Late inning runs spark Columbus past York in 7 5
Columbus American Legion Juniors won 7 5 over York Juniors to move to 2 0 in western division play. Key seventh inning rally tied the game after Gary Modelski started the inning with a run scoring single and Gerry Nixon delivered a three run double for York, but Columbus answered with late scoring miscues and solid defense to seal the victory.
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Midget Reds drop opener as Wahoo Juniors win 6-4
Wahoo Midgets suffer first loss of the season at Waynre Park as Rick Wagner fires a four hit shutout. Columbus Legion Reels beat Reds 7-0 while Wahoo Juniors rally to a 6-4 victory over Columbus with timely hits by Porter Wieser Henry and Mueller.
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Al Unser Wins Rex Mays Classic At West Allis
Al Unser, of Albuquerque, dominated the Rex Mays Classic at West Allis, repeating as winner as Bobby Unser praised his machine. He posted a record average speed of 114.838 mph over the one mile paved oval, matching the event’s purse record in a strong foray after a similar Indy 500 run.
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Omaha Royals Open Four-Game Series With Family Night
The Omaha Royals host Wichita Aeros at Rosenblatt Stadium in a four game set highlighted by Family Night with discounted admission for families and a free ticket offer if Omaha loses. Omaha edged Denver 17-16 after leading 8-1 in the third, while Saturday’s game saw a 9-7 Omaha win on a late surge.
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Aaron Receives Diamond Ring From Braves
Aaron received a diamond ring from the Atlanta team in a Sunday ceremony. The ring features six small diamonds symbolizing his hundred homers, with an extra stone to mark the next milestone toward Babe Ruth's record. The event celebrated his ongoing hitting achievements.
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Fishing Report Highlights from Lake North and Private Lakes
Fishing in eff gol reports active crappies and bass at Lake North with large catches noted. Pate River runs high offering large mouth bass in deep slow-moving water. Gary Abegglen landed a 10 pound group. Sunday morning fishing near Richland and in private lakes yielded good catfish, while canoeing tips emphasize longer trips down the Platte River and life jackets for young children.
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Major League Leaders and Awards Snapshot from UPI
United Press International lists National and American League leaders in runs, hits, and pitching. Notable names include Aaron Mays Santo Killebrew Oliva Cash Horton and Carlton Jenkins Lierkee Palmer and McNally among others. Data shows top performers by team and position with select figures.
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White Sox catcher to have operation
White Sox catcher Gruleher underwent an emergency appendectomy Sunday after severe stomach pains. Heerman was placed on the two day disabled list and pitcher Jim Magnuson was called up from the miners to replace him.
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Jim Magnuson
Miners
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Canonero loses Belmont bid ends Triple Crown hopes
Canonero finished fourth in the Belmont Stakes as Pass Catcher won by three quarters of a length over Jim French with Bold Reason third. Trainer Juan Arias blamed a training miss and ill health for the Venezuelan owned Kentucky Derby and Preakness contender, whose future remained undecided as sales talks continued.
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Nicklaus Loses in Sudden Death at Atlanta Classic
Gardner Dickinson defeated Jack Nicklaus on the first sudden death hole after a dramatic finish to the Atlanta Golf Classic. All three golfers finished regulation tied, with Nicklaus three inches from a birdie on the final hole and Dickinson two feet from his sand shot on the playoff hole. Nicklaus overshot the green in the extra hole as Dickinson claimed the title bid.
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Phillies stars throw no hit win in Minor Little League
Giacuęgs The Phillies Starzec and Jochum pitched a no hit 10-0 victory over the Kaclois. Stachura led Insi dets to a 24-3 over the Tigers. Mueller, Welgus, Mancusa drove in nine runs in another game. Indians beat Chargers 54 with Alt hying a one hitter. Expos blank Rams 50 as Tool won for Expos. Senators beat Chiefs 42 with Wiese winning and Morris losing.
