USA opens strong in Montreal Olympics with swimming world marks
The United States roared to a 106 86 basketball win over Italy and posted two swimming world records with Bruner leading a 200 meter butterfly sweep. Naber set a backstroke record in prelims as U S women earned a 400 meter relay silver and other finals loom.
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Steve Gregg
Bill Forrester
Jack Nelson
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Kornelia Ender
Shirley Babashoff
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Roland Matthes
Ender
Steve Furniss
Jim Montgomery
Mirko Novosel
Jack Donohue
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
New York
Adrian Dantley
Mitch Kupchak
Scott
Puerto Rico
Uwe Potteck
Alexander Voronin
Busse Flattens York 5-0 in Sunday Merchants Win
Lefty Bruce Busse allowed seven hits and improved to 4-2 as the Columbus Merchants shut out York 5-0 at Pawnee Park. Dan Steiner homered and drove in three, with George Olson and Doug Wardinger adding RBIs to lift Columbus to a 10-8 league record and 9-7 in play.
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Dan Steiner
Columbus Merchants
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Steiner
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Dave Lindgren
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Doug Wardinger
Mark Mueller
Dwight
Cleveland Rookie Doug Kleber Injured in Torn Ligament
In Kent Ohio UPI reports Cleveland rookie Doug Kleber will have Tuesday surgery for a torn ligament. Running back Hugh McKinnis also sustained a dislocated elbow and will miss three weeks of action.
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Blues rally in seventh wins for Columbus over Kearney 13 11
Columbus Midget Blues erase an 11 5 deficit with eight runs in the seventh inning to beat Kearney 13 11. Key hits from Tom Czapla and John Faulkner spurred the uprising while Mark Jilek collected two hits before a Prososki save.
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Hastings
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Sanders
John Prososki
Jeff Marsh
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Jilek
Steve Ziola
John Peterson
Gary Becher
Joel
Faulkner
Brad Archer
Graham wins Westchester Classic in upset finish
David Graham defied expectations to win the $300,000 Westchester Classic at Harrison New York with a 12 under par 272 total. He held off giants Johnny Miller Tom Watson and Ben Crenshaw for a three stroke victory earning $60,000 despite an even par final round.
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Graham
Orantes Wins Kitzbuehel Title Over Kodes
Manuel Orantes of Spain defeated Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia in Kitzbuehel Austria to win the international tennis tournament. He edged Kodes 7-6 6-2 7-6 after overcoming a leg injury in the third set.
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Regents Clash Over Out of State Football Ticket Policy
Nebraska regents debated fair distribution of Colorado game tickets with emphasis on Panhandle residents. Regent Simmons urged 500 tickets for Panhandle families, while Reefoot urged equal Nebraskan access and Schwartzkopf proposed western state priority. President Warner said administration will follow regents, noting 3 500 tickets available after players and coaches.
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University of Nebraska Board of Regents
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Ed Schwartzkopf
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James Moylan
Omaha
D.B. Warner
Robert Prokop
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UNL
Bob Devaney
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Juniors Split Weekend With 8-7 Win At Kearney
Columbus Juniors rebound with an 8-7 victory at Kearney after Hastings shut them out 6-0 Saturday. Shortstop John Fischer suffered a temple injury and is likely out for the season. Tim Brandt and Jeff Schumacher produced key hits as Columbus improves to 14-11 overall and 4-5 in league. Columbus meets Fremont next on July 20 at Pawnee Park.
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Hall of Famers and Olympics praised in Nebraska notes
Wally Provost profiles Jack Van Berg with Hall of Fame induction tonight and Irv Anderson as fellow honoree. Randall Lambert highlighted as Nebraska track pioneer and Gunnison director. Olympic opening session praised. U S basketball and gymnastics receive attention. Red Sox slump noted with critical fan commentary on recent losses.
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Bellwood tops Genoa in Central Nebraska Baseball League
Bellwood moved to 4-3 in the Central Nebraska Baseball League by pounding Genoa 9 to 1. Fullerton whipped St. Edward 10 to 3. Shelby was idle. Line scores list St. Edward 3 7 2 3 Fullerton 1 0 1 2 3 with Rod Jass Tom Nordeen Terry Hansen Ed Dubas Tom Nesbit Bellwood 9 1 0 0 Genoa 18 3 Keith Hosher Chuck Hiller Kent Kush Clay Fischer Dave Olsuska
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Lincoln East football star dies in sleep
Lincoln East High School standout Bill Holmes aged 19, a University of Nebraska football scholarship recipient, died in his sleep. He was found by his father Dale Holmes after returning from church. The cause is undetermined though Holmes had a history of hypoglycemia concerns.
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Lincoln East High School
University of Nebraska
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