Jenkins Seeks $100000 Pace Despite NL Spotlight
Ferguson Jenkins pushes for star pay and respect from Chicago Cubs front office while dominating the National League. He tallies his fifth straight complete game win, tops the league with six wins, and eyes a $100,000 salary as Phillies back him, contrasting with Gibson and Marichal in the broader race.
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Ten teams set for NLL softball play opens May 12
Ten teams form the Nebraska Little League Softball, with clubs sponsored by 8 B, D and L, Dales, Family Y, Pizza Wut, and Cumynings. Home fields Glue Park in north Columbus and Pony League Field Pawnee Park. Opening games Wednesday include Bellwood at B-D 7 pm and Dales at Family Y 9 pm at Giur Park.
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Fragmented OCR list of racing entries and odds
A dense OCR passage lists numerous horse and race related entries with prices, weights, and participant names. It includes numbers like 3.40 and 4/18, references to districts, purview of entries, and various identifiers. The readability is limited, but centers on a chaotic catalog of entrants, sponsors, and race terms.
Donohue tops speed at Indy practice speeds
Mark Donohue of Media Pa led Indy practice at a unofficial 177.34 mph as 39 of 77 cars remained in the garage after the day. Marin Andretti Johnny Rutherford Loyd Ruby and other rookies joined the speed circle as 53 cars passed technical inspection and 58 drivers passed physicals for the May 29 Indianapolis 500.
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Kell Signs San Diego Chargers Contract
Cup Kell, a two year All America football player from Tennessee, signed a professional contract with the San Diego Chargers. He will try to make the team as a center.
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Local archers shine at CHS Journey tournament
Columbus High School hosted the Third Nebraska Interscholastic Archery Tournament at Browxls. Columbus High won the girls team trophy led by Arlene Kinmeer Tunnetny Marlene Kingee and Connie Saalfeld, while Aurora placed second behind top scorer Mike Newton. Pintle College girls claimed college honors with Diane Brandt Cheryl Harper and Carolyn Hasselquist, and Nebraska's University team of Roger Nicolaus Charles Mastrovick and Jim Bortunek claimed the men’s trophy. Participants hailed from Columbus Aurora Marquette Omaha Westside Lincoln Norfolk Raymond and Fremont.
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Rays Honor Bill Toomey At Scotus Club Banquet
Shamrock Athletic Club plans May 10 banquet honoring Scotus Central Catholic athletes with guest speaker Bill Toomey. Toomey, 1968 Olympic decathlon champion, is praised as the world’s greatest all around athlete. Event includes athlete of the year award and proceeds support Scotus Memorial Hall. Public invites, tickets via Shamrock Club and local stores.
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National Food Council
President's Council On Physical Fitness
CRS
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Nebraskalake angling rule unclear amid garbled text
Fragmentary OCR notes mention anglers and fishing rules near a Nebraska lake but readable details are missing. The content is incomplete and cannot confirm dates, authorities, or specific restrictions.
Foreman dominates threeway knockout show in Oakland
Former champions Jimmy Ellis Fraser Terrell and George Foreman headline a three bout telecast in Oakland Toronto and Chicago. Foreman scored the lone knockout dispatching Argentina’s Gregorio Peralta in the 10th round to cement his status as a leading title challenger. Ellis and Terrell also won clear decisions as Foreman eyed a possible clash with Joe Frazier later in the year. Foreman weighed 216 pounds to Peralta’s 193 and hinted at immediate negotiations, while promoter and manager expressed patience for a Frazier bout.
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Preakness field grows to 12 with Spotting Worn addition
The 86th Preakness field expanded to 12 after the addition of Spotting Worn, lifting race value to 151000. Kentucky Derby winner Con nerd I had a dental visit with no discomfort, while jockey Guate va Avita planned a return from Venezuela to Pimlico for the race week welcome.
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Scotus Central Catholic Eyes District Track Contenders
Scotus Central Catholic and Lakeview athletes compete Thursday in Seward district Class B action fighting for state tickets. Defending champion York leads a balanced field including Albion, Central City Aquinas, Schuyler, Seward, Vilca Centennial, Wahoo and York, with finals set for pole vault, shot put, discus, high jump, long jump and triple jump. State qualifiers crown the top four in each event and top two in two relays. Seward hosts an eight-year district event with afternoon running events and a strong field of sprinters, distance runners and hurdlers aiming for Kearney May 21-22.
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Major League Leaders Runs Batted In Snapshot
National League leaders include Pitt 93 RBIs and Mays 23. American League leaders list Killebrew 25 and Powell 24. Other top sluggers include Yastrzemski 23 and Seaver, Carlton, and Marichal noted among pitchers with strong numbers.
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