Scotus Seeks 10th Consecutive KC Inv. Title at Pawnee Park
Scotus Central Catholic aims for a 10th straight KC Invitational crown at Pawnee Park as Shawwocks face a large field of challengers including Lincoln Pius X Seward and 21 other teams from Omaha Rummel Howells Humphrey and more. Top sprinters hurdlers and distance men like Paul Nevels Lynn Finney and Tony Molesyk loom, with strong relay teams and junior contenders rounding out the field. Morning trials begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by finals in the afternoon with invitational records under fire.
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Ray Gattermeyer
Scotus Central Catholic
Knights of Columbus
Shawwocks
Pawnee Park
Lincoln Pius X
Seward
Jim Pucla
Omaha Rummmel
Howells
Humphrey High
Randolph
Battle Creek
Columbus Lakeview
Paul Nevels
Lincoln Plus
Nebraski
K.C
Montlosshach
Tin Bender
Humphrey Hight
Stan Ligs
Scotus
Nevels
Lynn Finney
Tossbael
Aud Bender
Liss
Rummel
Mike Holthaus
Nenenan
Loren Brandstetter
Humphrey Higly
Tony Molesyk
Severs
Jim [ Paistaly
Homphrey Strai
Gill Helgoth
David City Aquinas
Gghringer
Omaha Rummel
Levey Karus
Linedsey Moly
Pius
Dan McCabe
Lincoln Jus
Kent Svoboda
Rommel
Meyer
Larry Jakubowski
Claywells
A. Luikens
Central City
Mike Daniels
Lakeview
C. Wagemoser
Svoboda
Scotus High
Larey Hoke
Wilkin
Columbus Council No
Lingolt Plus
Larry Liss
Steve Shadla
Scatus
al Teruiner
Jim Logenza
Joe Blahak
Steve Shade
Legenza
al Skerupa
Shadle
Riel Vondrat
Raymond Central
Bi Gerdes
Jin Brown
Roy Ferry
Dale Rolofson
Fremont and Columbus Invites Loom at Memorial Stadium
Eleven Class A prep teams will compete in the Fremont High Invitational at Memorial Stadium. Prelims start at 3 p.m. finals at 7 p.m. Beatrice’s Chuck Jones and Norfolk’s Mike Zobel aim to break multiple records. Columbus and Southeast contenders also shown.
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Fremont High
Memorial Stadiums Oval
Lish Wellies
Millard
Ralston
Nor Beatrice
South Sioux City
Omaha Bryan
Ryan
Lincoln Northeast
Southeast
Columbus
Iremont
Mremont
T Ie
Chuck Jones
Beatrice
Norfolk
Mike Zobel
Fremont
Jeff Wisemiller
Art
Ron Strand
Wisemiller
University of Nebraska
Strand
Platte College
Doug Becker
Steve Kynann
Steve Brittenam
Ron Calan
Ywry
Dan Newman
Newman
Kevin Pinney
John Cale
Pinney
Keith Burke
Cale
Kim Baldwin
Joe Stavas
Jeff Rodgers
Mike Nyffele
Gary Goodman
Namile
Bill Fulton
Howard Kiels
Paul Poller
Olson
Cefuarbus
Elvey
Mark Premier Freiment
Bennis Henrichs Wilsan WeBer
Fonner Park Race Entries and Results Highlight
When water was scarce in early Nebraska pinnete Watney used sand to glean dishes after meals then canned them all. The entry list shows numerous horses and riders with odds and placements across multiple heats and purses at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
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Nebraska
Pinnete Watney
Bowl League Finals Narrowly Decide Titles at Boulevard
Stan Gottschall starred in the 680 series amid a mixed league night at Boulevard Waites where Jim Merrinan posted a 200 and Lee Thomas a 188 single with a 310 series. Never Was a Train claimed the league crown as centennial action saw Duane Stenger top with 283 and 229 games.
