Juniors Secure Upset Over Papillion at Pawnes Park
Columbus Juniors defeat Papillion 6 to 3 at Sherman Field. Walters returns from thumb injury and earns the win while Olson shines on defense. Key hits from Ziola Valasek McLaughlin and Briggs fuel a third inning rally as Columbus eyes next game versus Lincoln.
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Rich Gaver
Columbus American Legion Deniers
ita-Linning
Pawnes Park
Tecoreldor Ton Walters
Eudden Walters
Greg Cordes
Poni Mahe
Anto Inshed
Tod Wieser Hirdrd
Bill Comer
Tim McLaughlin Comer
Jerry Mattea
Larry Valasek
Wieser
Ziola
McLaughlin
Walters
George Olson
Master Angler award winners in Nebraska fisheries
The Nebraska Game Commission lists Master Angler award winners with several large catches. Duensing took a 3 pound flathead from Little Blue River in Jefferson County, while Tim Rusthoven nabbed a 26 pound catfish from the Harlan County Reservoir. The awards name many anglers across Grand Island Omaha Lincoln and North Platte for species including channel catfish largemouth bass walleye and crappie among others.
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State Game Commission
Nebraska
Loren Dueasing
Falcoury
Tim Rusthoven
Omaha
Duensing
Little Blue River
Jefferson County
Rusthoven
Harlan County
Daniel K. Smith
Ralston
Hans Luett
Grand Island
Uarry Lassen
Largematth
Kay Syslo
Lincoln
Melvin. Neoman
Syraese
Mike Getlman
McCook
Marlan
Snyder
Eagle
Gordon Duval
Westleet
Kenneth Martey Jr
Tom Thi
T. J. Mileler
Brey
Wylumbirs
Sunfish
Larry
Richard
Keamy
Driwn—Babers Willis
North Suleberry
Bappe
Plante
Rainbow Rimt
Gassnew
Burlington
Stripad
Clade Peters
Ygallala
Gliffored
Sullivan
North Plait
Bobby Crofun
North Phaltey
Cozad golf meet draws entrants from three states
The Cozad golf meet set for August 14-15 drew early entrants from Nebraska Arkansas and Kansas. Entries cap at 150 with $6300 in prizes for the championship and $400 to the winner. The first four places share $382.50 and $24 to the top pore.
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Cozad Uhfiers Tren
Coxal
Covad Country Lab
Nebraska
Arkansas
Kansas
Blues rally to beat La Vista 9 8 in seventh inning
Columbus Midget Blues erased an early seven run deficit at La Vista with a seventh inning rally. Key hits from Mark Clure, Ron Ziola, Digayne Steery, Greg Bullington, Terry Hanke, Pat Sackell and Nick Briggs sparked six runs, then Scott Trashole led off with an error but was thrown out trying to stretch to second on a passed ball before Jim Egger and Mike Baker combined to seal the comeback win.
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Blueés
la Vista
Ken Amick
Jacats
Mark Clurej
Rick Kedron
Ron Ziola
Digayne Steery
Greg Bullington
Terry Hanke
Pat Sackell
Nick Briggs
Dick Kimball
Scott
Kudron
Boneer
Ztola
Mark Keller
Bon
Gary Bock
Gordon Specht
Lincoln
Koln TV
Joe Gibson
Philladelphia
Gibson
Mets
Thedbird Hurler
William
Chicago
Montreal
Minnesota
Boston
Mouston
Philadelpha
Cardinals
Matty Alou
Luis Melendez
Torre
Din Hickman
Milt Pappas
Hickman
Arave Bye
Flo Beckert
Cubs
Beckart
Pappas
Tuh
Jim Holt
Rich Meese
Minnegola
Beslan
Reese
Seiple
Reggie Smilli
Sonny Siebert
Lea Cardenas
Jim Nettles
Siebert
George Mitterwall
Holt Batling
Jim Kaat
Teese
Cenny Cedend
Astros
Cedeno
Darrell Brandon
Ron Stone
Brandon
Nog Mader
Philadelphia
Giants Clinch Major Little League Title With Strong Run
Giants finish first in the Major Little League standings with a solid record, while the Yankees place second after a 16-6 win over the Cardinals. Mets top the White Sox 4-1 as Min Minor Line League notes a one-hit win by Maid and a loss for Marty Nikole.
