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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1973

Page

4

Saalfeld Captures City Golf Title In Blistering Week

Bill Saalfeld won the Saalfeld city golf championship at Van Berg Municipal with rounds of 70 and 76 to total 146, edging Jerry Okrina who shot 75 and 70. The event also lists flight results from the Elks Country Club links and scores for multiple divisions.

Bill Saalfeld Ron Strick Wrst Gene Torezon Gary Jarkness Ghel Peitsch Kyle Theimis Paul Strick New Mike Mueller Mary Mick Lyle Don Holsener Frank Knox Ton Greenwald Irv Sterich Tigit Jerry Jilek Joe Tealey AL Matthews Nan Rite Kirth Bert Pokorny Kol Wykfeler Glenn Anderson Brant Dipper

Columbus Softball Tourney Heads to Semis With Local Rivalry

The Columbus Men's Invitational Softball Tournament narrowed to two Columbus teams Deana's Diner and Piegon’s Sport Shop facing off in the Wednesday semifinal at Pony League diamond. Pogue Construction and Kearney Co-Op meet in the other semi while Friday and Sunday results set the stage for the final rounds.

Deana's Diner Person's Sport Shop Pogue Construction Stromsburg Kearney Co-Op Deana‘s Diner Keen Korner Person’s Sport Behlen Manufacturing Barrell Bar Leigh Oasis Bar Feld Columbus Pony League Deane Peigon At & P Deano Keve Korner Extors Jack Steiner Tdeano Williams Viple Steve Anlogon Witney Keith Kapels Dale Ganka Glenn Losche Person Behlon Manufacturing Tony Zabana Gary N. Neer Georges Ken Navratil Ken Ioings Mike Dahannes Kearney Dunkel Dean Wade Jim Blessen Osis Merle Johannes Roger Wardeman Gary Trofhalz Bhase

NHL realigns into four divisions for 1974-75 season

The NHL announced a four division realignment for 1974 75 and expansion to two more teams in 1976 77 bringing total teams to 18 The two new franchises for 76 77 are Kansas City and Washington remaining locations undecided Twelve teams will be eligible for the Stanley Cup playoffs under the new format Four division champions receive byes into the playoffs while the remaining eight teams compete in a first round best of three series

New York National Hockey League NHL Kansas City Washington Clarence ‘Campbell Reachion

Moscow tipped to host 1980 Olympic Games

Olympic sources indicate Moscow is a safe bet to stage the 1980 Games in Atos CGY. The seventh World University games closed with a spectacular ceremony. US and Western officials express reservations, yet athletes expect Russians to run a well organized event.

Moscow Atos- Cgy Tiwré Olympic United States

Volleyball added at Aquinas High School for girls

Volleyball will join school activities at Aquinas High School for the coming year. Girls planning to participate in volleyball or track will undergo physical examinations at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Medical Clinic. Fee noted as $2.50.

David City Aquinas High School Fears

Donohue Sets Track Record in Canadian American Race

Mark Donohue captured his third straight win in the Canadian American Challenge Cup at Road America Wisconsin despite cooler weather. He set a track record by averaging 114.021 mph on the 13 mile circuit, surpassing George Follmer’s 1972 mark.

Elkhart Lakf Wis AP2 Mark Donohue Steed Donohue Copa Satturday Tourong George Follmer

Deane College Sees 4 Quarterback Candidates in Drill

Crete Nebraska AP reports four players joined Deane College football drills with ten returnees and three letters. Head Coach Ray Best evaluates four quarterback hopefuls and may rotate them in the season opener at Yorkton MD College.

Crete Neb Deane College Iead Ray Best Nem Apple Yorkton M. D

Dibley Claims Fastest Serve in World Tennis

Colin Dibley claims the fastest serve in the world after a six seven finals victory over Vijay Aniritaraj of Troia in the $30,000 Eastern Tennis Open. Dibley, an Australian, boomed his serve Sunday to seal the win.

Soutis Orange, Nut Colin Dibley Australia Vijay Aniritaraj Troia

Osceola Tops Silver Creek to Lead Central Nebraska League

Osceola swept a doubleheader from Silver Creek 7-0 and 7-6 to seize first place in the Central Nebraska League. Bob Prokop and Vern Locklan each pitched two-hitters in seven and six innings. Osceola also won a postponed game from Fullerton 7-2. Standings show Osceola 12-1, Columbus 12-2. makeup details for Osceola Humphrey pending.

