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2008 Nebraska Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Players
Ray Novak, Omaha. Ray was a pitcher and first baseman at UNL who was active in the Nebraska Independent League.
Don Brown, Omaha. Don now lives at Lake In the Hills, Illinois and was an All American at UNL who hit for an average of .446 his senior year.
Dennis Beckmann, Bellevue. Dennis was an infielder at Garland and West Point who was a member of several State Championship teams.
Gary Neibauer, Scottsbulff. Gary had a Major League career with Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Managers
Bob Steinkamp, Beatrice. Bob is the long time successful leader of the Beatrice Bruins.
Bill Beebe, Stromsburg. Bill was a strong supporter of the Central Nebraska League and Manager at Stromsburg.
Umpire
Bill Kinnamon, Lincoln. Bill was a catcher for UNL who played with the Sandy's semi-pro team out of Lincoln but also worked many years as an American League Umpire and who was behind the plate when Roger Maris hit home run #61.
Medal of Honor
Bernard Becker family, St. Helena. Bernard and his 6 sons all played for the St. Helena Saints at the turn of the 20th century. The reputations of brothers Marcus (Mike), Rudolph (Puddy), and Bruno (Chalk) in the Cedar County League are still acknowledged today in northeast Nebraska.
Oldtimers
Howard Waltman, Crete. Howard was active in the organization and work for 20 years with Crete youth baseball programs.
Available to order: NBA t-shirts (black), sizes L,XL,2XL; Class B State Tournament t-shirts (white), sizes M,L,XL,2XL. Call 402-560-5709 to order. $11 per shirt or 2 for $20. Expect a 1-week delivery time. There is a limited supply remaining.
2008 State Champions
CLASS A - LINCOLN DIRTBAGS
CLASS B - WAKEFIELD
CLASS A MVP - Jeremy Fries, Lincoln Dirtbags
CLASS B MVP - Max Greve, Wakefield
CLASS B
State Champions
Wakefield
Runner-up
Yutan
3rd
Hartington-Fordyce
4th
Chadron
CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: YUTAN VS. WAKEFIELD
Class B State Championships, Wakefield, Ne. Aug. 15-17
Pool A
Cairo
Chadron
Wakefield
Pool B
Hartington-Fordyce
Haxtun, Col.
Yutan
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Schedule:
(Game 1) Fri Aug. 15, 8pm
Wakefield 4
Chadron 3
(Game 2) Sat. Aug. 16, 10am
Hartington 11
Haxtun 3
(Game 3) Sat. Aug. 16, 1230pm
Chadron 8
Cairo 7
(8 innings)
(Game 4) Sat. Aug. 16, 3pm
Yutan 8
Haxtun 6
(9 innings)
(Game 5) Sat. Aug. 16, 530pm
Wakefield 5
Cairo 3
(Game 6) Sat. Aug. 16, 8pm
Yutan 4
Hartington 0
Consolation
(Game 7) Sun. Aug. 17, 11am
Hartington 10
Chadron 7
State Championship
(Game 8) Sun. Aug. 17, 2pm
Wakefield 6
Yutan 4
Class A State Championships-Kearney, Ne. Aug. 16-17
Schedule:
Quarterfinals
(Game 1) Sat. Aug. 16, 9am
Kearney Kernels 3
Lin. Giants 1
(Game 2) Sat. Aug. 16, 1115am
Lin. Reds 10
Lin. Cardinals 0
(Game 3) Sat. Aug. 16, 130pm
Lin. Dirtbags 7
Hastings Tigers 0
(Game 4) Sat. Aug. 16, 345pm
Lin. Diablos 3
Council Bluffs Bluejays 0
Semifinals
(Game 5) Sat. Aug. 16, 6pm
Kearney 4
Lin. Reds 3
(8 innings)
(Game 6) Sat. Aug. 16, 815pm
Lin. Dirtbags 4
Lin. Diablos 2
State Championship
(Game 7) Sun. Aug. 17, 2pm
Lin. Dirtbags 7
Kearney 4
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First Round Results
Sat. Aug. 9
Lincoln Giants 16
Crete Diamond cats 6
Lincoln Reds 7
Lexington 0
(Reds-Xavier Waller, no hitter, 20 K's)
Lincoln Cardinals 12
Grand Island Mineros 2
Kearney Kernels 17
Lincoln Blue Jays 0
Sun. Aug. 10
