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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

4

Koosman Delivers First Win in Two Months for Mets

New York pitcher Koosman, 5-8, pitched a three hitter for his first victory in two months as the Mets defeated the Giants 4-2. Tommie Agee and Ron Kranepool homered, backing Koosman while Willie Mays was limited to two hits.

Neil Hershberg UPL Weiler Jarry Koosman New York Mets Jeff Hander San Brancisco Giants Keagman Rd Kranepool Tommie Agee New York Giants Koosmean Montreal Expos Cookie Dave Kingman Koosman Willie Mays Pittsburgh Atlanta St. Louis Houston Cincinnati Chicago Los Angeles Montreal San Diego Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Kansas City Boston Milwaukee Cleveand Oaklawn Washington California Pirates Braves Roberto Clemente Milt May Jackie Hernandez Dave Cashtree Willie Stargell Bob Robertson Lee May Reds Ross Grimsley Dodgers Haller Steve Henky Willie Crayford Gray Kirby Phillies Padres Kirby Billy Champion

Columbus girls' softball team posts 22-5 triumph

Columbus high school defeated Aurora 22 to 5 in the Clarks and Wider tournament as Lea Brooks pitched a seven hitter. Jeannie Cauba went 4 for 4, Barb Rive 3 for 5, Sue Welser 3 for 3, Cindy Heimann 3 for 5. Joyce Ronk, listed but not on roster, was among the players. Columbus faces Clarks next with both teams undefeated. Tournament finals set for Friday night.

Columbus Clarks Aurora Lea Brooks Jeannie Cauba Barb Rive Sue Welser Cindy Heimann Joyce Ronk Colimbus

Stallings Opens Large Lead in Columbus Jockey Standings

A four swing afternoon by William Stallings boosted him to a commanding margin in the Columbus jockey standings. Stallings expanded his lead over runnerup Dave King to 171 to 126, with Wayne Anderson in third at 107 and 20 points ahead of Terry Jartiea. In Roosevelt Raceway, the Roquepine Trot promises a rematch between Une te Mat and Cadavva Vresh Yankee after a nose finish in the prior international race.

Wiliam Stallings Columbus Stallings Dave King Wayne Anderson Terry Jartiea Tis Stillings Mi King Unelerseut Barnes Patterson Pacheco Westbury N.Y UPI Roosevelt Raceway France Une Te Mat Cadadva Vresh

Baseball standings and leaders across leagues update

National League leaders include Pitt Torre St Aaron May Chr Montanez and Phil 83 with 93 games noted. American League leaders list Killebrew Minn 8 Marcer NY 7 Robinson Ball Bardo Petrocellii Bas 76. Pitching leaders show Jenkins Chi 40 40 Ellis Pit Carlton Sulie 4585 Pappas Chi 13 1. Blue Gak 220 Lalich Del 21 9 Wood Chi Wn 15 Cuellar Dobson Palmer Balt 16 6 Sumter Gak aged.

Pitt Torre St . Aaron May Chr Montanez Phil Killebrew Minn Marcer Robinson Ball Bardo Oaats Petrocellii Bas Jenkins Chi Ellis Pit Carlton Sulie Hewning Pappas Blue Gak Lalich Del Wood Cuellar Dobson Palmer Balt Sumter

Suspended Atlanta police in Carty beating case

Three Atlanta police officers have been suspended after an incident involving baseball star Riew Carty and his brother in 1960. Mayor Sam Massell condemned the act, pledged a thorough investigation, and said the officers could be fired. Carty, an Atlanta Braves outfielder, claimed he and Ramirez were stopped at a red light when five white men, later identified as officers, attacked.

Atlanta UPL Tanta Talipemen Riew Carty Sam Massell Carty Aanta Braves L. D. Smith C. G. ‘Rner J .R. Melarchern Carly McEarchern Raves Massell Herbert Enking Vehich Massel Melavechern Dewsptown Affana Starlos Ramirez Gin McHarchern Ramiree Ramirez Smith Turner

Springfield Kings name Gary Dineen head coach

The Springfield Kings of the American Hockey League appointed Gary Dineen age 27 as head coach and general manager. He takes on both roles after the announcement on Wednesday, bringing a young leadership hire to the organization.

Sphawrun, Anes UPI Springfield Kings American Hockey League Gary Dineen

Duncan Businessmen Face Columbus in Centennial Softball

A weekend centennial kickoff features the Duncan and Columbus businessmen teams in a 6:45 p.m. game at Memorial Field Duncan. Admission is free as fans from across the area watch familiar names in an exhibition contest. Managers and rosters include Glenn Lasche for Columbus and Punean players led by Carroll Rudat and Emil Staroseik.

