Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Columbus Telegram in Columbus, Nebraska

We have 2,691,858 pages in Nebraska

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1974

Page

4

Owners at starting line to bid on Catfish Hunter

New York AP owners await bidding for Catfish Hunter after arbitration declared him a free agent. Finley’s Oakland A’s may see limited interest. bids could exceed one million dollars. Hunter seeks best contract, with 24 clubs eligible.

Columbus Telegram Columbus Nebraska Catfish Hunter New York Charles C. Finley Sluater A’s A's Finley Major League Baseball Players Association Hunter Hutter Witl Jerry Kapstein Rubin Hunter Aml Minnesota ‘Twins Calvin Griffith Griffith Commissioner of Baseball

Lincoln bowler bags 2 053 in nine games

Rodger Florom of Lincoln tied a record all events total of 2 083 in men s Valley Tournament action at Columbus Bowl last weekend. He blasted 95 in the tea event 681 in doubles and 877 in singles for a game scratch average of. The storm caused several conversations and rescheduling as teams prepare for the final weekend winding up the seven week competition. Action Plumbing of Lincoln leads the cam event with 3 14h while El Toro Lounge of Crete stands second.

Rodger Falcrom Lincoln Columbus Bowl Capital City Florom Sam Katzman Ginaha Action Plumbing el Toro Lounge Crete Florum Pepsi Coly Lineal Wil-Bowl Wilber View Linnoll Consolidated Sand & Gravel Fairbury Crete Lumber Purkey Construction Fremont Terry Christensen Grady Kock Minden Horace Goman Dick Keller Jal Feather Rodger Florom al Matteo Tom McConahay Norfolk Thomas Rick Switzer LeVery Jeneshy Clarence Black Beatrice Jim Gerald Miller Ken Rahtz Dick Iohne Schuyler Linegin George Gottschall Ron Papfini Omaha Hayne Nielfelus Florent Danny Blankenberg Sioux City Gary Schupp

Evans 600 leads Bowl action with 214 and 20H noted

Mike Evans posted a 600 series to pace Matte Valley League bowling in Columbus. John Schuep had a high 235, with Terry Wunderlich at 203 and Kay Brocke 208. Team leaders were ABC Coating 898 and Budweiser 3,622 as Women’s Classic honors went to Barb Badje and Mai Vall-Nelgon with strong scores.

Mike Evans Columbus John Schuep John Jasper Terry Wunderlich Kay Brockeveldt Duane Osten Bing Jolinean ABC Coating Budweiser Barb Badje Kartel Mai Oklahoma A Davd Haldimaan Ken i Dickenson Jaye Stave Sestler Sharon Hleesacker Laraine Weidner Ann Wozny Ann Barnberger Lady Badgers Elden Outen Pase Anderson Don George Bill Anson Gary Tuth Elden Kristensen

Rutledge Signs With Alabama Soon to be Bulldog Quarterback

FUSCALCOS, Ala. AP Jeff Rutledge brother of Gary Rutledge signs a letter of intent to play at the University of Alabama. The Banks High School standout stands 6 foot 2 and weighs about 11 pounds as he joins the Crimson Tide football program.

Fuscalcos Ala Jeff Rutledge Alabama Gary Rutledge University of Alabama Silay Banks High School Birmingham

Triebwasser Leads In 253 Game As League Scores Rush

Triebwasser posted a 253 game and 624 series as Banberger's 625 included 234 and 202 in a high scoring night. Jerry Paprocki rang 224, Norm Kumunels 210, Ed Guenther 212, and many others posted solid marks across multiple leagues and teams. Best in the 20th Century League included Marinelli 248 Kudron 381 with 218 and 206. Thiele 214 and 200. Thiele 214 and 204. Daryl Thiele 200. and more. Team leaders highlighted During Optical 617 and Postal Finance 2,595, with Streamliner League honors to Diane Kuta 208 and Mary Ann Lehr 45. Magle Flyers reached 790, Bouie’s 2,206, Brandt 214, Lehr 587 with 202, Speed Queen pace set by Brandt 523. Stone and Behlen 514. Rusty’s Rebels led at 633 and 2,425. Sunday Night Mixed leaders were Bierman 210 and Moeller 539, with women led by Flassebrook 209 and Moon 475. The Misfits posted 672 in a team game and Better Disposal finished at 1,886.

