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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1971

Page

3

McLain loses 11th as fame fades in baseball saga

Denny McLain, once the toast of baseball after a 31 win season, has slipped to a losing streak, dropping his ninth loss in ten decisions as the Angels rally to beat the Senators 3-2. The Washington rotation struggles continue while San Francisco, Cincinnati, and others post decisive wins across the majors.

Joe Carnicelli UPI Faue Denny McLain McLain Detroit Washington Bob Short Short Jciwever MacLain

Giants edge Mets on wild pitch in ninth

The San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 3 to 2 after a wild pitch by Mets reliever Wes Lentz misfired missing catcher Jerry Grote. Hal Lanier scored on the play, with Mays contributing a single and a triple. Umpire Lor Weyer upheld the call amid Mets protests.

Fred McMane UPI New York Mets Willit Mays Mays New York Hal Lanier Tug Methaw Cateler Derry Grote Grote Tanier Steand San Francisco Giants Lanier Meshaw Mets Lor Weyer Gi Hodges Svame Weyer Grate Metra McCraw McGraw Dave Marshall Willie McCovey

Baseball drive great success within Lille League

The Columbus Baseball Association candy drive by Lille League Players and coaches was a success per officials. Winners in the team bracket include minors Astros Rea Kjonegaard coaches. Braves Howard Filburn. Valcons Sam Schiedegper. Majo Giants Jim Wenthoff. Twins Bill Jarkson. Dodgers Fany Schichfer. Individual winners feature Minors Test Triplett. Astros Dean Daren. Colts Ken Mitchell. Fatcons Jim Ganka. Astros Tine Tate. Astros Mike Schiedegaer Farrans Chris Driefirst. Braves Tad Wilms. Beaves Tim Kronegaard. Astros Jim Brandl. Major League selling winners list contains Mandy Weinberf Giants and others.

Columbus Baseball Association Lille League Astros Rea Kjonegaard Braves Howard Filburn Valcons Sam Schiedegper Majo Giants Jim Wenthoff Twins Bill Jarkson Dodgers Fany Schichfer Test Triplett Dean Daren Colts Ken Mitchell Fatcons Jim Ganka Tine Tate Mike Schiedegaer- Farrans Chris Driefirst Tad Wilms Beaves Tim Kronegaard Jim Brandl Waves Mandy Weinberf Giants Travis Jackson Mike Swartz Cubs Chris Podany LaVera Swartner Dave Menke Rerl Sax Svotfoutel Fadgersy Jay Mekolus

Fremont Victorious After 10-Run Rally At Pawnee Park

Fremont Midgels exploded for ten runs in the sixth inning to topple Columbus Midgel Reds 14 to 4 at Pawnee Park Friday night. Al Gustafson opened the late rally with a hit, sending Verlin Eds to the mound in relief. Jon Jackson drove in multiple runs with a three run double, and Mike Cook plus Jeff King contributed key RBIs as four more runs crossed. Columbus coach Tom Zahawa used relievers but the Reds could not recover, dropping to 2-2 on the season. The next game is Wednesday, June 10 at 5:20 p.m. against Norfolk.

Californian Angels Senators McLain Wiostoof Ken McMullen Frank Haward California Clyde Wright Tou Gonzalez McMullen Berry Kansas City Boston Baltimore Chicago Detroit Minnesota New York Oakland Hns Vielors Royals Lois Tisnt Rojas Chuck Harrison George Sealt Red Sox von Buford Ellie Hendricks Boog Powell White Sox Buford Dave McNally Willie Morton Tigers Horton Tel Patton Hanes Mike Kilkery Bill Park Thurman Munson Yankees Michael Teasie Bave Duncan Chris Chambliss Cleveland Fremont Pawnee Park Columbus al Gustafson Verlin Eds Vistors Gustafson Roger Chucler David Drake Jim Wieman Secon Mike Cook Jeff King Toad Todd Edgington Force John Walters Jon Jackson Tom Zahawa Walters Tunis Cook Chach Virgil Lartsel Rick Kundrow Dareld Eden Kudrow Steve Niedbalski Reds Actinn Norfolk

Stewart leads Can Am Mosport speed trials in Lola

Jackie Stewart, 31, tops Mosport Can Am speed trials ahead of McLaren rivals Denis Hulme and Peter Revson in Friday runs. Stewart clocked 1:18 and 112 mph average. Lola is under development. Thirty six cars vie for 33 starting spots, with a $75,000 purse.

Mosport Onl Jackie Stewart McLaren Todig Stewart McLaren Jean Denis Hulme Peter Revson Hulme Revson Lola Canada Jon Cordis Bob Brawn Burlington

Hearing delayed in Sharman suit over ABA coach

The Utah Stars seek 3 million in damages against coach Bill Sharman. Hearing delayed after Stars owner Bill Daniels left the courtroom due to an allergy and later suffered an asthmatic attack. Daniels had testified earlier and was to be cross examined. plaintiffs requested to fold in Sharman's testimony with Daniels present for advice.

Salt Lake Cry UPI Utah Stars Bill Sharman Stars Bill Daniels Cartroom Daniels Plantiff Sharmin Los Angeles Lakers

Ak-Sar-Ben racing results detailed for Friday cards

At Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha results include Wiest race Enforcelat finishing strong with 4.80 odds and Miss LoNate at 3.80, Nizken at 20. Second race saw Winger Warrive 4.80 and Tultan 4.40 with a 29.40 daily double. Attendance reported at 12,123.

