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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1970

Page

3

Football All Star game in balance after meeting

NFL players and owners convene to resolve contract disputes ahead of next week’s College All Star Game. Meeting includes mediators from the Federal Service as Kansas City veterans join camp while the Players Association contends for higher annual payments from $2.8 million to $6.45 million, opposed by owner offers up to $4.5 million.

Philadelphia UPI National Football League Fringo Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Hank Stram NL Players Association Players Association Baltimore Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Boston Boston Patriots Bob Gladicex II Bill Bailey RC. Gamble Patriots White Stadium Sesson

Columbus Juniors eye division crown after mixed results

Columbus Juniors gain playoff momentum with a 7-4 win by Norfolk over Grand Island. Columbus must beat Grand Island Sunday to claim at least a share of first place as Lincoln and Fremont battle for the Eastern division crown. Predictions favor Pirates over Astros and Indians over Royals, with Jim Shade favored to win Nebraska Amateur and Nicklaus Palmer tipped in golf. Columbus also expected to defeat Grand Island to seal the division title.

Columbus Norfolk Grand Island Trefoss Islanders Fremont Lincoln Ramco Aamco Lincoln Pégrless Paul Pirates Astros Indians Royals Nicklaus Palmer Jim Shade Nebraska Columbus Juniors

Tigers pick up Larr ow pitcher from Montgomery farm club

Detroit acquires 22 year old right handed pitcher Lerrin Larr ow from the Montgomery farm club to replace Bob Reel on the roster as Reed begins 16 weeks of military duty Friday.

Detroit UPI Lerrin Larrow Detroit Tigers Montgomery Bob Reel Reed

Nicklaus Qualifies for World Series of Golf Sixth Time

Akron Ohio reports Jack Nicklaus, winner of the British Open, qualifies for the 1970 World Series of Golf a record sixth time. The field includes Masters winner Hilly Casper US Open champion Tony Jacklin and the Tulsa PGA winner. The two day event runs Sept 13 14 with a $50 000 top prize. Nicklaus has earned $176 200 in five prior Series appearances, claiming three titles andTop two finishes.

Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Firestone South Hilly Casper Tony Dacklin Tulsa Okla Gary Player

Evashevski joins ABC sports as commentator

Forest Kvashevski former University of Town athletic director has accepted a role with ABC Sports. He will provide calm regional telecast commentary for fall football games. He resigned from Iowa in May after a decade as athletic director amid a power struggle with head coach Ray Nagel.

New York Forest Kvashevski University of Town American Broadcasting Co ABC Beano Cook Evashevski Hivashevski Iowa Ray Nagel Nagel Eyashevski University of Iowa

Northern pike and state angling highlights at box butte reservoir

Report from the State Game Commission notes Northern Pike hitting Box Butte Reservoir with Gaertig landing six and Garcia earning a Master Angler award for a 12 pounder. Andy Collins sets a state Kokanee Salmon record at Lake McConaughy and fishing reports span Nebraska from Lake Maloney to Niobrara with catfish, bass, walleye, and trout across numerous lakes and rivers.

Lincoln UPI Roger Gaerlig Cipriano Garcia Hemingford Box Butte Commission Gaertig Garcia Andy Collins North Platte Lake McConaughy The Lake Maloney Sutherland Reservoir Tri - County Canal Red Willow Cas Medicine Creek Missouri River Niobrara

Nicklaus Palmer lead by 3 strokes at Four-Ball championship

Nicklaus and Palmer hold a three shot edge after the opening round of the National Four-Ball Championship at Laurel Valley. Nicklaus celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary while Palmer shot six birdies in the 11 under par 62. Several teams trail with 64 and 65, including the brothers Hill and Lolz, Trevino and Whittenton, and Archer with Nichols.

Ligonier UPI Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Palmer Nicklaus PGA Laurel Valley Golf Jim Colliert Dean Refran Dave Eichelberger J. C.goosie Bob Chares Bruce Devlin Pete Brown George Johnson Deal Goldstrand Harry Toscano Chris Blocker Howie Johnson Bob Smith Bob, Bent Miller Barber Don January Mason Rudolph Dan Sikes Mae Clemidon Randy Wolff Jim Grant Hugh Royer Dave Mike Hill John Lolz Lee Trevino Jesse Whittenton Sam Stead Gardner Dickinsons George Archer Bobby Nichols

Lonborg optioned to form club by Red Sox farm system

Boston Red Sox optioned 1867 Cy Young winner Jim Lonborg to Louisville, recalling veteran reliever Chuck Hartenstein. Lonborg, off the DL, posted a 4-1 record and 3.18 ERA in nine appearances. Hartenstein, 28, joined Louisville after a release by St Louis.

Boston UFL Boston Red Sox Jim Lonborg Louisville Chuck Hartenstein Lonborg Hartenstein Cardinals

Pittsburgh Condors Name Change Marks Third Moniker in Month

The Pittsburgh club of the American Basketball Association was renamed the Condors on Thursday, marking the third team name in a month after previously being called the Pipers and briefly the Pioneers.

Pittsburgh UPI American Basketball Association The Condors Pipers Pioneers

Former boxer Gambino speaks on drugs to youth group

Vincent Jimmy Gambino, 38, once a promising heavyweight, describes his drug past and loss of both legs to Buerger's disease. He urges teens to avoid narcotics, cites personal ruin, and supports the MOD Corps Drag-Out Day parade planned for Aug 14 in New York's Central Park with over 900 former addicts marching.

