Cards gain edge with win over Redskins on Sunday
The St. Louis Cardinals aim to clinch a playoff spot by defeating the Washington Redskins in St. Louis. A victory would lift the Cardinals to 9-2 with three games left, while dropping Washington to 6-5 and ending its postseason hopes.
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Readers Ask About Football, Quarrels, and the Super Bowl Name
Q A reader asks about Joe Washington’s knee surgery delaying his rookie season with the Chargers. Other letters discuss top college and pro quarterbacks, Randy Jones surgery, how the Super Bowl got its name, and when Washington Redskins will pick No 1 again.
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Fall shotgun turkey season among least successful since 1962
Nebraska turkey hunters had a poor fall season with about 41 percent of the 2,100 permit holders taking birds. Niobrara Unit saw 57 percent success with 600 permits, while Pine Ridge Round Top Unit posted only 34 percent success from 1,500 permits.
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Pittenger Honor Named Innocents Scholarship Fund
The Innocents Society at the University of Nebraska Lincoln renames its scholarship fund to James S. Pittenger-Innocents Scholarship Fund. Pittenger, NU assistant athletic director and ticket manager, served as Innocents alumni advisor from the mid 1950s to last year and held various university roles. Donations support potential growth to forty thousand dollars for four $500 awards each spring.
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Platte College Raiders Open Season With Freshman Lined-Up
Platte College under coach Rich McGill begins the season with a projected starting quintet of sophomores Jay Muller Darrel Rickert Bob Keating and freshmen Steve Greisberg Jerry Divis. Muller Led last year's 14 14 squad with 272 points and 10.5 ppg. The Raiders face York in the season opener, with nine straight road games to start. KJSK FM will broadcast the York game Tuesday night.
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Brewers sign Sal Bando to multiyear contract
Milwaukee confirms signing Sal Bando the A's third baseman and No 1 draft pick to a multiyear deal. Terms were not released. Bando, 32, spent nine seasons with Oakland with 192 homers 796 RBIs and a .255 average and is a four time AL All Star.
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Ranger coach resigns to join Jays after season
Jackie Moore, Texas Rangers third base coach, resigned Thursday to take the third base coaching job with the expansion Toronto Blue Jays. He previously coached for the Rangers in 1973 and 1974 and led Pittsfield in 1975 before rejoining the club and coaching third base through last season.
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Billie Jean King to discuss future plans
Billie Jean King, former tennis champion, is slated to be released from Pacific Hospital Saturday after knee surgery on Nov. 9. A spokesman said she will hold a news conference to discuss her future in the sport and must complete six more weeks of recuperation after cartilage removal under the kneecap.
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Veeck Reported Satisfactory After Spinal Surgery
Chicago White Sox president Bill Veeck was in very satisfactory condition after spinal surgery at Illinois Masonic Hospital. A spokesman said the 62 year old was expected to be up and around later the day as surgeons relieved pressure on two deteriorating spots in his spine.
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