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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1972

Page

5

Juniors edge Jensens and West Point for 17-6 leg

Columbus' Mike Valasek pitched his second straight inning of strong work to key a 13-3 win over West Point after a 17-6 victory over Jensens. The Juniors built a lead with hits from Valasek and Ebner, while Valasek held Omaha hitless through the rest of the game.

Punch Jensens West Point Rich Gaver Columbus Mike Valbasek Legion Clk Omaha Jensen Pawnee Park Ineals West Point Dup Russ Fucker Jon Ziola Ture Maness Vitlasek Hyree Liits Ebner Mike Valasek Dave Bulloni Wile Larry Done Dave Underwand Gordy Dunn Rick Burrows Mike Valasak Shilling IL Valasek Brothers Sundiy North Platte Suday W Latvoln Cis Box Sea's

Islanders and Reds battle to eight innings at Renee Park

Don Determan fanned 15 as Columbus Midget Reds and Islanders tied 2-2 after eight at Renee Park Sunday night. Both teams entered with one win apiece. late error and tight pitching kept the game scoreless until miscues produced Reds runs. Cambell held off Reds in the eighth, the weather permitting Midgets at Fremont at 7:30 p.m.

Columbus Gti Island Eaygles Renee Park Bon Detterman Gue Fred Witz Oxehockey Sagles Reds Shum Terry Cambell Qelermay Silgledt Dliver Ong Oul Cambell Virgil Hurtsel Rick Nystrom Thei Fremont Pawnee Park Gal

British Fleet Wins Westudent's Cup Handicap at Ak-Sar-Ren

British Fleet, a 3-year-old trained by Jack Berg, edged Darlsum by seven lengths to win the Westudent's Cup Handicap at the Ak-Sar-Ren racing meet in Omaha. The Van Gern stable swept four major races as Tooey Bob and other winners boosted Columbus connections. The $57,423 prize pushed British Fleet's earnings and extended a strong meeting showing.

Omaha Neb Steatire Call Tooey Bob Cornhusker Board of Governors van Gerg Columbus Hleel Yirlden Leroy Moyers Darlsum Drifter Belling Thrillah Fleet

Midget Blues and Omahans deadlock in conference game 7 7

Columbus edge and late rallies keep the game tied at seven with key hits from Korger Knopick and Wieser. Egger allowed seven runs three earned over five innings while Warren Me failed to close out the final frames as the junior Legion tilt extended into extra time.

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Omaha golfer Allard wins Nations Public Links in playoff

Boh Allard of Wortland Oregon captured the 47th Nations Public Links title by a one stroke playoff over Rick Schultz of Omaha. Allard posted a 71 and finished 283 after 72 holes, aided by a decisive birdie on the 15th and a strong short game.

Indianapolis Boh Allard Wortland Ore Rick ‘Schultz Omaha Neb Wbtes Coffin Uke Allard Oregon State University Flo Schultz Allard Sale

Colbert scores second victory in seven years

The Associated Press reports Colbert wins again as NFL camps open across 1972. Coach Paul Brown says the Bengals have depth for a possible championship run, while stressing politics and religion have no place in football. Trades occur as Jets, Eagles, Redskins shuffle players and injuries surface at several camps.

Ben Thomas Associated Press Tempo Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Brown Cincinnati Bengal Wilmington Ohio Bengals New York Jets Hehl Pete Lammons Philadelphia Eagles Ike Lassiter Washington Redskins New England Patriots Mark Washington Dallas Patriots Amherst Mass Rogrie Hucker Jaen Philadelphia Eagle

Outlook for waterfowl season and Cardinals night game

Docks Unlimited reports a cautious outlook with variable prairie water conditions and rainfall affecting duck production, noting Mallards and Pintails nesting delays but potential for a decent season if rain comes. Also Ongoing Sport Tonight features the St. Louis Cardinals visiting Nowst, Tod Gibson to pitcher, Astros in dome, with Bob’s fast work and Omaha’s nine straight issues.

