Junior Legion Tourney underway at Pawnee Park
The 1943 State Class American Legion Juniors Baseball Tournament opens at Pawnee Park with a morning schedule. Games feature Omaha Dugdales versus Kearney, Lincoln Ramses versus North Platte, and Omaha Millers versus Omaha FOSS, with winners advancing to 5:30 and losers to 2:30. games span Saturday through Tuesday with further rounds Sunday and Monday.
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Junior Legion
Pawnee Park
Omaha Dugdales
Kearney
Lincoln Ramses
North Latter
Omaha Millers
Omaha Foss
Columbus
Millard
Kearnes
American, Legion
Columbus Im Millard
Kyitay's
Mareadho
Pawiee Park
Lincoln Avimens
All-Star cage squads report for drills
The North and South All-Star basketball squads began drills for the Nebraska coaches association game in Lincoln on August 17. North coach Alden Johnson // Lincoln High led a two hour conditioning session with plans for three daily practices. South coach Walt Harris of Crete described players as in generally good condition and also scheduling three sessions daily focusing on offensive technique and fast breaks. A transformer outage forced the South to practice in a nearby junior high gym. Rick Seidel of Sidney reported injuries from a week ago remain bandaged but healing. Mark Murphy of Neligh replaced Mike Scanlon of Omaha Northwest on the roster while Scanlon participates in the Legion Junior Baseball tournament at Columbus.
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Associated Press
Ith
Kearney State College
Rick Seidel
Sidney
Wayne
Mark Murphy
Neligh
Mike Scanton
Omaha Northwest
Scanlon
American Legion
Columbus
Wiley College basketball coach resigns amid search for replacement
Marshall Texas AP reports Wiley College head basketball coach Ehsood Plummer resigns after a standout 20 8 record last season. The Wildcats tied for first in the District 8 NALA North Zone as the college begins a nationwide search for a successor. president Tr E Hayes Sr notes the process has started.
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Marshall
Tex
Ehsood Plummer
WII College
Plummer
Wiley College
E. Hayes
Bears win late to close gap on Aeros in division race
Denver Bears won at Wichita to pull within four games of the Aeros in the Western Division with six games left. Iowa Oaks widened their East lead over Indianapolis by sweeping the Omaha Royals in a doubleheader 7-2 and 4-1 as Evansville’s game with Indianapolis was rained out.
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Associated Press
Denver Bears
Wichita
Bruins
Aeros
Bears
Iowa Oaks
Indianapolis
Omaha Royals
Evansville
Thedianapolis
Oklahoma City
Tulen
Geiberger Iverson Lead At Canterbury In PGA
Al Geiberger and Don Iverson shot four under par 67 to lead the South PGA National Championship at Canterbury Golf Club Cleveland. Bob Dickson Mike Hill tied for third after 69s on a sweltering day with high winds and possible rain.
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Cleveland
al Geiberger
Peanut Butler
Don Iverson
Lee Trovine
Pia Golf
Canterbury Golf Club
Geiberger
Iverson
Bob Dickson
Mike Hill
Bob Bree
Bruce Crampton
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Tommy Aaron
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Nicklaus
Palmer
Trevino
Player
Lee
LaCrosse
Wis
ABC
Mason Rudolph
Mike Hil
Boh Dickson
Tony Jacklin
Gibby Gilbert
Tom Weiskopf
Don Bies
Ray Floyd
Rob Lever
O'Donnell and Pottorff Ace It at Elks Club
New York report notes Columbus golfers Tom O'Donnell and Ken Pottorff carded holes in one at Elks Country Club. Their aces satisfy entry requirements for the Rusty Nail Hole-in-One Sweepstakes, with the national winner to be announced next year and awarded 1000 dollars plus two round-trip tickets to Scotland.
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New York
N.Y
Columbus
Scotland
Tom O'Donnell
Ken Pottorff
The
Elks Country Club
St Bernard and Bill's win in Duncan meet
St Bernard edged Cokes Pyt with Al Korth winning and Bol Topp losing. Bill Korll hit a homer as St Bernard, Bill's, and Milt's Auto earned victories in the Platte Softball League tournament at Duncan. Larry Gehring pitched Milt's Auto to beat Duncan Grala. Vel Fuchs and Ken Schole homered for Dunia.
