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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1976

Page

14

Schmidt ties April homer mark with two long balls

Phillies star Mike Schmidt slugged two more homers to reach 11 in April, matching the major league record. His eighth inning run provided the winning edge in a 10-9 comeback over Cincinnati as other NL and AL games featured Mets, Cardinals, Dodgers, Padres, Brewers wins and a rainout in Montreal.

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Baseball Umpires Clinic at Columbus May 2

A free Baseball Umpires Clinic is set for Sunday May 2 at The American Legion Club in Columbus starting 1:00 p.m. Instructor George Hametz of Lincoln brings over 30 years of officiating experience. Topics include 1976 rule changes, limited substitution, equipment, positioning, and a World Series 1975 film. Rule books for 1976 will be distributed to attendees.

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Ak Sar Ben entries omana as ser ben race entries

Horse entries listed for Ak-Sar-Ben races on Wednesday April 8 with post times and purses. Each entry shows horse names, riders, weights, and claiming or allowance details across races one through nine, including notable entrants like Ground Fury and No Boy with varying weights and sponsors.

Omana Rettele Teer — Harmon Herman — C. Herrera JC Joy Cudaie Folly — Ecottey Ground Fury Engie Barry Brien No Boy Momerunner — McBride Steves Ordole Jones Deserate — Jones Pol — Williams Sereno Evottey Imead Piece Swett Star al Herrera Petenay Dave Whites

Bowling Soulelevard Lanes Results Show Day Scores

Streamilner and Carle Dokesen posted 213 while Ellie Zulkoski topped with 532 in a bowling lane score roundup. Various players including Orry Zywiec 144 and Ron Neilson 215 appear along with multiple 200s and 600s in the day’s event.

Soulevard Streamiliner Millie Zimmer Don James Mary Peterman Lucille Birkel Sue Aprocki Gene Limbach Ill Terenc Holte Zimmers Joe Betty Valencia Muth Freeman

Devaney to Speak at St Edward High School

Bob Devaney athletic director at the University of Nebraska and former coach will speak at St Edward High School at the gym on Tuesday May 4 at 7 p.m. The event is part of the All Sports Banquet.

Bob Devaney St. Edward University of Nebraska St. Edward High School

Nebraska fishing report notes mixed action across state

Wind and cooler temps hampered turkey hunting and limited fishing activity in Nebraska over the weekend. The State Game and Parks Commission lists notable catches across lakes and rivers including catfish to five pounds, walleye to eight pounds, bass to five pounds, and trout up to four pounds at various sites from Panhandle reservoirs to the Missouri River and Sand Hills districts.

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Hall of Fame Adds Four Pioneers to Basketball Roster

Springfield presides over a Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement saluting Bill Sharman Tom Gola Harry Litwack and Edward Moose Krause. Dolph Schayes and Eddie Gottlieb recall memories as fans tour three floors of memorabilia and celebrate the game's early figures.

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Ron Conrad Wins Golf Event Amid Small Field

Ron Conrad captured the golf winner title as twenty eight golfers entered the field, with Conrad prevailing in a tight contest. The event drew a modest turnout and tracked steady interest from local players and supporters.

Bad Day for Local Golfers and Rainy Weekend Notes

Saturday brought rain that flooded courses affecting local golf and shortened viewings of the New Orleans golf tournament. The Twins and Orioles played 14 innings, while a TV recap highlighted leaders and scores. A May 4 talk by former major league star on Little League Baseball was announced. Interleague play debate noted with Seattle and Toronto expansion questions. Monaco auto sports history recounted with its first show, rally, and Grand Prix.

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