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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1971

Page

7

Morrall Sparks Colts in All-Star Football Showdown

Earl Morrall led the Colts to a 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Cats Supers Bowl Champions in the All-Star game at Soldier Field. The 39-year-old quarterback completed 20 of 30 passes for two touchdown throws and sparked the Colts to their eighth straight win in the classic, with 52,289 in attendance.

Chicago UPI Earl Morrall Baltimore Cats Metros Baltimore Morrall Bue Cleveland Browns Hay Perkins Matie Tony Mitchell Eddie Whiton Marrall Colts Hd IL Sant Havrilak Jack Ham All-Stars Colts John Brockington Bob Jacobs Collegians Jim O

Para National Team Championship opens with tight field lead

Defending champions Antol Pakiner and Jack Nicklaus led a tight group into round two in Ligonier Virginia as rain delayed play. Palmer posted birdies including two late for a 62 to seize the lead amid a crowded leaderboard. Moody and Crampton tied for second at 63, with seven teams at 66 and six at 68. The field will be cut to the low four teams and ties after today's second round.

Ligonier UPI Antol Pakiner Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus U.S. Oper Orville Moody Bruce Cramopton Moody Wiieule Dave Stackton Bob Jann Bob Gealby Art Wall Tom Welskapi Bert Yancey Mob Payne Les Peterson Pale Douglass Hale Irvin Paul Marney Larry Diesel Sam Sneal Gardner Thickinson Joe ‘Trevino Moxie Johnson Vylor ‘Taurs Sainvill

Telegram Sports Page 14 1971 Columbus Nebraska

Sporting notes and scores from Columbus Nebraska compiled for July 31 1971 with updates on local teams players and standings across the Telegram sports section.

THE 24Th Telegram Sports the Telegram Columbus Nebraska

Baseball leaders and standings from United Press International

National League top batters include Torre and Stargell with high averages and runs batted in ledgers. American League leaders feature Oliva, Murcer, and Killebrew among notable sluggers. Pitching leaders list Jenkins and Carlton with win totals while pitchers post strong ERAs across both leagues.

United Press International H. Pet Torre Tenet Gare Cimat Aag Brock Snglin Path ABA Hi. Pei Oliva Min Murcec Otis Job Rojas Rehrdt Chi Howard Was Muehr Wass Tovar F. Absi Bal Stargell Pith Aaron Jolynsmm Phi Mottanes Phi and Robertson Pitt Mellor Cah Det Smith Mos Adelrecelli Bos Murcer Rams Piil Ws Montanez Phil Santo Jobinson Metrocelli Killebrey Minn Morton BL Robinson Balt F. Robinson Jenkins Eltis Carlton Dierker How Downing Jaa Stoneman Mont Blue Oak Lolith Del Dobson Alt Siebert Boss Cuellar McWally

Van Berg stable tops in bonuses at Ak-Sar-Ben meet

Nebraska horse breeders earned 35,957 in bonuses during Ak-Sar-Ben's 48 day meet. Ak-Sar-Ben contributed seven percent of winning purses for Nebraska bred horses and ten percent if conceived and foaled in Nebraska. The Van Berg Stable of Columbus led with 9,683.15. Horses won 924,735 in the meet, 49 percent of total 2,271,350 purse distribution.

Omaha Ug1 Nebraska Ak-Sar-Ben Tom Brock Ak-Sar- Ben Ak-SarBen MH. van Berg Columbus Ak-S. Ben

Seals Sign Leduc Richar Téduc To First Contract

The California Golden Seals of the NHL signed 54.0 pound center Richar Téduc to his first professional contract. The move adds a new player to the Seals roster as part of their offseason signings.

Oakland UPI California Golden Seals National Hockey League Richar Téduc

Racing results at Fairgrounds Nebraska Lincoln

UPI reports Sunday racing results at the Fairgrounds. Multiple races feature winners and payoffs including Irish Nova 9.40 in the first race and Wind Taker 12.26 in the second, with detailed odds listed for each horse and the daily double 91.20. Other races cite winners such as Choicey and Oman Tony with varying payouts, plus several longshot figures like Fexada and Prevdom Leave in later events.

Lincoln UPI Wired Yoha Town Citizens Blue Tk Hurts Choicey Amatin Rebers Image Oman Tony Thister Doll Image Wxaca Odi W.L. Sawyer Gil Tiny Ruby Warney's Boy Charter and Valer Misamaniy Gypsy Melody New Muster Prevdom Leave Tom's Buy Allennance

U S hopes for sweep of three gold medals at Pan American Games

The United States aimed for three track and field golds on opening day as 3,056 athletes from 30 nations gathered at Past Wal Guerrero Stadion for the Pan American Games. Pat Matzdorf, ill with an intestinal disorder, was favored in the high jump while Frank Shorter and Tin Vollmer led the 10, 000 and discus fields.

Call Coombia UPI Pat Matzdorf United States Wal Guerrero Matedorf Sheboygan Wis Frank Shorter Boulder Cofp Tin Vollmer Portland Ore Shelerally Valery Brumels Jean U.S Russia Mries Steicken Wit Matzdorf Alex. Francis Fortays Kan

Legion junior and midget playoffs set Sunday

The Cornhusker Legion Baseball League 1971 schedules finals for August 1 with Lincoln Kirst National Bank hosting Gyan Island West champion at Sherman Field in Lincoln. Kearney Midgets meet Lincoln Judd Brothers for the Midget Division title at Memorial Field in Kearney.

