Midget Reds win Grand Island tourney title
Columbus Midget Reds defeated host Grand Island 74 in the Sunday final to capture the Grand Island tournament crown. Pitcher Joe Hughes held the Islanders to six hits as Columbus built a three run second inning and added four more in the fourth. Mike Leves doubled, and singles from Schumacher, Nye, and Fischer fueled the victory with key eighth inning support.
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Mal St. Paul
Virgil Harts
Mike Acini
Steve Nye
Mike Mays
Mike Leves
Johm Fischer
Jatt Schumacher
Jot Hughes
Randy Johnson
Mike Javas
St. Paul
St. Vaut
Schumtacher
Mila Levas Iischer
Mike Volek
Amedlolf
Columbus Reds
Avid
City
Colmsbus
Griedtland
Pibenee aMecay
Abe Mahe Leyes
Ohnson
Grand Sisten
Niles Leven
Alist
Leth, Oakeson, Nielsens Db
Nlavens Votre Calas Shella
Schommacher Bbe
Conad
Calentaves
Sir Paul du Coviende
Fenso Spiritas Mud IL
Leas Gal
Blues win three straight in non-conference sweep
Blues rise to three straight wins with a 19-7 victory over Lincoln First MileAmerica and solid pitching from Larry Guenther in relief of Don Telerman. Dan Steiner hit a three hit night including a fifth inning triple, while Mike Zastera and Jed Lange produced notable contributions as Columbus topped Hastings Midget and Wakefield in subsequent games.
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Columbus America Legion
Determan
Guenther
Dai
Dan Steiner
Columbus
Nave Heiner
Tom Lange
Jeff Rongish
Blues
Wakefield
Pawnee Park Stary
Carl Melliger
Vind
Fix
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Lange
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Doubler
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Leslie
Bakery Gelaampn
Harrison Clementa “Haasmith
Dan Telner
Colaba
Columbus & Lincein
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Spy Hass
Hastings
Hartings
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Steiners
Kline
Delerman
Halersa
Detarman Ty
Coumbus
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Dwennan
Guenther Iva Ipooe Peterson
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Sackett
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Colembus
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Wwe
Agar
Laas
Scagerberg
Lindstrom
Schworter
Pretliger
Fewer workers in ASCS program due to relief cutback
Washington AP reports up to 3000 fewer employees in the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service this week as Agriculture Department orders a staff reduction tied to the elimination of the Rural Environmental Assistance Program, canceled last winter.
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Washington
Agricultural Stabilization
Conservation Service
Agriculture Department
Governt
Seattle archer is champion at regional archery event
Ed Eliason of Seattle won the men’s division at the International Federation of Target Archers Tournament in Grayling Michigan with 1251 points. Fort Myers Virginia’s Williams was second with 124 and Steve Lieberman of Reading Pennsylvania placed third with 1203. Vicki Cook of Minneapolis led the women’s division with 1089 points.
Savage dies from Indianapolis crash injuries
California driver Swede Savage died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis from burns and injuries suffered in the flaming crash on the fourth turn of the 59th lap. He had been in critical condition since the race and had a history of serious crashes including a 1971 Ontario incident.
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California
Swede Savage
Methodist Hospital
Savage
Santa Ana
Calif
itls Fagle + Offenhauser
Hames
Ontario
Thomas A. Hanna
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Long Branch Benson clash delayed by rain in Creston tourney
Rain washed out the championship game at the Creston Lions Club Softball Tournament with Long Branch and Bensons of Stanton set to finish Tuesday night. Long Branch beat Albion 7-1 Friday behind Roger Catlau five hit allowed by Werbalshiemer. Benson beat Clarkson 3-0 with Gary Benson driving in all three runs on two homers while Dubsky starred. Clarkson took third by defeating Albion 4-1 with LaVern Alasiny homer and Bolin driving Albion.
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Bensons
Stanton Deadocket
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Albion
Roger Catlau
Werbalshiemer
Clarkson
Darrell Dubsky
Gary Benson
Teacher
Benson
Dubsky
LaVern Alasiny
Bolin
Albion Toa Bensons
Vey
Patriots on short end again in Tokyo girls game
In Tokyo on Sunday the John F. Kennedy girls basketball team lost 62 to 4 to Shanghai. The Chinese agency noted Shanghai relied on fast breaks and interception of passes, while JFK grabbed rebounds but struggled to defend. About 5,000 attended.
