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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1976

Page

5

Cincinnati free agent talks signal big money era

A players' agent cites a new reality in 1977 contract talks with the Cincinnati Reds as free agency looms. Tom Reich says Morgan Foster and Griffey will seek hefty raises after stellar 1976 performances and notes the system now favors players.

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Bengals plan to build trenches in draft

Cincinnati general manager Paw Brown says the Bengals will use the 1977 draft to bolster the offensive and defensive lines. He notes Oakland and Pittsburgh have strong lines and that three of Cincinnati’s four losses came to them. With three first round picks from trades, Brown aims to shore up the lines and add a tight end as the team eyes a return to the playoffs next season.

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Monroe Bulldogs Edge Bradshaw In Crossroads Clash

Monroe girls gain control in the second half and pull away for a 66 point win over Bradshaw. Kim Kummer led Bradshaw with eight points while Sandy Schmid and Barb Blaser added seven and six. Lord Knowlton grabbed 14 rebounds and coach John Mortimer praised the effort. Two Bradshaw players fouled out late as Monroe improves to 21 0 in the season and next hosts Gresham on Jan 4.

Monroe Monrde Girls Bradshay Kim Kummer Mustangs Sandy Schmid Barb Blaser Bradshaw Lord Knowlton Carom John Mortimer Dee Rasmussen Bulldogs Mortimer

Esposito Faces Slump Skepticism Despite Rangers Run

Phil Esposito says he is a different player now, backchecking and assisting rather than just scoring. He has 14 goals and helped New York Rangers surge with a 4-4 tie against the New York Islanders, as teammates Murdoch and Hodge praise his all around game. Other NHL results include Kings 4 Capitals 2, Sabres 6 Canucks 3, North Stars 3 Flyers 3.

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DiGregorio leads Buffalo in rare scoring burst after McAdoo trade

Ernie DiGregorio scores a career high 26 points as Buffalo tops Phoenix 101 in a win that ends a four game skid after Bob McAdoo was traded. Randy Smith adds 22, John Shumate 21, while Pete Maravich pours 54 for New Orleans in a Jazz victory under new coach Elgin Baylor.

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Bowling Columbus Bowl results and top scores seen

Readout lists numerous bowlers with scores and percentages from Columbus Bowl events and side bets at bars and venues including Glue's Tavern, Lak Lounge, and Yankee Clippers. Names such as Alten Rhode Charlotta Weise Eldie Stahl Dyan Kaltenbach Darrell Janssen Gretchen Arndt and John Jasper appear with scores ranging into the 200s and totals around two to three thousand in several team and league tallies.

Alten Rhode Charlotta Weise Rumbas Kar Rupp Frank Toylor Eldie Stahl F. Taylor E. Stahl Don Deur Kam Dyan Kaltenbach Duayne Harris Jeon Miller Dave Mitchell John Jasper Daleyne Nite Roy Johnson Darrell Janssen Glue's Tavern Reuben Aridh D. Janssen Var Oston Eugene Inhannes Harry Rosche Martin Catton Buntom Maria Rehlen John Sott Brad Schaidigner Rollarte Fran Carlson Lak Lounge Gretchen Arndt Shwiles Stone Rev Lang Aldedn Stone Yankee Clippers D. Jonsson Gary Math Bob Shatankark Janty Smith Middle Store Mike Volnek Stith Dim Ludwig Gloria Osjan Jay Sloan John Eckholt League of Jewele Lavon Wonderlich Agotes Duin Hogga Chris Zlamka Charlotte Weissar Cornhusket Job Gandman Mike Fleming Ma, Fleming Ron Grous Rich Karte Gene Hobart AJBC Dymors Jaye ‘Stone Sue Anderson Rich Pansick Bill Puckett Suny Rilo Fuhr Dabble Marcek Ruy Fontick Connie Krayek Jon Papreck Vera Koblis Charlotte Waissar Dort Simpson Lorraine Eager

Redskins cornerback Lavender wears twelve pairs of glasses

Washington Redskins cornerback Lavender uses twelve pairs of glasses to handle weather and glare as he prepares for a first round playoff matchup with Minnesota. He leads the club with eight interceptions this season after joining from the Eagles, aided by Ken Houston Pat Fischer and Jake Scott in a strong secondary. Lavender notes the challenge of coordinating with teammates and facing star receivers like Foreman Rashad and Voigt while eyeing Fran Tarkenton’s passes.

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John Wayne's Pay Sparks Debate in Sports Parade

In a candid take, a columnist argues that star salaries reflect societal values. He contrasts John Wayne's large earnings with what he calls permissible pay for others, questioning the moral impact on youth and the message it sends about money.

John Wayne

Mora poised for Oregon job as Mora strong candidate

Oregon likely to hire Mora as football coach with Oregon Journal reporting his strong interview showing and expectations of a Friday announcement. Interviews included Ray Green and Monte Kiffin as other candidates with athletic director John Caine overseeing the process in Eugene.

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Wayne State Domination Of Midland In Nebraska Game

Wayne State built a 30 point second half lead and cruised to a 113 85 basketball win over Midland in Fremont Nebraska on Tuesday night. Seven Wayne players reached double figures led by Robinger with 18 points Curl added 14 and Rauch 13.

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