Norfolk Juniors topple Columbus in Area 5 final 3-1
Norfolk Juniors beat Columbus 3-1 at Pawnee Park to end Columbus’s 13 game win streak and eliminate them from the Area 5 tournament. Pitching by Jon Biehte and strong defense limited Columbus while Norfolk advances to face Fremont tonight for the championship and a state bid.
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Tim McLaughlin
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Larry Honke
Dave Biola
Norfolk Midgets Rally in 13th for 4-2 Victory
Norfolk Midgets edged Fremont 4-2 in 13 innings at Pawnee Park Field to clinch a spot in York's 1970 Glass A Midget Baseball Tournament. Doug Calhoun delivered the go ahead hit in the 13th, scoring and sparking Norfolk’s late rally as Mark Hall earned the win after relieving Nandy Benish in the 11th.
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Ken Dilter
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Chuck Ager
Mark Hall
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Bruce Shively
Hecke Sweep Highlights PV Speedway at Columbus
The report covers Hecke sweeping the First Heat Trophy Dash and Feature at Plate Valley Speedway in Columbus. Jim Stewart of Wisner won the Second Heat and the A Feature, which was rained out for weeks, with numerous other divisional winners named across Hobby Stork and Demolition Derby events.
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Harness Stakes Televised On Local Network For First Time
Harness racing coverage expands as the three year old stakes at The Meadows Meadow Lands Pa reach a nationwide audience on 16 stations Saturday night marking the first local network broadcast of a harness race.
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Second Annual Putting Tournament At Boulevard Green
A putting tournament scheduled for August 1 at Boulevard Green Miniature Golf Course offers a Kirsh prize portable AMM radio and trophies for the top three. The event features 72 holes with a set entry fee, no fights, and flexible play options across rounds. Further details are available at the course on 21d Street and Monard Boulevard.
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Stokes leaves 9141 to St Francis College in Loretto
Former NBA star Stokes dies after brain disease in 1958 leaves 9141 431 to St Francis College in Loretto Pa to honor Jack T Wynman. He also leaves 9141 431 to his Pittsburgh parents and 3 nurses and 1 friend. Guardian and teammate helped manage care and finances.
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Pittsburgh
Liquor Mart Wins Duncan Softball Tournament Title
Liquor Mart defeated Silver Creek 7 to 3 to win the Duncan Softball Tournament after earlier beating Dales 1 in the semifinals. Winning hurler Bill Aimnick earned five RBI via a double in the final. Gery Trofholz homered in the title game and Pensick, Kedad, and Zynlee added doubles in the semifinals and finals.
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Seaver Says Pirates Pitching Will Decide NL Pennant
Tom Seaver argues pitching will decide the National League race as the Mets split four with the Pirates. He notes Pittsburgh’s pitching could outpace New York in the stretch, while Pirates and Mets players emphasize staying ahead and avoiding losses. Seaver earned his 17th win after a rough start, with the Mets scoring early on six hits.
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Dolphins cut high draft pick Norton amid wide NFL roster cuts
The Dolphins released Norton, once a top draft choice tied to a four year 300000 contract, after a rocky pro start including a fractured jaw and poor passing. Cleveland, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and New Orleans also pruned rosters as camps wrap up. Norton, 26, hopes to stay in football but faces a difficult job finding another opportunity.
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Dan Talboll
Green Bay
Claudis James
Pittsburgh
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Pirates Legend Clemente Kidnapped in San Diego
Roberto Clemente, star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, recounts a May 1969 abduction near his hotel in San Diego. Four men forced him into a car, stole cash, his All-Star ring, and wallet, then returned him unharmed after a tense drive to a mountainside and back.
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Lincoln fishing report shows widespread angling action statewide
UPI notes Simmer time fades as anglers target whiskery fish across Nebraska rivers and lakes. Reported catches include catfish to four pounds in Red Willow and Brady canals, walleye to eight pounds at Swanson, white bass to eleven inches at Enders, rainbow trout at Merritt and Chadron reservoirs, bass and crappie around Sandhills lakes, and northern pike to five pounds at Box Butte.
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Area Legion baseball showdown Norfolk vs Fremont in title clash
Norfolk and Fremont square off to decide the Area Legion baseball championship. Lynn Reber starts for Norfolk after a season with strong strikeouts, while Fremont relies on Butch Bahe and a deep pitching staff. Norfolk won a recent 4-2 game over Fremont in 33 innings, and both teams boast strong lineups and injuries shaping the playoff frame.
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Fremont
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Lynn Reber
Butch Bahe
Butch
Columbus
Jeff Wisemiller
Rick Hermansen
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Randy Benish
Bruce Shively
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Nets acquire center Bill Paull from Squires
New York Nets obtain rookie center Bill Paull from the Virginia Squires. Paull, 6-11 from St Johns, averaged 15.5 points and 14.5 rebounds as a senior. He rejoins former St Johns coach Lou Carnesecca, now Nets general manager coach, in the organization.
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Tony Jacklin Seeks PGA Championship Win Again
Tony Jacklin, fresh from his U.S. Open victory, repeats the familiar pre-tournament feeling as he eyes the $40,000 first prize at the PGA Championship in Tulsa. He doubts practice round focus, recalls Open triumph, and praises Southern Briar Country Club after a social round with Hogan Yancey and Burke Jr.
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Ted Rey
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Bert Yancey
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Services Monday for Lapehick former St Johns coach dies
YONKERS NY UP I reports former St Johns University basketball coach don Lapehick has died at 70. He posted a 995 118 record in 19 seasons at St Johns including four Nations Invitational Tournament victories. He later coached the New York Knickerbockers and reached NBA finals in 1953 1952 and 1963. A member of the original Celtics in the 1910s and 1920s he retired in 1965 due to heart disease.
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