NFL Players Strike For Benefits
The National Football League Players Association announced a strike after 87 player reps, led by John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts, voted unanimously to reject the owners invitation to training camp. Owners later opened camps for veterans to salvage the 1970 season, while Chiefs pledged to join walkout after the All-Star Game if unresolved.
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Players Association
NFL
John Mackey
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Ralph Neeley
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Vance
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Jim
Chiefs
Family Y girls prevail and fall to Dale's in softball clash
Family Y girls softball beat Archer 5 4 on Monday with four triples and six doubles led by Sandy Jensen Janelle Krumland Tammy Conyers and Mary Jacobs each adding a triple and a double. Karen Jensen won the game as 5S. Gilmont came on to the mound. Tuesday Mary Jacobs hit a three run homer and Mary Eller doubled as Dale's edged the Y 5 3 in the sixth. Next game at Glur Park against Pizza Archer.
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Columbus Family Y
Archer
Dale
Sandy Jensen
Janelle Krumland
Tammy Conyers
Mary Jacobs
Jane Hoge
Ann Evwert
Karen Jensen
Gilmont
Mary Eller
Glur Park
Pizza Archer
Dale's
Provost News Editor Wally Provost Resting Well After Heart Attack
Omaha based World brand sports editor Wally Provost was reported resting well after suffering a heart attack Sunday night. Doctors described the condition as serious and noted muscle trouble in the heart. The next few days were seen as a critical period for his recovery.
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Omaha
UPI
World-brald
Wally Provost
Ednesday
Morton wins 14th and lifts Expos from cellar
Montreal pitcher Carl Morton earned his 14th win of the season in a 4-3 victory over San Diego, lifting the Expos out of the NL East basement momentarily as they chase a better standing. The win, Morton’s second late-season decision, came with key defensive plays and timely hitting, including Rusty Staub’s 17th homer in the fifth. The day’s NL games saw Giants rally past Mets after rain delays, Braves beat Cardinals to drop St Louis, and Cincinnati holding off Pittsburgh.
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Bill Madden
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Clay Kirby
Bobby Bonds
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Bonds
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Terry
Pirates
Pete Rose
Red
Gary Nolan
Clay Carroll
Wayne Granger
Billy Williams
Johnny Calls
Tandy Hundley
Galen
Cubs
Williams
Hon Santo
Ken Holtzman
Lincoln Entries Across Race Card and Notable Names
The long list of horses and riders shows entries for a Lincoln race meeting on Friday May 1, 1970, with multiple races including Purse events and claiming races. Notable names include Turner, Anderson, Coleman, Barns, and No Boy, among others, with detailed horse and jockey pairings as read. The passage also notes a state fishing record by Joe Gray at Pawnee Springs near North Platte on November 3, 1963.
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Lincoln Fea
Lincoln
Abie Bride
Jon Tewuble
Ancerson
Abbye
Turner
Carrie— Wootfels
Kova Dols
Ayidyrson
Hamer F
Herainn
Farris
Rudy — Mang
Rus Arnach
Sug Gu
Yet Olds
Baynes
Stallings
Dr. Heeds
Royal Needles
L. Turner
Marale
Dowd
Little Jetson
Coleman
Cuiyee
Sly Trish
Booger
Beotrey
Kcehlucey Broter
Fe Ottele
Finols
Barnes
Jo Rettela
Munder
Mercey Roy
Hoy
Joe Gray
North Platte
Gray
Pawnee Springs
Sealy LPGA Classic to Offer Record 60,000 Purse
Rich meet lined up for women as Las Vegas hosts a planned LPGA event with a purse exceeding 60,000, the richest in women’s golf. LPGA executive Erickson said the Sealy LPGA Classic will feature live TV coverage and celebrity participation with date and charity to be announced. The current LPGA season purse leader is Burdine’s Invitational at 40,000 with WonDerWest Open at Ocean Shores set for September 12.
