Stop the Big Red opener at Memorial Stadium
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney announces the season’s theme Stop the Big Red as the Huskers prepare to host #1 Oregon at Memorial Stadium. Oregon features QB Dan Fouts and tailback Bobby Mare while Nebraska, minus five offensive and four defensive returners, aims for a strong start despite questions.
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Madison horse race results
UPI reports Thursday racing results from Madison. Winners across nine races include Eazy Marble and Lilly MaCree with various payoffs, plus exacta and daily double figures. Attendance listed as 1,344.
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Morningside Tops UNO 40 in season opener thriller
Morningside quarterback Mike Dunck threw five touchdown passes completing 23 of 46 for 317 yards as the Mustangs beat Omaha 40 to 39. Tailback Dave Bigler shattered UNO’s rushing mark with 1,693 career yards, after a 41 yard burst on two carries. Dan McClannahan caught four TD passes for Dunck. UNO mounted a late rally from a 27-0 deficit but fell short.
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Michigan Northwestern poised as Big Ten favorites for Rose Bowl berth
The Michigan Wolverines and Northwestern Wildcats shape as the two leading contenders for the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl spot. Michigan is slight favorite. both teams boast strong defenses and potent running or passing attacks. Key players include Michigan backs Billy Taylor, Glenn Doughty, Fritz Seyferth and Northwestern’s Ma wry Daigneau with Barry Pearson, Kim Lash, Steve Craig.
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Four in running for top amateur golfer in state
Lincoln based rankings name four contenders for Nebraska amateur title at the Indian Summer Open in Hastings October. Dan Bahensky leads, with Jirt White Charlie Borner and Mike Ley close behind though none have won the circuit events used for point totals.
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Mustangs add two players for Saturday showdown
Omaha Mustangs add quarterback Tommy Boutwell from Texarkana Titans and running back Wes Williams from the Arkansas Diamonds. Boutwell and Williams join the squad ahead of the game with the Quad-City Mohawks at Rosenblatt Stadium. Williams previously played at Texas Southern University. Boutwell is a former University of Southern Mississippi standout and last season earned all continental league honors.
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Nebraska turkey permit applicants to receive initial allotment
The State Game Commission announced Nebraskans who applied for turkey permits would receive them as the initial period was not oversubscribed. Non residents becoming eligible increases competition for remaining permits while state residents move forward with hunting plans. The report notes Kingston Jamaica will host the U S national team versus El Salvador in an Olympic first round playoff on September 19 following tied first-round games.
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Nebraska fishing report shows widespread action across counties
State Game Commission field reports indicate fishing pressure and steady catches across Nebraska. Anglers report white bass up to two pounds at multiple lakes, catfish to four pounds, bass to two pounds, pike near one and a half pounds, and decent bluegill and perch at various ponds and reservoirs. Bottom rigs with worms, minnows, shad, and artificial lures dominate success across the Panhandle to the Sandhills, with notable trout and rainbow catches at Soldier's Creek and Lakeview area waters.
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Huskers To Win Openers Against Ducks Says Coach
Sport Shorts notes coach Bob Devaney predicts Nebraska will beat Oregon 34 14 in Lincoln opening game. quarterback Jerry Tagge John Rodgers and Jeff Kinney factor on offense. Willie Harper and Larry Jacobson anchor defense. kosch and Blahak cited for interceptions. Crowd expected 67000 with 1800 Ducks.
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Miller to Play in Southern Open Golf Tour
John Miller and Jerry Heard were among the top young pros entered in the Southern Open in Columbus Georgia with a $100,000 purse. Miller posted a five over par 85 at the Island course to seize a two stroke lead after day one. He has earned over $66,000 this year and tied Jack Nicklaus for second in the Masters earlier, then placed fifth in the Atlanta Classic.
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South Africa names four golfers for World Cup event
Four golfers were named to represent South Africa in the 11th World Cup Golf Tournament at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Florida November 1 to 14. The United States will be represented by Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino.
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Duranko to miss first three Broncos games after knee surgery
NENVER WPI reports Pete Duranko 236 pound defensive end for the Denver Broncos is expected to miss the team’s first three NFL games this year after knee surgery. Duranko injured the knee in Denver’s 4-7 Melory over the Vikings last Saturday.
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Leigh High Faces Dodge in Opener
Leigh High School opens its 1971 football campaign at Dodge Friday with eight lettermen including two all conference stars led by senior fullback Anson Korter and guard Steve Feye. veteran linemen and promising sophomores form the squad under head coach Ron Stigge with a schedule spanning September to November.
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Rams Surprise Forty Niners In Exhibition Thriller
At the Los Angeles Coliseum 25 607 fans watched the Rams top the Forty Niners 23 to 20 in a pre season game. Gere Howard 103 yard kickoff return for a touchdown helped Los Angeles build a lead as Bruce Gossett kicked two field goals for San Francisco. Todd Ray added a first half 43 yard field goal for the Rams. Quarterback Play by Join Brodie and Gene Washington kept SF in the game late. Final notes say both teams wrap up exhibition play with Rams at 4 3 and SF 3 2 1.
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Palmer eyes starting spot in Orioles playoff bid
Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer seeks a starting role for the playoffs against the Athletics after winning his 18th game, as manager Earl Weaver weighs a rotation with Dave McNally and Mike Cuellar. Palmer, 28, has won seven of his last eight decisions with a 2.79 ERA, ahead of 16 games remaining in the season.
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Americans dominate opening round at U S Britain meet
The United States swim team won nine of nineteen events on the opening day in Moscow, compiling 118 points to 78 for the Russians and 48 for Britain. A world record in the women's 400 meter freestyle relay by Deardueff Payton Johnson and Babashoff highlighted the session, clocking 4 00.7 to edge the East German mark by a tenth of a second.
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Grambling and Morgan State TV Roster for Whitney Young Memorial Game
Gramb ling and Morgan State meet at Yankee Stadium in the first Whitney Young Memorial Game televised nationally to kick off ABC's College Football Series. The 3 pm EDT kickoff pairs two black colleges known for producing pro players and aims to boost future TV appearances for them.
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Silver Spur Club sets rodeo plans
Final plans for the Silver Spur Saddle Club rodeo are announced for 1:30 p.m. on September 19 in Platte Center. Eight major events are listed including bareback riding calf roping and bull riding, with a rodeo clown expected. Entries go to Norbert Foltz Platte Center or Darlene Laudenkles Monroe, and advance tickets are sold by club members Millie's Place Platte Center and Monroe OLL Company.
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New Fame Inducts Nine into College Football Hall of Fame
The United Savings-lelms Athletic Footiatics College Football Hall of Fame announces nine new members including former players Gary Beban Tom Davies Ray Frankowski Leon Hart Charlie Justice Bill McColl Bud McFadin and ex coaches Frank Camp and Frank Howard.
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