VEW boxers harvest trophies in first test
Columbus VFW sponsors the VEW boxers as coach Leland Sackett. Seven local fighters fought 31 matches including Smokers and regional action in the Golden Gloves. Mike Ghay, 16, won five fights toward a regional crown but missed state. Mike Sackett, 12, also reached regional rounds. Larcy Guenther, 15, scored a notable win. Pat Sackett and Scott Swartz, both 17 and 15, fought in novice divisions. Sackett praised the season and eyed a August start for 1974 Golden Gloves preparation.
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Columbus
Golden Gloves
Leland Sacket
Jim Sackett
Pat Sacket
Bark
Rudy Glur
Larry Guenther
Mike Glur
Mike Sackett
Scott Swartz
VFW
Bosing Teat
May
Leland Sackett
Bugs
Family Ya
Go Dentloves
Hill Brandenburg
Sackett
Woi's
Macy
Norfolk
Wayne
Hoya
Mike Ghay
State
Mike Sarketl
Larcy Guenther
Rudy Ginn
Jim Suckett
Hillmersip i Ihe
Golden Graves
Fist
Pat Sackett
Sackelt
Trio of NBA teams facing elimination
Three NBA teams trail their best-of-seven series 3-0 with game six tonight as Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee, and Atlanta seek to stave off elimination. The Lakers chase a finish over the Bulls, Golden State aims to close out Milwaukee, and Boston tries to end Atlanta’s bid in tonight’s action. The ABA’s Stars beat the Pacers 124-107 to grab the series lead.
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Associated Press
National Basketball Association
Chicago
Milwaukee
Atlana
Jame
Utah Stars
Tadyna’ Pacers
American Basketball Association
Los Angeles Lakers
Chicago Bulls
Golden State
Lakers
Kel
Toston
Atlanta
Warriors
Bucks
Madison
Wis
Oakland
Salt Lake City
Utah
Willie Wise
Zelmo Beatty
Wise
Beatty
Indiana
George Metts
Genoa trackmen win 1973 MBN championship title
Genoa High School, led by Steve Umbarger, dominated the 1973 MBN track and field meet with Umbarger sweeping the 120 high hurdles in 21.5 seconds and the 180 meter hurdles in 21.5 seconds. Genoa scored 52843 points to top Newman Grove and West Fullerton, with multiple athletes earning top finishes across events including sprints, relays, and field events. The meet featured strong showings from Fullerton, Elk Horn Valley, St Edward, and Newman Grove, with numerous finalists and record performances listed in the event results.
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Wallerton
Steve Umbarger
Genoa
Genoa High
Fonnerup
West Fullerton
Newman Grovers
Wes Christensen
Elkhorn Valley
Christensen
Meyman Grove
Welovick
Fullerton
Miller
Genag
Millen
Mornerk
Pulkerton
Flecks
Bie
Som
Bavit
Earvaads
Ste Edward
Genny
Var
Mereman Grave
Shall
Waraces
Fullarton
Tay
Fister
Ludi St Edward
Galtschalk
Newman Grove
Cahill
St. Edward
Jel Paco
Fisher
Gersa
Veh
Baker
Idsa
Jacuusen
Newendt Grove
Oywalle
Fellerteny
Foltseball New Mindrove
Lark Dump
Milter
Geroa
Hewmtan Greve
Enright signs to attend Nebraska
Iowa coach Vick Schultz says Cedar Rapids Kennedy standout Mark Enright has signed a letter of intent to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Schultz noted Enright wants a strong journalism program and to play basketball in his freshman year.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Mawkeye
Vick Schultz
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy Prep
Mark Enright
University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Schutte
Enright
Schultz
Marighi
David City Names Ken Svoboda Athlete of the Year
Ken Svoboda, David City High School senior and son of Mr and Mrs Leader Svoboda, was cited Athlete of the Year at the All-Sports banquet. Athletes and coaches honored include Dave Montag, Richard Numa, Theodore Kacha, Bill Puller, Arnold Hellbasch, Larry Rasmussen, and Barbara Dierait. University of Nebraska ties noted. club officers and toastmaster listed.
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Dave City
Ken Svobida
David City High School
David City Fellowship Club
Arthur Eschliman
Ken
Svoboda
David City
Paul Chaney
Dellers
Dave Montag
Richard Numa
Theodore Kacha
Bill Puller
Arnold Hellbasch
Larry Rasmussen
Barbara Dierait
Jercy
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Honsier Club
Dick Reid
Jim Aith
Gere Cunninghan
Walter Schroeder
Michard Dinsdale
McNally and Orioles halt Tigers in 10 innings
Baltimore veteran pitcher Mike McNally scattered three Detroit hits through nine innings and, after Merv Rettenmund’s misplayed ball set up a run, Belanger scored on a wild throw in the 10th to give the Orioles a 3-1 win. Ken Henderson hit a grand slam for Chicago to beat Oakland.
