Islanders win Big Ten Conference Track title
Grand Island High School won the Big Ten Conference Track and Field Championship at Memorial Stadium, scoring 99 points to CHS’s 58. Jon Cole of the Discoverers claimed the outstanding athlete honor with gold in the 440 and 880, while Ken Sac and Bill Daffer led multiple events. Strong winds disrupted several records. Mike Miller cleared 13-2 in the high jump and Tom Olson posted top marks in the 110 high hurdles and 880 relay.
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Columbus swimmers shine at Grand Island meet highlights
Columbus junior high track teams closed their season at Beatrice Invitational while freshmen placed fifth in the Great Plains Conference meet. Beatrice led seventh grade standings. Columbus notable with Bob Gooss double gold in 440 and anchoring relay. Eighth grade Beatrice champs. Columbus placed in several relays and sprint events. In district prep, Jon Cele led Columbus at Grand Island with top 880 and 440 times and anchor in winning relay. Keon Gobert posted 322 in 220 and 100.8 in 100. The Yankees farmed Alan Closter to Syracuse, with prior relief work.
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Humphrey Wins In Invitational at Monroe Park
Humphrey triumphed at the Monroe Invitational held Friday at Pawnee Park with 94 points. Rising City edged Silver Creek for second place as Bernt winners were noted in events including Brandl in long jump and sprints, plus multiple relay and distance results across teams from RC and SC.
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Don Watchorn Chosen End Referee for State Track Meet
Omaha AP reports Don Watchorn, athletic director and Midland College football coach, will be end referee for the State High School Track Meet at Burke Stadium on May 19 20. About 129 officials will assist.
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Laurin's Horses May Be Only Runners in Preakness
In Louisville a Derby aftermath debate centers on Meadow Stable’s Riva Ridge and planned rivals for the Preakness. Laurin hints at possible matchups with Upper Case and Spanish Riddle, while other Derby runners head to different tracks or sit out. Hold Your Peace fades, No Le Hace’ s shifts, and the field disperses as prep for Baltimore unfolds.
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Area girls qualify for state meet at district in Grand Island
Northwest district meet results show area girls earning state berths by finishing top three in events and top two relay teams. Notable placers include Mary Czuba Scotus discus and Nancy Selzer Aquinas long jump, with other Aquinas, Lakeview, Schuyler, and Beolus athletes advancing.
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Raiders ready for conference meet after Red Grovert Relays
Doane College hosted the Red Grovert Relays where Platte College Raiders led by Carnahan posted a 14 31.7 in the three mile and added a fourth in the mile for team scoring. Bailey Baumfalk Tim Koziol Dave Ziola and Carl Webb performances highlighted a strong showing as Raiders prepare for the Nebraska Junior College Conference meet in Fairbury on Saturday.
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Mixed League Scores at Boulevard Lanes Highlight Sunday Event
Lenders reported mixed league play with a0 game and 534 series led by a top man in Sunday night action at Boulevard Lanes. Jan Sixta topped women with 491 and 485. Wimpy's posted a 638 team game. Brass Hall claimed series honors with Al. Daryl Thiele led men at Saturday night with 201 and 543. Myra Olk and Lynne Grape led women with 184 and 432. Monroe Con. posted a 643 ron game and Psycho Quads totaled 1,757.
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Zimmerman to receive UNO award at spring game
Tom Zimmerman, UNO football player and former Columbus High athlete, will receive the Leo Pearey Award for improvement in spring practice. He is the lone freshman honored, among other sophomores named by coaches for top defensive back progress. The UNO spring game was postponed due to rain and exam conflicts. Zimmerman's senior year included a 227 yard single game rushing record and four touchdowns in the final game.
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Omaha Tech
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Centura Wins Nebraska Sand Green Golf Tourney
Centura High School posted 126 to win the Nebraska High School Sand Green Golf Tournament in David City. Gibbon led munnerup honors with 133. David City tied for fifth at 135, Schuyler eighth at 137, David City Aquinas 11th at 156. Medalist honor went to Cary Farrell of Gibbon tied for seconds were George McHargue Centura Jeff Pribbeno Chase County Tay Zeiniger David City. Trophies went to top two teams and medals to top 19 individuals. Centura scores included McHargue 41 Fries 43 Peterzen 44 Fries 45.
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Billy Hitchock Heads Southern League as President
Former Braves manager Billy Hitchock now leads the Southern League as president. Pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, will turn 43 on July 26 next year.
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Devaney unimpressed after Nebraska spring game
JANCOLN Neb AP Nebraska coach Devaney criticized the spring game as a mild upset saying the Reds offense was horrible. Red quarterback David Mumm left with rib bruises after a poor showing, while Whites trailed but rallied to lead 14 8 at halftime. Dana Potter connected on five of nine for 72 yards, and Gary Davis led Red rushers with 63 yards. Devaney noted the team needs to consider second string and other players for fall games.
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Evans Hecker ara doubles win in Boulevard Lanes event
Evans and Hecker posted a combined handicap total of 680 to win the Sunday night scorch doubles at Boulevard Lanes. Paul and Betty Gottschall took second with 643, while Val and Helen Belohrad and Leonard Fehr with Sharon Schacher followed. Individual high games went to Gottschalls 203 Belohrads 231 Fuhr Schaecher 244 and Evans Hecker 26. Del and Virginia Nelson were drawn to face the winners next week for a chance to go to Omaha on Channel 7 Bowling at Leisure.
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Chamberlain shines as Lakers win NBA title
Wilt Chamberlain powered the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA championship since 1950, lifting 24 points and 29 rebounds despite a sprained wrist. Los Angeles defeated the New York Knicks 114-100 as four Lakers scored 20 plus, with West, Goodrich, Hairston and McMillian contributing heavy minutes.
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Benedict Meet Dominates Track Honors at Invitational
Benedict dominates its own track and field invitational with 102 total points, Hampton runner up. Winners include Dan Janak RC in long jump and 40-7 triple jump, Sabata and Leif among pole vault and high jump placers, and Benedict teams in relay with 9:25.338, Monroe and Rising noted among top finishers.
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