Council Bluffs Blue Jays 12
Lincoln Dodgers 2
Hastings Tigers 3
Lincoln Mets 1
Lincoln Diablos 10
Grand Island Outlaws 0
CLASS B STATE REGIONAL RESULTS
O'Neill Regional
Thursday
O'Neill 12
Tilden 2
Sunday
Championship
Hartington 9
O'Neill 5
(10 innings)
(more scores to be posted)
Tekamah Regional
Friday
Tekamah-Oakland Renegades 12
Neb. Rangers 1
Saturday
Wakefield
Bye
Yutan Pilots 2
Pleasant Dale 0
Lin. Bombers 6
Newcastle A's 3
Semifinals
Wakefield 6
Tekemah-Oakland 4
Yutan Pilots 3
Lin. Bombers 1
Sunday
Championship
Yutan Pilots 4
Wakefield 0
Cairo Regional
Friday
Cairo 14
Cozad 1
Saturday
Gibbon 6
Nebraska City 4
Hickman 12
Cozad 4
Syracuse 9
Nebraska City 4
Cairo 9
Hickman 2
Syracuse 2
Gibbon 1
Sunday
Championship
Cairo 3
Syracuse 2
(10 innings)
Sidney Regional
Friday
Sidney 16
Kimball 2
Saturday
Ogallala 2
Imperial 1
(10 innings)
Haxtun 14
Kimball 4
Haxtun 6
Sidney 2
Sunday
Championship
Haxtun 4
Ogallala 3
Chadron Regional
Saturday
Chadron 9
Newcastle WY 0
Custer SD 5
Rushville 3
Sunday
Championship
Chadron 6
Rushville 0
(final-rained out in 7th)
Tournaments showcase resurgent 'hardball'
Omaha World Herald-August 5, 2008
2008 State Tournament Rules
Class A Kearney State Tournament, Aug 9-17
If prompted, choose "read only".
Memorial Stadium, Kearney
See more pictures of Kearney's Memorial Stadium
Class B Cairo State Regional, Aug. 8-10
Class B Chadron State Regional, Aug 9-10
Class B O'Neill State Regional, Aug 7-10
Class B Sidney State Regional, Aug 8-10
Class B Tekamah State Regional, Aug 8-10
Wakefield
Home of the 2008 Class B State Championships Aug 15-17. Teams TBD.
Class A State Tournament Aug. 9-10, Aug. 16-17
Memorial Stadium, Kearney
See more pictures of Kearney's Memorial Stadium
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CHADRON TITANS SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN
Remember these names:TACO JOHNS OF CHADRON, DONALD'S HOT STUFF PIZZA, AND NEBRASKALAND TIRE CO.If it weren't for these businesses, the Titans would not be allowed to play any of their "three" scheduled home games in Chadron. Without going into detail, the Titans were issued a "Friday closing time" deadline to come up with insurance coverage. The insurance company (name withheld), sensing desparation, gave a quote that exceeded $500. In short, thank you Taco Johns of Chadron, Donald's Hot Stuff Pizza, and Nebraskaland Tire Co. for backing this fine team, enabling the Titans to play their three games on their home field, in front of their home crowd.
The Chadron junior, senior, future Legion players, parents, and fans should keep this all in mind. This year's Titans have paved the way for teams in the future once Legion careers come to an end. They have bridged the gap for ball players to continue well beyond high school. For some reason, the Titans are not welcome to play in Chadron. This is something you'll have to get used to when you're done playing Legion in Chadron. You have no value compared to Legion. The years you've put in, sacraficing for your coach and team will come to an abrupt end once you graduate. Take a minute to think about the four short years you play Legion compared to the thirty-plus years you will have to continue playing town team ball. It's time that the community leaders recognize these opportunities and encourage them instead of discouraging them. To the parents of Legion players: baseball doesn't have to end at Legion or even college. A big thanks goes out to Ty, Charlie, and Jessica for their diligence and vision.
