South’s aerial bombs sink North in Shrine Bowl 14 to 0
Barry Blue and Mike Simmons fueled a 14 point South win at Lincoln Memorial Stadium before 27,781. Blue and Simmons connected on two touchdowns and Blue kicked two extra points in a low scoring contest dominated by defense and special teams. Injuries affected both sides as North and South battled for dominance in the annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl.
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Lee Zentle
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Noble Nova wins Columbus Futurity at Agriculture Park
Noble Nova a Navarulla filly out of Duchess Kay won the sixth Columbus Futurity before a large crowd at Agriculture Park. Ridden by William Stallings and owned by Gatton W. Ford, the front runner beat nine rivals to claim the richest juvenile stake in Columbus history, earning 2,800 from a 3,200 purse.
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Navarulla
Duchess Kay
Columbus
Agriculture Park
Gatton W. Ford
Valley
William Stallings
Heroval
Annuuuel Ag
Paul Kealing
Little Sac
Paul W. Eggers
Dakota Vilo
Golden Gold
Kelly Blue
Larry
Butch) Staroscik
Wayne Anderson
Daily
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Jerry Rettele
Mr. Morn
Marvin Coleman
Carlson Irwin win Sunday alibi scotch doubles at Columbus Bowl
Carlson Irwin posted two 650 series on Sunday night to win the alibi scotch doubles event at Columbus Bowl. Fran Carlson and Jim Irwin had a 569 scratch plus 81 handicap for 650. High individual games included 224, 253 by Carlson Irwin, with Wunderlich and Lusche at 233 and 236. Several other teams posted strong scores, no jackpot shots were converted, next sweeper at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Columbus Bowl
Walt Junghoene
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Gloris Muth
Bel Trebwasser
Sheila Stone
Jerry Wulderlich
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Aiin
Eldon Christensen
Barb
Badge
Gary Badge
Asche
Walt ‘Jimghoene
Corky Cave
Jerry Wonderlan
Fran Henderson
Opening round drama at Columbus Softball Tournament heats up
Softball action at Ure Vang League Field in Pawnea Park opened with Mel’s TV defeating Colan 8-3 and Stinton beating R and M Bar 6-0. Hadar edged Dales 1-0 and Sahara Lounge shut out G’Neill Phato 4-0. Postponements push two games to Wednesday August 26, with more matchups lined up for Friday and Tuesday rounds.
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Kathy Ahern Wins Southgate Open at SeaWood
Kathy Ahern captured the Southgate Open Invitational at Leawood South Country Club with a two-under 214, finishing two shots ahead of Judy Rankin who shot 214 to place third. Rankin’s eagle miss on the 16th led to a late rally by Ahern, the Phoenix, Ariz. native who turned pro at 17.
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Red rookie Gullett fans six straight Mets in key rout
The 19 year old lefty Don Gullete of Lyon Kentucky relieved to strike out six straight Mets, tying a league record while leading Cincinnati to a 7 9 victory that narrowed the gap with Pittsburgh and kept the Reds atop the division chase.
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New York
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Los Angeles
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Pillsbur Plu Ts
Fish Moves On Land Climbing Perch Travels Overland
A climbing perch native to Asia and Africa is described as a land traveler with special breathing organs and distinctive gill covers used like crutches to roam overland in search of a new habitat.
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Asia
Africa
Weber rolls three 400 games in Houston tourney
Dick Weber of St. Louis rolled three 400 games in a Houston tournament, the veteran bowler achieving a rare feat as the field produced high scores throughout the event.
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Houston
Tex
Dick Weber
St. Louis
Veteray
Rick Fa
Browns Unchanged Offense Eyes Stronger Defense in New Conference
Cleveland Browns will keep their ball control ground game led by LeRoy Kelly and Bill Nelson, as they move into the American Conference with Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Coach Blanton Collier seeks a tougher defense, boosting pressure on the passer and shoring up the line with rookies and veterans amid position battles.
