Columbus Merchants fall to Boelus in title game
In Gibbon Invitational action Columbus Merchants lose 10-4 to Boelus after Boelus ousted Osceola to reach finals. Wurdinger pitched a near no hitter through eight, ending with 11 strikeouts as Columbus had built a 5-1 semi final win over Shelton. Boelus rallied with three in seventh and three in ninth to seal the championship.
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Columbus Telegram
Merchants
Boelus
Gibbon
Doug Wurdinger
Columbus Merchants
Columbus
Shelton
Osceola
Wurdinger
B. Ohlman
Royals drop two as Indianapolis wins doubleheader
Pitchers Pat Darcy and Joe Henderson led Indianapolis to a doubleheader sweep over Omaha. Darcy worked five and one third hitless innings in game one while Henderson earned his ninth save of the season with relief in the seventh. In the nightcap Henderson relieved in the sixth to gain the win, his fifth against three losses.
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Omaha
UPI
Pat Darcy
Joe Henderson
Indianapolis
Darcy
Henderson
Larry Rathe Named New Columbus High Basketball Coach
Columbus High School announces Larry Rathe will coach the 1976-77 basketball season. Rathe comes from Sterling with a 14548 won loss record, and has led teams to a 1969 Class D state title and 1975 runner up finishes. He holds a BA from Peru State and an Education Master from UNL, and will teach physical education. He and wife Dianne have two children.
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Columbus
Larry Rathe
Sterling
Denny Bargen
Rathe
Johnson-Brock
Peru State
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Larry
Dianne
Mike
Molly
Col umbus Racing Cards Show Tuesday Meet in 1976
Racing card from Columbus lists eight races with purses from 1,500 to 1,800 dollars for 4 year olds and up and 2 year olds maidens. Notable entries include No Boy, Cuddie, Ecoffey, Burgos, Meier, and Retteele across multiple events.
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Igan- Bazer
Lintner
Matheny
Je - Slane
Princess Dawn B. Brown
Accomplish Express Baxter
Burgos
King
Jack — Bompton
Jan Anderson
M Meier
My B. Jackson
R Meier
Cat
Cuddie
Ina NG
Ecoffey
Jody R
Miss Whipple Burgos
A Meier
Furiongs
Brother Slim
Sally Magundi
Emy
Jim Wise
No Boy
Anderson
Masked Roman
Shepard
Letter of Justice
Hill
Fleet Navan
Meier
Christine Stites
Goodnsturdy
Hancock
Zippi
Compton
Will Rushmore
Nell
Peacock
Bettele
Paseo Eooffey
Crazy Bush
Maifred
Star Comet
Airi de Coup
Leonard Compton
Glenda Bar
Bellwood Dominates C-K in Duncan Invitational Opener
Bellwood pitcher Ken Navratil no hits C-K Planing Mill and wins 1-0 with a seventh inning run scored by Ron Trofholz. Navratil struck out 13 as Bellwood advances to the semifinals alongside Hooper. Oasis Bar and Ulysses post first round victories.
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Bellwood
Hooper
Duncan
Oasis Bar
Ulysses
Ken Navratis
C-K Planing Mill
Ron Trofholz
C-K
Navratil
Cliff Kapels
Rising City
Larry Ayler
Cooper
Jack Nasal
Lindgren
Wombo
Shelby
Dreifurst
Dennis Osten
Shannon Cole
Mike Johannes
Garrison
Rick Jirovsky
Columbus race day handle hits season high
Attendance 5,421, mutuel handle $416,067 on a fast track. Tamaray was disqualified in the third race placing Chestnut Chic first. Amnie's Man with apprentice Mike Day won the final mile and 70 yards race. exacta with Jetting Gene paid $270.30. Races resume Tuesday.
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Columbus
Tamaray
Chic
Mike Day
Colorado
Amnie
Jetting Gene
Joan C
Ecoffrey
Tony's
King
Antique Annie
Rettele
Royal Redwing
Baxter
Slane
Feminen Lady
Tupelo’s
Jewel
Nebraska
Sunset
Iowa Gem
Ringy Dingy
Errard’s Roxie
Rosie Redbird
Schoepf
Retteie
Burgundy Street
Anderson
Hasty Spirit
Kes
Bill Dy
Bazer
Lintner
Joe Duffy Jr
Shela Dance
Michael
Ecoffey
Melody
Longman
Miss Sama
Carrero
Quatre Blanc
Lil Jan
Holme Boat
Kentroublie
Exacta
Judy
Ima Fieet
Compton
Brown
Amie
Gene
Hill
Ip Clapper Belie
Matheny
byeDee
Vee
Fleet Rascal
Schleswig Holstein
Bon Amie Deedee
Awis
Tony Davis and John Lee in NFL previews
Announcers say Tony Davis may struggle to crack the Bengals as Cincinnati boasts strong backs. John Lee shows promise at middle guard for the Chargers after a 13th round draft. A hunting note mentions an upcoming waterfowl season with an estimated 60 days and possible point system.
