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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1974

Page

5

Hunter ties 20-win mark as Jackson homers twice

A's ace Calfish Hunter notches his 20th victory of the season with support from Reggie Jackson who homers twice. Jackson opened the seventh with a 2420-foot shot and followed with his 26th homer in the ninth, boosting Oakland's lead in the AL West to 4.5 games. Other pennant races see Indians, Yankees, Tigers, Rangers, White Sox, and Red Sox generating notable wins across the league.

Alex Sachare Calfish Hunter Ace Nightnter Oxklanxt A's Vrrck Milwaukee Brewers Tuner Beston Luis ‘Tiant Reggie Jackson Jackson Jim Colhoun Hunter Paul ‘Lindt Hollie Fingers Kansas City Royals Pakewhere Cleveland Kansas City New York Minnesota Detroit California Texas Baltimore Chicago Boston Indians Royals Gaylord Perry Hiller Chacbe Spikes Rivo Carty Yankees Twinty Pat Dobson Thurman Munson Dobson Yankee Tigers Angels Homne Reas Ed Brinkman al Kaline Mickey Lélich Brinkman Roaline Frank Tanana Rangers Orioles Toby Harrat Kim Fregosi Harrah Jeff Burroughs Fregosi Burroughs White Sox Red Sox Bart Johnson Bill Sharp Tucky Dent Reds Phils Terry Crowley Cincinnati Red Hat Reds

Kirkpatrick's double helps Pirates defeat Giants

Pirates win 5-1 as Ed Kirkpatrick delivers a two run double in the Lith inning. Rennie Stennell, Richie Helmer and Al Oliver drive in early runs. Giants rally with a Maddox grounder but fall behind as Los Angeles and other games unfold.

Bruce Lowitt Ed ‘Kirkpatrick Tpittspurgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Pirates Rennie Stennell Richie Helmer al Oliver Oliver San Francisco Garry Maddox Gary Thomasson Gary Alalihews Maddox Ios Angieles Dodgers Chicago Houston Astros New York Atlanta Braves Montreal St. Louis Cardinals San Diego

Race for second in jockey standings tightens at Columbus

The Columbus races highlight a tight race for second place in the jockey standings. Moreno holds runner up with 48 points while Dave King and Kenneth Jones share third on 46. Calderon leads with 34, as Anders, Bazer, and others trail.

Columbus Dusto Moreno Dave King Kenneth Jones Rodolfo Calderon Calderon Moreno Jones Anders Bazer

Moses Ma Jone Signs with Utah Stars ABA

A 19 year old basketball standout Moses Ma Jone reportedly signed with the Utah Stars of the ABA per a University of Maryland source. The move marks a high profile entry for a rising talent in the national scene.

Basketball Washington Moses Ma Jone Utah Stars American Basketball Association University of Maryland

Victories for Fleischer and Kirby stables at Agricultural Park

Nebraska riders dominated the Wednesday card at Agricultural Park with K W Fleischer of Columbus and Jerry Kirby of David City among victors. Combat Bush and Echo Note led early wins while Jerry’s Royal captured the feature seventh, Randall Meier adding two wins aboard Buckin Bones and Ruling Spirit. Attendance reached 2,221 with total mutuels around 172,895.

Nebraska Agricultural Park K.W. Fleischer Columbus Jerry Kirby David City Fleischer Combat Bush James Bazer Echo Note Jack Everhart Blair Rodolfo Cakleron Kirby Jerry's Royal Kenneth Jones Silver Cyd Thunder Mog Randall Meier Buckin Bones Ruling Spirit Ruben Rufer Silky Sea Red Bart Lee

Wallingford and Muth Lead Centennial League Bowling

Larry Wallingford posted a 245 game and Gary Muth a 617 series at Boulevard Lanes to top Centennial League scoring. Wallingford added a 206 and a 68 3-game set, while Jim Bert totaled 601 with a 22H. Other notable marks included various 200s and 217s, with Daryl Thigle at 217 in the Nite Owls League and multiple players from Deano's Diner, Bordy’s Clothing, and the Leafling teams posting high scores. Women’s honors went to LoJean Morgan at 172 and Judy Krumland at 463, as Outlaws 723 and Krynts 1,988 led team scoring margins.

Larry Wallingford Gary Muth Boulevard Lanes Wallingford Jim Bert Bordy Deano John Jacobjtz Loren Wetten Ardeart Stone Larry Guenther

Rams Turn Around Under Chuck Knox Shifts to Champs

A critical look at the 1970 Rams under Chuck Knox highlights rapid improvements. John Hadl arrives from San Diego to lead a solid cast while veterans Olsen Dryer Youngblood anchor a strong front and backfield. Strong defense, reliable kicking, and depth across positions spark optimism for a playoff run.

