Last stymies Norfolk 4-1 in district baseball action
Mike Last delivered his third straight quarterfinal win in the Awe a District tournament guiding Columbus to a 4-1 victory over Norfolk after a rough start when Riley Gallo and Layight Zauke reached for early two-out innings. The Columbus offense capitalized on a wild pitch and a fielding error to pull ahead.
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Columbus
Talk
Beaudy Benish
Kronont
Galyeday
Arck
Norfolk
Stindiy
Riley Gallo
Layight Zauke
Jett Lasley
Zautke
Gordy Winter
Alter
Warren Melliger
Nobak
York
Iron
Rohak
Jim Egger
Egger
Dave Nossman
Welk
Tio
Fanning Miller
Columbus Moundsman
Doug Warneke
Warneke
Dent Briggs
Ron Ziota
Benish
Sackett
Duniors
Sackalt
Ziola
Midget Blues reach Area finals after Tuesday win
York faces Columbus Blues in opening Area round as Midget teams push toward the final. Norfolk beat Fairbury 9-3. Seward toppled by Columbus while York won 7-4, with strong pitching from Egger and key hits in a tense late rally.
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Columbus
York
Helce
Neds
Tan Determan
Blues
Renont
Seward
Norfolk
Fairbury
Hattle
Ralster
Jim Gildea Takes Title From Okvina In Columbus Championship
Jim Gildea wins the Columbus Championship Flight topping Okvina as heavy winds challenged play. David City’s Jerry Okvina narrowly finishes behind with strong showings by Phil Peppler and John Robuk for the Reds, while lanes open for other flights with multiple winners and tight endings.
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Columbus
Jim Gildea
Ib Allege
David City
Jerry Okvina
Dr. AP
Lanna Wan Aver
Aaverne
Lorezon
Tom Liddy
Paul Africkler
Dan Rice
Franka
Floyd Campbell
Ray Swe
Hazel Strickler
Jean Smmith
Helen Campbell
Judy Cine
Ene Heiser
June Vraka
Vangel
Jane Hopp
Hon Strickler
Blan Famerion
Elks
Gil Pox
Sehon
Yary
Koren
Jerry
Okrina
Jie
Gidea
Big Eight kickoff luncheon marks 10th annual event
In Kansas City the Big Eight held its 10th annual football kickoff luncheon with top coaches missing. Nebraska’s Bob Devaney announced his 1972 retirement after the season. Oklahoma State’s Dave Stith attended for the first time as the new coach. Other coaches at the event included Fairbanks stand-ins Barry Scirlzer and Dan Stavely, plus Mizzou’s Al Onatria and all others outlining 1972 prospects.
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Kansas City
Chuck Fairbanks
Fooners
Edie Crowder
Colorado
Bob Devaney
Nebraska
Dave Stith
Oklahoma State
Cowley
Floyd Gass
Barry Scirlzer
Oklahoma
Dan Stavely
Fairbanks
Crowder
Johnny Majors
Town State
Vince Ginson
Kansas State
Don Fant Trough
Kansas
al Onatria
Missouri
Aaron Smashes Babe Ruth Record With One Team
Aaron clubbed two homers, including the game winner in the 10th, lifting the Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Reds. His 660th career homer ranks most with a single team, surpassing Babe Ruth’s mark once held with the Yankees. Aaron downplayed the feat, chasing the all time record of 714.
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Moston Red Sox
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Babe Ruth
Yanks
Red Son
Braves
Besos
Mark
Vata
Reds
Ciney
Eddie Mathews
Chiefs Beat Bears. Stram Calls 1960s Chiefs Best Yet
Kansas City coach Hank Stram labeled the Chiefs the best club he has had as Kansas City beat Chicago 210 in a preseason NFL exhibition. Len Dawson led a fourth quarter rally with a four yard pass to Wendell Hayes after a 0-0 halftime, validating Stram's claim amid a slate of other exhibition results across the league. Namath said his knees felt real good as the Jets beat San Francisco 17-10. Other scores included Dallas 26-24 over Houston, Pittsburgh 28-10 over the Giants, Green Bay 24-14 over Cincinnati, Detroit 31-23 over Miami, Oakland 41-24 over New England, and San Diego 30-7 over Atlanta. No Sunday games. New Orleans visits Philadelphia tonight.
