Columbus Juniors win championship by 7-2 playoff win
Columbus Juniors clinched the Cornhusker Legion Conference title at Pawnee Park beating Ramco 7-2. Larry Lassek and Gerry Engelbert starred while Saalfeld, Zuia and McLaughlin contributed key hits. Saalfeld allowed three singles in six innings with 12 strikeouts en route to an 8-2 season record.
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Ramco
Cornhusker Legion
Pawnee Park
Rawhee Park
Great Istape
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Lincoln Northeast
Charlhes
Larry Lassek
Gerry Engelt
Larry Sanfield
Maury
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Auiico
Lassekmen
Gary
Modelski
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Steve Wieser
Steve Slonecker
Mark Mueller
Dave ‘Zioia
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Lincoln
Pawnee Fark Field
Norfolk
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Nis
Concordia High School
Chucker
National Bank of Commerce
Crand Island
Art Jaworski
Hartman Post HH
Lincoln Ramco
Cornhusker American Legion
Toop
Howard Anderson
Steve Slonacker
Gerry Engelbert
Doug Kyles
Jim Senith
Hub Foster
Anderson
Foster
York
Telegram
Lincoln race results include multiple longshot payoffs
UPI reports results from Lincoln with unusual spellings and multiple horses per race. First race lists Levant and Precious Dumbo. second features Dynamic Deal and Jeanie Kem. daily double payoff 43.20. several horse names and payoffs follow across seven races with exacta and trifecta figures noted.
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Lincoln
UPI
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Lowan
Precious Dumbo
Dynamic_ Deal
Mrs. Dipper
Jeanie Kem
Sabedrengen
Buster
Chario
Howlin Wind
Sasa
Esada
Ware
Charger
Huapit de Hoop
Kentucky Brothers
Johnny Jacobs
What A Wink
Arnie’s
Quilla Court
Tonga Milk
My Cine
Exacta
Alteniance
Two teams tie in Scotch doubles at Columbus Bowl
Doris and Morris Johnson and Bill and Dottie Anson tied for two honors in the Columbus Bowl Sunday. Johnsons rolled 204 170 211 for 585 with 73 handicap pins. Ansons 157 192 221 for 570 with 87 handicap pins totaling 657. Grace and Harold Force posted 614, followed by Tom and Margaret Riley and Sid and Mary Middle at 600. No Jackpot shots converted. next week’s totals: $418.
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Doris
Morris Johnson
Bill
Dottie Anson
Elibi
Johnsons
Ansons
Grace
Harold Force
Tom and Margaret
Riley
Sid Anld Mary
Juniors Open Defense of Area 5 Title Wednesday
Columbus American Legion Juniors defend the Area 5 title as they open Wednesday August 5 against Norfolk at Pawnee Park Field. Fremont vs West Point leads to a Friday game with South Sioux City winner, with double elimination showings through Sunday and Monday.
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American Legion
Susiors
Norfolk
Pawnee Park Field
Fremont
West Point
South Sioux City
FK Columbus
Sioux City
Columbus Reds
Columbus Blues
Blues
Ralston
York
Delbert Niller
Behlens Upset Sahara Lounge In Columbus Softball
Behlens softball teams recorded their second straight win in the Columbus Men's Softball League by beating Sahara Lounge 7 to 3 at Glue Pav Wanday. Bill Saalfeld earned the win and Ken Reinker took the loss. Earlier Behlens defeated General Telephone 13 with Saalfeld again the winning pitcher and Terry Rogers hitting a home run.
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Behrens
Pro Tootbell war ends in tentative four year contract
Neither side claims victory as NFL owners and the Players Association reach a four year deal worth 19.1 million dollars with 765000 annually to pension plus 250000 for other benefits and increased preseason pay, allowing all teams to prepare for the 1976 season.
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UPL
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Players Association
John Mackey
Ken Bowman
Green Bay Packers
Players
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Une Jong
Duncan Softball Tournament Semis Set For Saturday
In Duncan action Liquor Mart edged Augusti Bros 5 3 with key hits from Gary Oakeson Joe FPenslek Larry Zyches and Bil Braithwait who also made standout plays. Bill Mimick earned the win. Davis got the save. Dales beat My Place Hat 104 while Monroe Tavern defeated Duncan Grain 16. Spikes Service toppled Tittle Toes ZL 1. finals Sunday.
