Weekend NFL exhibitions loom for Falcons and Redskins
Atlanta and Washington launch a crowded weekend of NFL exhibition play with star backs and veteran quarterbacks shaping early rosters. Sonny Jurgensen retires from focus, MecQuicken starts for the Falcons, and Browns, Jets, Chiefs, and Giants tune up as 21 teams begin preseason action across Saturday and Sunday.
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UPI
Anta
Marion
Bell
Steve Cowsld
Sheans
NFL
Fashington
George Alea
Sonny Jurgensen
Strond
MecQuicken
Falcons
Barthowski
Addon
Bay
Pat Sullivan
Larry Smith
Duane Thomas
Jenus
Ses Denson
Mike Thomas
Las Vegas
Charles Evans
Brunet
Jin Mobingon
Ralph Tare
Vilas Aims for No 1 Ranking After Clay Win
Argentine Guillermo Vilas, famed for his left handed backhand, seeks the world No 1 spot by continuing his Grand Prix form and aiming to win the U S Open at Forest Hills. He just captured the National Clay Court title in Louisville, extending his winning streak to 17.
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UPI
Guillermo Vilas
Forest Hills
Romania
Tre Nastase
Louisville
Vilas
Wimbledon
America
Roscoe Tater
Tanner
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
Jimmy Coomers
Aedded Ashe
Niai
Feddie Dibbs
Manuel Orantes
Orantes
Vilay
Broncos Coach Outlook Shapes Denver Plans
Denver Broncos coach John Rilston cautions on slow starts and touts return of defensive tackle Paul Smith and quarterback Charlie Johnson as key to a balanced offense. The article notes the impact of linemen, running backs, and a strengthened defense led by players like Tom Jackson and Randy Gradishar, with focus on a solid ground game and improving secondary.
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Paul Smith
Charlie Johnson
Bill van Jaen
Haven Moses
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WFL
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Miley Adams
Otis Armstrong Nevely
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Janis
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Mary Montgomery
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Ellis
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Bill Thompson
Yani Heusen
Jim Turner
Shetlanilan
Q. L
Dennis Hinkel
Johnny Bench
Tom Seager
Catfish Hunter
Pete Rose
Owl
Regale Jackson
Lou Brock
Willie Stargell
Istan's Accelerated Program Slows Tailyear Brones
Istan's season pace slowed Tailyear but Brones still hit over .600. Defense showed gaps as the Raiders pressurized Brones. Brones finished third in the AFC West despite a strong offensive start.
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Istan
AFC West
Cathy Curry Wins Finalists in Nebraska Junior Tour
Cathy Curry 16 breezes into the finals of the Nebraska Junior Girls Tournament at Omata's Happy Hollow. She defeated Theresa Wanek 5 and 4, earning medalist honors with an 80. Val Skinner of North Platte, defending champion, advances to face Curry in the title match.
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Goimbus Rotter
Cathy Curry
Valerie Skinner
North Platte
Nebraska
Omata
Happy Hallow
Miss Curry
Columbus High
Theresa Wanek
Omaha
Miss Skinner
Omahi
Wanek
Out-of-state Cowboys Lead Most Nebraska Rodeo Events
Burwell Nebraska hosts the sth annual rodeo where out of state cowboys lead four of five events on day one. Greg Winham Rush Springs Oklahoma clocked 124 seconds in calf roping, John Rothwell Hyannis Nebraska 134 seconds, Edd Workman Mineral Wells Texas 135 seconds. Mike Tierney Broken Bow Nebraska led steer wrestling with 6.4 seconds, Bronc Rumford Abilene Kansas 8 seconds, Chip Whittaker Chambers Nebraska 6.4 seconds.
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Burwell
Neb
Cowboys
Greg Winham
Rush Springs
Okla
John Rothwell
Hyannis
Neh
Edd Workman
Minneral Wells
Tex
Frisco recruits rival notes and baseball talk mix
Frisco spreads the good word about recruiting as freshmen come in for its enue. Billy Cartwright leads a radio network update while fans debate lefthanded catchers in majors. The chat touches on players from Clements to Long and Auryn, with salary and record questions amid season talk.
