Too Small Valasek shines as Nebraska safety again
Nebraska safety Larry Valasek, the smallest starter in the Big Eight, defies size doubts as coach Lance Van Zandt commends his intelligence, quickness, and toughness. Valasek, 592, 153 pounds, aims to prove he can endure two-a-day practices and lead by example for players his size.
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Larry Valasek
Ted Harvey
Tim Fischer
Nebraska
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Valasek
Lance van Zandt
Alvin Brown
van Zandt
Alvin
Oklahoma State
Warren) Powers
Monte
Missouri
Frank Solich
Guy Ingles
Cowboys Promote Freshman Players To Starter Roles
Oklahoma State freshman James Cowins and Gregory Johnson earned starting cornerback spots after the second practice, while Dexter Manley was moved to second-team defensive end. Coach Jim Stanley praised the talent and speed of the young players as they adapt to the defense.
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Jim Stanley
James Cowins
St. Louis
Gregory Johnson
Houston
Tex
Dexter Manley
Stanley
Berres' Advice Fuels Wood Comeback With Sox
Ray Berres the 68 year old former White Sox pitching coach credited with guiding stars like Gary Peters Tommy John Joel Horlen and Wilbur Wood helped Wood regain control after a late season slump. Wood pitched a complete game 3 1 victory over Milwaukee as Chicago moved back atop the AL West with strong support from Zisk and Gamble homers.
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United Press International
Chicago White Sox
Ray Berres
White Sox
Gary Peters
Tommy John
Joel Horlen
Wilbur Wood
Berres
Wood
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Wis
Milwaukee Brewers
Richie Zisk
Oscar Gamble
Jim Slaton
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St. Louis
San Diego
Retired Air Force surgeon general defends skeet title at Lincoln
Ken Pletcher, a Bellevue resident and former surgeon general, recovered from a pelvic break and hip replacement last winter to win the Nebraska State Skeet Shoot .410 championship at Lincoln Gun Club. He edged Tom Nichols of Omaha in a 96 of 100 display, reflecting decades of experience and precise technique amid tight competition.
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K. E
Ken) Pletcher
Pletcher
Nebraska
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Omaha
Bill Stevenson
B. C. Kinsey
North Platte
Aaron Schad
Joe Conley
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Grand Island
Lanny Cook
Wayne Bennett
Delbert Nuss
John Cates
Dennis Long
Schad
Conley
Nichols
Ken Holze
Dick Elwood
Joe Pilmaier
Tom Day
Lincoln Gun Club
Tarkenton shines that Colts win
The Vikings’ Fran Tarkenton passed 15 of 22 for 176 yards in a 29-7 preseason loss to the Baltimore Colts led by Bert Jones 8 of 16 for 90 yards and a TD. Ron Lee rushed 105 yards and a score for Minnesota while Lydell Mitchell added 70 rushing yards and a TD for Baltimore.
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Baltimore Colts
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Lydell Mitchell
Baltimore
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Mitchell
Ron Lee
Viking
Chuck Foreman
Colts
Toni Linhart
Glenn Doughty
Bill Troup
Freddie Scott
Lee
Sammy Johnson
Fremont Lumberjills chase regional glory after opening win
Cheryl Klug led the Fremont Lumberjills to a 6-3 victory over Kansas City Lloyd's Pharmacy at Ballard Field in the Western Regional. Lincoln Office Equipment fell 11-6 to Peck's Good Girls, while Ted Drewes defeated Kearney Cattleman's Mining Co. Restaurant 9-4 as the tournament opened.
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Paula Todd
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