University Daily Kansan, August 29, 1983
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Kansas cycle ride benefits cancer group
By COLLIN HERMRECK
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
The lights of more than 30 motorcycles shone in the humid, late-night darkness as their riders were anxious to take for a unique midnight tour Kansas.
For some it was a 1,000-mile tour they completed in a quick 24 hours. For most, however, it was a more relaxed and accomplished in no more than 36 hours.
These motorcycle riders, ranging in ages from 19 to 60, were part of the Kansas Five Card Draw, a ride this weekend by touring and moto-cross enthusiasts to benefit the Douglas County Cancer Association.
The ride, sponsored by the Lawrence Wheelsport Motorcycle Club and several Lawrence businesses, traversed the four corners of the state.
THE COURSE TOOK them to Manhattan, St. Francis, Dodge City and Parsons, the ride's four checkpoints. To officially complete the course, riders were asked to present something, ranging from a store receipt to the town's newspaper, that proved they had been to each town.
"The kind of people who do this do it for the sport of it and to help out with the charity," said Tom Anderson, the tour captain for the local club and director of facilities operations just the kind of people they are."
One of those riders was 60-year-old Jack Schmidt of Lawrence, who rode in this type of event for the first time.
"I couldn't ride in it and feel right if I wasn't contributing." Schmidt said.
Everyone who finished the ride received a trophy, but special awards were also given for the farthest distance traveled, the oldest motorcycle to complete the tour, the person who was on the best hand of five-card draw. Each rider picked a hand of cards upon returning to the starting point.
RIDERS PAID A $12 or $15 entry fee, half of which was donated to the cancer association. The other half was used to help cover expenses. The tour was expected to raise between $70 and $100 for the local charity.
Riders began gathering before 11 p.m. Friday at the Wheelspot Club.
house, 409 E. Seventh St. Many exchanged stories about other tours they had been involved in, while others made new friends with those who also have an interest in cycling.
Riders are 'funny'
"Motorcycle riders are funny people," Anderson said. "They might just say let's go, and they take off on the motorcycle."
He said most of the members in the Lawrence club were "more family-type people who are in camp and camp this country and can't see enough of it."
FOR MANY, the ride was a challenge because they wanted to beat the course in 24 hours. The enthusiasm was apparent as one rider yelled to a buddy outside the clubhouse, "we're not going to try to do it, we're going to do it."
Others were participating, however,
not because they wanted to finish first,
but because motorcycling was a way
for them to let loose and see the sights.
Two such people were Topkens Glenn and Marilyn Griffith, both 35, who planned to ride their motorcycle as a team.
"It's a challenge." Marilyn Griffith said. "You're not confined. You can see the whole picture, not like in a car. I've seen it three, three years, and now I want my own."
They said they would not be worrying about making the course in 24 hours. Instead, a comfortable pace of 30 hours would do.
"We'll probably go until noon tomorrow, and check into a plush motel." Glen said.
At 11:45 p.m., the riders gathered inside the clubhouse to receive instructions from Duane Buck, director of the event and one of its biggest sponsors.
EACH RIDER WAS given a packet containing the tour route, a well-kept secret before the race. The information packet included pamphlets about sights and places to see on the course on the tour, if they weren't trying to break into the prestigious 24-hour club.
By midnight, the engines on the luxury bikes were roaring and ready to hit the trail. The 32 bikes lined behind the escort, who would lead them to the east turnpike. From there they were on their own.
At 12:05, the small motorcade rode off into the moonlight.
Aquino murder called political by newspaper
By United Press International
LONDON — Philippe opposition leader Benigno Aquino was killed in a plot conducted with "military precision" involving a former member of President Ferdinand Marcos's security guard as the assassin, the Times of London renowned yesterday.
"A detailed reconstruction of the assassination suggests a carelessly executed plot. The evidence weighs in against the claim of impunity," the Times said.
Aquino was shot and killed at Manila airport when he returned from three years of self-exile in the United States eight days ago. His alleged accomplice, Larry Nguyen, denied the government denied responsibility for Aquino's murder.
The Times' report said, "A reconstruction of Aquino's assassination suggests a plot coordinated with military precision."
The newspaper said its investigation had identified the alleged assassin as Rolando Vizcarra, a former member of the special security commission and his wife, Imelda, according to The Times.
Philippine authorities have not identified the assassin.
The Times said other "suspicious facts" also pointed to a plot.
It said the autopsy indicated Aquino was more likely shot by a 45-caliber revolver, like the guns carried by the soldiers, and not by a .357 Magnum found beside the body of Vizcarra.
The Sunday Times said a special inquiry commission named by Marcos did not enjoy "much public faith" in the Philippines.
"Without Aquino, the choice after Marcos is more than ever between the iron butterfly (Mrs. Marcos), and iron revolution," the paper said.
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