BILL SPELTZ: Montana's Natives embrace long race Oct 26, 2008
His uncle, Alex Ridesatthedoor, might have run alongside Billy Mills in the 1964 Olympics if not for a knee injury. Mills became only the second Native American to win a gold medal, following in the footsteps of Jim Thorpe. (Missoulian, MT)
Gamecocks Race to Second at Eye Opener Invitational Sep 7, 2008
The course was dry and the temperature was 75 degrees when 1964 Gold Medalist Billy Mills triggered the starter's gun. Like a thundering herd of mustangs, over 300 runners took off. (Uscsports.com)
Arizona's Olympic history turning 100 Aug 23, 2008
That American 10,000 record stood until Billy Mills, also a Native American, broke it to win at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Tewanima returned to Second Mesa, Ariz. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Tailgating restrictions have Bears fans growling Aug 11, 2008
Billy Mills, a Native American who won the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Games. COMPILED BY EDDIE IBARDOLASA FROM NEWS SERVICES, ONLINE REPORTS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tourists change plans, locals take off Aug 10, 2008
"I think it's once in a lifetime that someone of his caliber comes about," said Billy Mills, a probation officer. "He'll continue to do what JFK was not able to do. Barack indeed will represent all of the people, not just some of the people.". (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
SUN: Catching up with Billy Mills Jul 29, 2008
Rebecca Sun: Catching up with Billy Mills - 2008 Olympics - SI.com ... Catching up with Billy Mills ... With the words of his father carrying him to America's first gold-medal in the 10,000 meters, Billy Mills continues his family's storytelling through public speaking. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
George Young among state's best Jul 27, 2008
" Instead he finished fifth. Great Britain's Maurice Herriott, in his only victory over Young, took the silver medal behind Roelants, who set an Olympic record. Altitude Games Young cherry-picked from the greatest coaches of the time in preparation for the 1968 Olympics, hoping to keep up with the Kenyans at 7,500 feet in Mexico City. "I was running well, winning a lot of races, but I knew something wasn't right," Young said. He turned to James Fox, a math teacher and track coach at Western New... (AZCentral -- Sports)
AAA Football Early Preseason Top Ten Countdown Jul 6, 2008
The Generals had a very exciting season last year and much is expected of the Billy Mills coached team this fall as well ... After opening last season with nine straight wins only to lose their final regular season game and opening round playoff contest, Coach Billy Mills and his squad will be playing for redemption along with championships this season. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Maryland my Maryland Jun 30, 2008
He can be very good, said Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills. And he has the work ethic to get better, so the sky is the limit. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Maryland plucks Bradley Johnson away from Virginia Tech Jun 27, 2008
Hometown: Church Road, Dinwiddie County Senior H. S. Ht: 6'1" Wt: 206 Last Updated:6/26/2008 Data provided by Status Verbal Scouts Grade 40 Also Considered: Briefing Room Archive (Jun26) Linebacker Bradley Johnson has committed to sign with Maryland over scholarship offers from Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Duke and East Carolina, the Baltimore Sun reports.His high school coach, Billy Mills, said of Johnson's decision, "It came as a little bit of a surprise. I thought he'd go up there, come back... (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Lodi high jumper Balentine leaps into the state spotlight Jun 4, 2008
Favorite athlete: U.S. Olympians Amy Acuff and Billy Mills. Acuff is a three-time Olympian in the high jump and Mills was a gold medalist in the 10,000-meter run. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Leesville Club claims Best Six Bass Championship title for second straight year. May 30, 2008
Members of Leesville's club qualifying to fish the tournament include Tommy Brooks, Darold Gleason, Chris Schamerhorn, Tim Merriman, Billy Mills, Jim Sumitt and alternate Dan Hollingsworth. Leesville's Bass Club also claimed the championship title in the 2007 tournament. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Lodi's Carter hurdles into state championships May 28, 2008
Favorite athlete: Billy Mills, an Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo games. "I met him and he was very inspiring," Carter said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pair to join Panthers May 24, 2008
Back Row, left to right, Athletic Director Chad Knowles, Principal Barbara Pittman, Head Coach Billy Mills ... He was an all-district linebacker his junior year, said Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
