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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1974

Page

5

Big Eight Teams Begin Drills This Week In Conference

Five schools Oklahoma State Kansas Nebraska Colorado Missouri and Kansas State start 1974 preparations this week. Oklahoma Sooners lead the way with returning stars Steve Davis Joe Washington Wayman Clark and the Selman brothers on defense. Nebraska projects a solid offense behind David Hum, while Colorado under Bill Mallory will share quarterback duties with Dave Logan. Missouri promises strong defense and more passing from Ray Smith and Steve Piszklewicz. Kansas eyes a potent defense led by Don Goode, Affleli Sutton and Rocky Bron, but loses Dave Hagnes. Iowa State relies on Miles Strachan and Burl Bruce to boost both lines, and Kansas State seeks better balance and a stronger passing attack with Steve Grogan at quarterback.

Pranaas City Koddell Kansas Oklahoma State Nebraska Amissoi'l Kansas State Oklahoma Sooners Alhes la Colorado John State Oklahoma Nairly Ufighes Husker Tom Osburn David Hum Assusl Bill Mallory Clyde Grutelmer David Willits Dave Logan Mallory Bulls Missouri AL Onoftio Tigers Ray Smith Steve Pisarklewicz Bengals Don Goode Affleli Sutton Rocky Bron Dave Dagnes Shia He Teague Scott MacMichael Coaeh Jlay Dazzler Livent Blackman Slasley Cowboys Charlie Weatherbie Sophonices Mile Strachat Iowa Stele Cyclones Burl Bruce Strachan Willy Biddy Vardeman Wayne Stanley Vince Gibson Wildcats Steve Grogan Jaynes Hum Wildcas

North All Stars Triumph In Lincoln Showdown

North All-Star 93 South 86 at Pershing Auditorium. Rand and Handai led with 20 points each for the North as they overcame a 62- first-quarter South lead. Nagel and Vaolik fueled late rallies, with critical rebounds and free throws shaping a tight finish.

Aincoln Web Seahawk Omaha Creighton Prep Pershing Auditorium Novi Hines Fie Sarll Kyle Handai Alliage Rand Halfvayrt Greg Nagel Bellevue Larry Vaeolik Mike Ashford Omaha Central Beck Wedd North Maculik Carl Vedder Linculn Elmore John Lajovic Keanny V Hawk Fedberg

World Series crown decided in indoor Columbus events

Team No. 8 defeated Team No. 4 in two of three contests to win the championship at World Series play held indoors in Columbus. Key events included relays and baseball matches. listed players include Jeff Barnes, Tha Vox, Mark Houston, Troy Gaver, and others. Medal awarded to championship players.

Columbus Family Jefi Barnes Tha Vox Mark Houston Troy Gaver Jason Porter Richy Chews Shawn Lous Joe Tychantre Chet Vahn Charles Little Deck Jewers Tom Ryin

Kansas football star adopts pet lion Sha Kahn

Kansas receiver Mike Lemon, a football star, has bought a 14 week old African lion named Sha Kahn. He says the animal is gentle with proper care but warns of potential danger as the cub grows, noting training and safety precautions at home.

Robert More Lawrence Kan Kansas Mike Lemon Mike Jamon Jayhawks Forte Pall Maseguard Nim Willie Willie Ahke SoUng Yeonie Lemon Sha Kahn Mtans Den California Lawton

Dodgers suffer fourth straight as Pirates top Los Angeles

Dock Tillis held the Dodgers to five hits in a 5-4 Pittsburgh win. Ellis extended his win streak to six with an early 3-0 lead before the Dodgers mounted a brief rally. Don Sutton beat out an infield single to spark two Dodgers runs.

Pittsburgh Dock Tillis Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Oolgers Ellis Don Suilon Dodgers

Shrine grid game pits North and South in Pershing showpiece

The Associated Press notes two all star football squads travel to Liovoli for a major Saturday grid clash at Memorial Stadium with about 20000 fans expected. South captain selections include Walton Gibbons and Hamersky while North captains include Harvey Pillen Parker. The North relies on Strong-armed Smith and fast passing, the South on ground power and air capability.

