Reds stretch to eight with Hughes one hitter win
Columbus Midgets defeat David City 7-2 at Pawnee Park as pitcher John Hughes hurls a one hitter aided by an aggressive offense. Hughes work, multiple runners, and 10 stolen bases fueled the victory. Volnek Bays and other teammates contributed two hits apiece, with four runs in the sixth inning and solid fielding cushioning the win.
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John Hughes
Columbus
Neds
David City
Pawnee Park
Hughes
Kovay
Mike Aerni
Kevin Abbott
Steve Nye
Mike Voriek
Mike Hays
Dhe
Brian Fouleh
Abbott
Volnek
Bays
Lays
Trughes
Fou
Abbemny Nyt
Valneky Ways
Conrad
Elvcher
Huuners
van Levoss
Columbuss
Bavid City
Saraags Ee
Raag Hughes
Peren Og
Dick Allen tops AL All-Star voting amid injury risk
Dick Allen led the American League All-Star balloting with 3,101,301 votes but a left leg fracture from a collision with Mike Epstein may sideline him. If unable to play, Kansas City's John Mayberry would start at first base in the Kansas City game on July 24, with Mayberry behind Allen in voting.
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New York
Dick Allon
Allen
Muiday
Mike Epstein
California
Chicago White Sox
John Mayberry
Kansas City
Lneup
Mayberry
Red Carew
Minneston
Brooks Robinsotl
Baltimore
Bert Campaneris
Carll Fisk
Boston
Fisk
Otis
Campaneris
Robinson
Dick Williams
Oakland
Sater
Nebraska Wrestlers Take Romania Tour Led by Rice
Columbus junior Mike Rice joins Nebraska wrestling team on a Romania tour with three training days in Lincoln under Coach Tom McCann. The group flies from Omaha to Bucharest for a two and a half week state supported tour, with Rice returning August 10 to join Lindsay Ball and Nave McNair in the Nahoutl AAU championships.
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Columbus
Mike Rice
Nebraska
Romania
Matinen
Rice
Columbus High
Dan Rice
Lincoln
Tom McCann
Kearney
Rive
Omaha
Bucharest
St. Cloud
Minn
Lindsay Ball
Nave McNair
Calumous
Lanny Neese
Cowboys Confused by Lilly Absence at Camp
Cowboys confront mystery over star defensive lineman Lilly missing Dallas training camp as team reports confusion and mishmash, with Tex Schramm downplaying trouble while players clash with contract talks and suspensions ripple through several NFL teams.
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Mike Rubin
Associated Press
Thousand Oaks
Cielil
Crug Morton
Dave Manders
Dallas Cowboys
Bob Lilly
Dallas
Ann
California
Cowboys
Chuh
Tex. Schramm
Three Cincy players make All-Star club
The Cincinnati trio of Johnny Bench Pete Rose and Joe Morgan earned starting spots on the National League All-Star team announced in New York. The mid summer classic will be July 24 in Kansas City with Bench leading NL voting and Morgan top in stolen bases.
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New York
Cincinnati Neds
Johny Bench
Pete Rose
Joe Morgan
Inday
Kansas City
Royals
Bench
Morgan
Pittsburgh
Dave Cagh
Rose
Billy Williams
Chicago Cubs
Cesar Cedeno
Houston Astros
Cedeno
San Francisco
Bobby Bonds
Hank Aaron
Atlanta
Babe Ruth
Genel
Rao
Chicago
Ron Santo
Joe Torre
St. Louis
Will
Chris Speier
Giants
Dave Concepcion
Wille Stargell
Aaron
Dave Cash
Manny Sanguillen
Pi- Tales
Geller
Dick Allen
Sui
Mike Ipstein
California Angels
Allen
Kansas Bly
Amos Otis
Oakland
Bert Camphraris
Ducks Unlimited Weather Report Spurs Fresh Hatch Hopes
The May rains across the eastern parklands boost water for fledging ducks in northern prairies and parklands, while southern prairies and Manitoba see slower habitat gains. Mallards pintails and canvasbacks appear in numbers as rain aids nesting, with late hatch expected. In the Platte River area water levels drop with possible dry conditions by month end if rains fail.
