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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1974

Page

6

Perry Ends Six Game Losing Streak With Victory

Gaylord Perry ends a six game winless spell with a 3-2 win for the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins. Frank Duffy delivers a two run single for Perry’s winning run in a tense late tenth, while the Orioles beat the White Sox 2-1 and the Cubs defeat the Astros 5-3 with a late rally.

Ken Baffoport Gaylord Perry Cleveland Indians Percy Lane Steel Minnesota Twins Baltimore “Orioles Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Houston Assos Pee Pye Wong Tye

Opening tennis at Paynes Park and college football notes

Opening match set for Sept 3 against Lincoln Southeast at Paynes Park courts. Rainfall in September noted and Columbus races start Tuesday signaling potential wet spell. Missouri Tigers add Steve Pisarkiewicz as quarterback candidate, while Nebraska and Wisconsin press Big Ten schedule with Badgers predicted tough. Nebraska seeks sixth straight bowl bid. Georgia Tech referenced in fall context.

Columbus Higa Cacoat Tenn Cove Gary Duranzki Paynes Park Courts Lincoln Southeast Missouri Tigers Steve Pisarkiewicc Regi

Kimball Names 1960s Football Starters at Memorial Stadium

Coach Keith Sadie lists anticipated line up for Memorial Stadium game with Pillen at fullback and Smith Harvey Klug Bidder Stassla Parma O Doherty Bowd Wachholty Stahla Thicks Micek Wasser Knapple and others slated in backfield and line positions for the Kimball team versus North Platte and Lexington opponents.

Remont Stivine Dow Keith Sadie Kimball ‘Fhursing Satuday Memorial Stadium Linceli Quarleyback Steve Smith North Platte Nalfeack Tod Harvey Losington Jim Pilley Columbus Lakeview Rick Klug Omaha. Worth West Sam Bidder West Point Central Cat Stahla Toberla Parker Omaha Benson Gol Ridder Dei Sullivan Lincoln Arth John Thicks Gordon Chuck Micek Stl Eidsward Fely Lave Wasser Kimball Rink Bent Norfolk Wit Fred Knapple Lexington

Hubier Triumphs After Rough Start In Oklahoma City Win

Hubier overcame a poor start to win as Oklahoma City's Din Kar Alg 11 and the Byrd sway beat Wichita A in the American Mie Association Thursday night. Vern allowed four walks and two hits in the first inning but then shut them out the rest of the way. Evansville edged Indianapolis 4-2. Omaha beat Futsa 4-0 as Fevansville hitters sparked a three-run rally in the third. Reggie Sanders tripled, Bruce Kimm singled, Brown doubled, and paths walked aided the score. Kimm left with the winning run as Ormida’s Paul Seaball homered in the Royals’ five-run third inning. Jamie Quirk and Gary Bahe contributed RBI hits.

Cy Young Uve Perry Hi ‘Baler Eay Frank Duffy Cleveland del Luis Almne Nesala Blyteven Tela Oscar Gantile Tony McCray Duffy McCraw Orioles White Sox Earl Williams Paul Jair Mike Cuellap Ballimora Chicago Ose Williams Blair Jerry Morales Jim York Worsen Bill Madlock George Mittergard Milbourne Swisher Rowling Thornton Morales Oklahoma City Din Karalg Byrd Sway Wichita A Vern Aerosa 40 Ers Tun Lao Evansville Indianapolis Omaha Sind Doser Futsa Fevansville Potts Munz Qfer Reggie Sanders Bruce Kimm Brown Tid Gore Kimm Daly Ormida Paul Sebaal Royals Jamie Quirk Gary Bahe Tawa

Travers Looms for Filly Chris Evert and Little Current

The Travers Stakes shaping up as a marquee clash between top filly Chris Evert and colt Little Current with about 19 expected entrants including TLV Newscaster Sea Songster and Evlet Man. Evert carries 121 pounds under Jorge Velasquez aiming to become the first filly winner since 1935 while Hey Rube leads a 12-horse Hobson Stakes field at Belmont Park.

