Shamrocks Seek 10th Consecutive Catholic Conference Crown
Shamrocks pursue a tenth straight title in the Catholic Conference track meet at Grand Island Northwest, led by Gary Schmidt of Central Catholic. St. Cecilia and Hastings show capable sprinters, while teams like Aquinas and Gibbon focus on depth. The event features top marks and a separate junior meet with strong Foley, Seolis, and Liss light, and a strong Gr Island Catholic relay team.
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Nebraska Prep
Grand Island
Seatus Central Catholic
Northwest
Jim Puets
Shamrocks
Grand Island Central Catholic
Gibbon
Wood River
Gary Schmidt
Schidt
Betta Gibbon
Lonnie Duryens
Mike Norawski
Bob Purdy
Tulladay
David City Aquinas
Hastings St. Cecilia
Aang
St. Cecilia
Dave Schroer
Yo Othe
Grand Island Cathedic
Shaftfield
Grand Island Catholic
Aquitas
SE Cecilia
Seolus
Lakeview
Stan Liss
Tam Jicha
Don Brock
Till Brooks
Ken Roks
Charles Young
Tom Sahak
Bob Lueke
Larry Honke
Marie Stet
Sane
Rap
Scolus
AO Inns
Blahuk
BBC
Seal S
Hill Kosch
Jim Legenza
Joe Bhithak
Steve Shadle
Dingworth
Mason
Janky
Wetterer
Mile Selay
Scotus
Uaz
Mark McLaughlin
Frank Skorupi
Louis German
Bob ‘Truska
Hlahak
Jane Jump
Blabab
Scopal
Dennis Bavelkarma
St. Devisia
Ron Coleman
David Clty Axquthins
Bob Kaseh
Sentus
Fanner Park racing results from Grand Island
UPI reports Wednesday racing at Fanner Park with multiple races listing winners and payoffs. Notable results include Reverse Magic H winning early with Nova SK and Husker Queen finishing second. Joust ABIL Winey and Sound The Wary among others with varied exacta and place payouts.
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Grand Island
UPI
Nova SK
Husker Queen
Lea Kem
Kid i
Dally
Cob He
Abil Winey
Sound the Wary
Miss Star Drug Kourth Mee
Doy Uorey
Havo
Fern
Gao
Heidi Win
Exact
Attackineet
Walk-on candidate shines in Husker practice scrimmage
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney reported strong showings from walk-on players at the middle guard spot, including John Peterson and Monte Johnson, during the first scrimmage of spring drills. He noted Peterson is not on scholarship and praised several players while saying the defense looked sharper than the offense but not cause for alarm yet.
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Lincoln Fupt
University of Nebraska
Bob Devaney
le Tiddta
Ed Mernard
Spvny
John Peterson
Alma
Neverey
Sid
Peterson
Devaney
Monte Johnson
John Bell
Sam Anaheim
Calif
Teatrice
Chuck Treman
Shacks
Jett Kinney
Randy Butts
Gary Dixon
Don Westbrook
Bea Pensick's 611 Series Highlights Bowling Night
Bea Pensick rolled a 611 series in Jewels loop at Columbus Bowl as part of a rough night with panes 487, 212, 212. Other bowlers posted mixed scores including Myung Saucers 500 series, Lannie Kavel 273 single, Ric Kuries 598, and Leonhard Conoco leading with a 922 single and 2070 total.
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Bea Pensick
Dewels
Calumbus Bowl
Uno
Boys ages nine to twelve test baseball skills in nation event
Columbus and Silver Creek area boys nine to twelve may enter a nationwide baseball skills test sponsored by Major League Baseball with Phillips Petroleum and dealers. Registration runs April 1 to May 20, with finals May 22. Winners advance to district contests June 5 or 6 at Pioneer Park, then eight finalists go to the All-Star Game to decide four national and four American League representatives.
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Columbus
Silver Creek
Major League Baseball
Phillips Petroleum Company
Weal Phillips 68
Mike Zastera
Am! Focal
Jone
Pioneer Fark
Oiata
Wesleyan Tracksters Win In Nebraska Duel
Nebraska Wesleyan's Bob Graham won the 880 yard event and Bob Bulledge surged to 44 to lift Wesleyan to an ES-1a track victory over South Dakota University here Wednesday. It marked only the second Wesleyan win against the South Dakota U track squad. Rutledge led in the mile and pacing South Dakota U featured JeRoy Tlisch winning the 10 and 220 events.
