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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1972

Page

5

Grant appeals fuel penalty in Indy 500 case

In Indianapolis USAC hears race owner Gurney appeal over a 12 place penalty and $12 000 prize difference after Grant was found to have received fuel from teammate Unser s supply during the May 27 race Grant finishing second behind Donohue faced a revised position and prize loss awaiting a full written report from a three member panel chaired by Charlie Brockman with a ruling due midweek

Indianapolis Ind Jerry Grant United States Auto Club USAC Charlie Hrockman Grant Mark Donohue Bobby Unser Dan Gumey Acrain Unser Gumey Unser Gurney Brockman Fie

Riske Named Wyoming Prep Coach of the Year

Sport Shorts notes Milt Riske of Cheyenne Central named prep coach of the year in Wyoming. Also highlights Baseball Notes with Atlanta Braves at Kansas City on June 22 and a televised Cards at San Diego game next Sunday. Bob Gibson shines with his 52nd shutout as St. Louis TV coverage teased. Omaha Royals crowd nears 15 thousand. Giants struggle early, with NL races shaping up amid Los Angeles, Reds, Astros contention.

Paul Ernst Milt Riske CHS Wyoming Milt Cheyenne Central Atlanta Braves Kansas City Braves San Diego Channel 3 Ers Bob Gibson Omaha Kansas ‘City Royals Red Sox Wille McCavey Giants Melts Pirates Los Angeles Reds Astros

Novotnys win Sunday Night Mixed Scotch Doubles title

Novotny and Brenda Novotny bowled handicap 233 241 222 to take first in Boulevard Lanes Scotch Doubles. Kudrons placed second with a 674 series. other high scores included Fuhr Mimick 237 and Kudron 232 as league leaders and a fixture for a future Omaha TV appearance.

Tuene Brenda Novotny Boulevard Lanes Dennis Sandi Kudron Mike Evans Marion Hecker Rich Fuhr Yvonne Mimick Harald Krumland Hila Fuhr Denny van Winkle Roxanne Krumland Novatny Kudron Fuhr-Mimick Fuhr Mimick Omaha John dJacobitz Dennis Kudron Helen Belohrad Kounty Kousins

Morgan and Horsham win in David City golf invitational

George Morgan of David City and John Horsham of Wahoo captured top honors at the David City Invitational Gaif Tournament. Morgan shot 35 37 for 72 while Horsham finished 73 and won a playoff for medalist honors, with flight leaders and a list of top scorers from David City and surrounding towns.

David City George Morgan John Horsham Wahoo Morgan Horsham Jerry Okrina Max Broderson Jim Benson Seward Joe Kucera C. B. Dill Tab Baer Paul Friedrichsen Ray Brockeveldt Dick Wigington Saller Lloyd Hascall Jerry Homan Joe McNulty Dean Heins Rich Gans Fourth Feet Pop Smng Paul Brochtrup Ben Homan Jim Hower Dick Reid

Three schools tied in NCAA not meet

Kalamazoo Michigan AP three schools lead after opening day of the NCAA college division tennis championships at Kalamazoo California State Polytechnic Rollins Florida and Kalamazoo College share six points each Irvine and Lamren are one behind in fourth. Irvine’s Robert Chappell the 1871 singles champion meets Steven Bruhn Tuesday and Rollins John Lowman also has a bye to face Jim Lathrop of Muskingum. The tournament ends Friday.

Kalamazoo Mich California State Poly Rollins Florida Kalamazoo College Te University of California-Irvine Lamren University of Birmingham A. Robert Chappell Irvine Steven Bruhn Southern Colorado State John Lowman Jim Lathrop Muskingum New Concord Ohio

Orioles slump persists as Twins win 3-2 on Darwins double

Baltimore musters five hits and a bunting-filled showing as Minnesota breaks a four game skid with a sixth inning double by Bobby Darvin. Campaneris and Jackson homer for Oakland in Cleveland, while Baltimore star Powell wears glasses and goes hitless.

Baltimore Boog Powell Minnesota Orioles Twins Bobby Darwin Chicago White Sox Chicago Oakland Athletics Cleveland Indians Cantoy Catipaneris Pittsburgh San Diego Burl Weaver Dick Woodson Wayne Granger Dracks Robinson Detroit Powell Cleveland Campaneris Oakland Indians

CWS pairings set for College World Series in Omaha

Ole Miss clinched District 3 playoff win to determine the 26th College World Series field in Omaha. First round Friday includes Mississippi versus Southern California at 6 30 p m, Connecticut against Texas, then Saturday matchups Temple against Oklahoma and Iowa against Arizona State in a double-elimination format running through June 15. Southern California seeks a third straight title.