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Giants
Yankees
Royals
Eagles
Angels
Dodgers
Twins
Cubs
Cardinals
Red Sox
Withstorf
Mancuso
Mets
White Sox
Record Breakers Set Two National League Fielding Marks
The season saw two NL fielding records fall as Terry Harmon of Philadelphia set a modern record with 18 chances at second base in a nine inning game and Bob Robertson of Pittsburgh established a new mark with four chances at first base in a nine inning game.
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Terry Harmon
Philadelphia
Bob Robertson
Pittsburgh
Ali eyes Frazier title after 12th round win
Muhammad Ali defeats Jimmy Ellis in the 12th round by technical knockout in Houston. Ali, weighing about 220 pounds, says he will stay in shape for a fall showdown with Joe Frazier, who dismisses Ali as a clown and hints at a future million-dollar fight. Ellis, once a sparring partner, falls behind on points before the stoppage.
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Houston
UPR
Mad Si
Joe Frazier
Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Jeff
Ellis
Blom
Frazier
Jax Sree
Teady
Jerry Quarty
Kurapt
Sath Ellis
Heleres Jayson
Phoenix
Ariz
Earle Keel
Eruic "Paylor
Moti
UPL
Nastase Leads Tennis Grand Prix Race
SEW YORK UP I Romanian Ilie Nastase continues to lead the Pepsi Tennis Grand Prix with 9 points. Zeljko Franulovic of Yugoslavia closed the gap significantly after finishing runner up at the Tanglewood championship in Winston Salem earning 12 points for a total of 21. Other top five include Stan Smith of Pasadena 107, Ilie Ivey Romhe 89, Jan Kodas 79, and Ken Rosewall 69.
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Sew York
UPI
Rominia Mie Nastase
Zeljko Franulovic
Yugoslavia
Franulavi
Winston-Salem
N.C
Stan Smth
Pasadena
Calif
Jol Ivey Romhe
Jan Kodas
Ken Rasewaly
Ith
Former Husker end dies at Grand Island
Lester McDonald, former Husker end with the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles, and Nebraskas 1936 Big Six player, died at Grand Island. Survivors include his widow, a son Dave McDonald a first baseman for the Montreal Expos, and a daughter.
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Husker End
Grand Island
UPL
Lester McDonald
Chicago Hears
Philadlphia
Eagles
Ann Ae
Nebraska
Say
Dave
Fishing Report Sparks Strong Bite Across Rivers and Ponds
Sport Shorts by Paul Ernst notes anglers report excellent fishing as water conditions improve. Catfish dominate canal catches with several 22 inch sauger reported at tailrace. Ducks visible westbound and plentiful water supply bolster a good waterfowl year. minnows and other baits yield steady catches at Lake Babcock and Lake Noth.
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Paul Ernst
Gene Kaenel
Gene's
Mine Mart
Tailrace Park
Lake Noth
Me Loup Canal
Platle
Gene
Colorado
Nebraska
Tere
Louis Shunk
Mike
Randy Franks
Utica
Doe Woerth
Doe Uarlushock
Palmer Seizes Money List Lead With Westchester Win
Arnold Palmer climbs to the top of the season money list after his Westchester Classic victory brings his year total to 164,749. Lee Trevino leads with 197,219 despite missing the cut, followed by Jack Nicklaus at 167,713 as others like Gary Player, Miller Barber, and Ballesteros chase.