Omaha UPI Enforcelat Miss LoNate Nizken Winger Warrive Tultan Dizey Pearl Gaytay Date of Glory Carrere Abo Dr’s Deck B.d Pat Claudius Max Hannony Roxd Exacta Tayal Kiner Minho Doll Markel Easter Irelae Ea Lithe Pelson Rayado Jessie Hutter R Maye

Bills sign top draft pick J D Il of ASU

Buffalo confirms the signing of wide receiver J D Il from Arizona State, the No 1 collegiate draft choice, to a 1971 NFL contract.

Buffala UPI J.D. Il Arizona State Tuffalo Bills

Harvard and Tulsa Win Openers in OMAMA World Series

Harvard defeated Brigham Young 41 in a game highlighted by home runs and strong pitching from Bil Kelly who also hit a triple. Tulsa beat Mississippi State 5-2 as Steve Rogers started for Tulsa before relief by Cliff Butcher, with Jerry Tabb and Steve Bowling providing key homers.

Omama UPS Harvard Brigham Young University Tulsa Mississippi State Hoth Steve Rogers Ath Cliff Butcher Rogers Bil Kelly Dane Jerg Kelly Dave Conn Jerry Tabb

Miss Birkel Hostess for College World Series

Twenty year old Mary Birkel of Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing serves as hostess for the Brigham Young Cougars in the College World Series in Omaha. Nominated by the class of 1972 she is supported by the student body as Clarkson's College World Series Sweetheart.

David City Mary Birkel Cliverne Birkel Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Omaha Birkel Isas Indy Clarkson Mary Brigham Young Cougars Rocky Montain

McCook Hosts 11th Annual Men’s Open Golf Tourney

The McCook area hosts the 11th annual Men’s Open Golf Tournament this Saturday and Sunday at the McCook Towns Golf Course. Out-of-town golfers may qualify Saturday by playing 18 holes, with entries due by a stated time. The $93 entry includes supper, a dinner dance, and breakfast Sunday.

Mets place Agee on 15 day disabled list

The New York Mets placed outfielder Tommie Agee on the 15 day disabled list and recalled Mike Jorgenson from Tidewater. Agee injured his knee breaking up a double play in Los Angeles last week.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Tommie Agee Mike Jorgenson Tidewater Palm Agee Los Angeles

Suspensions in tennis lifted for four players

London UPI reports the International Tennis Federation lifted suspensions on four stars for failing to compete in the French championships at Paris. Named players include Tom Okker of the Netherlands Nikki Pille Ismael KE Shafei of the United Arab Republic and West Germany's Inge Buding.

London UPI International Lawn Tellnis Federation ULTF Paris Tom Okker Netherlands Nikki Pille Ismael KE Shafei United Arab Republic West Germany Inge Buding

Manta and Fort Marcy Lead Inglewood and Bowling Green Handicaps

United Press International reports Manta, a seven year old mare from Elmendorf Farm, headlines Hollywood Park's $73,000 Inglewood Handicap facing seven rivals. Fort Marcy, Rokeby Stable’s star, seeks a repeat win in Belmont Park’s $97,300 Bowling Green Handicap, aiming to improve his all time earnings.

United Press International Manta Fort Marcy Elmendorf Farm Inglewood Hollywood Park Fort Marey Rokeby JY Volles Belmont Park Citalion Fort Marey Willl Dumptop Loud William Waggin Perry-Claiborne Farm Ejemipla Congurar Canonerg South America Yellow Worker Wice Worthy Monmouth Park Helm Liberty Bell

Baseball pitching leaders by league standings and records

National League leaders show Dierker Hou and Carlton at 10-2, Jenkins 10-5, Seaver 12-6, Stonevea 8-3, with Illis Pill a and Maviehal noted. American League leaders list Oak at 12-2, Cuellar Balt, Sieberl Bos 9-2, Palmer Balt, Wa Mealy Balt, Munter Gal tet Lolieh Det 9-5.

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Women golf leaders share spotlight at LPGA Pleasant Valley

In the halfway mark of the LPGA championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club, Debbie Austin of Oneida New York leads by three strokes with seven players within four. Veteran Kathy Wohltwalth Mickey Wright 36 and young pros Kathy Ahert Jane Blalock share the chase at two under par with 144 while Wright sits at 147.

Sutton Mass Fen Sterday Aye Goeng Tha Pleasant Valley Country LPGA Miss Austin Fomor Tow Pleasant Valley Kathy Wohltwalth Mickey Wright Kathy Ahert Jane Blalock Miss Whitworth

Redbirds Acquire Pitcher Santorini From Padres

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired pitcher Al Santorini from the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Leron Lee and lefty Fred Norman.

Ogallala to Host First Quarter Horse Show

The first annual Quarter Horse Show will be held at the Keith County Fairgrounds starting at 8 am Sunday. Sponsored by the Keith County Sheriff’s posse, waterhorses from Nebraska and surrounding states will compete for cash prizes trophies and ribbons.

Egallala Keith County Fairgrounds Kelith County Porsa Nebraska

Big Bob trims weight and sharpens game in open lead

California native Lin Lunn shed pounds by cutting snacks and fatty foods, dropping from a 29 to a 28 inch waist and shaving six inches off. He shot a six under par 66 to lead the $50,000 Bea ma Open at nine under, with Dale Douglass at 63 and Mason Rudolph two back. Weiskopf and Ziegler tied at 138, Palmer at 141 as other veterans trailed.

Charlotte N.C UPI California Lin Dale Douglass Kemper Ehamp Mason Rudolph Tom Weiskopf Larcy Ziegler Miller Barber Cary Trayer Arnold Palmer Awai Ned Lunn Lion

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