Marathon cagers raise 1100 for center in Columbus
A group of Columbus teens played a 24 hour marathon basketball game ending at midnight on the Natal Tised Archy floor. Sophomore Tita Lemke sank four points in the final moments to lift Shirts to a 24 541 win as crowd of 500 watched. Proceeds of 1100 were donated to the Association for Retarded Children, with organizers Paul Potter Stan Beekmann and others noting the event as a lasting community effort.
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All Ienders
Charlie Russell
Platte County Association
Belardett Childleen
Paul Potter
Stace Veessmann
Russell
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Association For Retarded Children
Stan Beekmann
ALC
Hanks
Cowboys favored in Star Football Game telecast on ABC
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney leads an all-star squad featuring Cornhusker assistants and 17 state players against the Dallas Cowboys in the Soldier Field showcase. The game marks the All-Star slate opener with Canton's Hall of Fame event forthcoming and inductions slated for August.
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Elks Hilltop Handicap Opens With Prolonged Play
The Elks Hilltop Handicap at Elks Country Club begins with 36 holes over two days. A shotgun start at 4:80 a.m. Saturday leads into the second 18 on Sunday, with prize awards after all holes. Notable entrants include Bill Fox and Carolyn A. Ryder assisting social events, plus a long list of players from multiple states and cities.
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Curly) Newell
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Fishing Trip Yields Huge Haul at Branched Oak Lake
Marvin and Marti report excellent fishing after a four day trip to Branched Oak Lake near Lincoln. The anglers caught 140 fish including 168 Wuhttegillig ones and a 15 inch silver catfish plus a bass. The group from 300th Street celebrated with friends.
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Marti
Branched Oak Lake
Lincoln
Marvin Ride Sr
300Th Street
Columbus Cubs Flushed By Omaha In Pony League Showdown
In Omaha on Thursday night the Columbus club fell 7 to 4 to Omaha Suburban. Columbus started strong with two runs but a defensive collapse in the second and third frames allowed Omaha to pull ahead. Pinochiavo secured the win for Omaha while Canty Cracothor took the loss for Columbus as they finish four straight losses.
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Omaha
Wichita wins by 24 to 8 in tough contest
The Associated Press reports Wichita triumphed 24 to 8 over Dens ver 9-2 in the American Association standings. Despite the win, Wieh- Un lost ground as Agyos Holehedl delivered a surprising 2 victory at Oklahoma City, affecting the league rankings.
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Asver
Wieh- UN
Agyos
Oklahoma City
All-Star Grid Contest Draws Nebraskans Attention
Sport Shorts surveys action from Chicago as the All-Star grid game pits Devaney’s Nebraskans against the Dallas Cowboys with about six Huskers on the squad. Chiefs vs Giants, Canadian pro football Toronto vs Montreal, and a busy baseball slate follow. Officials named for the high school game include Kerry Neely, Jim Molring, and Rudy Siehy with Aug Wal Pershing Wall in Lincoln.
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Norfolk
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Cambridge
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Linealy
Charlie Thorell
Seward
Beneh
Wal Pershing Wall
Lincoln
Blues edge Columbus in 4-3 season finale
Columbus Midget Blues close season with a 4-3 win at Sherman Lincoln Thursday night. Pitching by Ghies held a 4-0 lead until Columbus rallied with walks, hits and smart baserunning. Key plays included Robak Tramore drawing walks, Greg Bullington stealing, and Jin Fisher driving in the deciding runs in the sixth. Columbus finishes 6-2-1 and heads to District play next week at York with a 6 1 record.
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Edgine Laws
Todd Brothers
Sherman
Lincoln
Warren Melligers Ghies
Ae Ballam
Glnes
Dotin Robak Tramore
Bills
Doug Wardinger
Iolls
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Greg Bullington
Dave Steiner
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Shuld
Blues
York
Foxs Rangers Stadium Seats 35 185 in West Division
Artington Stadium hosts the Foxs Rangers in the American League West with a seating capacity of 35 185. The venue anchors divisional play and attendance expectations for the season.
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Artington Stadium
Foxs Rangers
Ebners slam fuels Columbus win over Lincoln Antario
Bruce Ebner crushed a 400 foot grand slam in the second as Columbus American Legion Juniors beat Lincoln Antario 9 to 1. Ebner added two more RBIs with a four run night and stole home in the inning after a single. Valasek pitched six strong innings for his seventh win, aiding a three game skid break ahead of District play at York.
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Bruce Ebner
Columbus American Legion
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Hoe
Skein
York
Ebner
Rocket
Aomeo
Pat Mehuron
Columbus
Lincoln
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Gos Serres
Columbus Nine Loses in Nebraksa Semi Pro Tourney
In Stromsburg Nebraska Ashland upset Tekamah 6 4 and Wilber defeated Columbus 12 6 in seven innings at the Nebraska Semi Pro Baseball Tournament Thursday night. Mark Mueller homered for Columbus in the first inning to give them the lead. Wilbur scored early but then struggled, failing to plate more runs after the third inning. No games were scheduled for Friday.
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Neb
Ashland
Tekamah
Wilber
Columbus
Mark Mueller
Cohoabus
Wilbur
Huskers Favored to Repeat as Big Eight Champs
AP sports writers predicted Nebraska to win the Big Eight again with 40 first-place votes and 61 points, followed by Colorado, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Missouri. Nebraska has won or shared the title multiple times, with national talk centering on a repeat championship.
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O Parate
Cornhuskers
Colorado
Oklahoma
Jowi State
Kansas State
Oklahoma State
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Missouri
Phillies place Jim Nash on 21 day disabled list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right hander Jim Nash on the 21 day disabled list with a recurring sore shoulder. Spokesman said Nash would be replaced by Billy Wilson who has been on the disabled list since April 13 and is recovering from herniated disc surgery.
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Philadelphia Phillies
Jim Nash
Billy Wilson
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