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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1976

Page

10

Red Auerbach’s dramatic bench moment sparks Celtics comeback

The 1960s era figure Red Auerbach revived his legend as he rose from the top box during a pivotal Celtics semifinal. His actions mirrored a team legacy built on swift drafting, defense, and bold leadership. Boston clinched the series and moved toward the NBA finals, with Auerbach reflecting on his long career and influence.

Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers Boston Tom Heinsohn John Killilea Fox Red Auerbach Rose Boston Garden Celtics Snar Bill Russell K.C. Jones Dave Cowens Jo Jo White Auering Itics Killilea John Havlicek Russell Mal Graham Auerbach Cleveland Red Phoenix

Blindness not a handicap for Tennessee fisherman

In Morristown Tennessee Ervin Mike Lorance a 44 year old fisherman who is blind says he can tell water depth by sound and reads lures by feel. He lost his sight in 1962 to hereditary causes and uses training to locate others on the boat and fish with partners. Erwin Cole Murfreesboro longtime American Bass circuit point leader notes Lorance’s skill and determination and invites skeptics to fish with him.

Morristown Tenn UPI Ervin Mike Lorance Erwin Cole Murfreesboro Cole Ruby Patricia

Ak Sar Ben Race Results And Local Fishing Anecdotes

Friday's Ak-Sar-Ben race results list multiple winners including Return Engagement and Oklahoma Warrior with payoffs in the hundreds. The report also includes an odd fishing aside about Cole and partner Lorance, highlighting fishing mishaps and Lorance’s water skiing and bowling achievements with family.

JMAHA UPI Choice Doll Idle Worker Oklahoma Warrior Jet Fool Pretty Caper Ivan's Beth Fonn da Blue Judy My Royal Trouble Tim Tap Tim King’s Cure Exacta Lindy Oe Commando Star Gas Lenin Lake Nail Ott Rees

Damaged Sign Sparks Vandalism Concerns at Schuyler Wildlife Area

Bud Druyor of the Wildlife Management Crew notes a sign damage item, framing vandalism as a recurring issue at the Whitetail Wildlife Area near Schuyler. He warns that suspects who are hunters or fishermen may bear part of the repair costs, funded by operation and maintenance fees for state deer, duck, and fishing programs in the Platte River area.

Whitetail Schuyler Bud Druyor Wildlife Management Crew Druyor Platte River

Questions and answers from the sports page letters section

Readers ask about baseball players careers and contracts. The column covers Montefusco, a sumo performer Takamiyama, tennis circuit politics, four-decade MLB players, Pete Maravich scoring, Yang Chuan Kwang’s Olympic history, and Fred Lynn contract status amid unsigned stars and options.

PGA Ted Williams Early Wynn Gene Stevens John Doran Anaheim Calif Williams Wynn Mickey Vernon Dodgers Pete Maravich NBA M.M Orinda Pistol Pete C.K. Yang Taiwan Rome UCLA Rafer Johnson Ronald Gaddi Sacramento Yang Chuan-kwang Formosa Johnson Yang Rafer Fred Lynn Boston Red Sox Bennie Saathoff Hayward Lynn Carlton Fisk Rick Burleson Jerry Kapstein

Wilkins Sweeps 230-Foot Discus at AAU Meet in Los Angeles

Bearded star Mac Wilkins delivered a 230 foot discus throw to highlight the 88th AAU outdoor track and field meet in Los Angeles. Hampton wins the men's 200 and Morehead shocks in the women's 200 as Williams falters. Arnie Robinson mirrors a world best leap in the long jump and Robinson secures AAU title repeat.

Los Angeles UPI Mac Wilkins AAU Wilkins Millard Hampton Tennessee State Brenda Morehead Steve Williams Guyana James Gilkes Gilkes Auburn Harvey Glance Hampton San J Cones. Coms Debbie Arnie Oe Munich Randy Williams Robinson Moore

Parting shot on CBS NBA signing with Mieuli tale

Franklin Mieuli helped seal the CBS NBA contract by travelling east without coat and shoes and buying yellow boots a denim jacket and borrowing a tie before the press conference at 21. Murray Olderman invites readers to send questions for his column. He cannot answer all personally but will select questions for publication.

Bill Russell Frank Ramsey John Havlicek Russell Ion CBS NBA Franklin Mieuli Ellow Murray Olderman Olderman

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