Juniors Fall 3-2 in Huskers Conference Battle
Columbus Juniors suffer a 3-2 setback at Kearney in a tight Huskers/Cambhusker Conference league game. Pitching and fielding miscues prove costly as Kearney erases an early deficit with unearned runs and takes advantage of errors to secure the win. Jim Sajevic and Steve Ninegar contribute for Kearney, while Pat Sackett and Bruce Ebner power Columbus offensively before the final out.
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Rich Gaver
Calmibas
Kearney
Los
Cambhusker
Steve Curtiss
Pat Sackett
Bruce Ebner
Columbus
Eal Hae
Stevenghet
Nene
Randy Wilhite
Mike Aeri
Dick ‘Wilson
Ant
Curtiss
Sackett
Wilson
Dale Dehlin
Acri
Mike Clark
Jim Sajevic
Steve Ninegar
Marc Carranza
Spohgberg
Aerni
Dean Kobza
Sajevic
Aermi
Carranza
Tor Dan Brigg
Ron Ziola
Aemi
Briggs
Toeft
Larry Valasek
Wit Curliss
Larry Kobus
Ebner
Lincoln
RBC
Aer
Keamney
Arvana
Suonebers
Wieser
Midget Blues rally to beat Kearney 8 6 in eighth
Columbus Midget Blues win 8 6 in eight inning on a late rally. John Robak pitched in relief for Columbus with Egger, Heppler, and Moore delivering key hits. Del Wilmot had two of Kearney’s four hits as five Columbus players drove in runs and sealed the comeback.
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Columbus
Kearney
He Hines
Ivecord
Lincoln
John Robak
Swith Amarker
del Wilmot
Aviors
Jerry Moore
Vriday
Connors Reaches Wimbledon Third Round
Jim Connors, a 43-arc right-hander from Belleville Illinois, advances to the third round of the All England tournament at Wimbledon in London. He defeated Nicky Kalogeropoulos of Greece 6 3 7 6 6 to reach the last 32 as American hopes grow alongside seeds Smith Gornand Van Dillen McManus Tapner Stickton Step Mayer and Blechinger.
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Wimbledon
England
Jim Connors
Belleville
Ill
Italy
Adriano Panatta
Gloria Connors
Jim
Rob Hewitt
South Africa
Connors
Nicky Kalogerapoulos
Greece
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Tom Gornand
Seattle
Wath
Erk van Dillen
San Mateo
Jim McManus
Berkeley
Roscie Tapner
Leckett Mountain
Tenn
Nick Stickton
Port Washing
N.Y
Mike Sstep
Dallas
Alexander Mayer
Woodmere
Don Blechinger
Oshkosh
Wis
Clark Graebner
New York City
U.S
Nastase
Romania
Newitt
Andres Gimeno
Spain
King
Sharon Walsh
San Rafael
Joltin Joe Swinging Through 1919 Philadelphia Athletics
In 1919 Joe Distogele turns to golf after a baseball swing era. The text recalls the Philadelphia Athletics and a socking home run moment, framing it as a transition from baseball to other sport. The note evokes a bygone era and references Joltin Joe in a reflective, period voice.
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Joe Distogele
Hke
Ugal Philadelphia Athletics
Big Eight adopts 3 second rule and Neb rakes in seats
Sport Shorts notes the Big Eight will use a 3 second rule this year to speed offense, while NBA and ABA employ 24 and 30 seconds respectively. Nebraska unveils 9 000 new seats at Memorial Stadium boosting capacity to about 75 000 for the 1972 opener against Texas A&M on Sept 16, aiming to surpass last year's attendance peak of 63,331 versus Kansas.
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Paul Ernst
Memorial
Stadiun
Nebraska
Texas A&al
Stadt
Kansas
Oasis Bar Routs Softball League With 9-0 Win
Oasis Bar remains undefeated in Columbus Softball League by defeating opponents 9-0 as Keep Kerner and X L Motel trail with 9-2 and 22 records respectively.
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Oasis Bar
Columbus
Keep Kerner
XL Motel
7112 Vth Street Columbus Nebraska Notice
A readable fragment lists an address at 7112 Vth Street Columbus Nebraska 68607 with phone number 564-2516 indicating a local contact point or notice location. No additional context or event details are provided in the readable text.
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Vth
Columbus
Nebraska
Drivers plan to qualify at Pocono for Schaefer 30
AP dispatch from Pocono Raceway reports drivers ready to qualify for the $400000 Schaefer 30 at Pocono International Raceway. Track officials warned that qualifying may be canceled with the race postponed, risking $275000 in prize money and future USAC sanctioning.
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Bloys-Britt
Wiliam J. San
Diittack
Kel
USAC
Denver Defeats Rangers in Western League Challenge
The Denver and Oklahoma City clubs, among the league’s worst, split a doubleheader with Wichita. Denver won the first game 10 to 0 before dropping the nightcap 2 to 1. The Bears beat the Texas Rangers in an exhibition, while Evansville extended its Eastern Division lead by defeating Indianapolis.
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Associated
Denver
Oklahoma
City
Bealing
Iowa
Indianapolis
Omaha
Tulsa
Women’s Softball League: 8-0 Victory Over Clarks
The team routed Clarks 8-0 as Connie Barnes pitched and Dittmer took the loss. The offense collected 34 hits to Clarks nine, with Charles Hei credited in the score notes.
