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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1975

Page

5

Royals baffled by Cuellar magic in win over Royals

Orioles pitcher Mike Cuellar dazzled Kansas City with a masterful five pitch repertoire and variations. He allowed only a fourth inning double by John Mayberry and a fifth inning single by George Brett while Bobby Grich and Don Baylor fueled an 18th homer impact as Baltimore closed to six games of Boston in the AL East. Cuellar hinted at future forkball work as preparations begin for spring.

Cuellar John Mayberry George Brett Weaver Bobby Grich Kansas City Steve Bushy Amos Otis Don Baylor Tater Orioles Boston Oakland

League standings and AL West tilt recaps

Boston beat Detroit 4-3 as Texas stopped the Tigers 7-0. Minnesota edged Milwaukee 8-7 behind Eric Soderholm and Steve Brown. Houston beat St Louis 7-2. San Francisco thumped Montreal 9-2 while New York topped San Diego 8-4. Los Angeles routed Philadelphia 7-1. Cincinnati crushed Chicago 3-0. Oakland won in AL West with Claudel Washington driving in the go ahead run in the sixth. Vida Blue earned the win with relief help after a Lynn homer and Fisk two run shot in the eighth. Gaylord Perry hurled five hit shutout baseball as Texas beat Detroit for their 16th straight loss. Toby Harrah provided key RBIs. Angels and Yankees scene featured Dave Chalk driving in three runs while stealing six bases setting a club record. Mickey Rivers also had three singles and three steals, giving the Angels a league leading 190 steals. Twins Edge Brewers 8-7 with Soderholm homer and Steve Brown two run shot. Im Johnson earned the win in relief.

San Francisco Montreal New York San Diego Los Angeles Philadelphia Pittsburgh Atlanta Cincinnnati Chicago Houston St. Louis Als Red Sox Claudel Washington Oakland Vida Blue Fred Lynn Carlton Fisk Tigers Gaylord Perry Texas Detroit Perry Toby Harcah Ranger Angels Yankees Dave Chalk Pat Dobson California Mickey Rivers Twins Brewers Eric Soderholas Steve Brown Minnesota Milwaukee Lm Johnson Hank Aaron Pirates Dave Parker Manny Sanguillen Darrell Evans Braves J. Louis Cincinnati Astrol Cardinals Jerry DaVanon Hhree Cliff Johnson Larry Dierker John Curtis Reds Cubs George Foster Ken Griffey Jack Hillingham Rick Reuschel Kast Giants Expos Chris Speier Steve Rogers Ed Haticki Randy Moffitt Mets Padres Kranepool

Messersmith Ends Luck Slump In Dodgers 7 1 Win

Andy Messersmith snapped a seven losses in eight starts streak with a seven strikeout, three-walk outing. The Dodgers beat the Phillies 7 1 as Willie Crawford hit a two run homer and Messersmith drove in two with a timely walk and sacrifice flies. Pirates stay atop NL, while other NL results feature Astros, Reds, Giants, Mets, and Expos scoring in decisive fashion.

Messersmith Dodgers Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Atlanta Braves Walt Alston Eis Central Andy Willie Crawford Larry Christenson Greg Laginski Phils Pirates John Candelaria Rennie Stennett

Rules meetings at Columbus High School site for officials

The Nebraska School Activities Association schedules football rules meeting on Friday Aug 22 at 7 p.m. at Columbus High, with additional sessions at Wayne High on Aug 1H and Neligh High on Aug 26. Volleyball meetings occur Aug 19 at Columbus, Aug 23 at Wyane, and Aug 29 at Kearney. attendance is required to become registered and head coaches must attend their sport’s meeting.

Columbus High School Nebraska School Activities Association Columbus High Wayne High School Neligh High School Columbus Wyane Kearney

Legion Scores United Press International Junior Class A Game

In North Platte Papulinn North Platte 6 Bellevue 2 and Omaha Anthony's 9 Fremont, with Class B at Sidney Championship York Cozada and Class C at Gothenburg Sutton 12 Coleridge 2. Nebraska Midget Chiss at Sidney Nebraska City 3 Ord 2.

