Big field set for K of C meet Friday in Pawnee Park
Coaches and fans anticipate a record flood of talent at the Knights of Columbus Invitational led by Scotus Central Cath and Shamrocks. Lincoln's Paul Nevels headlines sprint hopes with Finney and other stars from Seward, St Cecilia, and Rummel aiming for multiple marks and possible records across events from sprints to relays and field events beneath a large regional field at Pawnee Park Friday.
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Ray Cattermeyer
Knights of Columbus
Scotus Central
Cathote
Pawnee Park
Jim Puetz
Shamrocks
Lincoln
Omar Trummel
Seward
Hastings St. Cecilla
Lakeview
Stramsburg
West Point Catholic
Willam Pilger
Norfolk Catholic
David City
Aquinas
Cedar Bluffs
Silver Creek
Stanton
Omaha Gross
Humphrey
Francis
Pierce
Randolph St
Frances
Milford
Yutan
Clarkson
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Beemer
Baille Creek
Raymond Central
Madison
Humphrey Neh
Howrls
Ft. Calhoun
Ige
Osceola
Omaha
K.C
Paul Nevels
Nebraska
Nevels
Lyan Finney
Dave Swiorerek
Stan Liss
Sculus
Mike Korth
St. Cecilia
Jac Neneman
Neneman
Dave Michaels
Busapsey
Ron Moluzyk
Jim Howe
Sewand
Jack Schroer
St Cecilia
Howe
Bob Zikmund
Chuck Hilger
Bob Kosch
Plug
Sears
Nile
Greg Hoover
Pius
Mark Drozda
Martin Loseke
Denny Payelxa
Ron Coleman
Scotus
Columbus Council No
Twins Rout Angels as Alyea, Perry Spark Win
Minnesota wins to 4 0ver 82 over the California Angels led by Brant Alyea’s grand slam and Jim Perry’s four hitter in his second complete game. Al Howell’s homer helped fuel an eight run sixth inning. Rigney smiles at the postgame memories despite an earlier fire, noting the swing of a charged ballgame.
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Minnesota
Ming
Perry
Alven
Twins
Cesar Cower
Andy Messersmith
Alves
Alyea
Mel Queen
Messersmith
George Mitterwald
Leo Cardenas
Jay Johnstone
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Agenta
San Diego
St. Louis
Montreal
Houston
San Francisco
New York
Pittsburgh
Jercy Duneski
White Sox
Red Sox
Oakland
Joli Matias
Buddy Bradford
Duane Josephson
Janeski
Timres
Roberto Pena
Rick Monday
Kim Lontarg
Yankees
Bix
Boston
Lanoarg
Sparky Lyle
Yanks
Mike Andrews
Carl Yaslaem
Billy Williams
Cubs
Phils
Williams
Bill Hands
Jick Wise
Orlando Cepeda
Braves
Padres
Neale
Colbert
Clarence Gaston
Sterler
George Stone
Scotus Athlete of Year to be cited at Shamrock banquet
The Shamrock Athletic Club will honor Scotus Elish School’s Athlete of the Year at its 12th annual all-sports banquet on May 18 at Scotus Memorial Mall. Past winners include Joe Blohak and Eddie Sutton will speak as Creighton University’s athletics director.
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Scottis Elish School
Shamrock Athletic Club
Scotus Memorial Mall
Shamrock Club
Joe Blohak
University of Nebraska Treshman
Husker
Bill Kosch
Jim Legenze
Steve Shadle
Bill Mimick
Jobin Jossie
Dave Kudron
Bill Shonka
Ted Starostke
Thi Rhekes
Larry Staroscik
Dennis Novainy
Eddie Sutton
Creighton University
Omaha
Scolus
Dan McNair
Sten Gottschall Leads Centennial Bowling at Boulevard Lanes
Centennial League action at Boulevard Lanes saw Sten Gottschall roll a 644 series with 20, 218 and 224. Joe Rurup led with a 225 high single while Ramies teammates posted multiple scores including Rich Morgan 214 and John Kosch 221. Rogers Motors topped with a 956 game and 2779 series. Junior and Prep leagues featured Jim Anson 219 and Kerry Aldrich 192 with Roxanne Krumland at 159 and 44.
