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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1976

Page

11

LSU Tigers Open Against Huskers In Baton Rouge

The LSU Tigers under Charlie McClendon look for a faster defense and 30 percent improved speed after a 5-5-1 1974 and 4-7 last year. LSU returns 19 offensive lettermen and 20 on defense with seven lost. Night game in Baton Rouge sets the tone for a tough season opener against Nebraska. Kansas projected strong, slated to finish third in the Big Eight behind Oklahoma State Colorado and Missouri. Oregon State also faces LSU, making the early schedule a tester for both programs.

Tiger Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Tigers Charlie McClendon McClendon LSU Jayhawks Oregon State Jays Huskers Batron Rouge Kansas Oklahoma State Colorado Missouri

Nebraska dove season opener announced for Wednesday

Nebraska dove season will begin Wednesday per the State Game Commission. Fishing remains slow statewide with Labor Day boaters advised to check raun reservoirs as listed in the weekly report from conservation officers across the state.

Nebraska State Game Commission Raun

Bowling Boulevard Lane Results and Regional Angling Notes

Senior Citizens league scores list Gledys Schuld 150 395 Albert Gabriel 187 Charles Van velisenburg 48 Crusaders 1 753 Streamliner League Dor ler 215 558 hebocatt 786 2 210 Twentieth Century Leroy Liverly 205 568 American 645 2 443 Honkley 202 Leroy Siverly 202 Ed Op pliger 200 John Marinelli 20 Southwest reports very little activity at Harlan County Reservoir with a few white bass and some catfish. Enders Swanson reservoirs very low water with a few white bass. Buffalo County sandpits yield few anglers. Sandhills Arnold State Recreation Area reports a few small bluegill bass and catfish. Northeast very little activity. Southeast a few flathead catfish from Missouri River.

Senior Citizens League Gledys Schuld Albert Gabriel Charles Vanvelisenburg Crusaders Streamliner League Dor Ler Twentieth Century League Leroy Liverly American Honkley Leroy Siverly Ed Oppliger John Marinelli Harlan County Enders Swanson Buffalo County Arnold State Recreation Missouri River

Rice Reverts to Old Stance Sparks Red Sox Rally

Boston’s Jim Rice returns to the swing stance of last year and after study at home delivers a strong night, driving in five runs in an 11-3 rout of the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox, out of pennant contention, hope this reversion boosts the season. Other AL results include Baltimore 3 Kansas City 2 and New York 5 Oakland 2 as Yankees Ed Figueroa earns his 16th win.

Fred McMane Boston Jim Rice Rice Red Sox Don Zimmer Texas Rangers Baltimore Kansas City New York Oakland Minnesota Milwaukee California Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Lee May Andy May Andy Hassler Yankees Ed Figueroa Mickey Rivers Roy White Rod Carew Tom Burgmeier

Pirates buy righthander acquisition shocks fans

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the purchase of a right handed pitcher on Monday. Details on the player's identity and contract terms were not disclosed, but the move signals a push to strengthen the rotation as the season approaches.

Columbus Day at the Races Event Planned for Sept 10

Columbus Day at the Races sponsors a Friday event at Park at the Races. Admission tickets valid only for Sept 10. A list of participating businesses will be released soon.

Redskins Trade for Center David Thompson

The Washington Redskins acquire center David Thompson from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 1977 draft choice. Thompson had previously come from New Orleans in the veteran allocation draft.

Tampa Fila UPI Tampa Bay Buccaneers David Aotson Washington Redskins Thompson New Orleans

Nebraska promotes Everett and Selko to No. 2 units

In Lincoln Nebraska junior wingback Earl Everett and sophomore tight end John Selko were elevated to the No 2 spots by coach Tom Osborne Everett will back up with Darrell Walton and Selko will share time with Mark DuFresne as the Huskers prepare for the LSU game in Baton Rouge on September 11 The team worked out in pads and showed good offense movement but penalties and turnovers hindered consistency.

Lincoln Neb UPI Earl Everett John Selko Nebraska Tom Osborne Everett Darrell Walton Selko Mark DuFresne Louisiana State Baton Rouge

Foreman Seeks Postponement of Miami Bout With Denis

Foreman requested a one month postponement of his 12 round bout in Miami at the Convention Center with Attleboro fighter John Dino Denis. Imondi said Foreman wanted to reschedule to mid October after reviewing film. Denis is 28 01 with 13 knockouts and the CBS TV telecast was planned.

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