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Wayne Simpson
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Local K of C takes District baseball title
Columbus Knights 9 of Columbus Little League won the District Championship at West Point. They beat Fremont 2-0 in the round, then defeated North Bend 3-1, and edged West Point 4-3 in extra innings. Team members included Jatin Velma, Tim Anderson, Tin, Joe Ari, and several others with coaches Jercy Jilek and Nick Wheeler. Columbus will host East Division playoffs on Sunday August 20.
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West Point
Colombn
Fremont
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Tim Anderson
Tin
Joe Ari
Chris
Tom Moffman
Randy Brezinski
Mark Jilek
Tom Czapla
Jerry Au
Don Milburn
Mark Yoboril
Long odds claim as poker royal flush is rare
The note asserts that drawing a royal flush in poker carries odds of 19.739 to one. It presents a curious numeric claim about the rarity of achieving the highest hand. The statement focuses on probability rather than event outcomes or players.
Fremont Lumberjills claim Nebraska Class A softball crown
Fremont Lumberjills defeated Central City to win the Nebraska Women’s Class A softball title after dropping into the losers brackets. Central City had earlier beaten David City Anstey Bellwood and Tumbers 80 to reach the final but fell to Fremont in the decisive game.
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Pony League
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Tumbers
Larry Funk
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Clarks
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Dust Fine Kids
Wahoo
Gary Player Wins Long-Awaited PGA Title At Oakland Hills
In a dramatic final round at Oakland Hills, Gary Player surged from a stroke behind to win the Professional Golf Association national championship with a one over par 281. Jimmy Jamieson finished second at 283 after a late slip, while Tommy Aaron tied for second with 281. The event carried a $225,000 purse and solidified Player's status among golf's elite.
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Columbus Juniors Gather in York District Tournament
Sport Shorts reports Columbus Juniors play in a York district tournament with Fremont. Fremont boasts an unblemished record while Columbus trails at 49 defeats. A Fremont win tonight risks Dodge standings. rain could benefit Columbus. Mike Last has won all three York games. Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron records are noted with historical context and Braves vs Reds tonight featuring Eddie Mathews piloting.
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Columbus
Il Ailive
York
Norfolk
Fremont
Fremonters
Twater
Dodge
Calumbus
Cie Real Chib
Mike Last
Legion Midgets Results From Sunday York Fremont and Kearney
Legion Youth scores across multiple matches Sunday in York Fremont and Kearney. Final tallies include North Platte 13 over McCook 2 and Omaha Ales 1 over Omaha Arhys 0. Other results feature Lincoln Gateways 5 Beatrice 3 and Ralston 0 over Omaha Gross 6 hand.
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Columbus Blue
Kearney
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Omaha Arhys
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Dugdales
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Millard
Omaha Gross
Wall Harbour Named to Nebraska Semi-Pro Hall of Fame
STROMSBURG Neb AP The Nebraska State Semi Pro Baseball Board of Governors inducted another member into its Hall of Fame Sunday night. He is Wal Harbour of Clarks a central Nebraska umpire and player.
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Neb
of Governors
Wal Harbour
Clarks
Nebraska
St Eds Stenzel halts Silver Creek in league game
St Edward's Alvin Stenzel struck out 15 batters and allowed four hits as St Edward's edged Silver Creek 7-2 in a Columbus Merchant Central Nebraska Baseball League game Sunday. Genoa beat Humphrey 5-4 and Fullerton upset David City 3-2 in other Sunday action.
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Columbus Merchant Central Nebraska Baseball League
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Osecula
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Alvin Stenzel
Genoa
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David City
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Hmphrey
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Dana Trotholz
Tracy Jensen
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