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Associated Press
McNally
Baltimore
Detroit
Tinos
Mickey Lalich
MelNally
America
Chicago White Sox
Oakland
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Texas
Kansas City
Rosten
Milwaukee
New York Mets
St. Louis
San Francisco
Houston
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Montreal
Philadelphia
Atlanta
San Diego
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Origles
Mark Belanger
Merv Rettenmund
Bobby Rich
Lolich
Belanger
Tigers
Tiger
MD Brinkman
Rettenmund
Ken Msnderson
White Sox
A's
Gene
Buffalo Falls to Montreal in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Cinderella Buffalos Sabres bow to powerful Canadiens 4 2 in goals and 4 2 in games in their quarter final while Flyers eliminate North Stars 4 2 and Rangers take opening win over Black Hawks. World Hockey Association New England clinches third playoff win by beating Ollaiva 7 3.
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Ay Prev Nurneno
Associated Press
Midnight
Buffalo Sabres
Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
Philadelphia Flyers
Minnesota North Stars
Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
World Hockey Association
New England
Ollaiva
Buffalo
Canadiens
Whooping cranes confirmed near Minden Nebraska
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission confirmed the sighting of two rare whooping cranes near Minden on Wednesday. Observers Kim Elart and Conservation Officer Bill Earnest watched the birds for about two hours. The report notes that only about six wild whooping cranes remain worldwide and a handful in captivity. The day also covered scattered fishing success across several lakes and waterways with various species reported.
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Vincoln
Neb
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Minden
Kim Elart
Kearney
Bill Earnest
Riverdate
Game Commission
Red Willow
Pumpkin
Morrill County
Nine Mile
Tub Springs
Svotts Bluff
Island Lake
Crescent Lake Wildlife Refuge
Minatare
Johnson Lake
Lincoln County
McCook
Medicine Creek
Cambridge
Platte Rilver
Lexington
Platte
Buffalo County
Nebraska
Pawnee Lake
Emerald
Oak Lake
Malcolm
Gavins Point Dam
Crafton
McCovey Powers Giants In 14 Run Rally At Astros
Willie McCovey supplied four RBIs and sparked San Francisco to a 14-1 victory over the Houston Astros. McCovey hit a two homer stretch and spoke softly after the win, delivering a dominant performance as the Giants surged in the National League action alongside several other scores from around the circuit.
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Ken Rappoport
Willie McGovey
San Francisco
Houston Astros
Slick
Boseman
McCovey's power fuels early Braves clash in 1949 recap
In a summary of late July 1949 baseball, McCovey homered twice as San Francisco beat Philadelphia. Rick Reichardt was highlighted for a notable swing, while Tom Brady earned his first National League win for the Pirates in frigid Three Rivers conditions. Hank Aaron later homered to seal Atlanta’s win over San Diego, narrowing Ruth's career mark.
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Dums
Saintind McCovey
McCovey
Lind
Anil
Montreal Aspas
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgl Pirates
Chcago Cubs
New York Mets
St Louis Cardinals
Atlanta Braves
Chicago
Oakland
Baltimore Gries
Detroit Tigera
Texas Rangers
Kingas City Royals
Boston
Milwaukee
McCavey
Gordon
New York
California
Rick Reichardt
Tom Bradley
Mousson
Ken Vorsch
Vittin
Innning
Jorge Roque
Montreal
Philadelphia
Roque
Jim Lonborg
Phillies
Milt May
Maithy Sanguiden
Fourtit
Bob Moose
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
Rod Gibson
Tor Seaver
Phil Hennigan
Cardinals
John Milner
Iarrelson
Cleon Jones
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
San Diego
Babe Ruth
Cornhuskers defense tops spring drill. offense shows progress
No. 4 Nebraska’s top defensive unit dominated the first spring scrimmage, with coach Tom Osborne praising line play and linebackers Bob Nelson and Toni Tuya. John Bell returned at middle guard after an injury, while Tony Davis starred for the offense on a day the defense shone. Friday’s lighter workout leads to a game-type scrimmage Saturday.
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Lincoln
Neb
Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Tont Osborne
Huskers
Ohr
Osborne
Bob Nelson
Toni Tuya
John Bell
John Dutton
Doug Johnson
Steve Manstedt
Steve Wiesner
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Tritt
Slady
SL Edward
Wes
Jacaasin
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Calall
Edward
Rinkel
Newnan
Elkhortt Valley
Ken Svoboda
Leonhard Conoco
Sea Wa
Feller Virwat
Hennes
Terry Forster
Sal Bando
Pat Kelly
Carlos May
Bill Mahon
Shaw Henderson
Fran San Francisco
Rollie Fingers
Yankees
Steve Kline
Jack Drohamer
George Hendrick
Kling
Mel Stattlemyre
Indians
Stottlemyte
Dick Bosman
Royals
Amos Ofis
Hoyals
Paul Schaal
Fred Patek
Semanwuratoes
Dodge Monaco
Dodge
Dodge Boys
Furnaco
Idonaca
Iurury
Mionaco
Columbus Motors
Falend
Warren Sueger
Hawaii
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Magous
Japan
Kahualua
Eek
Ron Pruitt
Willie Thornton
Mary Dambroker
Dave Goeller
Rick Panteton
Fonner Park
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Steign
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Dr. Galen
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