Blues Power Lifts Columbus Midget Blues in Late Season Surge
The Columbus Midget Blues, at 11-8-1, gain momentum with improved batting and pitching. Key players include Dai Steiner Don Determan Mike Zustera Gert Melliger and Tom Lange as the team climbs to a strong record with multiple players contributing RBIs and stolen bases. They face Fremont and Kearney this weekend with two remaining home games in July.
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Columbus
Blues
Jin Bernt
Mike Zastera
Thei
Suan
Dai Steiner
Pilchar
Don Determan
Mike Zustera
Gert Melliger
Tom Lange
Inge
Delerman
Wile
Kearney
Fremont
Jeff Rongish
Janeola
Mid-America
Norfolk
Haynie Leads First Round At George Washington Classic
Sandra Haynie returns to the women's pro tour after a rest and shoots three under par 70 to lead the George Washington Golf Classic first round in Horsham Pennsylvania. Kathy Ahern sits one behind at two under 71 with Judy Rankin and Nebbie Austin close behind.
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Horsham
Sandra Haynie
Kathy Ahern
Judy Rankin
Nebbie Austin
Killibrew Placed on Disabled List by Twins
The Minnesota Twins place first baseman Harmon Killebrew on the disabled list after the Friday morning meeting between President Calvin Griffith and Manager Frank Quilici. He has not played since injuring cartilage in his left knee in Chicago. Will Campanella is recalled from Triple A Tacoma to bolster the bullpen.
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Bloomington
Min
Minnugola
Twvins
Harmon Killebrew
Cleveland
Twins
Will Campbedi
Taconia
Holstor
Killebrew
Calvin Griffith
Frank Quilici
Chicago
Ziola Leads Juniors To 7-6 Ninth Inning Victory
Ziola delivered a ninth inning double scoring Pat Sackett for a 7-6 win over visiting West Pont at Pawnee. He added another two hits as Columbus America edged closer to a 9-4-1 season and the turnaround continued with games at Fremont and Kearney. West Point built a 6-4 lead before Columbus rallied in the final frame.
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Pat Sackett
Columbus America
Legion Juniors
West Pont
Pawnee
West Point
Fremont
Kearney
Phil Peppler
John Walters
Kim Beger
Hart
Clark Schinsuck
Larry Valasek
Reichel Leads US Public Links After Three Rounds
Minnesota entrant Phil Reichel 23 of Bloomington shoots 27 over par for the tournament after three rounds at Flanders Valley Golf Course. Gary Witch 26 of Santa Barbara trails with 77, eight over. Stan Stopa and Spencer Sappington tied for third at 222.
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Flanders
Phil Reichel
University of Minnesota
Earl
Reichel
Bloomington
Minn
Gary Witch
Santa Barbara
Cali
Hitch
Flanders Valley
Stan Stopa
New Orleans
Spencer Sappington
Ballwan
Svea
Saturays
Ak-Sar-Ben race results from Omala Nebraska card
Ak-Sar-Ben results list multiple races at six furlongs and longer. Winners include Flower Power Scooting Home Lints Eagle Turn and Beat Julian among others with varied payoffs and exacta figures. The card records outputs for first through eighth races with tote prices and place horses.
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CAP
Aksar- Ben
Gay Policy Ik
Flower Power
Sunny Sinner
Capitol Chief
Mile Anal
Julian
Prince Astro
Ben's Whiz
Fighth
Mile
Pepper Man
Three Teams Tie for First After Three Rounds in Family Loop
After three rounds at Columbus Variety Y, Cardinals Astros and Royals share first place with identical 3-4-1 records. Yankees and A’s stand 2-2, followed by Pirates, Cubs, and Expos at 0-4. Jim Hoge of the Astros leads home runs with nine. Scott Weber of Royals has eight.
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Columbus Varity Y
Cardinals
Astros
Ald
Royals
Yankees
Pedgers
Expos
Jim Hoge
Scott Weber
Witting
Poug
Duren
Tol Robinson
Tréld Martinson
Texas Teen Goldsmith Beats Defending Women’s Champion
Texas teenager Phenda Goldsmith, 17, upset defending champion Debbi Massey and Wisconsin champion Katie Falk to reach the semifinals of the Women’s Western Golf Association event in Madison. Falk, 26, defeated Nancy Haendel to advance, with four wins securing a spot in the semifinals as the championship braces for a weekend finish.
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Madison
Wis
Texas
Phenda Goldsmith
Champio Debbi Massey
Wisconsin
Katie Ahern Falk
Nancy Hae
Western Golf Association
Miss Goldsmith
San Antonio
Tes
Mrs. Falk
Reds Seem Ready to Chase Dodgers in West Race
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson said the National League West title is a new ballgame as the Reds, riding their hottest streak of the season, open a two night doubleheader with the New York Mets. He noted the team must keep hitting and believes they can catch the Dodgers after a 10 of 12 run that moved them from fourth place toward the lead.
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Cincinnati
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Ns Reds
New York Mets
Cain Anderson
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Reds
Bates
Hoy Pall
Chrelewell
Houston
Lachlin
Pana Flit
Midtine
Rangers - Red Sox
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Jim Fregosi
Texas
Bibby
Rangers
Boston Red Sox
Fregosi
Dave Nelson
Jeff
Mets Reds Split Twin Bill In Friday Action
The Mets exploded for four in the first inning and Cleon Jones homered to beat the Reds 7 5 in the opener as Cincinnati salvaged the second game with a 3 3 tie. Jack Billingham beat Tom Seaver in a one hitter for the Reds. Ray Sadecki pitched the 1 0 win for the Mets in the nightcap.
