Reds Crown World Series Again Defy Dynastic Talk
Cincinnati Reds win their second straight World Series title with a 7 2 victory over the New York Yankees, led by Johnny Bench's five RBIs and two homers. Sparky Anderson hails the club’s class and predicts a stronger 1977, while Bench earns Series MVP with a .533 average.
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Irish Aquinas renew grid rivalry at Memorial Stadium
Scotus and David City Aquinas renew their Centennial Conference clash at Memorial Stadium this Saturday with a 7 30 kickoff. The Shamrocks seek revenge after last year's 13 4 defeat in David City and to keep playoff hopes alive in a tight district race. A win secures the league title ahead of next week's regular season finale against Grand Island Central Catholic.
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Scotus Coach Praises Trio as Aquinas Scouting Continues
Scotus coach Puetz notes Aquinas strength with Tom Hilger Russ Moravec and Dan Lyons cited as standouts. He describes Aquinas offense switching from power to shotgun and predicts a versatile split line. Scotus recent 28 7 win over Boys Town is reviewed with praise for Jim Feehan Tim Hroza and others.
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Boxing smoker returns to Columbus on November 13
Officials from the Columbus VFW boxing club announced a smoker planned for mid November with fights on Saturday November 13 at an undecided site. Fifteen bouts for 16 and older and five exhibitions for under 16 are scheduled. Fighters from Omaha Lincoln Petersburg Norfolk Hastings and other Nebraska towns expected to participate along with Columbus fighters.
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Four Nebraska Starters Cleared for Missouri Clash
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said all four injury sidelined starters Dan Schmidt Tony Samuel Dodie Donnell and Monte Anthony will be ready for Saturday's Big Eight meeting with Missouri though he cautioned a start is not guaranteed. The Huskers practiced two hours in sweat clothes as they prepare.
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Apollo Family Y hosts final Apollo Conference swimming meet
The Columbus Family Y pool hosts the Apollo Conference championships with six of seven loop schools competing as the league ends. South Sioux City Millard and Norfolk lead the top picks for the title while diving features 13 entries and Millard diver Lori Pearman defends her 1975 crown.
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Cedar Rapids Wins Goldenrod Conference Crown
Cedar Rapids, the fourth seed, trampled No. 2 Polk 15 11 to grab the Goldenrod Conference title. Palmer, seeded No. 1, fought Osceola for third place, winning in three sets 7 15 15 10. Cindy Schott led Osceola in serving and Jody Peters scored most for Palmer.
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Local Football Broadcasts This Weekend on KJSK and KTTT
Local radio schedules show Friday games Albion at Schuyler on KJSK FM and Fremont at Columbus on KTTT FM. Saturday features David City Aquinas at Columbus Scotus on KTTT FM.
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