Colbert ties league mark with eighth homer in week
San Diego first baseman Colbert blasted his eighth homer of the week tying the NL record as the Padres beat Atlanta 6 3. The AP report notes Colbert’s hot stretch follows two homers Sunday in Houston and another Tuesday night, with bettors watching a potential historic run.
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Juniors resume Area play tonight Reds play Saturday
Area tournament action continues with Juniors hosting tonight and Reds scheduled to play Saturday. The schedule shows Fairbury versus York at 12 30 and Norfolk against Seward at 4 00 with Columbus and Fremont winning first round games, while York hosts a late start and coaches prepare Aerni to pitch for York College in a 60 innings season run.
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Ree Lala
Columbus ii
Witner
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Norfolk
Randy Benish
Jocals
Mike Aermi
Larry Lassek
Gary Robertson
Dan Griggs
Dell Lasley
Mike Tigges
Ted Witser
Raw Ziala
Hick Burrows
Abe
Pat Sackett
Larry Valasek
Tenter
Bruce Whner
Legion scores in Class A games across Nebraska
The Associated Press reports Class A results from Lincoln to Omaha with scores like Beatrice 1 Lincoln 2 and North Platte 6 Gering 2. Matches include Hastings 2 Jesse? Castings 4 Muldrege 5 and Kearney 2 Hastings 5. Other notable results list Papillion, Millers, Cokes, and players from Omaha area teams.
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National Bank — of Commerce
Tirat Natinal
Ameo
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North Piake
Vivedatgins Take Softball Win in Nebraska League Action
Vivedatgins defeated Oasis 13 0 in five innings as Schroeder earned the win for Pizza Hut boosting their record to 7 0 in the Nebraska Little Lady League Karen Jensen took the loss Susie Weiser and Neney Negi had three hits apiece Neney Negi also went four for four Jane Hoge contributed two for three Pia Tak scored in the state tournament opener in Columbus Friday night.
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Schroeder
Pizza Hut
Nebraska
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Susie Weiser
Neney Neginseh
Jane Hoge Lad
Pia Tak Ataw
Columbus
NBA to Hold Camp for Officials
MEA YORK AP The Ka Hianal basketball Association will hold its first summer camp for officials at Mill Road Camp in South runs AU 20-26. The league's 23 officials will be under the guidance of John P. Nacatola, NBA Supervisor of Officials.
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Asketball Association
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Exhibition games spotlight black NFL quarterbacks tonight
National Football League preseason opens with two black quarterbacks in starting roles. Karl Douglass is expected to start for Baltimore at Tampa against Washington, while John Walton starts for the Rams hosting Cleveland in Los Angeles. Other games list titans like Joe Gilliam and rookies in Pittsburgh and Denver, with veterans sidelined by injuries and shifts.
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Associated Press
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Ron Fexas
A&j
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John Walton
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Los Angeles Times
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Douglass
Unitas
Acie
Walton
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Homan Gabriel
Derry Rhane
Gabriel
Rhane
College Hall
Elizabeth
City State
Indianapolis
Thirsk Leads PGA Opener At Oakland Hills In 68
Kansas pro Stan Thirsk stunned reporters by posting a five under par 68 on Thursday at the PGA Championship opener at Oakland Hills. Bud Allin and Gary Player sit near the lead, Palmer and Trevino not far behind as rain and winds affected the first day turnout of 19,200.
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Lee Trevino
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Jerry Heard
Ray Floyd
Briel
Sam Snead
Richard Crawford
Rod Funseth
Dohy Milter
Dan Sikes
Jim Wiechers
Gene Sarazen
Ins Sith
Pia Shiel
Larry Svoboda Leads Platte Valley Stock Division Race
Larry Svoboda of Rising City leads Platte Valley Stock Division at Phitle Valley Spudway 70 Columbus with 7 twinls as action heats up Saturday. Top drivers include Bubba Beper George Davidsholer Dave Kassen Slosw Topil Ken Gunskow John Duan Steveyler Yoam Dale Marbason Jim Kassen Lynn Christiansen and others in a crowded field with points listed.