Osceola Silver Creek Sundey Bob Prokop Vern Locklan Fullerton Lust Prokop Columbus Osceolla Ferguson EB. Kula Silver Creek Lockman Grosenteklaus Strobel G. Kula Kula Osceula Schuyler Hun Wey Stelard Fullerton Silver Crest Genoa

Vaughis capture scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes

Vaughis Vaughts won Sundays TV scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes with a 675 series fueled by 2H 271 and 200 handicap scores. Joe Patrick, Omaha TV personality, attended as guest. 15 couples earned special prizes for surpassing 500. Runners up included Starzee Krumland and Kudron Saalfeld and Anson Draper, with individual high game honors to Starzec-Krumland and the Vaughts.

Vince Micky Vaught Boulevard Lanes Joe Patrick Omaha Joe Harry Starzee Roxanne Krumland Dennis Kudron Sandi Saalfeld Bill Dorothy Anson Him Judy Draper Gerry Commie Czarnick Ray Marilyn Labens Starzec-Krumland Gary Vicki Modelski Ihe Vaughts Paul Betty Gottsehall Jean Narnik John Davidsholer Randy Judy Krumland Bowling At Leisure Sty Omaha

Taiwan wins third straight Little League title in Williamsport

Taiwan's Tainan City clinched its third consecutive Little League World Series title after multiple no-hitters and strong hitting. Coach Chiu Sung nat credited top players. rival Tucson, led by Ralph Lanik, said Taiwan dominated the final and outplayed them throughout.

Williamsport Tainan City Taiwan Sail Chiu Sungnat Ralph Lanik Tucson, Ariz

U S Wightman Cup Team Triumphs in Brookline

The United States girls won the Wightman Cup in Brookline Mass as Kris Evert dominated singles play and Virginia Wade led the British effort. Britain won two matches in the best of seven, but Wade remained upbeat after the Sunday finish at Longwood Cricket Club.

Brookline Mass United States Kris Evert Virginia Wade Great Britain Downesst Longwood Crixkot

Bills suffer same problem with new stadium

Bills lose again as preseason action shows familiar flaws. Bears hand Hills their fourth straight loss while Giants beat Steelers 29- A Jets rout Broncos 13-7 and Packers top Chiefs 21-18. Clock controversy and penalties mar refs.

Fred Rothenberg Associated Press Unifolons Chicago Bears Hills Sinklay New York Giants Pittsbugh Steelers San Francisco Jets Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs

Five win day for jockey John Rettele at Agricultural Park

John Rettele rode five winners during Saturday’s program at Agricultural Park. He piloted Sally Girl to $90.40, French Intrigue paid $8, Self Regret $13.80, Marine Caper $5, Bet's Robin Jac $7.20, and Ombria $16, on races including the feature Wesker Handicap won by Terrage trained by a South Dakota rider for a $1,300 payout to Terrage's connections. Attendance reached 4,910 with handle around $291,018 as racing resumes Tuesday.

John Rettele Anton Agricultural Park Track Hettele Sally Girl Fred Teoffey Join Alon Marine Caper Bet Robin Jac Sombria Bedsey Fae South Dakota Terrage Southside Jit Craig Jorgusson Waterloo Manuel Jvear T — Alsorey Decky Carr Elshore Valley Cheicey

Pensicks win in doubles action at Columbus Bowl

Rich and Ben Pensick led with series of 179 214 and 191 plus 63 handicap for 647 in Sunday night doubles. Keith Bernt with Dorin Wosny placed second at 66 47 171, followed by multiple pairs and high games including 235 by Pensicks and 245 by Inwict Sempeak, amid a crowded results page of pins and splits.

Rich Ben Pensick Columbus Bowl Keith Bernt Dorin Wosny Ron Graus Deanna Ryba

Morgan ties major league mark in 4-1 win over Cardinals

Joe Morgan fueled Cincinnati with a homer in the seventh inning as the Reds beat St. Louis 4-1. The All Star shortstop joined a rare group by posting at least 20 homers and 30 steals in a single season, while Brock of St Louis extended his own record streak with his 10th stolen base of the year. Reds starter Fred Norman earned his seventh win.

