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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1971

Page

5

Knicks and Bullets duel for final spot vs Bucks

New York hosts Baltimore in a decisive seventh game after a 3-3 series tied at three wins each. Knicks seek return to NBA finals against Milwaukee, who beat the Lakers in the Western Division final. Baltimore led early in Baltimore before the Knicks rallied, with Gus Gilson returning for the Bullets and Earl Monroe pacing the visitors.

Ey Martin Cave UPI Dau New York Knicks Baltimore Milwaukee Bucks Knicks Hame Court New York Bullets Milwaukee Aml Bucks Los Angeles Lakers Tirsty Stringers Joly ‘Iresvaal Gus Dolinson Jefe Kwicks Willig Reed Hele Ponte Earl Monroe Dave DeBussehere Frazier Milwaukee Lakers Greg Sith Law Alcindor Doh Dandridge Happy Tairston Wilt Chamberlain Jen West Elgin Baylor Keith Wricksor Chamberlain

Expos surge to first as doubleheader sweep shocks NL

Montreal Expos leap to first in the National League East after sweeping a doubleheader from the defending champion Cincinnati Reds. Staub and Wine star for Montreal with strong run support, while manager Gene Mauch praises the team as early-season success defies expectations. Meanwhile other NL and AL results shift standings across leagues.

UPI Montreal Hock Montreal Xpos Canadiens Bridns Cincinnati Reds Expos St. Louis Pittsburgh Expo Mauch Gene Mauelt Histy Staub

Scotus trackmen to York Invitational this week

Scotus trackmen under Coach Jim Puetz head to the York Invitational on Tuesday with a tough field expected at Pawnee Park Friday. Lincoln Pius X visits for a 24 clock dual meet, a rubber match after Pius beat Shamrocks earlier and Sevius beat the thunderbolts in KC meet.

Central Catholic Bracksters Knights of Columbus Jim Puetz York Stotus Lincoln Pius X Pawnee Park Pius Shamrocks Lincoln Sevius Thunderbolts K.C Fieamet Keith Edison Scolus Columbus Igh Fiks Country Club

Record purse boosts at Ak-Sar-Ben track meet

Omaha motion reports a record purse pool exceeding 82.1 million for the Ak-Sar-Ben 48a meeting, running from April 20 to July 3. The venue announces an entry day next Sunday with grounds open from dawn to 4 pm for horsemen and fans.

Omaha UPI Ak-Sar-Ben Poan

Upsets Stir Playoff Fever Across Hockey And Basketball

Sport Shorts notes one upset as Montreal beat Boston 4-2 in a Stanley Cup clash. The Bullets Kyiv Knicks series heads to a deciding game at the Garden with Milwaukee awaiting the winner. Baseball notes highlight Orioles six wins in ten, Angels on seven straight, Astros viewed as contenders amid a 150-game season ahead.

Jim Montreal Boston Bruins Bruins Boston Bullets Koicks Garden Milwaukee Bucks Knicks Bucks Milwaukee Lakers Lew Sleinder Orioles Otter Birds Angels Uxpos Reds Alond Pirates Houston Astros

Choosing the Right Golf Ball Compression for Your Game

The article discusses how golfers should test low medium and high compression balls to match weather and shot feel. It notes pros like Lee Trevino use different balls in cold weather and advises on personal trial to find the best fit for distance control and consistency. It warns higher compression can cut if mishit and may suit hotter days.

Lee Trevino Wonden Pkayer

Five Class A schools vie in Norfolk High Invitational

Five Class A teams Fremont Columbus Millard South Sioux City and Norfolk compete Tuesday at the Norfolk High Invitational Track and Field at the Penthey oval. Field events begin early with finals at 2 pm and running events starting at noon. Standouts include Columbus Steve Eymann and juniors Jon Cols Tom Folsom and Mike Miller, plus relay crews from several schools chasing invitational records across sprints jumps and distance events.

Norfolk High Penthey Oval Fremont Columbus Millard South Sioux City Norfolk Tiger SB. Prelnavar Steve Eymangy Sal Hen Callan Tom Folsom Mike Miller Falsom Miller

Littler Wins Monsanto Open In Pennsacola Drama

Gene Littler, 40, of Delta California, captures the Monsanto Open with a final 277, earning $30,000 and a berth in the Tournament of Champions at Rancho La Costa. Arch ers slips to second after late bogeys as Ralph Johnson soars with a hole–in–one and 69.