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Atlanta
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Las Vegas
Nev Thd Hrickson
Ladies Professional Golf Association
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Tae
Erickson
Miami
Ocean Shares
Wash
Columbus kids trip Omaha Westside in Pony League tourney
Columbus Pony Leaguers defeated Omaha Westside 6-3 to advance to the state semifinals. The Columbus squad rallied with three runs in the seventh after Westside led 3-0, with Jerry Shatkaski earning the win and Steph the loss. Two more games were set for Friday in the double elimination tournament.
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Omaha
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St. Joseph
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Columbus One
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Dave Blanak
Steph
West- Trothérourney
Ralstan
Millard
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Shooting star Kathy rout of Shelby tops shot put at AAU meet
Kathy Rout of Shelby won the girls shot put at the AAU junior Olympics National Regional track meet in Milwaukee with a 39-10 throw, short of her record. It secures a second national qualification for Knoxville bound competition in August. Calvin Coffin of Omaha placed third in the 440 at Milwaukee. McCook Junior College keeps football in its athletic program after board action, with Pat Keiges named head mentor for his first year, as schools discuss a community college program including basketball wrestling track golf and tennis.
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Kathy
Shelby
Milwaukee
Knoxville
Tenn
Ob Aug Cenia
Calvin Coffin
McCook Junior College
Board of Education
Pat Keiges
Scotus
McCook
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Fairbury
Norfolk
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Brooks Paces Pizza Hut to Convincing Win
Renee Brooks drove in five runs to lead Pizza Hut over Garrison 245 on Wednesday night. Mary Kuta and Mary Thomas each had four and three hits. Brenda Grubaugh earned her eighth win of the season for Pizza Hut. Jane Caro took the loss for Garrison. Pizza Hut visits Tumphrey Sunday and then Columbus Family on Tuesday at Glur Park.
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Renee Brooks
Garrison
Mary Kuta
Mary Thomas
Brenda Grubaugh
Pizza Shot
Jane Caro
Pizza Hat
Tumphrey
Columbus Family
Brewers Promote Outfielder Bernie Smith To MLB Roster
Milwaukee Brewers call up outfielder Bernie Smith from Portland to replace injured Mike Hershberger. Smith, 28, batted .932 with 13 home runs in 96 games for Portland after being acquired from the Mets in a winter trade for Gary Upton.
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Bernie Smith
Portland
Mike Hershberger
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Gary Upton
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M. L. Baltimore
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Boston
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Swedish settlers used horsehair lines in Nebraska in 1870s
Swedish settlers who arrived in Nebraska during the 1870s used fishing lines set from horse hair.
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Nebraska
Hogan Defends Practice Ethic In Westchester Classic Bid
Ben Hogan, at 83, defends his lifelong practice routine and golf standards while entering the $250,000 Westchester Classic at Garrison New York. He lauds hard work by today’s pros, recalls his own sacrifices, and approves a portrait unveiled at USGA headquarters.
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UPI
New York
Ben Mogan
Mel
Ben Hogan
Mogan
Garrison
N.Y
Bobby Jones
Golf House
USGA
J. Anthony
Jim” Wills
Houston
Hogan
Jin
Baseball Standings and Pitching Leaders Mentioned
Baseball standings and league leaders listed for National and American Leagues with players Seaver Meciitt Simpson Nolan Boren Perry and others, including various win loss records and ERAs. The note adds a line about Blue Unit firearm deer hunters posting about 23 percent success in the 1969 season.
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Meciitt
Cin
Simpson
Nolan
Boren Mont
Perry
McDowell
Cley
Minn
Cuellar
Balt
Palmer
Wright
Cal
Hunter
Oak
Pepitone Traded to Cubs in Happy Houston Exit
CHICAGO UPI One of baseball's happy trades sent Joe Pepitone from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs. Cubs manager Leo Durocher hailed the move and Pepitone said he looked forward to reporting and playing center field. Astros boss Harry Walker welcomed the departure, noting Pepitone's trouble and loyalty issues, while Pepitone expressed hope for a fresh start in Chicago.
