Rangers Bruins face off in Stanley Cup showdown
In Boston, the Bruins seek 80 minutes of pressure after a 64 victory in game one of the best of seven. The Rangers, who trailed 1-0 early, rallied with three goals in the third as Ace Bailey tied late before Boston claimed the win. Bruins coach Tom Johnson stressed full effort, while Ranger coach Emile Francis praised the comeback potential.
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Rodriguez wins playoff at Byron Nelson Classic
Chi Chi Rodriguez captured a sudden death playoff over Billy Casper to win the Byron Nelson Golf Classic at Presto Trail Golf Club. Casper earned $14,300 as runner up while defending champion Jack Nicklaus finished two behind. Arnold Palmer finished at 276 with a late birdie bid, and Wilf Homeniuk Bruce Crampton and Charles Coody tied for fourth at 275.
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Stander Looks Sharp Ahead of Frazier Title Fight
Dick Rose says Ron Stander is moving well and punching with authority as he trains for the May 25 title bout with Joe Frazier in Omaha. Noland, who watched workouts in Boston, notes a terrific body shot and a fourth round KO in sparring. Stander weighs 210, with trainer Johny Dunne cautioning against further weight loss.
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Huskers face quarterback shortage in spring game
Lincoln Nebraska AP reports Nebraska coaches fear a quarterback shortage for the spring game with Steve Runty doubtful due to a shoulder, Dana Potter sidelined by a toe, leaving Dave Hamm as the lone healthy passer and George Kyros moving to safety.
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Norfolk sweeps invitational track meet in dominant victory
Norfolk High swept all three divisions to win the invitational track and field meet with 246 points, Columbus runner up at 168. Freshmen records set include eight by Norfolk’s J Burrus. shuttle relay clocked 763.1. Names tied to schools include Christ Lutheran Norfolk and St John’s Battle Creek.
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Fishing Report Spotlight From Weekend Angling
Weather hindered many, but a few anglers found success despite muddy roads. Gene Koneffel notes water at 52 degrees, suboptimal for most fish, while Vera tallies luck for last week’s fishermen and Jim Woodhead lands a 5 pound 4 ounce bass near town. Lake North hosts minnows for crappies, with Ervin Walters reporting crappies and bass at Wagner Lakes.
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Wyoming bound gridster signs national letter of intent
George Drinnin of Benson High has signed to play for the University of Wyoming. He is 68 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds and will turn 14 in June. The Drinnin family, former Columbus residents, are led by Mr. and Mrs. George Cactus Drinnin with Tirinnia, formerly Geraldine Thomas, listed in the background.
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Wynn Powers Astros With Grand Slam and Five Homers This Season
Houston Astros outfielder Jimmy Wynn, backed by Lee May, boosted the club with a grand slam and five homers this season. Wynn, rebounding from a low batting average last year, now hits .379 with 16 RBIs and 14 runs through early summer. The Astros sit near first in the NL West as Tom Seaver and Tug McGraw secure a win for the Mets and other NL games unfold.
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New York
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Philadelphia
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Omahan Inducted Into WIBC Hall of Fame
Three women were inducted into the Women’s International Bowling Congress hall of fame in Kansas City. Beverly Ortner of Tucson Arizona earned for superior performance, Stella Hart-Fick of Detroit was honored as a star of yesterday, and Gertrude Rishling of Omaha Nebraska received meritorious service recognition.
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Weekend fishing and hunting slowed by Nebraska weather
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reports weekend outdoor activitygers slowed statewide due to weather. Walleye at McConaughy hit artificials. Ogallala perch take worms. Sivanson Reservoir crappie bass and walleye on minnows and jigs. Enders crappie artificials. Elk River catfish on setlines. Rockford Lake bass and catfish on minnows. Blue Bluffs area bullheads on worms. Branched Oak bluegill on worms. Twin Lakes bluegill on worms. Burchard largemouth bass artificials with crappie on minnows and perch on worms. Verdon bass on nightcrawlers with crappie bluegill on worms. Conestoga and Pawnee bluegill on worms. De Soto Refuge bass and artificials, perch and crappie on minnows. Niobrara catfish on worms and minnows. Missouri River walleye and sauger on minnows. Grove Lake trout on minnows.
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Ali Triumphs In Vancouver Fight By Decision
Muhammad Ali defeated George Chuvalo by unanimous decision after 12 rounds at the Pacific Coliseum. Ali predicted a rematch with Joe Frazier, stating he would be in better shape and could have stopped Frazier previously.
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Rodgers pleads innocent to traffic charge
Nebraska football star Johnny Rodgers pleaded innocent in Lincoln Municipal Court to running a red light last February. Judge Neal Dusenberry continued the case to May 25 and consolidated it with a separate charge of driving on a suspended sentence, setting both for the same hearing date.
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Seven ex griders enshrined in NU Hall of Fame
Lincoln Neb AF seven former Nebraska gridiron stars were inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Monday night. The class includes Charley Brock Lloyd Cardwell Sam Francis Link Lyman Dave Noble Tom Novak and Bobby Reynolds. Coach Bob Devaney lauded them as among the greatest in Nebraska history and in college football. Devaney Weir Chamberlin and Sauer join earlier National Foundation Hall of Fame members. Dr Norman Carlson received the Clarence Swanson award for NU athletic program contributions.
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Nets Squires playoff series tied after decisive win
Nets explode past Squires 146-96 to even the ABA Eastern Division final at 3-3 in Uniondale New York. Rick Barry 43 points John Roche 37 Billy Paultz 3 point spree pace New York offense while Julius Erving limited to 4 points for Virginia. Indiana wins Western Division final 117-106 over Utah as Pacers advance to next round. The NBA playoffs resume Wednesday with Knicks leading Lakers in a tied series.
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Wichita Aeros dominate in AA league action
The Wichita Aeros outclassed the Evansville Triplets in a 6 to 2 win to stay ahead in the American Association standings. Oklahoma City routed the Iowa Oaks 11 to 4 in a two hit game, Denver’s game postponed by cold weather. An exhibition saw the St. Louis Cardinals edge Tulsa Oilers 4 to 3 in 10 innings.
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No Le Hace Poised for 98th Kentucky Derby
No Le Hace, trained by Homer Pardue, is ready for Saturdays Derby amid a potential 20 or more three-year-olds and mixed track conditions. Pardue said the horse can race uphill and aims to finish tired but uninjured, with Derby contenders including Key to the Mint and Hold Your Peace among 14 hopefuls in a $125,000 Derby Trial context.
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