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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1971

Page

5

Invitational set for Saturday Track and field meet at Columbus High

The Columbus High Class Invitational Track and Field meet features a heavy field with Benson and Norfolk as pre meet favorites. Ken Robert of Columbus and Tom Mahy of South seek records as prelims start at 10 a.m. at Awnee Park oval. finals after 1:30 p.m. with team standings, event trophies, and medals.

Columbus Awnee Park Dave McNair Onata Benson Westside South Woy ‘Town Norfolk Benson Ken Robert Jack Stubbs Stoger Styers Central Tom Millsap Grand Island Robert Ralston Allweather Tom Mahy Pat Dunlap Tom McCormack Mahr Vile Robert- Newman Souders Newman Cole Burke Zisla Cote Stavas Rodgers Cale Ziola Olsen Win Krebs Potter

Carr Rejects Early Pro Bids to Finish Notre Dame Education

Atlanta UPI report notes Austin Carr, a Notre Dame economics student, chose education over lucrative pro offers. He resisted merger pressure during his junior year, prioritizing graduation and long-term plans over immediate wealth. Carr expects 10 to 12 years in pro basketball before needing his education.

Atlanta UPI Austin Carr Notre Dame Carr Ture

Ohba retains his WBA championship in tight decision

Mayao Ohba, World Texing Association flyweight champion, outpointed Betulin Gonzalez in Venezuela on Thursday night to retain his title. Gonzalez, ranked second by the WBA, pressured with aggression but Ohba used reach and a sharp jab to force retreats late. Seven thousand fans booed the verdict.

Tokyo UPI Mayao Ohba Texing Association Betulin Gonzalez Venezuela Gonzalez WBA Ohba

Ziola captures dashes Platte finishes third at Thunderbird Relays

Concordia hosts Thunderbird Relays with Highland JC Hesston JC Fairbury JC and Platte College competing. Dave Ziola of Platte College wins two events the AQC and 20 yard dash while Ken Tuidson of Fairbury medaled in the triple and long jumps and CHEF Stoval of Fairbury set marks in shot put and disens.

Fairbury Cloud County Platte College Haskell Highland Hesston Concordi Kat Colle Thunderbird Concordia Kan Tunner Platte College of Colusbus Platte Dave Ziola Ken Tuidson Chef Stoval

Hoist the Flag Mounted After Grave Derby Injury Recovery

Hoist the Flag, a 3 year old colt, survived a 34 hour operation on his right hind leg and stood three hours later. Once a strong favorite for the Kentucky Derby, he suffered the injury in a Belmont Park workout and now faces an uncertain future though remains valuable for breeding.

New York Tloiet the Flag Oan Unist the Flag Belmont Park Aqueduct

St. Louis Cards reduce squad to 25 men

The St. Louis Cardinals trimmed to the 25 man roster. Pitcher Fred Norman and outfielders Jose Cruz were cut and Cecil Cooper was returned to the Boston Red Sox.

ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinals Fred Norman Jose Cruz Cecil Cooperer Boston Red Sox

Trevino gunning for first victory at Greensboro Open

Lee Trevino, aiming for his first win of the year, shares the lead at Greensboro Open after a four under par 66 round. Trevino, an outspoken Mexican American from El Paso, concentrates on shaking off a slow start as he tied with Bob Charles and Miller Barber, one stroke ahead of the field.

Greenshoro N.C. Uni Lee Trevino el Paso Bat Minters New Zealand Bob Charles Miller Barber

Executive returns to Cleveland Browns

Bob Brodhead resigned as treasurer with the Cleveland Browns to join the Houston Oilers as general manager earlier this month. He agreed Thursday to return to the Browns as treasurer, announced by owner Art Modell.

Cleveland UPI Bob Brodhead Cleveland Browns Houston Oilers Browns Art Modell

Padres Show New Spirit as Gomez Packs Spring Hope

Padres manager Preston Gomez spoke in Yuma about a revived team spirit and a broader competition for jobs. He targets a better than last year record, with Nate Colbert, Clarence, Ollie Brown and Clay Kirby leading a core while pitchers and outfield spots remain unsettled.

