Von Hemel enjoys stay at new Lincoln Fairgrounds
Veteran trainer Don Von Hemel praises the Lincoln meet at the State Fairgrounds with 12 runners sent east to Chicago venues. He notes improved track conditions, the holes being repaired, and enjoys time with his family while targeting future races as crowds and mutuel handle rise compared to two years ago.
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Perry Compton
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Tim Doocy
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Rumble
Dennis Kirby
Midwest Cycle Races Highlight Short Track Speedway Night
Short track motorcycle races in multiple classes are set for Friday at Midwest Speedway starting 8 p.m. The 4th mile dirt oval hosts heat races and finals featuring top AMA racers and local amateurs sponsored by Joshua Motor Cycles.
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Apple Bowl game moved to Oak Bowl at Peru State College
The annual Apple Bowl between Peru State and Tarkio will be played September 17 at the Oak Bowl on the Peru State College campus because the Nebraska City football field is not ready. It is the second game on Peru State's 10 game schedule after hosting Midland of Fremont on September 10.
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Horse Racing Fairgrounds Night Cards and Baseball Doubleheader
Races at the Fairgrounds start at 9 30 p m central standard time followed by a baseball slate with Minnesota at New York at 7 p m on C8 and Kansas City versus Milwaukee at 7 15 p m on C2.
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Kansas Milwaukee Game Heads To Late Showdown
Kansas vs Milwaukee at 7:15 p.m. follows a 7 p.m. C8 matchup, with horse racing from Fairgrounds at 9:30 p.m. New York rail coverage on C8 at 7 p.m. plus late sports action.
Big Eight coaches upbeat as football practices begin
Five Big Eight teams opened non contact drills amid generally positive reviews from coaches. Kansas faced knee surgery setbacks for Bud Moore and players Al Roberts Kurt Tushaus Jeff Doherty, while Oklahoma Oklahoma State Nebraska and Kansas State praised conditioning and early freshmen turnout. Missouri reported two players sidelined for 2 3 weeks with injuries as Chris Simonds and Steven Parks were noted.
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Missouri
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St. Louis
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Littleton
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