Husker News: Baseball Season Ends in Stillwater

I found a couple of interesting articles that have Nebraska ties this week. World War II stories for long focused on the big events; significant battles, generals, and the world leaders on the big stage.

For the past few years, we have gotten a much different kind of WWII story; the heroism of individuals and the smaller stories that helped turn the tide of the war. The one below is one of those stories.

Bellevue woman’s unspoken heroism during World War II may soon become a full-length film • Nebraska Examiner
For years, Jean Watters, a British-born Bellevue resident, kept secret her critical role in helping defeat Hitler in World War II.

I had no idea that Omaha won a national title in softball. This was a fun story to read.

Before Oklahoma ruled the WCWS, Omaha wore softball’s crown – ESPN
A tornado left bleachers in the trees, but Connie Claussen led the Maverettes to the championship in 1975, the year Oklahoma softball was born.

Corn Flakes

Nebraska Baseball Lives On with 7-5 Win Over Niagara – Corn Nation
The Huskers win their 6th straight elimination game of the postseason, and reach the magical 40 win total.

Late Florida Power Surge Ends Nebraska’s Baseball Season – Corn Nation
An offensive onslaught after a lengthy rain delay doomed the Huskers.

It looked like the Huskers were ready to work some late game magic when they closed within one run…but it was not meant to be.

What to get hall of fame volleyball coach who has national titles? A horse
John Cook’s contract negotiations included an unusual request…

Iowa, Nebraska Could See Northern Lights Again by Tuesday | WOC 1420
The best chance for northern lights to be visible again is this week, Tuesday through Thursday, June 4th through the 6th.

Sports!

Mavs and Stars chase a Dallas double with their deepest playoff run together – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and NHL’s Dallas Stars are deeper in the playoffs together than they’ve ever been.

Michael Jordan Logoman card fetches $2.928 million at auction – ESPN
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection autographed Michael Jordan Logoman was auctioned off for $2.928 million — the most ever paid for a Jordan card.

C.T. Pan goes through 3 caddies, including a random fan, after Mike ‘Fluff’ Cowan slips at RBC Canadian Open – Yahoo Sports
Mike Cowan, who worked with Jim Furyk for 25 years, slipped in the third fairway on Sunday during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open.

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid: French forward to be announced this week and receive £85m bonus after leaving PSG | Football News | Sky Sports
Kylian Mbappe left Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season; the 25-year-old cost the French club £166m in 2018 but has left on a free transfer; Real Madrid, who secured a 15th Champions League title on Saturday, have been long-term admirers of Mbappe

Tommy Pham fight comments: White Sox OF ‘prepared to f— somebody up’ after home plate collision vs. Brewers | Sporting News
Tommy Pham was again using fighting words after an incident on the diamond.

Oh, Poop

‘Curiosity’ fuels world’s most prolific fossilized poop collector | Guinness World Records | The Guardian
George Frandsen’s Poozeum in Arizona features nearly 10,000 coprolites – fossilized feces originating in Earth’s distant past

Then There’s This

Beloved surfboard-stealing otter seen in California after disappearing for months | California | The Guardian
Photos of otter 841, who gave birth to a pup last year, show her floating over holiday weekend in popular Santa Cruz surfing spot