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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1972

Page

5

Juniors Beat Fremont 9 to 1 In Quick Start

Columbus Juniors jumped to an early lead and never trailed Fremont, powering to a 9 to 1 nonconference win behind Mike Acrni a three hitter. Valasek drove in multiple runs with a first inning grounder and continued to produce as the Juniors executed smart baserunning and solid defense.

Rich Gaver Krenols Brice Lawiker Columbus Pat Valasek Ron Hiola Lirge Iy Lense Mike Acrni Lola Arnee Ebner Valasek

Fremont Midgets edge Blues 4 3 in seventh inning thriller

Fremont Midgets beat Columbus Blues 4 to 3, rallying in the seventh as McCright delivered the winning hit. Peppler tripled for Columbus, Goug Wardinger drew a key walk, and Fremont pitchers held the Blues to nine hits. Wardinger took the loss for Columbus while Fremont improved to 9-5 with home upcoming game at Chandland.

McCright Columbus Blues Blues Chandland Jestic Fremont Saventiy Do Hughes Gata Cook Thomson Renner Columbus Phil Peppler Dave Steiner Goug Wardinger Leslie Fremont Gregg Bullington Wurdinger

Chess and Politics Shine in Spotlight of Match

Sport Shorts notes the chess world and politics collide as the Fischer Spassky world championship match draws wide attention. Local players like Matt Mand and Chief Rankin are remembered for past games, with public interest rising amid publicity and speculation.

Paul Ernst Gan Webby Fischer United States Boris Spassky Russia Evan Iceland Fischer Mussey Columbus Matt Mand Chief Rankin Matt Chief

Young Co-Op Team Racks Up Two Victories In League Play

Columbus Co-op swept two games in the Columbus Industrial Softball League with a blend of pitching and hitting. Kurt Wilke led 19-7 win over Mohrman’s Feed and Anson Kotte beat Behlen’s 13. Keith Schutte collected four hits including a double pair, while Wayie Wetgon tripled in the Mohrman game. Kevin Saulfeld added two doubles and Wendall Korle hit one against Kellen’s. Only 11 players in major league history have led their league in home runs, RBIs and batting average in the same season, a feat achieved by Ted Williams, Rogers Hornsby, and Carl Yastrzemski among others.

Joldrekson Wee Fremont Aeri Das Sackett Briggs Jackson Mies Pigges Wild Wallwoonk Gary Robertson Tigges Jelf Lasley Acros Fremontine Willy Ken Vergith Dave Perry Sox Vergilh Columbus Columils le Valasek Toby Wits Fremont A Columbus Industerial Kurt Wilke Mohrman Anson Kotte Behlen Hanes Keith Schutte Hawe UN Wayie Wetgon Kevin Saulfeld Wendall Korle Kellen Coop Suns Sed Willams Rogers Hornsby Boston Red Sox Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Tiple Whnner Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox

Rosenbloom trades Colts for Rams ownership shift

Los Angeles AP report states Rosenbloom trades Baltimore Colts for sole ownership of the Rams in a league sanctioned move. Irsay and Keland acquire minority stakes, Reeves estate holds major share, with Tommy Prothro remaining Rams coach as management shifts unfold.

LOS Angeles Carroll Rosenbloamt Baltimore Los Angeles Hams Rosenbloom Robert Irsay Skokie Willard Keland Racine Wis Colts Rams Daniel Reeves Rosenbroom Miami Irsay Rebind Rains Rosenbham Calla Keland Miami Dolphins Hill Barnes Reaves Estate ST Per Cent Reeves Tommy Prothro Jon Klosterman Ptnerak Daltimore Hosen Klnom Klosterman Y Woul Aer 1 Reus

Michigan State Football Records Highlight 73 Years

Michigan State football teams achieved their 3rd win in a row, building a streak amid a long history of 212 losses and 34 ties over 73 seasons, underscoring a rare run of success in a challenging era.

Michigan State

Braves win 1992 Minor League title with 11-0 run

The 1992 Minor Lille League crown goes to an undefeated Braves club, flawless at 11-0 in league play. Manager Ken Cielocha and coach AL Kolbush lead a roster including Larry Kolbush, Jimmy Brandt, Rick Willis, Kriss Vicehurst, Ben Dreifurst, Darrel Korte, Scott Weber, Mike Rambow, Tim Cielocha, Mike Cielocha, Till Chavana, Dave Lewis, Matt Holmberg, Kent Kinzer, and Brian Davidson. John Tooley’s White Sox finish runner-up with an 8-8 record in the divisional race. A tournament opens Thursday. other games run July 14–20 with the championship July 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Lille Braves Ken Cielocha AL Kolbush Larry Kolbush Jimmy Brandt Rick Willis Kriss Vicehurst Ben Dreifurst Darrel Korte Scott Weber Mike Rambow Tim Cielocha Mike Cielocha Till Chavana Dave Lewis Matt Holmberg Kent Kinzer Brian Davidson John Tooley White Sox M. Ore Diamant

Chicago to have first pick in WHA player draft

Chicago will hold the first selection in the WHA supplementary player draft, involving about 600 players across 12 teams. Draft orders reverse in the even rounds, and teams may move from a 130-player negotiation list to a 54-player freeze list to control eligibility.

Chicago Cleveland Ohio Wworld Hockey Association New England New York Philadelphia Tovston Los Angeles Minnesota Winnipeg Alberta Quebec Ottawa WHA Basteam

FordhamBrexel Football Clash Scheduled in Philadelphia

Fordham and Brexel prepare for a historic football game in Philadelphia on October 28. Wilmark leads the team as the schools’ first meeting.

