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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

4

Gullett Beats Gibson In Cincinnati Showdown

Don Gullett overpowering Bob Gibson 5-0 as Cincinnati Reds rout St Louis 5-0. Carbo homered off Gibson, Foster added a two run triple, while Gibson faltered to drop to 11-6. Pirates, Giants, and Mets won for a split in the daily MLB action across the league.

Vito Stellino UPI Cincinnati Bob Gibson Don Gullett Wito Guillett Gibson Sever Innnings St. Louis Bernie Carbo George Foster

Midget Football Signups Set For August 23

Joe Krumbach announces midget football weigh in for Columbus residents at the City Auditorium Monday August 23 at 6 9 p m. All players must attend with a parent or guardian to sign a release. Eligible boys were born July 1 1957 to July 4 1981 and weigh 73 to 308 pounds. About one hundred youths join this Jaycee program teaching football fundamentals and sportsmanship.

Joe Krumbach Columbus City

Semi finals set for tonight in Columbus softball tourney

Tonight two semifinals take shape at 7 40 and 9 00 in Pawnee Park Pony League Field Clarkson meets Budweiser Fremont while Oasis Bar faces Mel's TV Local duel features Darrett Dubsky of Clarkson against Bob Verning of Budweiser Oasis and Mel's TV each lead in league with Oasis first and Mel's TV third after Sahara Lounge results Finales slated Friday August 20 at 7 and 9 pm

Columbus Pony League Fiebd Pawnee Park Clarkson Budtreiser Fremont Oasis Bar Mel Darrett Dubsky Budweiser Bob Verring Dubsky Long Branch Meering Hag Ehiensa0 Hamms Premont Jin Diessen Albion Oasis Elder Chi Bob Kapels Dyvight Cluny Mel Heimann Sahara Lounge

Kreins Signs with Baltimore Orioles

Paul Kreins, 18, who was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in last June s free agent baseball draft, signed with the American League club on Wednesday.

Baltimore Paul Kreins Baltimore Orioles

Game Commissioner Stone Resigns from Lincoln Post

LINCOLN Flora Stone of Alliance, a member of the State Game Commission, has resigned. He told Gov. Jak in a letter dated Wednesday, noting he will be 75 next month and detailing his long service since 1969 with a term ending in January 1988.

Lincoln UID State Game Commission Flora Stone Alliance

Televise Volleyball Match US Cuba From Havana

UPI reports that ABC announced on Wednesday it will televise the United States versus Cuba volleyball game from Havana as part of the Wide World of Sports program on August dates.

UPI American Broadcasting Company United States Cuba Havana

Mets win minor league title in Sioux League action

The Mets coached by Ron Novicki and Sam Prososki claimed the Minor Little League title as Sioux League leaders, posting strong marks including 10 adge and 124 total by jets runners up under Gerald Mancuso. Other squads posted records across the league with Tigers 9-7 coached by Savy Abegelon and Chargers 12 coached by Jimi McMeckin.

Mets Ron Novicki Sam Prososki Jets Gerald P. Mancuso Braves Howard Milburn Tigers Savy Abegelon

King Overhauls Stallings Lead in Columbus Races

Dave King rallied to close the jockey standings at Columbus Races, boosting his runner-up score to 80 points and narrowing Stallings lead. King still tops the season with 91 wins, while Wayne Anderson trails with 10 and Stallings remains ahead in some categories.

Dave King William Stallings Columbus King Lota Stallings Wayne Anderson King Will Anderson Patterson Pacheco

Royals Rout Oaks Behind Haynes Grand Slam

Omaha Royals thrashed the Iowa Oaks 16 to 5 in Des Moines as Dart Haynes drove in eight runs. A grand slam gave Omaha the early lead and pitcher Jin Rooker secured his first American Association win in a strong eight innings.

Des Moines Iowa Omaha Dart Haynes Royals Oaks Jin Rooker Kansas City

King King wins five at Agricultural Park in midweek card

Dave King rode five winners on Wednesdays section at Agricultural Park, missing money only in race four. Our Scamp won in race three for a $20.20 payoff, with Nova Deb $4.60, Salad Nights $8.10, Great City $7, Cineinmati Kid $10 capturing other scores. Jeanie Baby paired with Nova Deb for a $68.20 daily double, and Royal Love led a featured seventh with a five-length margin. Attendance was 3,139, with total wagering of $149,155 as six-day meeting totals climbed.

Dave King Eighlance King Chavez Vireot Relinie Tracy Gains Chuck Way Ee Davids Bratts Ghost Uncle Les Kina Ripcess Tullia Stallings Normy Wan Sleep Sugar Miss Parmerell Kureing Save Hay Pally Deily Amd B Malden Tveareklyy Pulse Dervish Patterson Grav Tommy Boke Dandy Dan Andersen Cabin Abbey Fane Zausashie Thistle Davin Chico Salod Neahis Merket Chavery Bernes Tom's Bay County Kiel Ceacia Sarda UAW Barnes Larry Pride Cuda Ollie Wi Rava Konishi Cedar Best Dee Seven Face Alkwane Syearnes Furtones Poona Faiys Jed Anderson Pol Elacinali Kid Hiaht Pachecol Schavery Ald Algoran Nebind Allengance Marvel

Rites Today for Former Major Leaguer Waiter Muller

Former major league outfielder Waiter Muller who played with the Pittsboro Pirates from 1922 to 1924 will be buried Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Louis. He was 7 at his death and was the father of former New York Giant outfielder Don Muller.

