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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1974

Page

6

Jockeys Thrown In Third Race On Columbus Card

In the third race Jin Compton and Jim Cuddle were unseated from their mounts during the Columbus card. Speedy Annelle led but ducked inside and caused Compton to fall, followed by Tiger with Cuddie taking the lead and also falling. Both riders hospitalized with lacerations, Compton released after overnight observation. Rodolfo Calderon rode both ends of the double, paying $34.20.

Jin Compton Jim Cuddle Compton Annelle Tiger Cuddie Rodalfo Calderon Beras Echo Bay Vyack

Stort Storts Yaka Deyak Thriller Preview and player moves

The column sketches ticket options for Nebraska at Wisconsin on Sept 24 and notes player moves. Hico Carty returns to the majors with the Tedians after earlier injury plagued seasons, and Juan Pizzato joins the Pirates with Fizara in Mexican League play. Jay Mura eyed for Platte College basketball boss, river water concerns noted, and a rundown of autumn racing and local sports chatter follows.

Yaka Deyak Ruskers Madison Hico Carty Tedians Carty Avanta Braves Pirates Juan Pizzato Lefty Fizara Pizzaro Braves Seryice Jay Mura Schuyler High Cage Platte

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium expansion bids to be issued

Bids for Oklahoma University's Memorial Stadium renovation were to be issued today in Norman. The plan adds a 21 seat upper deck, a new west side press box, six elevators, and a 1 000 seat VIP section with seat resurfacing. Bids open Sept 28 with possible start ten days after.

Walker

Fairbanks claims third NBC baseball crown

Fairbanks Alaska wins a third consecutive National Baseball Congress title by defeating Boulder Colorado 7-5 in the final after a 12-2 semi final win over Wichita Kansas. Jeff Ellison hit a grand slam to spark the Goldpanners in the deciding game and Steve Kemp was named tournament MVP.

Wichita Kaw API Fairbanks Alaska National Baseball Congress Goldrunners Nain Fairbanks Boulder Colo Jeff Ellison Goldpanners Boultier Steve Kemp

Duncan Grain and Weston Reach Softball Semi finals

Weston and Duncan Grain posted wins to advance to the unten Invitational semis. On Thursday Weston beat Bellwood 75 with Hakel winning and Joe Scholz losing. Duncan Grain defeated A&B 11-1 as Hopkins Fuchs Scholz and Zikes led the scoring. Semi finals set for Saturday Ulysses versus Cokes Pub at 7 and Weston versus Duncan Grain at 8:30. Final on Sunday.

Duncan Grain Weston Shelby Truss Hopkins al Fuchs Ken Scholz Mike Zikes Randy Peterson Ken Houderscheldt Edge Bellwood Hakel Joe Scholz Les Cattan Bellwood Ulysses and Cokes Pub of Thonean Weston End A&b

Chicago Fire Stop Wheels In TV Thriller

Chicago Fire defeated Wheels 25 to 23 at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti on national TV. Detroit Wheels failed to gain stability or security with a sixth straight road loss as Bubba Wyche was absent.

Ypsilanti Mich Gap Dan Boisture Detroit Wheels Chicago Fire Star Wheels Bubba Wyche Heal Detroit Rynear- Son

Palmer shoots 68 despite two missed two-foot putts

Arnold Palmer carded a 68 at the Westchester Golf Classic despite a two-foot pull and a later inner pull that spoiled a potential lead. He birdied six of his last ten holes and finished one behind a group tied at 67, as Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson joined him at 68 in a crowded first round.

Harrison N.Y Arnold Palmer Westchester Country Club Tommy Aaron Miller Barber Dale Douglass Larry Ziegler Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bob Murphy Tom Watson Johnny Miller Bobby Nichols Hale Irwin Tom Weiskopf Gary Player Lee Trevino Ziegler Barber Aaron Thouglass Miler Barber Azricki Palmer Bruce Crampton Mason Rudolph Dan Sikes Larry Hinson Doho Lister Dim) Wiechers Rod Funseth Dack Nicklaes Detry McGee

Oasis and Ski suffer defeats at state Class A softball

Oasis Bar and Ski Lounge of Columbus lose in Grand Island. Satellite Club of Grand Island defeats Oasis 10 to 8. Broken Bow edges Ski 3 to 2 after ninth inning. Mike Johannes hits two homers for Oasis and Dennis Osten adds one. Gary Benson takes the loss. Ski faces winner of Syracuse and Satellite Club with a 1 pm game time.

Oasis Bar and Ski Lounge Columbus Grand Island Oof “Grand Islards Oasis Broken Bow Ski Mike Johannes Dennis Osten Gary Benson Olympia Hastings Kearney van Fosse Josef Larry Ayler Syracuse Lincoln Apm

Rod and Gun group plans October pork feed at Brown Derby

The Plalle Valley Rod and Gun Club met at the Brown Derby and outlined a pork feed for October with advanced tickets sold by members. The event supports a land release project to grant hunting privileges for club members, chaired by Vern Pedliska. The group will enter a foal in Schuyler Labor Day parade under the slogan Conservation Propagation and Recreation of Wildlife and its Environment. Members number about $2 sportsmied and inquiries may be directed to Bill Sargent at the Brown Derby Tar.

Plalle Valley Bill Sargent

Big Eight open pads as coaches push for early edge

Big Eight coaches directed first spring practices with focus on fundamentals and depth. Nebraska’s Monte Kiffin seeks a middle guard and right tackle while Oklahoma State’s Jim Stanley notes full effort with some soreness. Kansas State and Kansas players show uneven intensity amid injuries plaguing Kansas, and Missouri’s Al Onotrio calls practice excellent as teams prepare for Saturday scrimmages at Nebraska, Kansas State, Kansas, and Missouri.

Associated Press Monte Kiffin Tom Osborne Nebraska Killin Stillwater Omahoma Vince Olina Glason Kansas Jayhawks Steve Towle Dean Baird Don Pile Calvin Price Steve Elliott Missouri al Onotrio Tigers Oklahoma Sooners Barry Wilzer Kansas State Kansas Kea

Lynn named assistant to the president of Vikings

Promoter Mike Lynn, who once led an effort to bring an NFL franchise to Memphis, is appointed assistant to the president of the Minnesota Vikings, per a Thursday report. The move positions Lynn within the Vikings organization after his earlier bid unsuccessful.

SEA Ine Mike Lynn Memphis Minnesota Vikings

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