Chambliss Strikes in Ninth Ends Royals Run to World Series
Bobby Thomson’s echo echoes as Chris Chambliss homers on the leadoff in the bottom of the ninth to lift New York past Kansas City 4 1 and send the Yankees to the World Series with the Reds. Chambliss tallys his second playoff homer, giving him 11 hits in the series and the pennant for New York.
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Littell to be remembered for one pitch in pennant loss
Mark Littell's only blip in a storied career is Chambliss's pennant winning home run. The 23 year old pitcher faced questions this winter about the pitch despite a 7-6 Yankees win and his poised reaction. George Brett's late homer tied the game before Branca and Thomson's historic moments referenced for comparison.
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Husker Cagers Begin Practice Amid Returnees
Lincoln Nebraska with two starters from last year's 19 8 team back nine lettermen on roster. Returning starters include 6 foot 7 Bob Siegel and 6 foot 4 Allen Holder as Nebraska posts a 10 4 Big Eight record for third place last season.
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Columbus 9 Telegram: Curry disqualified in Nebraska girls golf
Columbus High School loses Class A state title after Cathy Curry is disqualified for signing a scorecard with a false 17th hole score. NSAA confirms Curry must give up individual medal and Columbus forfeits team title. Mary Sue Hergert of Lincoln Southeast is named individual medalist.
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Columbus Opens State Ice Meet With Respectable Day
Columbus stands eighth with 18 points after day one in Lincoln as all entries were defeated by rivals. Dan Berlin won his first match 6-2 6-4 before losing in the quarterfinals to Rickett. Ferguson fell in the first round, while Swartz Rathkamp and Shindy Fraka doubles advanced before exiting.
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Nebraska Missouri TV Clash Set for Nationwide Viewership
The NCAA and ABC will televise the October 23 Lincoln showdown as the top national game with a 2 30 p m kickoff. ABC also slated the November 26 Nebraska Oklahoma game for national television.
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Reds Boss Calls DH Rule a Joke Ahead of World Series
Sparky Anderson criticized the designated hitter rule as the World Series opens with the Reds facing the New York Yankees. He plans to use Dan Driessen and Greg Bailey as designated hitters against right and left pitchers while stressing fair play and avoiding a loss due to the rule.
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Sooners face wishbone and Cromwell in key Big Eight clash
Oklahoma aims to halt Kansas wishbone led by Nolan Cromwell and Laverne Smith as fifth ranked Oklahoma travels to 18th ranked Kansas for the feature Big Eight game while seeking to extend an unbeaten mark and avenge last year’s 23 3 defeat.
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Opening Day Duck Season and Husker Football Preview
On opening day duck season the Platte River fell short of water, teal and pintail feeding the flow while a Canada goose flock appeared. Nebraska football fans anticipate a sharp, offensive breakout as the Huskers face Missouri next and expect a 19 point win over Kansas State.
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Two Royals Pitchers Join Hunt Team as Royal Raiders
Kansas City Royals pitchers Roger Nelson and Steve Mingori will hunt with Fred Patek and George Brett in the Grand National Mixed Bag Hunt & Conservation Days. The group, calling themselves the Royal Raiders, competes November 4 6 in Columbus and marks Mingori and Nelson as top Royals hurlers joining veteran teammates for the event.
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