Twins Give-Away Focuses Sink Into Standings
Minnesota Twins have surged with daily giveaways, potentially threatening the American League West title. after a nine game slide they won three straight before Thursday’s 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees. Leo Cardenas homered for the Yankees, while Mel Stottlemyre and the Mets-style rally highlighted the late innings.
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Baseball Standings and Leaders From Major Leagues
Standings and season leaders across the American and National Leagues listed by players and teams. Notable names include Guston Rose Millan Willis Tolan Vekinn in the National League and Yiraki Olivia Smith Jamesn Apricio san Pinlla F Ronen Harpr Tosse Horton in various positions. Home run, runs batted in, and pitching records show top Cin and Bos performers with several star players.
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Husker football photo day and roster notes in preview
Husker football heads to photo day on Sunday with Coach Devane inviting four players to join a squad listing 29 linemen. Notable names include Bill Kosch Joe Blabak Tom Deyke and Bill Bomberger. Practice begins Monday with two sessions daily at 9 am and 3 pm.
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Ecoffey leads jockey standings at Columbus Races
Fred Ecoffey topped the Columbus Races standings with 74 points, taking the No. 1 mark for the first time this year. Terry Barnes fell to second with 71, Wayne Anderson third at 68, and Larry Turner moved up to fifth behind William Stallings as the field tightens.
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Eagles and Bills Clash in Buffalo Interconference Tuneup
Eagles visit the Bills in Buffalo in a key interconference showdown as Philadelphia, 6-4-1 in preseason, seeks a fifth straight win against an injury-riddled Bills squad still chasing a quarterback. Rebuilding teams feature Bills backs and Davis era quarterback options while Eagles placekickers Moseley and Baker vie for trust.
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Fresh football meeting set for Monday at Columbus JH
Freshmen interested in playing football this year are to report for a short meeting on Monday at 10 30 am at Columbus Junior High School. Physical cards will be handed out and a discussion on rules and scheduling will be held. Check out will take place Tuesday with practice starting on Wednesday.
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Bears showing progress Chicago up
The 1970 Chicago Bears, under Coach Jim Dooley, show improvement after two exhibition games. He notes a much improved defense and cautious optimism for an improved passing game, with key gains from rookies and offseason acquisitions shaping the lineup. The club aims higher than 1969, potentially reaching .500.
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Columbus horse wins feature at Jure Park Thursday
Triple Springs from the MEAT Stable at Columbus won the Nebraska Restaurant Association Purse feature at Jure Park. Hidden by Fred Bedford and trained by John Pensick, the eight year old best mare outballed Dakota Brownie in the stretch to win by a nose. The day drew 3,501 fans with a mutuel handle of 154,107 dollars.
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Sikes Leads Avco Classic After Strong Opening Round
Don Sikes shot a six under 66 to take a two stroke lead in the Avco Classic at Blessant Valley. Billy Casper tied atop a 68 as rain and wind slowed the field in the opening round, with 26 players posting 72 to start the $160,000 event.
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North and South clash in regional all star basketball game
Lincoln hosts an all star game as Gene Harmon and Dave Kincaid lead the North squad with Rick Brown and Joe Balus among alternates and Doug Rasby back up for the Norths. South roster features Dave Rezae Mike Sitorius Cal Forrest and others from Omaha and Lincoln schools.
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Recreation area opens Saturday near Waterloo
The State Game Commission said Two Rivers State Recreation Area near Waterloo will reopen for camping on a restricted basis Saturday. The area was closed after a recent windstorm caused severe damage, and special emergency relations remain in effect.
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Fishing action in Nebraska perks up across lakes and streams
The State Game Commission reports brighter angling, with white bass and catfish activity rising at multiple sites. Panhandle lakes Ogallala and McConaughy showcase rainbow trout, walleye, and bass. Sandhills streams host Loup river Calfigh minnows. Nishnara and Spencer Dam yield catfish. Missouri River area sees catfish near Nishvara. Gavins Point tailwaters report carp and catfish. other reservoirs like Pibel Medicine Creek Enders and Red Willow show bass, catfish, and walleye activity as night crawlers and artificial baits prove effective.
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Gals softball tourney continues with late winners bracket clash
Humphrey and Hellwood clash tonight in the Columbus Girl's Invitational in Pawnee Park near Memorial Stadium at 3 p.m. Other teams chase survival as one loss crews battle. Pizza Mut faces Dales at 6 p.m. Columbus Family plays Long Branch at 7 36 p.m. Finals set for Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Royals Sign Pelz to Major League Contract
Kansas City Royals sign 17 year old right handed pitcher Paul Pelz of Kansas City Missouri to a major league contract. Pelz went 11-2 for Nets High School this year with three no hitters.
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B D Raiders Rout Duncan in Girls Softball Action
The B D Raiders crushed Duncan 25 to 5 on Wednesday with Marge Gdowski earning the win. Gdowski added a homer along with Shirley Wessel, and Janelle Benedict hit three triples. Pat Schumacher took the loss for Duncan as heavy hitters Diane Frososki, Miss Schumacher, and Kathy Horach drove extras. A rematch is set for 7 p.m. August 27 at Duncan.
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K C Pony League Tournament Hosted by Columbus Knights
Knights of Columbus Council No. 35 in Columbus will host the Nebraska K Pony League Tournament on August 23 at the Pony League diamond. Teams from West Point Hastings and Grand Island qualified through district play. First game at 1 p m with finals at 4 p m. If rain moves games to August 38. No admission charged and the public is invited. Tony Schieffer is tourney director.
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