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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1971

Page

4

David City Juniors defend with 5-0 win over Midget Reds

David City Juniors improved to 5-0 after a 5-0 triumph over the Midget Reds, as Columbus Serts fell 14-3 at Pawnee Park. Bill Helgoth sparked the Reds with a go-ahead triple in the fifth, while Randy Reet and Riel Sconecker added two hits each in the nine-run fourth through final frames. Nosal and Zabans contributed key hits early, but the Reds blanked the Reds the rest of the way amid a chaotic fifth inning triple play in the Columbus game. The Midgets mounted late rallies but could not overcome the early Reds lead. The Reds face Dwight, Bellwood, and Kearney in upcoming doubleheaders this week.

David City American “Legion Columbus Serts Pawnee Park Bill Helgoth Opon Helgoth Riel Sconecker Randy Reet Abe Darald Nosal Zabans Reds Larry Pelan Red A Gustafson Nosai van Brock Suss Dara Columbus Paul Koopick Jine Fischer Brock Jerry Shotkoski Don Whetstone Secant Shotkosk Jerey Moore Dwight Bellwood Axl Kearney Suhrurder Trehoins Ate Vari Arminth Turineth Shiretstone Tentwanpick Kinntios Witter Jaenial Hepeden Bi Alustkoskii Nimthaskis UR Hilger Wuonick Pras Gtx i Skyvadt Gily Cobimlas Prgdt Weare Shuthyske Ghunagrs A's Blue

Wunderlich wins Master Angler award in Nebraska

Lincoln reports Ste Game Commission lists bluegill and other fish earning Master Angler awards. Winners include Max Von derlich for Largemouth Bass and Ken Robertson for Northern Pike among many entries from Platte County, Jefferson County, and nearby lakes. Poetic license notes MO football position candidates Mike Fink and Chuck Link.

Lincoln UPI Ste Game Commission Hills Lakes Citilion Knox County Schneider North Platte Lake Maroney Max Vonderlich Columbus Platte County Ken Robertson Nasott Trown County Pond Flathead Callish Robert Godardt Pairbe Little Bite River Jefferson County Colin Rabnow Helen Metzger Gordon Lake McGonaighy Pereh R.A. Polenz Leigh Dewey Lake Aden Mint Rken Chadron Box Bulle Yallas Darland North University of Missouri Mike Fink Chuck Link

Ak Sar Ben Entries at Ben Fox Welw Post Time

Oddly garbled race card text lists entrants and odds for a mile racing program. Names such as Calderon Overton Lola Caledon Over and Fox appear among others, with various abbreviations implying horses, jockeys, and race details.

Ben Fox Sociedy Thampagne Aloha Powell Ierniat Keithey Liz Lola Caledon Tims Ms Calderon Elighel Tima Ike Allewane Charles Hold

Carnahan Leads Marathon Improves Time in Genoa

Fred Carnahan, a Genoa High School graduate, improves his marathon time in Brookings, South Dakota. In his second career marathon, he finishes in 3 hours 59 minutes, earning a trophy and certificate. The field includes 82 runners aged 16 to 49 on a 385 yard layout with top finishers from Bemidji State College and Cornhuskers Track Club.

Genoa Fred Carnahan Genoa High School Brookings Carnahan Redfield Iowa Plutle College Frestiniaty Dave Phillips Bemidje State College Ken Katzan Cornhuskers Track Club Duane Wilke Kearney State College

Sport Shorts Fishing Report From Gene's Mime Mart

Gene Kneffel reports good fishing over the past week with low traffic due to heat and water. Sunday was strong with warfish excitement. youngsters enjoyed worm fishing and small lures. Local anglers Clark Kindler, Kyriss family, and Greiner crew reported bass, catfish, and minnows catching into early evening. Mosquito repellent caution noted as odor affects bite. Exhibition note: Kansas City Royals visit Omaha to play a farm club against the Pirates in an upcoming game.

Gene Kneffel Gene Mime Mart Clark Kindler David City Brand Kansas City Royals Omaha Pirates Kansas City

Battle over AL catching spot for All Star game

Ray Fosse of Cleveland leads Bill Freehan of Detroit in the AL catching spot race for the July 12 All-Star Game in Detroit. Voting totals show Fosse 160,744 to Freehan 157,158, with close contention in the rest of the roster from Baltimore Minnesota and Oakland.