Atlanta Braves Gomez Nate Colbert Clarenceson Ollie Brown Clay Kirby Limprove Kirby Dave Roberts Danny Coombs al Santorini Tom Phoebus Bathmore Phoebus Orioles Gamex Hal A Will Potice Padres Dick Kelley Gamez Jerry Nyman Mike Corkins Gary Ross al Severinsen Dhzy

Marichal Stars in 6 Inning Stand as Giants Win

San Francisco Giants veteran Juan Marichal looked sharp over six innings, lifting the staff leader position with a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. In other spring action, Cubs beat Indians 6-0 behind Jim Colborn and teammates, while Royals toppled Cardinals 20-2. Pirates edged Reds 5-4 on Sauguillen’s two-run double, and Braves defeated Orioles 4-2 with Williams, Reed strong on the mound. Campy Campaneris sparked Oakland past San Diego 4-2 with a triple in the eighth.

Unind Press International Juan Marichal San Franisco Giants Marichal Sandy Kowfax Giants Milwaukee Brewers Billy Williams Cucags Cubs Cleveland Indians Jim Colborn Pil Regan Earl Stephenson Ron ‘Fompkins Bob Oliver Mike Hedland Jim York Kansas City Royals Stouts Cardinals Sauguillen Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Tony Derey Johnny Bens Luke Walker Nave Giusti

Husker Twin Bill at Houston Rainouts Lead to Rescheduled Games

Nebraskas baseball doubleheader at Houston was postponed Thursday due to rain. One game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Salvaday. the other game will not be played. The teams also planned another doubleheader today as Houston held a 3-1/4-1 advantage in the week.

Houston SPIA Univn of Nebraska Leven

Swimmers to Compete at Kearney AAU Meet

About 530 swimmers from 13 clubs in Nebraska and Colorado will race Saturday at 8 am in the Kearney Coliseum AAU sanctioned meet. Teams hail from Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha, Greeley, Loveland, and York.

Kmarney Nebraska Colorado Curing Coliseum Grane Islane Wenney Lisean Mu Colo Omaha Aisin York

Knicks reach conference finals with win over Hawks

The Knicks clinched a 4-1 series win over Atlanta to advance to the conference finals, with Reed Can Rest after suffering a severe deltoid bruise. Lew Houson led Atlanta, while DeBusschere and Maravich starred for relief, as New York rallied late to seal the victory. The Lakers and Warriors also won, affecting the broader playoff picture.

Doe Carnicelli New York Kicks Willseed Knicks Atlanta Hawks Snicks Philadelphia Baltimore Bullets Los Angeles Chicago San Francisco Milwaukee Bucks Reed New York Atlanta Dave DeBusschere Hawks Pete Maravich Guerin Maravich DeBusschere Avants Richie Guerin Lew Huson DeBusachere Archie Clark Wes Unseld Clark Billy Cunningham Farr Lakers Bulls

College basketball TV lineup and local sports scene notes

Saturday features a Tri post listed all star game from Dayton with players like Austin Carr and Dave Robisch. Lincoln area reports show strong interest in Nebraska football and basketball, with Huskers TV appearances, season ticket demand, and upcoming events at Schuyler and statewide venues.

Dayton Austin Carr Jim C. Daniels Clit Meely Dave Robish NBA Playolls

Few Husker grid tickets available

Lincoln UPI reports University of Nebraska Ticket Manager Kim Pittenger says only a few or no new season football tickets will be available. He received about 7,000 new requests and expects renewals to stay around 99 percent. Individual home games and road games at Missouri Kansas State and others are selling out, with some remaining for Oklahoma State on Oct 23 and the Oklahoma game at Norman.

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Olivares Defends World Bantamweight Title Tonight

At the Forum in Inglewood Ruben Olivares seeks to regain the world bantamweight crown from Chucho Castillo who took the title last fall. Olivares, favored at 108, carries one prior loss to Castillo from a October meeting, with some observers favoring Castillo again after a prior April decision.

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