Audi on doubtful list as AL playoffs begin
Boston faces Oakland as the American League race hinges on a short series. Darrell Johnson notes a decisive stretch would require many games and full lineups. Tiant meets Holtzman, with possible bullpen decisions if Holtzman struggles. Rudi’s thumb and Rice’s absence alter lineups, while Yastrzemski, Cooper, Beniquez occupy key spots.
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Reds and Pirates Meet in NL Playoff Showdown at Riverfront
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh square off in a high profile NL playoff, with Don Gullett facing Jerry Reuss after Cincinnati's 108 win season. The series shifts to 4 p.m. EDT start times to accommodate TV and sun angle concerns.
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CHS golfers win twice in early season duals
Columbus High adds two dual wins to move to 5-0 with victories over Stanton and Norfolk. Cathy Curry shot 38 in the Stanton meet plus strong totals from Ernst 51 and Olson 51 as CHS defeated Stanton 187 to 311. In the Norfolk win 199 to 213 Olson 51 and Thomson 52 led CHS. Coach Bargen plans a dual before the Apollo Conference meet in Omaha on Friday, Oct. 10.
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Denise Thomsen
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Sandy Breitkreutz
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Thomson
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Panthers
Karin Saalfeld
Kay Hill
Mary Gangel
Denny Bargen
Omaha
Wilt Chamberlain may return only as a Laker
NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien said Wilt Chamberlain can return to court only as a Los Angeles Laker. Chamberlain has not played in two years and sat out his option year with the Lakers. Under NBA rules a player must play out the option year.
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Challenge of the Sexes to feature top athletes in multi event
Thirty top male and female athletes led by Nastase and Evonne Goolagong Cawley will compete in The Challenge of the Sexes a 12 event meet in Mission Viejo California on October 25 and November 7 to 10. CBS-TV tentatively schedules 10 weeks of the program starting February 1. Events span tennis basketball bowling diving golf pool riding sky diving swimming table tennis and an obstacle course.
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Flyers Lose Bernie Parent to Injury Before Exhibition
The Philadelphia Flyers will play Buffalo Sabres without goalie Bernie Parent who sustained a pulled neck muscle in practice. The spokesman said his status will be evaluated day to day and he will miss at least one exhibition game.
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Buffalo Sabres
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Albion High tops David City in volleyball split win
Albion High defeated visiting David City High in a split volleyball match Thursday night with scores 8 15 15 and 4 15. The win showcases Albion's offense while David City applies defense in the early game.
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Nebraska Huskers Face Miami in Lincoln Test
Nebraska hosts Miami of Florida in a key clash as the Huskers aim to extend a strong run on offense while the defense remains stout. Miami, coached by former Husker assistant Carl Selmer, seeks an upset after a close loss to Oklahoma. The article notes Husker freshmen contributions and upcoming games including Kansas State and Texas A&M.
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Centennial and Husker loop grid standings
Centennial lost to Omaha Cathedral 7 to 2 while Blair defeated David City Aquinas 32 to 7 and West Point CC beat Blair 7. The day’s grid results show Cathedral and Blair with strong showings in their respective matchups.
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Howells
Bowling League Scores Across Local Venues
Bowling results from four venues list individual scores and team totals. Major League led by Ron Nelson and Jerry Semin, with Cuddy Hardware and Jackson Laundry posting strong team numbers. Senior Citizens and Pawnee League show competitive entries, while Thursday Matinee highlights Alice Rhode and Donna Laska. Corrine Rickner’s 46 10 split is noted.
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Jerry Semin
Cuddy
Lutheran Church League
Jim Gilbert
Marv Wardeman
Viergutz Lumber
Darrell Mueller
Ron Cattan
Javan Arndt
Cec Hack
Clem Morgan
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Floyd Arnsmith
Morgan
Leon Miller
Kurt Behlen
Rich Sliva
Greg Muth
Eldie Stahl
Mark Kudron
Andy Anderson
Bernie Moran
Alice Rhode
Ben Pensick
Donna Laska
Rhode
Corrine Rickner
Columbus High reserves rally to beat Norfolk 34 7
CHS defense shut down Norfolk after a 70 point deficit, turning the game with a 34 7 win. Peterson and Becher sparked the comeback with key plays including a 28 yard interception return and multiple scoring runs. The CHS reserves improve to 4 0 ahead of a 6 30 pm game at Grand Island on Monday.
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Brian Kearney
Gary Becher
Peterson
Kearney
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Mike Liebschwager
Craig Marsh
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Rick Haney
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John Justice
Tom Shank
Terry Norris
Alan Becher
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Mark Ekeland
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Nebraska prep football scores see scoreboard tie and routs
Omaha Holy Name and David City Acquinal tied 14 all in a UPI recap. Omaha Westside routed Omaha Roncalli 42 to 8. Omaha Bryan defeated Omaha Tech 42 to 8. Omaha Paul VI beat Omaha Cathedral 8 to 0.
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David City Acquinal
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Omaha Roncalli
Omaha Bryan
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Oklahoma and Colorado in national headliner
Oklahoma's Barry Switzer hopes his No. 2 Sooners prove they can match Colorado, a three win team with a top offense, in a Big Eight opener. Colorado leads with passer David Williams and fullback Terry Kunz as national headlines loom along with a slate of top ranked games.
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Littler Leads Kaiser Open as Littler and Courtney Tie
Gene Littler shoots a 65 to lead the Kaiser International Open at Silverado with Courtney tied for ninth after an 11 under par Las Vegas showing. Bobby Wadkins and Larry Nelson chase a four-under 48 on the North and South courses as golf’s veteran players contend for the $37,000 winner’s share in Napa Calif.
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UPI
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Larry Nelson
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Marty Fleckman
Garry Gilbert
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Aquinas tie keeps hopes for title
In Omaha, visiting David City Aquinas and Omaha Holy Name fought to a 14-14 tie in a Centennial Conference National Division game. Aquinas remains eligible for a second straight playoff bid while Holy Name drops from contention. Holy Name bows out at 0-1-1. Aquinas improves to 2-2-1 and travels to Grand Island Central Catholic next.
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Fort Hays dominates five mile cross country meet
Carry Sigle of Fort Hays College edged Neil Hermsmeier of the University of Nebraska Omaha in a five mile race at Kearney State College. Sigle clocked 25:43 with Hermsmeier at 25:44 as Scott Tichener of Fort Hays finished third in 26:28. Fort Hays led with four runners in the top ten as Nebraska Wesleyan took second, UNO third, and Kearney State last with 72 points.
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