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Chicago
UPI
Joe Pepitone
Houston Astros
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Lea Durocher
Astro
Harry
Walker
Pepitone
Houston
Durocher
Tye Gote
Ernie Banks
Tepitone Sid
Leo
Husker Football Guide to Be Released This Week
Nebraska official Don Bryant announced the 1970 Football Press Radio and TV Guide will be off the press this week and available after Saturday. The 2. page booklet costs 1.50 and can be ordered by mail or bought at the Coliseum ticket office, with limited supply and first come first served. It covers players coaches opponents and includes history records and pictures.
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Lincoln
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Nebraska
Don Bryant
Cornhusker
N. Coliseum
Bryant
Fryman Placed on Philadelphia Disabled List
Lefthander Woody Fryman of the Philadelphia Phillies is on the 21 day disabled list with a strained left elbow and a small bone formation at its tip a fact spokesman said Wednesday
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Woody Fryman
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Chiefs favored by 2 touchdowns Friday
CHICAGO UPI Otto Graham's 10th college All Star football team faces the angus City Chiefs in Soldier Field Friday night. The All Stars struggle with injuries and a player boycott while the Chiefs, with 25-9-2 record, are a two touchdown favorite despite limited practice.
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Chicago
UPI
Otto Graham
Angus City Chiefs
Soldier Field
Chiefs
Graham
Wice
Long Branch dominates in Industrial Softball League win
Long Branch routed Dales SI and hits in a Wednesday game. Roger Calta held the opposition to one hit for six innings before Dale Fuchs relieved. Lee Sander and Layne Sander led the offense with a homer and a triple, while Dales Fuchs Warren Korte Roger and Lynn Wardeman added run support with several extra-base hits. Hopkins took the loss for Dales.
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Dales
Roger Calta
Dale Fuchs
Lee Sander
Layne Sander
Whoa
Dales Fuchs
Warren Korte
Roger
Lynn Wardeman
Hert
Hopkins
Medal presented to Albion soldier
Army Specialist Four Roger Naeve, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Lewis T Naeve of Albion, received the Good Conduct Medal at Ft Hood Texas. He serves as an ammunition handler in Service Battery 1st Battalion of the 78th Artillery in the 1st Cavalry Division, cited for exemplary conduct and fidelity in active service.
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First-round wins at Louisville tennis classic
Andres Gimeno of Spain and Dennis Halston of the United States won in the first round of the Louisville tennis classic in Louisville Kentucky. Gimeno defeated England's Mark Cox 6 0 6 2, while Ralston Stolle beat Cox 2 6 4 6.
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Andres Gimeno
Spain
Dennis Halston
United States
Gimeno
England
S. Mark Cox
Ralston Stolle
Casey Stengel Celebrates 80th Birthday Quietly
Casey Stengel, famed Yankees and Mets manager, marked his 80th birthday with wife Edna in Glendale, praising a simple day after a busy year. He spoke of good health, recalled Hall of Fame inductions he witnessed, and outlined upcoming appearances at All-Star events and an oldtimers game in New York and Anaheim.
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UPI
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Htis
Stengel
New York Mets
Cooperstown
N.Y
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Ford Frick
Lou Boudreau
Jess Haines
Earl Combs
Hall of Fame
New York
Yankee Stadium
Anaheim
Fred Haney
Distinctive Wins Second Stakes At Gravesend Handicap
Distinctive ridden by Walter Blum captured the Gravesend Handicap at Aqueduct, finishing four lengths ahead. The Never Bend offspring came close to the track record, covering six furlongs in 1 08 4. Ta Wee finished second in her male rival bid, with Tyrant third as Northern Bay and other stakes winners posted minor wins at Monmouth, Arlington, and Delaware Parks.
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United Press International
Herbert Allen
Distinctive
Never Bend
Inne
Gravesend
Aqueducct
Walter Blum
Near Man
Beauful
Ta Wee
Tyrant
Alunt
Northern Bay
Monmouth Park
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Delaware Park
Nijinsky to race in America after Saratoga sales meet
Irish trainer Vincent O Brien meets millionaire owner Charles Englehard at the Saratoga Sales to plan Nijinsky s next race in America next week. The unbeaten colt has one victory so far.
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UPI
Nijinsky
America
Vincent O'Brien
Charles Englehard
Saratoga Sales
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