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Greg Scribner
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Chiefs
Steve Wiese
Jost Morris
Kodes and Goolagong Crown French Open Champions
Top seed Jan Kodes of Czechoslovakia and 19 year old Evonne Goolagong of Australia won the singles titles at the 25th French Open Tennia Tournament. Kodes defeated Ilie Nastase of Romania 8-6 6-2 7-5 in a hard fought final.
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UPI
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Czechoslovakia
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
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Mic Nastase
Romania
Blue continues to resemble Koufax in form for A's win
Vida Blue allowed two hits through six innings before Oakland routed Washington 8-1, matching lasting dominance with seven strikeouts and two walks as he improved to 12-2. He downplayed a possible 20 win total while his 12th win tops the majors, buoyed by a blistering fastball and limited damage from the Senators.
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Houston
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Philadelphia
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Experiment on artificial northern pike spawning marshes
SANCOLN UPI The State Game Commission is conducting an experiment on artificial northern pike spawning marshes at three Salt Valley reservoirs to boost eastern Nebraska stocks. About 22,000 fingerlings were released into Conestoga, Olive Creek, and Stagecoach reservoirs, produced in hatcheries. The study compares their survival with hatchery fish from Bleestein Lake to assess if marsh spawning offers a viable alternative in waters lacking weedy spawning areas.
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Wurdinger two hitter blanks York Midgets
Wurdinger pitched a two hitter defeating York Midgets as Oasis unhurt by the fluke plays. Pence opened with a broken bat single, Newman’s catch near home plate caused a safe play, and Wurdinger struck out 14 as Coach Gary Beck’s squad scored eight in a late rally. York’s Keefer started, Nossmian relieved, Lawell finished for York, dropping to 1-1.
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Randy Moessel
Tick Burrows
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Creighton Names Baker New Head Baseball Coach
MAHA UPIs David Baker longtime Creighton assistant in baseball and basketball is named head baseball coach replacing Larry Cochell who left for California State Los Angeles. Baker attended Coffeyville Junior College on a NJCAA basketball title team and earned degrees from Emporia State. He also played semi pro baseball for the Rapid Transit Dreamliners of Wichita, 1965 champions.
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Gary Muths Win Sunday Doubles at Boulevard Lanes
Gary and Gloria Muth rolled an 887 handicap series with games 219 231 and a rest to win Sunday night’s Scotch Doubles at Boulevard Lanes. Tandy and Judy Krumland were close with 665, followed by Jim and Judy Draper and Ray and Marge Best. Roy and Irene Kotler and Marge Best were drawn for TV. The Kealers won the special match game and will appear on Bowling at Leisure June 2 on Channel 7 Omaha.
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Ray
Margé Best
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Ra Marge Best
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Johnson wins Osceola Open in hot Sunday finish
Dan Joonson of Dannebroy touted as winner with 24 31 68 in the second Osceola open. Johnson defeats Delbert Coe of Bradshaw and Harald Camp of Petersbuirg as top honors. Flights mark Myer, Cordes, Colherg at 75 78 77 with strong showings by Grim Miller Henricksen and Rochrs in various divisions.
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Delbert Coe
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Ronch Myers
Fullerton
Mark Cordes
Ben Bachman
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Tulsa tops Cyclones to reach College World Series berth
Tulsa defeated Iowa State 5-0 to win the best of three series and advance to the College World Series in Omaha. Steve Rogers struck out 14 in a four hitter, earning his 19th win while Tulsa pitching shut down the Cyclones.
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Steinmark dies at 22 after cancer battle and amputation
Freddie Steinmark, star defensive back for Texas Longhorns and symbol of courage in his cancer fight, died Sunday at age 22. He underwent amputation after a malignant sarcoma was found during exploratory surgery and had been treated at M. D. Anderson Hospital. Texans coach Fred Akers called his loss one of the saddest moments in sports as Steinmark inspired many nationwide.
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