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New York Mets
Cleon Jones
Cincinnati Reds
Jack Billingham
Mets
Tom Seaver
Reds
Trriumph
Wayne Garret
Kim McGlathlin
Felix Millan
Rusty Staub
John Milner
Ed Krauepool
Ray Sadecki
Wingham
Sancisco
Ron Bryant
Darren Chaney
Rose
Morgan
Seaver
Yanks' Murcer belts three homers to power win over Royals
Mel Stottlemyre pitched six hits shutout with a AL record 24th straight start as New York beat Kansas City 8 0. Bobby Murcer homered three times and drove in all runs, including solo blasts in the first, sixth, and eighth innings after Royals starter Gene Garber relieved Paul Splittorff with a strained back.
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Mel Stotflemyre
Kansas City
Bobby Murcer
Yankees
Royals
Yanks
Gene Garber
Marty Atou
Roy White
Murcer
Garber
Paul Splrltorff
Royal Knight to tote 129 in race
In Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben's President's Cup with 76,000 added, Royal Knight will carry 129 pounds, one of the heaviest loads ever on horseback. The feature race drew eight horses including Crimson Falcon 120 and Hearts of Lettuce 119 with other weights listed.
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Neb
Royal Eight
Royal Knight
Kenneth Gasteig
South Stony City
Crimson Falcon
Pro Raja
Headingly
Quiet Story
Dr. Fanlano
Dil Terry
Weiskopf Keeps Narrow Open Lead At Troon Open
Weiskopf stretched his one stroke lead at the British Open on the Old Course at Troon after a scrambling 70s round. Johnny Miller closed to within one stroke at 69. Bert Yancey stood three back with 73. Jack Nicklaus faltered with 76. Palmer shot 70 but remained 12 back.
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Scotland
Weiskopf
Johnny Miller
Troon
Miller
Bert Yancey
Yanecey
Jack Nicklaus
Brian Barnes
Neil Coles
Bech
Lanny Wakins
Paraller
Arnold Palmer
Lea Trevino
Gary Player
England
Tony Jacklin
Eight Midwest universities discuss possible new athletic league
A possible eight team league is being discussed with universities including Western Illinois University Nebraska Omaha Northern Town Wisconsin Whitewater Northern Michigan University Wisconsin Milwaukee Eastern Illinois University and Illinois-Chicago taking part in a recent meeting. The talks hinge on the NCAA reorganizational meetings next month and were held at Western Illinois University.
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Crigago
Western Illinois University
University of Nebraska-Omaha
University of Northern Town
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Northern Michigan University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Eastern Illinois University
University of Ulinnis-Chicaga
Hometowner advances to finals in junior tennis meet
In St Louis junior tennis semifinals Trey Waltke upset top seed John Geraghty 64 62 to reach the final against Michael Grant. Frank Mitchell and Kathy May won to reach girls and boys finals while Belly Nagelson and Shelly Judson moved into Bills’ finals.
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Frank Mitchell
Columbia
Juan Farrow
St. Louis
Bills
Belly Nagelson
St. Petersburg
Barbara Jordan
King of Prussia
Shelly Judson
Kathy Gindsay
Norfolk, Va
Platte attracts pair of basketball bidders
A pair of versatile athletes have earned scholarships to Platte Junior College for next fall. Dale Thiessen and David Scheel, Wakefield and Battle Creek respectively, are noted for multi-sport success. Platte officials say Bruce Kobza, Wiha Neuman, and AL Blum will attend other schools.
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Dale ‘Thiessen
Sikhaen W
David Scheel
Wakefield
Platte College Athelie Direelor
Gene Tarezon
Thiessen
Elkhorn High School
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Yedes
Wakefield Ilgt Sehool
Dixon County
Wayte Herald
Norfolk Daily News
Lincvh
Ontasi World-Herald
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Columbus
David
Carl Scheel
Battle Creek
Bruce Kobza
Wiha Neuman
AL Blum
Howells
Pfeil shocks Crenshaw in golf quarterfinals at Prairie Dunes
Mark Pfeil upset amateur star Ben Crenshaw in the Orang-Mississippi golf tournament quarterfinals at Prairie Dunes. Crenshaw led early but Pfeil closed the gap with key birdies to take a 2-up edge with two to play before the match halved on 18. Other quarterfinal results included Gary Koch and Mike Milligan advancing.
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California
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Wriday
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Prairie Dunes
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Weomington
Gregg Goldsmith
San Antonio
Tex
Guy Cullins
Denton
Seligman
Clute
Crenstraw
Southern California
Palos Verdes
Mifinals, Pfeil Milligan
Clarkson and Creston win at Leigh meet
Clarkson and Creston advance in the Leigh Volunteer Fire Department Softball Tournament at Colfax County Jair Grounds. Darrell Dubsky struck out 15 as Clarkson defeated Loft Bar Scribner 4 to 2. Creston beat Hoskins 3 to 0. Games Sunday July 15 with Nak Qasis Bar Columbus meeting Rensor's at Stanton at 6 and Lang Branch and Koglen Oil Fremont at 9 15.
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Leigh Volunteer Fire Department
Colfax County
Darrell Dubsky
Clarkson
Loft Bar
Scribner
Hoskins
Nak Qasis Bar
Columbus
Rensor
Stanton
Lang Branch
Koglen Oil
Fremont
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