S Banberger Trietwasser Jerry Paprocki Norm Kumunels Ed Guenther Larry Guenther Edgar Krumland Ralph Schmid Larry Zulkoski Lynn Nitz George Giannon Ed Brezenski Jim Swartz Les Warder Daryl Thiele Wetten Fileetric John Marinelli Gennis Kudron Ken Johannes Dave MeKoski Fd Zimmer Toni Harler Dennis Behlen Herb Schulz Dave Fulton Chuck Wilsey Optical Streamliner Jeague Diane Kuta Mary Ann Lehr Dorothy Youfar Magle Flyers Bouie Ann Brandt Singleton Sheila Stone Neema Behlen Rusty Rebels Fred Bierman Hank Moeller Kathy Flassebrook Ginger Moon

McCool rallies past Monroe in Crossroads clash 62 56

Monroe led early as Louis Jenkinson and Mark Ditter paced the visitors, but McCool used accuracy from the line to flip the script. Very Cusman scored 17 for McCool while Monroe struggled at the charity stripe, leaving the Mustangs within two with two minutes left.

McCool - McCooll Monroe Jin Clark Mustangs McCool Hid McCool Louis Jenkinson Mark Ditter Doug Schmidt Vérry Cusman Silver Creek Ob McCook

Indiana Second In Cage Poll

The AP Top Twenty college basketball poll lists Indiana second with a mix of first place votes and points. Louisville, North Carolina, Purdue, Notre Dame, Miami and others are noted, with several others receiving votes and listed alphabetically as usual.

Indiana Associated Press Indias Louisville MIT Maryland Marquette Cab Alabama o.Penn Carolina Memphis St Notre Dame Arizona UWS Purdue Providence Lahoma Kansas Oregon Kentucky Arizona State Bustos College Bowlin Green Bradley Canisius Clemson DePaul Florida State la Salle Manhattan Michigan Miami Ohio Minnesota Oregon State Hulgers San Francisco Southern Illinois Stanford Texas-El Paso Vaulerhilt Washington

Creighton Defeats Southern Illinois 69 to 41 in Omaha

Creighton controlled play Monday night as Doug Hrawkins limited Salukis star Joe Merriweather who entered tied for 26.5 PPG. Brookins led Creighton with 32 points as the Bluejays built a 47-32 halftime edge and outscored Southern Illinois from the line, converting 43 of 49 free throws to Illinois 11 of 10. Mike Glenn led SIU with 26.

Omaha Neb API Creighton Doug Hrawkins Southern Illinois Joe Merriweather Bluejays Salukis Brookins Merriweather Mike Glenn Southern Ilinois

Kappler Enrolls in San Diego Golf Academy Program

Allen Kappler of Columbus will join the San Diego Golf Academy in Rancho Santa Fe for a two year curriculum training students for management careers at golf courses and country clubs. Classes begin January 27 with 18 plus entrants and a B average requirement.

Allen Kappler Columbus Tasbeert San Pepe Calif Golf Academy Kappler Platte College San Diego Golf Academy Fn i Whispering Palms 5 Country Club Rancho Santa Fe San Diageo PGA Charles Fierce

Leigh Panthers Visit Columbus High For JV Wrestling Duel

Leigh grapplers travel to Columbus High for a junior varsity wrestling meet at 7 p.m. Coach Mike Settje leads a small squad with top contenders including Mike Settje Mark Settje and Dan Eckert. Columbus High returns a young lineup 1-1 after recent dual results and a Stowell Invitational seventh place finish.

Columbus High Vuirsity Leigh Grapplers Panthers Cymnasium Leigh Mike Kselman Mike Settje Mark Settje Dan Eckert Vernon Johannes Mike Bohr AL Mars Gene Wendt Pat Marty Mark Kabes Tin Fiyrku Panthers Stowell Stanton Kevin Nolan Fremont Ralston Craig Marsh Dave Nauenburg Cellyn Vlorendy Mike Ghar George Dostal Kevin O'Hearn Ken Ryba Tim Torezon Bob Wille Hwt Charles Sedlemeyer Columbus Olio Ares Schuyler Tekamah-Herian Lakeview Clay Dent Clarks St. Edward David City Aquinas Grand Island Central Catholic Osceola Stromsburg Aly Aurorativ Wahou Elgin Pope Jehu Athion Central City Quad

Oppligers win scotch doubles at Bowevard Lanes

Oppligers took top honors in Sunday night TV scotch doubles scoring a 639 series from Kaper and Vecky Oppliger with games of 200 241 and 199. Larry Guenther Colleen Trofholz were 618 and Henry Gales Ivan Kuta 817? Alvie and Laura Carlson 0 percent. Gon Zulkoski Barb Nadrehal 508. Fred Bierman Jan Lovell to face next week couple for Bowling at Leisure slot in Omaha.