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Enue
Keant
Billy Cartwright
Q. T
Mie
Walle
Mike Elsenbart
Andy Griffith
Wahoo
Sam Crawford
Willie Mays
Stan Musial
Ty Cobb
Parting shot fights for Giants stay as Feeney weighs moves
In a candid remark, speculation centers on Seattle losing ground in the Giants relocation debate. National League president Chub Feeney prefers keeping his office in downtown San Francisco, a condition that would be disrupted if the Giants leave.
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Giants
A's
Chub Feeney
San Francisco
Baseballs shrinking grip on fans prompts moves debate
Milton Richman says modern owners chase profits with franchise moves and expansions, diluting fan identity. He cites White Sox bankruptcy risks, San Francisco Bay Area club doubts, and Seattle legal threats, arguing moves don’t solve the problem and Milwaukee proves loyalty matters. He notes Oklahoma Sooners’ 1974 winning streak as a separate item.
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San Francisco
Bay Area
Seattle
Todd
Jess
Charlie Finley
Kansas City
Oakland
Horace Stoneham
New York
Braves
Milwaukee
Atlanta
Brewers
Red Sox
Bud Selig
Surisen
Selig
CHS grid checkout set for Columbus Senior High players
Columbus Telegram reports CHS football equipment checkout begins tonight for juniors and seniors. Sophomores are invited to attend as directed by Coach Jed Rood, with checkout sessions scheduled on Monday and Tuesday evenings. For questions contact the school or Coach Rood.
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Columbus Senior High
Jed Rood
Tre School
Rood
Midget Football Applications Available for 1915 Program
Applications for the 1915 Midget Football program can be picked up at Tweet Sport Shop Sport Shop and Touley Drug. Return by Tuesday August 19. Weigh in at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday August 20 at the National Guard Armory. Eligibility requires 75 to 115 pounds and birth between July 31 1951 and August 1 1965. Fee is 5 dollars for the first child and 1 dollar for each additional child. payable at weigh-in. A doctor must approve the child for physical fitness.
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Touley
National Guard Armory
Final winners at Elks Club event headline
Final results from Elks Country Club show the A division won by Ken Pottorff and Jim Rich. A close B division tie paused by teams Chet Peltsch and Dick Hoth and Archie Kearns with Ed Sullivan, Dele and Daryl Solnsan.
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Elks Country Club
Ken Pottorff
Jim Rich
Chet Peltsch
Dick Hothan
Archie Kearns
Ed Sullivan
Dele
Daryl
Solnsan
Lincoln Race Meet at Nebraska Bred Stakes Event
The Lincoln track hosts multiple thoroughbred races with four age divisions plus the Lincoln Derby for one mile. Entries include horses such as No Bay 1a Cheri Caf and The Great Fisney. Purse totals range from 4 300 to 7 000 dollars with claiming options and various jockeys listed.
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iGallopin
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Lininer
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Willie Deliver
Jo Nettate
Amityon
Moréta
Arita
Izzy Greer
Earl Norman
Wiig Fleet
No Boy
Wish — Bager
Frier Shuck
Anderson
Bayer Zenith
Jo Reldy
Divisional playoff wins boost Ski Lounge in softball league
In Columbus Men's Fast Pitch Softball League, K Planing Mill swept Keen Kamer 104 to 4 and Person's Sport Shop 14 to 0, boosting Division 1 ties with Qusis Bar as Ski Lounge seeks the division crown. A playoff for Division 1 opponent set for Aug 12 at Wildermness Park. Keen Korner fell to CK with Mike Woeny and Bill Braithwait leading a key rally.
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Ron Trofholz
Keen Kamer
Person's Sport Shop
Columbus
Qusis Bar
Wildermness Park
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Mike Woeny
Bill Braithwait
Dave Torezon
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Gorka
Royals triumph as Washington drives late win over Tulsa
A L Washington hit a two run homer after one out in the bottom of the fifth gave the Omaha Royals a 4 4 victory over Tulsa. Wayne Nordhagen powered a 60 foot blast for Tulsa earlier. Mark Littell earned the win for Omaha to improve to 12 5 while Mike Proly took the loss for Tulsa.
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Omaha Royals
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Omaha
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Mike Proly
Gary Martz
Frank Ortinzza
John Wathen
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Royals
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Bobby Floyd
Hector Cruz
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