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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1977

Page

32

Luck and luckiness in Nebraska and Oklahoma football

Virgil Parker reflects on fan calls and old coverage about luck in big games, comparing the 1969 Nebraska win over Kansas and recent OU vs Ohio State outcomes. He recalls quotes from Journal and Star and notes Barry Switzer as a great coach, while asserting luck played a role in past Huskers wins.

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Never say die attitude boosts Oklahoma wins

A reader notes a Switzer plaque about hard work and luck. They credit the Sooners for belief in victory and late rallies, insisting relentless determination and preparation drive success, aided by a dash of luck.

Switzer Oklahoma

Baseball American League Batting Leaders and Key Nominations

The list highlights top AL players by batting average 460 at bats with Carew Min 385 LeFlore Det 327 Rivers NY 325 Singleton Bal 325. Runs Carew 123 Fisk 101 GBrett 104 Bostock 103 GScott 102 McRae 102. RBIs Bonds Cal 115 Hisle 114 Hobson 112 Cowens 111 ReJackson 109. Hits Carew 232 LeFlore 209 Rice 201 Bostock 194 Burleson 190. Home runs Rice 38 Nettles 37 Bonds 37 GScott 33 ReJackson 32. Stolen bases Patek 5 Bonds Cal 41 Remy 40 Page 0 LeFlore 0.

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Horse Race Entry List and Results Summary

Friday racing card shows multiple races with purses from 900 to 19,000 dollars. Entries include 2-year-old maidens and 4-year-olds plus, 6 furlongs to 1 mile 70 yards, with results and payouts noted for several races and an all-sources finish. Track conditions listed as Fast with a 2,852 attendance and a $246,205 mutuel handle.

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Football scores and names from the Lounge week

Football results include Dalton Gang 6 over Lincoln Jayones 24 and Bom Construction 6 over Blockbusters 14. Other entries show Purported team bouts like Pius X 20 Fremont 14 and Fremont-Collins 35 with listed PATs and runs, plus player Perry and Yontz noted for multiple points.

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Volleyball results recap from local league play

Volleyball teams posted scores in a crowded season slate. Notable results include Hair Art LAD over Kawasaki 15-11 15-2 and Town & Country Realty defeating Lincoln Mattress 15-13 15-13. Irish Rovers beat NY Public Library 10-15 15-9 16-14 and LSC Alums topped Midwest te 15-1 15-3.

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