Juniors Rally For Narrow Win In Late Ninth Inning
Columbus American Legion Juniors edge North Platte 64 in Cornhusker League action. Aermini struck out 18 as North Platte benefited from defensive miscues, with a ninth inning rally fueled by Sackett Kobza and Last scoring the tying and winning runs. Coaches Lassek and Robertson prepare Valasek to start Wednesday as the club eyes a bid with Norfolk looming.
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Columbus American Legion
Nike A
Mike Aemni
North Platte
Aermini
Tin Willy
Hamfer
Columbus
Platters
Allen Cox
Pat Sackett
Larry Valasek
Dean Kobza
Sackett
Cox
Gary Raelz
Bucker
Larry Kobus
van Driggs
Valasek
Brice
Bunt
Acri
Racks
Acti
Rackz
Ken Gale
Ron Ziola
Nce
Dave Melliger
Warner
Cornhusker Legion
Tocals
Norfolk
Kobus
Glover
Kobra
Briggs
Larry Lassek
Gary Robertson
Mike Valasek
Dwayne Henry
Grandstand
Ellins
Ragin
Urigess
Kahuss
Nata RA Valasch
Arizona State Ed Bane pitches three-hitter to beat Oklahoma
In a College World Series game in Omaha Arizona State tops Oklahoma 1-0 as Ed Bane, a lefty, throws a three-hitter and sets a new series strikeout record with six in the final innings. Gary Atwell hits the decisive extra-base hit for the Sun Devils who improve to 6-24 while Oklahoma falls to 3-5-16. The Sooners’ only run comes on unearned infield miscues while Oklahoma’s rotation resists early pressure and USC looms in the next round.
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Neb
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Bane
Simick
Arizona State
Oklahoma
Southern California
Daryl Arenstein
Connecticut
Rane
E Sooner Neup
Gary Atwell
Ricky Valley
Bucklahoma
Bill Severns
Mike Marino
Jim Ward
Arizona
Larry Hankhammer
Southern Cal
Gary Gentry
Gary Weese
Temple
Texas
Midget Blues win third behind Wurdinger's arm
The Midget Blues beat North Platte 5 to 3 as pitcher Wurdinger carried a near no hitter into the seventh inning. A late rally by North Platte tied the game before Columbus tallied two unearned runs on errors and timely hits. Wurdinger finished with 12 strikeouts, aiding Columbus to a league win and a 30th win overall.
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Midget Blues
Wurdinger
Platters
Runers
Mick Mack
Wardinger
Terry Collins
Steve Main
Ron Becker
Hawk
Steve Gullian
Ken Thompson
Bill Heyes
Warren
Melliger
North Platte
Mike Zastera
Phil Peppler
Greg Ellington
Rick Lamoreaux
Bullington
York
Colling
Blues
Norfolk
Reds
Sports Shorts: Marichal Flounders as Giants Slump Deepens
Hard to Believe. Marichal loses his first decision of the season as the Giants are routed by the Cubs. The righthander drops to 2-10 while Giants struggle to start the year. Tony Oliva returns for the Twins, collecting a single in three trips on opening Monday night. Rex retired after 23 seasons with a 115-88-12 grid record.
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Giants
Tony Oliva
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Tigers
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Carl Ybstreemski
Red Sox
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Jack
Rex
CHS Grid
Lincoln Papers
Sellingham
Wash
Falls City shooter captures handicap at Nebraska state trapshoot
Doniphan Neb Falls City shooter Meinheit won the Nebraska handicap championship at the Nebraska state trapshoot. It was his fifth registered shoot and a Gimax to his first year of shooting. He posted a score of 7 out of 100 from the 23 years marker. John Voss of Omaha had won the big event previously with a 197x200. Rueford Bailey of Big Splings won the all around with 381400, Gene Morrissey of North Platte was runner up. The four day event concluded Sunday.
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Doniphan
Bus Meinheit
Falls City
Nebraska
John Voss
Omaha
Rueford Bailey
Big
Gene Morrissey
Nort Platte
Sy H
Four Huskers in All-Star game
CHICAGO AP Coach Bos Devaney of Nebraska will send 49 of last year's top college players against the Dallas Cowboys July 28 in Soldier Field. The All-Star roster includes 23 first round and 17 second round NFL draft picks. Devaney’s selections feature players from Michigan, Nebraska, Stanford, and Notre Dame, with 31 schools represented. Heisman winner Pat Sullivan and Huskers star Jerry Tagge share quarterback duties.
