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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1971

Page

4

Aaron Nears Ruth's Home Run Mark as Braves Win

Hank Aaron, at 31, moves closer to Babe Ruth's 714 career homers with two RBIs as the Braves beat the Cubs. He also climbs toward major career totals in runs and RBIs while downplaying focus on individual records amid a busy day of baseball across the league.

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Plunkett and Hill Shine in Preseason Exhibitions

Jim Plunkett impressed for the New England Patriots in a 34 21 loss to the Rams, delivering 55 yards and a rushing TD while Rams coach Tommy Prothro praised his poise and potential. Buffalo Bills rookie J D Hill exploded for 63 and 60 yard TD plays in a 55 24 defeat to Atlanta, signaling high upside for the speedy receiver.

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Oklahoma Sooners face big season with Fairbanks wary

Oklahoma coach Barry Fairbanks outlines a hopeful yet cautious outlook for 1970. He emphasizes a potent running game led by Joel Wylie and Greg Pruitt, needs on the offensive line, and the challenge of a tough non conference slate including Southern Cal and Texas before a potential showdown with Nebraska in Norman on November 23.

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Me Go tops oldest track mark at Agricultural Park

Me Go owned by Shada Stables of Omaha won the mile and 70 yards in 1:43 25 to break Thoughtless's July 7 1959 record. ridden by William Stallings the 7 year old gelding earned $8,052 from 16 starts this year with a 3.60 payoff. Sonny's Delight led early with Arian Ray and Great Commander contesting the Cedarmbus Futurity. Attendance 4617, handle near $2 million across 16 racing days.

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Pint sized soph bidding for QB job at Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State faces a quarterback race between Tony Pounds and Brent Blackman. Pounds, a 1,871 yard passer, holds the likely top spot but Blackman, a quick 155 pound sophomore, pushes hard with 1,138 total offense from four freshmen games. Coach Floyd Gass may rotate them in a rollout offense.

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Stones keep lead in Pro-Am roll-off at Columbus Bowl

Sheil Stone and Ardean Stone earned spots in the Pro-Am roll-off Sunday at Columbus Bowl and will enter the Pro-Am tournament on Oct 22 at Hollywood Bowl in Lincoln. Sheila totaled 556 on scratch games with a 622 including handicap while Ardean posted 2006 series with 627 including handicap. next roll off announced.

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Weissers Capture Doubles at Columbus Bowl Sunday Night

Charlotte and Howard Weisser led a Sunday doubles night at Columbus Bowl with a 632 total. They rolled 167 175 206 for S43 scratch and earned BA handicap pins, while Evelyn Muth and Darrell Janssen took second with 618 scratch and 60 spot slicks. Other top pairs included Doris Johnson and Morris Johnson 610, Sohn Rentschler and Sylvia Dubas 608, Carol and Jack Cider 602, Gary and Gloria Muth 601, Jerry Wunderlich and Theo Badie 596, Gil and Corky Cave 593. High games went to the Weissers 2H, Rich and Marlene Korte 219, Tom Cave and Frau Henderson 237, Barb and George Engel 218. Charlotte Weisser collected an extra $9 on a 7 54 split. Jackpot top games featured Gary Muth and Marilyn Labens 421, Gary Bagie and Corky Cave 41, Darrell Janssen and Fran Carlson 388, Jerry Wunderlich and Caral Zeitler 397, Mortis Jansson and Eve Lusche 394. No sweeper is planned for next Sunday night, with the next event set for Sept 12.

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