Columbus Juniors Rally Falls Short in Western Division Clash
Grand Island Juniors beat Columbus 9 3 in a Western Division contest at Pawnee Park Field. The Islander win seeds Grand Island with a league co championship, while Columbus earns a playoff bid thanks to a new league rule. Coach Larry Lassek’s team faces Lincoln-Willis next, with Saalfeld awaiting a start despite a sore shoulder.
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Cowan wins N R A Regional Pistols title in Omaha
Kenneth Cowan of Topeka Kansas captured the individual championship at the N A R A Regional Pistols Tournament in Omaha with a three gun score of 2602 out of 2700. Sgt Stuart Clingman of Guernsey Wyoming finished second with 2526 points as Cowan led after Saturday's 22 caliber and center fire events.
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Palmer Nicklaus win National Four Ball in Ligonier
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus capture the National Four-Ball at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier Pennsylvania with a 4 under par 57 final round. They finish 25 under overall, three strokes ahead of two or three runner-ups, earning $20,000 each from the purse. Second-Place teams include Bruce Crump ton and Orville Moody and Sam Snead with Gardner Dickinson.
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Columbus kids seek playoff bid after setback in standings
The Columbus team lost ground in the race for first place and faces a crucial playoff game Sunday night geared to the championship. Coach Larry Lassek hopes key hitters recover health for the must-win clash after a 1,000-strong crowd. Lincoln fans are expected to boost attendance. The squad just edged Ramcos earlier this month 62 in a tight matchup as injuries loom in the pitching staff.
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Legion Tourney Set in Albion With Local Teams
District Seven American Legion Class B junior and midget baseball tourney scheduled at Albion Athletic Field from Thursday to Sunday. Junior games include Scotia vs Fullerton at 8 30 p m and Albion vs Battle Creek at 8 30 p m Saturday. Midget action features Albion vs Scotia at 2 p m and Pharsde and Greeley vs Battle Creek at 6 p m.
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O'Toole to Enter Reds Hall of Fame
Left handed pitcher Jim O'Toole will be inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Tuesday night. He won 94 games in nine seasons with the Reds, averaging 16 victories per season from 1960 to 1964 and went 19 3 in 1961 as Cincinnati won the National League pennant.
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Lincoln UPD Publishes Teal Identification Guide
The department releases a teal identification guide in brochure form with illustrations of blue-winged teal and green-winged teal, plus gadwall and wood duck pictures. It offers tips to distinguish teal from similar ducks by flight pattern, habitat preferences, and other features.
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Lincoln
Mid-Ohio sports car meet yields eleven records
At the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Mansfield eleven records were set or tied during the SCCA national races. Jerry Thompson and Tony De Lorenzo dominated the main class in Owens Corning Fiberglas Corvettes, Thompson shattering a three-year one-lap mark at 88.36 mph. New Formula Super Vee hopes led by Sim C Lambard clocked 78.69. Several drivers posted class records across B production and other groups, with notable performances from Al Barker and multiple regional competitors.
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Jerry Thompson
Clawson
Mich
Tony de Lorenzo
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Owens- Corning
Simc Lambard
Columbus
Jack Baumgardner
Ed Spreen
Wackensack
N.J
al Barker
Jeffersonville
Ind
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Mark
Thomson
Okemos
Michima Bobsy-Simp
Craig Fisher
Toronto
Dan
Dales, annex on Van Dyke RBI in win over Genoa
Dales of Lymbus driven in by Van Dyke single for a run as Columbus tops Genoa 3-1. Mike Gahen collected three hits. Billy Moore and Becher added key plays. Wallace started for Genoa. Miller took the loss. Dag Anderson caught. Humphrey led the day with a homer for Silver Creek in a later league clash. St Edward advanced on a forfeit from David City. Dales aim for seventh league win hosting Silver Creek Sunday at 2 15 PM. Live score: Columbus 1 Genoa 3.
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Leigh Softball Finals Set for Tuesday Night Championship
The 21st annual Leigh softball tournament culminates Tuesday with Leigh Fire Department facing Pierce for third place and Oasis Bar of Columbus meeting Clarkson in the championship at Colfax County.
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Pawnee Bowmen Open Summer Archery League
The Pawnee Bowmen Archery Club began its summer league at the Indoor range above the Cus Room. The String-alongs swept all four games against White Spots, while Ernie's Choppers defeated Mistakes 4-0. New shooters joining include Rod Muller Walt Kreyekl Duane Heimann Mike Loeffler Marlene Kinzer and Steve Ellenberg. Final join deadline for week eight is August 1. More information from Karen Saunders.
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Marlene Kinzer
Steve Ellenberg
Karen Saunders
Deer hunters may apply for second permit Saturday
The State Game Commission announced that starting next Saturday deer hunters may apply for a second permit. Archers or firearm hunters can apply, while gunners may only apply in unfilled units such as Duffalo, Ca Lup East Laup Wes, Issaac Myest, Lure, Pine Ridgs, Ptrins, Platte, Re icad, Sandhills, and Upper bin.
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Evansville Triplets Top Omaha 7-3 Behind Soderholm Homers
Evansville Triplets defeated Omaha 7-3 as Eric Soderholm went 4-for-4 with a first inning homer and a two-run shot in the seventh. Danny Moris earned the win, driving in two teammates, while Hess Bowlin and Jim Glover contributed run-scoring singles in the third.
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Double Paid At Lincoln Racing Wager Totals
Lincoln races track handles a sequence of exacta and daily double bets. Jeanie Kem and Mr A paid 249.80 daily double while Nusetto Amor and Royal Rule earned a 30.00 exacta in a fifth race. Jackie Beano and Wonga paid 184.60 in the Whily race exacta.
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Columbus Midget Blues fall to Grand Island in Parks game
Grand Island tops Columbus 8 to 2 in a Midget League clash at Pawnee Park Field. Columbus led 2 0 after two innings but Grand Island rallied with two runs in the third and five in the sixth to pull away. Wetzell and Noel sparked Islander bats, while Wardinger and Ebner drove in key runs for Columbus. Columbus travels to Papillion Tuesday then hosts Lincoln Mutual Midgets Friday.
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Broncos drop three players after failed exams
Denver reports that three players flunked their physicals and were dropped from the roster. The trio includes linebacker Ray Becky from Montana State, tackle Tom Lintz from Wyoming, and safety Glen Lafleur from Southwestern Louisiana State.
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Unser wins mile event at Indianapolis Raceway Park
Al Unser won the 150 mile United States Auto Club race at Indianapolis Raceway Park despite spins in turns one and three. Swede Savage led early and finished second while Mark Donohue, Gordon Johncock, John Cannon, and Wally Dallenbach followed. Mario Andretti was eliminated on lap 15 after a tangle.
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