Kaper Vecky Oppliger Bowevard Lanes Larry Guenther Colleen Trofholz Henry Gales Ivan Kuta Alvie Laura Carlson Gon Zulkoski Barb Nadrehal Fred Bierman Jan Lovell Omaha

Wiseman Returns Home From Hospitalorde After Neck Injury

Greg Wiseman, a Columbus High all state defensive back, came home Saturday after over six weeks in Norfolk Columbus and Omaha hospitals for a broken neck suffered in the Norfolk game on November 1. He hopes to return to school in the next semester as playoff games begin with Oakland Los Angeles Minnesota and Pittsburgh favored to win early bets.

Greg Wiseman Norfolk Columbus Omaha Greg Columbus High Allstate Los Angeles Oakland Minnesota Pittsburgh Miami Washington

Kansas names grid mentor Bud Moore coach at KU

Lawrence AP report says Robert Wayne Bud Moore, 35, assistant coach at Alabama, was chosen to head KU football. Moore signed a four year contract at an annual salary of 30000. Athletic Director Clyde Walker announced the hire amid surprise over the Notre Dame coaching moves referenced in the article.

CHS and Scotus on Road. Vikings Host Howells Tonight

CHS and Scotus prepare for road games as Vikings host Howells at home in a busy schedule. Clarkson and St Edward rise to 3-0, while others see postponements due to snow. last week’s results include Central Catholic and Grand Island Central.

Scotus Vikings Howells Columbus South Sioux City Elgin al Humphrey Dell David City Aquinas Watsonkinson West Hall Albam Ch Clarkson Holy Family David City Schuyler Humphrey St Tilden Elkhorn Valley Silver Creek Osceola Rising City Shelby Polk St. Edward Aquinas Hastings

Bears fire Abe Gibron as coach of Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears terminated head coach Abe Gibron and the entire coaching staff. General Manager Jim Finks said he would search for a replacement with the aim of having a new coach before the NFL draft on January 2. The team finished 4-10 in 1974.

Chicago Abe Gibron Chicago Bears Bears Jn Finks Gibron Finks Generals

Devine to Notre Dame after Packers resignation

Dan Devine resigned as Green Bay Packers coach and general manager after four stormy years and then announced he would replace Ara Parseghian as Notre Dame head coach. Parseghian, exhausted after 11 seasons, leaves with a 17-4 Notre Dame record.

Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Dan Bevine Uevine Missouri Green Bay Wis Dan Devine Devine Moncey Green Bay Packers National Football League Parsephian Fighting Irish Jie Packers Athuila Deving UW Aap South Bend, Inc Packer Domi Olejniczak Sevdomother Vumors Bart Starr Hanuee Phil Ut Vani Green Bay Area Ailes Washington Redskins Olejniczak

Osceola Cagers Rally For 49 42 Win At Columbus

Osceola junior high basketball players trailed 35 24 after three quarters then outscored Columbus 25 7 in the fourth to win 49 42 Monday afternoon. Osceola's Jed had 17 first quarter points and 9 at intermission, while Columbus balanced scoring with Jeff George 9 and Brunkhorst 8 leading. Columbus 9 B sits at 10 3 before the holiday break after a loss to Athuila.

Columbus Junior High Osceol Invaders Osceola Jed Columbus Jeff George Doug Brunkhorst Jad Ricksai Bob Shively Dave Levos Kim Whetstone Doug Monre Bob Hdesse Grey Adanty Mike Fraku Gary van Dyke Todd Hierner Scott Sipes

Ken Anderson Voted MVP by Renjials Fans

The Cincinnati Renjials named quarterback Ken Anderson their most valuable player after a season in which a one year veteran from Augustana College threw 16 touchdowns and posted a 64.9 percent completion rate.

Sincinnati Cincinnati Renjials Ken Anderson Fran Augustana College Alf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evans Triebwasser Edge Monroe Illinois Columbus Ytelegram Sports Page Allen Kappleil San Diego Golf School Grand Island Central Lakuwhew Aurora Albion Newnan Grove Hampton West Point Snyder Humphrey St. St. Francis Dodge Fullerton Geneaal Mikhoen Valley Holy Mamily Osceoly Bradshaw Nebraska Christian Polk St Bears Fire Young Cagers Canada Windsor Sypele
Search Courier

Search the Columbus Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Columbus Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication