Fiery Billy Martin named New York Yankees manager
Billy Martin, new Yankees skipper, described himself as unorthodox yet fundamental in Baseball. He has managed Minnesota, Detroit and Texas with mixed results and vows not to fine players, aiming to build a pennant contender without harsh discipline.
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Women’s slow pitch tourney opens at Legion Park
The three 7 pm games start the women's slow pitch softball tournament at Legion Park with Chicken House v Lincoln Life, B and S Fire v Deckers, and Potter v Dale’s Welding. At 9 pm winners advance to face new opponents, with loser bracket play beginning Wednesday at 7 pm and top teams from each bracket meeting later.
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Shrine Bowl Preview Highlights North South Scrimmage
Omaha Benson's Bobby Bass led ground gainers with 44 yards in eight carries as North Shrine coach Larry Jacobsen directed a final major scrimmage at Fremont. Sapp and Gogan contest quarterback duties while the South and North teams prepare for next Saturday's Shrine charity game at Memorial Stadium.
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Powell Ace Hardware Home Improvement Promotion
The Powell Ace Hardware staff invites readers to visit their home supply center for tools, materials, and advice for do it yourself projects. They promote personal service, varied displays, and free delivery by phone number 254-3112. They suggest using vinegar instead of water to mix plaster for future jobs.
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Reds Defend Victory in Shrine South Scrimmage at Doane
Doane College hosted a Shrine South scrimmage as Jim Nolan directed a 60 minute session with the Reds, the No 1 defensive unit, defeating the Whites, the No 1 offense, 12 to 6. Brian Horn of Omaha Westside scored the opening Reds touchdown.
Building may be named for Gerdes
Two former Nebraska state senators seek to name the new 20 million dollar State Office Building after the late George C Gerdes a giant in Nebraska Legislature. Eric Rasmussen and Ross Rasmussen have written past and present senators asking to name the office after Gerdes.
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Understanding Bowling Handicaps and Scoring Methods
This column explains two handicapping systems in bowling the team method using combined team averages and the individual method subtracting each bowler’s average from the league base. It covers how handicaps are calculated for postponed games absentee scores vacancy scores and award eligibility.
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Nebraska All-Star Basketball Camp Opens With South-North Tilt
Training camps open Thursday as the seventh annual Nebraska All-Star game nears on Friday. South squad features Hughes Wilcox and John Kugler at center, Evan Schnegelberger, Russ Anderson, and Central guards John C Johnson and Clayton Bullard among starters. North roster highlights Jim Morrison, Ed Colleran, Bruce Kucera, Bob Von Behren, and Chuck Haupt enriching a balanced group from Columbus and West Point.
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Omaha Burke
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Geneva
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Wilber
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Minden
Dennis Lesser
Auburn
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Seward
Doug Sweeney
Aurora
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Howells
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Spalding Academy
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Dave Wesely
Creighton Prep
Anglers use science data to locate trout at Lake McConaughy
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission biologists collect temperature and oxygen readings every two weeks at four stations on Lake McConaughy for a long term water quality study. The data map helps identify cold, oxygen rich water and thermoclines where rainbow trout and other species feed and seek refuge during summer, with west of Lakeview showing lower oxygen effects.
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Scottsbluff Police Shoot Suspect With Tire Iron Threat
Scottsbluff Police Chief James Eckert said officer Stan Locke shot Cosmo Alvarez Sr 62 after Alvarez advanced with a tire iron at a home during an early hours incident. Alvarez was wounded in the left leg and hospitalized in satisfactory condition. A warrant for assault with a tire iron was being sought.
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Limited Nebraska deer permits left for 1975 Upper Platte unit
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reports about 260 firearm deer permits remain for 1975. The permits are antlerless only and restricted to Banner County and parts of Morrill and Scotts Bluff counties south of Highway 26. All other units including Sand Hills are sold out. Residents pay 15 dollars and non residents 35 dollars.
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