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Charles Hei
Actiat
Connie Barnes
Clarks
Dittmer
Gals softball tourney brings 24 teams here
The Columbus Serornal Club hosts 24 teams in the Women s Class A fastpitch softball tournament August 12 13 and 14 the first state double elimination meet in Columbus Sanctioned by the Nebraska Softball Association with teams from Lincoln Beatrice Columbus David City Lindsay Norfolk Wahoo Stange Full Creek Holdrege Fremont Bellwood Pleasanton Grand Island and Ansley. About 600 players coaches and managers will attend with each person estimated to spend about 25 in the local trade area All games at the Armory and Pony League fields with evening games tentatively at 630 p.m.
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Bill Smith
Nebraska
Columbus Seriornal
Columbus
Columbus Serloma Club
Nebraska Softball Association
Central City
O Live
Ineile
Armory
Pony League
Wrestler Dave McNair Injured on South America Tour
Dave McNair said his son Dave, one of two Columbus teens on a South American wrestling tour, tore ankle tendons in Panama City and will wear a cast for three weeks. He won a match in Mexico City and defeated 103 in Guatemala City. Lindsay Batl won all prior matches in Guatemala. Nebraska club remains unbeaten in team competition.
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Dave McNair
Dave
Columbus
South America
Panama City
Mexico City
Guatemala City
Lindsay Batl
Guatemala
Nebraska
Highest exacta payoff at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha
The season's top exacta payoff came at Ak-Sar-Ben race track in Omaha Nebraska on Wednesday. The My Amigo and War Rico to wit and place in the ninth race returned $923.70 for a $3 ticket. Four patrons held $10 tickets and 54 held $3 tickets on the winning combination.
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Omaha
Neb
Ak-Sar- Ben
Aaron on trail of two records in major league clutch
Henry Aaron nears Babe Ruth’s home run mark as he drives in runs and scores in a key sequence. The night’s slate shows Mets over Phillies, Dodgers blanking Astros, Cards beating Cubs, and Reds widening the NL West gap with Bench driving in two.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated
Press
Enty
Wd Henry
Hank Aaron
Allia
Babe Bulb
Anni
San Diego
Chu
Cap
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Treat
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Houston
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Leamié
Chicago
White Sox
Oakland
Minnesota
California
Boson
Detroit
Ralph Garr
Ruth
Aa- Tor
Gell
Scratch league winners crowned after roll off
Hansen Irwin edged Joe Ervin and Ed Kloke by one pin to win the Bowl Scratch League title after a roll off involving two other pairs. Highs included Kloke 272, Carlson 608 in the Big 12 Summer League finale. women Corrine Cave and Debbie Gates shared top games, and the Missouri Cave team collected trophy honors. In the Wednesday Afternoon League Debbie Gates led with a 215, Ben Pensick added a 562 series, and the Phillies posted 661 in a game and 1,905 total.
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Jony Hangen
Jim Srivin
Sre Columbs
Hansen-Irwin
Joe Ervin
Ed Kloke
Joe Kamik
Ardean Stote
Tony
Irwin
Kloke
Karnik
Erwin
Stone
Harry Carlson
Det Triebigasser
Debbie Gales
Ben Pensick
Phillies
Major League Leaders in American League Batting and Pitching
AP report lists AL batting leaders with Billy Ruud Oak and Henry Braun Min among top. Also shows runs, RBIs, doubles, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching decisions, strikeouts leaders including Fingers Oak and Cort Beville.
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Associated: Press
Braun
Min
Imper
Say
D.allen
O.may
Chi
Rudi
Oak
D. Allen
C.may
Hirs—Rudi
Alumat
Cal
Doublus
Fisk
Bsn
Patek
Pinicilla
Fis Bsn
Cash
Det
D. Nelson
Tex
P.kell
Campaneris
Lal Ss
Lal del
Kaat
Borgan
Bonds
Ai Seneh
A.oliver
Pgh
HLTS
Brock
Simmons
Morgan
Cin
Sil
Orey
Hin
Fei
Tan
Caillon
Pei
Beaver
Clarkson and Oasis Reach Softball Semi Finals
Clarkson blanked Barrel Bar of Leigh 0 in a five inning win while Oasis collected nine hits to defeat Mel's TV at Columbus. Friday’s semi finals set Clarkson and Oasis to meet at 8 15 with Frem ent and Mint Bar pairing earlier in Creston play.
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Clarkson
Oasis
Creston
Darrell Dubsky
Barrel Bar
Leigh
Asia
Mel's TV
Columbus
Hames
Freme Nt
Mint Bar
Netwalk
Bowling makes high scores at Boulevard lanes meet
Dennis Thiele rolls a 223 game and 629 series in the Tarry Bird Mixed League at Boulevard Lanes. Fred Neemeyer clears 143, Tom Hastings 220. Marion Hecker posts first 200 for the women. Kay Moore a 180s series. Drop Outs suffer 94 and 190. Night Crawlers lead with Dick Van Dyke 217 and 210 for a 614, Jerry Hagge 203, Gene Iverson 202. Marcia Guentherith 207 and Dora Hagge 140 total top women. Mod Squad pace team scoring with 0 game and 1649. In Tuesday Night Mixed Steve Reichmuth 228 and 529, Lee Warholeski 197 and 529. Patriotic Place 648 and 1859.
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Dennis
Thiele
Tarry Bird
Boulevard Lanes
Fred Neemeyer
Singleton
Tom Hastings
Marion Hecker
Kay Moore
Deaih
Night Crawlers
Dick van Dyke
Jerry Hagge
Gene Iverson
Marcia Guentherith
Dora Hagge
Owls
John Dacobita
Ken Finkra
Jean Smith Wins Elks String Golf Tournament
Jean Smith won the Elks String golf event at the country club. Verdella Emerson placed second with Dee Bartholomew and Dane Hopp tying for third.
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Jean Smith
Elks
Wks Country Club
Sveredua Smith
Law
Verdella Emerson
Dee Bartholomew
Dane Hopp
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