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Bos Devaney
University of Nebraska
Dallas Cowboys
Soldier Field
Devaney
Newbraska T
Michigan
Cornhusker
Stanford
Notre Dame
Pat Sullivan
Auburn
Huskers
Jerry Tagge
van Terownser
Chicago Tribune
Omaha team wins tourney at Boulevard Lanes
Young's Service of Omaha captured the Dowling Proprietors Association Champion of Champions tourney with 2,869 total and won $350. The BPAA event drew 94 women’s teams from eastern Nebraska, with Tel's A W of Lincoln taking $260 for second. Top finishers included Bowling OBE Columbus 2,616 Sabatha Lincoln 2,768 Henry's Bowl Beatrice 2,737 and others in the top 10. Columbus teams Bowling Bags and Square Dancers placed high with listed players and teammates named.
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Young
Omaha
Dowling Proprietors Association
Boulevard Lanes
Nebraska
BPAA
Tel’s A & W
Lincoln
Bowling Obe
Columbus
Sabatha
Beatrice
Crete
South Sioux City
Rick’s Place
Wilber
Bud Iron
Diane Dallman
Jame Thomas
Alice Welten
Janet Schuele
Judy Krumland
Marlene Louis
Jean Ruschy
Jane Podany
Marti Janssen
Dora Hagee
Tahonsky wins third city golf meet at Grand Island
Dan Tahonsky of St. Paul captured the tournament of Champions at Riverside County Club in Grand Island with a three under par 69 for a 142 total after a 78 on Saturday. Jim Brownfield of Gozad and Charles Borner of North Platte tied for second at 143, with Ron Meore of Denver at 144 and Dick Spangler of Lincoln and Guy Lame of Peru tied for fifth at 145.
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Grand Island, Neb
Dan Tahonsky
St. Paul
Grand Island
Riverside County Club
Jim Brownfield
Gozad
Charles Borner
North Platte
Ron Meore
Denver
Dick Spangler
Lincoln
Guy Lame
Peru
Ted
B D rolls past David City 25 12 in softball
BC players powered to a 24 12 win over David City as Joyce Bonk hit a homer and 23 safeties were recorded Connie Barnes earned the victory while Kortmeier took the loss in a windy game at Great Neck New York AP reports Al Ciuvi golf pro retires after 47 years at Fresh Meadow Country Club to be honored at a June dinner dance
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David City
Joyce Bonk
Connie Barnes
Kortmeier
Great Neck
N.Y
al Ciuvi
Gene Saraven
Fresh Meadow Country Club
Ditmer
Milburn extends winning streak in track rivalry
Milburn ran his unbeaten streak to 65 with a Friday night victory in Los Angeles and again at the Kennedy Games in Berkeley. Smith also posted fast times, while Jean-Louis Ravellomanantson suffered two defeats as Ray Robinson and Rambuck beat him in sprints. Other top performances included Delano Meriwether in Amherst and Bruce Scally's 56.6 in New Jersey.
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Associated Press
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Jean-Louis Ravelomanuntson
John
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Jones
Los Angeles
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Malagasy Republic
Ray Robinson
Florida A & M
France
Roger Rambuck
Ravelomanantsoa
Curtis Beck
Teyan
Poe
Woods
Randy Matson
al Feuerbach
Beck
Rodney
Lee Evans
Evans
Stith
Leaders Shine in Sunday Night Mixed League Bowls
Jonn Jacobliz rolled 210 for a high game and Dennis Kudron posted 560 for the men as top performers. Women’s honors went to San Sista with a 167 single and 438 series. Koote's Klebbers reached a team high of 1,794 while Brass Rail posted a 660 game.
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Dennis Kudron
Boulevard Lanes
San Sista
Koote’s
Klebbers
Brass Rail
Riva Ridge Dominates Belmont to Lead 3 Year Old Division
Kentucky Derby winner Riva Ridge easily won the Belmont Stakes in 2 28 on a fast track. Trainer Lucien Laurin, preparing three other yearlings, noted his group has 15 victories this year and over $600,000 in earnings. Bee Bee Bee’s absence kept Bee Bee Bee out of the Triple Crown chase as Laurin announced a planned break of five days.
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Laurin
Riva Ridge
U Pe Case
Spanish Riddle
Quill Gordon
Hiddie
Toy Anderson
Meadow Stable
Belmont Park
Quill
Cordon
Ksing
Gallant Man
Stage Door Johnny
Sven
Ron Turvolfe
Bee Bee Bee
Mint
le Hage
Tvely
Loess
Ibeela
Saratoga
Snead edges Rodriguez by one at Philadelphia Classic
J C Snead wins the $150000 Philadelphia Golf Classic by one stroke over Chi Chi Rodriguez at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Snead finishes 72 holes at six under par 282 with rounds of 70 71 49 72. Rodriguez shot 71 68 70 74 for 283, while others chase behind including Dave Hill and Hubert Green.
