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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1977

Page

16

Baseball Scores and Leaderboard Recap Across Divisions

The scoreboard shows Class A Northeastern results with Havelock 1 Eastridge 2 Roberts 0 Meadow Lane 8 Irving Northeast 6 Muny 5 Bethany 1 Antelope 2 Randolph 10 Havelock 3 and Class B Northeast games Havelock 4 Northeast 1 Eastridge 11 Roberts 2 Meadow Lane 11 Irving 8 Northeast 12 Muny 7 Bethany 4 Antelope 3 Havelock 13 Randolph 2. League batting leaders include Carew Min 200 at bats 394 and Bailor Tor 332 among others. runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs and stolen bases are listed for multiple players across teams. Pitching leaders feature 8 decisions, strikeouts, and ERAs for pitchers such as To Johnson, Kravec, Hassler, and Guillet with various team affiliations.

Northeast Havelock Eastridge Roberts Meadow Lane Irving Northeast Muny Bethany Antelope Randolph Irving Carew Bailor Tor Bostock Singleton Bal Dade Cle Fisk Min G. Scott Bonds Cal Hisle Munson Thompson Hobson Chi Rice Bannister LeFlore RoJackson McRae Lemon Yount Mil Cowens Nettles Zisk Patek Remy Page Oak Tal Rivers Johnson Kravec Hassler Guillet Lyle Grimsley Barrios Tanana Ryan Leonard Eckersley Che Palmer Je Morales Simmons STL Griffey Cin Luzinski Phi Parker Pyh Morgan Winfield Gfoster Smith Garvey Sey LA Luz Cedeno Hin J Cruz Rau Ab Or Fonerbi Arve NI Srew AL Morgan NL Randolpre al Cey NI Brett al Burle Concepcion Parke Foster Yastrimsé Catcher Beach Rbi Ptarew Gieton Bos Om Bos Yastramski Bos Fairly Tor Randiph 6Rieson Bos H Te KK. Chi Wynegar Min ReJackson Brett DTP Sc Det Scott Bos Jones Sea Campaneris Tex National League Ab Or H Mil Jia Montanez Morgan Cin G Foster Tiia Infield Encepcion Cir Garvey L Chmidt Stearns Cey. LA Bench Batti al Lera le NY Ympbell Bos Ag R. Che Palmer Fal Aton Mil Wersiey LaRoche Cal Wlera Lavelle Reuschel Sutton Candelaria Seaver Carlton Andujar

Horse Racing Mark Gordon's graded entriesAk-Sar-Ben, Omaha

Mark Gordon lists graded entries for Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha on Wednesday with four races featuring up to $9,000 purses. Highlights include Mint Canyon and King Swaps with strong finishes, and bets on Valdamarie and Silver Boat among early contenders in 6 furlong and 5 1/2 furlong stakes.

Ak-Sar-Ben Omaha Tin Horn No Boy Valdamarie Jones Coset Silver M. Meier Buffalo Stomp Maple Hesa Hassle Lively Steam Pot Hill Cozies Bay Compton Kid Nomad Burgos O Kay Kid Wunte Big Vale Aggieville Mint Canyon King Swaps Greg Ness Getty Jody Eootfey Clark Gentleman Thiel Don Ladd Dick R_ Clark King

Commonwealth wins Hawthorne League Invitational softball title

Commonwealth Electric captured the Al Hawthorne League Invitational slow pitch tournament at Elks and Holmes Fields, sweeping five straight wins including a 22 9 championship over Crete El Toro Lounge after a 12 7 semifinal. Mike Wentz led with four homers and a .667 average, Gene Lucking hit .750, Al Furbey .550, with Don Neujahr winning all five games.

Commonwealth Electric Elks and Holmes Fields Commonwealth Crete el Toro Lounge Mike Wentz Gene Lucking al Furbey Don Neujahr

Lincoln track meet set for all comers at Nebraska track

The Lincoln Track Club plans an open meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday on the Nebraska track for men and women. Events include the 60 yard dash 220 yard dash 440 yard dash mile three mile shot put and long jump.

Lincoln Track Club Nebraska

Pirates nip Johnny's in 10 to take league game

Lincoln Pirates rally for two runs in the tenth inning to beat Johnny's 8 to 6 at Arkfeld Field. John Cerv drove in the winning run with a single, while Cerv and Gary Schmidt added doubles for Lincoln.

John Cerv Lincoln Pirates Johnny's Arkfeld Field Cerv Gary Schmidt Pirates

Bowling Series Feature Scores and Payouts Listed

A dense list highlights top bowlers led by Mark Roth of Staten Island and Dennis Lane of Kingsport with high Series and prize money. Names span from Charlotte to New York, detailing records, scores, and winnings across the standings.

J Oves Pappas Charlotte N.C Mark Roth Staten Island Marshall Holman Medford Ore Dennis Lane Kingsport Tenn Tommy Hudson Akron Ohio Les Zikes Palatine Til Randy Lightfoot St. Charlies Dale Glenn Glendale Bealit Pete McCordic Houston Tex Rick Milner Kidimmy Certain Huntsville Ala Frank Ellenburg Mesa Ariz Rich Carrabba Hayward Calif Cliff McNealy San Lorenzo Matt Surina Longview Wash Mike Durbin Chagrin Falls Dan Roche Downey Bill Straub Lincoln Neb Jim Godman Miami Fla Neil Burton Gst. Louis Curt Schmidt Ft. Wayne Ind Chuck Pierce Dallas Keith Craycraft New Martinsville W. Va Joe Berardi Nel York City

Softball City Rec Results Digest

City softball results list numerous matchups with high scoring margins. Notable winners include Misty Lounge 15, Square D 31, GEMS 23, Barrymores 22, and Nebr Book Store 8, while several teams such as Bankers Life 0 and Four Star Drug 3 posted losses. The tally covers multiple organizations and local businesses in a community league.

