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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

3

Orioles edge Boston 2 1 to lead hot AL East race

The Baltimore Orioles moved a half game ahead in the American League East by beating the Boston Red Sox 2-1 as Billy Martha urged focus. Detroit’s manager Martin warned his Tigers back after a 5-1 loss to Cleveland, dropping them from the top spot. The Yankees fell 4 2 to Milwaukee, leaving Boston four back and Cleveland nine back. Oakland led the West by one game over Chicago after a 5-3 win over the White Sox in a suspended game, while Kansas City beat Texas 2-0 and California edged Minnesota 2-1. In the NL Chicago topped New York 7-2 and Montreal beat Philadelphia 4-1, with Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 5, Atlanta 7, Cincinnati 8, Houston 6, San Francisco 2 and Los Angeles 2 in extra innings. Steve Dunning held the Tigers to a seven-hit effort as Detroit’s Gates Brown homered, and Mike Cuellar struck out 19 in Baltimore’s win over Boston.

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Johnson pleased with scrimmage of North club

The North all-star squad began full camp at Wayne State College with three workouts, Johnson pleased with early progress. Defense and conditioning need work, but team cohesion and fast break execution are improving. Frank Brower stands out as a reliable contributor and spark for the 12-player unit.

Wayne State College Jack Johnson Ley Johnson Johsson Frank Brower Columbus High School Frank Brower All 12

Braves rally past Reds on Breazeale pinch homer

Jim Breazeale delivered a three run pinch hit homer off Clay Carroll fueling Atlanta to a 7 5 win over Cincinnati. Ralph Garr and Earl Williams added key hits as Dusty Baker scored the go ahead run. Hebner homered twice for Pittsburgh in a 10 5 win over St Louis and Houston outscored San Francisco 6 2.

League Standings Report Highlights CO Captaints and Players

League standings reveal Paul Armstrong of Oak band and Joe Mincolz of NL as key contributors. Armstrong is a sophomore captain and Mincolz a junior, with Covuinbia listed among competing teams.

Paul Armstrong Joe Mincolz

Midget football forms available for 1972 season

Applications for the fall Midget football season can be picked up at West Soft Water Company, Persons Sport Shop, and KTTT. Eligible boys ages 7 to 13 with birthdates July 30, 1959 to July 30, 1965 must weigh between limits. Weigh-in and medical release events are scheduled, with deadlines around August 2 and August 22.

West Soft Water Company Person's Sport Shop KTTT Sonsold Andilevinn

Rally to ShackIe Behlens Sparks 6-2 Win

Columbus Softball League action features Eugene Christensen earning the win with Roy Henson taking the loss as Behlens fall. Keen Kerner’s Lone Hit keys a split, Long Branch tops 6-1, while others post wins and late doubleheaders unfold.

Person Sport Shop Bellens Ir Columbus Eugene Christensen Roy Henson Glenn Losebe Coalike Lee Keen Kerner Long Branch Andryoy Twoorans Hank Buss Toger Catlau Mike Steiner Buss Avitit Lacey Saalfeld Rss Cattan Porson Anie Tors Terry Gaver Arla Gehting van Soh Tonipht Pony League Deuno Dinov Taces Keen Korneramet Onis

Patriots Poised to Improve Behind Plunkett in 1972

New England, boosted by Jim Plunkett who earned rookie of the year honors, aims for stronger 1972 with a mobile passing attack. The squad emphasizes Plunkett’s reading, faster receivers, and a bolstered defense, as position battles and a revised backfield shape the lineup.

New England Patriots Plunkett Dave O'Hara Associated Press Amubist Mass Jim Plunkett John Mazur Salt Malrits Doarnyat Stanford Reading Patrinis Patloris Carl Garrett Ig U Jim Nance Philadelphia Randy Wataha Paunkell Thowo Wataha Te Patriots Hubie Bryant Reggie Rucker Tan Reynolds New England San Diego State

Redskins thump Broncos 41 to 0 in exhibition rout

Washington routs Denver 41 0 as Kilmer and Jurgensen connect on scoring drives. Beavers and Wyne both see action while Washington's line dominates, holding the Broncos to one yard in the first quarter and 25 by halftime. The NFL weekend features several exhibitions with other matchups and rookies to watch.