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Golf Agarest
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J.C
Shedd
Whitemarsh
Valley — Country Club
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Dick Rhyan
Jim Jamieson
Bach
Rhyai
Jamieson
Dave Hillst
Hubert Green
Homers Blancas
Bob Murphy
Art Wall
Gay Bresger
Tony Jacklin
Jerry Heard
Tom
Shead
Cht Chi
Chi Chi
Death and Victory Mark Turbulent 24 Hour Race
The 24hour race on TAN circuit ended in tragedy as Joakim Bonnier died in a crash while Graham Hill claimed victory hours later. Bonnier, from a Swedish publishing family, was killed in the wreckage on the widened road while Hill triumphed in the classic race.
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Trance
Donagelie Bend
Velecan
Joakim Bonnier
Suro Racing
Graham’ Hill
Hensies
Grand Prix Rivers Association
Bonnier
Juan Manuel Jangio
Alberto Ascari
Mike Callins
Marquis de Portago
Mark Hayes wins Sumerikanna Ama steur Golf Tournament title
JOHNSTOWN Pa AP A 20 year old Army Specialist from Oklahoma City named Mark Mayes won the 19th annual Sumerikanna Ama steur Golf Tournament of Cham. He played an even par 70 in the final round and finished four rounds at 277 three under par.
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Johnstown
Army
Oklahoma City
Mark Mayes
Rubin Seeks Job as 76ers Head Coach
Philadelphia AP report states Roy Rubin, longtime LIU coach and athletic director, has joined candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers coaching job in the Wall of Fame Basketball League club context.
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Roy Rubin
Long Island University
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Jack Johnson Named Coach of the Year at Columbus High
Lincoln Journal and Star designates Columbus High coach Jack Johnson as High School Coach of the Year after guiding CHS to the state basketball crown. Johnson credits his players and alumni support. his teams have posted strong records, including a 20-3 season and multiple state tournament appearances. He and his wife Cathy have two daughters and a son, with Johnson already recognized as a two-time Columbus mentor.
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Ute
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Virgil Parker
Cheampion
Loup City High
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Judy
Susan
David
The
del Miller
Omaha World-Herald
Dean Soulliere
Donohue Shapes Up To Challenge McLaren At Mosport
AP Auto Racing notes Donohue and Penske return with a Porsche to challenge the Gulf McLarens in the Can-Am opener at Mosport Park Ontario. Hulme wins the race despite Donohue closing in. Revson third after a late vibration issue. Other races include Pescarolo and Hill winning Le Mans 24 hours and Pearson taking a Grand National stock car event in Michigan. Bonnier dies in the Le Mans race.
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Mark Bundhue
Roger Penske
Huff
Winer
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Ontario
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Tuedianapolis
Hulme
Pete Revson
McLaran
Joakin Bonnier
Jackie Stewart
David Pearson
Mercury
Cambridge Junction
Mich
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A. J. Mayt
Wood Brothers
Lwemile
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Bobby Alissottin
Chevrolet
Richard Petty
James Hylton
Ford
Dernybrooke International Speedway
Brainerd
Minn
Denny Long
Sterling
International Motor Sports Association
Revson
Kreifels Slusarski win bench rest shoot at Columbus Club
Kreifels and Jerome Slusarski topped the Columbus Rifle Club Bench Rest Match at the Outdoor Range. Kreifels won small-bore with a .222 Remington Magnum 1.378 inch group. Slusarski took large-bore with a Tom Magnum 1.3817 inch group. Max Koch and Harry Laudenklos followed in small-bore, Ralph Aerii and Kenny Urkuski placed second and third in large-bore.
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Cic Kreifels
Jerome Slusarski
Columbus Rifle Club
Kreifels
Slusarski
Max Koch
Harry Laudenklos
Ralph Aerii
Kenny Urkuski
Ohio drag race driver killed in crash
Gregory Glass, 24, of North Canton was killed at Dragway 42 in West Salem after losing control following a run down the dragstrip. He was thrown from his car and died on arrival at Lodi Hospital, according to Wayne County sheriff’s deputies.
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Ohio
Gregory Glass
North Canton
Satuday
West Salem
Wayne County Sheriff’s
Glass
Ife
Lodi Hospital
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