Columbus Juniors Edge Into State Tourney Opening Night
Columbus opens the State Class A American Legion Junior division with Scott Foutch starting at pitcher in an 8 p.m. match against Scottsbluff at Pawnee Park. Columbus, coached by Mike Zastera, aims to tighten infield defense and relies on a young lineup with Becher at third after Ryba’s suspension, while Hastings seeks momentum with a 31-7 record and strong pitching.
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Morton Gets Call Against Colts on Preseason Opener
Denver Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, a 12 year veteran, starts against the Baltimore Colts in the NFL preseason opener as Denver seeks to prove Morton can win the No 1 job amid competition from Penrose Weese and Spurrier.
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Elder leads Hartford Open after first round
Elder and wife Roge credited with improving his putting stance after a seven under par 64 to lead the Greater Hartford Open first round at the Iverson Country Club. The 156-player field saw many within par, with Rik Massengale the defending champion finishing even.
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South All-Stars Dominate North In Openers
Omaha Burke's Jim Gregory poured in 22 points and set a South All-Star field goal record with 10. Tim Shanshan added 21, leading the 105-76 win over North at Mid-Plains College. The North without Mike McGee trailed 46-30 at halftime and 72-56 after three.
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Ex Northwestern gridster Ralph Moon Baker dies at 75
PORTLAND Oregon UPI Ralph Moon Baker a Northwestern All America fullback and linebacker in 1926 27 died Wednesday at age 75 He played football and basketball professionally and was a candidate for the Football Hall of Fame He later managed companies in Redwood City California until his 1965 retirement.
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Rozema Shines On Mound In Tigers 4 2 Win
Detroit rookie Dave Rozema tossed six effective innings for his fourth straight win as the Tigers beat the Twins 4 2. Rozema fanned hitters with an array of off speed pitches while Rusty Staub drove in two runs and his 13th homer provided support. The victory halted Minnesota’s four game streak and left Rozema 11 4 with a 2 74 ERA.
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Rice tops league as DH for Red Sox in AL
New York UPI reports Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox leads the American League in home runs through Sug. 4 and is also acting designated hitter. Rice posts a .921 batting average with 23 homers 61 RBIs and 107 hits while scoring 29 runs.
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Nebraska anglers report good white bass fishing across state reservoirs
The State Game and Parks Commission reported solid white bass catches in multiple Nebraska reservoirs plus catfish, largemouth bass, and trout. Highlights include Lake McConaughy white bass near surface, walleyes to 4 pounds on minnows, and bluegill and crappie in various ponds.
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