Cornhusker Legion Baseball League Bell Lincoln Kirst National Bank Gyan Island Sherman Field Incomn Kearney Lincoln Judd Brothers Memorial Field Glenn Tasche Lincoln Rich Gaver Fi Lincoln Aurneo Champs Larry Washole Bruce Hatterman Bob Marlins Bob Sendricks Willie Weish

Horse racing stakes and derby lineups at major tracks

Second Bar and Chevron Fight duel for the Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park in a 117,500 race with Bold Bar and others chasing. Bold Reason tops Arlington Park with 124 pounds in the American Derby while Aqueduct and Del Mar feature races crown winners like Hoyal Signal and Cherrybird.

United Press International Jcal Bryant OP. Kimimel Chevron Qneel Monmouth Park Chevron Flight Chauffeur Tudor Spook Drum Fire Freetex Big Bluffer Beach Ruler Knightly Duel Verace Arlington Park Hoice Tookey Laftil Pincau Jr Idal Aqueduct Quare Sheepshead Bay Advance Guard Burl Bacharach Choise San Diego del Mar Bill Shoemaker Liberty Bell Detroit Holmes Smarty Hoyal Signal Aqueduct Cherrybird Monmouth Sturdy Stream Artingtos

Mustangs Open Training Camp In Omaha

The Onihad Mustangs opened training camp at Boys Town after two days of physical exams and equipment issuance. Dan Duskit signed his 171 season contract and is listed at 0 dollars and 185 pounds, having played running back and wide receiver for the team.

Omaha Onihad Mustangs Boys Town Dan Duskit Duskin Mustangs Nso Sigatot Obie Gatifernis

Beermann to Speak at Waterama in Columbus Nebraska

Nebraska Secretary of State Allen J. Beermann will headline the 1971 Waterama Amateur Water Show at Lake North nine miles north of Columbus. He will also judge the Waterama beauty contest and skiing event beside other officials and attractions including Dick Sherrer and the Aquanauts.

Nebraska Allen J. Beermann Lake North Columbus Beermen Tina Beermann Jackie Clyde Medlat Irving Road Loup Power Genoa Dick Sherrer Norfolk Camp Cedars Fremont KLUB Creighton University School of Law Mwe American Bar Associations Nebraska National Guard

Indians Clip Vida Blue In Lipon Debut Victory

Johnny Lipon wins in first game as Cleveland manager as the Indians top Vida Blue and Oakland 4-1. Heidemann and Uhlaender had key singles, while Foster, Lamb, and Hennigan scattered eight hits for Cleveland. Blue takes his 4th loss against 19 wins as Baltimore, Chicago, New York and Detroit post other AL results.

Fred McMane UPI Cleveland Indians Johnny Lipon Vida Blue Lipon Alvin Dark Maanager The Indians Blue Oakland Man Foster Ray Lamb Phil Hennigan Foster Oaklnus Dick Green Baltimore Kansas City Chicagoi Boston Washington Milwaukee New York Minnesota Detroit California Orioles Dick Drago Frank Robinson Robinson Jim Palmer Red Sox Joe Horlen Melton White Sox Rice Petrocelli Rick Bosman Paul Lindblad Bostan Dave Nelson Senators Yankees Manny Ca Michael Thurman Munson George Mitterwald Twins Cater Tigers Tony Taylor Unie Gates Brown Toger Repos Angels

Gibson wins 4-3 to even record at 9-9

Veteran pitcher Bob Gibson hurled six hits in a 4-3 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a two night doubleheader before rain halted the second game. Gibson added a second homer in the seventh, matching a rare hitting display by a pitcher. The win improves his record to 9-9 after a season with earlier injury troubles.

Joe Carnicelli Bol Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phils Gibson Bes Tim McCarver Denny Doyle Doyle Lon Bistolen Cardinal Bey Dat Maxvill Jose Criz San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati New York Chicago Allania San Diego Montreal Houston Gaylord Perry Willie McCovey Giants Kison McCovey Willie Mays Ken Henderson Willie Stargell Tom Haller Jim Lefebvre Reds Don Sutton Richie Allen Dodgers Wefebvre Rave Tomnie Agee Wayne Garret Dave Marshall Gary Gentry Mets Agee Garrett ii Bud Harrelson Hud Harrelson Garrett Marshall Leo Durocher Cys

Three women golfers share opening lead at Bluegrass Invitational

In Louisville, Sandra Spuzich Sherry Wilder and Sandra Haynie led by one stroke after a 70 in the rain shortened first round of the $25,000 Bluegrass Invitational at Thinting Creek Country Club Prospect. Kathy Whitworth shot 73 while defending champion Donna Capori posted 76 amid long wet conditions.

Louisville Upij Sandra Spuzich Sherry Wilder Sandra Haynie Thinting Creek Country Club Prospect Kathy Whitworth LPCA Donna Fapori Jo Anne Gunderson Garner Chamion Pam Barnett Signa Quandt Miss Whitworth Marilyn Smith Sandra Palmer Betsy Cullen Marlene Hagge Kaye Beard University of Kentucky Coeh Kentucky Jane Blalock Tebbie Austin Judy Kimball

Scheinblum Leads Denver Victory Over Royals at Rosenblatt

Richie Scheinblum collected four hits to propel Denver to an 85 win over Kansas City at Rosenblatt Stadium. He boosted his American Association batting average to .417, driving in three runs with a first inning single and a later double.

Omaka UPI Richie Scheinblum Denver Royals Rosenblatt Stadium Scheinblum American Association

Yanks Win Third Place In Wheelchair Olympics

Yank basketball team from the United States secured third place by defeating Great Britain 52- in Mandeville England.

Elliott Signs 1971 Contract with Jets

New York defense star John Elliott, an all pro tackle, signed his $971 contract on Friday with the New York Jets. No terms beyond the amount were announced.

New York John Wiliott New York Jets

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