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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1971

Page

5

Tempers flare in NL clashes and benches clear

Monday night baseball in the National League saw two skirmishes. Dodgers Astros and Phillies Pirates incidents led to ejections and suspensions, while other NL games featured Cincinnati San Diego and Montreal Chicago results.

Astros Los Angeles Burgers Miladelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Greelion Fang Astrodome Konnybrook Dodgers Willie Crawford Jack Eliott

Willie Harper Turns From College Reluctance to Gridiron Success

Willie Harper, initially hesitant about college, ends up thriving at Nebraska after following mentor Thorson. A former Toledo Swot High star, he moved from basketball to football and earned sophomore of the year honors and the Outstanding Lineman Award at the Orange Bowl effort. Off the field he worked jobs from gas station to police patrolman, and even helped tackle a marijuana grow operation found behind a house.

Charlie Smith Wester Wincoln UPL Willie Harper University of Nebraska Brooks Willie Uncle Sam Harper Toledo Thorson Nebraska the &i Mipounder Jeper Jo Ln Wille Lincoln Tim

Senior Amateur Golf Championship Qualifying Across U S

Senior amateur golfers begin sectional qualifying for the United States Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship at 38 locations nationwide on Sept. Finals feature senior players including eight-year-old competitors and will be played at Sunnybrook Country Club in Plymouth Meeting Pennsylvania on Sept 24.

New York UPI United States Golf Association Sunnybrook Cott Cluty Viymouth

Harris Assumes Duties as Swedish Hockey Manager

Hilly Harris, an 11 year veteran of the National Mockey league, arrived in Coteborg Sweden to assume duties as Manager of the Swedish National Toe Hockey Tenn.

Harris Coteborg Sweden Hilly Harris Money Toe Hockuy Tenn

Schuyler Prepares Deep 12 Man Football Squad for Season

Schuyler enters the season with 12 lettermen led by veteran coach Fred Arnold. Key returnees include seniors Moyers Pelan Svoboda and Gerrard plus several juniors and sophomores who show promise. Warriors eye Central Ten play after a 3-6 record last year with a slate at Wahoo Blair Seward Columbus York Crete and other foes.

Schuyler Will Ludvark Ssi Nieh Grid Fred Arnold Monogram Witttees Mike Moyers Lynn Pelan Dick Svoboda Vocella Chi Fricke Doug Mayhe John Gerrard John Tees Fred Salis Jay Skarda Lesley Wolfe Rick Perrin Mark Bosh Steve Coufal Mike Krinohlayek Lorry Coufal Sidney Gareth Fred Hoppe Duane Kroeger Rudy Novacek Lindsey Stark Jay Davidson John DeBower John Dufek Bsave Faltys Raymond Hearman Jeff Thouda Steve Korrach Jay Krooy Handy Novak Rodney Perrin Bill Shanahan Terry Wells The Warriors Wahoo Central City Blair David City Seward Cohhabus Scatus Albion York Crete

Barnes moves to tie for fourth in Columbus standings

Terry Barnes became the fifth jockey to surpass the 1-point mark at Columbus races, boosting his total to 107 points and tying him with Alan Patterson for fourth place in the standings. Other names listed include WoPS Vy Stallings, King, We Anderson, Patterson, Pacheco, and Kenlfey in the eventful leaderboard.

Terry Barnes Columbus Tarries Alan Patterson Wops Vy Stallings King Ai Fo We Anderson Barnes Patterson Ie Pacheco Kenlfey Ata

Gopher coach faces pressure as Minnesota votes on season hopes

Murray Warmath faces a pivotal year as the Gophers pursue a conference title and Rose Bowl bid. The team is reshuffled by injuries with senior quarterback Craig Curry and captain Bill Light leading an offense, while defensive depth and personnel changes test the squad.

Minneapolis LPH Murray Warmath University of Minnesota Warmath Gophers Goble Gophers Craig Curry Mae Big Ten Bill Light Fine Packer Ernie Cook Doug Kingshfor Alo Warimath Soph Cook John King Roly Morgan Leavis Clare Serialis

Jets season may end before it starts as Namath and Snell injured

United Press International reports the New York Jets face a troubled preseason with key players Namath and Snell hurt. A 21-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs left New York with a likely slim chance for a fast start as Snell undergoes further tests for a damaged knee after a hard hit.

