Juniors extend win streak with sweep of Lincoln clubs
Columbus American Legion Juniors defeated First National Bank and Ramco to push their unbeaten run to 12 and improve to 13-3. Led by Steve Wieser and Ron Waltere, the Juniors built a 5 run lead in game one and completed a 35 sweep of the doubleheader at Pawnee Park Field, with Saalfeld pitching well in Sunday action as Wieser added key hits.
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Omaha All-Stars Tie German Team In Soccer
The Omaha All-Stars played to a 2-2 draw with a touring Hanover German side before 2400 at Boys Town. Omaha led 2-1 at halftime after a 1-0 first half, but the Germans equalized with two quick goals. The German squad continues to Denver after beating an Minneapolis all-star team 2-1 earlier.
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Margaret Court to rest ankle, may miss Irish Open
Wimbledon reports Margaret Court injured her left ankle during the All England Championship campaign. Doctors warn further play could endanger her career though she plans to try for the US Open at Forest Hills in September. John Newcombe wins Wimbledon, while critics note lower attendance and a subdued atmosphere at this year’s tournament.
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Humphrey gals win softball tourney here
Humphrey's softball team won the Nebraska Little Ladies League Tournament held Sunday at the Little League diamond. Dales finished second after a 16-2 loss to Humphrey, while Pizza Hut claimed third with several forfeits from Garrison City and Bellwood also forfeiting.
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Major League Leaders Run Batted In and Pitching Highlights
National League leaders include Perez Cin al Williams Chip H Agron Carty Atland Beach Cin with strong RBI totals. American League top RBI figures list Parnell Bait 65 Killebrew Minn 83 Morton Det 61 Oliva Minn 59 Mowart Wash 8. Pitching leaders show Simpson Cin IL Seaver NY 125 Merditt Cin 136 Gibson SF 12-5 Terry SF 12-8. American League note Hunter Gak 14-5 McNally Palmer Hart Wright Cal 12-1 Perry Minn 12-6
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Reputations built on performance by Milton Richman
Louis Armstrong celebrated on his birthday by 7,009 fans as a TV interview probes fame. The piece links reputations in sports to consistent performance, citing Cassius Clay and Denny McLain as examples. It notes McLain’s anxiety upon rejoining Detroit and the challenge of restoring past stature.
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Columbus Midget Reds top David City 5 4 in league game
Duane Henry pitched five hits allowed and drove in runs as Columbus Midget Reds beat David City Midgets 5 4 in a Pioneer League contest. Pat Sackett and Henry had run producing singles, Al Gustafson added two RBIs with a second inning double, while errors hampered David City early. Columbus improves to 4 5 on the season and 2 4 in the league division. next games are at Pawnee Park Wednesday and at Schingler Thursday.
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Dick Gersib Dominates DC in One-Hit Win for Dale Club
Dick Gersib struck out 13 David City batters and allowed one hit as Columbus Dale defeated David City 9 to 0. Teammates Bill Moore Nick Van Dyke and Doug Burlington Rice had two hits each while Van Dyke Bullington and Mike Ernst doubled.
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Turf heat sparks talk of new baseball gear
Sport Shorts notes artificial turf runs hot with afternoon readings near 160 degrees in St. Louis. Cubs benefit from a night game as players seek cooler footwear. Reds open newest park with best lighting. All-Star game slated there. Pirates next plan a new park. A batter from Lincoln breaks his bat in a Sunday strikeout incident.
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Friday Double At Ak-Sar-Ben Results Summary
UPI reports Ak-Sar-Ben racing on Friday with two daily doubles. First race payouts Gemulator Jeanie Baby and Classy Kid finished in order. Second race winners Lucky Para Dice Blue Myth and Nebraska Jim paid, yielding a daily double total of 48 dollars.
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Big Football Players From New York Remembered
UPI reports on legendary gridiron athletes from New York noting their college era heights and weights. The piece recalls players from the 1960s and early eras with measurements like 5 11 and 183 pounds, and another figure listed as 5 9½ and 167 pounds, reflecting historical size trends in elite football talent.
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Simpson Dominates With Tenth Straight Win In NL Clash
Reds rookie Wayne Simpson pitched a four hitter for his 10th consecutive victory and 13th in 14 decisions, drawing praise from teammate Johnny Bench who said he’d rather catch the fireballer than hit. Bench lauds the right-hander’s fastball as unpredictable, bending, sinking, and sailing. Other NL games saw the Dodgers blank the Giants, Mets edge Phillies, Pirates top Cubs, Padres nip Braves, and Cardinals beat Expos. In AL action, Washington swept a twinbill from the Yankees, Baltimore blanked Detroit, Chicago beat Cleveland, California defeated Oakland, and Milwaukee edged Kansas City.
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Mudras beat Anthony's 1 0 as Warthen hurls third no hit
Dan Warthen, a North High School senior, pitched his third no hit of the summer for Mudras in a Junior Legion game against Anthony's. One run scored on a disputed home run by Ron Morrison after a ground rule dispute. Jerry Gomez took the loss for Anthony's.
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Ak-Sar-Ben Race Day Results Finalized
Ak-Sar-Ben hosted a double final day with race results led by Shama's Kathi in the first race at odds 7.00 and 3.00. Wayside Inn won the second race with varied payouts, daily double numbers 1-4 yielded $30.00.
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Ravasi Guided Dodgers To pennants and world titles
In his 16 years as general manager of the Dodgers before joining the Padres E J Buzzie Ravasi built a legacy of six National League pennants and four world championships with the Dodgers and his earlier Brooklyn and Los Angeles teams.
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Buzzie” Ravasi
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Dutch Luchtel ace on No 11 at Elks Country Club
Dutch Luchtel scored a hole in one on the Elks Country Club No 11 Sunday using a firedro gifted to notch an ace on the 41 yard hole. He played with Vince Jones Bill Haganson and Herb Bivins.
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Lonborg to make trip with Bosox
Red Sox pitcher Tom Lonborg pitched batting practice again and will join the upcoming road trip. Activation remains uncertain as he has been on the disabled list with shoulder trouble for nearly a month, though he has shown decent form in bullpen and BP sessions.
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