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St Nemard
Bis Auto
Platte Center
Platte
Duncan
St. Bernard
Cokes Pyt
al Korth
Bol Topp
Bill Korll
Larry Gehring
Milt
Auto Ton
Duncan Grala
Vel Fuchs
Ken Schole
Dunia
Columbus Men Battle With 70 Pound Catfish
Geng Kneifel of Geno's Mina Mart reports fishing last week was slow with only a few lunkers. Activity came from near Columbus and Alemee power houses and some bow and arrow catches on care. Catches include Neil Dankert a five pound channel cat on minnow at Lake North Rex Again a thirteen pound bass Frank Busk a forty two pound channel cat in Clear Creek Gerald Speicher an eighty four pound walleye on minnow at Lake Corey Florendo an eighty four pound northern at Clear Creek Don Landenklaus a four pound northern on Taippi tailrace park.
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Geng Kneifel
Geno
Mina Mart
Columbus
Alemee
Neil Dankert
Miimwow
Lake North
Mr. Cand
Rex
Steliger
Bass
Frank Busk
Clear Creek
Worms
Gerald Speicher
Corey Florendo
Don Landenklaus
Taippi
Jeanne Ever plays to win not money in pro tennis debut
Jeanne Ever, age 19, joins sister Chris in the professional tour. She wins two matches within hours to reach the semifinals of the Western Tennis Championships, facing Evonne Goolagong, while Chris mentors Hana Kloss in the other semifinal.
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Cincinnati
Jeanne Ever
Chris
Agaist
Evonne Goolagong
Hana Kloss
South Africa
Softball action opens with multiple winners noted
In opening round play the Pizza Hut Clarks Book Center and B D won games as Columbus Girls' Softball Association Foley faced Tia Calurahis diamonds. Pizza Mit defeated Weyit City Bellwood. Clarks claimed the regular season title by beating Oass 22 while Lie Beak Center benefited from a forfeit from Txites. Four games are scheduled for Friday.
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Prea Lil
Clarks
The
Book Center
Columbus Girls' Softball Association
Foley
Tia Calurahis
Pizza Mit
Weyit City
Narled Bellwood
Éeadon
Oass
Lie Beak Center
Txites
Winners noted in Ladies Day meet at Elka County Club
Winners noted in the Ladies Day meet at Elka County Club golf course include Jenn Smith Kaye Whitcomb Pat Brooks Gantt Johansen Roce Cress and Gear Werds.
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Winns
Elka County Club
Jenn Smith
Kaye Whitcomb
Pat Brooks
Gantt Johansen
Roce Cress
Jockeys and horsemen reach track compromise at Lincoln
At Lincoln Nebraska State Fairgrounds jockeys and horsemen settled on racing distances after concerns over safety. Managers said races at 8 32 furlongs will be rewritten to four or six furlongs with option for four or six depending on entries. The decision aligns with the condition book and preserves event plans.
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Lincoln
Neh
State Fairgrounds
Pairgrounds
Flenty Brandt
Duane Thomas Ready To Debut For Redskins In Denver Ex
Washington prepares for an exhibition against Denver as Duane Thomas, traded last month, aims to play his first game in over a year. Offensive coach Charlie Waller says Thomas shows “amazing progress” and must gain repetition. Sonny Jurgensen returns from Achilles injury to play in the second half as Joe Namath and Len Dawson set weekend kicking records in NFL action.
