Brandt 5-1 Fischer's two run shot sinks Fremont
John Fischer belted his first career Legion home run a two run shot to lift Columbus Juniors to a 2-1 victory over rival Fremont on Sunday night. The shot provided the deciding runs in a tense game.
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
9
John Fischer belted his first career Legion home run a two run shot to lift Columbus Juniors to a 2-1 victory over rival Fremont on Sunday night. The shot provided the deciding runs in a tense game.
Mike Brandt limited Columbus to four hits, fanning nine over a complete outing as the Juniors beat Fremont 5-0. John Fischer plated two with a fourth inning double, while Tom Carden absorbed the loss. Ak-Sar-Ben entries and upcoming twin bills against York and Central City follow.
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