June 2014 – Page 22 – North Platte Post Archive

Dissolution Places Nebraska Cemetery in Limbo

Posted on June 22, 2014

SHELTON, Neb. (AP) — The dissolution of Buffalo County’s townships has left a central Nebraska cemetery with an uncertain future.

The Shelton Cemetery was named after a Buffalo County town, but it’s located in Hall County.

The location hasn’t mattered because the Shelton Cemetery Association cared for the 12 ½-acre plot of land. But the Shelton Township is set to dissolve on Jan. 1, and when it does, so will a key funding source for the cemetery. Association members who care for the cemetery are now scrambling to find a solution.

The cemetery was founded in 1885, with a deed for 10 acres handwritten in calligraphy. It was expanded to its current size in 1959.

US Gas Prices Rise Slightly to $3.71 per Gallon

Posted on June 22, 2014

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — A survey says the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has risen by 2 cents over the last two weeks to $3.71.

Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that crude oil prices rose over jitters about Iraqi oil production as violence there grows.

Much of that increase hasn’t been passed on to consumers yet, and prices could increase over the coming weeks.

The survey taken Friday shows the average price for a gallon of midgrade gas was $3.90 and the average price for a gallon of premium was $4.05. Diesel averaged $3.95 a gallon.

Of cities surveyed in the continental U.S., Tucson, Arizona, had the lowest average price at $3.37 a gallon. Chicago had the highest average at $4.15 a gallon.

In Nebraska, the average price for a gallon of regular is $3.57.

Omaha Police Say Man Died from Gunshot Wound

Posted on June 22, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police are investigating a shooting in a north Omaha neighborhood that left one man dead.

Omaha police say 51-year-old Eugene Coleman Jr. was killed late Saturday.

Officers were called to a report of shots fired just before midnight. Coleman was taken by ambulance to Creighton University Medical Center, where he died.

Officers were canvassing the neighborhood looking for witnesses. Anyone with information was asked to call the Omaha Police Homicide unit at 402-444-5656.

College World Series Day 8 Recap

Posted on June 22, 2014

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyler Campbell’s bases-loaded infield single in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Vanderbilt a 4-3 win over Texas on Saturday night and sent the Commodores to the College World Series finals against Virginia.

Campbell was in his second game filling in for third baseman Xavier Turner, who was ruled ineligible Friday for a violation of NCAA rules. Campbell had only 21 at-bats this season when he stepped to the plate in the 10th. He sent a slow grounder toward shortstop C.J. Hinojosa, who charged the ball, but couldn’t get it to first in time to get Campbell.

Freshman Hayden Stone (3-0) struck out eight in 5 2-3 innings of relief of Carson Fulmer. Vanderbilt (49-20) gives the SEC a team in the CWS finals for the seventh straight year.

John Curtiss (2-3) took the loss for Texas (46-21).

Earlier in the day Robbie Coman’s two-run, bases-loaded single gave Virginia the lead, and Josh Sborz and two relievers limited Mississippi to six singles in a 4-1 victory Saturday that sent the Cavaliers to the College World Series finals.

Virginia (52-14), in the CWS for the third time, will go to the championship round looking for its first national championship in baseball. The Cavaliers will play Vanderbilt in the best-of-three finals, starting Monday night. Vanderbilt beat Texas 2-1 in 10 innings Saturday night.

The Rebels (48-21) lost to Virginia for a second time in the CWS, ending their first trip to Omaha since 1972.

Sborz (6-4) threw 12 pitches on Friday before a heavy thunderstorm forced suspension of the game in the second inning. He was on the mound when play resumed and worked through the fifth inning. Artie Lewicki took over to start the sixth, and closer Nick Howard worked the ninth for his 20th save.

Ramirez Helps Brewers to 9-4 Win over Rockies

Posted on June 22, 2014

DENVER (AP) — Aramis Ramirez had three hits, including a solo homer, and Wily Peralta won his fourth straight start as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the error-prone Colorado Rockies 9-4 on Saturday.

