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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1976

Page

6

Osborne says LSU opener is toughest since 1969

Lincoln, Neb UPI Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said the September 11 game at Baton Rouge against LSU may be the toughest season opener since 1969. He noted returning talent and depth, cautioned against early title talk, and outlined the 37 lettermen and key positions as fall drills begin.

Lincoln Neb UPI Tom Osborne Nebraska Louisiana State Baton Rouge Southern California Cornhusker Osborne Monte Anthony Tom Sorley Sorley Rik Bonness Tony Davis Davis Dodie Donnell Gary Higgs Toledo Ohio Tom Davis Ken Spaeth Mark Dufresne Ventura Calif Vince Ferragamo Oklahoma Bobby Thomas Bob Lingenfelter Steve Hovns Dan Schmidt Greg Jorgensen Curtis Craig Ron Pruitt Mike Fultz Ray Phillips Clete Pillen Dave Butterfield Jim Wrightman LSU Hawaii

Races at Columbus State Fairgrounds Friday August 20 1976

Thoroughbred race cards list eight races at Columbus Nebraska with purses from 1600 to 2400 dollars. Entries feature multiple horse names and weights across maidens claiming and allowance events for ages two to four and up, with several jockeys and owners noted.

Nebraska State Fairgrounds Columbus Beviah Matheny Grave Time Anderson Burgos Lil Orphan Anne King Patty K R Meier Ortie Prince Lintner Kimberly's Lad Cuddie Kid Dee

Curry ties for second in National Junior PGA meet

In Orlando at Walt Disney World Cathy Curry moves into a four way tie for second on 160 after the second round in rain. Michele Jordan Deanie Wood and Nancy-17 also near the top as Patty Pichon leads with 159. In Connecticut Dave Stockton shoots 64 to lead the Greater Hartford Open field of 144 at TPC Weather

Orlando Fla Colubus Cathy Curry Walt Disney World Curry Michele Jordan Fairfax Nancy New K Deanie Wood Lake Caanda Patty Pichon Aurora Colo John Cummings Encino Calif Hugh Vaughn III Hershey Wethersfield Stockton Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Jaycees

Punt Pass and Kick contest returns nationwide next month

More than a million boys and girls are expected to register at Ford dealerships through September 10 for the 16th annual PP and K competition. Budgets, ages 8 to 13, no fee, no body contact, and a tips book aid first registration. Local winners progress through six levels to district and national championships.

Ford Ford Dealers of America National Football League Pp&k United States Pp&e America William P. Benton Ford Moor Company Ford Division Houston Pittsburgh National Football Conference

Columbus Merchants Rally To Beat Gibbon In Tourney

A six run fourth inning and solo homers by Ron Ziola and Dave Lindgren propelled Columbus Merchants to an 8-5 win over host Gibbon in the Gibbon Invitational. Columbus advances to face Shelton or Smith Center next.

Gibbon Ron Ziola Dave Lindgren Columbus Merchants Burt Brazee Shelton Smith Center Kan

Osceola Clinches Bicentennial Title With 15-6 Win Over Seward

Osceola blasted Seward 15 to 6 to clinch the Bicentennial League Championship in the final game of a two game series. Bob Parminter hit a three run homer in the second as Bill Parminter earned the win with six hits allowed. Osceola collected 15 hits led by Parminter Stallings Houderscheldt and Prokup. Osceola advances to semi finals against Boelus while Seward sees its season end.

Osceola Bob Parminter Seward Bill Parminter Dittman Weber Brad Stallings Houderscheldt Prokup

Favorites day at Columbus races yields top payout

A heat soaked crowd of 3,061 watched favorites win key races at Columbus downs. Napier Brothers owned Tally Namin paid 17 20 after Ner vewracking and John Pensick’s Johnie Fleet paid 8 20 in race four. Allen Hill and Fred Ecoffey rode two winners as total betting topped 219 404, beating last year’s 213 854.

Columbus Mr. Zig Tally Namin Napier Brothers Bellwood John Pensick Johnie Fleet Marine Flyer R.E. Lee Silver Creek Allen Hill Fred Ecoffey Ecoftey Kelly's Rettele Miewitt Hs Ben Idobe Gore Rt Iron Man Baxter

Tough defense lifts Rams as Cathy near Junior PGA at Disney World

In Los Angeles, the Rams ranked second in NFL total defense behind Minnesota and first in scoring defense, allowing 135 points in 14 games. Cathy Curry is competing in the National Junior PGA championships at Walt Disney World in Orlando, trailing by one stroke. Bill Curry notes Ed Kavanaugh is Del Rio Country Club manager in Modesto, where Cathy played recently. John Sanders named Nebraska assistant baseball coach after two years at Arizona Western College. he previously coached at Chemeketa Community College and Northern Colorado.

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Youth Games Open Nine to Fifteen Basketball Start

Boston hosts the 10th United States Youth Games opening ceremonies with a parade of 1,000 athletes and bands. Basketball begins tonight at Tufts University with other sports set for Medford campus over five days.

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