Jackie Robinson's legacy seen through Rachel's memories
UPI recounts 30 years since Jackie Robinson broke color barriers in major leagues. Rachel Robinson recalls their UCLA meeting, his rapid rise with the Dodgers and Montreal, Hall of Fame honors, and his steadfast commitment to Black people and children. Her Stamford life, family, and leadership of the Jackie Robinson Development and Management Corporations frame a lasting tribute.
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Nets Rally Past Jazz In Overtime Thriller
Bubble Hawkins starring for the New York Nets scored 4 points and fueled a 93-89 overtime win over New Orleans after a 79-79 regulation tie. Hawkins delivered late plays inclining Kim Hughes and a key three point play to seal the victory as Pete Maravich sat out with a minor injury.
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Osten captures three titles in Columbus Women’s City Tourney
Gloria Osten dominates Boulevard Lanes finals with a 620 handicap singles win and top all events scores 1664 scratch and 1808 handicap. Sheila Stone led high scratch 595, with Osten also taking all events titles. Other results include doubles led by Sargent and Lebens 1164 handicap, and Class A/B team placements.
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Connie Braychi
Royette Williams
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Connie Kraycki
Bowling Boulevards Lanes Scores And Winners Noted
Bowling Boulevard Lanes results list many bowlers with scores across divisions including Speed Queen Gloria Muth 717 523 and Joan Walker 500. Other notable entries include P Wieser 214 201 George Halte 217 Mike Sterup 219 and R Larsen 540 Ed Zimmer 537. Several splits and high game awards are noted with channel seven roll-off winners.
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Rod Hoeft
Tim Neemeyer
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Karen Jokers
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Monroe Advances to Crossroads semifinal with Marquette ouster
Monroe outworked fourth seed Marquette toward a semifinal berth in the Crossroads Conference girls tournament. Kim Kummer led Monroe with 17 points, Barb Blaser added 16, while Marquette’s Julie Danhauer scored 16 for the opponents.
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Deb O'Brien
Hardville
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Marl Flowler
Jody Timmons
Dee Rasmussen
Field set for C-10 boys meet at Central City
Central City high school hosts the C-10 district boys basketball tournament with Fullerton Osceola Genoa St Edward Stromsburg Cedar Rapids Newman Grove Palmer seeded. First rounds Feb 21 22 at 7 and 8 30 p m with semifinals Feb 24 and finals Feb 25. Tickets 1.50 adults 1 students.
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Palmer
Central City High School
Nebraska Schools Activities Association
Bears sign free agent Terry Egerdahl
The Chicago Bears announce the signing of defensive back Terry Egerdahl a 23 year old free agent who played college football at Minnesota Duluth He was Minnesota's sixth round draft pick but cut from the squad in August.
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Water shortage worries Nebraska waterfowl and hunting outlook
The piece notes five months with minimal moisture and concerns over Platte River flow in Colorado Wyoming and Nebraska. It cites Terry Gaver on western river lows and lake levels shrinking. It warns last year’s fowl cholera and cold weather dampening pheasant and quail populations and urges rain to prevent drought and aid hunting seasons.
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McGuire Reaches 500 Wins At South Carolina
Frank McGuire celebrated his 500th victory in 27 seasons as a head coach after South Carolina beat The Citadel 85-66 at Carolina Coliseum. He received cakes a silver tray and a jersey reading McGuire 500. He said he plans to pursue his next 500 wins.
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Hope Classic leads share round one with three atop
Rik Massengale Bruce Lietzke and Alan Tapie lead the five round Hope Classic after the opening round at Indian Wells Massengale shot 64 and Lietzke 67 with Tapie tied for the lead Tapie needs a strong finish in palm springs as he seeks a bigger payoff this season
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