Carlos Gomez extended his hitting streak to 17 games to help the Brewers improve to 5-1 on their seven-game trip.

Peralta (8-5) went 7 2-3 solid innings and allowed four runs, three earned. He gave up a two-run single to Justin Morneau in the first and then shut down the league’s best offense until Corey Dickerson’s two-run homer in the sixth.

Christian Friedrich (0-1) lasted six innings and surrendered nine runs, four earned, in his season debut. He was betrayed by his defense as the Rockies committed a season-high four errors.

Friedrich is the 11th starting pitcher the Rockies have used this season.

Mariners Edge Royals 2-1 on Ninth Inning Run

Posted on June 22, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dustin Ackley drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out ninth inning single as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Saturday.

Ackley’s single to right on a 2-2 count scored Kyle Seager, who doubled with two outs to start the game-winning rally. Seager moved to third on Stefen Romero’s infield single before Ackley’s hit. Ackley is 5-for-10 off Jason Vargas (7-3), who took the loss.

Yoervis Medina (4-1) worked a flawless eighth, striking out two to pick up the victory. He has not allowed a run and only three hits in his past 10 outings, covering 10 1-3 innings. Fernando Rodney worked the ninth for his 20th save in 22 opportunities, getting Eric Hosmer to ground into a game ending double play.

Rockies Recall LHP Christian Friedrich

Posted on June 22, 2014

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies recalled Christian Friedrich from Triple-A Colorado Springs and the left-handed pitcher will make his season debut Saturday against Milwaukee.

The Rockies also selected the contract of reliever Wilton Lopez from the Sky Sox.

To make room for Friedrich and Lopez on the roster, the team optioned utility player Kyle Parker and reliever Chris Martin to Colorado Springs. The Rockies also transferred outfielder Michael Cuddyer to the 60-day disabled list. Cuddyer has been out since early June with a fractured left shoulder.

Friedrich missed most of last season with back inflammation.

The 26-year-old Friedrich was the 25th overall pick of the Rockies in 2008. He was 1-8 with a 7.89 ERA for the Sky Sox this season.

Royals Place Nori Aoki on 15-Day DL

Posted on June 22, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals put outfielder Nori Aoki on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a left groin strain.

Aoki, who grounded out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning Friday, is hitting .263 with 14 extra-base hits, in 68 games, while batting leadoff in 64 games.

The Royals purchased the contract of outfielder Justin Maxwell from Triple-A Omaha, where he was hitting .316 with five doubles, a triple, five home runs and 18 RBIs in 25 games.

Maxwell began the season with Kansas City, but was designated for assignment on May 15 with a .138 average. Maxwell started in right field Saturday against the Seattle Mariners.

The Royals transferred left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen, who went on the disabled list May 2 with a bulging disk, to the 60-day disabled list to make space for Maxwell on the 40-man roster.

What is a Slur? Redskins Case Forces Us to Decide

Posted on June 22, 2014

Something is happening just beneath the fight over the name of a certain Washington, D.C., pro football team: America is working through the process of determining what is — or is not — racially offensive.

What is a slur, and who gets to decide? How many people must be offended to tip the scales? Why should some be forced to sacrifice their traditions out of respect for others?

We are a long way from consensus on these questions, judging by the response to a federal ruling that the “Redskins” team name is disparaging and its trademarks should be canceled.

The team is appealing the decision, and even if it loses its trademark, it can still use the name. But this latest development highlights the limitations of how America wrestles with certain racial statements, and our struggle to balance free speech and social good.

Central Nebraska Lake to Reopen This Month

Posted on June 21, 2014

ANSELMO, Neb. (AP) — A grand reopening of Victoria Springs Lake will be held this month to celebrate the completion of an aquatic habitat project.

The event will be held Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Victoria Springs State Recreation Area east of Anselmo in central Nebraska. The public is welcome to take a tour of the lake and stay for hot dogs, beans, chips and soda.

The lake has undergone a number of improvements, including deepening, replacement of the outlet structure, bank stabilization, better shoreline fishing access and construction of a fishing pad.

The lake has also been stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.