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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1972

Page

3

Rainouts shake divisional races across league action

Rainout heavy Friday scrambled AL and NL standings as Oakland and Baltimore staged late drama. Orioles rallied in the ninth on a Davis single and Belanger pinched to second, then Buford’s hit and a wild pitch sealed a 4-3 Baltimore win as Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland. Baltimore and Detroit tied for second in the East while Chicago remained two games up. In the NL, San Francisco routed Chicago 11-2 and other scores shifted several divisional races.

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Nebraska Open Day Stakes Won by One End in Inaugural Purse

Nebraska horses dominated opening day at Agricultural Park with seven favorites or picks taking early events. Tina's Brother and Red Typhoon headlined a strong double while One End captured the feature Inaugural Purse of 2500 dollars, ridden by Fred Ecoffey, with Kota Pal and Mutual Boy in pursuit. Attendance reached 3,005 as mutuel handle topped 159,495 dollars.

Nebraska Agricultural Park Track Tina RJ. Sorensen Omaha Jim Caddie Red Typhoon Hlk Marcy Ashland Dan Switzer Robert Colvin Ethan Larry Donlin Central City R.B. Lee Silver Creek Scony’s Resi Treteen Sulizer Bearting Flanenr Ardersons Huders Dream Tipton Sehen Vinsea Ecoffey Ca'ster Raphmar Dakota Brown Varny's Bay Tuplorg Davids Chandler Groove Move Hasty Iermany Royal Gayla A Techlin Luneeset Stallings Aulund Boy Lander Nancy Sir Thehal Beeres Armsviig Kaclly Correa Ran — Libs Mr. LW Kiss of Autumin Oy Vay Senasyay One Feather Iw Mars Exarla Aid Aljeddance

Leaders shine at Columbus Bow bowling night

Sheila Stone posted a 53 series and a 209 game to pace the Ballette League at Columbus Bowl, with Grace Vorce at 201 and 530, Sharon Heesacker 510, and Connie Kraycki 200. Other leagues saw high games from Harald Force 24, 581 series with Tony Hansen, and Dor George 224. Columbus Grain led with 2,604 team series and Wunderlich's 614 team game as Lutheran League peers posted strong scores.

Sheila Stone Columbus Bowl Grace Vorce Sharon Heesacker Connie Kraycki Roth Construction Jacobson Harald Force Force Ted Tony Hansen Dor. George Viedust Rich Stone Denny Podany CB Bar Leon Miller Frank Toufar der Beerbohm Ed Oppliger Dick Brekken Chris Kamenske Don Mathews del 'Triehwasser Noh Tlardy C. Bieber Columbus Grain Wunderlich Gary Badie Aim Gary Math Mary Wurdeman Roger Hellbusch Richard Bell Carl Schmidt Larry Beerbohm Viergulz Lamber Anne

Hit top scores at Boulevard Lanes weekly bowling

Sister Lucy rolled a 226 game and a set in Speed Queen league at Boulevard Lanes. Marlene Becher led with a 528 series while Neema Behlen topped 500 with 509 in three games. Deane's Diner claimed team honors at BOT with 2392. Gayle Mueller had a 223 game and Lloyd had a 537 series with 210. Craig Bressel and Larry Zulkoski with 210 and 204 respectively. Sahara Lowige posted a top team series of 2515.

Sister Lucy Boulevard Lanes Marlene Becher Neema Behlen Deane Diner Jo Thunderbolt Gayle Mueller Lloyd' Mst Craig Bressel Larry Zulkoski Sahara Lowige

Duncan Softball Invitational Slated From Aug 28 to Sept 3

The first annual Duncan Invitational softball tournament runs from August 28 to September 3 with six teams, first round byes, and games at 7 and 9 pm. Monroe Construction faces Duncan Grain, Air Force meets My Place Two, and other matchups set through August 30. Semifinals July 1 and the championship September 3 with a cash prize and trophy for the winner.

Lencan Sehulided Monroe — Construction Duncan Grain Air Force My Mace Hramsburg Manyoe Jbiong My Place Suguat Ne's Develock Platte Center Moaree Construction Dunew Eri Garrison Serond

Pizza Hut Girls’ Softball Ends Season With Win Over Clarks

The Pizza Hut girls’ softball team closed a strong season by defeating Clarks 19 to 7 to finish 1-0 in Nebraska Little League play and win the league tournament. Faith Froteluschen earned the win with Dodi Dittmer charged with the loss. Lana Schroeder hit one home run, a triple and a single, Brenda Grubaugh added a double and two singles, and Susie Heiser hit a home run.