Omaha Neb University of Mississippi Mississippi Southern California Connecticut Texas Temple Arta Oklahoma Obi Iowa Arizona State

Snead misses Open berth in Charlotte sectional

Sam Snead failed to qualify for the U S Open at Pebble Beach after posting 69 in the morning and 78 in the afternoon at Charlotte Country Club for a 147 total two strokes behind top qualifier Doug Sanders. The 60 year old veteran spoke of a poor day despite heat and fatigue and noted he had never won the Open. Sanders led qualifiers with strong rounds as other tour regulars like Green, Bies, Graham, and Knudeon advanced, while Snead and others that failed included Rodgers and Hebert. The Open field will include exempt players such as Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino, Player, and Casper.

Alex Sachare Associated Press Sam Snead Charlotte N.C Snead Doug Sanders Pebble Beach Calif Philadelphia Country Club J.C Sam Philadelphia Ingelfers Gardner Dickinson Deane Beman Marty Fieckman Dale Douglass George Knudeon Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Lee ‘Yravino Gary Player Billy Casper Sanders Dresser Chartelle Hubert Green Don Bies Red Funseth Lou Graham Kermit Cartey Dave Marr Bob Murphy Bob Loan Masai Rudolph Dave Hill Charles Sifford Jim Jamieson Bruce Devlin Gibby Gilbert Phil Rodgers Hert Hooper Thonel Hebert Bruce Fleisher Hebert Dallas Denver Chicago Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles

Baseball Leaders and Standings: American and National Leagues

Baseball leaders in batting runs and RBIs highlight the American League with Pi ale and D Allen, and the National League with Sanguilien and Morgan. Pitching notes show Kaal and Lee with decisions, Lolich and Perry leading strikeouts, while Kingman and Brock pace home runs and stolen bases.

Piale D.allen Chi Harper Bsn Tovar Min R.jackson Oak Piniella Rudi Jak R Jackson McCraw Cle Fikk Duncan D. Nelson Tex P.kelly Kaal Lee Lolich Det G.perry Cio Blyleven UTS Brock Stl Bonds Sgables Aggee Fuentes J. Speier Ces Stennett Pak Tolan Cin Kingman Hewett Morgan Sil Sutton Marshall Man Carlson Phi Seaver

Sanders climbs to eighth in money list after Kemper Open win

New York AP reports Doug Sanders rose to eighth on the PGA Tour money list after winning the Kemper Open in Charlotte earning 25,000. The victory moved him from 26th to eighth with season total 374,232, while Jack Nicklaus led with 156,031.

New York Doug Sanders Sanders Charlotte N.C Jack Nicklaus Lee ‘Iceyino Jerry Heard George Archer Tom Welskopf Bobby Mitchell Bruce Grampton Bob Murphy Dave Thle

Keen Korner Deano's win fourth games at Platte Center

Keen Korner Lounge and Deano's Diner posted softball wins Monday at Platte Center. Keen Korner topped Mel's TV 31 to 0 while Deano's walloped Uncle Tom's of Platte Center 20 to 10. Hank Buss pitched for the 4-1 club and Jack Steiner had 3 triples with David Kincaid on defense. Mel Heimann took the loss as Dick Kunneman and Mike Wozy each had three hits.

Keen Korner Deano Platte Center Mel Uncle Toms Hank Buss Jack Steiner David Kincaid Mel Heimann Dick Kunneman Mike Wozy Kunneman Bull Mimick Dave Sliva

Mantle Seeks Baseball Job In Return To Game

Tucson report states Mickey Mantle, famed Yankees star, says he currently has no job and is not busy. He would consider a managing offer, notes he still attends spring training with the Yankees and has dabbled as a coach without enjoying it. Mantle recently played in an oldtimers game and traveled to Tucson to present Little League awards.

Tucson Ariz Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Mantle Yankees Manile Los Angeles Tucson Penta

Denver edges Omaha Royals 3-2 in tight matchup

The Associated Press reports Denver defeated Omaha 3-2 as two home runs helped Tulsa win 6-2 over Indianapolis. Roger Cain hit a two run homer for Towra Oaks 43 a Wichita split, Milwaukee Brewers beat Evansville 5-3 in an exhibition.

Tulsa Indians Indianapolis Towa Oaks Wichita Roger Cain Aeros Denver Omaha Royals Milwaukee Brewers Evansville Eoansville

Youth Golf Classic Set for June 23 at Elks Country Club

The Platte Association of Insurance Agents sponsors a local youth golf classic at Elks Country Club on Friday June 23. Amateurs under 18 by August 4 1972 may enter. top three after 18 holes win trophies and advance to state qualifying at Riverside Golf Club Grand Island. Entry forms available from Independent Insurance agents.

Nebraska Elks Country Club Jerry Frieze Weerts- Beellcher Jung Riverside’ Golf Club Grand ‘Island Crestglew Country Wichita Kaw Tom Heiser Hon Ernst Columbus Heiser Platte Association of Insurance Agents, Inc

Baier and partner win 15th Mr and Mrs Tournament

Jerry Baier of Wayne and partner Jeane or Gene Wever of Omaha tied for top after a six game 2360 series at Columbus Bowl ending Sunday. The event drew 259 couples with Velma and Jerry Greenfield Lincoln claiming a 2315 series and the Badies Columbus winning scratch division with a 4207? unclear.