NBA Class A rankings
1. Lincoln Dirtbags (LABL)
2. Lincoln Reds (LABL)
3. Kearney Kernels (CNL)
4. Council Bluffs (IA) Bluejays (NABL)
5. Lincoln Diablos (LABL)
6. Crete Diamond-Cats (SNL)
7. Lincoln Cardinals (LABL)
8. Gretna Brewers (NABL)
9. Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers (CNL)
10.Grand Island Mineros (CNL)
Unbeaten in Class A
Council Bluffs (Ia) Bluejays, NABL (6-0)
Lincoln Dirtbags, LABL (10-0)
NBA top batting average Class A (min. 20 AB's)
1. Luke Weedin, Lincoln Mets, LABL .609
2. Juan Ramirez, Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers, CNL .538
3. Marc Brown, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL .520
4. Jeremy Cox, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL .500
4. Chase Osborn, Lincoln Reds, LABL .500
5. Kyle Kamler, Lincoln Mets, LABL .476
6. Nate Bruner, Kearney Kernels, CNL .458
7. Brad Palu, Kearney Kernels, CNL .435
8. Brett Curran, Lincoln Mets, LABL .429
9. Chad Grossnicklaus, Lincoln Reds, LABL .417
9. Michael Uhland, Lincoln Giants, LABL .417
10.Tyler Gossart, Lincoln Reds, LABL .400
10.Greg Richey, Kearney Kernels, CNL .400
NBA top 10 ERA Class A (min. 15 IP)
1. Marc Brown, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL 0.56
2. Jeremy Fries, Lincoln Dirtbags, LABL 1.00
3. Nick Abegglen, Kearney Kernels, CNL 1.06
4. Mike Randoni, Hastings A-1 Fiberglass Tigers, CNL 1.20
5. Kevin Hanley, Lincoln Diablos, LABL 1.44
6. Xavier Waller, Lincoln Reds, LABL 2.35
7. Dave Gillan, Lincoln Mets, LABL 2.74
8. Bryan Salonis, Gretna Brewers, NABL 2.84
9. Brandon Hesser, Lincoln Cardinals, LABL 2.86
10.Adam Williamson, Lincoln Mets, LABL 3.43
NBA Class B rankings
1. Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624 (PVL)
2. Wakefield (CCL)
3. Haxtun (CO) Bombers (HPL)
4. Chadron Titans (GHPL)
5. Yutan Pilots (DCBL)
6. Cairo Camels (CNL)
7. Nebraska Yankees (28+) (LSBL)
8. Sidney Clausen Bros. 'Headin Home' (HPL)
9. Lincoln (28+) Bombers (LSBL)
10.Nebraska City Riverhawks (SNL)
Unbeaten in Class B
Chadron Titans, GSHL (10-0)
Haxtun (CO) Bombers, HPL (5-0)
Nebraska (Lincoln) Yankees 28+, LSBL (8-0)
Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624, PVL (11-0)
Wakefield, CCL (15-0)
NBA top 10 batting average Class B (min. 20 AB's)
1. Eric Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL .722
2. Adam Carlson, O'Neill, CCL .625
3. Ty Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL .605
4. Tanner Soderberg, Wakefield, CCL .600
5. Adam Walkenhorst, Wakefield, CCL .583
6. Colter Clarke, Wakefield, CCL .581
7. Darrin Schultz, Imperial Crush, HPL .577
8. Matt Brodrick, Chadron Titans, GSHL .560
9. Luke Henderson, Wakefield, CCL ..556
10.Brandon Wiebelhaus, Wakefield, CCL .553
NBA top 10 ERA Class B (min. 15 IP)
1. Ty Bissonette, Chadron Titans, GSHL 0.00
1. Peyton Lewis, Yutan Pilots, DCBL 0.00
1. Frank Stidd, Nebraska City Riverhawks, SNL 0.00
2. Colter Clarke, Wakefield, CCL 1.08
3. Paul Anderson, Chadron Titans, GSHL 1.12
3. Riley Chandler, Ogallala Moose Lodge #1624, PVL 1.12
4. Zach Weiss, Newcastle A's, CCL 1.62
5. Tyler Gorecki, Cairo Camels, CNL 2.28
6. Robbie Mcewen, Pleasant Dale White Sox, LABL 2.61
7. Seth Grant, Chadron Titans, GSHL 2.81
8. Sean Curtis, Tekamah-Oakland, DCBL 3.10
9. Codey Ertz, O'neill, CCL 3.12
10.Luke Woster, Yutan Pilots, CCL 3.18
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