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Ducks Unlimited
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Praires
Manitoba
Platte River
Tlath
Nebraska's turning seasons and squirrels open on September 1
The notice states seasons turning in Nebraska and a related event opening September 1 involving wildlife or hunting activities. It references Nebraska locations and the date, indicating an official schedule or calendar item.
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Nebraska
Dodgers Show Team Spirit With Sixth Straight Win
Dodgers beat Pirates 1 0 on Salton's six-hitter and Crawford's leadoff homer. Sutton dominated, earning praise while deflecting credit to catcher Joe Ferguson. Reds lead NL West by seven as other games unfold across MLB Monday night.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Aeks
Los Angele Trdger
Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dor Saltons
Willie Crawford
Nelson Briles
Los Angeles
Cinematic Reds
Sutton
Crawford
Joe Ferguson
Sullon
Pirates
Smith and Schaal back in action with key homers
Boston’s Reggie Smith returned from a knee injury to hit a two run homer and a solo shot as the Red Sox beat the White Sox 8 5 3. Kansas City’s Paul Schaal, after a wrist bruise, launched a two run shot and added a single in the Royals 10 2 victory over the Tigers. Orioles beat the A’s 7 5 and Indians defeat the Angels 14 5.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Reggie Smith
Kansas City
Paul Schaal
Smith
Red Sox
Chicago
White Sox
Td Herrmann
Tommy Harper
Jobo Jeters
Ken Henderson
Schaal
Detroit
Mike Stratter
Amos Otis
Rus
Tigers
Dick Drago
Norm Cash
Orioles
A’s
Brooks Robinson
Bert Camp
Ancris
Oakland
Robinson
Alf
Misek tops Ganskaw in Rebel Raceway thriller
Chuck Misek of Schuyler defeats Ken Ganskaw of Columbus in a tight Late Model A Feature at Rebel Raceway. The program included multiple heats and features with drivers from Norfolk, Haskins, Hoskins, and nearby towns contending in Trophy Dash and Modified events.
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Ganskaw
Schuyter
Columbus
Ken Ganskaw
Dladet
Misek
Gene Hendigan
Soskins
Gerald Bruggema
Hoskins
Don Weylrich
Norfolk
Trophiy Dash
Sedhuyler
Willie Bernstrauch
Reggie Roth
Norfolke
Darrel Prokupoc
Chuck Misok
Schuyler
Ken Ganshaw Columbus
Baseball oddities and color balls in early baseball tales
The piece notes pennant odds around .400 hitters since 1900 and several times a team with a .400 hitter failed to win. It also recounts a late 1940s experiment using yellow baseballs in a Pirates Dodgers game to aid spectators, which did not persist. An ad promotes a clearance sale in Columbus at Persons Plastings with suits, sport coats, and shirts at deep discounts.
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Aeam
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Columbus
Forson - Plarina’s
Osceola Hosts 8-Team Little League Tournament
Osceola hosts an eight team Little League baseball tournament for ages 6 to 11 with open action on July 18 and 19. New pairings include Polke Kelley vs Gresham Osceola and Waco Ulysses vs Benedict Rising City. Ages 10 11 matches feature Park Osceola vs Shelby Gresham and Waco Benedict vs Rising City Ulysses. Semi finals are set for July 20 and 21 with championship games July 21.
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Osceola
Ierrey
Felt
Polke Kelley
Gresham - Osceola
Waco Ulysses
Benedict Rising City
Park - Osceola
Shelby
Gresham
Waco
Benedict
Rising City
Ulysses
Oasis Bar tops Janssen in softball contest
Oasis Bar defeated Janssen Enterprise 37 to 2 in a Columbus Men’s Fastpitch Softball League game at Wilderness Park. Winning pitcher Mel Helmann benefited from a 15 hit attack including doubles by Tige, Osten and Heilmann. Finkral took the loss as Reiermann and Jansen doubled for Janssen.
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Uaris Dar
Janssen Enterprise
Columbus
Wilderness Park
Mel Helmann
Tige
Osten
Heilmann
Finkral
Reiermann
Jansen
Nebraska Year Round Events Highlight Nongamolsh Ney
In Nebraska this year round events schedule features Nongamolsh Ney among participants. The listing notes community venues and potential dates for performances and gatherings across multiple cities.
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Nebraska
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Gene Bradigan
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Brough To You By
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Oasis Bar
Janssen
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