Pensacola UPI Gene Li Gither Ina Delta Calif Uial Rancho la Costa Littler Ile Yetryon The Yee & the Pra Miter Anis Monsanto George Archer Pele Brown Archer WKAIS Brown Yeho Stiller Noah Ralph Johnson Jackson Heighly

Pawnee Bowmen Host Invitational Archery Tourney

Archers from Fremont Norfolk York Columbus joined Pawnee Bowmen in an invitational event. Joan Strimple of Fremont led Glass A, Jim Schwieger Norfolk won Class C, with Tob Christensen Fremont second. Gary Seeger Columbus first in Class C flight one, Deanelle Kinzer Columbus second. flight two saw Prelyn Callingham York first and Joe Mundy Fremont second. Youth Allen Callingham York first, Dave Young Columbus second. Cadet Kathy Loeffler Columbus first, Joe Loeffler Columbus second. Others include cc Bowen league overviews, Hits & Misses 4 0, Flying Feathers over Tejevts, high series by Bunk Kinzor 203 with a 300 possible, Gilber Toy totals, Karen Saunders 276, Jeanette Kinser 28, StilL 257, juniors Bob Lary Wall Kraycki 271, Randy Mediager 258, Gre Schaefer 263, Mike Loeffler 20. Most improved Kle Loeffler and Randy Mexdlinger. Standings: Feathers 70, Forerunners 08, Rejects 40, Hits & Misses 3.

Fremont Norfolk York Aml Columbus Joan Strimple Glass A Jim Schwieger Tob Christensen T O Withwers Gary Seeger Deanelle Kinzer Prelyn Callingham Joe Mundy Allen Callingham Dave Young Kathy Loeffler Joe Loeffler Cc Bowen Flying Feathers Bunk Kinzor Karen Saunders Jeanette Kinser der ‘Still Bob Lary Wall Kraycki Randy Mediager Gre Schaefer Mike Loeffler Kle Loeffler Randy Mexdlinger

Disqualification alters triangular meet results at Ising City

In a Friday triangular meet at Ising City Rising City and Monroe were edged by a disqualification in the babyard relay. Monroe won several events led by Bisch and high jump star Christian while Rising City claimed titles in long and triple jumps and struching events. The seventh and eighth grade contest ended Monroe 80 Rising City 38.

Dow McCool Junction Monroe McCoul Bisch Yiners Tile Insoy Bahr Struching Rising City

Fonner Park wagering totals report and payout

Island trainer Mr Nordlaing paid out 6440 in the daily double at Fonner Park last night with Freedom Leave producing an Exacta of 400.40 as a result

Nordlaing Wa Foner Park

Major League Leaders In Home Runs And RBIs

United Press International tallies NL leaders with Sturgell Aaron Colbert Cepeda Bench Bonds and Mays among top homer hitters. AL leaders feature Powell Ball Alou Jackson Northrup Johnson Yastrzemski Rudi and Sale in runs batted in and home runs.

Sturgell Ite Aaron Atl Colbert Mays ST A Cepeda Bench Cludud Bonds Powell Ball Alou Jackson Oak Yes Stargell Pitt Atlaf Morgan Hou American Vicague Powell Balt Aparicio Bos Northrup Det Johson Yastrzemski Horton Monday Rudi Sale

Rookie goalie stars as Montreal shocks Boston Bruins

Montreal rookie Ken Dryden stopped 46 shots as the Canadiens defeated the Bruins 4-2 in game seven to win the Stanley Cup quarter final. Montreal advances to face Minnesota in the semi finals. New York Rangers toppled Chicago 2-1 in overtime to reach the semis.

Martin Lader UPI Boston Bruin Ken Dryden Montreal Boston Canadiens Bruins Minnesota North Stars Anderway Chicago New York Trangers Black Hawks Pete Stemkowski Rangers Bob Nevin Toronto Baple Leafs Thurdday Dryden Cornell University Cenadine Naliona McGill University Adit Ken Hodge Frank Makovlich Tater Rejean Houle J.C. Tremblay Makovlich

Northern pike eggs destroyed at Pawnee Lake

The State Game Commission says about 90 percent of the Northern Pike eggs at Pawnee Lake were destroyed when the Army Corps of Engineers lowered the water level to counter erosion at Emerald. The 12 inch drop left shallows exposed and the eggs high and dry. The commissioner blamed timing but supported the drawdown as necessary to protect the plant from damage.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Pawnee Lake Army Corps of Engineers Corps Emerald Commission Willard Barbee Corps of Engineer

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