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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1975

Page

19

O'Brien fines Hawks for Erving signing and blocks McGinnis

NBA Commissioner Larry O'Brien declares Hawks fined 400000 for illegally signing Julius Erving and bars the Knicks from signing George McGinnis, who had a reported 2 million deal. Bucks own Erving draft rights. Hawks face further draft penalties as a sale loom. Knicks survive with a partial first round trade option but lose their own pick.

AN Franudly NBA Larry O'Brien New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks Democratic Party Hawks Julius Erving Knicks George McGinnis Philadelphia Bers Atlanta O'Brien McGinnis New York

Foolish Pleasure Leads Belmont Stakes Showdown Schedule

Belmont Stakes notes feature Foolish Pleasure as favorite with Master Derby second after Derby and Preakness wins. Finish order listed as Foolish Pleasure, Master Derby, Prince Thou Art. Juniors in Action host Wayne and Fremont as Columbus Juniors seek seventh straight win. TV baseball schedules show Giants Pirates Cubs Reds. Trade and roster moves include Keith Hernandez to Tulsa and Jerry Terrell recalled by Twins while Rod Carew nears batting records. Doug Sweeney to Hastings for college basketball.

Belmont Foolish Pleasure Master Derby Yayka Deyak Huskers Nebraska Cardinals Keith Hernandez Tulsa Twins Jerry Terrell Tacoma Terrell Minnesota Rod Carew Willie Davis Reggie Smith Doug Sweeney Aurora Hastings

Ak Sar Ben Racecard Saturday June 7 Entries

Ak-Sar-Ben race card lists Saturday entries for nine races with purses from 4000 to 82500 and fields of four year olds and up. Contenders include No Boy ridden by Herrrera, Lively, Calgeron, Greer, and Duthie among others in multiple claiming and allowance events across one mile to six furlongs.

Furiong Ima Contenger Herrera Vicky Capri Meier Anuit Greer Speer Kunitake Tom's Aftair Sorenson Sgunay Street Beavetson Ms. Stryker Dumotes All Gaby Jois Calgeron Port Duthie Kunkeke Champagne Kia Couto Stane Man Greer He Book Engle Gunner Anderson Olas Alowance Bole Cignining Ply Stone No Boy Fame Mill — Kunstane Speedy Quick Joe Buster Vilaire — Jones J"'Baba = Smith Berkins County Rollins Wile Wink King Sea Bird Swift Capture Chapman Speedy Spook David Whited George Brande Hansiep Phelps Sig Harmon Dos Reyes Rollins Aman Lively Bronte Rail Sooter Kia Calvert Stumpy the Boy Ecoftey Pongelli Greer Rutisen — Smith Dos Reyes Kid Calvert Horine —‘Smith Jay Aye Jones Harmon High Rover Soremon Overton Anderson Ge the Bubbles Ieonman — Herrera Fensman M. Phelps Alstay Couto Mr. Speaker — Sorenson Smith Pappa — Cameron Davia Whites Alow

Maca homers as Senators win Pony League game

Maca smacked a homer over the right-centerfield wall to lift the Senators to their first Pony League victory over the Pirates 63. Larry Kolbush earned the win, Williams took the loss. In the other game, Bears beat Redlegs 3 to 2 as Brian Kearney got the win over Tom Munson.

Maca Senators Pirates Larry Kolbush Bears Redlegs Brian Kearney Tom Munson Kolbush LP — Williams

Royals draft Kent Cvejdlik from Carter Lake in 17th round

Kansas City Royals chose Kent Cvejdlik a right handed pitcher from Carter Lake Iowa in the 17th round of the regular MLB draft on Thursday. Carter Lake lies near Omaha and Council Bluffs. Orioles select Bob Knezevich from Council Bluffs in the 22nd round as a right handed pitcher.

New Yuna Kansas City Royals Kent Ross Cvejdlik Carter Lake Iowa Cvejdlik Omaha Council Bluffs Bob Knezevich Council Bluffs Baltimore Orioles

Pirates strengthen rotation with Candelaria call up

Teesburgh UPI reports Pirates place lefty Ken Brett on 21 day DL and promote left handed John Candelaria from Charleston International League. Candelaria at 21 is 7-1 with a 1.78 ERA and three shutouts this season, and will join the Pirates Friday.

Teesburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Ken Brett Uup John Candelaria Charleston Brett Candelaria Pirates

Flames trade Hextall to Red Wings for Kryskow

Atlanta Flames announce the trade of veteran center Bryan Hextall to Detroit for left winger Dave Kryskow. The club also signs first round pick Richard Mulhern, with GM Cliff Fletcher citing center surplus and age as reasons.

Atlanta UPI Atlanta Flames Bryan Hextall Detroit Red Wings Dave Kryskow National Hockey League Defensman Richard Mulhern Cliff Fletcher Hextall Kryskow

Cage star signs letter to GWU basketball program

Washington UPI reports Jim Smith, a standout Pensacola junior college player, will attend George Washington University next year. GWU coach Bob Tallent said Smith signed a letter of intent for a Colonial scholarship after leading Braddock High School to a state title.

Indians To DL Brohamer. Kuiper Promoted From Oklahoma City

The Cleveland Indians placed second baseman Jack Brohamer on the disabled list and recalled infielder Duane Kuiper from Oklahoma City to fill the roster spot. Kuiper joins the major league squad while Brohamer recovers.

Cleveland UPI Cleveland Indians Jack Brohamer Duane Kuiper Oklahoma City

PBR Edges G Associates in Slow Pitch Showdown

Pabst Blue Ribbon upped its league record to 44 in the Columbus Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League by edging G. and Associates 16 to 15. Bob Sundvold drove in seven runs, including a grand slam, powering the victory.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Columbus G. and Associates Bob Sundvold

Belmont Stakes entrants face distance doubts and favorites

Nine colts vie for the 107th Belmont Stakes with Foolish Pleasure the early 2-1 favorite after the Kentucky Derby win, Master Derby at 3-1, Diabolo and Avatar among top contenders. Jockeys Vasquez Shoemaker and others project questions on going a mile and a half as horses’ pedigrees meet Belmont demands.

New York UPI Leroy Jolley Johnny Campo Buckland Farm Elmendorf Avatar Tommy Doyle John L. Greer Foolish Pleasure Golden Chance Farm W. E. “Smiley” Adams Darrel McHargue Adams Frank McMahon Diabolo Cynthia Phipps Singh Laffit Pincay Singh Angel Cordero Arthur Seeligson Damascus Darby Dan Farm Prince Thou Art Braulio Baeza Bill Shoemaker

Floyd leads Kemper Open with 7 under 65 at Quail Hollow

Ray Floyd, 32, shot a 7 under 65 at Quail Hollow to hold a two stroke lead after the first round of the Kemper Open in EmanuInc North Carolina. He birdied all four par five holes and said the round was a thinking man's effort with no mental errors. Roger Maltbie and Bobby Mitchell shot 67s as winds rose. Dick Rhyan Jim Dent and Bob Murphy were three back at 68.

Emanuui N.C UPL Ray Floyd Floyd Quail Hollow Country Club Ft. Bragg Roger Maltbie San Jose State University Bobby Mitchell Dick Rhyan Jim Dent Bob Murphy Jackie Gleason

Adolph Butts Dominates Genoa Trapshoot League Trio

Adolph Butts highlighted the Genoa Trapshoot League by posting 50 straight hits from 16 and 25 and 23 yards out. Teammate Jerry Henke followed with 25 and 24, while Dave Hellbusch registered 25 straight from the handicap range.

Enoa Adolph Butts Genoa Jerry Henke Dave Hellbusch

Deer permit drawings set for June 17 in Nebraska

Lincoln Nebraska June 17 drawing will determine permits for Deer management units Blue Ekorn Wahoo over subscribed. Antelope units all over subscribed with a June 10 drawing. Unsuccessful applicants may apply June 20 to June 30 at the Game Commission offices in Lincoln.

Lincoln Neb UPI State Game Commission Commission

Lions sign Thompson from Canada to Detroit contract

Detroit Lions add receiver and kickoff return specialist Bobby Thompson after six years in Canada. Coach Rick Forzano said several NFL clubs were interested in him and the team is fortunate to land a player of Thompson's caliber.

Detroit UPI Bobby ‘Thompson Canada Detroit Lions Thompson Lions Rick Forzano

Bears Sign Dean the 15th 1975 Draft Pick

Chicago Bears announce 11th round pick Mike Dean has signed a contract. The deal makes him the 15th Chicago draftee to sign for 1975. Dean kicked a 56 yard field goal for Texas and joins the Bears after being drafted this year.