Huskers Missed by Street and Smith Top 55 Rankings

Street and Smith college football ratings place Notre Dame No 1 with Ohio State Oklahoma Alabama USC Michigan Texas LSU UCLA Houston in top ten, and Nebraska down to after 10 plus 55. The piece notes Nebraskas All America candidates Humm and Davis and projects a big eight clash Nov 27 with Oklahoma as a likely undefeated showdown.

Street and Smith Huskers Notre Dame Ohio State Oklahoma Alabama USC Michigan Texas LSU UCLA Houston Arkansas Arizona Penn State Pill Nebraska Longhorns Ein Toybil Irish WSC Trisk Lincoln Sooners Tuskers

Omaha Nine Wins Over Towa 4 to 1

In a doubleheader the Omaha nine defeated Towa 4 to 1. The Associated Press reports Indianapolis swept Evansville in two games with strong pitching from Darcy and Eastwick. Oklahoma City and Tulsa each won, Omaha split with Town, and Denver needed ten innings to beat Wichita. At Forest Hills, John Newcombe defeated Ramiro Benavides 6-2 1-0 in the U.S. Open first round.

Associated Press Indianapolis Evansville Pst Darcy Rawly Eastwick Indians Iowa Oklahoma City Tulsa Omaha Town Denver Wichita

Osborne pleased with scrimmage amid spring football notes

Nebraska and Kansas coaches praised scrimmage work as the No. 1 Cornhuskers scored two TDs on L and 1 yard runs by John O Leary and Dave Gillespie. Terry Luck hit Chick Malito for a seven yard score, with Warler Monds intercepting twice. Dan Fambrough lauded depth, Al Onofrio adjusted due to rain, and Kansas State coach Vince Gibson cited long practice sessions as the No. 2 QB Arthur Bailey was ill.

Associated Press Nebraska Kansas Lincoln Cornhusker John O'Leary Dave Gillespie Yell Tom Osborne Terry Luck Chick Malito Warler Monds Luck AL Lawrence Dan Fambrough Opon Vince Gibson Kansas State Wildcats Arthur Bailey Gibson

Platte College Cross Country Opens New Era Under New Coach

Platte College starts its 194 cross country season Friday under new coach Jim McMahon. Led by Loug Prewell and a core of sophomores, the Raiders aim to challenge a tougher schedule across Minn, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska meets, culminating in the Region IX Championship.

Platte 1 Jim McMahon Bathe Hia Tom Thomas Dixon Rich Rubbe Brad Renken Doug Prew Vermillion Worthington Minn Nebraska Wesleyan Iola Kan Platte County LeMars Iowa Platta College Platte Ron Suggs California University of Nebraska-Omaha Adamson O'Neil Tom Nickolile David City Aqulinas Nickolile Bellbyood Aquinas McMahon Midland Haiders Tiies JeMars Towa Eugene Ore

Intrepid Aims to Equalize in U S Trials for Southern Cross

Intrepid seeks to level the U S trials for the Southern Cross in the Americas Cup. The wooden Intrepid beat Courageous by 32 seconds on Rhode Island Sound for a second straight win, though Courageous still led head-to-head 4-8. Southern Cross, a new aluminum vessel, beat France by 4 minutes 2 seconds in the foreign trials.

Newport Intrepid U.S Australia Southern Cross Courageous Rhode Island Sound France

Gablenz tops Cornhusker action with 641 series in Columbus

Gablenz rolled a 641 series in Cornhusker League action at Columbus after a 216 203 223 line. teammates and opponents posted high games from 235 by Corky Deis to multiple 200s including Zakier Ballon Hawke Wolpert and Davis. Cable TV led team shoals with 90s and Tark Bar posted a 2320 threesome.

Don Gatleny Columbus Ravel Corky Deis Jack Zakier Ken Ballon Bob Hawke Frank Wolpert Steve Davis Kuut Behlen Bruce Piller Bill Braithwait Larry Zyches Ervin Paben Don Wolfers Shoaling Tark Bar

Royals Acquire Leonard and Paske From Omaha Farm Club

Kansas City Royals announce deals to purchase pitcher Dennis Leonard and catcher Dennis Paske from the Omaha farm club. Leonard, a right hander with a 38? ERA and 223 innings, joins the Royals under American League rules as they reshuffle their roster. Paske is slated for activation in the same move as the team reassesses its lowest standings.

Kansas City Kansas Ad Royale Dennis Leonard Dennis Paspke Omaha Royals Lcolland Arnona, Association

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