Ken Rappoport Associated Press Joe Morgan Dhalivtivs Sok Morgan Hteds SL. Louis Cardinals Morgan Nilsen Finane Auusto Louis Laat Brock Brock Stenty Cobb Teds Hred Noviman Cinelmaty Glants Mots Raneisco Ron Beyaittevane San Diego Montreal Aly Bigs Son Diego Randy Jones Braves Pirates Dave Johnson Atlania Pittsburgh Johnson Roger — Hernsby Cubs Astros Carmen Fanzone Chikago Houston Iranzone Rou Santo

Merritt Beats Perry At His Own Game

The Rangers pitcher Jim Merritt used a Gaylord fastball approach to outduel Cleveland ace Gaylord Perry 5-3, claiming he borrowed Perry’s tactic after a rough stretch. Oakland edged the Yankees 1-0 as Mel Stottlemyre allowed a lone run. White Sox split with the Tigers, Brewers fell to the Twins, Orioles crushed Kansas City, and Angels shut out the Red Sox 1-0 behind Hill Singer.

Frank Brown Vexas Rangers Jim Merritt Cleveland Guy Lord Perry Ixijans Merritt Perry Gaylord Sakd Merritt Sonk Indians Oakland — A New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Detron ‘Tigers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Ne A's Ken Holtzman Stattlemyre White Sox Tigers Detroit Billy Martin Carlos May Jim Kaat Bill Melton Brewers Twins Jeff A Weiher Jim Slaton Bewis Carlos Velanaie Orioles Royals Paul Blair Baltimore Kansas City Jim Palmer Angels Red Sox Hill Singer Luis Tiant Litt Stanton Singer

Nebraska coach unimpressed after scrimmage before UCLA opener

Lincoln Nab AB report says Nebraska coach Yom Osborne found the two hour scrimmage under game conditions discouraging yet noted encouraging moments. QB Steve Runty led a 65 yard drive, while Earl Everett drew concern for scrambling against top unit. Huskers open vs UCLA on Sept 8.

Lincoln Nab Nebraska Rileh Rahe Rod Schmidt Tony Davis Aass Osborne Earl Everett Mark Tiarmin John Selarra UCLA Zaris Huskers

Omaha shooter places second in Grand American Trapshooting

In VANDALYA Ohio AP report E Morrisey of Omaha Neb placed second behind Larry Gravestock of Amarillo Texas at the 4th Grand American Trapshooting tournament Gravestock broke 958 targets while Morrisey hit 36 targets.

Vandalya Ohio E. Morrisey Omaha Neb Larry Gravestock Amarillo Tes Gravestock Morrisey

Kansas team gains NBC finals

WICHITA Kansas AP Liberal Kan will be underdog Liberal against defending champion Fairbanks Alaska Moray night in the finals of the National Championship Baseball tournament Liberal won an upset 65 victory over second seeded Moulder Colo Fairbanks defeated Hs northern neighbor Anchorage 3 L

Wichita Kan Liberal Fairbanks Alaska Moray Night Moulder Colo Anchorage

King and Rettele Lead Columbus Races After Week One

Gaye King topped the Columbus Races standings in week one while John Rettele surged with a strong Saturday to pull ahead at 47 points. As Tuesday action looms, Beasley gains momentum with Ecoffey Anderson Barer-Werre among the leaders.

Gaye King Columbus John Rettele Rettele Tred Beasley Ecoffey Anderson Barer - Werre

Leaders cited at Boulevard Lanes in Thunderbolt league

Bob Hutich rolled a 224 game and Del Trithwasser a 565 series with a 208 in one game to lead Boulevard Lanes Thunderbolt league. Dan McDermott added 263, Loren Wetten 208, and Wetten Gleetriv posted a 914 game and 2.4L total as team highs. In Speed Queen League Lee Warner had 921 and 475, Jo Paprovki 549, Jo Soel and Jan Kamm 803 each. Deano's Diner posted 804 team game and 2,303 total.

Bob Hutich del ‘Trithwasser Servie Thunderbolt Boulevard Lanes Dan McDermott Loren Wetten Tanors Wetten Gleetriv Lee Warner Singleton Jo Paprovki Jo So&el Jan Kamm Deano

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