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Cleveland Browns
Blanton Collier
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Baltimore Colts
NFL
LeRoy Kelly
Bill Nelson
Collier
Tmiye
Dae Jones
Bill Yanear
Retired holdouts return as Kapp leads Vikings
NFL exhibition action fuels the crash program toward the regular season. Joe Kapp, the last of the retired holdouts, and the Vikings faced Houston as Gary Cuozzo stepped in with two TD passes. Other results include Baltimore over Denver, Rams over Raiders, Detroit over New Orleans, and Miami beating San Francisco with Warfield scoring on a Griese pass.
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Lance Alworth
Chicago Bears Tonight
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Steve Owns
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John Rauch
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Silver Creek blanks Osceola in Central Nebraska League win
Silver Creek defeated Osceola 8-0 Sunday in the Central Nebraska League as Gene Kula limited Osceola to seven hits in the shutout. Osceola finished 0-1 in the game and ends its season with Dale of Columbus next. Silver Creek ends 8-4.
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al Stenzel
al Hinkel
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Swith
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Avco Classic Rain Delays Final Round at Pleasant Valley
Heavy rain at Pleasant Valley Country Club halted the Avco Classic after 54 holes. Billy Casper held the lead at eight under par 206, with Dave Hill Dan Sikes Jin Colbert and Tom Weiskopf tied at 209 for the final round.
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Dave Fib
Dan Sikes
Jin Colbert
Tom Weiskopf
Lou Graham
Larry Ziegler
Bobby Mitchell
Chuck Courtney
RH. Sikes
Tom Aycock
Kerri Haaper
Dave Eichelberger
Omaha doubles up Evansville to lead Eastern Division
Omaha swept a doubleheader at Rosenblatt Stadium to pull three games ahead in the American Association Eastern Division. In the first game Omaha won 4 11 innings as Galen Cisco delivered the deciding hit with a double off Jim Nettles’ glove, scoring the winning run after one out in the 11th. The nightcap finished 6-5 with Steve McMillan driving in the go ahead run in the second game.
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Rosenblatt Stadium
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Jim Nettles
Steve McMillan
Betting gains mark two weeks at Columbus track
Attendance climbed to 97,392 over 10 racing days as mutuel handle reached 1,698,053 this season, with 5,752 fans on Saturday and 295,904 in mutuels. Weather and wagering incentives drive the boom. Stallings climbs in jockey standings while post positions show No 4 and No 1 leading winners and money finishes.
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602 Series Tops at Boulevard Lanes
Gayle and Dee Mueller led Sunday evening TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes with a 602 series and games of 204 218 100. Runners-up were Harry Starvee and Roxanne Kromland 602, Bill Voigilander and Marilyn Buhl 593, Norm Kumimetz and Doris Kumimetz 590, Leon Miller and Jane Miller 578. High games went to Randy and Judy Krumland 216, the Kumimetzes 220, Rich and LaJean Morgan 220, Starzec and Krumland 228. Randy and Judy Krumland won the 500 sweeper drawing and will face the next draw winner for a KETY appearance in Omaha.
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Boulevard Lanes
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Roxanne Kromland
Bill Voigilander
Marilyn Buhl
Norm
Doris Kumimetz
Leon
Jane Miller
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29 Lettermen Out for Husker Drills
Lincoln Nebraska 29 lettermen attend the start of fall drills for the Nebraska Cornhuskers as two a days begin. Coach Hob Devaney points to possible issues at center, offensive guard, and defensive end while the opener against Wake Forest is set for September 12 at home and the first road game on September 19 at Southern California.
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Columbus Sectus
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Bantner captures amateur meet at Benson Park
Omaha Burke coach Dick Bantner posted a three under par 89 to win the 1970 1M Amateur Golf Tournament at Benson Park. He finished 243 for 72 holes, with Phil White of Omaha second at 271 and Ty Borman of Council Bluffs third at 288 in the final round.
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Huskers Open Drills With Columbus Roster Strong
Huskers practice underway with Columbus players Bomberger Kosch Blahak and Deyke reporting for action. Bomberger seeks fullback role after surgery while Kasch will play defense. Blahak Deyke, sophs, vie for defensive spots as local stars look to buoy NU in coming seasons. Third Week Columbus Races meet nears close September 7 with rising betting and attendance noted.
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Bill Bomberger
Bill Kosch
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Tom Deyke
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