To soar with Eagles May 17, 2008
When we as coaches talk about the kind of players we are looking for, Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills explained. We are looking for hard working, committed, tough hard nose, coachable players. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
White makes 1st team Jan 29, 2008
It s a great honor for the team as well as Jerrell and Dequan, said Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills. Anytime you re mentioned as one of the state s best at your positon it is a great honor for all involved. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Porter Welcomes 11 Rowers In Class of 2012 Jan 26, 2008
Inspirational quote: "Just that....much more" Billy Mills Idol: Billy Mills, 1964 Olympic Champion in the 10,000 meters Quoting Porter: "We are lucky to have Claire joining our squad at Yale. She is an Australian National Champion and an outstanding athlete. I expect Claire will transition seamlessly into our program.". Catherine McDermott 5-10 Phillips Exeter Academy Cazenovia, NY. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Giant grill will thrill brats fans Jan 22, 2008
Among the honorees are Billy Mills, Sonny Sixkiller, Jacoby Ellsbury, Notah Begay, Joba Chamberlain and Jim Warne. The event begins at 5 p.m. at the resort, 7700 E. McCormick Parkway. (AZCentral -- News)
Montana Snapshots Jan 20, 2008
Track greats of the past who are expected to attend include high jumper Dick Fosbury, sprinter Tommie Smith, pole vaulter Stacy Dragila, hurdlers Andre Phillips and Kevin Young, triple jumper Willie Banks and distance ace Billy Mills. View the Web site for more information. (Montana Standard, MT)
Coles Commits Jan 17, 2008
According to Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills, he is not only a special player but a special person too. He is a coaches dream, talent with work ethic and character, Mills explained. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Watts struts his stuff Dec 27, 2007
They got a packet in late October notifying them that they had gotten invited to the combine, explained Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills. They filled out all of information and sent it back. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Generals, Monarchs highlight all-district Dec 2, 2007
And the two coach s Dinwiddie s Billy Mills and Meadowbrook s Bill Bowles were named the respective Division 5 and Division 6 coaches of the year. Morgan, a junior, who was named All Academic was deserving of the award said his coach. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
The Great Duck Race 10K Nov 27, 2007
Stuttgart Daily Leader - Sports. Tuesday, November 27, 2007. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Bitter end to banner year Nov 22, 2007
However, coach Billy Mills said it would be no consolation if the Generals two losses came at the hands of both region champions Meadowbrook and Patrick Henry. It s hard to take consolation in that because we believe that we should be there. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Gens fall in finale Nov 10, 2007
They just beat us in every phase of the game, Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills said. And that if my fault because we weren t prepared. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Flirting with perfection Nov 3, 2007
Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills knew his team had been in a dogfight. That is the hardest game we have played all year, Mills said. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Eight is not enough Oct 30, 2007
I had some kids ask me what we were wearing tonight, Mills said after the Generals 42-20 victory over Prince George Monday night in a game postponed by last week s rain. I told them we had to focus on the game. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Gens do the Wave Oct 20, 2007
Our kids have worked really hard, Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills said. Our offensive line is doing a great job and the defense is putting us in good field position. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Get ‘Well soon Oct 16, 2007
IN THE COACHES CORNER: Following Dinwiddie s win over Thomas Dale where the defense was as equally stifling as it was the week before against Colonial Heights, coach Billy Mills had high praise for his coaching staff. Coach David Davis and Jim Henderson have done en excellent job with the. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Shining Moments Oct 9, 2007
Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills said from Day 1, the defense has come first. "We know that defense wins championships," Mills explained. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Generals rout the Colonials Oct 6, 2007
