Sutton Tops Giants With Fifth One Hitter
Don Sutton pitched a one hitter against the San Francisco Giants, his fifth in 12 years, tying him with Mordecai Brown Grover Cleveland Alexander and Jim Maloney for NL records. He came within four hits of a no hitter as he regained momentum after a slump.
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Boundary river fishing rights resolved between Nebraska and South Dakota
Lincoln Nebraska officials announced a long standing Missouri River boundary fishing dispute has been settled. Governors Mahoney and Merwin signed an agreement allowing residents of both states to fish the river border with a home state license. The ruling covers oxbows backwaters and chutes fed by the river with limitations for land separated segments and stream mouths. Fishermen must follow the stricter state rules if traveling through the neighbor state to reach spots.
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Ellis blanks Jays on three hitter in Texas win
Dock Ellis fired a three hit shutout to beat the Toronto Blue Jays and keep Texas in the AL West race behind solo homers by Toby Harrah and Bump Wills. Dennis Leonard added a slider led four hitter over Cleveland as Kansas City strengthened its hold in the pennant chase.
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York captures Bicentennial title in unusual fifth inning
York raced to a 5 run fifth on four hits to take a 7-5 win at Pawnee Park and clinch the Bicentennial Baseball League crown. Columbus stranded 16 runners as York’s late rally erased a strong start by Wardinger, with Busse sealing the win in relief.
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Rams Trade Linebacker Reynolds to Buccaneers
In Fullerton California the Losea Rams traded linebacker Jack Reynolds to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an in future draft choice.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Westchester Classic opens with uncertain top performers
In Harrison New York on day one of the Westchester Classic Miller Barber and Andy North share the lead at one under par with early shots, while stars like Jack Nicklaus Tom Watson and Lanny Wadkins struggle to find form. Nicklaus salvages a 71 as the field meanders through a windy Thursday.
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Charles Canty
Grier Jones
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Angelo Arges
Barber
North
Huskers Hold First Practice For 1977 Season
Nebraska Cornhuskers began their 1977 campaign with two hour morning and two hour afternoon conditioning sessions. Coach Tom Osborne said players reported in good physical condition as they trained in sweat clothes on the freshmen and game fields at Memorial Stadium. No pads worn yet, with future sessions planned for Sunday or Monday.
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Memorial Stadium
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Champs Ousted In Eastpitch Softball Thriller At Gerrard Park
Terry Korth doubled in the ninth to lift Art's Tavern of St Ben to a 54 win over Mimick Construction in Mimick's Eastpitch tournament. Ron Pfeifer scored the decisive run on a double after reaching base on an error. Mimick's committed seven errors as Bill Mimick and Dwight Loseke led the visitors with three and two hits. Other games saw R and M Bar defeat Lark Lounge 8 5 Centennial Cattle blank Bachelor's 6 1 and Schumacher Irrigation overpower Avenue Bar 16 1. Chris All hit two homers for Centennial Roger Goedeken belted a grand slam for Schumacher and Dave Marron had three hits with a homer for Avenue Bar.
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Kearney State Antelopes Drill to Open Aug 29
KEARNEY Neb UP I reports football practice for the Kearney State Antelopes will begin Tuesday Aug 29. Coach Claire Boroff says the team will likely be last to start drills but aims for a Sept 17 opener at Augustana. He has 41 lettermen and asked 30 more players, plus 60 freshmen, to report. The Antelopes are picked to repeat as Central States Intercollegiate Conference champions. Boroff notes the recognition may intensify conference competition.
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