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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1975

Page

7

Whalers Beat Roadrunners For First Win Of Season

United Press International reports the New England Whalers earned their first victory of the season by defeating the Phoenix Roadrunners. General Manager Jack Kelley, the Whalers’ coach, led the team to the win on Tuesday night.

United Press International New England Whalers Phoenix Roadrunners Jack Kelley Whalers WILA Ron Ryan Ryan Toronto International Kelley New England Phoenix Mike Byers Byers Fred O'Donnell Minnesota Vancouver Chicago Cleveland Toronto Indianpolis Quebec Edmonton Baltimore San Diego Dave Bluel Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons New York Larry Costello

Fonner Park Race Results and Early NHL Playoff Context

Fonner Park in Grand Island Neb reports race results across multiple races with winners, exacta payouts, and mutuel handle figures. The article also covers Chicago Whalers hockey notes, a Toronto International Airport incident, and Cubs first baseman Andy Thornton injury news from Tucson exhibition play.

Grand Island Neb UPI Fonner Park Mount Air Gebo Lady Heiress Barn Bullah Mr. Sun Rise Exacta Broad Dolly Nellie Little Master Capitol Gal Wally Charlie Mr. Trio Jay Scottsdale, Ariz Andy Thornton Chicago Cubs Thornton Tom Buskey Tucson K-rays Uhrea

Brandt and Muth pace Columbus Bowl league scoring burst

Brandt rolled 245 and Muth totaled 622 including 266 and 208 as Men s Classic League action at Columbus Bowl surged. Ed Kloke added 615 with 224, Marty Munson 214, and Equitable Savings and Loan claimed top team honors with 1 011 game and 2 823 total.

Chris. Brandt Gary Muth Columbus Bowl Ed Kloke Marty Munson Equitable Savings and Loan Joe Fischer Harry Carlson Dave Henke George Eng Adeline Kmoch Monroe Construction Company Debbie van Ackeran Allspice Carol DeBower Ithinestowns Sapphires

Jeff Morris Paces CHS in Southeast Invitational

Lincoln East edged Lincoln Southeast by one stroke 320 to 421 to win the Southeast Invitational in the capital city. Columbus High totaled 362 for 12th among 13 teams as Jeff Morris tied for fifth with 79 and other CHS scorers included Ferguson 92 Jones 95 Hall 96 Fraser 97, while East, Grand Island, and Southeast athletes led the medals list. Columbus heads to the Ralston Invitational at Miracle Hills Friday with uncertain status.

Lincoln East Lincoln Southeast Columbus High Bart Bartholomew Jeff Morris CHL Scott Ferguson Mike Jones Kurt Hall Columbus Jeff Fraser Mike Hughett East Steve Gohde Dave Donachie Grand Island Harvey Lockwood Westside Morris Jerry Ficke Southeast Steve Staton Knox

Salavarria Beats Hanagata In Controversial Flyweight Bout

In Toyama Japan 6000 fans protested a split 11 round decision favoring Erbito Salavarria of the Philippines over Susumu Hanagata of Japan. Referee Bert Minn scored 71-68 for Salavarria with Manila judge Jimenez. Hanagata led on the ring with a left hand and aggression.

Toyama Japan UPS Erbito Salavarria Philippines Susumu Hanagata Herbert Minn Honolulu Salavarria Minn Filippino Enrique Jimenez Manila Sal

Bucks and Pistons eye crucial playoff clash

Milwaukee seeks three straight wins to stay alive, while Detroit must fail twice as Chicago visits Milwaukee in a pivotal April 1975 NBA race. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 27 for the Bucks in a 98-91 win over Detroit, with Lansier 19 for the Pistons.

Pistons Ray Scott Bucks Chicago George Thompson Detroit Milwaukee Mickey Davis Mickey Costello Tike Davis Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bob Lanier John Mengelt Buffalo Houston Atlanta New York Philadelphia Washington New Orleans Portland Los Angeles

Ali Norton bout seen in early stages this year

SAN DIEGO UPI heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton, who twice opposed in 1973, is likely this year according to Norton’s co manager Bob Biron. Biron expects a June bout and notes no announcement until after that fight. Norton, underdog, defeated Ali by split decision in 1973.

San Diego UPI Muhammad Ali Ken Norton Ali Norton Bob Biron Biron

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