Yard Relay

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, 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, July 16, 1972
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Francie Kraker Johnson

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.