Columbus and Silver Creek Narrowly Miss State Track Titles
The 70th annual boys state championships at Burke Stadium Omaha saw Howells edge Gretna to win Class C while Growl Island claimed the A title with Omaha Benson close behind. Silver Creek faltered in Class D as Hays Center won, Columbus struggled in A with Jee Cole and Ken Robert performances shaping final standings amid brisk winds and record attempts.
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Trevino wins Memphis Classic with record 67
Lee Trevino roared back with a course record 67 at Colonial Country Club to claim the Donny Thomas Memphis GOI Classic by four strokes, edging John Mahaffey and others. He pledged part of his $35,000 purse to St Jude's Hospital and noted his improved play and bold confidence.
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Royals Fall In 11 Inning Clash Across League
In a Sunday American Association slate, the Denver Bears crushed the Wichita Aeros 21 12 to tighten the gap atop the division. The Iowa Oaks edged the Omaha Royals 7 6 in 11 innings as other results saw Oklahoma City over Tulsa 11 1 and Indianapolis beat Evansville 7 1.
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Albert Aerni Leads DCM Rifle Match Scoring
Albert Aerni posted 447 to top all riflemen in the first 1972 DCM match at Columbus Rifle Club Outdoor Range. Keith Bruhn scored 152 and Milt Pittman 150, with the overall Rifleman of the Year title to be awarded to the shooter with the highest total across two matches.
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Columbus Rifle Club
Jayhawks win sixth straight Big Eight title as Schur soars 7-3
Kansas sophomore Cole Schur cleared 7-3 to set a meet record and lead Kansas to a 100% scoring win at the Big Eight championships. Teammate Oklahoma State's Bol ding matched the spotlight with a 49.8 in the 440 yard intermediate hurdles, while Schur credited knee rest and a gradual start for his big leap. Kansas State, Oklahoma State, and Colorado followed in team standings as Kansas dominated with depth and key performances setting up NCAA and Olympic ambitions.
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33 Starters Set for Indianapolis 500 Saturday Race
INDIANAPOLIS AP Bob Unser Peter Newson Mark Dowolue headline 33 starters for the 56k mile Indianapolis 500. Unser holds pole, Revson middle, Donohue outside as speeds eclipse Revson’s 1971 marks. Narborough joins as 33rd qualifier with top lag 179.509 and 1 mile average 170.864, lifting the field average to 183.655 mph.
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Yarborough
Central Nebraska Baseball League Opens With Early Wins
The 1972 CNBL began as Osceola, David City and Humphrey opened with wins Sunday while Columbus and Silver Creek game at Pawnee Park was postponed. Osceola pitchers Bernt Prokup and Peterson held Genoa to four hits in a 7-2 victory. Humphrey had 14 hits in an 84 win with Fullerton’s Robinson and Potter. St Edward beat David City 10-6. Columbus faces Humphrey, Fullerton hosts Silver Creek, and Osceola visits St Edward on May 28.
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Genos
Leff Fullerton
Ronnie Robinson
Don Potter
Kelly Korth
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Buller Dounly Boys
Dana Trofhalz
Bruce Smith
Alvin Stenzel
Dan Borer
Steve Hiller
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Silvey Creek
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Fort Hays State dominates Rocky Mott Athletic Conference meet
Fort Hays State scored 135 points to win the outdoor conference track meet in Way Down list, Kan. UNOs listing shows Emporia State second with 77 and Northern Colorado third with 70. Records were set by Prank Grant of Southern Colorado and Aubrey Tate of Western State in long jump and title jump events respectively.
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Leaders shine in Boulevard Lanes Mixed League action
Carroll Enaminger rolled 191 games and 363 series to pace the men as Boulevard Lanes hosted a Sunday night Mixed League. Selen Belobrad led the women with a 190 game and 477 total. Team honors went to Brass Ball with a 612 game and 1,724 total.
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Bee Bee Bee shocks in Preakness upset at Pimlico
Bee Bee Bee upset Riva Ridge to win the 97th Preakness at Pimlico in sloppy track conditions. The colt trained by Lucien Laurin earned 125,300 in first prize, with Roy Turcotte aboard and comments noting Riva Ridge’s lackluster performance in the wet going. Trainers blamed the ride for Riva Ridge as the favored main rival fell short.
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Platte Team Takes Fourth in Region 9 Meet at McCook
North Platte wins Region 9 Senior College Track and Field at McCook over the weekend. Platte College of Columbus finishes fourth in an eight team field led by Fred Carnahan’s three mile win in 15 16.1. Dave Petro, Dave Zigla, Ron Strad and Steve Turner post multiple top times and placings across events.
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Stander and Frazier slow their World Heavyweight bout prep
In Omaha on Sunday Ron Stander and Joe Frazier cut back workouts ahead of Thursday's title bout. Stander did six miles of road work while Frazier logged two hours of running around Carter Lake and 40 miles in the gym at Creighton University. About 150 attended the morning session. 275 joined Creighton workout later.
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TV Coverage Sets Fight On Albion And Sioux City Stations
Promoters announce the MraviopStander fight will be televised on KEQL Albion and KTIV Sioux City, within a 150 mile blackout radius. Omaha area channels share the TV package with basketball and the fight, drawing scrutiny over the broadcast. Meanwhile Nebraska sports wrap shows NU track strong at indoor meet but baseball, golf, and tennis teams finish poorly in conference play.
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Gold medal winners at state track meet
OMABKA Neb AP gold medal winners in the 70th annual Nebraska High School Track and Field Championships include Bob Thomas Rikhen Axtell 2007 Jon Frevidhs Gretna Ken Snull Omaha Ben son Narvey Fantroy North Platte Chris Grieb Mile Tarney Hills Boys Town Dave Pimpara Omaha South high hurdles Steve Buckner Grand Island Two mile relay Omaha Westside Mile relay Omaha Benson Long jump Steve Bruefenham Lincoln Southeast Triple jump Steve Brietena Lincoln Southeast Gotpul en Plucknett Beatrice Discus Ben Plucknett Tagities pole vault ee Stekain North Platte
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Australian runner wins Bakersfield 5000 meter race in 13 26.8
Australian high school teacher Tony Benson won the Bakersfield Track Classic 5000 meter race in 13 minutes 26.8 seconds seven tenths off his lifetime best. He defeated George Young Jim Ryan Tracy Smith Grant McLaren Jack Bachelor and Frank Shorter. Benson learned he would race in the United States only ten days prior during the Australian off season.
Mets Stay Hot As Mays Helps Rally Past Phillies
Mets extend winning streak to 11 games with two homer attack by Mays and Concepcion that beat the Phillies 4-3 after a five inning funk. Pirates win seventh in a row, edge Expos 1-0 then 6-3, inch closer to NY in NL East as Virdon notes season still long. Cubs, Astros, and other NL results cited with Dodgers, Padres, and Giants also winning or splitting.
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Sooners capture Big Eight tennis crown again
The Oklahoma Sooners won the Big Eight Conference tennis championship for the seventh consecutive time at Homestead County Club in Prairie Village Kansas. Oklahoma dominated by winning every match. final team score placed Colorado second and Oklahoma State third, with Missouri, Kansas State, Kansas, Iowa State and Nebraska trailing in order.
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