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Gincoln
Nebraska Wesleyan
Bob Graham
Bob Bulledge
Wesleyan
South Dakota University
South Dakota U
Graham
Rutledge
Linved
JeRoy Tlisch
Kinzer Leads Archery Night With 277 Series At Pawnee Bowman
In Wednesday action at Pawnee Bowman mane Gridspols blanked Beavers 40 and te Oiler of the Arrow won three games from the Robin Hoods. Adult scoring featured Bunk Kinzer with 277 and Steve Keayex with 241. Wall Kraycki 263, Bob Long 261, Mike Loehler 253. Most improved honors went to John Mierau and Dave Young.
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Beavers
Te Oiler of the Arrow
Robin Hoods
Pawnee Bowman Mane
Bunk Kinzer
Steve Keayex
Wall Kraycki
Bob Long
Mike Loehler
John Mierau
Dave Young
Myrtie Leckinger Re elected CWBA Head at Appwndl Affair
Myrtie Leckinger was reelected president of the Columbus Women's Bowling Association at the apwndl affair held at Elks Country Club. Sheila Slone was reelected secretary and Corrine Cave will serve again as sargeant at arms. Trophies announced for tournament winners across classes and events with emblems and chevrons awarded by WIBC.
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Myrtie
Leckinger
Columbus Women’s Bowling Association
Elks Country Clube
Sheila Slone
Corrine Cave
Lark Bar
Marlene Recher
Yyvonnie Mimick
Frank Carlson
Lee Thomas
WIBC
Lolea Morgan
Whilh Oehs
Davies
Marly Dickey
Lodear Morgan
Durrett Reaches Five Year Deal With Royals
Cincinnati Royals announce Ken Turrett has signed a five year contract worth about 90000 dollars annually. General manager Joe Axelson and coach Bol Cousy met with Turrett and his former coach Tam Gola in Philadelphia to finalize terms.
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Cincinnati
UPI
LaSalle
Ken Turrett
Cincinnati Royals
Royals
Joe Axelson
Bol Cousy
Choice
Tam Gola
Philadelphia
Astros hope for a strong season under Walker leadership
Houston Astros manager Walker envisions a competitive lineup with Metzger at short and Menke at first, aims to keep players happy by easing the spring mile rule, and expects improvements from young pitchers Dievker Wilson and Blasingame. Veteran hitters Hiatt Edwards back, Cedeno in center, Alou and Watson among outfield contenders, while Criffin aims to rebound from arm trouble.
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COCGA
Fla
Brealer
Astros
Eununkas
Walker
Ileavs
Hoe
Chamblee
Toronto
Charley Dressen
John Mullen
Manner
Ant Yessen
Menke
Loever
Trat
Gil Hodges
Brooklyn
John Mayberry
Manston
Mayty Walker
Alsme
Roberta Clementehe
Sepialee
Jim Wyatt
Jesus Alou
Norm Miller
Bob Watson
Keith Lampard
Cesar Geronimo
Rich Chiles
Marty Martins
Watson
Larry Dievker
Don Wilson
Te Tanter Wade Blasingame
Tom Criffin
Jim Ray
George Culver
Fred Gladding
Denny Lemaster
Genoa Orioles win Genoa Invitational in season opener
Genoa Orioles edged several teams to win the Genoa Invitational on a slower 220 yard track due to weather. Silver Creek’s Larry Yalasek took four firsts including the long jump and 440 yard dash while Rex Hern of Newman Grove doubled in shot and discus. Tim Koziol of Genoa won the 60 high hurdles and 100 low hurdles as other placings were noted from Holy Family Lindsay, St Edward, and Monroe among others.