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RPY
Duane Thomas
Uat
Sonny Jurgensen
Thomas
National Football League
Nedskins
Denver
Broncos
Charlie Waller
Beiskins
Waller
Livereord Jurgensen
Lash Ort
New York Giants
Jurgensen
Hiad
Bill Kilmer
San Wycede
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Cleveland
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Houston
New Orleans
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New York Jets
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Fla
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San Diego
New England
Kansas City
Colg
Ray May
Bruce Laird
Bert Jones
Colts
Louisiana State
Pat Sullivan
Joel Heisman Trophy
Dick Shiner
Steelers
Preston Pearson
Trance Harris
Collis
Giants
Randy Johnson
Len Dawson
Kansas Fly
Joe Namath
The
Chefs
Expos rely on Marshall as he hurled a save to beat East Front
Marshall pitched a complete relief outing to earn his fifth win in six starts as the Expos shaded the East Front division rivals 6 3. Jim Lyuila and Ken Singleton hit two run homers during Montreal's early lead while the bullpen preserved the final margin. The win nudges Montreal into second in the NL East, four games behind St Louis and four ahead of Pittsburgh. Dodgers beat Mets 1 0, Braves top Cardinals 8 6, Padres edge Phillies 10 9.
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Ken Rafpofort
Preas
Monteent
Mumigtor Feny Maauch
Marshal
Pilcher
Mauch
Baillpen
Tellef
Marshall
Clantson
Mike Torrez
Jim Lyuila
Ken Singleton
Montreal
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Tate
Hely
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St. Louis
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Philadelphia Phillies
Init Tounge
Dodoets Mets
Manny Iota
Los Angeles
Chiude Osteen
Dodgers
New York
Osteen
Jarry Koosman
Dodger
Braves
Cardinate
Dave Johnson
Allanta
St. Isnis
Padres
Phillies
Metings
Dave Roberts
John Grubb
San Diego
Philadelphia
Twins fall as controversial foul tip strikeout seals loss
Orioles rally to a 2-1 victory over the Twins after a disputed foul tip strikeout call by plate umpire Larry Barnett, with Darwin in the third and Bobby Darryl at bat. Tommy Davis homered and contributed the scoring as Chicago edged Detroit 6-4, Kansas City beat Boston 3-2, and Milwaukee recovered to top California 6-5 in several AL outcomes.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Minnesota
Frank Quilici
Baltimore
Orioles
Tommy Davis
Oriole
Bert Blyleven
Merv Rettenmund
Katie
Mike Cuellar
George Mitterwald
Bobby Darya
Larry Barnett
Karl Weaver
Birtie Hendricks
Weaver
Tirad
Frantz
Barnett
Ral Chase
Art Frantz
Twins
Frants
Darwin
Chicago
Detroit
Mibwaukie
California
Kansas City
Boston
Lincoln State Fair Race Results Highlight Multiple Winners
At Lincoln Nebraska the State Fair featured eight races with winners including L Mile Mert Windsor and Wandering Wind second place Tyde Tim and tasty Harmony, Miss Stinger and Silky Rea in mid card, and Pack Of Gems leading the late event along with Dream Cadet. Attendance reached 4,524 while mutuel handle totaled 2 216 884. two time National League batting champion Tommy Davis with the Baltimore Orioles noted.
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Lincoln
Neb
Windsor
D.W. ‘Avenue
Miss Stinger
Silky Rea
Angel Page
Dream Cadet
Pxacta
Miss Jackie
Robin
Buzz Boo
Nasty Dusty
Iixacta
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John Ingeam
Kevin Brod
Mel Knopp
Tony Hertze
Bill Hill
Tim Neill
Terry Depp
Bill Fagler
Chuck Biggs
Jeff Obrecht
Doug Pillard
Marty Shields
Scott Wolaya
Ton Westover
Carew
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Net
Fruns
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Oak
Masry
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Capitol City
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Aanien
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University of Nebraska
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Ron Zisla
Rex Porter
Dwajenry
Mike Last
John Walters
Pat Sackett
Phil Peppler
Larry Valasek
Paul Knopick
Brad Tank
Aya Ed Roug Wurdinger
Gregg ‘Ballogiono
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Paul Porter
Wurdinger
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St St U
Henry
Valasek
Gustafson
Sian
O'Donnell
Pottorff
Elks
Bill
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Fritz Roello
Ren von Houten
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Pizza Hut
Lincoln Track
FRESS
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Sal
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Eneen
State Inspection Station
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Willie Horton
Bill Freehan
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Dave May
Milwaukes
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Johnny Briggs
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Mike Epstein
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Tates
Rebel Traceway
Veriday
Adolta
Rebel Raceway
Jane Hoste
Platte Valley Spardway
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