Columbus Juniors open season at York Friday
Columbus American Legion Juniors 1972 baseball opens Friday and Saturday with trips to York and Sea while home games begin June 11 against North Platte. New assistant Gary Robertson, a 1962 Columbus High graduate, joins coach Larry Lassek. roster features returning players and new pitching prospects as the team aims for a top three finish in the Cornhusker League.
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Marty West Faces Crucial Match At British Amateur
Marty West, a 2-year amateur from Chevy Chase, faces Rodney Foster in the British Amateur Championship at Royal St George's in Sandwich. West, 6th in last year’s U S amateur, plays in Britain for the first time as weather and wind complicate rounds. Other Americans and results from the round include Dick Siderowf and Ed Tubbler, with multiple matches decided amid changing conditions.
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FCA track meet results unveil clue of strong relay squads
A cluttered list of names and events from the FCA track meet shows teams and athletes competing in relay races and field events. Standouts include multiple students named Schaefer Mason and Teammates across grades from fourth to sixth, with various placements and jumps noted.
League Standings Today’s Baseball By The Associated Press
National League standings update by The Associated Press covers current team positions and recent results with emphasis on leaders and pursuers. Includes key shifts in the pennant race and notable performances from top players across the league.
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Faurot bids farewell to Missouri University
Faurot retired after a career spanning student, coach and athletic director roles at the University of Missouri. A legendary figure, he helped build Missouri football with the Split T, tied to a Big Seven title and an Orange Bowl run in 1930, and was later honored in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He plans to hunt, fish, golf, and travel with his wife Mary while remaining secretary treasurer of the Missouri Golf Association.
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Bowling action at Boulevard bowls strong scores and leaders
In the Boulevard lanes Orin Stepanek and Joh dacobit each posted a 212 game while Stepanek added a 728 four game series. Early Bird leaders include Alf Neemeyer 605 Yvonne Mimick 196 Craig Schmitz Neemeyer 201 Speck's 4's 66 2035. Bud Wagner rolled 222 and 927 for Nightcrawlers. Marcia Guenther and Dara Hagge tallied 460. Odd Couples took team honors at 606 and 1755. Junior and Prep pace setters include Ron Kay 166 413 Becky Rains 173 419 Alan Middle 78 200 Kristi Breslel 333.
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Nightcrawlers
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Harry Oppliger
Steve Shank
Ron Kay
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Alan Middle
Kristi Breslel
Nebraska Litlike Ladies Softball League Opener
B D opened the league with a 31 to 3 victory over Dillcan as four home runs fueled the win. Lymmn Grape hit two homers, Veg Jeffries and Jane Mable added one each, Connie Nuenberg pitched the win. Other teams in the league include Bellwood Clarks David City Pizza Mut and Oasis. Friday games feature Pizza Mut at Clarks.
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Oasis
Sport Shorts Previewing Columbus Junior Legion Schedule
Columbus Junior Legion club faces a tough Western division slate with Dugdales Ottumwa and Jensens as foes. Home games include July 1 and July 4 matches. pitchers include Henry, Aern, Valasck. Lasley sidelined with a shoulder injury. and fans await York Hastings action.
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Mike Aern
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Record crowd at Riviera Raceway Norfolk
Riviera Raceway in Norfolk drew one of its all time record turnouts on a Sunday in its eight year history. Jerry Suhr of Norfolk won the A Feature with Roger Poshal of Clearwater taking the B event and Dale Roth of Brancroft winning the C race. Trophy Dash titles went to Ron VanMeter of St. Edward and Marvin Hilger of David City. Ed Sumavitch of Columbus finished second in the Late Models heat and fourth in the A Feature, while Jerry Reeder of Bellwood was third in the heat and fifth in the feature. Marv Hilger placed fourth in the first heat and Russ Hilger of David City was fourth in the B Feature.
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Aaron's 638th HR Sparks Braves Rally in Win Over Padres
Aaron belted a first inning homer to spark the Braves to a 4-5 victory over San Diego at Atlanta Stadium. He tied Willie Mays for second on the all time list at No. 638 as Ron Reed and Berry Lyons provided the decisive runs. Dodgers, Cardinals, and Expos also won to tighten West and East races.
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No-hitter shines for Badje in Pony League action
Danny Badje pitched the Athletics past the Chiefs in a 1 run no hit performance. Jeff Morris was tagged with the loss as the Chiefs fell behind early. Steve Ny drove in the only runs with two doubles while Jim Sackett took the loss for the Pirates. Line scores show mixed results across multiple matchups with unclear abbreviations.
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Summer leagues roll with high bowling scores at Columbus Bowl
Chartolle Weiser led the women with 507 and team totals of 663 and 1 030 in the Summer Ladies League at Columbus Bowl. Ardean Stone led the Make-Up Mens Scratch game with 257 and 619 series, while Harry Carlson posted 211 and Griepentrog topped the series with 698 in the Big 12 Summer League. Missouri and Ohio State posted top pin counts of 708 and 1 971 respectively.
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Bucyk Signs One Year Contract With Bruins
Boston Bruins veteran Johnny Bucyk, aged 37, signs a one year deal. Bucyk recently completed a 15th season with Boston, finishing last year eighth in the league with 2 goals and 51 assists for 53 points.
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Seek signatures to legalize pari-mutuel dog racing
Lincoln AP report says petition drive to legalize pari mutuel dog racing in Nebraska has met a legal requirement and will seek signatures in Omaha and Lincoln. A constitutional amendment must gather 46 162 valid voter signatures by July 6. Canvassers target downtown districts and shopping centers with hopes of revenue implications from dog racing.
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