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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1976

Page

8

McRae Sparks Royals to 7 1 Win Over Twins

Hal McRae homered and doubled driving in two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7 1 in front of lead extending the Royals division margin Marty Pattin earned his fourth win with eight innings pitched George Brett added three hits to lift Kansas City's 10 hit attack and raise his average.

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Griffey Leads Reds In 94 Victory Over Giants

Ken Griffey Jr atop NL batting with .341 while collecting three hits two runs and two RBIs as the Reds beat the San Francisco Giants. Griffey credited bat between Rose and Morgan for his hot stretch.

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Baseball scores and standings from major leagues

A rundown of MLB results with Bosman Lindblad Fin gers and Newman games. Includes NL and AL leaders with home runs runs batted in and pitching wins losses and strikeouts. Long distance runners note at end details Elkhart Central High School cross country training trip through multiple states.

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Columbus All-Stars head to five state regional in Rapid City

Columbus Pony League champions depart by bus for Rapid City South Dakota to represent Nebraska in a five state regional leading to nationals. The team will stay in private homes and opens Thursday August 5 at 8 p.m. against South Dakota.

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Draft Set for ABA Players in NBA Dispersal Draft

The dispersal draft bringing ABA players to NBA teams is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Celtics office. Red Auerbach says the Celtics are 20th on the list and unlikely to move unless something unexpected occurs.

Boston UPI NBA ABA Celtics Red Auerbach

Eagles Young May Play Out His Option

Philadelphia general manager Jim Murray says All-Pro tight end Charlie Young likely will play out his option for the 1976 season after three days of talks in San Diego yielded no progress. The team attempted to wrap up a contract but remains at an impasse. A second item notes Toledo Bend Lake spans 186000 acres on the Louisiana Texas border as the nation’s fourth largest man made lake.

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Slowing Attendance in Major Leagues and College Football Hype

The Sporting News notes a slower attendance trend in both major leagues with totals: American League up by 1 103 694 and National by 555 647. Yankees lead gains at 333 293 for 49 dates. Red Sox 320 460 for 42. Cincy 315 150 and Phillies 300 160 also strong. Dodgers decline. Royals rise to a million mark along with several teams. Football opens with Arizona State vs UCLA in five weeks. Buffs eyed to challenge in the Big Eight with key matchups at Boulder and Lincoln.

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McPeak Leads in National High School Rodeo

Casey McPeak of Valentine Nebraska led the steer dogging event after the third round of the National High School Championship Rodeo in Sulphur Louisiana with a 4.15 second time. The third performance marked the mid point of the event’s first round as the rodeo opened Sunday and runs through Saturday.

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Cowboys trade punter Hoopes to Chargers for draft pick

The Dallas Cowboys traded punter Mitch Hoopes to the San Diego Chargers for an undisclosed draft choice. Hoopes can also play quarterback and will be replaced by Danny White, the former quarterback of the Memphis World League franchise.

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