Palmer Seaver Comeback Players of the Year
Jim Palmer of the Baltimore Orioles and Tom Seaver of the New York Mets were named Comeback Players of the Year by United Press International. Both, former Cy Young winners, rebounded from injury plagued seasons to lead their leagues in victories and earned runs, with Palmer tying for most wins and Seaver posting a 2.30 ERA and 243 strikeouts.
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Randy Dunes
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Dave Kingman
Philadelphia
Greg Luginski
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Gary Nolan
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Jim “Catfish” Hunor
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Haywood sparks Knicks in upset win at Madison Square Garden
Knicks forward Spencer Haywood put up 26 points and rebounded fiercely to lift New York to a 117-113 win over an opponent as Walt Frazier added 32. Red Holzman praised Haywood's freelance play, while a scorer's error on rebounds sparked postgame discussion. Cleveland beat Chicago 108-91 in the other NBA game.
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Larry Kenpa
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Atokad Race Results Highlight Mokud Tracks Meet
South Lique Est Neb UPI reports Mokud Tracks results with multiple races and payouts. Notable finishes include Sloony B and Kal's Folly, Whirl A Miss and Bluegrass Rhythm, and Exacta payouts noted for certain races.
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Eagles Sort
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Feriien Laily
Donation by Shrine Bowl totals over one million yet again
The Nebraska Shrine Bowl raised 70000 for the Twin City Unit of the Shriners Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children in Minneapolis. The annual game set for August 7 in 1959 pushed the group's two decade total past $1 million. George Barker of Omaha was elected president with Clarence Jacobsen Hastings as vice president W W Cook Sr Lincoln as secretary and Carl Dyprucek Lincoln reappointed treasurer.
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Nicklaus still chasing Grand Slam amid late career peak
In a reflective moment at the Silverada, Jack Nicklaus, 35, weighs why he still pursues major championships. He recalls winning the Masters and PGA this year and notes the tougher era and history with figures like Hogan, Jones, Nelson, Hagen, Aaron, and Ruth guiding his effort to be the best ever.
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Jack
Earthrise and free agent join big league talk
The article notes John Bucyk reaches 500 goals in the NHL, joining an elite group with Gordie Howe and others. It discusses lexicography’s adding terms like earthrise and free agent, plus players challenging reserve clauses. It covers related hockey results, standings, and Nebraska cross country notes.
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Maurice Richard
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Phil Esposito
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