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Tokyo
Shanghai
Silver anniversary for Kennedy Airport
New York AP reports John F. Kennedy Airport celebrated its silver anniversary. Built on marshes, it has grown into one of the world’s largest facilities, employing 40,000 and serving 20.7 million passengers last year as a major departure and arrival point.
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New York
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy Airport
Elmer Layden Dies at 70 Former Notre Dame star obituary
Elmer Layden, 70, a Notre Dame legend from Iowa and one of the Four Horsemen, died Saturday at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after six months ill. Autopsy planned as figures note his 1924 national title with the Irish and later NFL and coaching roles. Survivors include family members and former associates.
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Elmer Layden
Yenport
Iowa
Poor Horsemen of
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Layden
Salwday
Northwestern University Medial Center
Harry Stubideeker
Don Miller
Jim Crowley
Ohio
Crowley
Scrantor
Maly
Cathrerral
Columbia College
Duehuque
Duquesne = University
Fitiebaugh
Lillis
National Football League
Flo
Ak Sar Ben race results show varied odds and times
At Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha Nebraska the race day results list multiple horses with final times from 1 08 to 1 47 and payoffs including First place Three Flashes 15.00 7.00 6.40 and second Our Citation 47.20 22.40 12.40. Attendance reached 23 952 and mutuel handle totaled 1 503 006.
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OMAUA
Neb
Ak-Sar- Ben
Our Citation
Langway Home
Two Star Dream
Sidney Pride
Gentle Pers
Daphne
Mil
Nasty McNair
Tobin Jac
Ellie
Winenly
Evacla
Gamille and Ee
Valle
Congressman McCollister Opposed to Any Salary Increase
Washington AP congressman McCollister declares he is totally opposed to any raise for members of Congress. He reacts to a report that a government commission might suggest raising pay from 42500 to 55005 per year. The commission, formed in 1987, may see presidential budget actions next January. He notes raises could take effect if Congress does nothing and calls for a bill requiring a public stance on any pay increase.
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Washington
McCollister
Congress
McCallister
Secretariat gains merchandising push after Arlington win
Secretariat drew thousands at Arlington Park for a nine length victory over My Gallant and boosted earnings to $670,242 from the $75,000 first prize. Willis Morris Agency planned in good taste merchandise despite fan mail surges and screening to maintain quality. Our Native finished third with Blue Chip Man trailing as Secretariat neared a potential million dollar milestone with prospects for the Whitney.
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Aly
Secretariat
Comeraok
Willisra Morris Agency, Inc
Alington Park
Helen Tweedy
Hinys
Arslington Park
Secretarial
My Gallant
Baseball notes and TV games spark late season interest
Doigers and Reds on television tonight as the Reds sweep a twin bill after a hot streak for the Dovigers. Mel Allen guests as commentator. Montreal’s Balor Moore reportedly threw 46 pitches and five walks in one inning against the Pirates, while Bert Blyleven shut down a Tigers batterless count. Baseball attendance dips but may rise with upcoming doubleheaders and near playoff pace as Cubs Dodgers Yanks lead. A breakfast garden chat notes a hail storm ruined tomatoes and wind flattened corn, signaling a poor garden year.
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Reds
Dovigers
Mel Allen
Balor Moore
Montreal
Pirates
Bert Blyleven
Twins
Tigers
Mayers
Cubs
Dodgers
Yanks
Denver Surges Ahead in Western League Standings
Denver moved one percent ahead of Wichita in the American Association Western Division while Iowa led the East by two games. Denver beat Omaha 11 to 4 and Wichita fell to Toledo 9 to 4, allowing the Bears to pass the Arps Indianapolis but Tulsa 6-1 to keep pace with Iowa as Evansville defeated Oklahoma City 12 to 6. In Johannesburg, fire trucks will be painted glow yellow but actual color import costs halted the plan.
