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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1977
Page
25
In Strcots Nebraska, Swanson Auto defeated league leader Valento’s 9-8 at Ballard Field. Bob White’s bases loaded single drove in tying and winning runs in the eighth, giving Swanson Auto a 6-13 record while Valento’s fell to 15-3 after a 6-6 tie through seven innings.
Ken Hubbard of Spokane upset Dayton co-medalist Peter Jacobi 3 and 2 to reach Friday's quarter finals at Brown Deer. Hubbard, 20, defeated Tom Dixon 3 and 2 in heat to advance, meets Patrick McGaughey in quarter finals. Rennie Sasse, Lincoln, 1st day medal leader, lost 3 and 1 to Bobby Proben. Semis Friday, final 36 holes Saturday. Also notes win by Stan's Lounge and Swanson Auto in local league play.
Gerry's split a Junior Legion doubleheader with Omaha Sokals Thursday night. Gerry's won the opener 3-2 as Scott Carlson drove in two in the first inning and Doug Diehm produced the eventual winning run in the third. Doug Simpson had two hits and two runs. In the nightcap Sokals pitcher Tom Brazeal held Gerry's to one hit as Omaha won 11-0 via 10 run rule, with Bob Bousek delivering the lone hit. Brazeal fanned seven and walked two, and Sokals pushed eight runs in the third inning to seize control.
Beatrice defeated Lincoln First Savings 6 to 3 as Bill Hendricks hit two homers and Terry Deml fanned 16 to earn the win. Beatrice built a 2-0 third inning, another pair in the fifth and two more in the seventh while First Savings scored all three runs in the ninth.
Milford hosts the Girls District 8 Junior Softball tournament with nine games played Thursday night Nine games were completed before rain halted the rest The final three games were rescheduled for 5 30 p m Friday before second round games at 7 and 9 p m First round winners announced include Harrison Shoes State Security No 1 Milford Lincoln Gems Hunter TV Bethany Merchants Batterettes Seward and Junior Swingers.
Stormy weather forces postponement of a semipro state tournament game as Shelby led Lincoln Dirt Cheap 9-4 in the fifth inning. Friday's schedule resumes with Shelby-Beatrice, Beatrice versus North Bend, and Beatrice Bruins facing Lincoln First Savings in the nightcap at 8:30 p.m.
Dick Kearns nailed a hole-in-one with an eight iron on the par three 10th at Knolls Golf Course Thursday, marking a rare feat in a local round.
The City Parks and Recreation Board urged higher golf fees at city courses next year. 18 hole greens would rise to 5 dollars, 9 holes to 3.50, juniors to 3.25, with a 0.50 surcharge for members per round. Membership costs also climb as the budget for the golf system is set at 450000 dollars.
In Ellis Field action Col. Sanders and Waverly-Stan’s each split two games. Waverly-Stan’s beat Ball Real Estate 11-8, Oly Gold edged Col. Sanders 6-5, Col. Sanders won 17-16, and Sam’s beat Ace TV 8-7 in the nightcap. John Brown homered twice for Col. Sanders.
The Lincoln Track Club will stage a six mile road race at Pioneers Park this Saturday at 8 30 a m The course starts near the picnic area Awards will be given in multiple age groups for men and women There is no entry fee For more information contact Jim Lewis.
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