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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

4

Pirates explode past Braves in doubleheader sweep

Pittsburgh overwhelmed Atlanta 4-3 in the opener and 15-1 in the nightcap as Al Oliver led a big Pirates assault with five hits, two homers and five RBIs. Manny Sanguillen and Oliver sparked the attack, lifting Pittsburgh in a slump busting run and tightening their lead in the National League East.

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Columbus girls win big in softball meet at Clarks Lofthals

Columbus fourteen and wider gis opened with a 40 to 3 five inning victory over Central City. Pitcher la Breaks allowed five hits as Jill Hoge went 3 for 4 with a grand slam and seven total homers led the offense. Barb Rice added 8 for 7 with a grand slam, Sue Ieiser 5 for 4, Jeanne Czuba 2 for 4, Cindy Heiman 3 for 4, Becky Sutton 2 for 2. Next game is Wednesday at 7 pm versus Aurora. team is managed by Bob Jensen with coaches Jane Hoge, Nancy Regi, and Brenda Grubaugh.

Columbus Gis Clarks Lofthals Carel Ernst, Jr. Hogs Barb Rice Sue Kelser Lea Brooks Jeanne Cauba Cindy Heiman Riwerl Becky Suttons Cheryl Welser Kris Pelseh Lars Brunken Sue Marshall Aan Zastera Central City Heeves Jill Hoge Sue Ieiser Jeanne Czuba Becky Sutton Aurora Bob Jensen Jane Hoge Nancy Regi Brenda Grubaugh

Baseball Standings and Leaders Highlights

National and American League leaders feature Sturgell and Aaron among home runs, Melton and Killebrew atop RBI, with prominent names like Seaver and Palmer in the pitching and hitting charts. The report lists players from multiple teams across both leagues with tallies and standings amid a noisy transcription.

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Paul Rogers boots two field goals as Bengals top Steelers

Paul Rogers kicks two field goals but the Bengals outlast the Steelers in a pre season clash. Cincinnati built a 20 point lead in the first half and held on as Pittsburgh mounted a late rally. Muhlmann added field goals for the Bengals while Bradshaw scored on a one yard run for Pittsburgh.

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Smith Keeps Four-Week Lead at Pepsi Grand Prix

Smith of Pasadena extends lead for the fourth straight week at the 9250 AN Pepsi Grand Prix after collecting 127 points. Naslase of Romania trails by a tight margin as the race tightens at the top.

New York UPI Smith Pasadena Hie Naslase Romania

Paul Rogers still kicking for Pilbleburgh Steelers

Former Husker kicker Paul Rogers remains in the NFL, winning a regular job with the Pilbleburgh Steelers. He kicked 45 and 22 yard field goals and added an extra point in Monday night action against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Streamliner League Top Players Highlight Boulevards Lanes

Ursula Kresla led the Streamliner League at Boulevard Lanes with top performance. Dan Kammal posted 51 and Ann Beinberger 605 in series marks, while Case Power & Equip earned team game honors at 787 and 1 series best. Kroeker rolled a 214 game and 609 series in Century League. Gibson's team claims honors with a high game and 2058 series.

Ursula Kresla Boulevard Lanes Dan Kammal Ann Beinberger Case Power & Equip Tnuie’s Wry Kroeker Gibson

Nicklaus Sets Tour Earnings Record with 205163 Dollar Year

New York reports Jack Nicklaus, ranked No. 1 this season, has established a record for tour earnings in a single year with 205,163 dollars. The record surpasses Billy Casper's prior mark as Nicklaus leads the professional golf slate in 107k-plus purses and rewards.

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Husker QBs Know In Advance Who Starts Games

Lincoln based report notes Nebraska quarterbacks Jer ry Tagge and Van Brownson, both seniors, are first stringers and know ahead of time which will start each Saturday. Coaches decide based on performance in practice. Brownson and Tagge emphasize mutual respect and focus.

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Young American upsets in Eastern Open tennis meet

In Orange, New Jersey, Roscoe Tanner, a 19? year old lefty from Lookout Mountain Tennessee, defeats Yugoslavia’s Nicki Pilic 7-6 7-6 in the opening round of the $20,000 Eastern Open. Tanner vows to continue succeeding on court as he faces Australian John Cooper next.

N.J UPL Roscoe Tanner Tanner Lookout Mountain Nicki Pilic Yugoslavia Pilie Aiter Wittle Sale Tanner Tanner Sa John Cooper Younvat U.S Witbledon Ashigy Cooper John Ismail Tl Shafer United Arab Republic Roger Taylor England Spain Manuel Orantes Bob Maud South Africa New York Gene Supil Geaebner California Jeff Borowiak Bel Uied Tom Garman Seattle Allin Steun

Mary Hilger wins feature at Platte Valley Speedway

Mary Hilger of David City led from green to checkered for a clear feature victory at Platte Valley Speedway. In the wild B feature Warren Janssen of Platte Center and Jerry Reeder of Columbus battled for first before Reeder crashed a lapped car and exited. With three laps left a fan belt failure sidelined a late charger, as Dick Jensen of Aurora surged to win by a whisker.

Vy Flilger David City Platte Valley Speedway Hilger Warren Janssen Platte Center Jerry Reeder Columbus Fale Heeder Iverweat Schuylers Chuck Misek Dick Jensen Aurora Taving Rasuls Marv Milger Bob Medford Schuyler Tom Hichards David Mary Marushak David Milo Stadala Richards Dor Mat

Wayne Anderson tops jockey race with 100 points

Wayne Anderson reaches the 100 point milestone in the Columbus races as the leading jockey, edging rivals in a tight field. Willian, Strings, and Dave King trail, while Stallings maintains a riding lead despite weaker performances from others recently.

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Lincoln Auto Speedway A Feature Sees Don Styskal Victory

Lincoln drivers dominate Consolations as Don Styskal of David City wins the A Feature at Midwest Speedway. Wade wins Trophy Dash but finishes behind Styskal with Bowes and Teedey close by. heat race victors include Offenbacher and Bruner amid a melee of mechanical issues and a special California Powder race award given to Liza Jane.

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Three riders notch first victories at Agricultural Park track

Husker een wins opening race for Robert Young at Agricultural Park amid a 2,396 crowd. Joy Pacheey guides Golden Deed to a wire win as apprentice. Larry Turner assists Jeanie Baby in finale as MKM Stable debuts with Triple Springs on sixth, with Joe H. Meier owner of Miss Charper pairing Rusty Gray for a $79.40 exacta. Local stables Wiggins and MKM place horses Valiant Amber and Triple Springs.

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Golden Gloves director urges short hair for event

Des Moines Golden Gloves director Dave Vidler said long hair distracts judges and hampers vision, risking misread punches. The Sept. 3 card targets top amateur boxers from Iowa Nebraska Minnesota Missouri and Illinois.

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