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Genoa
Lindsay HF
Silver Creek
Pater
St. Edward
Newman Grove ofAomeosia
Copach
Chuck Sakovaly
Genoa Orioles
Sukovaly
Larry Yalasek
Rex Hern
Newmhan Grove
Tim Koziol
Bowling scores spike in Boulevard league play
In Centennial League action at Boulevard Eanes led with 238. Jim Rovak 227 and Gt Cage 220 followed, with several players posting 200s. Larry Harrington 570 series, Rogers Motor Company 80, Holiday Service 12 099 series. Other leagues report Mike Evans 329 and Cheryl Hisele 484, Greg Scribner 416, Jeannie Evans 437, and Wordeman 971 series.
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Boulevard Eanes
Leo Miller
Jim Rovak
Gt Cage
Larry Krumland
del Klevemann
John Kosch
Chuck Elliott
Ich Morgan
Joe Rurap
Duane Stenger
Larry Harrington
Rogers Motor Company
Vame
Holiday Service
Dia
Jack Thomas
Expos Trade Qualls to Reds for Swanson
The Montreal Expos announced a trade sending utility infielder Jimmy Qualls to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfielder Stan Swanson. Qualls was immediately assigned to the Expos Indianapolis farm club.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
UPT
Montreal Expos
Jimmy Qualls
Cincinnati Reds
Stan Swanson
Teds
Quills
Indianapolis
Hoist The Flag Fights For Life After Derby Favorite Injury
Hoist The Flag, last year's two year old champion and Derby favorite, fractured two bones in his right hind leg during a workout at Belmont Park. Surgeons Dr. Jaques Jenny and Dr. Donald Delahanty performed a five hour operation in a bid to save the colt. Jockey Jean Cruguet and trainer Sidney Waulers Jr voiced shock and sorrow as the horse was moved to hospital care.
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New York
UPI
Bedvont Park
Aqueduct
Jaques Jenny
Bolton Center
University of Pennsylvania
Donald Delahanty
Cornell Veterinary Medical School
Belmont Park
Stephen C. Clark Jr
Camden
Bowie
Jean Cruguet
Mets trade Swoboda to Montreal for Don Hahn
Mets swap Ron Swoboda, a 1969 World Series figure and vocal Hodges critic, to the Montreal Expos for outfielder Don Hahn. Swoboda, age 20, joined the Mets in 1965 and showed brief flashes in 1967 before continuing his career with a trade after 1970.
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Patensburg
Fla
Ron Swoboda
New York Mets
Gil Hodges
Montreal Expog
Don Hahn
Swoboda
Mickey Mantle
Casey Stengel
Mets
Husker Classic to Feature LaSalle Baylor Idaho Guests
Second Husker Classic basketball tournament slated for December 17 and 18 with LaSalle Baylor and Idaho as guest teams. Husker men won opener by beating Colorado State. Miami and Oklahoma City also among guests. Possible future inclusion of Creighton discussed as part of expanded field. Track notes praise early performances with Grand Island shot put over 50 feet and North Platte pole vaults at 12 4. A new state event, the simple jump, is introduced for prep school meets this year.
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LaSalle
Baylor Ami Idaho
Huskers
Colorado State
Miami
Oklahoma City
Grand Island
North Platte
Glen Guinb
Fremont
Columbus
Ralston
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Ken Bobert
Pawner Park
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Utelegram
Fanner Park
Myrtie Leckinger
Cwba Group
Durrett
Jess
Yard
Wilker
Royse
Metager
Pitter
San Antonio
Texas
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Mark
Mark Delanger
Baltimore Orioles
Belanger
Metzger
Dennis Menke
Jan Morgan
Meteor
Doug Teadee
Iti
Shorkatow
Lecreasid
Tats
Wayne Simpson
Jin Merritt
Wera
Gale
Mayville
Wis
Rock River
Lindsay Holy Family
Thee
Palmer
St. Edtward
Newnan Grove
Monroe
Abner
Seer Crook
Yalutek
Silver Greek
Bonisou Pabovery Kerns
Bindsass
Wwe Calman
Genon
Eh Hicks
Oyn Ko
Boulevard
EXPOS
Leonhard Conoco
Cruguet
Sidney Waulers Jr
Paul Est
Creighton
Bluejays
Racing
Daces
van Berg
Elly
Reservaton
Wil Bs
Columbus Municipal Golf Course
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