Docks Unlimited Schelile Cangasback St. Louis Cardinals Astros Tod Gibson Bob

Merchants Hold Top in Central Nebraska Baseball League

The Merchants stay 6-2 atop the Central Nebraska Baseball League after a 8-4 win over Humphrey at Pawnee Park. Humphrey and David City stand 6-4. Gary Meek, Joni Street, and Hishw combined for 15 hits in the mound win, while Dana Tratholz pitched the distance for the losers. Remaining results include Gosevols beating Home Ron in 10 innings and St Edward’s late-inning rally failing at Osceola with Chris Nielsen and Ken Burrett delivering key hits.

Catumbus Humphree Suntey Pawnee Park Central Nebraska Baseball League Hile Humphrey David City Mumphrey Kelly Korth Jerry Weinhoff Larry Saalfeld Genoa Read Hishw Gary Meek Joni Street Dana Tratholz Gsevols Weed Ron Power St. Edward Chris Nielson Ken Burett St. Mdsward Archie Gustafson Varfies Silver Creek Fullerton el Osceola David Guy Ao

Leonard Wins Michigan 200 Mile Race as Kenyon Hits Trouble

Joe Leonard wins the Michigan 200 mile race at Indianapolis style oval after Mel Kenyon's Gilmore Special loses power with under two miles to go. Wally Pallenbach finishes second, Kenyon third, and Sammy Sessions fourth as the race is halted twice for over an hour.

Bloys Britt Joe Leonard Indianapolis Typa Wus Leonard Wally Pallenbach i Kenyon Sammy Sessions See Kinranan Merle Bettenhausen Bobby Allison Cran National Cars Trenton Hobby Isaac Richard Petty Fred Lorenzen Chevrolet Cecil Gordon Ford

Leigh tournament in full swing at Leigh event

The Leigh Fire Department softball tournament moves toward semi finals on Thursday July 2 with finals on Sunday July 23. Reported scores include Qusis Bar 7 Norfolk Sho E Records 6 and Passlime Bar Beemer 49 Reljlens 7 among others.

Leigh Leigh Valumece Qusis Bar Norfolk

Potter, Earley win at AAU Outdoor Diving in Lincoln

Cindy Potter captured the three meter crown and Rick Earley won the platform title as the National AAU Outdoor Diving Championships concluded in Lincoln Nebraska. Potter became the first woman to complete a grand slam by winning all three AAU events last summer. Earley topped the men's platform after a late surge.

Lincoln Neb Cindy Potter Rick Earley Chiewya Miss Potley Conerey Chicago Harley Frasa Calif Towvas Indiana University Miss Porter Houston Tex Janet Ely Amt Dan Dunfield San Jose Columbus Ohio Mike Finneran Ation Eariier United States Munich

Trevino Edges Fast Nicklaus In British Open Thriller

Trevino wins the British Open at Muirfield sealing his second straight major victory and denying Jack Nicklaus the Grand Slam. Nicklaus charges from behind but Trevino holds firm to finish six under 278 with Nicklaus one stroke back.

Muirfield Scotland Vino Jack Nicklaus Trevino Nicklaus Wowdern Jack Iwell Trovise PGA Treving Nee

Wichita Builds Eight-Game Western Division Lead

The Wichita club extended its Western Division lead in the American Association to eight games by beating Denver 32 to on the road. Evansville widened its advantage to 12 games after defeating Tulsa 8 to 7. Indianapolis beat Oklahoma City 12 to 5, and To wa defeated Omaha 8 to 3. Park capacity is listed as 50,000.

Associated Press Wichita American Association Denver Evansville Tulsa Indianapolis Oklahoma City Towa Omaha

Pizza Hut Dominates District Softball Run, Finishes Second

Fiver Hut of Calumtos placed second in the district softball tournament at Central City, defeating Central City Comets 13-3 but losing to Grand Island VEW 7-20 and 4-? Faith Graletuschen earned wins in all three games. Raimes and the batting order were led by Brenda Grubaugh, Sue Heiser, and Becky Sutton. Pizza Hut advances to Grand Island for state competition on July 29 and 30.

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Lincoln man wins sailing regatta

Lincoln attorney Mike Brown won the fifth annual Sailing Regatta at Johnson Lake near Lexington Nebraska. Brown and his wife sailed as a team, claiming three firsts and a third to take the overall title with a long tenure in the hobby. Bill Neely of Cynthia Wis placed second overall in the 31-20 class amid 34 boats entered.

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