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Ucl
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Clayer
Miller Barber
Ca Littler
Frank Beard
Bruce Crampton
Dave Eichelberger
Milton Richman
UPN
United States
Trevino
Superman
Time
Newsweek
Lee Nrevino
Jack Nicklas
Nicklaus
Amy Cavese
Trevira
Petty Near Million Dollar Mark in NASCAR Wins
Richard Petty extended his weekend streak with a Nashville 420 victory, closing in on one million dollars in career earnings. He stands atop this year's earnings with 168,735 and is poised to hit the milestone at the Dixie 500 in Atlanta.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Richard Petty
Nascar
Petty
Atlanta Fidernacional Raceway
Gibson fires second straight shutout for Cardinals
By NEIL HERSHBERG UP. Gibson limited the Mets to five hits in a 4-0 win marking his second consecutive shutout. He admits his fastball is reserved for special occasions while delivering precise control and solid support from teammates in the first inning.
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Neil Hershberg
Ugle Gibson
New York Mets
Gibson
Joe Torre
St. Louis Cardinals
Mets
Don Matulka Wins Feature At Platle Valley Speedway
Don Matulka of David City wins the feature at Platle Valley Speedway, with a near sweep including a car race victory and a narrow loss in the trophy dash to Norm Brunner. Jerry Reeder of Columbus suffers transmission failure while battling Bill Kaseh, as John Raitt and Bruce Hansen win the bicycle races. A demolition derby is set for Saturday’s program starting at 6 30 p.m.
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Don Matuka
David City
Platle Valley Speedway
Matulka
Norm Brunner
Brainard
Jerry Reeder
Columbus
Shelby
Bill Kaseh
John Raitt
Bruce Hansen
CBS Televizes NHL Games Sundays Starting January 1972
CBS will televise a National Hockey League game each Sunday starting in January 1972. This marks CBS's sixth straight year handling NHL telecasts.
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New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Trevino Finds Limelight Painful After Frenzied Fame
Lee Trevino, riding a British Open surge and early Open wins, faced a backlash of attention and lost his usual carefree stance at the Westchester Classic. He spoke of needing privacy as fans and media pressure mounted, comparing his experience with legends like Sinatra and DiMaggio, and noting how interruptions affect his game and life.
Trade shakes Oilers as Levins moves to Chargers
United Press International reports a lopsided pro football trade sending Jerry Levins from the Houston Oilers to the San Diego Chargers for 50 pounds of Hesh. The Oilers also acquire Ron Billingsley and Gene Ferguson to fill defensive end and tackle roles amid roster moves across several teams.
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United Press International
Jerry Levies
Houston Oilers
San Diego
Oilers
Levins
Ron Billingsley
Gene Ferguson
Houston
John W. Breen
Charlie Joiner
Billingsley
Sid Gillman
Dallas Cowboys
Honor Jackson
University of Pacific
New Orleans Saints
Charles Whittemore
Georgia
Minnesota Vikings
Vetocan Gual
Jim Vellone
Vellone
Ucla Medical Center
Los Angeles
New York Giants
Notre Dame
Jim Wright
Tom Bienemann
Minnesota
Wright
Giants
Harry Wright
Dave Simmonds
St. Louis Cardinals
New England Patriots
Cleveland Browns
Nick Skorich
Mike Phipps
Bill Nelson
Phipps
Winning Bisons Dominate With Four-Year Unbeaten Run
North Dakota State College Bisons boast four straight regular season wins and a five year 4 record, the best in the nation. The powerhouse program maintains flawless form across conference competition and showcases consistent success in national standings.
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Bisons
North Dakota State College
Griffith Wins Even Cohen in Madison Square Garden Bout
Emile Griffith, 32, earned another chance at a sixth world title by defeating Nessim Cohen of France by a wide decision at Madison Square Garden. Griffith dominated early with cuts around Cohen eyes, received three warnings for batting, and secured a 7-3, 4-1, 6-4 scoring split. Cohen falls to 2-8-5 after a four pound weight disadvantage, while Griffith taunts Menton next for a title shot payday.
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YGRK
UPI
Emile Griffith
Griffith
Nessim
Max" Cohen
France
Carlos Monzon
Juenos Aires
Madison Square Garden
Muhammad Ali
Ye Ane Hal
Jimmy Allis
Houston
Devlin
Cohen
Menton
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