Columbus Juniors Aim for fourth straight title clash
Columbus American Legion Juniors seek a fourth straight win tonight at 7:30 against Norfolk in a Region Area 5 showdown for a state tourney berth in Hastings. Norfork pitcher John Biehle slated to start. Columbus hitters paced by Valasek and Olson. The teams split results this weekend with Columbus blasting Norfolk 10-2 on Saturday.
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Ken Ditler
Bill Hingman
Randy Johnson
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Olson
Madison County
Howke
Baxmore
Columbus Legion
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Cozad State Bank Open Golf Tournament Planned at Cozad
The first annual Cozad State Bank Open Golf Tournament will be held at the Cozad Country Club next weekend. Entries are limited to 154 with about 60 players already enrolled from Nebraska Kansas Arkansas and Colorado. Prizes total 1300 in cash or merchandise for winners.
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Clarifying Frog and Toad Skin Differences
A brief note explains how frogs and toads differ in skin texture. Frogs usually have smooth skin while toads tend toward warty, dry skin and different body features.
Norfolk and Fremont Midgets reach finals in Journey Championship
Norfolk and Fremont eliminate Columbus and finish the double elimination round with Norfolk defeating Columbus 1-0 as Bruce Shively pitcher and Gordy Winter efficient defense pace Norfolk to a spot in the final against Fremont. Columbus pitcher Dwayne Henry allowed two hits while Norfolk improved to 18-4. Fremont edged Columbus earlier 4-0 as Verlin Eden allowed two singles and strong Columbus defense kept their rivals from scoring.
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American Logic
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North Platte
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Shively
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Dwayne Henry
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Gary Bock
Gordon Specht
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Jerry Moore
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Moore
Dave Drake
Jim Wiemer
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Verlin Eden
Tom Zahawa
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Dail Brock
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Coller
Brock
Namath Injured and Out Until November for Jets
Joe Namath, recovering from knee surgery after a Saturday injury in a 28-24 loss to Detroit, is projected to miss action until mid November. Dr. James A. Nicholas expressed cautious optimism, saying Namath will play again this season and likely be active if playoffs or Super Bowl chances arise. Al Woodall starts in Namath’s absence with Bob Davis backing up.
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Vaughts win Sunday TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes
Vincent and Mildred Vaughts won the handicap series 87 with games of 27 240 and XI to take the Boulevard Lanes scotch doubles event. John and Rev Spradley placed second followed by Ob and Donna Matson and others. high games went to Harry and Sharon Lawrinkles and the Nelsons. Seb and Donna Matson won the 500 sweeper and will face the next week's couple on maha Channel 7 show Bowling at Leisure.
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Four Americans Reach Boxing Finals at Pan American Games
United States boxers advance to four finals in Cali Colombia as Ken Patera sets Pan Am weightlifting records and swimming team secures multiple golds. Marines Jerry Otis and Raymond Russell compete in boxing while Susan Deardruff captures butterfly crown amid U.S. swim sweep and women’s cycling, diving, and equestrian events.
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Heard wins American Golf Classic after final round surge
Akron Ohio UPI Jerry Heard captures his first PGA victory at the American Golf Classic finishing with a four over par 74 in the final round for a 273 total and $30,000 prize. Dale Douglass and Gay Brewer trailed, each with just two birdies on the day as they shot 72 and 77.
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Cedar Rapids Wins Iowa Legion Baseball Crown
Cedar Rapids defeated Council Bluffs 10-0 to capture the Iowa American Legion championship. The undefeated Cedar Rapids team advances to the seven state regional in Wiliston, N C, Aug 25 30. Andy North of Council Bluffs named most valuable player. Other teams were Des Moines Bellizzi McCrae post and Cresta. The American Region Tournament runs Sept 2-7 in Tucson, Arizona.
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Lincoln Daily Double Pays At State Fair
UPI reports Lincoln bettors Talling Zeke and Terys Sorry combined for a 547.20 Daily Double at the State Fair grounds on Saturday. The Exactas paid 13.00 and 40.20 respectively.
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Osceola 5 C score wins Central Nebraska league
Osceola stretched its lead in the Central Nebraska Baseball League to 10-2 after routing David City 19-9. Waldo Peterson Marion Bernt and Job Prokop helped an eight hit attack while Rex Grossnicklaus and Wayne Peterson among others contributed on the mound. Humphrey fell 10-7 to Silver Creek despite 12 hits.
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Dick Bryant
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Don Anderson
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al Hinkel
Major League Leaders and Pitching Totals Listed
National League runs batted in leader Stargell leads with 101, Torre 90, Aaron 83, Montanez 74, Williams 74. American League RBIs list Killebrew 24, Petrocelli and Murcer 71, Robinson 68. National League pitching shows Jenkins 189, Mills 127, Carlton 125. American League Blue 104, Lolich 104, Dobson 165, Siebert 147, Wood 148, Hunter 140.
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UNO gridsters open drills August 19
UNO gridsters begin practice as coach Al Caniglia plans early workouts to prepare for the season opener with Morningside College. About 80 players expected to report, including 27 lettermen from last year’s 45 1 record.
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Lolich Earns 18th Win as Tigers Beat Red Sox
Mickey Lolich scattered nine hits for his 18th win as Detroit defeated Boston 4-2. Boston remains tied in the AL East with Baltimore after dropping three of four to Detroit, while New York, Cleveland, Kansas City and others won or lost in a day full of varied results across both leagues.
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Racing Season Opens as Local Tracks Report Growth
The Columbus prne racing season starts Tuesday and runs to Sept 6 with strong early numbers from Grand Island Omaha and Lincoln. Warren Albert race manager cites good weather and healthy fields while cautioning about injuries to top riders. Ohio teams and local youth squads also push toward key finals as Columbus seeks another successful year.
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Bellwood Wins Postseason Lady League Softball Title
Bellwood captured the Nebraska Little Lady League postseason tournament at Pony Field by defeating Pizza Hut 7-2 in the final after a single loss to Columbus. Pizza Hut had earlier wins over Dales and Humphrey. Bellwood finished third at 13-3.
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Pizza Mut
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