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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1970

Page

5

Knicks Reach NBA Finals After Dominant Win Over Bucks

New York crushed Milwaukee 192 to 96 to win the Eastern Division and advance to the NBA championship against the Lakers. Willis Reed led with 32 points, Dick Barnett added 27, while Lew Alcindor fought tough but hit only six of 47 field goals in the first half as the Bucks were overwhelmed.

NEW York UPI Shane New York Knicks Lew Alcindor Milwaukee Bucks New York Milwaukee National Basketball Association Knicks Big Lew Bucks Milwaukee Muel Los Angeles Bat Seond Seay Bhick Willis Heed NBA Heed Dick Burnett Alcindor Larry Costello Costello

Grand Island race entries and fields

Horse racing entries list for Grand Island meets detailing purse levels and participating horses, with numerous horses under each race heading and several entries shown as eligible. The document enumerates the seventh to ninth races with associated horses, connections, and prize money, indicating extensive fields and conditioning notes.

Wesleyan Concordia game postponed to Thursday

Lincoln UPI report: a basketball game between Concordia Teachers College of Seward and Nebraska Wesleyan, originally set for Monday, is postponed to 3 30 p m Thu. Wesleyan will play a double header at RTA h with Dans College at 6 p m Wed.

Lincoln UPI Concordia Teachers College of Seward Nebraska Wesleyan Wesleyan Rtah Dans College

Fred Speck Doubles Tournament crowns Fremont on top

Fremont teams led by Dana Freeman and Joan Clements win the Fred Speck Doubles Tournament at Columbus Bowl with a 1 678 total, Freeman posting the top women series and Clements adding a 787. Runners up were Dodie McDonald and Sheila Stone of Columbus at 1 610, with other Columbus and nearby teams placing in the finals.

Dana Freeman Joan Clements Fremont Fred Speck Columbus Bowl Freeman Clements Dodie McDonald Sheila Stone Columbus Dodie Sheila Carol Becher Barb Badie Pat Meyer Elaine Abraham Schuyler Janice Olvettee Kathy Coppes Burwell Homer Farley Dock Karmenter Stromsburg Randy Krumland Lincoln Harry Starzee Tlrlsted Scott Nelson Harold Force Gene Phillips Bill Fospichal David City Irwin Wennekamp Colmbus Hall of Fone

Huskers Need Better Backups Says Devaney

Lincoln Nebraska Coach Bob Devaney says the backup units need improvement after last Saturdays scrimmage. He praised two units for moving the ball at times but said the rest showed little to smile about. The Huskers will skip Wednesday contact work and scrimmage again Saturday with possible makeup practice days to follow.

Lincoln UPI Bob Devaney Husker Huskers

Grand Island Class 1 shoot highlights Elk’s deep score trophy

In Grand Island, Llnyd Bartholomew of Columbus posted a high overall score to win a large trophy at the Class 1 shoot Sunday. Loule Deadeye and others contributed to a spirited event, with runners returning home Wednesday. The report also notes Lincoln ward Rasch’s basketball news and Kentucky Derby prospects including Silent Screen and Personality. Also covered is a New York bill to regulate off track betting heading to Gov Rockefeller.

Paul Ernst Deadeye Loule Llnyd Bartholomew of Columbus Grand Island Silent Screen George Lawis Sonks New York State Rockefeller William Aly 1 Ray Jk Suas Desig

Bergman may return for another CU semester

Omaha UPI reports Creighton University forward Joe Bergman may play one more semester for the Bluejays as NCAA rules allow. Bergman, a starter with 10.4 points per game, would extend undergraduate studies after transferring from Iowa. The Clinton Iowa native was slated to graduate this June and previously drafted by Kentucky in the ABA and San Francisco in the NBA draft.

Omaha Joe Bergman Creighton University Bluejays Rafdie Sutton NCAA Gergman Serson University of Iowa Clinton Iowa Bergman Kentucky Colonels American Basketball Association San Francisco Warriors

Yankees win big as 12 hits topple Senators 11-2

The Yankees, led by a three-run homer from rookie Munson and a 12-hit attack, rout the Washington Senators 11-2. Stan Bahnsen struck out 10 over seven innings for his first victory. In other AL games California edged Milwaukee in 10 innings, Kansas City beat Oakland, and Baltimore downed Boston in a rain-shortened six.

