North Platte sets Nebraska prep track record in relay shock
North Platte upset Hastings St. Cecilia to win the 440 relay in 48.67 seconds, the fastest Nebraska prep time, as St. Cecilia’s reign faltered amid wind and rain. Claudia Halligan Joni Thayer Laura Hiatt and Cindy Tatum anchored the relay, with Tatum reflecting on the friendship with St. Cecilia star Nancy Kindig.
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Hastings St. Cecilia
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St. Cecilia
Nebraska Prep
Claudia Halligan
Joni Thayer
Laura Hiatt
Nancy Kindig's track career ends in sudden injury
In North Platte, Nancy Kindig collapsed with a broken fibula near the finish of the 880 relay. Coach Reed Stephenson said the injury marred her last high school race after four stellar prep seasons and disrupted St. Cecilia's Grand Championship hopes.
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Yankees Manager Billy Martin Fined 2500 in Dispute
Yankee manager Billy Martin faces a $2,500 fine after remarks aimed at owner George Steinbrenner. Reggie Jackson offered to pay the penalty as Eddie Figueroa, despite flu symptoms, pitched New York to a 3-0 win over California. Club president Gabe Paul defended management decisions amid player-limit tensions.
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Gabe Paul
Jackson
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Elrod Hendricks
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Yankees
Mariners
Paul
Syracuse
Steinbrenner
Portland Triumphs Over Lakers to Sweep Conference Final
Portland beat Los Angeles 105 101 to sweep the Western Conference title series and reach the NBA finals. Johnny Davis Lionel Hollins and Bill Walton led the charge as Kareem Abdul Jabbar scored 30 for the Lakers but the Portland defense forced turnovers and sparked fast breaks. Jerry West praised Portland's backcourt pressure while Jack Ramsay lauded Walton over Kareem.
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UPI
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Bill Walton
Maurice Lucas
Bob Gross
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Walton
Hollins
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
West
Abdul-Jabbar
Jack Ramsay
Kareem
Bill
Randle Embraces New Life with Mets After Fight
Lennie Randle says he is elated after joining the New York Mets and a 3-0 win over the Dodgers. He reflects on his troubled spring with Texas and a court-action dispute with Frank Luchessi, praising a fresh start and dedication to the team and baseball.
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Lennie Randle
New York Mets
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Collins and Jones pace 76ers to 3-1 series lead
Doug Collins scored 36 points and Caldwell Jones locked down Moses Malone as the 76ers defeated the Rockets 107-95 in Houston to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference final. Collins urged teammates to shoot when hot while Henry Bibby fed the open man. Malone was limited to five points after a 30-point performance in the prior game.
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Pro Basketball NBA Playoffs and Tennis Final Schedule
At 12:30 p.m. the NBA playoffs feature a game on 6nd. The tennis card at 1 p.m. shows WCT singles final with Martina Navratilova vs Virginia Wade on C5, followed by a 3:30 p.m. NC4 match.
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Confident Crete Eyes Nebraska State Track Crown
Crete aims to win its first state track title in 30 years at Omaha Burke after a dominant district win on Ed Weir track. Senior Tom Ourada swept the 100, 220 and long jump and anchored the winning 880 relay, while Ray Miller and Zane Morton push for standout performances and humble targets. Ourada seeks Class B records, Miller attains speed gains, and coach Bill Galbraith believes the Cardinals can dethrone favorites in the state meet.
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Arlington
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Duane Ourada
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Ourada
Nebraska City
Dave Ailes
Ray Miller
Jim Hall
Omaha
Paul VI
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St. Paul's
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Nebraska relay results show numerous state records
Readout lists multiple class divisions with swimmers and times from Omaha Central Lincoln High Scottsbluff and others. Notable marks include Olsen surpassing the Class A record and Fox beating the state and Class C records. Several schools and athletes are named with placing and times across A B C D divisions.
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Omaha Central
Olsen
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Lincoln High
Jane Shenein
Scottsbluff
Denise Homa
Fremont
Teresa McDermott
Bellevue
June Coster
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Firth Norris
Nancy Popken
Hopper Logan View
Julie Jacob
Arlington
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Vic Mason
Ord
Angie Morse
Mitchel
Donna Fox
Bassett
Fox
Julie Herbolsheimer
Hartington
Mary Drey
Omaha Holy Name
Bernie Nitsch
Osceola
Shaui Meyer
Shelton
Sheila Eipperie
Bennington
Janet Bornemeier
Elmwood
Lori Erwin
Allen
Kathie Datfer
Lebanon
Beaver Valley
Vickie Lillie
Diller
Joanna Orcutt
Doniphan
Sharon Weber
Bartlett
Nebraska man pursues Missouri River monster on epic swim
Wayne Thompson of Portland plans a 2,000 mile swim along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers with a goal to reach Nebraska City while chasing reports of a Neb-Mo-Kan monster. He swam about 26 miles from Bellevue and photographed a whirlpool. locals warn of drownings in the area near the river’s turbulent bend. Thompson emphasizes fitness and safety amid myth and rumor.
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