St. Louis UPI Waiter Muller Pittsboro Pirates Zion Lutheran Church Muller New York Giant Don Muller

Referee Signed for Stander Ramos Rematch in Omaha

Lew Eskin of New York will referee the August 26 rematch between Helene Ben Stander of Council Bluffs and Manuel Ramos of Mexico in Omaha. Eskin editors Boxing Mostrated. The prior bout last September ended disputed with Ramos claiming he deserved the win.

Omaha Lew Eskin New York Heleen Ben Stander Council Bluffs Manuel Ramos Mexicos Eskin Boxing Mostrated Ramos

Cowboys' passing game looks set to rebound this season

Dallas coach Landry insists the Cowboys never abandoned a big play philosophy as injuries forced a run heavy approach last year. With Morton healthy, Staubach rising, and a deep receiving corps led by Hayes and Ditka, Dallas aims for a potent aerial attack to complement a strong running game.

EO Rite UP Dallas WEH Toni Landry Dallas Cowboys Landry Craig Morton Roger Staubach Cowboys Laniry Los Angeles Morton Art Staubach Bobby Hayes Lance A Alworth Steggie Rucker Margene Adkins Gloster Richardson Wendell Tucker Mike Ditka Billy Truax Abworth Ditka Truax

Gymnastics Season Underway at Columbus High

About 45 gymnasts signed for Columbus High season with 12 lettermen creating a hopeful outlook. Workouts run 90 minutes morning and night. fall sessions begin in August. Coach Beck, newly elected secretary of the Nebraska Gymnastics Association, targets the Big Ten title. First annual state gymnastics clinic set for this week at the University of Nebraska. New event added this season, visiting horse judging. Seniors Tom Folsom Tom Olson and Mark Paorler expected to pace 1971 squad.

Columbus High Esperience Ron Heck Burl Barthalomew Chis Gymnasium Onlire Couey Beck Beck Chs University of Nebraska Nebraska Gymnasiu, Association Orn Tom Folsom Tom Olson Mark Paorler

Tooley Drugstore Tops in Weekly Swap Shootout

At Izaak Wallan grounds the Tooley Drugstore team led scoring as Malopek Shoes and Columns Rifle Club finished strong. Shotmn News posted 182 points while Thams Welding and Machine and BD WN followed with lower totals in the event.

Packers release Grabowski in NFL roster reshuffle

Packers put 1966 million dollar backfield star Jim Grabowski on waivers after knee injuries. Dan Devine said the move was necessary to prevent further decline as John Brockington steps in. Patriots signed tackle Mike Wynn from Nebraska after releasing rookies Mek McGarry and Lew Swain.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Jim Grabowski National Football League Grabowski Donny Anderson Green Bay Packers Dan’ Devine Gach Iit Grabowsk Ted Grange University of Illinois John Brockington Ohio State Alec Jack Clancy Curlis Jones Missouri Clancy Miami Dolphins Marv Fleming Jim Vellone Minnesota Vikings Mie Vodkin's Vellone Dallas Cowboys Wendell Tucker Dave Conway Tucker Los

Towa duck season opens Oct 2 with other Iowa hunts

The Towa Conservation Commission released fall hunting seasons for Iowa. Duck season runs Oct 2 to Nov 20 under a point system. pheasant Oct 2 to Jan 1972. goose Oct 1 to Oct (restricted). Other seasons include Hungarian Partridge Nov 14 to Dan 2, Quail Oct 27 to Oct 31, Tuffed Grouse Oct W to Nov 28, Wilson Snipe Sept 2 to Dec, Coot Oct 2 to Nov 20. Daily bag limits apply per species.

Des Moines Wilson

Ducks Unlimited Report Signals Strong Prairie Nesting

Sport Storts by Paul Ernst Duck Report from Ducks Unlimited says breeding populations rise with favorable spring weather and ample water. The July counts show Mallard broods hatching earlier than 1970, blue-winged teal and gadwall on time, parkland bread numbers near 1969 levels, and broader carryover prospects into next year amid abundant prairie water.

Elere Ducks Unlimited Alberta Saskatchewan Strathmore Tilley Hanna Wea

Gateways take Legion crown in Class A title win

Hastings Nebraska Omaha Gateways clinched the Class A American Legion baseball state title with a 62 victory over Grand Island. Pitcher Jim Benak relieved in the seventh to stop Tstander's rally led by Keilly Gibson and Jim Partington. Gateways advance to the eight-state regional in Williston to start next week.

Hastings UPL Jicome Grand Island Omaha Gateways Williston W.C American — Legion Gateway Jim Benak Larry Wetterberg Wetterberg Tslendor Keiliy Gibson Benak

Nebraska NSAA Football Rules Interpretation Meeting Announced

The Nebraska School Activities Association schedules a football rules interpretation meeting for 7 p.m. Thursday May 21 at Columbus Senior High School Auditorium. Attendance is required for those planning to officiate this season. A regular officiating mechanics clinic is set for Sept. 4 at Kearney State College beginning 9 a.m.

Nebraska School Activities Association Columbus Les Chamberlin NSAA Kearney State Callege Columbus High Starling Sussigi Oly North

Cohasset Tribe Wins Sanford Stakes at Saratoga

Cohasset Tribe won the Sanford Stakes by three lengths at Saratoga, returning $9.40, $4.00 and $3.20. Traboosh was second, Buck the System third, with notable results across Atlantic City and Arlington race cards including Delta Sal and My Secret Love among others.

United Press International Cohasset Tribe Saratoga Racetrack Traboosh Atlantic City Delta Sal Holme V. Toubletalk Rockingham Old Stoneface

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