Yankees Ralph Houk Washington Senators Kon Woods Tml Munson Danny Calor Stan Bahnsen Cater George Brunet California Milwaukee Kansas City Oakland Baltimore Boston Roger Repez Angels Brewers Alex Johnson Billy Cowan Aurelio Rodriguez Repez Johnson Paul Doyle Lew Krausse Danny Walton Ed Kirkpatrick Royals Dave Duncan Kirkpatrick Diego Segui Antostis Otis Duncan Bob Oliver Dick Greene Boog Powell Orioles Sox Powell Ray Culp Jim Palmer

Grand Island Race Day Results and Payouts

Grand Island Monday race results show multiple races with winning payouts and place prices. Notable finishes include Brandy Oats 65.40 in the first race, Komurka's Kiss 13.60 in the second, and a dead heat for Feature Miss and Billy Bound in the fourth. Attendance reported at 4,003.

Grand Island Brandy Oats Royal Lancer Blue Mood Komurka's Kiss Meansville Five Darla Nay Daily Panhandle Miss Torenia Jill's Sugar Pelon Cabin Abbey Feature Miss Billy Bound Vidda Larry's Redbird Royal Rule Rushing Roman Sam ‘the Bear Prince Ken County Fleet Ten Tithe Man Annie’s Pride Broad Miss Mendy Lady Ray Straw Sev Cincinnati Kid Paul's Bay Perfecta

Chiefs Vikings set opening game of season 1970 schedule

New York AUPL report outlines Pete Rozelle plan for an integrated 1970 NFL schedule featuring 182 games across 25 teams. Chiefs open against Vikings, Jets visit Giants, and Monday night games include Jets Browns and Chiefs Colts, with new divisions and TV revenue driving matchups.

New York Pete Rozelle Rozelle Jim Kéasil Mark Duncan Kansas’ City’ Chiefs Minnesota Vikings Chiefs Blannet Minnesota New York Jets Giants Kensil Duncan Cowboys Oilers Pringe Jets Browns

Carol Mann Leads LPGA Money Winners List

Carol Mann remains atop the LPGA money-winners ranking after finishing third at the Raleigh Invitational. Sandra Haynie, recovering from knee surgery, won the Raleigh event and earned $2,475 to move into second. The top 10 includes names such as Monti, Haynie, Smith, Whitworth, Palmer, Blalock, Hawes, Ferraris, and Gordon with various earnings and tourney victories.

Cincinnati UPI Carral Mann Sandra Haynie Miss Haynie Raleigh Carol Monti Sandra’ Haynie Marilynn Smith Kathy Whitworth Do Aun’ Prenties Sandra Palmer Jane Blalock Betsy Hawls Jan Ferraris Clifford Ann Gordon

Bruins Hawks battle in second game tonight

Boston Bruins coach Harry Sinden eyed a quick rebound after a 6-2 upset of the Chicago Black Hawks in the opener of the Eastern Division finals. The Bruins seek a 2-0 lead tonight before traveling to Boston for games three and four, while the Blues-Penguins series resumes in St. Louis with St. Louis leading 1-0.

Bruins-Hawks United Press International Boston Bruins Harry Sinden Sinden Bruins Chicago Black- Hawks Boslan Chicago St. Louis Blues Tsburgh Pennins Boston Pittsburgh

Vikings vie in Missouri Valley Relays in Iowa

Lakeview high track team competed at Missouri Valley Red Relays in Missouri Valley Iowa. The Vikings finished 11th in Class B. The mile relay set a school record by Roger Kapeles Dennis Osten Gary Mueller and Ted Schmidt. Other points by Dave Sliva Osten Schmidt noted in sprints and jumps.

Lakeview Missouri Treynor Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Millard Jerome Bruckner Vikings Scotus Somether Kearney

Bednarik Last NFL Player To Play Both Ways

Chuck Bednarik, hall of famer for the Eagles, was the last NFL player to play both ways. He starred as an offensive center and a middle lineman during his 1949 62 career, embodying the era of two way football.

Hardy Soul Philadelphia UPI Chuck Bediarik

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