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Stan Gottsehall
Boulevard Lanes
Joe Rurup
Rich Morgan
Dave Paprock
Dott Semin
Don ‘Sullivan
Ben Thelen
Jim Kolas
Ken Carroll
John Kosch
Chuck Elliott
Mert Keefer
Jin Thalken
Don Adamy
Joe Schuele
Harold Krumland
Jim Strneblag
Rogers Motors
Jim Anson
Gary Muth
Roxanne Krumland
Kerry Aldrich
Jeannine Evans
Adair Leads Bowler Pacing 235 Game and 615 Series
Adair posted a 235 game and 615 series in a coffee cup league match while Columbus faced Ben McDermott with a 212 from McDermott and 210s from Vie dust Gary Soulliere and Dick Weljen. Jeader’s Lark Har bowled a 947 first game and 2704 three-game set for Team Leader in the Coffee Cup League as Lilyan Mortensen and Rose Lanphear shared game honors. Dorothy Hurd also posted 200 with others contributing small scores in a crowded league scene.
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Ben McDermott
Harry Carlson
Viedust
Gary Soulliere
Dick Weljen
Tint Sutton
Don Hisele
Dan Gablenz
Bill Nealer
Jerry Roth
Jeader
Lark Har
Lilyan Mortensen
Rose Lanphear
Rose Jed
Yaz and Williams feud eases as Yastrzemski backs Kasko
Baseball star Carl Yastrzemski defends Red Sox manager Eddie Kasko amid rumors of hostility with former skipper Dick Williams. Yastrzemski praises Kasko's communication, notes Williams’ harsh approach, and predicts a winning season for Boston. He emphasizes personal respect and team focus over media sensationalism.
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Milton Richman
New York
UPT
Carl Yastrzemiski
Baston
Miperaligger
Yashremedi
Yaz
Yastrzemski
Mr. Yawkey
Red Sox
Tom Yawkey
Williams
Yastzemski
Mike Torrez Dominates with One-Hit Win and Hot Bat
Mike Torrez pitched a one hit shutout with a 10-0 victory on Wednesday. He credited luck with his bat and reflected on a rough season ending with a no hitter loss in the eighth. The Cardinals built a big lead early and coasted, as Montreal Expos pitcher Joe Sparma struggled and the offense surged behind Torrez’s hot hitting.
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Adolfo Phillips
Torrez
Inser
Joe Sparma
Aq Nu
Rithle Omer
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Jenns
Houston
San Francisco
Huskers hold scrimmage shows mixed results in Lincoln
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney staged a one hour scrimmage on a Wednesday afternoon noting inconsistency. Fullback Dan Schneiss stood out for effort though he fumbled a pitchout while the No. 1 defense showed improvement as backs and linemen fought to maintain the pace.
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Lincoln
UPD
Bob Devaney
Devaney
Dan Schneiss
Mike Corgan
Warren Powers
Familiar pitchers to be on mound for Omaha Royals
Three familiar pitchers will start for the Omaha Royals as they begin the season at home. Chris Zachary will hurl the opener Friday night against Evansville, with Jerry Cram and Don O’Riley starting Saturday and Sunday’s 1:20 p.m. contests. All three pitched for Omaha last year and spent time with the parent Kansas City club.
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Omaha
UPL
Omaha Als
Ute
Chris Zachary
Evansville
Ind
Jerry Cram
Don O'Riley
Jack McKeon
Kansas City
Walt Hazzard Out For Hawks Playoffs With Wrist Injury
Walt Hazzard is sidelined for the remainder of the Atlanta Hawks playoff games due to a injured wrist sustained Tuesday night in a scramble under the basket. The Hawks were trailing the Los Angeles team 9 20 in the Western Division final series.
