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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1977

Page

5

Platte College Raiders Announce 1977-78 Schedule Plan

Coach Rich McGill unveiled the 1977-78 Platte College basketball schedule with a Nov 21 season opener against Central Tech Hastings at the Field House. December features home games versus Nebraska Western Metro State and York plus the Platte Cage Classic on Dec 27-28 and tournaments at Barton County and Cloud County.

Abeqwe Pms Platte College Rich McGill Central Tech of Hastings Nebraska Western Metro State Minneapolis York McGill Raiderhelm Platte Barton County Kan Cloud County Central Tech Barlow County Mid Piaing McCook Iowa Lakes Lowe Lakes Southeast Central Tach Northeasternska

Walleye stocking shows promise in Loup Power canal

Walleye catches of 12 to 13 inch fish in Loup Power District waters hint at improving survival and growth from stocking by the Game and Parks Commission. Since severe 1968 floods and habitat changes, efforts shifted to stocking larger fingerlings, with recent signs of better growth and a potential self sustaining population in the canal and Lake North.

Lee Rupp Loup Power District Lake North Game and Parks Commission Loup Headgates Loup Nebraska Canal

Foster Stars as Reds Top Cubs in 7-4 Thriller

George Foster leads the way with two homers and four RBIs as Cincinnati beat Chicago 7-4. Foster, batting .317 with 34 homers and 102 RBIs, eyes Hack Wilson’s NL single season home run mark. Bench also homered. Driessen and Borbon contributed in a key fourth inning rally. Also noted: Mets beat Dodgers 8-7 in 12 innings, Giants tally nine, Astros edge Pirates 4-3 in extras.

UFI Lat George Foster Cincinnati Foster Hack Wilson Wilson Reds Chicago Cubs Sald Foster Dan Driessen Johnny Bench Pedro Borbon Paul Reuschel Bench Bobby Murcer Bill Buckner Cubs New York Los Angeles St. Louis Atlanta San Francisco Montreal Houston Pittsburgh Mets Dodgers Karl Youngblood Lenny Randle Skip Tarkwood Honkey Steve Garvey Dave Lopes

Fairly hits 200th homer to lift Jays past Brewers

Ron Fairly belted a three run homer for his 200th lifetime hit as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3 2. The homer came in the sixth to aid Jim Clancy in his first major league win as a starter.

Bill Madden Ron Fairly Toronto Blue Jays Milwaukee Brewers Fairly Cooperstown Cookie Jim Clancy Clancy Jays

Ballesteros and Aoki Earn World Series of Golf Starts

Seve Ballesteros of Spain and Isao Aoki of Japan secured starting places in the World Series of Golf to be played September 2 through 6 at Firestone Country Club South Course in Akron Ohio. The $300 000 championship marks their first World Series appearance and first at Firestone.

Akron Ohio UPI Severiano Ballesteros Spain Isao Aoki Japan Mark Cox PGA PGA Tour Firestone Country Club Firestone

Curry shoots first round 75 in junior golf qualifier

Cathy Curry carded a 75 in the first qualifying round of the UD Open Junior Girls Golf Championship in Huntington West Virginia despite a sprained ankle. A second qualifying round is set for today. Meanwhile Columbus High School volleyball begins practice August 15 under new head coach Nancy Hegi with players urged to obtain physical forms at the Senior High office before practice starts.

Cathy Curry Huntington W. Va Miss Curry CHS Netters Columbus High School Nancy Hegi

North All Stars lose scrimmage 143 132 in Omaha contest

North coach Bob Kremke expressed disappointment after his team fell 143 to 132 in a six quarter scrimmage against northeast Nebraska collegians ahead of Thursday's all star game. Dan Clausen led scoring with 25, Gary Karthauser 23, and Doug Holtmeier 18 as the North showed fundamental mistakes and room to improve.

United Press International Nebraska Coaches Association North Bob Kremke Arlington Nebraska Omaha Benson Dan Clausen Lincoln Northeast Gary Karthauser Lexington Doug Holtmei KSC South Bill Holiday Holiday Kremke

Mimick Wins PV Loop Title in Hard Fought Finale

Mimick Construction captured the Platte Valley Fastpitch Softball League championship with a 12-10 victory over Coke's Pub of Duncan. Steve Hopwood went 7-for-7 in the tournament with two homers while Bill Ingold hit his third homer in three nights. AFL players and Coke's hitters battled all game as lead changes occurred late and defense backed pitcher Bill Miraick through injuries.

Duncan Mimick Construction Coke's Pub Mimick Coke's Steve Hopwood Bill Ingold Kurt Kline Lloyd Jenkinson John Toof Steve Hoffman Kurt Stenzel Bill Miraick Bob Hegi Mike Wozny Coke Dan Pedraza

Hastings Juniors reach state Class A tourney in 1977

Hastings Junior Legion wins 7 4 over Grand Island Home Federal at Pawnee Park to secure Area 6 berth for the state Class A tournament. Ken Dimler and Mike Classen combine for the victory as Hastings improves to 41 7. Ladd leads Hastings with eight hits and eight RBIs in the series.

Columb — Hastings Area 6 Terry Anderson Telegram Hastings Junior Legion Ping Grand Island Federal Pawnee Park Chiefs Lincoln First National Juda Brothers Judds Papsilion Omaha Roberts Advertising Omaha Anthony’s Scottsbluff Columbus Papillion Anthony's Roberts Area 5 Fremont Millard Hastings Lincoln Ken Dimler Mike Classen Dimler Kim Willman Mike Spilinek Rick Ladd Spilinek Ladd Joe Goedert Greg Bierman Brent Robinson Baby Zook Mack Harlow Glover Aamk Paul Ward Wintimane Talats Hastings Spitliwh Partch Gaederl Biecman Rovinson Karlott Schmiarss Dinter Inainyy Grang Island Paul Ward Saad Willman Parr Rubinsoh Kartalf Withman Lossek Loveke Moore

Terry's Painting second at district to reach state tourney

Terry's Painting of Columbus earned a spot in the state Men's Slowpitch Softball Tournament by finishing runner-up at the Crete district. Ebner's club, managed by Terry Ebner, rebounded through the loser's bracket after an 11-5 loss to Countryside Mobile Homes, then defeated Countryside 11-3 to set up a title rematch. Bruce Ebner delivered key runs, El Toro upended the locals 11-1 in the district final, and the state tournament opens Friday in Bellevue.

Terry Columbus Crete el Toro Ebner Countryside Dan Pensick Terry's Seward A Milford Bruce Ebner Elmer's Walt Bellevue

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