Names in the News - Feb. 16, 1987
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James Butler, formerly of Oklahoma State, set an American record of 20.64 seconds for 200 meters at the Gator Open indoor track meet at Gainesville, Fla., breaking the mark of 20.84 set by Mel Lattany of Georgia in 1983.
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