Fidrych Shines in Four-Star Display Against White Sox
Mark Fidrych matching his season hype silenced critics as he limited Chicago to five hits in a 3-1 victory, his 15th win, completing a sweep of AL clubs. The feature performance drew high praise from Paul Richards who lauded Fidrych’s three speeds and control despite histrionics.
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Halicki and Burris Turn Around Midseason Form
Burris earned his seventh win in eight starts since the All Star break guiding the Cubs past the Astros 5-1 with Madlock driving in four, while Halicki limited the Mets 7-1 on eight hits aided by a sixth inning rally.
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Horseshoe meet results at Central City Merrick County Fair
The Central City Merrick County Fair Horseshoe Tournament crowned singles champions across classes A to E-1. Class A-1 winner Leland Gecht with runners-up Willard Liedeke and Pollard Jensen. Class B-1 champion Louie Tomeck with Joe Novotny and Rhoden as top places. Class C-1 winner Rolly Johnson followed by Phil Ernst and Don Branting. Class D-1 Terry Boss. Class E-1 Terry Blaser.
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Willard Liedeke
Pollard Jensen
Louie Tomeck
Joe Novotny
Rhoden
Rolly Johnson
Phil Ernst
Don Brantinges
Terry Boss
Paul Sack
R. Olson
Terry Blaser
Fred Butts
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Bowling Boulevard Lanes League Results Summary
Centennial League led by Joe Kar nick with 228 and 619 series. Gary Oakeson posted 619, Harry Starzic 608, while Godfathers Pizza and Wunderlich Catering combined for 911 and 2 685 respectively. Wednesday Night Mixed featured Wilma Krumland 179 Shiv Gottschall 466 Stan Gottschall 210 R Krumland 556 and Easy Pickens 1 915.
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Omaha Royals Clinch Tie For East Title With 7 3 Win
First baseman Frank Ortenzio drove in three runs with two doubles as the Omaha Royals beat Indianapolis 7 3 to clinch at least a tie for the American Association east division title. Ortenzio doubled in runs in the first and two more in the second to spark a 5 0 lead. Gary Lance improved to 10 10 with the win as Omaha moved within one victory or an Iowa loss of clinching a playoff spot against Denver in the east division champion’s home.
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Niekro
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UPI
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Royals
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Baseball leaders and scores from the American and National Leagues
A sports roundup listing top pitchers and hitters with earned run averages and strikeout counts, plus game box scores across the American and National Leagues. Highlights include Ryan and Tanana leading strikeouts, Niekro topping wins, and multiple team results with scores and HRs.
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Palmer
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Broken Bow and Deshler Win Quarterhorse Racing Dates
Nebraska State Racing Commission grants Deshler 17 racing days and Broken Bow 16 for summer meets. Deshler races run July 1 to August 6. Broken Bow August 17 to September 10 with Sunday racing debated but requires local vote. McCook had requested dates but no approval given. if awarded, McCook dates will differ from Deshler and Broken Bow.
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Nebraska Signs Left Handed Pitcher Art Serasinski
The University of Nebraska announced that Art Serasinski a 6 1 left handed pitcher from St. Clair Shores Michigan signed a scholarship to attend the university.
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Speedy Rick Wins at Columbus Races in Photo Finish
Don Conyers of Columbus sees his horse Speedy Rick repeat victory at Columbus Races, ridden by Judy Slane, finishing ahead of Cozies Bay and Be A Song. Payoffs ran $13.80, $7, and $4.60 with a crowd of 3,344 wagering $227,612, up from last year.
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Cozies Bay
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Hat returned after four years to Nebraska fan
Victor Wendelin a 71 year old Nebraska fan receives his $20 red felt hat four years after it was stolen at an Iowa State Nebraska game in Ames Iowa A note from Doak Medchill explains the hat was given to him by a friend The hat is now sent from Madison Wisconsin and Wendelin plans to wear it again at the Sept 11 game in Baton Rouge Louisiana
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Hoeman Wins Class Trophy at Chrysler Show
Terry Hoeman of Columbus takes the first place trophy in the 1949 to 1954 Chrysler and DeSoto class. Hoeman serves as secretary of the Nebraska Region, with three other Nebraska Region members also winning trophies for their cars.
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