Reds split at Wahoo in doubleheader action
Reds beat Wahoo in the opener as Souders struck out six to pace a 24 lead early by KS. Prososki, Held, Meyers and Clark produced key hits, while Volnek joked about smoking before the game. In the nightcap Croghan led Wahoo with three hits and three RBIs as Croghan staved off Reds early offense with a four-hitter performance.
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Seward Wins Marathon In Columbus 5-4
Seward outlasted Columbus in a marathon 5-4 game with a 14 inning finish. Key plays featured Pat Sackett and Paul Knopick in left, Weber allowing late runs, and Charlie Rine delivering a two run homer for Seward. Columbus threatens late but Seward holds on as York visits next.
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Sprorr Storrs Eyes Tryouts and Ranger Interest
The note mentions Sprorr Storrs aiming for tryouts and potential Ranger recruitment. Chuck is listed as living here per Columbus Credit Bureau, with a right down showing he may be on the block. The Twins oppose a trade, Bert could become a Ranger if talent aligns, and Blyleven reportedly eyed a West Coast move.
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Suns trip Celtics in fast track game for fourth final
Phoenix Suns win 105 84 in game three to cut Celtics series lead to 2 1 and prepare for game four in Phoenix. Suns rely on fast pace run run run tactics while Celtics struggle with quick transitions and missteps on defense.
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Seventy Rafts Start as Schuyler Ragatta Finishes
Seventy-nine rafts entered the water for the Platte River Raft Ragatta sponsored by the Schuyler Jaycees. The second annual race began at the Tailrace and ended east of Schuyler, covering 12 miles in two hours and 24 minutes. First went to Raymond of Omaha and Dennis Kaley of Ogallala, second to Kay McCoy and Terry Weber of Bluff, Iowa, followed by Hassel and Wayne Beckman of Grand Island.
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Unusual races mark Platte College track meet
In a centennial program at Platte College a Sunday track meet featured two handicap races of 440 and 890 yards with two runners each. Doug Schmid posted 8.45 in the 440 and Rick Melcher 1:01, while Don Seiler won the 880 in 2:18 with Doug Schmidt at 26. Leroy Ditter started the races and Dean Curtis timed them, with judges Lee Rupp James Farrar and Paul Ernst overseeing.
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Raceway tragedy ends veteran driver season early
A veteran racer suffered a severe crash at the Raceway when his car flipped several times after a first corner collision in the evening heat. He had placed third in the previous heat, and his family background includes a move from Palmyra to a nearby area with a son.
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Brandt Leads Juniors Over Eagles In Season Opener
Columbus Legion Skators defeated Grand Island Eagles 4 1 in the season opener as Mike Brandt a Kearney State College freshman struck out 18 in a nine inning effort. The Juniors collected seven hits while committing a few costly errors allowing Columbus to push across runs in the third fourth fifth and sixth with John Fischer stealing second and scoring on Kevin Abbott bunt.
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Indiana 500 pays record purse after rain shorten
Indianapolis sources report the rain shortened Indianapolis 500 awarded a record 11 097 775 purse to participants. Winner Johnny Rutherford tied for top historic earnings with Al Unser and others as the event capped a long green season with a first prize of 271 697 in 1970. Local team players contributed two sitters and a balk call impacted the box score as the squad readies for a 18 game home slate.
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