Kings Draft Selections Include Bruce Jenner in Jest
Kansas City Kings president Joe Axelson joked about drafting Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner in the seventh round saying it was a playful nod to chasing the best athlete. Jenner, unavailable for comment, joined guards Otis Birdsong and John Kuester as part of a lighthearted draft choice.
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Mikles Holds Two Stroke Lead in NCAA Golf Final Round
Lee Mikles of Arizona State leads the NCAA golf tournament by two strokes heading into the final round after a tournament low. He posted 24 under par through three rounds, with a four-under 68 on the back nine but bogeying holes 14 11 and 12. Humble but frustrated, Mikles said his temper has improved though he still feels it. The 72 hole event at Colgate University Seven Oaks Golf Course features 29 teams and about 200 players, with USC and Oklahoma State among the contenders.
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Lassie Stakes Won By Sunday Sonnet At Ak-Sar-Ben
Trainer Ron Ochs credits Jack Van Berg for help on Sunday Sonnet after a two length victory in the Lassie Stakes over 5 1/2 furlongs at Ak-Sar-Ben. Miss Laurie Bale ran third while Gypsy Charm faded to fourth as the Nebraska bred fillies contested the race. Ochs praised the collaborative effort and discussed shoeing and foot issues affecting Sunday Sonnet.
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Outdoor fishing report spans Panhandle to Southeast Nebraska
The report notes brown trout up to 10 inches on worms at PANHANDLE White River Soldiers Creek and upper Niobrara River, with Chadron City Reservoir yielding 0 inch browns. Bluegill to pounds and largemouths to 32 inches appear in Smith ake on worms, walleye to 44 pounds or so on artificials at Lake Minatare, and crappie up to 12 inches with minnows. Swanson Enders Reservoirs yield walleye to 3 pounds and white bass up to 15 inches, while Medicine Creek and SAND HILLS lakes show crappie, white bass, and catfish activity with various baits. NE/NORTHEAST waters report bluegill, bass, catfish, and white bass activity with minnows, crawlers, and artificials. Southeast lakes face heat reducing sport, but catfish and crappie persist after dark with baits, while Missouri River anglers catch catfish to 3 pounds in Otoe and Nebraska counties.
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Leonard Too Fast for Joe at Hartford Show
Sugar Ray Leonard defeated Vinnie DeBarros by technical knockout at 1 58 of the third round in a six round welterweight bout. The Hartford Civic Center crowd of 6 100 cheered the hometown contender early but watched Leonard dominate with his speed and right hand earning a $12 000 purse. DeBarros, of Waterbury, conceded Leonard moves very quick and is a scientific fighter.
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Tanana Keeps Rolling With Shutout Win Over Indians
Dennis Tanana hurled a two hitter for his 10th win and fifth shutout as the California Angels topped Cleveland 1-0 behind Bobby Bonds's second inning homer. Tanana, asked if he could win 30, hedged and leaned toward 20 or 25 as pressure mounted.
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Judds and BMF pace junior baseball and track highlights
Judds beat Town and Country 13 3 as Judds Bros drove in seven runs in the Junior Legion game at Sherman Field Beatrice. Mick Coatman homered and Tripled earlier, Beckenbach allowed five hits as BMF improved to 5 0 with a 4 0 win over Atlas in the Midget contest. In Los Angeles Arnie Robinson won the AAU long jump title at 27 7 inches earning a World Cup berth with solid showings from Anthony Carter Charlton Ehizuelen James Owens and Charles Foster tying in the 110 meter high hurdles and Mac Wilkins winning the discus at 227 feet.
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Wentz earns two one run wins in Elk's Field action
Wentz Plumbing and Heating rallied for an 18 to 17 comeback over Ball Real Estate and a 10 to 9 win over Ace TV in Slow Pitch League play at Elk's Field Friday night. Jim Eberly homered in the first Wentz win as teammate Jim Geisfard collected six hits in eight at bats.
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First Savings routs Lincoln Pirates 25 to 6 in league game
Bob Gebler of University of Nebraska hit for the cycle with a homer triple double and single as First Savings rolled to a 25 6 victory at Arkield Field. The league leaders, now 6 0, were powered by eight first inning runs and a 20 hit attack led by Gebler Haas Winter Depp and Linstrom earned the win with Last and others contributing.
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VIP Lounge Wins In Fast Pitch Action At Ballard Field
In AAA fast pitch Friday night, VIP Lounge defeated Swanson Auto 7-2 at Ballard Field. Steve Schatz went 1 for 3 with a triple and a double, Hank Tonjes added a double, sparking VIP’s five inning burst. Valentino's earned a forfeit win over Sweep Left as two Sweep Left players were ejected, making the score 7-7 into the sixth and giving Valentino's the victory. Valentino's improves to 8-2, two games behind league leader Misty Lounge.
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First National Bank suffers season opening loss to Columbus
First National Bank of Lincoln dropped its first game of the American Legion Juniors season. In a doubleheader the Lincoln club won 12 3 then lost the nightcap 4 3. Next, they travel to Papillion for a Sunday 2 p.m. twin bill.
