Hastings Clinches State Berth In Tight Playoff
Hastings, led by a 14 point second half effort from Hernie, defeated Grand Island 43-31 to secure a Class A state tournament berth as Aurora star Kropp powered his team with a 22 point effort in a 66-44 win over Central City. Bellevue escaped with a long overtime win, while other Class A districts saw Westside, Millard, and Scottsbluff remaining in contention amid weather-caused postponements.
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Nebraska High School Cage Scores Summary
District tournament results from Ralston to Millard list Omaha Westside 59 over Millard 22, Hastings 40 over Grand Island, Blair 0 over Paul Wade Logan, Crete 38 over Wahoo 43, Waverly 4 over Wahoo Neumann 01, and other games including Alliance, Burke Wolteyue 62 over Omha Central 45, Arthur Fala 7, DeWitt TH-Goun 57, and Valentine postponed.
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DiMaggio Joins Hughes Network as Vice President
New York based UPI report says Joe DiMaggio, Hall of Fame outfielder and three time MVP, signs a one year contract to serve as a vice president and travel the country for Hughes Sports Network. President Dick Bailey calls him a highly respected figure and morale booster.
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Wenz Sent to Pacific Coast Farm Club
Clearwater Florida reports the Philadelphia Phillies have announced that pitcher Freel Wenz, who failed to reach contract terms, has been assigned to the club's Pacific Coast farm team.
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UCLA Bruins Power Past California in 103-68 Rout
UCLA coach John Wooden earned his 520th win at UCLA as the Bruins crushed California 103-68. Curtis Rowe led with 23 points while Sidney Wicks and Steve Patterson added 21 each in a dominant performance. The Bruins next face Stanford before a break, with USC looming next Saturday.
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Houk Sets Bold Aim For Yankees In 1971 Title Chase
UPI report notes Ralph Houk foresees a strong Yankees season to edge Baltimore in the AL East, citing hoped for upticks in pitching depth and a breakout slugger John Ellis while detailing lineup options and possible rotation changes.
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Dickinson 70 Gives Him Lead At Doral Open
Gardner Dickinson shot a two under par 70 to move one stroke ahead in the $150,000 Doral Open. He cited a bogey on the 18th hole, avoided water on the Blue Monster, and said he is working harder after a lean 1970 season while praising his improved driver and putter.
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Bucks Set NBA Record With 19th Straight Victory
Milwaukee coach Larry Costello hailed the win as his greatest personal coaching achievement after the Bucks claimed a 108 99 victory over Detroit to extend their unbeaten streak to 19. Lew Alcindor, now Kareem Abdul Jabbar, joined the club two years earlier helping fuel the run as New York had set a 48 game mark last season. Other scores: Philadelphia over New York 113-101, Chicago 130-103 over San Francisco, Cincinnati 117-111 over Portland, Atlanta 105-101 over Los Angeles, San Diego 111-110 edged by Seattle.
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Bowling league scores and top games at Columbus Bowl
Badje's 643 leads Tadheran Church League with 643 high series and 217 high game by Harry Rosehe. Numerous bowlers from Wwagu and Pay nyce cague post 200s. Supersweet earns team honors with 79 game and 2.800 series. Other notable scores include 259 by Ervy Wieser, 234 by Joe Karnek, and 598 by Don Beerbohm. L eonhands tops with 27 high game and BD Stoppers post 2,65 three game series.
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Janet Keefer
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Marilyn Wilcox
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Fraziers waiting begins for big Clay bout
Philadelphia reports Joe Frazier completed six weeks of light training with five rounds sparred and weighed in at 201 pounds. The $2.5 million heavyweight title showdown with Cassius Clay Monday night is near as manager Yank Durham hints at retirement. Durham forecasts a knockout in seven, while Frazier jokes about victory party plans and maintains focus on the final preparations.
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Subara Lounge Triumphs Behind Scholz 33 In Lopsided Win
Ken Scholz scored 33 as Subara Lounge rolled past Nising City 116 to 11 in Pidheer Basketball League action. Gargarkness added 28, Bartels 16, Navrkal 43, Brewer 12, while Monte Sanley led Rising City with 24 in a game marked by uneven scoring and unclear quarter details.
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Jets add Ally Eiles to coaching staff and talent role
Ally Eiles, former Saints defensive backs coach, joins the New York Jets coaching staff as a defensive coach and talent scout. Head coach Weekly Ewbank announced the hiring on Friday.
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Ali to be counting on boxing ability Monday
In Miami Beach, Ali plans to box rather than slug in the heavyweight title affair with former champ Cassius Clay and current champion Jon Prager. Ali and Dundee envision a tactical fight with in and out movement as they prep, weighing 212 pounds by Monday, aiming for a knockout and a strategic victory.
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Platte College to meet Trinidad in regional tourney opener
Platte College heads west Sunday to open the National Junior College Tournament regional in Casper Wyoming. Coach Gene Loreton’s squad carries a five game win streak and recent wins over top seeds in the sub regional. Probables include Bailey Trader Kincaid McArdle Seidel as Platte posts a 17-42 record while Trinidad stands 22-5.
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Campaneris Signs Oakland A's Contract for 1871
The Oakland Athletics announced the signing of shortstop Campaneris to a $6,000 deal, locking the club’s infield for 1871. Campaneris is expected to report to camp from Missouri over the weekend.
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Stone and others post high bowling scores in local leagues
Stone posts a 255 game and 97 series in the Coogressive League at Columbus Bowl with teammates Harald Foyce 415 and others piling up scores. Eve Lische leads Hallette League with 228, Corrine Cave 73 series tops, and multiple players report 2 and 3 game series along with high team totals from Oasis Bar and The Phillica.
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Braves Rue Early Inning Power In 1971 Exhibition
Jackson shifted to centerfield for Atlanta and hit a long third inning triple to spark a 4-2 victory over Montreal in the 1971 exhibition season. Manager Sam Harris praised his arm and adaptation while Earl Williams and Ralph Carr contributed key hits.
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