Yastrzemski christens three homer game in Red Sox win
Carl Yastrzemski slugged his 320nd to 322nd career homers, collecting four RBIs in Boston’s 9-2 victory over Detroit. He joined Ted Williams and eight Sox with 3+ homers in a game, as Ferguson Jenkins pitched the full distance. Other MLB outcomes included Yankees over Indians 3-2 and White Sox over Twins 4-1.
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Schmidt Timely Single Caps Phillies Road Victory
Mike Schmidt delivered a clutch single in the fifth inning driving in the go ahead run as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the New York Mets 2-1 for their 11th straight road win. Larry Bowa doubled prior to Schmidt's hit, boosting Philadelphia two games atop the NL East. Pitching by Christenson and three relievers kept the Mets at bay.
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Two rookies qualify for Indy as others chase speed
The Indianapolis 600 will feature seven rookies this year with Bobby Olivero and Vern Schuppan already qualified. Al Loquasto crashed during Wednesday practice, damaging his car but he was unhurt and checked at the track hospital. Others continued testing in pursuit of the speed needed to make the field ahead of the deadline.
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Coyote Run Race Results
The meet lists multiple class winners from across Nebraska. Mini A led by Mike Boston and Mini B with Steve Strobel top finishers, plus stock and open divisions with drivers from Lincoln Omaha Clarks and Norfolk earning podium spots.
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Clare Kurz
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Jim Ellison
Donald Holtgrew
Winside
Dick Johnson
Fremont
Duran engages reporters in verbal sparring in Erie
In Erie Roberto Duran the defending lightweight champion clashed verbally with reporters. The exchange centered on his plans and future bouts as the press pressed for answers.
All-Star East West High School Game Planned for Fremont
Fremont area will host an all-star basketball game at Midland College on June 19 named East and West with Highway 77 as the dividing line. Proceeds benefit scholarships for needy players. Practice June 14–18, West at Bergan and East at Fremont High with 10 minute quarters and a 24 second clock. Larry Kohler and Virgil King are among the selected players and coaches from Fremont area schools.
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Soulliere sets NCC 200 meters record for USC in Fargo
Soulliere from Columbus Neb won the NCC 200 meters in Fargo and earned USC its first running champion in the NCC since 1970. He ran a 21.4 in prelims and 22.0 in the final as all five finalists shared the same 22.0 time. USC totaled 33 points for fifth place, its best since 1970.
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11 year old David Goldberg makes Little League return after near amputation
David Goldberg, 11, struck out seven in three innings this week as he returns to Little League play a year after doctors nearly amputated his arm. Surgeons later saw movement in his finger and plan a tendon graft to restore wrist flexibility.
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Son of Albatross Wins Debut at Saratoga
Rockwell Hanover, a two year old son of pacing great Albatross, won on his initial start as the odds on favorite. He paid $2.40, $2.40 and $2.10, defeating Tilly Lobell and Little Speedy at Saratoga Springs New York.
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Two run ninth lifts Merchants past Osceola in nine
Columbus Merchants improved to 2-0 in the Bicentennial Baseball League by scoring two runs in the ninth to beat Osceola 5-4 at oo Park. Doug Wurdinger led the rally with a double, Ron Ziola and Mark Mueller followed with key hits, and Randy Wieser’s grounder scored Ziola as the winning run. Osceola had tied the game in the eighth before Lindgren, Wardinger, and a late Osceola rally, ending with a Columbus victory.
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