A's widen lead in West Division with win over Brewers
Oakland stays atop the AL West by 3½ games after a 5-1 victory over Milwaukee as Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi powered the offense. Pat Bourque was sent to the minors after a late lineup move. Boston, Cleveland, New York, Detroit and Baltimore also won as the pennant chase tightens.
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Capra Shines as Braves Start Him in Relief to Win
Buzz Capra, long man turned starter, held Montreal to 10 hits but no runs as Atlanta backed him with a 16 hit attack to beat the Expos 9 0. Braves bullpen and capra’s late surge draw praise amid May performances including shutouts and strong nine inning outings.
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Lenders report at Columbus Bowl junior doubles league
In Columbus Bowl Junior Doubles League Pat Force posted a 210 game and 549 series as pee boys, with Vicki Wilcox leading girls at 125 and 319. Suck Sanders 514, Dan Force 261 and 523, Bill Price 382, Force and Sounders combined for 87 and 1,063. In All American Summer League Gary Muth topped men at 220 and 979, Keith Gottschall and Harry Carlson 202 each, Fred Leonhard 222. Gloria Muth fed the women with TO and 53, Colgate team totals OH 1,975.
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Suck Sanders
Dan Force
Bill Price
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Colgate
Dick Jensen wins Cornhusker Open Golf Tournament
In Omaha Nebraska Dick Jensen shot a four under par 68 Sunday to win the 1973 Cornhusker Open Golf Tournament. He finished at 137 after 36 holes, three strokes ahead of first round leader Fred Roper. Dennis Ifoulihkan placed third at 143 followed by Mel Harris. The event was held at the Tenson Park Golf Course.
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Christensen Couples Take Scotch Doubles Title at Boulevard
Elton and Mary Christensen won the Sunday night Scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes with a 685 series on handicap games of 197, 245, and 242. LaVern and Arlene Krings were second with 64, followed by Eldon and Gloria Osten 639, Bran and Vicki Lichtenberg 634, and Loren and Alice Wetten 630. Individual highs included Larry Gunether 237 and Wilma Krumland 237, with the Krings 236 and Christensen 243. Dave and Pam Halte won a special drawing to face next week’s couple for a chance at Bowling at Leisure in Omaha. Carroll Earaiger posted 200 and tied Bob Jokerst at 567 in the Sunday Night Mixed. Jokerst had a singleton. Paul Insinger 200. Ann Puckett and M3 Tile Shemek 144 each for the women, with Glorai Osten 517 and Ann Puckett 510. Chargers led team honors with 677 and 1,912.
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Book Center takes doubleheader in Trans-Nebraska fast pitch
The Book Center and Hallmark Shop defeated Nite Dairy of Beatrice twice in the opening Trans-Nebraska Class A Women’s Solbatt Langue games. Book Center won 1 to 0 in five innings and 15 to 12 with key hits from Czuba Jensen Campbell and Karen Jensen homers by Cenba Jensen triples by Waller Ewers Campbell Aiken.
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Volk wins rifle club's second DCM match in 1974
Volk fired a 167 to lead the Calumbus Rifle Club during the second DCM match of the season for Rifleman of the Year. Richard Slosarski and Jerome Slesarski tied for runner up at 158, Ralph Aernt scored 156.4 as 30 shooters entered the event.
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Columbus Telegram June 3 1974 item repeat note
The Columbus Telegram from Monday June 3 1974 in Columbus Nebraska contains header text repeating the date and city with minimal readable content. The fragmentary OCR shows sparse details and no clear event or person names beyond the location.
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Rivalry Sis at Penn State Football 1973 Sparks Winning Record
The sister of Penn State football rivals in 1973 helped fuel a season with strong winning records. The piece notes key matchups, team dynamics, and notable performances shaping the year.
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AMA says girls should not play rough contact sports with boys
Chicago dispatch reports the American Medical Association committee on medical aspects of sports urges keeping girls in separate programs for football and ice hockey due to injury risk and distinct physical differences. The statement, approved by women's divisions, notes girls' rising participation but favors gendered teams where feasible. interim measures may be used where no comparable programs exist.
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Three Hall of Fame inductees announced for Ak-Sar-Ben
Bob Irwin Gill Nudge and the late Tom Brock will be inducted into the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame Monday at Ak-Sar-Ben. Brock helped Ak-Sar-Ben during its formative years and led the Thoroughbred Racing Association twice. Irwin trained for Marion Van Berg for 28 years and now runs his own stable. Van Berg was the hall’s first inductee.
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Pizza Hut records 4-0 in Columbus Girls Softball
Piven Hub continued its winning ways in the Columbus Girls Softball League by defeating Clubs 13-3 and B-0, 90-2. Lana Schroeder led with four hits against Clarks, with Cindy and Susie Heimann adding two apiece and Neney Hepi two. Schroeder earned the win. Schreader Susie Heimann and Kathy Korger powered for Toulous B-D. Brenda Grubanghaml Korger pitched for Pizza Hut. ML Gerlsch had two of the losers three hits.
