April 3, 2000
THIS WEEK:
Fri.-Sat. April 7-8
Brutus Hamilton Invitational
Edwards Stadium 2:00 p.m/9:00 a.m.
BEARS HOSTS BRUTUS HAMILTON INVITATIONAL
California hosts the third-annual Brutus Hamilton Memorial Invitational April 7-8, at the new Edwards Stadium/Goldman Field. The meet, which is part of the U.S. Collegiate Series, marks the first official collegiate competition at the renovated stadium. Competition begins Friday with the men's and women's hammer throw at 2 p.m. Saturday competition begins at 9 a.m., with the women's javelin, with the first running event being the women's 5000m at noon.
EDWARDS STADIUM DEDICATION SET FOR SATURDAY
A dedication ceremony is slated for April 8 at approximately 12:30 p.m., to honor the Goldman family for its contributions towards keeping historic Edwards Stadium as one of the premier track and field facilities in the nation. Attendees at the dedication include Chancellor Berdahl, Athletic Director John Kasser, Head Coach Erv Hunt and Richard Goldman.
After a year competing off campus, Cal returns home this week to Edwards Stadium, which opened in 1932 as the only stadium in the world built for track & field only. The stadium recently underwent a $3.5 million renovation, which included reconfiguring the 400-meter oval with 85-meter straightaways, installation of a top polyurethane all-weather surface and the conversion of the infield into a regulation size soccer field, among other improvements. The lead gift of $1.5 million came from Richard Goldman (class '41) and his late wife Rhoda (class '46). In recognition of their tremendous contribution, the field at Edwards Stadium has been named Goldman Field in honor of Richard's father, Richard Samuel Goldman.
CAL ON TELEVISION AT LEAST TWICE
Last weekend's Arizona Jim Click Shoot-out and the Brutus Hamilton Memorial Invitational, which is named after the legendary Bear coach, are being offered on a taped delayed basis to FOX Sports Net affiliates across the country. FSNBA will carry the Arizona meet April 30 at 11 a.m., while this week's meet is being shown on April 29, at 4 p.m.
FIELD FOR BRUTUS HAMILTON
The field includes: California, Washington, Stanford, Ohio State, Wake Forest (several athletes), Boise State, Idaho, Nevada, UC Davis, Sacramento State, Cal State Bakersfield, Humboldt State, Chico State, San Francisco State, members of the Thailand Olympic Team and the Japan National Team, along with other national level athletes from California. Former Bear NCAA decathlon champion Chris Huffins also is expected to compete in several events.
ARIZONA JIM CLICK SHOOT-OUT IN REVIEW
Cal's men's and women's track and field teams placed second to Arizona at the four-team Jim Click Shoot-Out. The Wildcat men won with 215 points to the Bears 181, while the Wildcat women won with 202 points to the Bears 158. Cal defeated Colorado and Minnesota. Maria Lopez reclaimed sole possession of the school record in the pole vault, finishing second with a mark of 12-3.5. The Cal women took first in three events ? Lauren Dudugjian in the high jump (5-7), Reynda King in the triple jump (41-5.25) and Jennifer Joyce in the hammer (191-2). The men took top honors in six events, including Robert Kennedy in the long jump (24-4.25) and Ki Evans in the triple jump (48-11.75).
