Juniors Blues Host North Platte Sunday in West Point
The Columbus American Legion Juniors set a no conference opening against North Platte at Pawnee Park Sunday night at 8. Midget Blues vs Hastings and York entries fill the day with pitching by Wayne Henry, Mike Remi, and York’s Aerailas in relief. Columbus bats show strong averages as North Platte’s slate tightens, with notable hitters Sackett Kobra Bullington and Wurdinger pacing the Blues.
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Gay Brewer Jamison lead after first round at Philadelphia Classic
Gay Brewer and Jim Jamison shot five under par 67s to hold the lead in the first round of the $150,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley. Brewer, aged 40, has battled ulcers, while 23-year-old Jamison contends despite back issues. Several players posted 68s, with others under par as the 144-man field began the 72-hole event.
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Canadiens Trade Two Farmhands In NHL Deals
MONTREAL AP The Canadiens sold two farmhands to NHL clubs. Ron Busnick, a right wing from the Nova Scotia Voyageurs, went to the Buffalo Sabres, and center John French from the Baltimore Clippers joined the California Golden Seals. In a separate deal the Atlanta Flames sold guard Tucker to the Seals. University Park PA JAP Penn State coach Joe Paterno hails quarterback John Hufnagel as the best college signal caller.
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Maus tops senior group at Boulevard Lanes meet
D Maus led Boulevard Lanes Senior Citizens League with a 206 game and 319 series. Edna Losche paced the gals at 173, Lucy Ehlers led in series at 472. The Kretzs posted a 2949 team series. In Men's Scratch Singles Moud Arnsmith had 237 and 806. High School Mini League was driven by Dan Buggi 2038 and Craig Brester 569.
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David City Midget Reds win two in Pioneer games
David City Midget Reds and Junior Reds halted losing streaks after Pioneer American Legion games at Pawnee Park. Behrns blanked Columbus Midgets in a 74 win while Columbus bats were stifled by Egger and Melliger in the Junior mix, with final scores 54 to 2 and 54 to 7. Crucial errors and late miscues shaped the outcomes as Reds seek league action with a June 1 doubleheader against Schuyler.
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Iowa State plans new grid stadium
ISU Foundation aims to raise 6 million dollars for a football stadium with 700000 pledged. No construction start date set until funds fully arrive. Potential 40000 seats, expandable to 65000, with a multi year build timeline depending on donations.
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Modified races slated Sunday at Platte track
Central Nebraska Racing Association Mollified Stock Cars schedule a Platte Valley Speedway Columbus event on Sunday June 11 featuring drivers Mighty Mouse Wilbert Hecke Go Big Red No 1 Dean Ward Jim Adler Chuck Kidwell and more. Former Columbus resident Jim Goetsche of Grand Island and Modified owned by Fred Gurbers of Columbus are entered. Rumor says Russ Stahmer runs No 6 percent. Racing starts 8 30 p.m. with bikes also on the program. CNBA members plan to attend.
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Sport Shorts previewing weekend baseball and Belmont Stakes
PAUL ERNST outlines a busy TV baseball slate with Mississippi vs USC in Omaha at 5 30 p m on Channel 0 and the defending champs the Trojans. Cubs at Giants on Saturday and Cardinals at San Diego on Channel 3 Sunday. Monday night features Tigers at Twins. Belmont Stakes Saturday promises a thriller with Riva Ridge and Key To Mint as favorites. Talk of baseball returning to Washington circulates amid Padres drawing well and Giants slipping.
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ABA considers team cuts at two day meeting
New York AP reports the American Basketball Association will hold a two day meeting starting Monday to discuss reducing teams and possibly dissolving the league Memphis Pittsburgh and Florida are eyed for cuts to strengthen finances. Florida and Pittsburgh are prime targets with low home attendance while Memphis shows decent arena but weak drawing. Fordham names 1972 football captains O Donnel Yonkers Bernard Carlesimo Newark Gregory Carlesimo Upper Montclair New Jersey
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LPGA Pair Escape Leads Opening Round at Pleasant Valley
In the $30,000 Eve LPGA Championship opening round at Pleasant Valley Country Club no player broke par on the 6,18-yard course. Kathy Whitworth, the defending champion, shot 75 to sit one stroke behind the leaders tied at 74 with seven others including Sayuki Yamazaki Fam Barnett Betty Burfeindt Barbara Remack Carole Jo Skala Samira Palmer and Sharon Miller among those at the top.
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Yaz to rejoin Redsox tonight
Boston faces a 22 game home stand with outfielder Carl Yastrzemski set to return after a torn knee ligament kept him out since May 9. Team physician Tom Tierney approved the comeback noting no surgery is needed and a knee brace will be worn though Yastrzemski reports lingering knee issues. He can run straight ahead and perform on the bases and in the field as he restarts his season.
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Dodgers Pirates clash opens season in NL race
Pirates hammer San Diego 11 2 with three homers as stars like Stargell Hebner Hernandez and Oliver pace a 15 hit night. Dodgers win without a hit, Grabarkewitz scores on wild pitch, then benches poke fun in Kangaroo Court.
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Jockey Mishaps Scatter In Second Thistle Down Race
In Cleveland Ohio AP report three jockeys fall or dismount in the second race at Thistle Down. Lovely Orient stumbled at the gate and rider Waddie Rinaldi Jr. was hurled to the turf. Star Bolero pulled up lame and Tommy Myers dismounted, Beerich broke a leg and David Placke was spilled.
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