Sonny's Delight sets track mark in Husker Handicap
Sonny's Delight from V and C Preuss Beemer stable won the $2,500 Husker Handicap in 4.0343 seconds at Agricultural Park. The five year old carried 120 pounds and paid $5 as the crowd of 18,046 celebrated a week of hefty betting totaling $839,967, higher than last year’s first five days. Wayne Anderson rode the winner, with Spanish Key finishing fourth in a field of six.
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Staubach shines as Cowboys top Saints in preseason
Staubach the ex Naval ace and Heisman winner starred with 7 of 9 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns guiding Dallas to a 21 to 16 victory over New Orleans. Morton struggled completing 4 of 8 for 65 yards in the No 1 quarterback race amid a flurry of preseason results across the league.
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Shrine Bowl players visit Shriner Hospital in Minneapolis
Nebraska Shrine Bowl football players and coaches visit Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children in Minneapolis. The 66 players and eight coaches meet patients, tour the facility funded by Shrine game proceeds, and share experiences as volunteers raise about 70,000 dollars for the hospital. The team later holds an awards banquet and intersquad scrimmages after returning to Lincoln.
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Cardinals sweep Pirates in four game series
St. Louis defeated Pittsburgh 14 with Vicenton Konzer delivering a last inning run, trimming the Pirates NL East lead to four games. Bob Gibson no hit Pittsburgh, while Willie Stargell hit two homers for the Pirates who dropped eight of their last ten. Alan, traded to St. Louis, capped a five run rally to erase a four run Pittsburgh edge.
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Season plans loom as Gants Commission meets Friday
Sport Shorts previews state hunting seasons and waterfowl rules with likely Oct 8 opener, possible changes to goose bag limits, and reflections on a cool outlook after a strong hatch. Weather concerns include low Platte River flow, irrigation usage, and demand for moisture and cooler temps. Don Cook wins AHA title in Missouri with 6.62 seconds at 218.97 mph after Don Garllis withdraws engine.
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Pan Am Games yield three world records in Cali
United States performances included three world records in swimming and shooting at the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia. Cuba faced defections and a controversial masseur death while Cuba and Canada traded top medals as the U S dominated swimming with five of last six events. Renowned announcer Jorge Campuzano wowed crowds as Cali hosted 14 days of intense competition.
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Oasis Bar and Mel's TV Seek Semi Final Berth in Columbus Tourney
Baseball standings show leaders at Oasis Bar Mel's TV with semi final spots in Columbus Softball Tourney after Saturday and Sunday results. Clarkson Budweiser Harms of Fremont win quarter finals while Stanton Lark Bar Mel's TV advance. details include Dubsky Herring Buss and line scores from multiple games at Pony League Field.
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Gibson Won't Get Extra Money for No-Hitter
Pittsburgh dispatch reports St Louis pitcher Tod Gibson earned no additional pay despite an 11-0 no-hitter against the Pirates. The article notes New York jazz world shock over Curtis murder as Gibson reflects on his career and a joking plan for a celebration gift.
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Stallings Leads Colum bus Races Jockey Standings
Jockey William Stallings holds 72 points after eight wins, 14 seconds and five thirds at Columbus Races. Wayne Anderson sits second with 49 points, followed by Jet Pacheco 43 and Nave Kingal. Five day total shows Stallings ahead as Armstrong and Coleman are suspended five days starting Sunday for Friday incidents.
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Bold Reasoning Praised For Size And Class In Trainer Quote
Trainer Nick Gonzales describes Bold Reasoning as good natured and a big eater. He argues a larger horse with class beats a smaller horse without class, noting size alone means little without refinement.
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Mark Mueller Dominates David City In Central Nebraska League
Mark Mueller three hits as Columbus edges David City 2-0 at Pawnee Park. Merchants fall to 4-7, Beirtauer the loser. Osceola holds first after a 4-3 win over Fullerton. Bel Prokop, Marion Bernt, Waldo Peterson credited with the win, Rex Grossneklaus catching. Don Potter and Barry Miller pitched for Fullerton. Miller fanned 12 with two doubles. Bob Paulson catcher. Silver Creek close to Queenla after 3-3 Geno win. Gene Kula pitched, Dick Bryant caught. Raemakers lost, Anderson caught. Tumphrey beat St. Rdwaves 4-2 with Korth and Gersich on the mound. Poul Weinholl catcher. Al Stenzel lost, Hinkel catcher.
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