Canton's Six Skaters Fare Well

LINCOLN, Neb. - Coming within one second of a national record, the freshman four-girl mile relay entry from Canton, Ohio Skateland placed first in a qualifying heat Wednesday at the National Roller Skating Championships being held here at Pershing Auditorium.

Qualifying for today's relay finals were Diane and Donna McFarland, Cheryl Cottrell and Cathy France. Their time was 3:05.8.

In the finals of the 880-yard race Wednesday, Cottrell placed second, giving her 20 points toward the overall individual championship among freshman girls.

Canton Skateland has six entries facing finals competition today in the conclusion of the championships.

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