"We had a great week of practice," said Dinwiddie third-year coach Billy Mills. "And the seniors provided great leadership so we experienced no let down. We kept our focus and keep achieving our goals. But we still have more goals to achieve.". (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Shortbull spokeswoman for Nike Air Native N7 Oct 5, 2007
wrote on Oct 5, 2007 12:34 AM:" Finally our own shoe!! It would be cool to have a few modeled after say, Jim Thorpe, Billy Mills as well as other outstanding Native Athletes. ". Rosebud wrote on Oct 5, 2007 12:23 AM:" I believe this is a wonderful thing that Nike has done, however, I disagree with the plan to market a product and only make it available to Native American Indians. If all the proceeds from the sale of this product are going back to the Native health and wellness programs, offering... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
First ODI, over-by-over: Sri Lanka v England Oct 2, 2007
"WICKET! Ian Bell c Sangakarra b Maharoof 0 (England 58-2) Sorry, I should never have written that Bell was England's best one-day batsman on current form. After scratching around for eight deliveries, he feathers his ninth through to Sangakarra for a straightforward catch. Excellent bowling from Maharoof, whose probing line troubled Bell for the duration of his (admittedly short) innings.12th over: England 58-2 (Cook 29, Pietersen 0) Maharoof's figures are 3-0-5-2. Not bad. Not bad at all.... (Guardian Unlimited)
Gens on the run, Royals get their kicks Sep 25, 2007
"We have worked hard in the preseason to get our running game up to par," said Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills. "I won't say it [the running game] has caught up but it has definitely improved. Wilkie Cox, Josh Jones, and Adam Morgan have run the ball well and Coach [William] Edward's boys [the offensive line] of Nick Watts, Andrew Wagy, David Abbey, Brandon Thomas, and Jamarkus Watkins of have worked very hard at improving that aspect of our game. "We want to be balanced but the bottom line is... (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Matoaca excels in all areas Sep 4, 2007
"Those two games are tough non-district contests against Varina and GW-Danville.uuuSTOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE: Certainly putting up 34 points was impressive for Dinwiddie against Clover Hill in the season-opner for both teams, but was probably more important for the Generals was several key defensivestops. Twice, the Cavaliers were stuffed on two-point conversion attempts."Those stops were critical in the overall scoring in the game,"Dinwiddie coach Billy Mills said. "Coach David Davis, Coach Jim.... (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Toland: Career full of priceless moments Aug 29, 2007
- A countless number of interviews included chats with Billy Mills, Sparky Anderson, Mike Miller, Phil Jackson and Christian Laettner. - Weather has always been a factor during almost every season 100-degree temperatures for baseball in the summer, freezing temps and snow for football, icy roads for basketball and rain and cold temps for track and field. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Welcoming wrestlemania -- Cedar Valley style Jul 8, 2007
"It is something we are excited about. It is a great way to get that fringe person interested in the museum. This is the eighth or ninth tournament, and everybody just loves it."We've had Bob Feller, Spud Webb, Billy Mills and Bob Matthias previously attend. Every year, Dan Hodge squashes an apple with his bare hand before teeing off on his first hole. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tribes make strides on industry side Feb 22, 2007
He saw Jim Thorpe compete and he has met Billy Mills. But Sturges, the 88-year-old lifetime chief of the Mohegan tribe of Indians of Connecticut, never thought he'd live to see this: tribal gaming dollars providing health care, education and elderly housing for his people and a professional women's basketball team providing tribal entertainment. (USA Today -- Sports)
Native American athletes still struggle to get noticed Feb 22, 2007
In the 20th century, Jim Thorpe, a Potawatomi, won two Olympic gold medals, played professional baseball and football and became the first president of the league that would become the NFL. Billy Mills, a Sioux who came off the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, scored one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history when he won the 10,000 meters in 1964 ... Maurice Smith, an advocate with the Native American Sports Council, which is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, said, "I can't... (AZCentral -- Sports)
10 questions with Greg Wright Jan 26, 2007
A: I was very young, but watching Billy Mills in 1964 win the 10,000 meters. (Mills is the only American to win gold in the event. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