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Trans Miss golf tourney moves to semifinals clash
In the Trans Mississippi Championship at the Oquhoba Country Club semifinal action looms as Mrs Booth of Palm Beach Gardens defeats Karey Dremonis 4 3 to reach Friday’s match. Janet Tik and Mickey Walker also advance while other contenders chase the title.
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Dublin
Ireland
Lincoln Race Results From Fairgrounds Feature Kid Earning Wins
Lincoln Neb AP race results list multiple finishers with odds and payouts. Names include Uimer's Boy, Stepad, Tariny, Wally White, Dowdle, and Hacket Burst. Payouts range from a few dollars to 319.00 for Hidden Valley Ciel, with several horses earning four to ten dollars in place and show.
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Uimer's Boy
Buster
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Foreman to Fight Bonavena at Boston Garden in September
Premier Sam Silverman says a defeated heavyweight challenger George Foreman and Argentina’s Oscar Bonavena will clash in a September bout at Boston Garden.
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Sanderson Signs 2.6 Million WHA Deal
Philadelphia AP reports Sanderson left the NHL Bruins for the WHA Philadelphia Flyers on a two year contract worth about 2.6 million dollars. The move aims to make him a star in a smaller pond, with Sanderson predicting dirtier play and more fighting in the WHA.
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Hall breaks his own world record at Olympic trials
Gary Hall shaved almost a second off his world record in the 400 meter individual medley as the second day of the US Olympic swimming trials concluded in Chicago Portage Park. Spitz broke the 200 meter butterfly mark while Keena Rathnammer and others qualified for Munich with near record performances.
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Astros Pitcher Files Grievance Over $100 Fine
Houston Astros reliever George Culver says he filed a grievance over a $100 fine imposed by manager Harry Walker after a confrontation during a Sunday doubleheader with the San Diego Padres. Culver claims the fine was unfair and says he argued his arm strength prevented him from warming up.
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Eight quarterbacks turn out for spring at Notre Dame
Notre Dame football notes a spring practice session with eight quarterbacks participating as the team resumes on-field work. Highlights include competitive drills and potential depth options for the quarterback rotation.
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Nebraska Catfishing Improves Across State Waters
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reports better catfishing statewide with many spots showing success. Lake McConaughy and Box Butte Reservoir note walleyes and bass hitting artificials, minnows, and worms while rivers and lakes show catfish on minnows, liver, or prepared baits.
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Wynn and Williams may return for overdue exhibition game
Minneapolis Saint Paul AP report says Early Wynn 52 seeks permission from Minnesota Twins to pitch at least one inning this year to span five decades with Ted Williams 54 possibly joining. Griffith weighs the idea as Twins Rangers set for six game series at Met Stadium. Ford, former Yankee ace and World Series legend, faces Hall of Fame voting next January.
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Sport Shorts Previewing Weekend TV and Golf Showdowns
Short roundup notes that chess receives attention with Fischer Spassky and Patel generating publicity. It highlights television sports this weekend, including the PGA tournament with Jack Nicklaus aiming to rebound after a knee injury, plus baseball matchups and a few other events across sports and entertainment.
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Hane
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Duncan Grain Tops Schmidt’s 12-1 In Monroe Softball
Duncan Grain dominated Schmidt’s 12 to 1 in Monroe Softball League action. Adkisson sparked the win with key hits while Schmidt’s Mike Schmidt took the loss. Cermak and Lasche slugged homers for the winners as Brezenski added three hits for Schmidt.
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Platte Genter
Dat Adkisson
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Duane Cermak
Bill Lasche
Ed Brezenski
League Standings The Associated Press American League Race
The Associated Press reports on American League standings with key teams and positions as the race for pennant spots tightens. Standings show lead changes and notable performances shaping the division order.
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