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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1971

Page

4

Jolly Joe Torre Delivers Win as Cardinals Rally

Sports writer Fred Down notes Joe Torre as a jolly host turn hero for St Louis, driving in Lau Brock with a two out single in the eighth inning to lift the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. It capped a three run rally after an even game, with Frank Linzy earning his first win. Other NL results included Reds over Dodgers 20-10 and Expos beating Astros 24-4. In the AL, Houston topped Chicago 5-4 and Minnesota beat New York 8-6. Torre went 1 for 4 with a clutch RBI.

Fred Down Joe Torre Sonny Liston Ike St. Louis Joe Gams Suniday Philadelphia Phillies Cardinals Montreal Esgos Torre Lim Toree Nlids Lau Brock Frank Linzy Phillies Woolly Krystian Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs New York Melts Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Montreal Expos Houston Astros Atlanta Braves San Diego Habres Hoston Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Washington Milwaukee Minnesota New York Detroit Oakland Baltimore California Yed Sizemore Joe Slague Don Moncey

Local TV to Showcase State Track Meet and New College Games

KOLN will televise the state track meet from Kearney on May 22, following strong public praise for last year’s telecast. Platte College coach Gene Torczon adds two new opponents to next season as Raiders eye a tournament. Ak-Sar-Ben racing secretary Harry Kravitz salutes Van Berg, whose stables open Friday and aim to defend top money and trainer honors as Jack Van Berg leads in 1958.

KOLN Lincoln Kearney Gene Torezon Platte College Cagers Yorcuon Raiders Gusker Creighton Frost Raider Fats Torczon Platte Harry Kravitz Ak-Sar-Ben van Berg World Herald Nebraska Harry Mr. Vanries Marty Ak-Sar-Bon Columbus Tnunels Jack

CHS golfers tie for eighth in GI tourney

Kearney High capped the Gram Island Tvitational golf Tournament Saturday with a low score of 310. Columbus finished eighth in the 42 team field. Tom Heiser led CIS with a 77, Emerson Kappler shot 81, Schaufeberger 90, while Mark Erickson and Steve Harris tied for low in the field with 72. Team standings list Kearne's 316, Lincoln 318, Grand Island 319, and others, with upcoming meets at Fremont and Beatrice.

Kearney High Columbus Tom Heiser Cis Emerson Kappler Schaufeberger Kearney Mark Erickson Lincoln High Steve Harris Narris Mike Aldrich Lincoln Plus Dave Connell Grand Island Jon Weinberg Fremont John Jonson Hastings Kearnes Lincoln Wremont Duesday Maroons Beatrice

Notable Injury After Road Sign Falls On Bus Stop

Winnie Smith of Rowley Regis England was knocked unconscious when a roadside safety sign detached from its pole and struck her while she waited for a bus. Doctors reported she is doing fine.

Rowley Regis England Upuj Winnie Smith

Mosely Wins Monza 1OOKm Enduro Wide Field Wins

Pedro Rodriguez and Jackie Oliver lead Porsche to victory as Mosely earns his first major championship. The Monza race saw Rodriguez and Oliver top the fuel enduro, with Mosely's Watson Ford finishing strong after a near miss early. Other Sunday results include Home Wisell in Formula Two, Frank Malleyn in Formula A, and Richard Petty winning the Virginia 500 NASCAR event.

United Press International Pedro Nadviguez Mark Mosely Rodriguez Mexico Britain Jackie Oliver Mosely Séyearnold Brownsburg Iinl Raviguez Oliver Porsche Ralphi Mona Piiland Leo Kinnunen de Sifférk Switzerland Derek Bell Andrea de Adamich Italy Menri Pescarola France Alfie Rameo Waltor Andretti Marker Watson Matich

Drake Relays crown standout Shorter wins six mile

Des Moines UPI report: Shorter triumphs with a six mile clocking of 27 74.4, the fastest that year, claiming his second Drake title by winning both the three and six mile events. He edges Garry Bjorklund by three tenths in the long distance, while Bruce Mortenson clocks 2 27 23.7 to win the marathon. Other records go to Milburn, Jebenberg, Salh and more as 18,000 fans attend in cool, clear conditions.

Des Moines UPI Reenris Frank Suorter Shorter Minesota Garry Bjorklund Florida Track Club Jack Bachelor van Nelson St. Cloud Minn Bjorklund Amerrican Bruce Mortenson Twin Cities Drake Rodney Milburn Southern University Jerome Jebenberg Western Michigan Pat Matzloff Wisconsin Eastern Michigan Karl Salh Kansas Texas Mel Gray Missouri Lubenberg Texas Southern Kansas State Texas A&m Ardle Indiana Prairie View Abilene Christian Jacques Accambray Kent State Tom Geredine Northeast Missouri Greg Carlberg Nebraska Dave Marion

Devaney praises tough Nebraska scrimmage session

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney called Saturday’s scrimmage the hardest hitting practice in years as the first string offense managed one 4 yard pass play to Johnny Rodgers against the top defense. He noted room for improvement in pass protection and backfield execution while praising the defense for giving the quarterback time.

