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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1976

Page

12

Ferragamo Poised for Nebraska Opener After Turbulent 1975

Vince Ferragamo, eager for a fresh start at Nebraska, seeks the No. 1 quarterback spot and team captaincy after a rocky 1975 season. He recalls the Fiesta Bowl tumble, notes he sat behind Terry Luck before earning control, and looks ahead to LSU and a full, leader-driven year with the Cornhuskers.

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Columbus Racing Card Opens September 1 1976

The Columbus entries list eight races on Wednesday with purses from 1500 to 1800 dollars. Notable horses include Miss Shotgun $117 and itsa Bend 117 in the first race, Can Fly 117 and Nellies Prize 117 in the second, and multiple entries in the maidens and claiming events. The card features claiming races for 3 year olds and up and a 6 furlong main event.

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Mile and Racehorse Track Workouts Listed with Times

A list of workouts and times for multiple horses including Baby Cherion Royallys Touch Paddock Patsy and Clever Jr as well as Duke of Wisner I m A Fleet Stogie Smoker and more with various numbers and classifications. The data appears as performance figures and identifiers for August 26 Fast Track mile and related events.

Baby Cherion Nelson Crow Alcyday Clever Jr Duke of Wisner

Baseball scores and pitchers from National and American leagues

National League Phil faced Hous in a 15 to 7 game as Christenson struggled for Hous and McEnaney took the loss for Cine. American League action saw Boston beat Texas 11 to 3 with Rice homering twice, Milwaukee topping Minnesota 6 to 1, Detroit edging California 5 to 1, and New York prevailing over Oakland 5 to 4.

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Indians blank Iowa 6-0 behind Hume five hitter

Dave Revering drove in three runs and tripled with one run scored while Tom Hume pitched a complete game five hit shutout as the Indianapolis Indians defeated Iowa 6-0 in American Association action. Keith Marshall added a solo homer.

United Press International Dave Revering Tom Hume Indianapolis Indians American Association Iowa Hume Revering Keith Marshall

College Golf Opens 1976 Season Under New Coach Rich McGill

College of Columbus starts the 1976 golf season with Rich McGill as head coach and an invitational at Southeast Fairbury on September 8. The team will host Platte Invitational September 9 at Elks Country Club and play multiple invitational and triangular events through September 30 at McCook NJCAC Championships. Four freshmen join the squad: Doug Dodds Stromsburg Allen Johnson Wakefield Jerry Davis Wahoo Kenny Misfeldt Arlington.

Southeast Fairbury Platte College Northeast-Norfolk Midland Platte Triangular Mid-Plains NJCAC McCook Aan College of Columbus Rich McGill McGill Norfolk North Platte Midland E Fremont Jay Muller Scribner Doug Dodds Stromsburg Allen Johnson Wakefield Jerry Davis Wahoo Kenny Misfeldt Arlington

Kansas Jayhawks Set for Strong Follow Up in Bud Moore Era

Lawrence Kansas Bud Moore enters his second year as Kansas head coach with 16 starters back and high hopes after a 7 4 season and Sun Bowl berth. The return of key backs receivers and a solid line boosts a team ready to challenge in the Big Eight, with questions on the defense and new transfers adding depth for an opener at Oregon State.

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1976 Caemae football team preview and schedule

The 1976 Caemae football team returns all starters on offense led by quarterback Nolan Cromwell who rushed for 1124 yards. The defense shows a weakness at backfield with only Chris Golub healthy after knee surgery. Schedule includes games at Oregon State and Washington State, home games versus Kentucky Wisconsin Oklahoma State Oklahoma Nebraska Iowa State Colorado Missouri, and a predicted 6 5 overall finish 5th in the Big Eight.

Oklahoma State Oklahoma Kansas State Nebraska Iowa State Colorado Missouri

Dick Clark Leads First Week Trainer Standings at Agricultural Park

Dick Clark tops trainer standings after week one at Agricultural Park with three wins and two places earning 19 points. John Rettele extends lead in jockey standings with three Saturday victories, totaling 11 for the campaign and 67 points.

Dick Clark Agricultural Park Clark John Rettele

Brownsedge Pats 30-27 in preseason showdown

Cleveland tops New England 30-27 as Larry Poole scores from the one yard line to stretch the lead. Steve Grogan rallies the Patriots with a pair of late TDs and 335 passing yards. Coach Forrest Gregg commends Phipps and Miller while noting the defense created two scores.

Cleveland UPI Forrest Gregg New England Patriots Larry Poole Browns Patriots Steve Grogan Grogan Ricky Feacher Aersal Sam Gregg Mike Phipps

Uehling Tops Oasis to Win Duncan Games Invite

Uehling nips Oasis Bar of Columbus 3 2 in eight innings to take top honors at the Duncan Gaenesias Invitational Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament. Ron Cooper fired a four hitter for Uehling while Gary Benson took the loss.

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Gruenemeier Captures Championship at Elkis Country Club

Gary Gruenemeier won the Simpson Memorial City Golf Tournament at Elkis Country Club on a weekend event. Ron Strickler finished second with a two over 146 score in the championship flight.

Bill Simpson Elkis Country Club Ron Strickler Mike Krumland Strickler Lavern Torczon Dean Mar Dave Senften Larry Zywiec John Modelski Virgil Lassek Gary Gruenemeier Jerry Okrina Man Dennis Randy Peterson Bill Curry Don Schmidt Cleo Robok Virg Hughes Glen Shonko Dave Sent Ten Bob Irish Don Dean Soulliere Larry Ernst al Dolezel Terry Buck Ron Hitch Dwayne Drum Dan Fourtux Virgil Lessek Jim Thorken Jim Scow John Cimpl

Nancy Kindig Wins Eyes On Nebraska Award

Nancy Kindig a senior track standout at St. Cecilia High School in Hastings received the Eyes On Nebraska Award from the Nebraska Optometric Association for her long running track career. She has won nine gold medals at state meets the American Russian junior meet in Lincoln and placed at Moscow junior meets.

Hastings Neb UPI Nancy Kindig St. Cecilia High School Nebraska Nebraska Optometric Association Miss Kindig Lincoln Moscow

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