Soulliere earns second straight Bix Conference honor
North Platte dominates at Grand Island meet as Columbus senior Don Soulliere wins two events and receives the Joe Greene Traveling Trophy. He anchors the 180 yard relay and posts strong times in hurdles and the 240, while North Platte dominates with three gold medalists and several strong marks as regional district qualifiers loom.
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Grarid Island
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Hanors
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Rinaph
Ken Hobert
Chuck Walgren
Keith Burke
Soulliere
Robert
Ron Callan
Jon Col
Depth
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Rick
Chris Grieb
McCook
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Arkie Snacker
Scottsbluff
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Ron Flock
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Fremont
Lincoln
Alliance
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Hastings
Ron Fleck
Merah
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Ap Souliere
Ramsar
Ron Boterl
CoWmtur
Swanson
Mayor
Halles
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Ross
Ile
Dick Kruse
Horfolk
Becker
Johnson
Taarting
Hertty Elatte
Miles
Fremonty Twormiles
Carl
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Nori Palle
Jetneany Nari Platte
Terry
Dobnson
Hoeth Platte
Poole
Grand’ Islaud
Pitman
Telesehmsa
Fy Luca
Dow Soutiere
Calimbus
Tasman
Dog
F. Kearneys
Wartatke
Massingt
PicGoak
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Chuck Walaren
K' Soulliere
Noh Plata
Koarnoyy
Dave Wirch
Scalhybiuil
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Siebier
Pramont
Larson
Risa Klerman
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Liermany Hastings
Fates
Bureus
Marfalhe Alin
Ganthier
Dan Shramet
Jaccoak
Sels
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Fremond
Tusseman
Gaur
Richardson
APM
Brandt Hatouska
Morin Platte
Parlin
Grand Leland
T Pressier
Worth Plate
Norin Plate
Billy
Five-time winner Pearson survives Talladega wreckage
Talladega Alabama saw a massive stock car crash as 18 cars collided in a 1 mile stretch during a $1 million Winston 500. David Pearson, 38, held his nerve to win his fifth GN race this season and claim $26,095 plus $61,733 prior earnings. Joe Frasson and Ramo Stott also faced the chaos as 15 cars were eliminated and several drivers received treatment, including Wendell Scott who was hospitalized for injuries.
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Ala
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Joe Frasson
Ramo Stoft
Pearson
Stell
Keokuk
Jaws
Mercury
Alabama
Stott
Stalt
United States Auto Club
Biddy Baker
Cale Yarborough
Bobby Allison
Trasson
Frasson
Wendell Scott
Karl Rocky
Slick Gardner
Van Berg’s Ak-Sar-Ben Run Returns With Beira Winner
Ak-Sar-Ben headlines feature Beira’s sprint victory earning owner N B Hunt of Dallas 11783. Van Berg trained entries dominated last year’s stakes and are poised for more success as fast track conditions improve. Meanwhile Columbus High girls earn district win and eye state meet at Grand Island as Nebraska prep track shifts to May 18-19 Burke Stadium.
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Ak-Sar-Ben
Beira
N.B. Hunt
Dallas
Jack
van Berg
Reira
Botley Wieser
CHS
Columbus High
Norfolk
Wieser
Columbus
Grand Island
Omaha
Neh
Nebraska
Burke High School
Wit
Sooners Lead Big Eight Baseball Chase
Oklahoma Sooners move into first place in the Big Eight standings after a 5 1 victory over Nebraska while Oklahoma State faltered, with Colorado sweeping Kansas and Kansas State splitting a doubleheader. The week’s schedule features Air Force and Wyoming, then Denver and other nonconference games as teams jockey for position.
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Kansas Clin
Okhihaa Sooners
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Colorado
Hid
Iowa State
Mrnday
Khean
Kansas
Kansas State
Tulsi
Keith Druwright
Bill Severns
Mike Ain- Leet
Cowboys
Fead
Tigers
Charles Young
Noger Dickhans
John Stearns
Buffs
Stearns
Wildcats
Scott Sehelbe
Air Force
Wyoming
Denver University
Alotto State of Laver
Town State
Towa State
Coloraday
Friends
Nebraska
Central City doubles leaders in 16th Mr and Mrs tournament
Central City couple Morris and Doris Johnson lead the 16th annual Mr and Mrs tournament at Columbus Bowl with 2347 total. John and Eva Roll of Burwell hold second at 2298, while Les and Florence Munns of Walloo stand third with 2242. further leaders include Wil Harstick, Gary and Barb Badie, Eldon and Mary Christensen, Loren and Alice Weisen, and Bob and Judy Amolinike. The event runs four more weekends with spots available. contact Harry Carlson at the Bowl.
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Doris Johson
Central City
Columbus Bowl
Johnsons
Doris
John
Eva Roll
Burwell
Secord
Les
Florence Munns
Walloo
Wil Harstick
West Point
Gary
Barb Badie
Columbus
Eldon
Mary Christensen
Loren
Alice Weisen
Bob and
Judy Amolinike
Lincoln
Harry Carlson
Jan
Leaders shine in Sunday Night Mixed League scoring
Mel Ranger posted a 219 game and Gary Parkett a 576 series including a 208 as leaders of the Sunday Night Mixed League at Houlevard Lanes. Dennis Kinlom, Marilyn Libens with a 226 and 597 total, and Debbie Gales with 559 top the women’s and overall scores. The L's & P's led team totals with a 773 game and 2,051 overall. Westbury harness racing scene sees Carmine Abbuliello and Buddy Gilmour tied for lead with 24 wins after 21 nights at Roosevelt Raceway.
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Mel Ranger
Gary Parkett
Houlevard Lanes
Dennis Kinlom
Marilyn Libens
Debbie Gales
Westbury
Carmine Abbuliello
Buddy Gilmour
Roosevelt Raceway
Knicks-Nets? Knicks Top Lakers 85-78 in Title Chase
New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 85-78 at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA championship series. Reed led the Knicks with solid defense and 2 points 10 rebounds while Monroe added 21 points and critical fourth quarter moves. West sat out the fourth due to leg trouble as the Knicks controlled late after a sloppy beginning.
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Happyes
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Willy Reed
Monroe
West
Reed
New York
Los Angeles
Witt
Chamberlain
Madison Square Garden
Kuteks
Lakers
Tavi
Ike Ilyiny
Taday
Hig Oesty
Queater
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