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Stan Crittschall
Boulevard Waites
Jim Merrinan
Lee Thomas
Stan Goltschal
Duane Stenger
Doh Roesch
Tria
Harvey Lippert
Ralph Weinstein
Rich Vrbka
Chuck Elliott
Leon Miller
Doe Rump
der Seefeldt
Kenny Ulkoski
Frank Bock
Holiday Station
Rusty
Hehels
Valasek powers Tigercats in tight Triangular
Shelby native Larry Valasek of Silver Creek won four events to pace his team as Tigercats edged rivals in a small triangular meet Tuesday. Co champions included Hardyike and teammate Kula with wins in shot put, discus, and 100 hurdle, while Mygcar Glen placed in distances and Gulz led high jump. Silver Creek swept multiple events including the two mile and mile, with Shelby and Hordville distances close behind.
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Shelby
Larry Valasek
Silver Creek
Tigercats
Helhy
Reami Hardyike Wamel
Kula Grabber
Mygcar
Ane Plase
Gulz
Wyman
Blase
Tordville
Hordville
Platte College golf team fields six lettermen this spring
Coach Gene Tar ezon brings a deep roster led by Gary Teel 75 scoring pace and Bill Gildea Keith Kugelman Roy Ove plus newcomers Reister and John Knutsaj. The squad aims for a strong spring schedule with hopes of breaking last fall’s 300 team total as they prepare for NCC events including the Nebraska Junior College Spring Invitational May 6 at the Elk’s course.
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Jim Havelka
Bill Gildea
Keith Kugelman
Roy Ove
Jim Dicha
Rowie
Reister
John Knutsaj
Turczon
Aining
Nebraska
Platte
MCC
McCook
Dennis Burs
Iran
California
North Norfolk
John Biehle Fron Hastings
Raiders
Aquinas Monarchs crush Lakeview in dual meet win
David City Aquinas defeated Lakeview 83 to 6 in field events with the Monarchs sweeping all but the triple jump. Lakeview's Karl Muhle won the hop skip jump, while Les Hotlovy led Aquinas in hurdles and high jump. Lakeview's Clete Pillen claimed the only other Lakeview victory as both teams head to Knights of Columbus Invitational in Columbus.
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David City
Aquinas Monarchs
Lakeview
Vikings
Monarchs
Karl Muhle
Tony Bruckner
Wert
Clete Pillen
Les Hotlovy
Randy Heimer
J. Didier
Knights of Columbus
Columbus
Albion Dominates Madison-Boore-Nance Meet
Albion swept relays and events led by Jin Crosby 10.3 and 23.6, Koylal’s hurdle double and new triple jump record. Four relays won, Genoa in second, Carnahan and Koziol among multi-event victors, with strong showings from Newman Grove and Fullerton anchors.
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Albion
Genoa
Fullerton Neligh
Edward
Elkhorn Vailey
Newman Grove Fulerton — Albion
Tin Koziol
Fred Carnahan
Jin Crosby
Karges
Nissan
Albionites
Koylal
Carnahan
Newman Grove
Johnson
Ullerton
Milander
Bill Berlin
Chadron State wins doubleheader over Minot State
Chadron State defeated Minot State in a Wednesday baseball twin bill at Chadron. Lyn Reber pitched the opener and Bob Neesen earned the nightcap win as Chadron State won 4 2 and 7 0. Mike Wilson homered for Chadron State in the finale.
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Chadron
UPL
Chadron State
Minot State
North Dakota
Lyn Reber
Bob Neesen
Mike Wilsb
Fry Charleon
Lakers rally to 18-107 win in semifinal series
Lakers win on home court as Riley Jas steps up in place of Keith Erickson to spark a 18-107 semifinal victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Lew Alcindor leads Milwaukee. Los Angeles trails 2-1 in the best of seven. Game set for Friday in Milwaukee.
