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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1970

Page

6

Nebraska sturgeon record set by Melvin Bourn near Niobrara

Lincoln BUREAU report: Melvin Bourn of Niobrara caught a 33 pound sturgeon from the Missouri River north of town, surpassing the previous 26 pound 14 ounce record held by Steve Nee since April 9. The notice lists numerous regional fishing results across the state with species and gear notes.

Lincoln Nebraska Lookesadine State Game Commission Melvin Bourn Niobrara Missouri River Stevenee Omaha Panhandle McCanimighy Ogallala

Guard Billy Shaw Retires From Professional Football

Guard Billy Shaw announced retirement from the Buffalo Bills after nine years. He will enter business full time, citing a decline in play over the past two seasons. Shaw served as captain in six of his nine seasons and was Buffalo’s No. 2 draft pick in 1961 after graduating from Georgia Tech.

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Juniors host NBC and travel this weekend in Lincoln

NBC club comprised Lincoln High players prepares for a trio of games including a Friday home hosting against National Bank of Lincoln. Columbus Juniors and Midgets travel to Kearney for a doubleheader while Kearney Legion aims to rebalance a tough recent run. Strong pitching from Cade and Mahoney leads NBC as Kearney’s lineup features Kay Telfinger Venema and Wilson among others.

Viavnet Park Riet National Bank At Commerce of Lincoln At & Pnt NBC Lincoln Ast Capital City Noc York Linen Ger Barry Juce Det Cade Mahoney Columbus Vnjors Kearney Kearney Legion Frank Lajevic Legion Legion Hurlers — Interhoaders Terry Garrells Dave Carpenter Cornhusker Kearjey Larry Kay Dennis Telfinger Ted Venema Mike Feb Dick Wilson Joe Sajovic Denis Pratt Secon Stan Schroeder Roval Audiet Blues Gerald Hueser Skein Holdrege Bolt Aire Cornhusker

Elliott named Iowa athletic director vows open media access

Cedar Falls based report says Chahners "Bump" Elliott will make the Iowa athletic department accessible to all news media. He resumes duties after replacing Evashevski and easing a factional split with coach Ray Nagel. Elliott plans to assess the program and consolidate forces while maintaining occasional friction with Nagel.

Cedar Falls, Inc UPI Chahners "Bump" Elliott University of Iowa Elliott Eliott Ray Nagel Vorest Evashevski Elitote Iowa Evashevski Nagel Tig Ten Aut NCAA Imva Miotl Hie

NBA adds two referees to 1970 71 staff

The NBA announced additions to its officiating crews for 1970 71 naming Joanaed Wirtz of Cincinnati Giio and Michal Bustomasso of New York as new referees joining the staff in the coming season.

SGW York UPI National Basketball Association Joanaed Wirtz Cincinnati Giio Michal Bustomasso Warklown Folghis. N.Y

Red Sox First Major League Win Against Cardinals

The Red Sox secured their first Major League win, defeating the Cardinals with Wilkinson winning and Cordson losing. Dan Schaeder hit a triple and double for the winners, Weiermann added a three-base hit, while Voburil hit a ninth triple for the losers. Dodgers beat the Giants 7 to ? with Lucke on the wing and Aubalé losing. Real Sox Bay Cardinals 785 Doilgers Bod Giants 744.

Red Sox Cardinals Wilkinson Cordson Dodgers Giants Lucke Aubalé Dan Schaeder Weiermann Greg Voburil Real Sox Bay Cardinals Doilgers

Pacers sign Curnutt from Tipton in rookie signing

Indiana Pacers announced Thursday the signing of Don Curwil a guard from Tipton Ind who played college ball at Miami Ohio He was a draft pick consideration for NBA champion New York Knicks and became the Pacers fourth rookie to sign for the season

Indianapolis Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Don Curwil Tipton Ind Miami Curnutt New York Knicks Aeard Pacers

Reid Leads in Western Open Golf Victory at Beverly Country Club

Steve Reid, a self described DIY golfer, shot five under par to win the Western Open at Beverly Country Club by one stroke over eight challengers including Arnold Palmer and Don Finsterwald. Palmer faltered with a four putt and a long second hole upshot, while Tom Lotz grabbed eagle on the same hole. Seventy-nine advanced after two rounds with 155 players under par and 14 tied, as experts predicted a tight cut at around 144, two over par.

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White Sox Recall Secrist To Fill Roster Vacancy

The Chicago White Sox recalled Jeff Secrist from the farm system to fill a roster vacancy after shortstop Rich Jales was placed on the disabled list.

