Osborne says LSU opener is toughest since 1969
Lincoln, Neb UPI Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said the September 11 game at Baton Rouge against LSU may be the toughest season opener since 1969. He noted returning talent and depth, cautioned against early title talk, and outlined the 37 lettermen and key positions as fall drills begin.
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Races at Columbus State Fairgrounds Friday August 20 1976
Thoroughbred race cards list eight races at Columbus Nebraska with purses from 1600 to 2400 dollars. Entries feature multiple horse names and weights across maidens claiming and allowance events for ages two to four and up, with several jockeys and owners noted.
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Curry ties for second in National Junior PGA meet
In Orlando at Walt Disney World Cathy Curry moves into a four way tie for second on 160 after the second round in rain. Michele Jordan Deanie Wood and Nancy-17 also near the top as Patty Pichon leads with 159. In Connecticut Dave Stockton shoots 64 to lead the Greater Hartford Open field of 144 at TPC Weather
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Punt Pass and Kick contest returns nationwide next month
More than a million boys and girls are expected to register at Ford dealerships through September 10 for the 16th annual PP and K competition. Budgets, ages 8 to 13, no fee, no body contact, and a tips book aid first registration. Local winners progress through six levels to district and national championships.
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Columbus Merchants Rally To Beat Gibbon In Tourney
A six run fourth inning and solo homers by Ron Ziola and Dave Lindgren propelled Columbus Merchants to an 8-5 win over host Gibbon in the Gibbon Invitational. Columbus advances to face Shelton or Smith Center next.
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Osceola Clinches Bicentennial Title With 15-6 Win Over Seward
Osceola blasted Seward 15 to 6 to clinch the Bicentennial League Championship in the final game of a two game series. Bob Parminter hit a three run homer in the second as Bill Parminter earned the win with six hits allowed. Osceola collected 15 hits led by Parminter Stallings Houderscheldt and Prokup. Osceola advances to semi finals against Boelus while Seward sees its season end.
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Favorites day at Columbus races yields top payout
A heat soaked crowd of 3,061 watched favorites win key races at Columbus downs. Napier Brothers owned Tally Namin paid 17 20 after Ner vewracking and John Pensick’s Johnie Fleet paid 8 20 in race four. Allen Hill and Fred Ecoffey rode two winners as total betting topped 219 404, beating last year’s 213 854.
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Tough defense lifts Rams as Cathy near Junior PGA at Disney World
In Los Angeles, the Rams ranked second in NFL total defense behind Minnesota and first in scoring defense, allowing 135 points in 14 games. Cathy Curry is competing in the National Junior PGA championships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, trailing by one stroke. Bill Curry notes Ed Kavanaugh is Del Rio Country Club manager in Modesto, where Cathy played recently. John Sanders named Nebraska assistant baseball coach after two years at Arizona Western College. he previously coached at Chemeketa Community College and Northern Colorado.
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Youth Games Open Nine to Fifteen Basketball Start
Boston hosts the 10th United States Youth Games opening ceremonies with a parade of 1,000 athletes and bands. Basketball begins tonight at Tufts University with other sports set for Medford campus over five days.
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