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Becker Signs with Cincinnati Reds Farm Club
Cincinnati Reds announce left handed pitcher Becker from Scottsbluff will report to the Billings Montana farm club after being selected in the 17th round of the major league draft. He was among four players signed by the Reds on Friday.
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UNO guard Dennis Forrest drafted by New York Knicks
Dennis Forrest, a guard from the University of Nebraska Omaha, was chosen by the Philadelphia 7thers who then selected him in the seventh round of Friday's NBA draft in New York New York.
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Sorchik Places Fifth in Javelin at AAU Meet in LA
Scott Sorchik of Nebraska finished fifth in the AAU track and field javelin event in Los Angeles. He posted a mark of 250 feet 2 inches, trailing the winning throw by 84 feet 2 inches.
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Horse Racing Card Opens With Five Furlong Feature
Daily program lists nine races from one to nine at track. First race purse $5,000 for four year olds up claiming, six furlongs. Tim's Royal Stinger rides near the lead with Piney No and Be A Song among early threats. Also ran include Awiz and Hustle Gal. Second race maidens on list for geldings at six furlongs with Cachaca and Prince Caddo among top finishes. Third race allowance for 3-year-olds at a mile and 70 yards features Ack Bold and Ultimata. Fourth race claiming six furlongs lists Royal Mandate and Tims Dancer as favorites with Exacta payoff. Fifth through ninth races cover higher purses and stakes with Marathon and Sucha Pleasure among entrants. Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies highlights Sunday Sonnet and Jackie B. Gaughan. Track fast, handle over 1.3 million.
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Basketball Draft Roundup Featuring College-to-NBA Paths
A condensed reel of players listed by team, college, and round numbers from various colleges such as Clemson, Nevada Las Vegas, Auburn, Gardner Webb, and others. The roster mentions legends like Wayne Rollins and Cedric Maxwell alongside numerous universities, detailing positions and draft order cues across the NBA teams.
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Sam Smith
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Dave Dormann
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Calvin Crews
Southwestern Lousiana
James Hollman
Arizona State
Vern Thompson
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Cedric Maxwell
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Skip Brown
Wake Forest
Jett Cummings
Tulane
Billy Langioh
Virginia
Roy Pace
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Camden
Dave Kyle
Cleveland State
Tom Harris
Bowling Green
Affalo Braves
Larry Johnson
Kentucky
Melvin Watkins
North Carolina-Charlotte
Mike Hanley
Niagara
Curran Lewis
Virginia Union
Mike Jackson
Tennessee
Emery Sammons
G. Phildelphia Textile
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Tate Armstrong
Duke
Mike Glenn
Southern Illinois
Steve Sneppard
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Mark Landsberger
Mike McConalthy
Louisiana Tech
Nate Davis
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Jay Chessman
Mike Smith
Evansville
Rich Rhodes
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1970s NBA Draft Listing With College Ties
A dense roster of players and colleges tangled in a draft-style listing. Notable names include Bernard King from Tennessee aiming for the New York Nets, Ray Williams from Minnesota seeking the Knicks, and Walter Davis from North Carolina entering the Phoenix Suns.
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Tom Weadock
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Ken Slappy
St. Peter's
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Robert Elmore
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Mark Crow
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Seton Hall
Wilson Washington
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Robert Elliott
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Arnold Dugger
Oral Roberts
Jeff Jonas
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Teko Wynder
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George Gibson
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Greg Gritfin
Cecil Relford
St John’s
Billy McKinney
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Rich Laurel
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Greg White
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LaSalle
Myron Jordan
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Ben Smith
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Harold Rhodes
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Jett Wilkins
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Mat Hicks
Northern Illinois
Scott Sims
Bruce Buckley
Richard Robinson
New Mexico
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Seattle SuperSonics
Jack Sikma
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Dave Reavis
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Bruce Parkinson
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Track and field meet results with multiple events
A compiled list of performances from a track and field meet listing top finishers and marks across events. Notable results include Marty Liquor leading the 5000 meters with 13 41.58, Emil Berry winning hammer throw 222-7, Arnie Robinson first in long jump 270 a, and Evelyn Ashford clocking 22.62 in the 200.
European flyweight crown up for grabs in multiple bouts
In Los Angeles Alberto Davila stopped Frankie Duarte in a bantamweight bout, Franco Udeilta knocked out Jose Canfero to retain the European flyweight title, Lorenzo Zanon stopped Manuel Quintana Trujillo, and Sugar Ray Leonard halted Vinny DeBarros in Hartford as welterweights also featured in the card.
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Winners Circle Gambit at Cahokia Downs Big Loser Contest
At Cahokia Downs, Judy Nuckolls and Dorothy Jondro aimed to have their horse finish last in the final race to share a $2,500 prize. Double Tramp led early but finished ahead just enough, denying them the bigger payoff. they instead earned $250 and celebrated a night saved by the contest.
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Late entries open for AAU Hastings trials
Despite many top athletes expected, meet director Father Pat O Byerne notes late entries are still accepted in several events at the Mid Western AAU Junior Olympic trials in Hastings on June 18. Boys events open include discus, 330 hurdles, two mile and pole vault, entry day of meet. girls events open include 400 meter hurdles, discus, mile, two mile and javelin.
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