Maroons Battle For Apollo Loop Crown
Norfolk’s Columbus High rallied to seize the Apollo Conference track crown with a 76 70 win over Norfolk. CHS relay, led by Robert Ker and Tom Olson, posted a school record 3 248 in the mile relay as Cole, Olson, and Beerman led a strong all around effort. Norfolk, paced by Benish Gentzler and Cole, fought back in a dual meet that saw Beatrice and Sioux City leaders set benchmarks in field events.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers prep for final spring scrimmage
Lincoln Nebraska AP coaches and players work through Friday drills as Nebraska eyes a third weekend scrimmage ahead of the May 6 spring game. QB Steve Russ remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, delaying his return for Alar 0 crit.
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Lakers Knicks Set To Battle In Forum Showdown
LA seeks rebound as the Lakers host the New York Knicks in game two of the NBA finals at the Forum. New York, led by Bill Bradley and Jerry Lucas, routed Los Angeles 114-42 in Wednesday’s clash, threatening a series swing as the best of seven moves to New York. William Chamberlain anchors a Lakers lineup hoping Willis Reed returns for a better matchup against Lucas.
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Aquinas Girls Capture First Loop Carnival
Aquinas girls win the Uw Centennial Conference track and field meet in David City with 82 points. Columbus Scotus is runner up with 15 and Fremont Bergan placed third in a five team field. Diana Polak and Nancy Selzer led Aquinas with multiple medal wins in relays and events. Brenda Grubaugh led Scotus with sprint wins.
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Montag Named New Scout Grid Coach At David City High
David City High School chose Dix native David Montag to replace Wayne Arnold as head football coach. Montag, with 12 years at Dix, has a 69-124 record as head coach including a 32 game undefeated class streak and four consecutive conference titles. He will also teach business and assist junior high programs plus serve as assistant basketball and head golf coach.
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Iowa
Rodgers Says He Is Victim Of Circumstances In Marijuana Arrest
Nebraska football star Johnny Rodgers described his weekend marijuana arrest as a misfortune and a phase of being a victim of circumstances. He was cleared later in Plattsmouth, with Cass County Atty James Begley stating no charges would be filed. The incident occurred on Interstate 80 when Rodgers rode as a passenger in John Grant’s Lincoln car, which was stopped for speeding and yielded marijuana. Grant pleaded no contest and paid a $100 fine. Rodgers remains on probation from a Lancaster County District Court larceny conviction from last year.
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Aeros roll to ninth win in 12 as Indians fall
The Wichita Aeros shut out the Indianapolis Indians 2-0, riding Bill Bonham’s one-hit pitching through five innings of work. Wichita extended its win streak to four while Indianapolis dropped to nine straight losses. remaining AA games were postponed due to bad weather with Tulsa at Omaha and Denver at Evansville among those affected.
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Hickmans homers balm for Durocher
Cubs outfielder Hickman filled in for an ailing center fielder and slugged two three run homers to beat the Reds 10-8. Durocher praised Hickman while Cincinnati pitcher Ferguson Jenkins struggled in the loss.
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Tigers crush White Sox as Brinkman, Cash drive 12-4 win
Detroit pitcher Timmerman, shaky in spring, strands White Sox on one hit through the first five. Norm Cash drives in four runs while Ed Brinkman adds four, powering a 12-4 victory that preserves Detroit’s AL East lead as Baltimore also wins big. Timmerman, aiming as a starter, struggles early but settles in after a rough start.
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Ali set for rugged Chuvalo bout and Frazier thoughts
Muhammad Ali wrapped up rough training for Monday night’s Vancouver fight with George Chuvalo and talked of a rematch with Joe Frazier. He predicted an eighth round finish and hinted at signing with Frazier soon. Chuvalo seeks eight ounce gloves amid venue disputes as promoter Murray Pezim fronts a $400,000 show at Pacific Coliseum with telecast planned.
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Omaha races to start on schedule
Omaha races to start its thoroughbred meet on Tuesday as Ak-Sar-Ben presses ahead despite contract difficulties with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.
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Carlson stars in 254 203 216 series at Columbus Bowl
Carlson fires 254 high and 673 series in Progressive League at Columbus Bowl while Muth posts 290 225 192 for 447 and Badljers win league title. Pedany 215 545 in Thursday Matinee. Square Dancers 693 1881. Force 190 game Bantam. Joye Stone 387 262. Dodgers Teague 590 1170. Figures second, Phillies hire.
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