Odyssey Dominates in National Senior High Girls Softball Tourney
Odyssey of Lincoln wins twice in Binghamton to start the 48 team event. They trounce Massachusetts champions 9-1 after morning 14-4 victory over Ponca City Oklahoma. Kelly ONeill slugged two homers and five RBI. Terry Bullock homered. Nancy Lehr collected three hits. Stone and Hoffman combined for the two hitter outing. Tourney runs through Sunday.
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Beatrice Dominates Central City for State Class B Title
Beatrice blanks Central City 10 0 to win the State Class B Junior Legion championship shortened to five innings under the 10 run rule. Beatrice caps a 30 7 season unbeaten in the double elimination tourney with a five inning shutout led by Bartek and DeBuhr. Randy Rohlfing drives in two and Dale DeBuhr adds another in the first inning explosion.
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Dean Bros and Arnold's win in AAA Fast Pitch League
Dean Brothers nipped Swanson Auto 7-5 while Arnold's Tavern defeated Swanson Auto 9-7 at Ballard Field. Dick Flynn Buick leads and can clinch the title Friday at 7 15 p.m. with a win. Falstaff would force at least a three way tie and a double elimination playoff to crown the champ.
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Injuries to moundsmen compound Yankees' woes
The Yankees suffer pitching injuries as Don Gullett goes on the 21 day DL while Mike Torrez shines with a complete game two hit shutout over Oakland. Torrez advances to 12 10 as New York trims Boston to four games in the AL East with key runs by Sanguillen and Hosley in a 3 0 win.
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Galf tourney winners named at Holmes Park Golf Course
Lincoln Women s Golf Association Club Championship concluded with Maxine Dunbar winning the 18 hole championship flight scoring 195 over 36 holes and Sandi Genrich claiming the 9 hole championship flight with 114. Sherill Hutchison and Betty Squires won the 18 hole first and second flights respectively. Betty Miller led the 9 hole first flight.
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Velmarz
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Doris Bair
VFW to Host Hunter Safety Certification Course
Lincoln VFW Post 131 will host a hunter safety certification course at 1 p.m. Sunday at 3800 Cornhusker. The program certifies youths ages 12 to 15 under Nebraska’s hunter safety law, with more classes to be offered by the VFW. For details contact the post or the game and parks commission.
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Rainfalls Cut Flow for Republican River Canoeists Trip
Rainfall has reduced irrigation needs and lowered water release from Harlan County Dam from 950 to 300 cfs. Canoeists planning a float this month should target 250 to 300 cfs, with further reductions possible after more rain. Corps of Engineers in Republican City provides updates at 308 799 2105.
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Filley Captures Class A District Fast Pitch Crown
Filley led by tourney MVP Duane Lenners and Jeff Haase defeated Dean Brothers in a doubleheader 3-2 and 7-5 to win the Class A district fast pitch title. Dean Brothers finished second and Oscar’s of Lincoln third. all qualify for the state tournament in Kearney.
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State Fairgrounds boosts purses at Lincoln meet
Purses at the Nebraska State Fair meet rise to a record 3200 dollars minimum and several stakes gains of about 30 percent. Racing secretary Richard Crockett notes big races boosted while Lincoln’s meet opens with a 2200 dollar minimum. A three race marathon series ends the meet, with purses expanding across Nebraska State Fair Breeders' Special President's Cup Futurity Lincoln Derby Freshman Stakes and Executive Board Handicap. Dan Switzer scores two wins. crowd of 6129 bets 543933, the best day of the first 15 thus far.
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Frank Chapman
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Barry Menefee
Norman McKinnon
Oliphant’s 87 Trails Littler by Twenty at Pebble Beach
Lincoln golfer Dave Oliphant opened with a 38 on the front nine at Pebble Beach California then faltered to a 49 on the back nine for an 87 total. He trailed tour leader Gene Littler by 20 strokes.
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Dave Oliphant
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Gene Littler
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