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Redwing blanks Midget Blues in one-hit win at Paw Park
Redwing pitcher blanked the Columbus Midget Blues on one hit as Fremont scored three in the seventh to seal a 3-0 win. Schumacher held Fremont to two hits before the final inning. Columbus Blues and Reds meet at Grand Island tonight.
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Keen Korner Beats B-K in Eight Inning Softball Tilt
Keen Korner moves to 1 in Division I of the Columbus Softball League by edging B-K Plooreratters 10 to 8 in eight innings. Dale Ganka earned the win, George Olson took the loss, and six BK runs in the bottom of the seventh forced extra frames. The league play remains idle until the tournament ends June 14.
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Power leads Bank of Montreal in St. John’s softball opener
Janet Power pitched for Bank of Montreal in the St. John’s women’s league opener, surrendering 56 hits, 45 walks and 56 runs as Newfoundland Teleplon’s Jweet Murphy went 10-for- plate for the GEIS Victory.
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Columbus Invitational Softball Tourney Opens at Wildcress Park
Columbus Invitational Softball opened Sunday at Wildcress Park with four games and two more scheduled tonight. Budweiser and Satellite posted shutouts in afternoon play while Primrose and CK Planing Mill won night games.
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Bob Menne Captures Kemper Open in Dramatic Playoff
Bob Menne edged Jerry Heard in a playoff at Quail Hollow to win the Kemper Open after a dramatic final round. He tied on the final regulation hole, then sank a 30-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim the $50,000 top prize amid a field including Nicklaus. Heard praised Menne despite the loss as Bob built from a six-year tour career arc and a tense finish.
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Merchants rout St Edward in Nebraska league game
Columbus Merchants exploded for six runs in the fourth inning to defeat St Edward, with key hits from Rosche Hanke and Clarey. Mike Aeri pitched, and Ron Walters finished with four innings of scoreless relief as Columbus built a 9-3 win at Pawnee Park. In other Central Nebraska games, Schuyler beat Humphrey 6-4 on Glenn Boss pitching, Osceola edged defechamps 4-3 in 10 innings, and Genoa moved to 2-0 in standings.
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Prep cage star visiting Hawaii U
Moses Malone, a 6 foot 1 Virginia standout from Petersburg High, drew interest from top coaches as Hawaii offered a campus visit. He emphasized personal fit over distance and noted ongoing courting from North Carolina, NC State, Maryland and Houston while keeping Hawaii as a probable final stop unless another offer emerges.
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Kathy Gerber Qualifies for Nationals in 440
Kathy Gerber of Columbus, a Columbus High School junior, qualified for the State track meet third in the 440. Carol Mckenzie of Elmwood won in 58.7 with Hamberger of Hastings second. Gerber also ran on the Nebraska Track Club mule relay team that won at 4705.7. Other runners included Kathy Vaughn and Debbie Esser. Nationals set for Bakersfield, California in June 2024, with a $200 fund-raising need to cover travel.
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Sports Permits and Local Baseball Trade Talk
A reader notes high permit totals for fishing and hunting with Nebraska figures at 242875 and 198273 respectively. In horse racing, AkSarBen trainer Stidings leads with Jack posting 15 percent after 10 wins, 13 places, 13 shows, while talks rise about baseball trades involving Don Kessinger and the Cardinals. Braves face Phillies on TV as attendance dips seek lift from nicer weather and tight divisional races.
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Juniors suffer four losses in rough weekend schedule
American Legion Juniors drop four games as Fremont dominates with a 20 run victory at Pawnee Park. Columbus pitchers struggle while Lincoln First National Bank and Wakefield hand losses in twin bills and a Sunday setback, as key hits from Patt Zastera and Leatherman fail to spark comebacks.
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Omaha Royals snap skid in tight race update
Indianapolis maintained a one game lead over Iowa in the American Association East as Omaha Royals ended a losing streak with a 4 3 win over Denver. Pete Varney homered twice and drove in four for the Town. Richedor Henderson earned his eighth win as Indianapolis beat Wichita 16 6, with Car rol and Griffy delivering key RBIs.
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West German Cyclist Wins Stage in British Amateur Tour
Klaus-Peter Thaler of West Germany won the seventh stage of the amateur tour of Britain in Scarborough England on Sunday. He edged ahead in the race’s final sprint to take the stage victory.
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Ron Stander to fight again in New Bedford bout
Ron Stander the heavyweight known as The Milwaukee Butcher will fight again. He rose to fame after a televised challenge to Joe Frazier in Omaha years ago where Frazier won after four rounds. A return bout is set for New Bedford, Massachusetts with an opponent to be announced.
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