Pizza Hut captures Nebraska class 4 title in 6-0 final
Pizza Hut of Columbus powered through six opponents at Pony Field to finish 22 teams with a perfect record and claim the Nebraska Class 4 Women’s Fast Pitch Softball championship. Grubaugh and Grotelueschen led a 16-hit attack in the final, as VFW toppled Sorensen’s Body Shop 7-5.
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Weiskopf Streak Ends as Nichols Captures Westchester Title
Bobby Nichols wins the Westchester Golf Classic at Westchester Country Club with a 272 total after a dramatic final round. Tom Weiskopf faltered with an eight on the par four fourth hole and finished one shot back, tied with Dan Sikes in a crowded leaderboard. Nichols earned $30,000 for the sudden-death playoff win over Murphy and Sikes, with Nicklaus and Palmer among challengers.
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Garland club and Papillion reach Nebraska semi pro final
Southpaw Mark Cummings pitched a perfect game as Garland defeated Balle Creek 10-0 to reach the championship of the Nebraska Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament. Papillion advances after a strong Sunday slate, with key hits by Dim Peckia and John3 Latty.
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Top Association teams gain ground in league action
The Associated Press reports Eastern and Western divisions showing progress as teams push for higher standings on Sunday. Notable results include key scorers and shifting positions amid tight races. meanwhile several contenders extend win streaks and solidify playoff bids.
Gibson to undergo additional x rays
ST LOUIS AP Further X rays were scheduled today for St Louis Cardinals right hander Bob Gibson who collapsed Saturday with a knee injury in New York against the Mets. Cardinals physician Dr Start Landon said the X rays would determine the injury severity after Gibson crumpled to the ground in the third inning at Shea Stadium. His right knee, injured while attempting to return to first base after a line drive by Ted Sizemore, was lightly wrapped as he returned Sunday to St Louis.
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Chargers AFC West prospectus signals old age and doubt
A battered 40 year old quarterback outlook looms for the Chargers as veteran stars mix with rookies. Receivers and running game show strengths but injuries and age cloud the defense and line depth. Competing with Chiefs and Raiders remains the hard ceiling for 1970s rebuild.
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Seabees advance to conference swim meet
Seabees Swim Club advanced swimmers to the conference meet slated for August 1 at Ned Cloud after a Central Nebraska Swim League qualifying meet at Pawnee Park in Columbus. Kearney won the team championship with 510 points.
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Nelsons capture first in doubles at Columbus Town
Virginia and Nelson rallied to win the open doubles event at Columbus Town with scores 199 175 182 for 564 in a large field. Crary and Barb Badie finished second with 610, while Wayne Hosher with Debbie Gales, Gary and Ann Puckett followed as top contenders.
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Braves Niekro Throws No Hit Against Padres
Braves pitcher Phil Niekro throws a no hitter to beat the San Diego Padres 3 0 as Warren Spahn joins the Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown New York. Niekro walked three and struck out four in the Braves first no hitter since Spahn.
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Five teams named to play in state meet
Five teams have qualified and three more will be named tonight to play in the 1973 Class A State American Legion Junior Baseball tournament opening Friday at Pawnee Park in Columbus. Columbus Juniors receive a bye as host and face Millard or Vermont in the opening game. Kearney Juniors, champions of the Cornhusker Conference West Division, are among favorites after a 11-4 Area 8 win over Hastings. Area 4 champ Lincoln and other Area qualifiers including Omaha Millers, Omaha Dugouts, and Omaha Gross bolster a crowded field leading to the six-day event. Season tickets go for 10 dollars. regular tickets priced 1.50 adults, 1.00 students, and 0.50 for ages 6-12. Tournament director Mike Zastera promises an outstanding opening ceremony featuring the Columbus Lakeview Marching Vikings Band.
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Strom ends 10 game winless streak with 4-1 victory
Brent Strom halted a 10 game losing run by hurling four hits and a 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader as Cleveland also won the first 6-5. George Hendrick homered for the Indians, while Frank Duffy scored on Tim Johnson’s error in the opener. Other AL scores: White Sox sweep Rangers. Tigers top Yankees. Twins over Royals. Red Sox beat Orioles. A's defeat Angels.
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Wilsons Win 644 Handicap In TV Scotch Doubles
Nora and Paula Wilson posted 197 245 202 for a 644 handicap series to win Sunday night TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes. Randy Moore with Sue Paprock were runner up at 614, with Mike Kunes and Sandy Ganskow third and Ardean and Sheila Stone close behind.
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Secretariat Given Chance In Travers Stakes At Saratoga
Meadow Stable's Secretariat, upset victim last Saturday, seeks redemption in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga on August 18. The $100,000 added event for four-year-olds promises a larger crowd than the Whitney Stakes attendance record, with Secretariat aiming to rebound after finishing a length behind Onion.
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Robak and Czapla win multiple flights at Albion Knights event
Columbus golfers Clea Robak and Tony Czapla captured top honors in several flights at the Knights of Columbus 1973 golf tournament in Albion. Flight winners included Layer Torezon second in flight 14, LeRoy Schumacher second in flight 2, Al Dolezal second in flight 2, Dale Norout second in flight 3, and John Jarecki first in flight 6 with Genoa finishing second in that flight. Other Columbus players named: Walt Gregorius Gene Brenner Larry Brenner Bill Gregorius Dwayne Prum Blake Gladfeller Gene Engebherl Tony Zabawa Tim Fhalken Mark Brenner Bob Bowe Arch Jarecki and Genoa members.
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Columbus Men’s Softball Meet Opens Tonight
Columbus bracket action begins at Wilderness Park with two opening games as teams like Janssen’s, Keen Korner, Plane Genter Co-Op, Deane’s Dinar, Uncle Tom’s, GK Planing Mill, and Behlen’s battle in the first round. Byes for league leaders set stage for semifinals next week.
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Jaycees Sponsor Donkey Softball in Columbus
Columbus Jaycees sponsor a donkey softball fundraiser for the Big Brothers organization. The event is set for 2 p.m. Sunday Aug. 19 at the Armory softball diamond with advance tickets at Lohr Petroleum First National Bank and Tonley Drugstore.
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