United Press International American Legion Papulinn North Platte Bellevue Omaha Anthony's Fremont Sidney York Cozada Gothenburg Sutton Coleridge

Colts upset Spices game with Falcons at Shrine Bowl kickoff

The Baltimore Colts face the Atlanta Falcons in Memorial Stadium in a preseason clash opening Shrine Bowl festivities. Tickets for the NFL matchup are on sale at the Stadium Ticket Office at 97.25 for reserved seats, available day of the game. The Colts, under a new coach, stunned the Denver Broncos 22 0 in Denver, while the Falcons opened by defeating the Washington Redskins.

Balimore Colts Atlanta Falcons Memorial Stadium Nebraska Colts Falcons Stadium Baltimore Denver Broncos Atlanta George Hae Washington Redskins Weld

Omaha storms past Denver in 134 comeback win

Omaha blitzed Denver Monday night with three home runs to win 134 and narrow the American Association east division gap. Gary Martz hit his 36th homer of the year in the first inning and Craig Perkins added a two run shot followed by Ray Busse’s grand slam in the eighth as Evansville and Indianapolis games affected the standings.

Omaha UPI Denver Royals Oklahoma City Indianapolis Indians Evansville Gary Martz Craig Perkins Ray Busse

Lincoln Race Night at CTA Lincoln Entries

Entries for a Lincoln fair meeting on Wednesday August 13, 1975 include eight races with purses ranging from 1 000 to 7 000 dollars. Notable horses feature Air De Coun, Norman's Surprise, Rita's Lazy, and Home Lady among others. cards list entrants, jockeys, and weights across four furlongs to one mile events with also eligible runners noted.

Debraska Turlonass Air de Coun Roy Norman Meier Mr. Bi Compton Rita Moreno Kellindathy Suprema Ecottey Bon Wind — Stallings Jonny Sonata Barnes Greer Dani Tiger Bay Orona — Tip Slane Ety Loving Stallings

Murray Olderman Pro Charts Rams Outlook for Super Bowl Run

The Rams eye a Super Bowl after no division crown but two conference titles in Knox era. Offense worries include lack of speed and signings like Ron Jessie and Otto Stowe, while defense relies on Olsen, Youngblood, Dryer, and Young talent. Quarterback debate centers on James Harris and Ron Jaworski with changes in line and kicking uncertainties ahead.

Chuck Knox Rams Uttte Minnesota Ron Jessie Otto Stowe Harold Jackson Jack Snow Lance Hentzel Bob Klein Cullen Bryant Lawrence McCutcheon Jim Bertelson Kent Rich Saul Doug France Dennis Harrah WFL al Oliver James Harris Ron Jaworski Soir Merlin Olsen Notre Dame Mike Fanning Jack Youngblood Fred Dryer Larry Brooks Merlin Aslah Robertson Ket Creddeson Jack Teynolds Geddes Ao Youngblood Ernie McMillan Monte Jackson Charlie Dave Elmendorf Tom Dempsey Grant Guthele David Ray Mike Burke

Hams Seek Offensive Lead as Youthful Defense Shines

The team has not faced a defeat margin above 11 points this season and leans on a strong inexperienced defense. The major unknown remains offensive leadership at quarterback. Analysts project a top finish in the NFC West despite uncertainties.

Boulevard Lanes resumes Sunday Night Mixed League action

Boulevard Lanes restarted the fall season with the Sunday Night Mixed League. Bob Jokerat led the men with an alternate score and Jesse Snead posting a 517. Mary Ellen Watchorn rolled 195 and Sue Paprock 10464. Keen Korner posted a 2629 team high and Boulevard Four 1744 series. Sunday Night TV Mixed Scores Doubles were won by unknown names.

Boulevard Lanes Bob Jokerat Alt Jesse Snead Mary Ellen Watchorn Sue Paprock Keen Korner

Packers cut 16 rookies in latest roster purge

Green Bay with 68 players remains after four rookie free agents were released including Donn Pierce from St Norbert College. Also cut were Nick Bastaja Bill Rarit Gary Lacey as Packers face further cuts to reach NFL limit.

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