Washington Denver Broncos Denver Bill Kilmer Rogerson Sonny Jurgensen Juss Lo Tommy Masseyearald Retwiver Redskins Bob Hrunet Helay Sam Wyneh Bill Mhak Pie Till Gang Waslington Broncos Beaver Washington Territory Tnodia Quart Uacks Jerry Tapge Green Bay John Reaves Philadelphia NFL Yagge Nebraska Cornhuskers Alams Dolphins Reaves University of Florida Eagles New England Patriots Bob Griese Dolphins Jim Myke

Nevil shoots 65 to lead Nicklaus by one stroke in Classic

Nevil's 65 gives him a one stroke edge over Jack Nicklaus after round one of the Westchester Classic at the Westchester Country Club. Nicklaus carded 67 to sit two behind. Bruce Devlin 66 and Jim Simons 66 share third at 145. Palmer misses cut again.

Bob Green Associated Press Harrison NY Laby Arnald Palmer Kurdigg Peipht Evil Ivery Jink Nicklaus Fay Mies Nevil Pallas Weschester Country Club Nicklaus Nicklius Bruce Devlin Jim Simonsted Simons Devlin Wayne Yates Steve Melnyk FL DeWitt Weaver Teader

Lopez Morse reach junior golf finals in national tourney

Lopez Morse of Rochester and Catherine Marae of Rochester, NY advanced to the 1 hole finals of the USGA Junior Girls Golf Tour, with Morse securing a semifinal victory over Barrow after birdie on the 18th and a late rally to claim the lead. Morse, a nine ranked junior and three time New Mexico champion, voiced pride in her performance amid a strong tournament showing.

Seypehson Cunyy Alo Muncy Lopea Thiswell Nad Catherine Marae Rochester U.S. Golf Association Miss Lopes Janis Jones Phoenix Sx Morse Piist Raybura Barrow Chula Visa Calif Jug Miss. Lopez New Mexico Kan Omaha Neb Miss Lopez Miss Morse

Fremont tops Grand Island in Junior tourney opener

OMANA NEB AP Fremont defeated Grand Island 84 in the opening round of the State American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament as Ken Vergith edged Terry Redler in a pitching duel. Bellevue blew late leads, but relief helped secure a win. Omaha Johnsens beat Lincoln Gerrys 6-3. North Platte fell 5-0 to Griha Dugdales. Allan Cos starred in a dominant first round night.

OMANA Neb Grain Pomeniens Fromoit American Legion Bemenicas Bellevue Fremont Grand Island Ken Vergihy University of Nebraska Terry Redler Redler Vergith Tim Skaja Jim Banak Jeff Scume John Leskie Gyorl Tift Omaha Jonsens Lincoln Gerrys Mitch Hansen Omaha Mike Bay Lincoln Gervys Pat Welxellan Gmiha Dugdales North Platte Mich Bernstein Seat Sinclair Ourney Allan Cos

Norfolk's Hall Tops Platters In 10th 3-2 In Star Legion Tourney

In Ralston Nebraska AP short text says Norfolk's Hall wins 3-2 in 10th on Mike Palosek bunt fly driving in Lynn Hansen. Ted Nall vs Steve Guilion pitched well with Hall’s defense holding back North Platte. Gateways beat Arby’s 3-2 with errors. Norfolk and Gateways advance to semis. Ralston tops Kearney 4-3 to reach tie on late sixth.

Ralston Neb Mike Palosek Norfolk North Matte Gateways Arby Carl Heaton Mick Daganaar Ralton Kearney Mark Genk

Pillen Returns to Pads as North Shrine Team Prep Continues

Fremont Nebraska reports the North Shrine squad returned to practice in cool weather with several players easing back after injuries. Coach Les Lee praised overall fitness after two weeks of drills and highlighted several standouts on defense and offense including Gaylen Kennel Dervil Creighton and Scott Jahnson.

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Racing fans seek tips for better handicapping advice

Racing fans are urged to write to Turf Digest in Des Moines for aid to improve handicapping abilities. The note promotes readers to seek guidance on race analysis and pace and to contact the publication for further information.

Turf Digest Des Moines Lowe

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