Two-run ninth gives Brandt first victory for Merchants
Columbus rallies for a 4-2 win over Lincoln Pirates on Lincoln soil as Mike Brandt nets his first victory. A two-out ninth inning rally features Bruce Busse's single, Ron Ziola's double, and Jefty Zastera’s RBI single. Brandt shines with 10 strikeouts and minimal walks, guiding Columbus to 5-3 overall in the Central Nebraska Division.
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Sweep for Midget Blues over weekend in doubleheader wins
Columbus Midget Blues swept a Saturday doubleheader at Yankton South Carolina 1 4 and 13 1 and won 4 1 0 at York Sunday to improve to 5 0. Scott Loseke had three hits and four RBIs in game one while Joe Atlt added three hits including two triples.
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East Construction wins Columbus softball title at Holiday Inn invitational
East Construction of Omaha avenged an earlier loss to Brent Village to win the Columbus Holiday Inn Invitational at Gerrard Park. East beat Brent 5-4 in the first final, then 13-10 in the decisive game after trailing in the tournament. Terry's Painting took third by trimming Countryside 14-0 in the losers bracket final. top four earned trophies and cash.
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Hobson Keeps Red Sox Hopes Alive In 3-1 Win
Boston junior star Butch Hobson drove in two runs with two singles to raise his season RBI total to 36 while Rico Petrocelli’s release echoes through Beantown. Reggie Cleveland earned the win in relief, and ex Twin Bill Campbell logged his ninth save as Boston defeated Minnesota 3-1. Other AL results included Yankees, Blue Jays, Mariners, Royals, Rangers, and Angels victorious across the day.
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Midget Reds drop twin bills in opening weekend
The Caluitius Midget Reds opened with four losses in two doubleheaders, falling to Grand Island Overland First National 11-7 and 5-4 in eight innings, then to Fremont 12-4 and 17-7 per the run rule. Columbus and Overland battled to a 8th-inning win. big hits came from Jeff Kelly and Steve Mancuso.
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Weiskopf Wins Kemper Open in Tight Finish
Tom Weiskopf captured the Kemper Open in a two stroke victory in Charlotte. He started the final round tied with Bill Rogers and George Hurns, fell three behind Burns after five holes, then surged to a late lead to finish ahead.
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Denver trims Omaha Royals
Coby Johnson hit a three run homer and Chip Lang worked four innings of shutout relief as Denver opened a four game American Association series with a 3 0 victory over Omaha. Johnson’s fourth homer of the season capped a four run seventh inning.
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