Dune Jerry Baier Wayne Niple Gene Wever Omaha Tmogene Howard Anderson Blair Doris Morris Johnson Central City Velma Jerry Greenfield Lincoln Edith and Everett Pearson Nadine John Sorenson Gary Barb Badie Columbus Betty Bud Rhea Charles Shirley Gaylor Badies Columbus Bowl Harry Carlson

United States Leads in World Pentathlon Final Event

In San Antonio six nations compete in the final world modern pentathlon event as the United States builds a wide lead. Charles Richards of Tacoma and John Fitzgerald of Chicago top the 20 meter swim and push the U S total to 11 440 points, with Germany Italy and France chasing amid a tight overall standings battle.

San Antonio Michel Gueguen Fontainebleau France Giovanni ‘Erugini Rome Italy Placig Ith Chards Fitzgerald Gerhard Werner Oldenburg United States Maly Germany Switzerland Mexico

Rumors of ABA-NBA Merger Denied by Squires Boss

Earl Foreman owner of the Virginia Squires calls reports the ABA will be absorbed by the NBA a "habbling of idiots" and says he has no knowledge of any absorption plans. A Greensboro Daily News item claimed six or seven ABA clubs might join the NBA after June meetings.

Richmond Earl Foreman Virginia Squires American Basketball Association ABA National Basketball Greensboro N.C Daily News NBA Foreman Carolina Cougars Todd Munehak Walter Kennedy Squires John Kerr Earl Kennedy Munehak Kerr

Goalie Doug Favell Signs Three Year Flyers Deal

Montreal AP reports 27 year old goalie Doug Favell has agreed to a three year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Favell, who has been with the club since its 1967 inception, joined the Flyers from the Boston Bruins in a move tied to the club’s expansion era.

Montreal Doug Favell Philadelphia Flyers Favell Boston Bruins Neil

Three inducted into Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame

OMAHA Neb AP Three persons were inducted into the Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame Monday night. Earl Beezley Bob Wheeler and Dave Erb are the new members. General Manager Tom Brock of Ak-Sar-Ben addressed the group recalling Beezley’s 70 years in Nebraska racing and praised Wheeler and Erb for their contributions to the sport.

Omaha Neb Nebraska Racing Hall of Fame Earl Beevley Bob Wheeler Dave Erb Tom Brock Ak-Sar-Ben Brock Hall of Fame Beezley Akr-Ben Brock Calle Beezley Kid Wheeler Erb Needles Beceley Nebraska

Nykluk Named Assistant Coach For Flyers

Named assistant hockey coach Nykluk, a 17 year pro veteran, will assist Flyers coach Fred Shero and AHL coach Larry Wilson in handling player personnel. Nykluk spent 14 of his 17 pro seasons with the Hershey Bears and was announced Monday night by general manager Keith Allen in Montreat.

Montreat Keith Allen Philadelphia Flyers Mike Nykouk Fred Shero National Hockey League Nykoluk Hershey Bears American Hockey League Shero Larry Wilson Richmond Robins

Orr may join exhibition series against Russia in September

Montreal AP reports Boston Bruins All Star defenseman Bobby Orr is likely to play for Canada in an eight game series with Russia in September if he is healthy. Clarence Campbell, NHL president, said Orr, who helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup, is slated for knee surgery in Boston later this week.

Montreal Bobby Orr Boston Bruins Russia Bobby Clarence " Campbell National Hoeckey League Orr Haias Kner Boston

Williamson May Head Blazers In New World Hockey

Former U S Olympic coach Murray Williamson is expected to become general manager of the Philadelphia Blazers in the new World Hockey Association. He may also coach the team as the Tribune reports. The Blazers took over the Miami franchise.

Minneapolis, Minn Murray Williamson Philadelphia Blazers World Hockey Association Minneapolis Tribune Williamson the Tribune Blazers Miami

Gals top keglers at Columbus alley

Mary Christensen rolled a 201 in the Women s Doubles League at Columbus Bowl with Lee Warhulski posting a 523 series and Marcia Stepanek scoring a 6 sum. Rita Fuhr led the Eagles Summer League with a 211 followed by 161 and a 73 series while Lorraine Egger had 207 and 636 and Eve Lasche 518. Loren Wetten led the men with 107 and 545 as Lucky posted a 640 game and Hoop totaled 1 858.

Mary Christensen Lee Warhulski Columbus Bowl Marcia Stepanek Eagles Rita Fuhr Lorraine Egger Eve Lasche Loren Wetten Lucky

Braves Outfielder Ralph Garr Sets Stolen Base Pace

Ralph Garr, who hit 38 for the Atlanta Braves, last year stole 30 bases in his full major league season.

Ralph Garr Atlanta Braves

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