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Wichita
Iowa
Omaha
Towa
Bears
Indianapolis
Tulsa
Evansville
Oklahoma City
Johannesburg
South Africa
Hastings blanks Columbus in league clash 8-0
Hastings blanked Columbus American Legion Juniors 8-0 on five hits. Five Columbus errors produced unearned Hastings runs. Dewayne Henry started for Columbus as Wakefield aided by late errors, while Hastings notches 12 hits and five players with two safeties. Columbus heads home to host touring Ollumwa, Iowa, with further league games at Norfolk next.
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Mark Zarbach
Columbus American Legion
Columbus
Mex Porter
Gregg Fullington
Ronald
Pil Weppler
Sovd
Wpger
Wakefield
Dewayne Henry
Ted
Jimba
Ollumwa
Iowa
Eluiral & Pan
Pawnee Park
Jagsek- Robertsor Crew
Norfolk
Foyt Wins Schaefer 500 After Race Turbulence
AJ Foyt won his first 500 mile championship race in six lean years at the Schaefer 500 in Pocono. Roger McCluskey ran out of gas on lap 199 of 200, while McCluskey led 62 laps. Foyt finished amid wrecks that slowed the pace, earning about 90000 dollars from a near 400000 purse.
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Roger McCluskey
McCluskey
al Unser
Lloyd Ruby
Wichita Falls
Tex
Mike Mosley
Clermont
Ind
Johnny Rutherford
Ft. Worth
Speedway
Daytona Beach
Fla
Bobby Unser
Jimmy Caruthers
Mario Andrett
Gary Hetlenhausen
Mark Donohue
Indianapolis
Gordon Johncock
Columbus Merchants top Schuyler for seventh win
A tight defense and strong early pitching by Mike Aerni propelled the Cotabates Merchants to a 7-5 Central Nebraska Baseball League victory over Schuyler Sunday. Aerni (4-0) went six innings before leaving to coach his Legion team. key double plays and a late single by Dana Roshols supported the win amid hot conditions.
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Rich Gaver
Aletight
Mike Aerni
Cotabates Merchants
Larry Saalfeld
Schuyler
Mike Moyer
Rick Kopecky
Randy Rech
Trofholz
Aeri
Bruce Schmidt
Schmidt
Uwow
Cirst
Dick Kunnerman
Glen Ross
Jaine Schuyler
Aerni
Secon
Chiefs win Pony League title 6-5 over Rams
Chiefs edged the Rams 6-5 to capture the 1973 Pony League. Schuyler and Columbus delivered key hits as Mark Mueller homered off a Boss pitch and Saalfeld held the mound for Columbus. Osceola, Genoa, and Humphrey also won on Sunday in the eight-team league.
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Chiefs
Rams
Schuyler
Mark Mueller
Saalfeld
Hal
Lanligs
Mayer Sattree
Schuyler Wits
Sheeg
Columbus
Jerry Clare
Larry Hanke
Clair
Mugalar
Eru
Secon
Osceola
Fullerton
Genoa
Silver Creek
Humphrey
St. Edward
Sehuyler
Columoue
Sebovidis
Mark Maauer
Milka Muellagy
Ard Saalfeld
Bob Maufek
Duc Houtek
Irningst Calumbus
Ito
Schuykr
Sumaiaary
Usha
Mestry Kuaneman
Trothol
Boy Houteks
Clureb Henke
Meyer
No-hit Lange Leads Minor League Contests
Kettle Eu Lange pitched a no hitter for the Orioles in a 24 Minor Bittle League game while Dean Francen drove in the deciding run. Lange struck out 10. Other results include White Sox over Colts 7 0, Red Sox over Royals 6 1, Dodgers over Cardinals, Indians over Tigers, Mets over Wad with various pitching decisions noted.
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Lange
Orioles
Dean Francen
Falcons
Marlinson
Crenshaw Wins Northeast Amateur by Seven Strokes
Ben Crenshaw the 21 year old from Austin Texas fired a four under par 65 Sunday to win the 12th Northeast Amateur Invitational by seven strokes at Wanamansett Country Club. His 273 total broke the tournament 18 hole record and trimmed the event record by Alan Miller in 1970. The article also notes verified observations of the black footed ferret across eight Nebraska counties in five years.
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B.I
Ben Crenshaw
Austin
Tex
Wannamossett Country Club
Alan Miller
Nebraska
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