Columbus Juniors shine at state Legion baseball tourney
The state American Legion Junior baseball tournament wrapped after nine sessions drawing over 5,000 fans. Columbus Juniors, coached by Mike Zastera and Bill Jackson, impressed with a 5-1 win over Hastings and tight defense led by Scott Foutch and Tim Cave on the mound. Becher Liebschwager Ziola Peterson Fouteh and Becher starred in key plays as the team showed depth and bench support.
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American Legion
Legion
Loren Fraser
Mack Kudrou
Columbus
Mike Zastera
Bill Jackson
Hastings
Scott Foutch
Papillion
Papio
Jimi Thomas
Tim Cave
Zastera
Steve Zinly
Julia Peterson
Mike Livbschwager
Lepo
Gary Becher
Becher
Homer John Justice
Justice
Liebschwager
Ziola
Peterson
Fouteh
Glur Turns Pro After Two Wins In Boxing Debut
Mike Glur a 19 year old VFW program graduate from Columbus Neb turned pro and won his first two bouts. He KO'd at 4:2 of the sixth round in his debut and followed with a unanimous decision. Las Vegas coverage labeled him a brawler and a Rocky Marciano type fighter.
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Mike Glur
Car Glurs
Las Vegas Review Journal
Mike
Columbus
Littler Leads PGA Second Round At Pebble Beach
Gene Littler known as The Machine extended bogey free run to 38 holes and carried a two stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Championship at Pebble Beach. He totaled 136 eight under par at the seaside course as Jerry McGee moved to second with 70 while others like Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson chased.
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UPI
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Canf
Gene Littler
Jerry McGee
Philadelphia
Steond
Uth Green
Littler
California
Pebble Ranch
Hale
Ole Sleyard
Lilver
Walshe
Tal
Tom Walson
Walson
Geiberger
Tittle
Charles Coody
Jee Jaman
Coody
Inman
One-Hitter Sparks Indians to Victory Over Brewers
Cleveland ace DENS Eckersley allowed only one hit in seven innings guiding the Indians to a 2-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader. A first-inning triple by Cecil Cooper set the tone, while Andre Thornton added a two-run double. Eckersley struck out eight, walked none, and posted his second shutout of the season after previously no-hitting May 30.
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Cecil Cooper
Andrew Thornton
Cleveland Indians
Milwaukee Brewers
Eckersley
California Angels
Jim Wyatt
Vicky Agaiinst
Orwlesg
Baltimore
UPI
Doug DeCinces
Kiko Garcia
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland A's
Jim Palmer
A's
Palmer
Orioles
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Vida Blue
Jan Lates
CMNSS
Chicago
Steve Carion
Philadelphia Phillies
Chisago Cubs
Carlton
Don Wilson
Fleaston
Phillies
Yankees
NEW York
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Keggle Dickson
New York Yankees
Jim “Catfish’ Hunter
Ed Figueroa
Chambiliss
Football Writers Elect Rollowheads Leader in America
Dallas with Chicago Tribe figure Cooper Rollow chosen as president of the Football Writers Association of America at its annual meeting. Edgar Allen of the Nashville Harmer becomes first vice president and Joe Doyle of the South Bend Tribune named second vice president.
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UPD
Cooper Rollow
Chicago Tribe
Football Writers’ Association of America
Aso
Edgar Allen
Nashville Harmer
Joe Doyle
The
South Bend Tribune
Grouse Season Amid Shortage Strains Scottish Moors
The Glorious Twelfth opens amid a sharp grouse shortage on Scottish moors. Conservation expert John Phillips notes numbers have fallen by half due to overhunting and habitat loss. Major Ramsey, an agent for large estates, says demand from the United States, Holland, Belgium, and Germany drives up “huge” shooting business despite declining quarry quality.
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Neil Ramsey
United States
Hollaisl
France
Eagles greet owner Leonard Tose at practice
Philadelphia Eagles players paused Thursday to greet owner Leonard Tose as he arrived for a water break. A rousing cheer greeted the owner while coach Vermeil presented a green jersey bearing the numeral 1 amid expressions of appreciation.
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Philadelphias
Prent
Leonard Tose
Urill
Mier
Tose
Comat Hirk Vermeil
Tore
Raiders Rams Tabbed Favorites in Pro Football Preview
In a national league preview, the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Rams are named favorites in the American and National Conferences respectively. Analysts place the Raiders at 4 to 5 odds and the Rams at 2 to 1, highlighting their past performances and key players.
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Mev
Tupi
Sarich
Oakland
Raiders
Los Angeles Hams
Te Bakters
Kinkshunuaiy
Howe
Rams
Lions Acquire Kicker David Stasey on Waivers
Detroit Lions announce waiver claim of place kicker David Stasey from the San Francisco 49ers. Kicker Bennie Ricardo is placed on injured reserve.
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Mich
Detroit Lions
David Stasey
San Francises
49Ers
Bennie Ricardo
Induction memories fuel Cooperstown tribute at Cooperstown
Milton Richman recalls Hall of Fame weekend as Don Gutteridge and Ray Berres joined Al Lopez in celebration. Gutteridge, scout for the Dodgers, and Berres, with Tony Curcinero, were part of Lopez’s White Sox era. Berres recalls 1959 pennant core Lollar Fox Landis, while Gutteridge shares war era Browns days and a one hand fight anecdote with Pete Gray and George Caster.
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Gutteridge
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Cardinals
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White Sox
al Lopez
Ray Berres
Lopez
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Tony
Ray
Berres
John
Washington
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Don
George Caster
Pete Gray
George
Gray
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George Sid
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