47th All-Star tilt promises big crowd and star matchups
The Count challenges the American League as the 47th All-Star Game at Veterans Stadium looms. Montfusco and Randy Jones spearhead NL versus AL with Seaver and Fidyrn in reserve, while Rose Garvey Morgan Foster Lazinski lead the Reds and Dodgers in a tense preview of the classic clash.
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Veterans Stadium
Pust
Refusco
Rod Carew
Minnesota
George Brett
Kansas City
Montefusco
Randy Jones
San Diego
Sparky
Anderson
Jones
Tom Seaver
Mets
Mark Fidiyen
Detroit
Darrell Johnson
Right Hhander
Johnson
Compromise on Reserve Clause Ends MLB Standoff
A negotiated pact between players and owners settles the reserve clause dispute. Players would bind to teams for six years with a one year option, and the pension fund rises from 6.5 to 8 million dollars. Minimum salaries increase to 18 19 20 21 thousand across four years, with an option year and a path to free agency for players who sign for next season.
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Bowie Kuhn
UPI
Prince Charles to attend Montreal Olympics visit
Prince Charles plans a visit to the Montreal Olympics with a July 23 to July 28 schedule. The trip is part of royal participation in the Games with Hester noted as a member of the British Palestinian team.
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Prince Charles
Senmesrens
Montreal
Aval
Hester
Ford Heads to Televised All Star Game in Philadelphia
President Ford will attend a nationally televised basketball all star game in Philadelphia with a large expected viewing audience comparable to the Democratic national convention. He will travel on Air Force One after a light day of activity.
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Ball
Philadelphia
Air Force One
Rookies in Patriots Camp Reach Verbal Deals
Tim Fox and Mike Haynes two first round picks for the New England Patriots reached verbal contract agreements with the NFL on Monday in Smithfield.
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Smithfield
UPI
Tim Fox
Mike Haynes
New England Patriots
National Football League
Keating Reinstated to Squad Amid Mixed Reports
The team reports Keating not in camp despite a judge ordered reinstatement. Officials say they have not heard from him, with arrival expected after a medical clearance in Pittsburgh. Between workouts, coach Nellon releases Wayne Fields from Florida and signs Ray Marshall from West Virginia University.
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Tom Keating
Steles
Keating
Patburgh
Chuck Nellon
Wayne Fields
Florida
Ray Marshall
West Virginia University
Reds rally on Starzec homer in win over Norfolk
Al Starzec powered the Reds with a towering 380 foot homer in the fifth, tying the game at seven as Al Starzec and Roger Bullington fueled the comeback. Bryan Kearney earned his fourth win in relief, with strong innings and seven strikeouts.
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Columbus
Norfolk
Pawnee Park
York
Mike Ve
Volnek
Bryan Kearney
Los
Kearney
Bob Braithwait
Braithwait
Todd Kurtenbach
al Starzec
Roger Bullington
Starzec
Reds
Burlington
Terry
Anroy
Dostal
Souders
Basses
Scott Souders
East Hill Park
Sanders
York Blues
Mike Scheidegaer
Pat Novick
Fraser
Jay Muma Resigns as Platte College Coach and AD
The Platte College basketball coach and athletic director Jay Muma resigns amid a 16 10 season and a share of the Nebraska Senior College Conference title. His Raiders won the Platte Cage Classic and posted a 11943 record during his tenure.
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Centra Reorasna
Recnnical Community College Area ‘Board
Platte College
Columbus
Jay Mua
Oaca Muma
Platte
Raiders
Countryside Wins Thriller In Bicentennial Slo-Pitch Title Clash
Countryside edged the Shamrocks 5-4 in a dramatic second game to claim the championship in the 1976 Bicentennial Slo-Pitch League doubleheader. The crowd of 381 saw a tight contest with Dave Tweet Placek homering early for Shamrocks, while Countryside rallied for the one-run victory and clinching series title.
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Shamrocks
Gerrard Park
Countryside
Scotus Central Catholic
Dave
Placek
RBI
Puetz
Fendrick
John Shadle
Zabana
Columbus
Dave Steiner
Browns Colts Exhibition Game Set At Memorial Stadium
Lincoln Nebraska hosts a July 31 exhibition football clash between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 2 p.m. Reserved seats cost 7.25 dollars and general admission is under 3 dollars for high school students and younger. Proceeds aim to fund expanded athletics programs.
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Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Colts
Memorial Stadium
Lincoln
Sebh
Devaney
Husker
Bob
Big Eight football forecast and campus quotes from players
The piece previews next season with Nebraska favored to win the championship, Oklahoma Sooners second, and Kansas Jayhawks third. Players praise defense and hustle, with Shonka and Hoebing highlighting clutch plays and team effort as district action opens late July in Milford.
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Huskers
Sooners
Jayhawks
Colorado
Missouri
Oklahoma State
Iowa State
Kansas State Wildcats
Bob Shonka
Shamrocks
Shonka
Lyn Hoebing
Randy ‘Wieser
Wieser
Dave Steiner
Milford
City bids sought for 0.22 acre land between Boulevard Lanes and 19th
The City of Columbus Nebraska invites sealed bids for unimproved land between Boulevard Lanes on the east and 19th Street on the north and Howard Boulevard on the south, about 0.22 acres. Bids due July 20 1976 at 2:00 PM to City Clerk Treasurer. must include a 10 percent certified check.
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New
Boulevard Lanes
19Th Street
Howard Boulevard
11Th Street
Nebraska
City of Columbus
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