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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1977
Page
5
With school out for summer, year end honors greet top performers from local schools. The Telegram notes many notable performances across sports, though it does not officially designate an Athlete of the Year for the three or two school area.
Porter and Feehan, all state football standouts from Columbus High and Scotus Central Catholic, head to college gridiron careers. Hroza rushed for 1000 plus yards for the Shamrocks in 1976 and draws preseason notice. Curry of Columbus High golf, a top state player, faces a forced scorecard infraction that cost the team a state title. Curry moves on to Arizona after a standout season including a third at the PBA Junior Championship in Florida.
Columbus High sweepers excel on mat and in pool with standout performances from Rudy Glur in wrestling and Scott Harsh in swimming. Scotus star Mike Cielocha set state marks in track, Porter and Beatrice rival Rod Carlson shined in shot put, and golfer Bill Fox placed high. A no hitter by Scott Fouten at the Legion midget tournament highlighted a busy year. College housing notes include Platte College recruits and an on campus housing call to Rich McGill.
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn confirmed Ted Turner is again suspended effective May 19 after a federal judge upheld the original action. The order, mailed to Turner, followed Edenfield’s ruling and noted the stay period adds to the suspension through March 23, 1978. No decision on appeal was announced.
Portland Blazers topple Philadelphia 110 94 to grab a 3-2 edge in the best of seven. Bob Gross scored 11 of his 20 in a 40 point third quarter spurt that carried Portland past the Sixers, as Maurice Lucas and Lionel Hollins aided the attack. Erving led all scorers with 37 for Philadelphia, while Dave Twardzik and Johnny Davis contributed key plays in a late stretch. The teams head to Portland for game six as the Blazers try to close out the series.
Pittsburgh Pirates race to a 5-0 victory over Chicago behind Jim Rooker's five hit shutout and Dave Parker's two run single in the first inning. Frank Taveras and Phil Garner opened with singles and Parker scored on a single, then Bill Robinson added another.
Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 9 5 in the first game as Willie Montanez and Gary Matthews hit two run homers. Don Collins earned the win in relief after entering in the fifth with two outs. Lynn McGlathen took the loss, dropping to 2 6.
Nancy Hegi, previously assistant coach at Columbus High, is promoted to head volleyball coach for the 1977 season. She replaces Sandi Hopp, who led the Niscoverettes for nine years and sent two teams to state. Hegi, CHS graduate, will also continue teaching physical education.
In a Tri-County game Norfolk fielded nine pitchers against O Neill as the Irish won 8 to 4 after four hours. The piece notes Norfolk’s pitching depth resembles major league rosters and mentions Canada waterfowl reports and Seaver trade chatter with Mets and Bars tied to potential moves.
The sports week includes Saturday games for Columbus Midget Ones and Juniors at Yankton with times around 9:30 and 4:30, plus Columbus Halliday Softball and the Stowpitch Invitation at Gerrard Park. Sunday features Columbus Merchants at Lincoln Pirates and Columbus Mager Blues at York with multiple start times, plus Columbus Midget Reds at Fremont and a Softball Holiday Invitational at Gerrard Park culminating in a 4:30 championship. Monday lists Platte Valley basketball camp and a busy Little League slate, followed by Pony and adult leagues with multiple matchups and a Stowpitch event.
Schedule details for the Columbus Holiday Inn Invitational at Gerrard Park. Includes opening games Sunday at Gerrard Park and multiple matchups across divisions with winners and losers brackets, continuing into Sunday with finals and related events at various parks and venues.
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