Speaind Duncan Columbus Memorial Field Hall Glenn Lasche Columbus Stud Met Lelmann Mike Yastera Dirk Tooley Decry Mieck Jack Valdiman Lyle Ernst Norm Laseko John Whitehead Jim Struebing

Closing In On Baseball Sluggers And Pitchers

Sport Shorts notes Willie Stargell and Vida Blue leading in home runs and pitching wins with tight competition from Hank Aaron Joe Torre Mickey Lolich and Ferguson Jenkins. Also reports Nebraska moves to legalize pari mutuel dog racing needing 45162 voter signatures for ballot inclusion.

Paul Ernst Willie Stargell Vida Blue Stragell Stargell Blue Pirate Hank Auros Bue Joe Torre Oaklard Mickey Lolich Lolich Ferguson Jenkins Nebraska Merle Bussard Nebraska Greyhound Breeders ’Association Bussard

Engel Leads Open Night Scoring In Corthusker League

George Engel topped Columbus Seow league scoring with a 247 game on 620 series as openings night totals reached 237 and 620. Individual scores included Hay Mieek Wad 222, Harry Carlson 215 and 208, Micek Construction 944 team game and 2,784 combined.

George Engel Columbus Seow Hay Mieek Wad Harry Carlson Fengel Wie Dust Maral Dey Dave Anderson Chae Gonka Bob Kloke Ifred Loonhard Micek Construction Co

Denver Pitcher Wins Local League Award

Denver Bears reliever Garland Shiffiell was chosen for the Alia Reynolds award as the pitcher who has done the most for his team in the American Association, according to league managers. Boaters crossing wakes are advised to steer at a safe angle. experts say the passage is generally smooth.

Garland Shiffiell Denver Bears Alia Reynolds

Cyclones begin drills as Majors reload for Big Eight

Iowa State head coach Johnny Majors opens his fourth Cyclone football camp with 91 players and 31 lettermen returning. He aims for the program’s first Big Eight winning season in 11 years, stressing leadership at quarterback Bean Carlson and standout sophomore Jerry Moses while rebuilding depth on both lines.

Ames Owa UPI Iowa State University Johnny Majors ISU Big Eight Cyclones Majors Iowa State Cyelons Otto Stowe Stowe Meators Senor Bean Carlson George Amundson Carlson Jerry Moses Woeterloo East Waterloo Prep Idaho Tsu Reggie Shoemake Kent State New Mexico Nebraska Oklahoma Tawa State Unis School Chiefs Grealer Hank Siram Willie Lanier Bobby Bell Jim Lynch Johnny Robinson Teads Marsalis Emmitt Thomas Jim Kearney Aaron Brown Buck Buchanan Curly Culp Jerry Mays Truth Mays Marvin Upshaw Rookles Hob Hews Scott Lewis Mays Jen Dawson Dawson

Devaney reviews Nebraska scrimmage as typical practice

Nebraska coach Bob Devaney described the Wednesday scrimmage as typical with sharp spurts by both units but lacking consistency. He noted all three quarterbacks threw well, though Tagge and Hunan had interceptions, and Var Brownson opened with a 4 yard gain to Kerry Lis.

Lincoln UPI Universit of Nebraska Bob Devaney Huskers Ceach Devaney Jerry Tagge Bill Kosch Dave Hununad Jim Anderson Joe Blatak Var Brownson Kerry Lisl

Scotus Central Catholic Shamrocks Begin Preseason Conditioning

Scotus Central Catholic High School footballers started pre-season workouts with 47 prospects reporting for the initial sessions. The team returns 17 lettermen, led by standout tackle Larry Fritz, a 6'4" senior at 250 pounds, while coach Puetz notes strength on the line and optimism at running back with Tom Zabana and Ted Wieser. Dan Brock illness delayed practice but is expected back at full strength. the Shamrocks open Sept. 19 at Pawnee Park stadium against West Point Catholic.

Scotus Central Catholic High School Jim Pudit Shamrocks Puetz Larry Fritz Fritz Tom Zabana Ted Wieser Dan Brock West Point Catholic Pawnee Park Stadium

Stallings Wins Four at No. 10 Post at Agricultural Park

Jockey William Stallings rode four winners at Agricultural Park on a Wednesday card, with No. 10 post producing three wins. Daily double paid $62.40, while Winners Reward paid $4.60 in the eighth and Prince Tullo paid $20.60 in the second. Attendance topped $2,700 with mutuel handle of $153,329 and notable claim of Mr KM for $4,500.