United Press International New York Jets Joe Namath Matt Snell Kansas City Chiefs Jets New Yorkers Snell Willie Lanier Caesar Belser New York Woodall Bob Davis Kansas City Len Dawson Namath Dawson Taylor Ed Podolsk Chiefs Larry Grantham Quarerback Mike Livingston Bobby Towfield Dallas Cowboys Forrest Grey Gregg Margene Adkins Mel Renfro Cowboys Tom Jones South Dakota State Sam Adams Prairie View A&m

First Annual Bicycle Grand Prix Holds Columbus Family Event

The Columbus Family hosted the first annual Bicycle Grand Prix with races in three age groups. In the 7-8 year group King Hoge beat Steve Siedlik, while eight riders entered the event. In the 9-10 preliminaries Mike Itice beat Mike Rambour and Caris Saalfeld, and Ricky Ebel defeated Mike Siedlik and David Korerk. In the final Mike Rice led all six laps to win, Chris Woerner was second, Ricky Ebel third. Greg Rice won the 11-12 pro with George Rambour close behind for second and David Korcek in third. Trophies awarded for first and second in each age group. plans for another race next year.

Columbus Family King Hoge Steve Siedlik Nope Maltive Mike Itice Mike Rambour Caris Saalfeld Ricky Ebel Fias Vei

Royals fall 6 to 3 as Indianapolis tops Qinaha late

In American Association action Monday night Sonny Teuberle hit a three run homer in the third for OMATA tops in a 83 win over Qinaha. AL Craiford added RBI on two singles and a triple. It opened the last four game series of the 1971 season.

Omata Tomer Sonny Teuberle AL Craiford Indianapolis Qinaha Crawford RBI

Osceola Bulldogs Face Tough 196? Football Schedule

Osceola enters season after a 9-6 mark. Coach Gary Workman fields ten lettermen led by QB Steve Tenizes and linemen Randy Neujatz and Roger Augustin. Season opens Sept 10 at North Loup-Scotia, with key trips to Stromsbury and other tests on the slate.

Osceloa Gary Workman Osceola Bulldogs Workman North Loup- Scotia Paane Stromsbury Bulldogs Steve Tenizes Randy Neujatz Roger Augustin Steve Kumpf Mark "Tonniges Bill Peterson Rad Johansen Chris Hayes Mika Johnston Jin Carlson Collin McKeag Monty Jones Steve Monson North Loup-Scotia Clarks Oel Extword Henderson Silver Creek A Polk Palmer Genoa

Fishing Report Highlights Platte Loup Country Sport

Gene Kneifel reports improved fishing with catfish still strong in the Platte and Loup rivers. Walleye are popular at Lake North and the failrace park near Genoa. minnows and liver remain top catfish bait amid scarce nightcrawlers shipped from Canada. Notable catches include Mrs. Elsie Winkler with a big walleye at Lake North.

Gene Kneifel Gence Minna Mart Platte Loup Lake, North Failrace Park Genoa Canada Elsie Winkler Lake North Barney Novicki Gene Teak Bill Brandt Bill Kuimmetz Larry Pallas Don Tim Kneifel Silver Creek Gene

Mark Joseph Wins at Toutevard Greens Miniature Golf

Mark Joseph captures championship flight with a 13 under par score of 153 in the third annual Toutevard Greens event. Ralph Tinings is runner up at 156, while Mike McMeckin wins the first flight with 168 and Lee Stinson finishes second at 170. Second flight results show Mike Zaxlera 175 and Dennis Wasco 189.

Mark Joseph Mark Ralph Tinings Mike McMeckin Lee Stinson Mike Zaxlera Dennis Wasco

Nebraska stables share big day at Agricultural Park track

Nebraska horses dominated Monday at Agricultural Park with six winners. Crowlee owned by Beulah Manson and Betty Johnson took the fourth race for a $16.20 mutuel, while J. D. Pensick’s Tink won the opener for $13.40. Other Nebraskans winning included William Weidam with Derby Bil, RW McNalb and OB Kinyoun with Chalet G, Barbara Olle with Haircut, Boyne Ferguson with Page Moon, and Big News owned by Hugh O Day. Sum One's Pride capped the day in the finale, and a $118.60 exacta paired Sum One's Pride with Nahrview owned by Russ Bur mood of Columbus. Attendance was 2,497.

Nebraska Agricultural Park Track Crowlee Beulah Manson Betty Johnson Columbus Watt J.D. Pensick Lincgln William Weidam Fremont McNalb Kinyoun Superior Barbara Olle Omaha Ami Boyne Ferguson Douglas Page Moon Big News Hugh O'Day Dunlap Iowa Avnth Tink Douglas Bosse Elk Point S.C Nahrview Russ Burmood Exacta Chalet G Thunder Princess Dave King Terry Barnes

Graebner seen as threat for U S tennis crown

Clark Graebner stamped himself a definite threat at the U S Open after winning the Eastern Open at Orange Lawn. Pierre Barthes praised him saying Graebner played superbly in a 6-3 4 6 4 64 victory over the Frenchman. Graebner collected 3000 dollars for the Orange Lawn win, following another tournament triumph.

South Orange N.J UPI Clark Graebner Pierre Barthes Clark Barthes Graebner Forest Hills Gracner Orange Lawn Tennis Club

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