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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1971

Page

3

Tripsville sets track mark at Columbus Races

Tripsville in Tom Charlee stable of Topeka Kansas wins the featured seventh. The 5-year-old equine star set a furlong record of 1:18 4-6, beating Due De Miss’s prior 1969 mark while earning $1,100 of the $2,500 pot. Me Go and Sonny's Delight trailed as Tripsville’s margin neared a quarter of a long. Attendance was 1,512 with Beasley the leading rider of five years here. The day yielded mixed excitement among local fans and a large exacta in race five.

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Jim French Refused Entry in Travers Stakes

Saratoga Springs NY UPI trainer Johnny Campo announced he is no longer trainer of Thoroughbred Jim French. The colt was refused entry by Saratoga stewards in the Travers Stakes amid controversy over ownership.

Saratoga Springs N.Y UPI Johnny Campo

Allen and Jenkins among Friday stars

Philadelphia fans booed Richie Allen as he led the Dodgers to a 4 2 victory with a homer and two singles. The night featured another round of major league results including Cincinnati, Chicago, Montreal, Atlanta, and San Diego wins, plus Jenkins earning his 20th victory and the Cubs sweeping Houston.

Neil Hershberg UPI Philadelphia Richie Allen Allen Los Angeles Dodgers Rero Aller Phillie J. C. Martin Ferguson Jenkins Cubs Houston Jenkins Jenking Firel Cubs Mordecai Thee Finger’ Brown Warren Spahn Lee May Tony Veter Russ Grimsley Cincinnati Pittsburgh Perez May Dim Fairey Ron Bi Stoneman Expos San Francisco Marty Perez Atlanta Cardinals

Cathedral stars help North defeat South in all star game

North squads led by Cathedral High coach Roger Higgins staged a second quarter breakaway to secure a 64 to 11 victory over South. Howard scored 22 of his 31 points in the second period, setting a 20 point record. Klumann added 12 and strong defense on Kent Keckeway helped seal the win. Dick Hansen also played for the North squad.

Lincoln Omaha Cathedral High Roger Higgins Mike Ifilary Noward North South Nebraska Coaches Association Howard Jerry Clark Imperial Larry Seger Omaha Victoras Secon Bud Higgins Yanks Neil Klumon Columbus High Klutman Lincoln East Kent Keckeway Jack Johnson Dick Hansen

Saban Eyes First Winning Denver Broncos Season

Denver coach Lou Saban expresses optimism as the Broncos, featuring new quarterback recruit Den Corn Horn and a strengthened defense, seek to improve beyond a .500 record after a preseason loss to Washington. Key acquisitions Leroy Mitchell Roger Shoals Marv Montgomery John Kohler aim to bolster the line and secondary while Floyd Little and Bobby Anderson anchor the backfield. The 1971 roster approach centers on a tougher, more productive offense and improved protection for quarterbacks.

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Gabriel to start earning salary for Rams in pre season

Gabriel will assume a larger role for the Los Angeles Rams as the team faces the Oakland Raiders in Merkeley California. Pro coach Tom Prothro plans a bigger workload for the quarterback over the next four pre season games amid other roster moves and injury notes.

Joe Carnicelly UPS Roman Gabriel Gabriel Los Angeles Giaarientacl Tommy Prathro Rams Oakland Raiders Merkeley Calif Karl Sweetan John Walton Dennis Dummit Dummit Jeccy Rhome Houston Prothro Raiders Easure Willie Brown George Atkinson Mike Clark Dallas Cowboys Cleveland Browns Kansas City New Orleans Philadelphia Atlanta Denver Memphis Fent Miami Green Bay Milwaukee Chicago Minnesota St. Louis Washington New York Jets New York Giants New Haven Conn New England Buffalo San Diego San Francisco Baltimore Archie Manning Saints Mississippi Nan Pastorini Elouston Philadelphia Eagles Steve Alexakos Allonta Falcons Wallace Clark Alvin Griffin Jim Dugan Henry McKay Ste James Falcons Jack Clancy

Hill brothers switch places in links lead

In Philadelphia the Hill brothers swapped atop the scorecard during round three of the $150,000 Philadelphia Golf Classic at Whitemarsh Valley. Mike Hill opened 65 but faltered to 73, while Dave Hill again posted four under par, pulling level with Mike and moving ahead of Tosburg, Murphy, and Weiskopf as the field shrank.

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Cross Water Safety program enrolls 94 trainees

Platte County Red Cross reports 94 swimmers enrolled in the 1971 Cross Water Safety program at pools in Columbus Creston and Humphrey. A total of 256 certificates were issued focusing on Beginning and Adv-inced Beginners plus Junior and Senior Life Saving certificates.

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Red Sox edge Athletics as Peters muffles Blue bids

Gary Peters tossed a four hitter to outduel Vida Blue and the Oakland Athletics 1-0, yielding the lone run on Doug Griffin's single in the eighth. Blue suffered his toughest loss of the season, dropping to 22-6 while Peters improved to 12-9 and Boston snapped a brief skid.

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Promising 1972 Columbus American Legion Juniors Baseball Team

Rich Gave notes the 1971 Columbus American Legion Juniors Sea 501 finished sourly but looks strong for 1972. Returning stars Mike Valasek and Mike Aernis headline a deep pitching staff, with Lane etc. The article items specific season stats and player movements, highlighting Valasek and Weiser as top defenders and MecLaughlin as a versatile hitter.

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Colorado State Star Turns Pro

Colorado State University basketball standout Rick Fisher Friday announced he is forfeiting remaining college eligibility to sign with the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association. He leaves CSU after contributing as a top scorer and rebounder for the Rams this season.

Colorado State Salt Lake City UPI Rick Fisher Colorado State University Utah Stars American Basketball Association

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