William Statines Agricultural Park Track Stallings Armstrong Princess Tullo Wayne Anderson Precious Imbo Mr. KM K.M Merlin Kelley Harold Allee Bill Lea Kem Reward Chatet G Ferlonas Getans Brown Bray Gracke Bev Imm Twhoolt Sassy Shelba Clalmizs Dyeer-okhs Ty Growiee Bootley Alla Quick Colemany van—Brackets Alla Kay Kieede Little Jolson Dally Devbie Luriensys Hinsiyah Barnes Pachecol Hi Heys Cheaver Chip Dre Harting Warren V Jan Baby Fink Bays Baby Fink Rece Clalming Syearclés Kill Gold Barnes Pacheco Miss Gelee Anderson Lacky Sue Apathe Bive Acepl Modern Sarh Hay Polly Fxacta Ance Putser Sill Furkenas Lottes Turner Navanette Ecoftegh Altoran Seyear-eldt Grissinssey fAisnoea Patterson Alsorey Jes Deck Codgore Meldy Charler and Water Eban Ihyace Mmulvet

Left defensive tackle quits Giants in unusual retirement

Jets former starter Steve Thompson retires stating a divine directive to pursue a Christian life, leaving a chain of roster moves across multiple teams. Giants' Ren Johnson undergoes blood clot surgery, while Tim Delaney faces knee hypertension and other roster updates ripple through NFL camps.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Steve Thompson Thompson New York Jets Jets University of Washington Tve Jerry Hi Baltimore Colts Hit Ren Johnson New York Giants Johnson Giants Tim Delaney Philadelphia Steve Alexukos Eam Denver Los Angeles Rams Tommy Joe Crutcher Green Bay Packers John Walton Roger Williams Archie Manning Cleveland Nick Skarich Tom Truesdal Ohio Wesleyan Jerry Sherk NFL Teamazlu Momlay Kiigtt Kansas City

Cardinal Rookie Back in Action

St Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Melendez was removed from the disabled list on Wednesday after suffering a hamstring strain. The return follows an August 2 injury date and a brief stint on the DL.

Cardinal ST. Lowis UPI Meé Léndez St. Lobig Cardinals Melenika

Chiefs strong on defense but still short on offense

Kansas City Chiefs enter 1971 with a fierce defense but limited scoring punch. Star kicker Jan Stenerud anchors special teams as quarterback Len Dawson leads the passing game while Dennis Homan and Elmo Wright contest duties with Otis Taylor and Frank Pills. Ground game features Podolak and Mayes as line anchors look to protect Dawson and open running lanes.

Chiefs Charlie Smith MPI Kansas City, Mo UPI Kansas City Chiefs Jan Stenerud Atenerud Ninters Lou Groza

Lakeview Football Eyes Arlington Opener on Sept 10

Lakeview prepares for first game at Arlington with 42 roster players, 25 expected to report. Experienced backfield features seniors Wayen Welgen and Paul Jazwick. Sophomore Jim Pillen backs up quarterback as he fills big shoes, while 13 returning lettermen include 7 seniors. Vikings schedule remains non conference.

Lakeview Dim McWilliams Nowiay McWilliams Vikings Wayen Welgen Paul Jazwick Jim Pillen Jale Ton Vandenberg Arlington

Krumland leads bowling night with high scores at Bowleyart Lanes

In Centennial League action at Bowleyart Lanes, Marl Krumland rolled 597 including 233, Jerry Kroeker posted 248, and John Kosch led with a IB score. Holiday Station posted a 19 game and 2,665 total as Randy Krumland and Mich Morgan starred in the Mixed League with 201 and 655 respectively. Verona Sehoept led the women with a 595 series while Bee Liners posted a 1,245 team series.

Jerry Kroeker Marl Krumland Bowleyart Lanes John Kosch Randy Krumland Gary Muth Jerry Hagge Don Semin Stan Gottschall Joe Kamik Joe Rucup Holiday Station Mich Morgan Verona Sehoept Bee Liners Nutrena Feetts

Giants Star Running Back Undergoes Thigh Surgery

New York Giants star running back Stan Johnston underwent successful surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital for removal of a blood clot in his right thigh. The operation was performed Wednesday and the player is listed in stable condition.

New York Stan Johnston New York Giants St. Vincent's Hospital

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