Liebschwager's homer caps Juniors 10-4 win over Lincoln Gerry's
Mike Liebschwager belted a three run homer in the sixth to lift the Columbus Legion Juniors to a 10-4 victory over Lincoln Gerry's in Pawnee Park. Liebschwager added a single and two RBI, while Joe Dahlkoetter pitched seven strong innings. Dahlkoetter walked six but kept Lincoln off balance with timely strikes and fielding support from catcher Lepo. John Peterson started the scoring with a leadoff single and Gary Becher cleared the bases with a two bagger after Travis Jackson sacrificed Peterson to second.
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Terry Anderson
Mike Liebschwager
Columbus Legion
Lincoln Gerry
Pawnee Park
Liebschwager
RBI
Lepo
Joe Dahlkoetter
Dahlkoetter
Lincoln
Severs
Columbus
John Peterson
Travis Jackson
Mark Brandt
Gary Becher
Ken Robinson
John Prososki
Pat Novicki
Scheidegger
Prososki
Czapla
Steve Placzek
Novicki
Joe Arlt
Loseke
Hecher
John Justice
Ken Ryba
Justice
Jackson
Becher
Cornhusker
North Platte
Cubs
Braves
Hill Buckner
Manny Trillo
Paul Reuschel
Rick Camp
Phil Niekro
Cardinal
Astros
Bob Forseh
Keith Hernandez
Holmer
Ted Simmons
Garry Templeton
Padres
Mets
George Hendrick
Blues rally for 9-5 victory over Lincoln Haas
Columbus Midget Blues rebound from a 4-2 deficit to defeat Lincoln 9-5, finishing 17-10. Key hits by Czapla Prososki and Novicki, 11 steals, strong pitching from Prososki, 11 walks by Lincoln, benches briefly cleared in a collision at home plate. Columbus ends regular season Saturday at North Platte.
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Blues
Mike Cielocha
Prososki
Cielocha
Czapla
Laseke
Novicki
Scheidegger
North Platte
Atkinson seeks name clearing in slander suit
Oakland Raiders defensive back George Atkinson says a retraction would have avoided his $2 million slander suit. He testified that former Steelers executive Noll labeled him part of a criminal element in the NFL, harming his career prospects and trade value.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
Oakland Raider
George Atkinson
Willie Brown
Atkinson
Noll
Pittsburgh
Lyon Swann
Steelers
Swann
Conti
Raider
al Davis
Noli
Oakland Raiders
Davis
Dorsett Sprains Knee in Cowboys Chargers Scrimmage
Tony Dorsett, prized Cowboys rookie running back, sprained a knee Thursday during a gametype scrimmage with the Chargers. Dallas officials said he would be sidelined for three or four days.
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Trvine
Catlf
UPI
Tony Dorsett
Dallas Cowboys
San Diego Chargers
Dallas
Platte Valley tourney underway at Duncan Sunday night
The Platte Valley Fastpitch Softball League Tournament starts Sunday night at Duncan and runs through July 31 with games at 7 30 and 9 p m. First round pairings depend on final loop standings. Teams include My Place Bar Coke's Pub Rosenthal Oil Bellwood Little Joe's Mimick's Air Force Kumacher Irrigation Huddle Bar and Joe's Place.
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Platte Valley
Duncan
My Place Bar
Coke's Pub
Rosenthal Oil
Bellwood
Little Joe's
Mimick’s
Air Force
Kumacher Irrigation
Huddle Bar
Joe's Place
Cowens Drives Royals to Seventh Straight Win in 8-1 Rout
Royals star Al Cowens went 4 for 5 with five RBIs, including a two run homer, as Kansas City beat Detroit 8-1. Paul Splittorff earned his eighth win, Royals extended their streak to seven games and 24 of 31. Other AL results included Yankees over Brewers in 10 innings and Red Sox sweeping the Indians.
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Fred McMane
UPI Sports
Wester
Kansas City Royals
al Cowens
Royals
Detroit Tigers
Cowens
Paul Splittorff
Cavens
New York
Milwaukee
Boston
Cleveland
Minnesota
California
Seattle
Oakland
Yankees
Brewers
Catfish” Hunter
Graig Nettles
Dick Davis
Cecil Cooper
Red Sox
Indians
Butch Hobson
Andre Thornton
John Lowenstein
Bruce Bochte
Jim Rice
Twins
Angels
Dave Goltz
Siz
Lyman Bostock
Nolan Ryan
Robby Bands
Mariners
A's
Julio Cruz
Ruppert Jaries
Kansas City
Tigers
Reuss Earns 100th Win in Pirates Victory Over Reds
Pittsburgh pitcher Jerry Reuss tied his 100th win with a 6-2 victory over Cincinnati as Al Oliver homered and Dave Parker plus Bill Robinson drove in runs. The Pirates built a 4-1 lead before rain paused play, then Taveras and Garner added insurance. Other NL games saw Cubs, Cardinals, Padres, Expos, and Whittling a multi-city slate.
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Mark Friedman
UPI
Pittsburgh
Jerry Reuss
Cincinnati Reds
al Oliver
Pirates
Dave Parker
Bill Robinson
Bucs
Frank Taveras
Phil Garner
Chicago
Atlanta
St. Louis
Houston
San Diego
New York
Montreal
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Trevino Leads Canadian Open With 67 In First Round
Trevino powered through 26 putts and 11 one putts to fire a 5 under par 67, taking a three stroke edge in the opening round at Oakville. Nicklaus and several others posted under par 68s while weathered players aimed to chase the front runner.
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Oakville
Ontario
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
George Archer
Bruce Lidake
Tom Purtzer
Mike Morley
Tom Kite
George Cadle
Jeff Mitchell
Jimmy Wittenberg
Frank Cenner
Mike Reid
Gary Koch
Tom Weiskopf
al Geiberger
George Knudson
Jerry Pate
Nicklaus
Autograph seekers and blood in the stadium lot
UPI columnist Milton Richman recounts autographs, crowds, and danger around players at events. Reggie Jackson faced insults and a brief, contested incident after the All Star game. Ellerby tales of DiMaggio and Mantle illustrate autograph chaos and dangers faced by stars.
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UPI
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Yankee Stadium
Reggie Jackson
Yankee
Jackson
George Steinbrenner
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Fellas
Joe DiMaggio
Shea Stadium
Mets
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