Lincoln UPI University of Nebraska Bob Devaney Devaney Vic Lobe David Vin Johnny Rodgers Piedink Hille

Nicklaus wins MONY Tour of Champions by eight strokes

Jack Nicklaus dominates at Rancho La Costa posting 279 to win the MONY Tournament of Champions by eight strokes on a tough course. The $33,000 first prize pushes his year total beyond $100,000, with Gary Player Bruce Devlin and Dave Stockton eight back in a four man tie for second.

Rancho LA Costa Calif UPI Jack Nicklaus Tle Ba Coasta Country Club Arnold Palmer Palmer Nicklaus Gary Player Bruce Devlin Dave Stockton Fach

Bucks take 2 0 lead with 102 3 rout of Bullets

Milwaukee Bucks overwhelmed Baltimore Bullets 102 3 to seize a 2 0 lead in the NBA championship series. Lew Alcindor scored 37 points with 24 rebounds and Oscar Robertson added 22 points while guiding the Bucks past the Bullets in Baltimore. Jack Bain led Baltimore with 22 points as the series shifts to Milwaukee for game three.

Baltimore UPI Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Milwaukee Bullets Bucks Barks Lew Alcindor Oscar Robertson Alcindor Robertson Earl Motrae Costello Jack Main Alindoy

Colonels reach ABA finals after semi win over Squires

Kentucky Colonels defeated the Virginia Squires 120 to 117 in Louisville to close their ABA semifinal series 4 games to 2 and secure a spot in the finals. The Pacers and Stars split at Salt Lake City to force a deciding seventh game in Utah.

United Press International Kentucky Colonels Indiana Pacers Utah Stars Kentucky Virginia Squires Louisville Pacers Stars Salt Lake City Utah Wil Indianapolis The Utali

NHL action deadlocked in 1971 playoffs

The Bruins were eliminated by the Canadiens as Minnesota beat St Louis in a weekend shocker. Chicago routed the Rangers 7-1 and Minnesota toppled Montreal 5-2 to tie two games apiece in their best of seven series, with defense failing to hold.

United Press International Boston Bruins Moutreal Canadiens Louis Blues Minnesota World Stars Chicago Black Hawks New York Rangers North Stars Canadiens

Minnesota Sweeps Creighton in Softball Doubleheader

In Minneapolis Minnesota Kim Wallace belted a two run homer in the sixth to lift Minnesota to a 4 run win and complete a doubleheader sweep of Creighton. The Gophers won the opener 6-3 after erasing a three to one deficit leaving Creighton at 1-16 on the season.

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Platte College golf teams reel off wins in string of matches

Platte’s golf squad under Coach Gene Ta rezon posted two more victories with a 13-2 win over Seward Concordia at their home course and a 14-4 triumph over Northeastern of Norfolk. Team members Gary Teel and Melanh Engelmann led the action with rounds near 72 and 73 as Platte climbs to a 6-1-1 team dual record while preparing for a Fairbury Invitational and a quadrangular at Norfolk.

Maile College Gene Tarezon Raiders Nebraska Doane Seward Concordia Creta Platte Taiders de Doane Mama Melbh Engelmann Residers Gary Teel Ikon Filipawiez Bill Gildea Jydleha Teel Elks Cavalry Club Engelmnnn Filipawicz Gildea Jicha McCook Norfolk North Platte Northeastern Engelmann Filipowlex Roy Orr Jiche Torezon Fairbury Yillikton Chadeon

Local archers win awards at Nebraskaland Pro Am

Four members of the Pawnee Bowmen Archery Club placed in the Nebraskaland Pro Am Archery Tournament at Pershing Armory in Lincoln. Karen Saunders was Amateur Women's runner up, Wall Kyayeki took Youth third, Burk Kinzer earned Open second flight, and Tam Saynkys won Open third flight merchandise prizes. The two day event drew 107 archers from eight states and Nebraska.

Pawnee Bowmen Archery Club Nebraskaland Pershing North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Nullana Ilinois Missouri Calorado Minnesota Nebrasks

Schuyler Downs Scotus in Dual Golf Meet

Roger Waltys led Schuyler with a nine hole 40 while teammates powered a 177 to 192 victory over visiting Columbus Scotus. Names misspelled in text but listed players include Malastrom Talambki Nichbalski Heiman Yonke and Scorus in a triangular match next Tuesday at David City with the Cattello Conference golf championship set for Tuesday at Elks Country Club Buusdey.

Schuyler Roger Waltys Columbus Scotus Shamrock Iron Mike Malastrom Ray Talambki Steve Nichbalski Duane Heiman Terry Yonke Scorus David City Aquinas Scouyler David City Cattello Buusdey Elks Country

Omaha golfer nets hole in one at Elms Country Club

Omaha golfer Borman, a South High student, aced the No. 4 hole at Elms Country Club in Omaha while playing with Adrin, O'Donnell, and Elkhorst. He joined his partners in a day that also saw another player card a hole in one last year. He finished the round with a par 72 in Columbus for the state American Junior Bowling Congress tournament.

Young Day Borman Elms Borman Heyard Jtclt Adrin Omaha Daniel Tom O'Donnell Elkhorst Day Columbus Ite South High

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