Pensick Sets Columbus Shot Put Mark at GI Relays
Columbus junior Dan Pensick shattered the Columbus school shot put record with a 56-2 effort at the GI Relays, leading the state. Pensick also posted a 153-8 discus for second behind Westside's 159-0, while teammates Porter and Beckenhauer starred in relays as Grand Island clinched the title.
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Scott Loseke
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Tim Munson
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Link
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Rick Honey
Mertin
Peter
Deenhardt
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Bob Chonvou
Don Pensick
Dave Porter
Steve Birkel
John Berry
Yankees reshaped for speed over power this season
New York Yankees abandon power oriented attack for a fast, streamlined lineup under manager Billy Martin. Offseason deals add Ed Figueroa Ken Brett and Dock Ellis while Tomy Davis Mickey Rivers and Willie Randolph bolster pitching and defense as the team eyes a shift in the American League East dynamics.
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Mickey Rivers
Oscar Gamble
Willie Randolph
Boston
Baltimore
TVA Built or Acquired 27 Major Dams Across Tennessee
The Tennessee Valley Authority, created by Congress in 1933, has constructed or obtained control of 27 large dams along the Tennessee River and its tributaries, shaping regional power and flood control efforts.
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Tennessee
Sheila Stone Wins 8th Columbus Area 600 Club Sweeper
Sheila Stone captured first place at Boulevard Lanes with 158 176 190 169 229 200 for 1122 pins in the 8th annual Columbus Area 600 Club Sweeper. Virginia Nelson took second with 1102 and Rita Fuhr 1093 among others. Harold Krumland presented the trophy after a luncheon with 30 members in attendance.
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Columbus
Coaches named for California Shrine All-Star game
Chris Ferragamo of Banning High School Wilmington and Glen Hastings of El Dorado High School Placentia were chosen to coach the South in the 25th Shrine All-Star Charity Football Classic at the Rose Bowl on July 17.
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Calif
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Wilmington
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Glen Hastings
Placentia
el Dorado High School
Guthrie Places Fifth in Celebrity Indy Race
Janet Guthrie, the first woman entered for the Indianapolis 500, finished fifth in a six car celebrity race in Long Beach California. Bobbie Ann Cooper, a woman sportscar driver, was second. The event was held before the U S Grand Prix.
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Kinser Captures 40 Lap Feature At Eldora Speedway
Sheldon Kinser of Bloomington Indiana won the 40 lap Eldora feature on the half mile dirt track earning 3150 dollars. Joe Saldana Brownsburg Indiana Bobby Jones Danville Illinois Tom Bigelow Whitewater Wisconsin James McElreach Arlington Texas finished behind him.
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Ohio
UPI
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Bloomington
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Joe Saldana
Brownsburg
Bobby Jones
Danville
Ill
Tom Bigelow
Whitewater
Wis
James McElreach
Arlington
Tex
Flyers Bring Up Wright to Fill Holmgren Injury Gap
Philadelphia Flyers call up 24 year old Wright from Richmond after Paul Holmgren is sidelined by an eye injury. Holmgren is expected to miss at least five weeks following a workout incident. Wright appeared in 71 games with Richmond and posted 28 goals 35 assists for 63 points.
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Injuries fatal to Omaha man
An elderly Omaha man died from injuries six days after a two car crash at a northwest Omaha intersection. Abraham Chanovic 73 died from a cerebral hemorrhage at an Omaha hospital Saturday. Police said an eastbound car driven by Chanovic ran a red light and struck a northbound car driven by James A Fry 28. Fry escaped injury, while Chanovic’s wife Fannie 68 was the passenger in his vehicle.
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Scotus Central Catholic Eyes Back-To-Back Track Titles
Scotus Central Catholic seeks to start outdoor season with a win at Lakeview Tuesday at 4 p.m. as coach Jim Puetz builds on last year’s district title. Key performers include Kevin Abbott Dan Martin Darrell Spulak Greg Voboril Tim Tooley and Gene Witt with strong sprint speed and relays while defending titles in the Lakeview Knight of Columbus Randolph and Schuyler invitationals.
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Gene Witt
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Jay Wilhelm
Tom Sobotka
Jeff Muhle
Sports notes and coaching chatter from spring previews
April baseball features Yankees versus Orioles and Mets versus Cardinals on ABC NBC. NCAA title game tonight has Indiana favored by five over Michigan in a third meeting as Seton tries to finish undefeated. Rumors place Joe Cipriano in the Michigan State cage coach search. Monte Kiffin linked to MSU football. Dave Ziola named Norfolk Catholic track coach. he previously starred for Columbus High Platte College Hastings. Mention of a bake sale suggestion for Burt.
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Platte College
Hastings College
Best stars as Aztecs win exhibition clash at Rose Bowl
George Best scored both goals as the Los Angeles Aztecs defeated the Seattle Sounders 2 0 in an exhibition at the Rose Bowl. Best converted a 16th minute penalty and added a 25 yard free kick in the early first half past goalie Paul Gizzi.
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Wagner Captures Buffalo Racquetball Pro Stop Title
Richard Wagner of San Diego won the men's title at the Buffalo stop of the National Racquetball Club Pro Tour. He defeated Bill Schmidtke of Minneapolis 20 21 21 15 and 11 6 to take $1,500. Schmidtke earned $1,000. Peggy Stedburg of Odessa Texas won the women's title, defeating Sue Carow of Chicago 21 17 21 14 and claiming $200 with Carow taking $150 for second.
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UPI
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Bill Schmidtke
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Peggy Stedburg
Odessa
Tex
Sue Carow
Chicago
Miss Carow
Rich Brooks Returns to UCLA as Outside Linebackers Coach
Rich Brooks, 34, former UCLA assistant and NFL coaches with the Rams and 49ers, returns to UCLA to coach the outside linebackers. Athletic Director J D Morgan announced the hire as the second new assistant for Terry Donahue after Frank Gansz was signed last week to coach offensive tackles and tight ends.
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Mets deny Seaver trade rumors with Dodgers
M Donald Grant, York Mets board chairman, said there is absolutely no truth to reports that Cy Young winner Tom Seaver is about to be traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Don Sutton. He said talks with Sutton’s agent were exploratory and no deal is near.
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