Fordham-Brexel Philadelphia Wilmark Schonle

Columbus Seabees top St. Paul in Pawnee Park meet

Columbus Seabees defeated St. Paul 768 to 420 at Pawnee Park Pool on a Wednesday night as top swimmers dominated events. Standouts included Jane Imopp with three firsts in girls events and Ann Zastera claiming three individual wins plus relays for girls 11 12, while Doug Lice led bays 9 10 with three wins.

Columbus Seabees Liu St. Paul Pawnee Park Spear Tankers Norfolk Columbus Jane Imopp Ann Zastera Doug Lice Baren Gehring Scott Schmidt Swanton Columbus Family Swim Association Clvh Sunny Les Matthies Lin Thittertiy Absterhal Caulilers Waltbedlye Sitel Aly Dieheing Tar Patty Hlinitier Foals Juha Terete Winsmell Pal Conrtint Walon Bok Mealy

Bahensky Leads Lincoln Meet With 70 At Pioneer Golf

Alry Dick Bahensky shot a one under par 70 to grab sole lead after day two of the Janeary Men's City Golf Tour at Pioneer Golf Course Lincoln. He followed a Tuesday 73 to stand four over par 146 with high school senior Reig Sasse a 74 and Tom Yawk equal 73 contesting the top.

Lincoln Neb Alry Dick Bahensky Janeary Bahensky Pioneer Galf Course Tahensky Reig Sasse Pil Smith Tom Yawkus Salloonett Gay Teel Wahensky Haase Smith Hawking Yee

Indianapolis Indians climb from cellar in tight race

The Indianapolis Indians move up from last place in the Eastern Division after a narrow win over the Tulsa Oilers by 54. Iowa dropped both ends of a twin bill 4-0 and 8-1 to Wichita Aeros, while Evansville Triplets beat Oklahoma City 9-5 and Denver Bears defeated Omaha Royals 4-1.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indians Associaton Indians Iowa Indianapolis Tulsa Oilers Towa Wichita Aeros Evansville

Gator Bowl Televised in Jacksonville by ABC

The next Gator Bowl game in Jacksonville will be televised by ABC. This confirms network coverage for the event, highlighting ABC as the broadcast partner for the upcoming matchup.

Jacksonville ABC

Dunfield wins one meter dive at AAU Championships

Dunfield, a 21 year old from San Jose California and University of Wisconsin student, captured the one meter springboard title at the National AAU Diver Championships in Lincoln Nebraska. He topped Mike Maneran of Columbus Ohio by 10 points with a final dive a one and one half somersault and a two and one half twist.

Lincoln Neb Bor Dunfielt University of Wisconsin Grace Ale Pye San Jose Calif Jim Henry Danfield ANU Tolay Dunfield Law Board Mike Maneran Columbus Ohio

Merchants vs Humphrey in Central Nebraska Baseball League

The Columbus Merchants host Humphrey at Pawnee Park on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Columbus sits 5-2 to Humphrey’s 3-2, with coach Clair Nuggeter hoping for a rebound after opening game pressure. Local lineup features Saalfeld Wieser Mueller Viola Rosehe Rongish and others from Junior Legion background. Osceola also listed to play St Edwant at 2:30 pm.

Columbus Merchants Humphrey Pawnee Park Merchants Columbus Colts Clair Nuggter Tiki Ta Club Gona Kelly Korth Columbus Dick Gersich Junior Legion Humphrey Alaff Larry Stalfeld Mauntisman Steve Wieser Mark Mueller Dave Zivla Tod Brenner Mike Muller Jerry Clare Bryce Roésche Jerry Shank Ernie Rongish Saalfeld Wieser Mueller Viola Rosehe Rongish

Hull to miss series with Russians

Bobby Hull objects to the plan for Canada to face Russia in an eight game NHL versus Russians exhibition set. Hull insists players must sign NHL contracts to join Team Canada training camp opening August 13. Team Canada, coached by Harry Sinden, will meet the Russian national team in late September.

Wennipeg Bobby Hull Golden Jet Canada Russia NHL Hull NHB Hockey Canada Team Canada Hockey Nhl Chi Harry Sinden Inab

Olympic coach Jim Kelly dies at 88 in Los Angeles

Former U S Olympic track and field coach James Vennis Jim Kelly died Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital at age 88. He led the U S Olympic team in 1996 and previously coached at Minnesota University for 25 years, with a career spanning Nueva Visita College in Storm Lake Iowa. He is survived by his widow Dona and two children, a sister and a granddaughter.

Los Angeles U.S James Vennis Jim" Kelly Nueva Visita College Storm Lake Towa Kelly University of Minnesota Meo Calhoun County Iowa Iis Avidow Dona Newell Eve Kelly Ponda

Omaha Boy Makes PHT Finals for All-Star Event

A New York and Omaha youth Jim Denmel, a 13 year old, is among four American League boys chosen to represent at the national championship and all star game on July 25 in Minneapolis. The selection stems from the Ponbly pitch draw competition highlighting young talent.

New York Lara Onwiha Jim den Mel

British Open Golf Championship lead contested by Trevino and Jacklin

Trevino and Jacklin battle for the British Open lead as Sanders Mare and other contenders follow. Miller shoots a 72 with a double eagle on the fifth hole and ties at 142 alongside Nicklaus and Townsend, while Tupling sits ahead after a 72 start.

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