Associated Press North and Soul Liovoli Pershing Auditorium Memorial Stadium South Stars Lavsten Doale College Crete Darrell Walton Omaha South Mat Gibbons Omala Westside JJ Hamersky Lincoln Hills X Midland College Fremont Te North Ameniers Ted Harvey Lexington Jim Pillen Columbus Fakeview Roberto Parker Omaha Steve Smith North Plathe Mrl. Tenopic McCook

NFL labor dispute reaches critical bargaining stage

Washington AP reports negotiations in the National Football League labor dispute reached a critical stage after another day-long session among players owners and federal mediators. After a 9 hour meeting the parties agreed to resume bargaining Saturday but Ed Garvey union executive director said he remained not optimistic.

Washington National Football League Ed Garvey

Men’s City Golf Tournament Set Here September Seventh

JA announces the men’s city golf tournament scheduled for Sept. 7-8. First 18 holes on Saturday at Yar Berg Municipal Course, final round at Ellis Country Club. Open to Columbia area residents, limited to the city’s players. Registration opens in early September. defending champion is Sasfield.

Yar Berg Ellis Country Club Columius Eel Sasfield

Cedar Iowa advances as Kansas team falls in Legion tournament

Cedar Iowa used late inning power to win 145 to 540 in the first round of the Central Plains Regional American Legion Junior Baseball Tournament at Ralston Nebraska. The Kansas squad faced an early delay and a tough eighth inning as Cedar Iowa pulled ahead.

Kansas Legion Ralston Neb Cedar Iowa Fridwid Oy's Kan Central Plains

Sale of 2 S. D. race backs OKayed by PIFRA

AP report states Gov. Richard Koeip has reviewed the sale of two race backs in southeast South Ma ola and is satisfied with the new owners. Pro football score: WFL Exhibitions Oakland 41 Detroit 10.

S.D Richard Koeip South Maola Associated Press Oakland Detroit

NBC tournament losers bracket chaos in California match

An unclear NBC tournament loser's bracket event in California featured Hammond and others with teams or players involving Abera and Valle, while fans and officials faced confusion over results and scheduling.

Mets Rally to Beat Reds 2-1 in 12th Innings

In Cincinnati, Bud Harrelson opened the 12th with a single and advanced on a sac and infield out. Musty Staub lined a single to drive home Harrelson for a 2-1 Mets win. Staub's game winning hit capped the dramatic late scoring spree.

Mets-Reds Sincinnnati Musty Staub Bud Harrelson New York Mets Cincinnati Harrelson Staub

1924 Columbus Genoa baseball game described in Genoa win

A letter from Mel Fox Genoa recounts the 1924 Columbus Genoa baseball game played at the Platte area. Genoa won 14 to 0 after a scoreless start, with Tyrd Tianing and Albert as pitchers. Details include Janicek Vioning making his first start and Ray Seball's error allowing Genoa's first run.

Mel Fox Genoa Colmbus Tyrd Tianing Albert Janicek Vioning Pilger Janicek Bellwood Columbus Ray Seball Mining Omaha Des Moines

Cubs Acquire Tinning After Standout Western Year

The article notes Tinning pitched for the Cubs in the 1982 World Series and was Chicago’s most effective hurler. Columbus fans praised the young pitcher as the game progressed, with Columbus players offering high praise for Tinning. The piece lists a Genoa-Columbus lineup and mentions various players and positions, reflecting a locally reported spring or event game narrative with family ties and historical detail.

Cubs Ste Bo "Tinning Yanks Jack Smagacz Albert Janicek Bid Boelichet Olsen Ray Schutt Toots Kirscher Ed Murphy Spike Bond Feo Danicek Ebner Smokey” Gaver Tinning Unk Badura Genoa Battery Frank Towe Jol Spear Spear Eddie Shotkoski Ted Hardman Bernard Holmes Ross Irish Joe Christensen Genoa Charley Hickey Mel Fox

Stockton Leads Hartford Open With Record Putting

Dave Stockton fired a six under 65 in round two to reach 12 under for the Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club. Bob Wynn shot 64 to sit second at 13-2, while Leo Trevino matched a 63 to share third at 13 under as Stockton cited his best putting form in years despite a bruised right foot.

Wepherstield Cott Dave Stockton Lally Chi Chi Rodriguez OW Stockton Stockton Leo Trevino Bob Wynn Wynn Trevino

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