Travers Saratoga Preakness Belmont Chai Pion All Star Chris Evert Anmerica W. Hoopec TLV Newscaster Buckland Farm Sea Songster Gecentece Evfelet Willi P. Wilmot Edward Tt Sharps Sharpiary Fotk Barby Dian Farm Little Cant Rasen Kenown Brian Monmouth Park del Gerbag Alabama Freddy Hooper Quaze Quill Coaching Club Tepe Crown Jorge Velasquez Wic Eols Andrew Miller Alberty Bell Dan Lasater Mc Bay Finalisia Iey Rube Moymouth

Oasis Bar slips Elba in state meet with strong hitting

Oasis Bar defeated Bull Chub of St. Paul 4 to 2 in the Men's Class A Fast Pitch State Tournament in Grand Island. Darrell Olsen and Mike Johannes sparked the offense, Johannes with two triples and scoring both runs on Ott and Osten hits, while Gary Henson pitched well. Oasis faces Satellite Club of Grand Island on Saturday August 17 at Apt City West.

Darrell Oslen Mike Johannes Strikeont Gary Henson Oasis Bar Bull Chub St. Paul Grand Island Johannes Osten Oasis Apt Dhatiend Columbus Broken Bow

Anchorage wins another game in NCBC tourney

Anchorage defeated Eureka 43 in a National Baseball Congress Tournament game. Eureka threatened in the eighth, loading the bases with none out, but Gordie Hahn struck out after fouling off seven pitches. Nick Cerone hit a two run homer to boost Anchorage. Burt Carpenter homer for Eureka as Wichita sent 42 men to the plate in a 38 victory. Valdosta, Ga., eliminated from the tourney.

WiCihea Kan Atchhorage Alaska Eureka National Baseball Congress Wureka Gordie Hahn Bet Hahn Nick Cerone Anchorage Burt Carpener Ehreka Wichitx Valdosta

Columbus girls shine in state junior golf tournament

At Lincoln Country Club Gathy Codry of Columbus captured the state junior girls first flight title in her first away competition. Consolation champion was Suzie Steiger, daughter of Erv and Br. Steiger. Elks Club Pro Billox praised five local players noting Cathy Codry’s potential for national recognition after strong early rounds.

Gathy Cutt Columbus Shaanenshiy Lincoln Country Club Catty W.A. Codry Slight Suzeies Erv Steiger Elks Club Pro Billox Cathy

All Star Coaches Clash in Nebraska All Star Game

Lincoln AP reports South All-Stars coach Wall McNaught sees size advantage with Bahe guiding the North. Bahe notes big men like Nagel Hodges Novak and others key to the game at Pershing Auditorium with substitutions to follow under the All-Star rules.

Lincoln Neb Thovel Tha Coehes Agrin Nebraska Coaches Association Persting Audioriut Wall McNaught Lincoln Southeast Pelicy Premont AL Bahe Bahe Lawmy Varulis Curt Tmedbecg Greg Nagel Min Terry Novak Lincoln Northeast Senth Malel Hebders Bale Lexington Pat Hodges Batie Hi Te Jengil Hhixlges Novak North Scott Hank Crelahton Prep Tom Ritzdort Mawalls Mick Higley Jre

Thorough race program with many entrants and purses

A detailed horse racing card lists seven races with purses from 700 to 9800 and numerous entrants. The document names horses, riders, and eligibility notes across races including Elible sections, claiming prices, and allowance terms for each heat.

Izaak Walton Blue? Shootout Highlights Noted

Izaak Walton match action features Piller and Boss pacing play with 48s by Norm Bruner and Bartholomew posting 47s. Inevitable Lounge leads team scoring at 234, followed by BAK 216 and Ernst Olds 210 as top individual scorers.