Pizza Hut Clarks Pizza Squad Faith Froteluschen Dodi Dittmer Lana Schroeder Brenda Grubaugh Susie Heiser Vieza Hillib

Night of frustrating plays for Dolphins in exhibition loss

Miami Dolphins beat Atlanta Falcons 24 0 but two long kickoff and punt returns were nullified by penalties. Blaine Leigh's 62 yard punt return and 99 yard kickoff return were wiped out, yet Miami still won. Detroit Lions topped Washington 23 10 as Landry connected with Vastor for a TD and Jurgensen to Taylor for another.

Associated Press Alk Blaine Charley Leigh Miami Dolphins Kope Leigh theAltanta Falcons Leo Dolphins Falcons Weither Albany N.Y Detroit Lions Washington Redskins Redskins Tiger Stadium Greg Landry Tet Vastor Detroit Errol Mann Landry Clave Owens George Nock Washington Sonny Jurgensen Charlie Taylor Lions Miami Willy Dim Kuick Bob Griese Paul Warfield

Shelby Aims For Third Straight League Title

Shelby High School football braces for a tougher Crossroads Conference as 11 lettermen return from last year’s 90 powerhouse. Coach Jui notes loss of six starters but optimistic defense can defend the crown. seniors Rob Glatter and Mike LeTurk lead a veteran unit amid promising juniors and a spring-like schedule.

Shelby Shelby High School Huskies Jui O'Brien Rob Glatter Mike LeTurk AL Logan Mike Bock Date Linda Francis Koseh Brian Hopwood Robin Perry Monte Grossnicklaus Reg Nekl Steve Hiemer Dandiemer Ron Vrbka Randy Peterson Dim McKeng Gresham McCool Junction Benedict Rising City Monroe Thamecoming Marquette Bradshaw Hardville

Beman and Nicklaus Set for First Round Match Play Showdown

Pinehurst North Carolina AP Keane Beman refuses to concede ground to Jack Nicklaus as the U S Professional Match Play Championship opens with top pairings announced. Garbled text notes Trevino Weaver and others in action and McGee leading in the Liggett & Myers Open alongside match play brackets and sudden death ties.

Pinehurst N.C Keane Beman Jack Nicklaus U.S Bernan Berman Boman-Nicklaus Lee Trevina DeWitt Weaver Miller Barber Lanny Wadkins Arnold Falmer Don Bies Jerry Heard Len . Thompson Frank Beard Paul Moran George Archer Babe Hiskey Dave Stockton Bob Barbarossa Jerry McGee North Carolina Ite Dan Sikes Ken Still Dave Eichelberger Dick Lolz All Wiechers John Schrocer Nicklaus Palmer Trevino Barber Archer Heard Beard Weavers Omore L&m Beman Wadkins Stockton Hiskey Thompson Ail Moran Bics McGee S&m Nicklans Gary South Africa

Top Husker units to tangle today

In Lincoln Nebraska the top Cornhusker offensive and defensive units will clash in Saturday's scrimmage. Coach Bob Devaney says the main goal is experience and to identify the better players for the team. He stresses evaluating performers and building depth ahead of the season.

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Rising City grid coach envisions an interesting year

Rising City coach Larry Ayler previews a 2024 football season he says will be very interesting as the team aims to improve from a 26-1 record last year. The 9 veterans lead a squad with multiple listed players at key positions and a demanding schedule across September to November including Benedict, Hampton, Bradshaw, Hardville, Shelby, Gresham, Monroe, Marquette, McCool Junction.

Rising City Larry Ayler Meteus Dave Struebing Duane Jones Day Kuhl Dan Janak Jeff Plahn Terry Samek Dudley Lonsdale Ed Ralkovec Ton Haldeman Monte Seldon del Novell Doug Osborn Craig Buckbee Ralph Garrison Roger Topil Benedict Hampton Bradshaw Hardville Shelby Gresham Monroe Marquette McCool Junction

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