US wins first gold as Holum leads 1500m triumph
Dianne Holum carried the US flag at the XI Winter Games opening and won gold in the 1500 meter short track. She clocked 1 minute 20.85 seconds, breaking the Olympic record as rivals Stein Kaiser and Atje Keulen-Deelstra took silver and bronze. Russia beat the US in hockey, Sweden led the round robin, and other events saw Koulanava win two golds in cross country and Solberg defend the biathlon title.
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Sweden
Trussia
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Czechoslovakia
Galina Koulanava
Magnar Solberg
Norway
Misz Koulacova
Marjana Kajus- Maa
Finland
Helena Sikolova
Solberg
Plingjorg Kar Whe
East Germany
Lers-Goran Arvidson
Martha Rockwell
Mutney
Peter Karns
Jackson Hale
Wyo
Start Sorts By Paul Ernst March Madness
The district basketball action heats up with Lincoln hosting the state meet as eight teams compete in Hastings district play. Discoverers face Grand Island then Hastings, with Lakeview and Scotus seeded one and two aiming for a Lincoln finals. Surprises loom as clubs stumble or meet early.
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Shoemaker reaches 1500th Santa Anita win milestone
Will Shoemaker earns his 1500th victory at Santa Anita, adding to a career total of 6204 wins over 22 years. He rode Market Dr. to triumph in the fifth race as Santa Anita boosts his landmark win count. Lat te Salute captured the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita for $43,250, with Laffit Pincay Jr aboard the runner. Urgent Message set a Gulfstream track record in 1:40.25 for 11 and 16 miles, and paid $140. Son Clancy won the feature at the Fair Grounds as Bowie and Marvin Vessitr won the main event.
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Urgent Message
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Madame Ching A Widow Pirate Who Commanded A Fleet
The widow of the Chinese pirate Ching seized control of his fleet in the 1800s and harassed regional coasts. Madame Ching wielded power over 500 junks with thousands of sailors, later seeking a pardon and shifting to a safer, sinugal life.
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Madame Ching
Senator urges law to curb ticket scalping at events
LINCOLN UPI Senator William F Swanson of Lincoln urged a bill LB I 744 to outlaw selling event tickets for more than face value. A fine up to 1000 dollars or one year in jail would apply. Swanson argued the practice harms free enterprise and fuels a black market while promising enforcement to curb open ads for premium tickets. Also discussed were LB 1248 and LB 1249 clarifying pretrial release law for judges and pretrial agencies.
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UPI
William F. Swanson
University of Nebraska
Sianson
Judiciary Committee
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Omaha
Richard
Proud
Humphrey pin winners told by event report
The women's fly tournament concluded with Jeanie Engel winning the all events trophy posting 1 603 including handicap. Sharon Heesacker led scratch at 1 475 while Steiger Gals won the team event with 2 652, followed by Seven-Up and others. Individual event leaders included Kate Korth 611 and Nora Luelkenhaus 872. Doubles saw Patsy Badie and Frances Waite 116, with Engel and Olson 1 151 nearby.
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Sharon Heesacker
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Cubs Sign Three Players Amid Roster Push
Chicago Cubs announce the signings of outfielder Jim Hickman infielder Carmen Fanzone and pitcher Larry Gura as they close in on completing their roster. Hickman posted a .256 batting average with 1960 homers and RBIs last season. Fanzone homered 28 times for Tacoma and Gura went 8-1 in Tacoma play.
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Larry Gura
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Fanzone
Cats
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Gura
Gibson Leonard Hall of Fame selection noted for Negro league stars
New York UPI reports Leonard Gibson and Walter Johnson were highlighted as hall of fame inductees. Gibson earned unanimous selection while Leonard gained seven ballots, part of a special committee honoring pre 1947 Negro League players.
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UPI
Josh Gibson
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
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Senators
Caliher
Clark Griffith
Baseball
Mail of Fame
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Waller
Buck
Leonard
Ansie
Gibson
Satchel Paige
Rangers Sign Texas College Pitcher From California
Arlington Texas UPI reports Texas Rangers signed Im Oyen a 10 year old right handed pitcher from San Jose City College as the Rangers No 1 draft pick. He struck out 107 batters in 108 innings in semi pro ball.
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UPI
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San Jose
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City College
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Rangers
Titles decided in men's city pin tournament
Deano's Diner of the Centennial League posted a scratch team record in the 33rd annual men's bowling tournament at Boulevard Janes. The Deano's squad won scratch honors with 2,958, erasing the former mark of 2,042. Behrens finished third. Ski Lounge was runner up in handicap with 3,023. George Engel led scratch singles with 647, while Larry Bomberger won handicap with 699. Next year's event moves to Columbus Bowl.
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Late bucket nips Scotus fresh 47 45
David City Aquinas freshmen tipped Columbus Scotus 47 45 on Monday. Scotus was led by late feeds and Greg Grubaugh with 17 points, Jay Lucke and Conrad Slusarski seven each, Hoffman Schumacher Toof scoring varied. Rick Burns led the Monarchs with 14. Shamrocks open Centennial Conference tournament against Omaha Paul VI Friday at Holy Name Gymnasium.
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Shamrocks
Omaha
Paul VI
Holy Name Gymnasium
West scores 33 as Lakers beat Knicks 107 102
Jerry West hits 33 as the Lakers top the Knicks 107 102 to push their record to 46 7. Gail Gowdrigh leads New York with 36. Other NBA results include Milwaukee over Buffalo, Chicago over Cleveland, Golden State over Baltimore, Phoenix over Philadelphia, Seattle over Houston, and Portland over Cincinnati in a doubleheader.
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Cavs
Nate Thurmond
Los Angeles
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Archie Clark
Hal Greer
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Connie Harkins
Aerni's 232 Leads Boulevard Bowling Action
Aerni rolled a 232 game at Boulevard in the Dale Electronics Men s League west action. Willets added 203, Abernathy 401 in series, DoolITTLE led in series with 48. Wirewound 5 won team honors with a 84 game and 2 528 total in a busy lane report.
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Dale Electronics
Boulevard Lants
Dale Loop
Chuck Willets
Dan Abernathy
Don Doolittle
Svent
Jaz Kamm
Ani Bomberger
Mary Lehr
Bill
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Henke
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Lucy Hallman
Mary
Insects Make Up The Let Of Grasshopper Mouse In Nebraska
Insects compose a notable portion of the diet of the grasshopper mouse, a species common in Nebraska. The finding highlights the mouse’s insectivorous feeding pattern and its role in local ecosystems.
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