Norm Piller Dan Loss Oid Norm Bruner Anailogl Bartholomew Izank Walton Inevitable Lounge Bak Ernst Olds Buster Tooley Peison Keen Kortter Carrier Bar

Canadian Open Tennis upset shocks Connors in Toronto

In a dramatic third round clash at the Canadian Open Sunny Gilbert defeated Jimmy Connors 74 62 in Toronto. Chris Evert advanced with a commanding 60 69 win over Laprie Tenney as the tournament unfolds.

Toronto Chris Evert Jimmy Connors Fennis Wimbledon Clay Sunny Gilbert Gilbert Connors Evert

Lee and Thornton vie for No. 1 Husker middle guard

Nebraska football eyes a major spring contest for the No. 1 middle guard spot with John Lee and Willie Thornton as top contenders. Both juniors from different backgrounds face pressure to replace veteran blockers Rich Glover and John Dell, while Monte Kiffin stress is on who wins fall camp.

Randy Brown Associated Press Lincoln Neb Universites Eta John Lee Willie Thornton Lee Thornton Rich Glover John Dell Glover Bell Wal Richie Fee Amory Nebraska Nebraska Verdase Enutvill Tle Nebraska Press Monte Kiffin Kiffin Daepid Nob Thornton Ball

Murphy Stockton lead as Hartford Open rounds begin

In Wethersfield at the Hartford Open, Bob Murphy with a torn ligament past and cast on his left hand posted a six under par score to take a first-round share of the lead with Dave Stockwell. Rookie Eddie Pearce and Bruce Devlin were one stroke back at 65, with seasoned players Jerry McGee George Johnson Ron Bles and Murphy’s teammate Murphy close at 67.

Wethensfield Conn Bob Murphy Aga Jin Naw Tre Chunky Mur Phy Dave Stocklow Sammy Davis Muspay Stockton Eddie Pearce Bruce Devlin Wethersfield Country Club Jerry McGee George Johnson Ron Bles Mubart Green

Owens Prokupek top Dale Keglers in season opener

Lydia Owens led with a 195 game and 579 series as the Ladies League from Dale Electronics opened at Boulevard Lanes. Janet Prokupek rolled her first 500 series with a 504. The team topped the Dodgers with pin counts of 2346 and 088 in the opener.

Dhe Ladies League Dale Electronics Boulevard Lanes Lydia Owens Janet Profiupek Gals Dodgers Teammondis

Ready or not, Lion veterans facing duty

Lions coach Rick Forza said the team would use everyone against Oakland as many veterans remain new to camp. The piece notes NFL strike activity, teams resuming talks, and various trades and training camp conditions affecting veteran participation and prep across the league.

Andy Lippman Sike New York Giants New York Jets New Haven Coon Pittsburgh Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Tampa Fla Cincinnati Atlanta Go Tech Gheagas Green Bay Mistix Dik Las Kansas City Los Angeles Denver San Francisco St. Louis Sam Diego Seattle Buffalo Washington New Orleans New England Minnesota Miami Hobsles WJ. Usery Usery Fullerton Calif Rams Carroll Rosenbloom Vic Washington Houston Oilers 49Ers Dick Nolan Anather Washington Denver Broncos Gene Washington Tobby Joe Green Mel Tom Chicago Bears Cecil ‘Turner John Isenbarger Dick Witcher San Diego Chargers Roo Smith Oakland Raters Smith Chuck Fairbanks Dever John Ralston

California Sun Defeats Houston on Interceptions

Southern California Sun beat Houston Texans 18-7 in the Astrodome as Sun corner Burwood Keeton returned a 1-yard interception for a TD and Don Tealille threw two picks to decisively swing the Western Division clash. Keeton sealed the win with 24 seconds left.

Houston Southern California Sun Houston Texans Texans Wfie Sun Don Teall Burwood Keefon Wic Texaas Astrodome Keeton Jim) Bowman Cony Trouston Revert Mike Taliaferro John Odom Jack Conners Alisferro Trull Conners Texal Warren McVee

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