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They qualified for their first international contest in 1976 in San Francisco, finishing in 21st place. The next eight years were a roller coaster - in the top ten three times, out of the top ten twice and laying out three years when the wives proclaimed, "We're not spending this vacation at a contest!" | They qualified for their first international contest in 1976 in San Francisco, finishing in 21st place. The next eight years were a roller coaster - in the top ten three times, out of the top ten twice and laying out three years when the wives proclaimed, "We're not spending this vacation at a contest!" | ||
Meanwhile, | Meanwhile, Kenagy had dropped out in 1977 and was replaced by Jim Bagby, an Associated Press newsman from Kansas City who had coached the quartet since 1972. Roth was replaced by Don Kahl, a respiratory therapist in 1983. | ||
Finally in 1985 at the Minneapolis convention, the RR4 earned fifth-place bronze medals. The following year, to their own surprise more than anyone else"s, they jumped to the number one spot. | Finally in 1985 at the Minneapolis convention, the RR4 earned fifth-place bronze medals. The following year, to their own surprise more than anyone else"s, they jumped to the number one spot. | ||