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Lique Mext
Dales
Duncan
Monroe Tavern
Spikes Service
Silver Creek
Liquor Mart
Augusti Bros
Gary Oakeson
Joe Fpenslek
Larry Zyches
Bil Braithwait
Braithwait
Bill Mimick
Davis
Duncan Grain
Tittle Toe
Foreman Faces Chuvalo in Madison Square Garden Bout
George Foreman the 1968 Olympic heavyweight champ fights veteran George Chuvalo in a 10 round pro at Madison Square Garden. Foreman, 21, is a strong favorite but untested pro. Chuvalo, 42, seeks a last big win with 51 knockouts in 294 bouts.
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WEW York
UPI
George Foreman
George Chuvalo
Madison Square Garen
Foreman
Bin
Avale
Chuvato
Ite
Jean Johnson
Gregorio Peralta
Chovalo
Mistakes Blank String-Alongs Lead Pawnee League Standings
The Mistakes blanked the String-alongs 446 to gain the lead in the Pawnee Rownien summer league standings. Ernie's Choppers swept all four games from the White Spots. Bunk Kinzer led with a 272 series and Bob Long paced juniors with 3 260s. Jeanette Kinzer and Mike Loeffler were named most improved in their divisions.
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Ernie
Choppers
Bunk Kinzer
Bob Long
Jeanette Kinzer
Mike Loeffler
Lincoln Asmee Victory Powers Columbus Juniors Win
Lincoln Asmee led Columbus Juniors to a crucial playoff win boosting confidence as they enter the West area opens. Larry Saalfeld returned strong on the mound earning the decision over Linesly Club, improving to 8-2 while Columbus underlines strong bunting and overall battler mindset ahead of the state tournament race.
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Columbus
Combusker League
Weent Te Genet
Larry Saalfeld
Righthender
Linesly
Saalfeld
Larry
Egew
Lidcoln
Ramcos
Towney
Omaha
Fishing Activity Slows Across Nebraska Rivers and Reservoirs
Heavy irrigation demand and hot weather slow fishing in many Nebraska waters. Top spots include Kimball Reservoir, Niobrara River, White River, Swanson and Merritt reservoirs, Loup rivers, and Lake Maloney with bass, walleye, catfish, and white bass reported in varying sizes.
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Lingoln
UPI
Ihe State Game Commission
Panhandle
Kimball
Niobrara River
Tox Butler
Erningford
Ogalltla
Ilarlan County
Alma
Swanson
Trenton
Nee Eaters
Red Willow
Mc Cook
Brady
North Platte
Sutherland
Lake Maloney
Johnson Lake
Lexington
Midway Lake
Lawls and
Clark Lake
Grafton
Lake Ericson
Piel Lake
Bartiett
Cedar River
Beaver Creek
Missouri River
Loup
Cige Fer
Blaine
Merritt
Valentine
Walleye
Swan Lake
Coaches foresee heighted pass interference calls in 1970
Colorado coach Bill Crowder and Bly Eight peers predict more defensive pass interference as officials catch up with the play. They cite officials bias toward offensive calls and widespread concern over secondary defenses amid graduations, with Missouri and Kansas coaches weighing in on adjustments and strategies.
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Colorado
Billg. Crowder
Crowders
Bly Eight
Missouri
Mel Gray
Carrett
Crowder
Gray
Devine
Deevine
Pew
Nebraska
Mob Devaney
Pepper Rodgers
Jenkins Quietly Anchors Cubs Amid Personal Strife
Veteran pitcher Ferguson Jenkins sustains his steady pace with a 13-12 record after a three-hit 6-1 win over the Mets, as personal heartbreak including a miscarriage and his mother’s illness distract him. Cubs chase Pittsburgh and New York, while league results unfold with other teams idle.
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Jenkins
Leo Nurocher
Ton Santo
Ernie Banks
Chicago Cubs
Juan Marichal
San Francisco
Mordecai
Brown
New York Mets
Cubs
Bill Hands
Pirates
Mets
Pittsburgh
New York
Atontegal
Pitsbur
St. Louis
Philadelphia
San Diego
Cincinnati
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