Chicago UPI Mike Dean University of Texas Chicago Bears Dean Bears

Seaver Finds Form With Mixed Pitches For Mets

Tom Seaver, once at a career crossroads, has reinvented himself as a thinking pitcher. The four-time 20-game winner and two-time Cy Young winner now relies on control and a mix of pitches rather than overpowering fastballs, delivering a six-hitter and a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros to spark the Mets.

Fred Down UPI Tom Seaver New York Mets Mets Seaver Fresno Calif Houston Astros

Schreiber nets 118 triplicate in league play at Boulevard Lanes

Paul Schreiber rolled an 118 triplicate in the Senior Citizens League at Boulevard Lanes earning an ABC triplicate award and patch plus a free steak dinner at Keen Korner. Ed Zimmer led with 204, Cy Birkel 539, women led by Dorothy Roberts 179 and Elsie Hudson 478. Also noting strong scores from Mike Sterup 222 and Fred Bierman four-game 700 with 216.

Paul Schreiber Boulevard Lanes ABC Keen Korner Ed Zimmer Cy Birkel Dorothy Roberts Elsie Hudson Mike Sterup Fred Bierman Halte‘Shemek

Americans vie for British Amateur final at Hoylake

Three Americans led by 1973 winner Dick Siderowt seek spots in the 80th British Amateur final at Royal Liverpool. Grace and Giles are drawn with Siderowt in one group, while Mark James and Geoff Marks contend in the other. A morning clash between Siderowt and Grace looms as the day’s marquee match.

Hoylake England UPI Dick Siderowt Siderowt John Grace Vinnie Giles Royal Liverpool Seaside Mark James Geoff Marks Siderows Porthcawl Grace Fort Worth Tex

4-H Softball League Opens With Big Scoring Games

Silver Stars defeated Sheepherders 17 to 2 as Jeff Engel hit a homer and 31 hits were recorded. Darrel Rickert and Tammy Runge combined on the mound for the win. Ralph Inde homered and pitched for the losers, who had 19 hits. Randy Mueller homered and pitched for the Good Guys in a 14 to 13 victory over Rosenborg. Phil Olson took the loss.

Mets Dave Kingman Felix Millan Kingman Tom Griffin Astros Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Kansas City Royals California Angels Detroit Tigers Texas Baltimore Cubs Giants Don Kessinger Jose Cardenal Bill Madlock Darold Knowles Randy Moffitt Yankees Twins New York Jim Hunter Thurman Munson Graig Nettles Rod Carew Jim Hughes Indians Royals Buddy Bell Cleveland Dave LaRoche Angels Tigers Bill Singer Dave Chalk Billy Smith California Vern Ruble Silver Stars Good Guys Jeff Engel Darrel Rickert Tammy Runge Ralph Inde Gordon Wiese Randy Mueller Rosenborg Phil Olson

Youth baseball Lane Scores Yankees 4 6 2 Eagles 122

Lane leads a youth baseball game summary noting Yankees 4 6 2 and Eagles 122 with pitcher Chris Styskal credited with the win and Steve Tooley the loss.

Lane Yankees Eagles Chris Styskal Steve Tooley

Kusick Demoted to Tacoma After Twins Loss

Minnesota Twins demote first baseman Craig Kusick to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League to clear room for pitcher Joe Decker who is sidelined with a viral infection. Earlier Tom Kelly was considered. after a 7-4 defeat to the New York Yankees the move was finalized.

Bloomington

Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results Snapshot

Thursday racing at Ak Sar-Ben lists winners Gamblin Frank Bully Prince and Nubarker among multiple winners in several races. Exacta and double payouts are recorded with Nos. 510 and 94 paying $128.70 and $546.90 respectively. Attendance reaches 12,447 with mutuel handle over $1 million.

Sturdy Marcy Bea’s Fleet Nubarker Shiny Gem Exacta Lady Barb Ray Tyson Snake River Boy Go Nashie Willie Grey Golden Miracle Mink and Wine Royal Wrong Ruby Satan Shiney Sun Friar Shock Ultra Energy Red Ace Mutuel

B D club blanks Oasis Bar 6 0 in softball win

Becton Dickinson blanked Oasis Bar 6 0 in a women's softball league game as pitcher K Schr iat allowed three hits. S Schmidt had two hits and two runs while C Torczon and P Brezenski each added two hits.

Becton-Dickinson K. Schriat Blank Oasis Bar S. Schmidt C. Torczon P. Brezenski

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