Reds face Columbus foes as debutants aim for title
Columbus Midget Reds, a first year Pony group, seek their second Class A Area 6 tourney win August 8 5:30 pm at Pawnee Park. They face either Grand Island or Lincoln State Federal after Saturday’s games. the Reds boast a .331 team average and 167 stolen bases with Pat Novicki at .533 and Joe Held at .472.
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Two pros card 65s in $200000 tourney at Sutton
John Schlee tied a course record with a 65 to share the first round lead in the Pleasant Valley Classic in Sutton Massachusetts. Lanny Wadkins matched 65, Al Geiberger shot 66, five players tied at 67, and 69 of 156 starters broke par on the 7119 yard layout.
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Nebraska predicted to win Big Eight title in media poll
The 31st annual summer poll by sports writers and broadcasters shows Nebraska with 72 percent of first place votes and 949 points, ahead of Oklahoma with 4842 first place votes and 915 points. Colorado, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma State follow, with Missouri edged by Colorado for third.
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Royals aim to top million attendance in midseason stretch
Kansas City plans a 19 game home stand starting August 30 as they seek to exceed one million in attendance for the first time. The Royals boast 945,532 fans through 47 home dates, led by a high-energy slate including a Sunday night game with Texas and a Bicentennial Nights pricing promotion.
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Ak Sar Ben Race Entries for Saturday July 31 at Ak Sar Ben
Ak Sar Ben at the Nebraska State Fairgrounds hosts a nine race card on Saturday July 31 post time 7:00 PM with purses from 4200 to 7000. Notable entries include Dave The Dancer Patois and The Lingoin Derby contenders Sprout Klien Klitso and Star of Poland.
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Lindsay Teams Win In Platte County Little Six Baseball
Lindsay bases claim top honors in the Platte County Little Six Tournament. The Lindsay Juniors defeated Monroe 18 to 4 in the playoff to finish 10-0, while the Pee-Wees beat Long Branch of Columbus 13 to 3 for a final 4-6 record.
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