Ja—Lton-Richman UPI New York Vincent Jimmy” Gambino Jimmy Gambino Buerger Gambino MOD Bor Greenwich Village Rocky Marciano Madison Square Garden MOD Corps Norman King Central Park Jimmy Gambing Pearing Project Return Cb 1Ath Street

Bellwood Hosts Baseball Tournament Schedule

Bellwood hosts an invitational baseball tournament with action from July 28 to August 2. On Tuesday Dwight faces Ulysses at 6 15 pm and Bellwood plays Columbus at 8 30 pm. Thursday Columbus meets Dwight at 6 15 pm and Ulysses vs Bellwood at 8 30 pm. Sunday features midget team winners at Iola and Legion winners at 8 30 pm.

Bellwood Dwight Ulysses Columbus Iola Legion

McDowell Stars as Indians Beat White Sox 2 6 2

Nellie McDowell earned his 5th win of the season, striking out nine to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 2-6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He improved to 1-1 on the year with 154 strikeouts and a strong start highlighted by a first-inning single by Jack Heidemann and subsequent runs.

Cleveland McDowell Indians Chikago White Sox Jack Heidemann Esse Duke Sas Unlaender Joe Horlen Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers California Angels Boston Red Sox Eddie Watt Dick Drago Bert’ Blyleven George Mitterwald Joe Niekro Daring Tatum Billy Cowan Angels Alex Johnson Jim Pencer Ken McMullen Tatum Red Sox Ken Bretts Suffe

Baseball standings and leaders by league and players

National League home run leaders Perez Cin 30 Rench Cin 28 Williams Chi Allen SIL 27 Aaron AW 2. Killebrew Minn 25 Power Ball Yer trzemski Bos Howard Wash 25 Harper Mil 10. RBIs Ferez Cin 93 Williams Chi 85 Bench Ginas Diela SF Allen Minn 84 Powell Balt 78 Howard Wash 70 Horton Det 83 Oliva Minn 65. Pitching NL Merrill Cin 138 Seaver NY 14 9 Nolan Cin 124 Gibson SL 12 5 Morton Mil 124 Hands Chi 12 7. AL McDowell Cle 14 Ferry Minn 16 7 Palmer Balt Wright Cal 14 6 Cuellar Balt 13 5 Hunter Oak 1 4.

Perez Cin Rench Willams Chi Allen Sil Hearon Killebrew Minn Power Ball Yertrzemski Bos Howard Wash Harper Mil Ferez Williams Bench Ginas Diela Powell Balt Horton Det Petrocelis Oliva National Merrill Seaver Ferry Simpson Cinea Nolan Gibson Morton Hands McDowell Cley Palmer Wright Cal Cuellar Hunter Oak Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Washington Minnesota California Oakland L Kansas City Milwaukee Chicago United Press International National League ABR. H. Pet Sak Carty Hickma Dietz Gaston Grikytz Rase Willms Menke G. Abr H. Pel F.alonsa Bal Jennsn Ystremski Harpr Apreio HG. Smith Cater

Andreotti quits bid to form Italian center left government

Premier-Designate Giulia Andreotti conceded he could not bridge deep ideological and personal rifts among the four coalition parties. After 12 days of effort to unite the Christian Democrats, Unitarian Socialists, Socialists, and Republicans, he informed President Giuseppe Saragat he was giving up. Leaders from all 10 parties met to discuss next steps as Saragat weighs a new move.

Rome Italy Giulia Andreotti Christian Democrat Andreotti Christian Democrats Giuseppe Saragat rHament Falirdey Saragat

Lincoln Circus Draws Tens of Thousands in 1860

In 1860 Lincoln had about 13 000 residents when a circus toured and drew nearly 29000 attendees. Beginning before dawn, spectators traveled from miles away to witness the show.

Lincoln

Three U S pentathlon team members sail to Germany

Three of the four man U S pentathlon squad left for Warendorf Germany to compete in the world championships August 1 to 8. 1st Lt Charles Richards of Tacoma Washington Spec 4 George Weiner of Queens New York and Capt Loren Drum of Omaha Nebraska sailed on Thursday. Richards won the U S championship and Welner and Drum finished third and fourth.

San Anfonio Queens N.Y Loren Drum Omaha Neb Richards U. S Welner Drum

Bill Veeck Recovering From Two Minor Operations

UPI reports Suffolk Davnts President Bill Veeck is recovering well after two minor operations at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He was admitted July 19 and was to be discharged soon. One procedure relieved a mild mastoid infection, the other removed a benign vocal cord polyp blamed on vocal strain.

Boston UPI Suffolk

Irish-bred horses win Monmouth and Aqueduct features

United Press International reports two feature races at Monmouth Park and Aqueduct. Palestin, a five-rurl winless last year, edged Native Heir in a mile grass race at Monmouth, paying 5.40 8.20 8.00. Princess Roycraft, winless in five starts, won at Aqueduct with 4.60 3.60 2.20 payouts, defeating The Archer and Glancing. Other features saw Matson De Ville at Rockingham 25.80 9.60 0.40 Night Invader at Artrington 5.00 3.20 2.60 Plumb Gray at Delaware 3.40 3.00 2.00.

United ‘Press International Palestin Franlyn Stable Princess Roycraft Monmouth Aqueduct Perplejo Larry Adams the Archer Glancing Princess Roycraft Ashile Archer Matson de Ville Rockingham Night Invader Artington Plumb Gray Delaware

Billie Jean King Injured in Knee Surgery

Tennis star Billie Jean King recuperates in Long Beach California after undergoing surgery on damaged cartilage in her right knee. The procedure follows a period of pain and limited play as she recovers.

Long Beach Calif Billie Jean King

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