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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1974

Page

7

Jockeys Thrown In Third Race At Columbus Meet

Jockeys Jim Compton and Jin Cuddle were unseated in the Columbus card third race Thursday. Compton rode Speedy Annette, led the stretch, ducked inside and fell. Cuddie with Tiger in the saddle then took the lead and also fell. Both riders were hospitalized. Cuddie held overnight with lacerations, Compton released. Rodolfo Calderon rode the double. The event featured a $34.20 double payout and a crash-filled program across six races with multiple runners and purses publicized.

Jim Compton Jin Cuddle Compton Annette Tiger Cuddie Rodolfo Calderon Echo Bay

Huskers Home Games TV and Ticket Update

If you lack NU home game tickets you can still watch the Huskers at Madison for the Sept 21 Nebraska Wisconsin game. Dukeals remain available. The note hints at a thriller vibe while also noting Rico Carly returns to the majors with the Indians after injuries and a Braves past.

Yaka Deyak Huskers Ducals Madison Rico Carly Indians Carly Sareer Atlanta Braves Pirates Juan Pizzaro Lefty Pizzaro Carty Braves Jay Muma Schuyler High Cage Platte

Oklahoma stadium expansion bids to be issued today

Specifications for the University of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium expansion were released. The plan includes a 9,200 seat west upper deck, new press box, six elevators, a 1.30 seat VIP section and resurfaced seating. Bids open Sept 28 with possible start days later and priority doner seating to follow.

Walker Aes

Petty Leads Yankee 500 Entry At Michigan Speedway

Richard Petty heads the field for Sunday's Yankee 500 Grand National stock car event at Michigan International Speedway. Practice opens the Winston Cup windup in the 1974 campaign, with 36 starters to be set in qualifying on Saturday. Contenders include Petty in a Dodge, Pearson in a Mercury, Yarborough in a Chevrolet, Allison in a Vega, and Baker in a Ford.

Cambridge Junction Mich Richard Petty Alis Racing Vist Michigan International Speedway Detroit Petty Dodge David Pearson Mercury Cale Yarborough Chevrolet Robby Allison Alee Buddy Baker Ford

Fairbanks wins third NBC baseball title in qualification

Fairbanks Alaska captures its third straight National Baseball Congress championship defeating Boulder Colorado 7-3 after an earlier 12-2 semifinal win over Wichita Kansas. Jeff Ellison hit a grand slam in the final while Steve Kemp of Fairbanks earned MVP honors.

Wichita Kan Fairbanks Alaska National Baseball Congress Goldpanners Boulder Colo Jeff Ellison Si Bater Steve Kemp

Duncan Grain and Weston Reach Semi Finals in Duncan Invitational

Duncan Grain defeats A & R oof Shelby 11 to 1 behind Russ Hopkins five hit hurling while Weston stops Bellwood 7 to 5 led by Hakel as both advance to the Duncan Invitational softball semi finals. Semi finals set for Saturday Ulysses vs Cokes Pub at 7 and Weston vs Duncan Grain at 8:30 with finals Sunday.

Ulysses Cokes Weston Duncan Grain Bellwood A& BE Oof Shelby Russ Hopkins Fuchs Ken Scholz Mike Zikes Randy Peterson Ken Houderscheldt Edge Bellwood Hakel Wis Joe Schote Les Catlau Ulysses and Cokes Pub Duncan A&b Weston Pea

Chicago Fire defeat Wheels on national TV

Detroit Wheels sought stability and a win but Chicago Fire stopped their seven game slide with a 35 25 road victory at Ryerson Stadium in Ypsilanti Michigan. Bubba Wyche was absent for Detroit as the Fire capitalized on the situation in front of 10300 fans.

Ypsilanti, Mich Dan Boisture Detroit Wheels Chicago Fire Star Wheels Bubba Wyche Detroit Rynearson Stadium

Palmer shoots 68 despite missed two footers

In Harrison New York Arnold Palmer bogeyed early and twice misfired from two feet but recovered with a four under par 68 at the Westchester Golf Classic. He sits one stroke behind the leaders a group of four tied at 67 alongside names like Aaron Barber Douglass Ziegler and others. John Nicholas Trevino not competing and several players posted top scores including Weiskopf Irwin and Murphy.

Harrison N.Y Arnold Palmer Westchester Country Club Vanrse Temmy Aaron Miller Barber Dale Donglass Larry Ziegler Yo Ayas Pakier Nick Taus Bob Murphy Tera Walgon Johny Milley Bobby Nichols Hale Irwin Tom Weiskopf Gary Plager Lea Trevino Ziegler Harber Aaron Trniglass Tommy Aaron Dale Douglass Arnold

Oasis Ski drop toughies at state meet

Oasis Bar and Ski Lounge of Columbus fell 10-2 to Satellite Club of Grand Island in the State Class A Fast Piled Softball tournament in Grand Island. Ski 2-2, Mike Johannes hit two homers, Dennis Osten one for Oasis. Broken Bow exploited a late error to beat Ski 3-1.

Oasis Bar and Ski Lounge Columbus Grand Island Satellite Club Oasis Broken Boy Ski Mike Johannes Dennis Osten Gary Benson Olympia Hastings Kearney Dennis van Fossin Broken Bow Larry Ayton Syracuse Satallite Club Lincoln

Red and Gun group outlines October pork feed plans

Platte Valley Red and Gun Club meets at the Brown Derby to plan a pork feed fundraiser for hunting privileges. Advanced tickets available via club members. Project chairman Vern Polliska to lead. The group will enter a Labor Day parade float in Schuyler with the slogan Conservation Propagation and Recreation of Wildlife and its Environment. Bill Sargent at the Brown Derby Bar welcomes new members.

Platte Valley Hett Cel Ethic Moted Project Vern Polliska Schuyler May Conquel Bill Sargent

Big 8 practice notes surface across conference

Big 8 squads opened heavy spring drills as coaches reported eager players and early positives. Nebraska defensive coordinator Killin praised effort while Oklahoma State noted steady, dull-speed blocks. Kansas State’s Vince Gibson lamented insufficient push. injuries troubled Kansas. Missouri held productive sessions. Oklahoma Sooners to begin pad work and evaluate youth. Scrimmages set for Saturday at Nebraska Kansas State Kansas and Missouri.

Associated Press Monesles Tom Osborne Nebraska Killin Stillwater Oklahoma State Jim Stanley Kansas State Wildcats Vince Gibson Gibson Kansas Jayhawks Steve Towle Joby Dean Baird Twin Pile Calvin — Price Steve Elliott Missouri al Onatrio Tigers Oklahoma — Sooners Hoe Barrywitzer Kansas State

Lynn named assistant to president of Vikings

MEMPHIS AP report says Mike Lyn, who led an effort to bring an NFL franchise to Memphis, was named assistant to the president of the Minnesota Vikings. The appointment was announced Thursday.

Memphis Mike Lyn Wouoler NFL Vikings

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