Chicago Chivag White Sox Jeff Ridher Don Secrist Rison Jefe Rich Jales

Expos edge Reds as Bailey hits pinch homer in 8-4 win

Montreal's Bob Bailey delivered a fourth inning pinch hit homer to lift the Expos past Cincinnati 8-4. Claude Raymond closed it with six scoreless innings, Carl Morton notching his sixth win. In the NL Atlanta routed Philadelphia, Chicago beat San Diego, and Los Angeles edged St Louis as batters piled up across the circuit.

Bob Bailey Baitey Montreal Expos Cincinnati Reds Bailey Cincinnai Reds Tony Perez John Boececahella Claude Raymond Raymond Carl Morton Atlanta Philadelphia Chicago San Diego Los Angeles St. Louis Jim Nash Hoyt Wilhelm Hob Priddy Jim Uickman Bob Hands Cubs Mike Corkins Padres Mands Willie Davis Maury Wills Joe Hayue Cardinals

Lines Drawn for Soccer Action in World Cup Quarters

Mexico, Russia, Italy, Uruguay, Brazil, England, West Germany and Peru survived the group round robins and head to Sunday quarter finals. Matchups include Mexico or Russia versus Uruguay at Mexico City and Toluca for the other, Brazil versus Peru at Guadalajara, and West Germany versus England at Guadalajara. FIFA will decide which advancing team travels to Toluca.

Mexico City UPI Mexico Russia Italy Uruguay Brazil England West Germany Peru Hursia Mexica Toluca Guadalajara Got International Football Federation FIFA Russiat Axltec Stadium

Ohio State Accepts Monsanto Bid For Stadium Fuel System

The board of trustees of Ohio State University announced on Thursday that they accepted a bid from Monsanto Company to install an artificial fuel system at the football stadium.

Columbus, Ohio UPI Ohio State University Monsanto Company

State Game Commission blasted by Unicameral leader

State Sen. Clifton Batchelder of Omaha blasted the State Game Commission for taunting legislative authority over its contract for a new laboratory. He urged the Unicameral to forget the $692,780 appropriation as invalid per a State Supreme Court ruling. He blasted past expenditures and warned of funding risks if reappropriation failed.

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College World Series Opens With Trojan Pitchers High Hopes

Southern California Trojans start title defense in Omaha facing Ohio University in the opening double elimination round. Brent Strom leads with a 1.00 earned run average, Jim Hart close behind at 2.07, as USC aims to repeat despite Texas Florida State and Arizona leading national ratings. Ohio U and darkhorses like Ohio U. show strong pitching and hitting, with Delaware and Dartmouth also in contention as the field unfolds.

Omala UPI Southern California Trojans Brent Storm Lal Jim Hart Strom Trojans Ohio University Ohio U Hoes Delaware Florida State Seminoles Arizona Dartmouth Town State Texas Florida State Iowa State Gene Ammann Pat Osburn Ohio Amon Darkhorses Ed Robbins Bobcats Minnesota Southern Ilinois Notre Dame Omaha Towe State Larry Corrigan Ohio UL

State shoot highlights local shooters and NFL notes

Two area shooters shine at the state meet with Dale Welson of Lindsay now living in Norfolk claiming the directors event score of 195x200 and the doubles at 48 of 50. Tank Hoppe from Schuyler now in Omaha placed in the top ten as a standout in the director's Shoot with 192.

Paul Ersnt Doniphan Dale Welson Lindsay Date Norfolk Tank Hoppe Schuyler Omaha

Tigers Phillies win in Minor II league clash

Tigers and Phillies secure a 13 6 win over the Mets with Foreton contributing a one hit outing and doubles by Abegglen Berlin and dilek. Jaseke hurled to aid the Orioles 87 victory as the Tigers and Phillies post strong performances in a mixed card of Minor II games.

Tigers Phillies Phillie Migs Lipreeme Mark Jilek Scott Losake Foreton

Oasis Bar dominates with 13-0 softball win

Oasis Bar remains undefeated at 4-0 after a 13-0 victory over General Telephone. Cliff Kapels pitched one hit, Gary Blessen homered, and Merle Johannes, Mike Johannes, and Gene Blessen each doubled. Long Branch beat Sahara Lounge 5-1 in the other league game with Roger Cattan earning the win.

Oasis General Telephone Cliff Kapels David Sheffer Gary Blessen Merle Johannes Mike Johannes Gene Blessen Oasis Dar Columbus Long Branch Sahara Lounge Roger Cattan Terry Skipton Terry

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