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Atlanta
UPI
Walt Hazzard
Atlanta Hawks
National Basketball Association
Hazzard
Hawks
Los Angeles
Trail
Casper and Rodriguez Start New Orleans Open Momentum
Masters champ Billy Casper and Chi Ch Rodriguez push toward the Greater New Orleans Open as 149 golfers chase the 7080 yard Lakewood course. Casper won an 18 hole playoff recently and Rodriguez posted a seven under 65 in the pro am while Lee Trevino leads money titles this season.
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New Orleans
UPI
Billy Ssiper
Chi Ch! Rodriguez
Casper
Dave Littler
Augusta
Ral Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Larry Hinson
Lakewood Country
Lee Trevino
Miami
Tucson
Drug education profits from Midlands Tennis Tourney
Proceeds from the Midlands International Tennis Tournament in Omaha will fund a drug education program. The Junior League, sponsor of the tourney, voted to spend all profits on drug abuse prevention at city junior high schools. Other potential projects include Legal Aid Society, the Volunteer Bureau, and the Day Care Center.
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Omaha
William Ginn
Legal Aid Society
Volunteer Bureau
Ohlson Ebel Lead Billiard League Standings at Cup Room
Lynn Ohlson and Gary Ebel topped the standings as first place team in Billiard League action at the Cup Room. Charles Jasper and Paul Louis finished second. Dennis Van Winkle and Jasper tied for high game honors on Wednesday evening, with Dennis leading in the series. The tournament ends with trophies presented in May.
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Lynn Ohlson
Gary Ebel
Charles Jasper
Paul Louis
Dennis van Winkle
Dennis
Discoverers set for Fremont Invitational
Fremont hosts the first annual Fremont High Invitational Track and Field Meet featuring seven Class A schools at Memorial Park Stadium on Friday April 1. Prelims start at 3:15 pm with finals in multiple events including pole vault and sprints. Columbus Beatrice Millard and Omaha Ryan challenge host Fremont for top honors.
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Fremont High
Memorial Park Stadium
Finels
Fremont
Jincon Southeast
Beatrice
Columbus
Millard
Pipililon
Omaha Ryan
Tigers
Lakeview tracksters win first victory in school history
Lakeview High School earned its first ever victory in District 2A action, defeating Aquinas 3 0 3 percent on the Butler County track. The Vikings swept events including long jump and 220 dash, with Ted Schmidt winning the long jump and high jump. Dennis Osten claimed the 40 dash and added points in jumps and the 440. Paul Jaziyick, Roger Kapels, and Dave Stiva contributed in sprints and field events as Lakeview heads to the Knights of Columbus meet Friday and Missouri Valley meet Monday.
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Ican Bealls
Beatrice
Bieredeberg
Columbus
Dave Zinla
Strami
Zola Sg
Ser Oice Ain It Fremont
Isermiller
Lakeview High School
David Cliy Aquinas
Butler County
Lang
Lakeview
Shor Ted Schmidt
Dennis Osten
Paul Jaziyick
Roger Kapels
Dave Stiva
Vikings
Knights of Columbus
Missouri Valley
Grand Island Race Results From Wednesday Meet
UPI reports Grand Island race results with multiple horse names and payouts. The card lists races with winners, exacta and trifecta figures, and attendance of 3,986 as the crowd.
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Grand Island
UPI
Featherweights Difiore to rematch Ocasio April 27
Portland's Difiore meets New York's Ocasio in a rematch on April 27 in Providence. Providence middleweight Ricky Reimandi faces Dene Hederick of Toledo, Ohio, to feature in the card. Difiore previously beat Tooth in Boston by decision.
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Difiore
Portland
Main
Jose Ocasio
New York
Ricky Reimandi
Dene Hederick
Toledo
Ohio
Difiere
Tooth
Boston
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