Kuon TV Nebr. Litho Pure Water Gold Crown Duffy's Hot & Rocks Casey's Bankers Life Noon Til Nine the Company Harris Labs Marmatha Sperry TV Traffic A & A Invest LLC Bartlett Conoco Government Emp Lincoln Merchants Century Realty ISCO Indian Hills Community Church Brunswick Tropical Imports MaDonna CTU Barrymores Norden Lab State Securities Array Advertising E & K Drywall Neb Book Store Misty Lounge Hunter TV Square D Manor Wheelies Gotfredson Mtr VIP Lounge Auto Ambulance Bingo- Rama Lincoln Office Equipment Story Lounge GEMS Harrison Snoes

Creighton Coach Named Kansas State Baseball Boss

Manhattan Kansas AP Dave Baker, a Manhattan native and Emporia State graduate, was named head baseball coach at Kansas State. The 34 year old succeeds Phil Wilson after six seasons at Creighton University where his teams posted 141 victories and 108 losses. Baker played college sports at Coffeyville Junior College, Kansas State, and Emporia State with coaching stints at Liberal Junior College before Creighton.

Manhattan Kan Dave Baker Kansas State Baker Phil Wilson Creighton Univeristy Bluejay Emporia State Coffeyville Junior College Liberal Junior College Creighton

Town & Country Rout Milford in Junior Legion win

Lincoln Town & Country crushed Milford 21 to 10 as Rodenburg hit two home runs and Steinberger collected four hits including three triples. Plucknett added two hits while Town & Country combined for a 21 runs on a steady offensive night.

Milford Jay Rodenburg Mark Steinberger Lincoln Town & Country Tom Klabenes Dennis Shaw Tom Danekas Todd Klabenes T&c

Nebraska Western signs five recruits for 1960s team

Scottsbluff AP Lincoln reports Nebraska Western College basketball coach Ron Brillhart announced five players signed letters of intent. The recruits are A. K. Laber 6-3 from Greeley Colorado Roger Hughes 6-3 Crawford Dave Harnish 5-10 Denver Craig Smith 6-5 Cattering Ohio Nimroy Cannon 6-1 Indianapolis Indiana.

Scottsbluff Nebraska Western Ron Brillhart A. K. Laber Greeley Colo Roger Hughes Crawford Dave Harnish Denver Craig Smith Cattering Ohio Nimroy Cannon Indianapolis Ind

Amateur golf entries open for Nebraska State Medal Tourney

The Nebraska Amateur Golf Association invites entries for its Men’s State Medal Tournament at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln. Limited to 150 players, about 20 spots remain. Entry is 40 dollars via Steve Bock at Hillcrest. The event begins Monday with a pro am and 72 holes of medal play with a cut after 36 holes. Players for the pro am should contact Bunny Richards at Hillcrest.

Nebraska Amateur Golf Assn Lincoln Hillcrest Country Club Steve Bock NAGA Bunny Richards Hillcrest

Lincoln Adult Open expands with new Class A division

The Lincoln Adult Open Tennis Tournament, July 29 to 31 at Lincoln Racquet Club, adds a Class A singles division for men and women. Open to players not reaching a past year’s quarterfinals or unranked in the past year, with Juniors included in the Open event. Entries due 5 p.m. July 25. Sanctioned by USTA and Missouri Valley.

Lincoln Pat Merkle Woods Merkle USTA Missouri Valley

Nebraska wildlife funding boosts habitat work and bird counts

Nebraska awaits July 1 as LB861 funds begin flow to lease buy and improve habitat lands for pheasant and quail. Rural counties report more birds amid favorable weather, nesting cover and reduced mowing. Nebraska Game and Parks plans rural mail carrier counts to refine data, while South Dakota adopts a pheasant restoration stamp to fund habitat.

Nebraska Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Meginnis Ford tops Ashland in Junior Legion win

Meginnis Ford defeats Ashland 7 to 1 as Ashland Mark Cooper and Jack Jablonski each collect two hits. Meginnis scores three runs in the first inning, one in the third and three in the fourth, while Ashland tallies its lone run in the second. WP Murphy LP Harpin.

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Flynn Misty teams pull within one win of league leader

Flynn Buick defeats Arnold's 3 1 and Misty Lounge beats Swanson Auto 7 4 to keep within one game of AAA fast pitch leader Valentino's. Schedule changes push Valentino's Stan's game to Thursday 8 30 p m and Falstaff Dean Brothers to Friday 7 15 p m.

Dick Flynn Buick Misty Lounge Ballard Field Valentino’s Val Dick Flynn Buick Frank Podraza Gary Kuebler Marv Razor Gary Thomas Razor Lp—Podraza

GI defeats First National in nine-run Legion game

Grand Island junior baseball erupted for five in the ninth to beat First National 9 4 at Sherman Field. GI scored two in the third and two in the sixth, while First National answered with three in the second and tied it in the seventh. Craig Kinsely drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh as Leon's edged Grand Island 2 1 in the Midget game. Winning pitcher Mark McManaman fanned eight over three hits.

Grand Island Lincoln First National Legion Baseball Sherman Field Craig Kinsely Leon Mark McManaman

Judds Split With Ralston In Junior Legion Doubleheader

Lincoln Judds beat Ralston 5-2 in the first game as two hits by Steve Dambroger and a go ahead two run hit in the six run frame powered the win. Ralston took the nightcap 4-3 behind a 2 run homer by Brad Lobeda and two hits by Tom Svehla. Judds finish 16-14 on the season.

Ralston Steve Dambroger Lincoln Judds Junior Legion Brad Lobeda Tom Svehla Judds

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