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Cincy Bengals
Vikings
Tony Davis
Husker
Bengals
Cincy
Tony
John Lee
Nebraska
San Chargers
Platte
Central City
Ducks Unlimited
USC Sweeps Net Titles In USTA 21 U Conference
New York reports Bruce Manson and Barbara Halquist won straight sets to give the University of Southern California a complete sweep of the USTA 21 and under national championships.
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New York
UPI
University of Southern California
United States Tennis Association
Bruce Manson
Barbara Halquist
Whitworth Captures Patty Berg Classic With Five-Under Finish
Kathy Whitworth won the Patty Berg Golf Classic at St. Paul securing $8,000 from an $55,000 purse. She posted a 66 on day one and two 73s to finish seven under par 212, claiming the title and moving her career wins to 76 with total earnings of $784,766. Bonnie Bryant finished second with 215 and Jane Blalock was fourth at 216.
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ST. Paul, Minn
UPI
Kathy Whitworth
Whitworth
Whit
Post
Bonnie Bryant
Bonnie
Sandy
Jane Blalock
Sandra Palmer
Joyce Kazmierski
Judy Rankin
Joann Washam
Patty Berg
Camping Has Broad Appeal Across Louisiana
Louisiana offers year round camping with a wide appeal. The state features diverse plant life and abundant wildlife including birds and fish, attracting outdoor enthusiasts.
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Louisiana
Boulevard Lanes Night Mixed and Leagues Bowler Scores
Bowling results from Boulevard Lanes include Night Mixed with Jody Howser 199 494 and Gary Puckett 546, Scotch Doubles Ford and Joan Guenther 635, plus many team scores such as Shamrocks 781 and 2174. Columbus Bowl lists Sunday Night Scotch Doubles led by John Jasper 641 and Blue Pins high games including Jasper 233 and Ostens 229.
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Jody Howser
Ken Neumann
Gary Puckett
Yo-Yos
What Nots
Ford
Joan Guenther
Lynn
Randi Broxtermann
Don
Evelyn Birkel
Linda Labens
Guenthers
Ieabeloo
Roy Grossnicklaus
Lucille Birkel
Vero Cuddeford
Shamrocks
Dale's
Womens League
Rita Fuhr
Gay's Gals
Rointers
Don Peters
iPon “Sin
Keith Bering
Douglas and Lomason
Ann Brandt
Boulevard
Thunderbolt League
Charles Kurtenbach
Jim Swartz
Columbus
Lahare Lounge
Ted Powderz
Lloyd Ernst
Steve Richmuth
de Engquist
Ed Brezenski
John Jasper
Vicki Wilcox
Blue
Deanne Jasper
Mariel Griepentrog
Gloria Muth
Sharon Laudenklos
Brenda Novotny
Karyn Louvdenklos
Mary Christensen
Tim Wunderlich
Ron G
Red
Gene Kaplan
Wilcox
Jenny Freeman
Joe Karnick
Doug Johnson
Jaspers
Ostens
Griepentrogs
Grovs
Christensen
Charlie Jasper
Karyn Loudenklos
Judy Zostera
Mabel Griepentrog
Walt Junghoene
Rose Held
Harry Laudenklos
Carl Ryba
Roy Griepentrog
Dole
Ron Graus
Bill Held
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Columbus, Nebraska
Ron Ziola
Gary Oakeson
Mark Mueller
RBI
Pat Sackett
Burt Brazee
Champs
Sea
Larry Lenfeldt
Bruce Busse
Vergith
Hansen
Busse
Oakeson
Dave Lindgren
Mueller
Omaha Royals
Bicen
Brazee
Columbus Base’ Association
Valley Irrigation
Deane’s Diner
Hoessel Electric
1St National Bank and Trust Co
Camland
Franklin Life Ins
Drew’s Tire Service
Hartman Post
Columbus Federal Savings and Loan Association
McKown Funeral Home
H BI Hansen
L. Hadenfeldt
Stoger
L. Myers
L Hodenfeidt
Sie Shelton
BI Finney
Ellis
E— Ryan
Moeller
Ohiman
Sac— Sackett
Ee Los
Augustus
Tooleys
Bellwood Blanks
Journey
Schuyler
Clarkson
Weston
Wombo's
USC
Leonhard
Conoco and Repair Shop
Conoco
Elden
Gloria Osten
Deanne
Roy
Dave Zastera
Ron
Pat Grous
Dottie Anson
Rollette
Sharon Heesacker
Ladies Columbos
Progressive Johnson
Pizza Hut
Ardean Stone
23Rd Street
Nebr
Gibson's
Suas
Switzer Licorice Bites
Rhy
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