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Lemwnod
Calif
Los Angeles
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bench homers again as Reds beat Braves in narrow win
Johnny Bench led Cincinnati with four hits including his fourth home run in three games as the Reds defeated Atlanta BB in midweek action. Bench said the lineup is heating up and the Reds aim to ride the momentum after a three-game win streak. In other NL action Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 6-5 San Francisco beat Houston 2-1 in 12 innings St Louis toppled Los Angeles 7-1 games Chicago-San Diego postponed New York-Montreal rained out Oakland beat Minnesota Milwaukee shutout Chicago 2-0 Baltimore beat Cleveland 3-0 New York defeated Boston 4-0 and Washington edged Houston 5-4.
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Pred McMane
UPL
Jothnny Berek
Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta Braves
Reds
Beach
Chicago
San Diego
New York
Montreal
Oakland
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Baltimoore
Cleveland
Network
California
Kansas City
Washington
Bullets Tie Series With Knicks In Baltimore Rout
The Baltimore Bullets leveled the Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2 by routing the New York Knicks. Jack Mavis and Earl Monroe combined for 52 points as Baltimore’s defense stifled New York, ending an eight-year drought in offensive output.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Bullets
New York
Knicks
Bullets
Wist
Twains
Jack Mavin
Earl Monroe
Mavin
Monroe
Fred Carter
Columbus Juniors edge Hastings in dual meet
Columbus Junior High edged Hastings by 103 to 101 in a boys track dual. Top performers included Robin Oberg with four firsts and Randy Nadichal with two wins plus other high placings. Events highlighted: 880 relay wins for Columbus, Wardinger in 880?, Walters in high hurdles, McNair in low hurdles, Oberg in long jump and discus, Nadrehal in shot put and discus, with Hastings led by Doug Philips in high jump and pole vault.
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Columbus
Alph
Hastings
Robin Oberg
Randy Nadichal
Oberg
Nadechal
Doug Wardinger
Tom Walters
Dave McNair
Eoring
Doug Philips
Thuraghs
Weirdinger
Hansen
Prochaska
Walters
McNair
Nadrehal
Wiseman
Godel
Obergi
Wirdhiger
Shaving strokes in golf swing and club selection
The piece advises golfers to limit practice to a single reliable club, preferably a short iron like a 7 iron, to build a repeatable swing. It cites Tony Jacklin’s swing changes, emphasizes easing into the new year, and warns against overdoing practice to avoid early-season injuries.
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Tony Jacklin
Nis
Lili
Platte golfers set school mark in season-opening win
Platte Callepe’s golf squad tied the school scoring record and routed opponents in the opening meet, beating McCook and Northeastern teams by 21 strokes. Medalist Bill Chrisk led Sterling with a 73, while Gary Teel Rey Orr and others posted solid scores as the Raiders prep for a Friday triangular at Eds Country Club.
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McCook
Platte Callepe
Nebraska
Callege
Stalder Jinks
Gene Torczon
Raiders
Northeastern
Norfolk
Valle Willy
Sterling
Cola
Colby
Kil
Wyoming
Warrington
North Platte
Gary Teel
Rey Orr
Keith Bugelmann
Bill Gildea
Ron Filipowics
Bill Chrisk
Loreton
Sidney
Sidney Crew
Jerry Peterson
Paslem Weoming
Teel
Ore al
Engeloayn
Gildea
Jalu_ Bible
Max DeWitt
Filipawhee
Torie Raiders
Chuh
Wairbury
Bowl features career firsts in Columbus leagues
In Columbus bowl leagues several bowlers logged career firsts. Bob Kloke opened with a 228 201 and 175 in the Cornhusker League while Ed Kloke led with a 615 series including 224 and 212. Monica Yankie notched her first 200 game with a 201 in the League of Jewels.
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Columbus Bowl
Bob Kloke
Monica Yankie
Ed Kloke
Cornhusker
Harry Carlson
Fred Leoshard
Bud Rhea
Cy Braun
Mike
Vie Dust
Leonhard Conoco
Yankee Clippers
Carol Becher
Ulat
League of Jewels
Dorothy Hurd
Frances Carlson
Sheila Stone
Agates
Zircans
Ruby Kiburz
Hetty Schmidt
Sherry ‘Thomson
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