New York UPI Ray Fosse Cleveland Bill Freehan Detroit Posse Fank Freehan Bowie Kuhn Baltimore Minnesota Easter Rony Powell Brooks Robinson Hog Carew Luis Raparicio Tostono Carl Yasreemski Tony Oliva Frank Robinson Vaague Mstaranager

Jockey Suspended at Ak-Sar-Ben Race Meeting

UPI reports jockey Jerry Engle was suspended for the remainder of Ak-Sar-Ben by a stewards panel after he interfered with Tripsville in the Cava Husker Handicap. Engle rode Frniter in the $64,425 event and allegedly grabbed part of Tripsville's equipment near the top of the stretch. the case goes to the Nebraska Racing Commission for potential further action.

OMANA UPI Jerry Engle Ak-Sar-Ben Engle Tripsvile Nebraska Racing Commission Frnlter Tripsville Fian Gotter Ple Frank Dacha Galil Ridiage

Legion Juniors schedule and standings highlighted this week

Columbus American Legion Juniors open a five game slate in six days hosting Lincoln Mist National Bank tonight in a non conference UI at Pawnee Park. Western Division leaders include Grand Island at 4-0 Hastings 2-0 and Columbus 3-2. Midget Blues face Fremont on Wednesday with a Bellevue doubleheader set Saturday at Pawnee Park.

Lincoln National Fremont Littleton Colo Bellevue Hastings Lincoln Dwight Bellwood Lassek-Engelbert Cornhusker Columbus Queen City Grand Island Po Vines Blues Pawnee’ Park Reds Lills Larry Kobus Kobus

Pizza Hut Records Move to 7 3 After 297 Victory

Pizza Hut moved to 7 3 with a 297 win over Humphrey in the Nebraska Little Ladies Softball League. Kim Morback pitched the win and drove in two, while Sandy Selwnndt Sharon Hough and Jan Schmit powered the offense. Brenda Grubaugh took the loss as Nancy Hegi hit a homer and Sharon Platt added a triple and three hits.

Bellrond Pizza Hub Tech Nebraska Little Ladies Softball Kim Morback Bvo Sandy Selwnndt Sharon Hough Jan Schmit Brenda Grubaugh Nancy Hegi Sharon Platt Pizza Humphrey Platt Mary Thomas Jeanne Cyuba Grubaugh Kris Hasketler

Marv Marushak Wins A Feature At Platte Valley Speedway

In a lively Saturday night race at Platte Valley Speedway, Marv Marushak of David City won the A feature while tensions rose between Tom and Terry Richards of David City and Milo Stodola of Fremont. A midrace accident on lap 12 prompted a restart, sparking a major dispute over the restart positions and a protest by Stodola.

Platte Valley Speedway Mary Marushak David City All Eyes Mn Tom Terry Richards Milo Stouola Fremont Stodola Linder Nist Jodola Hom Richards Milo Molors Hin Monte Sumovich Fan Repennaki Tonebaned Mary Helly Kinsch Nti Ben KeaKal Ben KeaKal, ‘David Leh Bes

Force-Behlen top keglers in league at Columbus Bowl

Grace Forest tied for high game and Neema Bellen led with an 855 series in the Ladies Doubles League at Columbus Bowl. Corky Cave, Fra Carlson, Peggy Bails, and others posted notable scores as Force and Carlson/Force led team races. Del Liefeldt had a high game of 226 and Marilyn Novicki posted 176 and 461 in the Eagles League. The Gassers finished with 46 games and 1,007 in team scoring.

Grace Forest Neema Bellen Columbus Bowl Corky Cave Fra Carlson Force Peggy Bails Carlson del Liefeldt Marilyn Novicki Gassers

Phillies Sign Draft Choices From Various Colleges

Philadelphia parties announced signing of draft picks Dune Fordingham Young University Verry Perini of Wauconda Don Kreke of Bartelso Ni Jorg a wholesale importer and Deriman with Kreke as pitcher picks at early stage.

Phillies Philadelphia UPI Drafl Dune Forgotingham Young — University Verry Perini Wauconda. Ii Don Kreke Bartelso Ni Jorg Deriman Kreke

Oasis Bar Leads Columbus Bestball Teague Standings

Oasis Bar regained the top spot in the Columbus Bestball Teague league with three straight wins to move to 1-1. Key victories included a 11-6 win over Moorman Feed led by Merle Johannes and Mike Johannes, and a 10-7 win over Behlens with Merle Johannes homering twice.

Oasis Bar Columbus Lark Bar Bob Kapels D. Gonka Mike Johannes Dennis Oslen Merle Johannes Moorman Mike Ernst Dale Lesters Clarkson Darrell Bubsky Tiger Oston Oasis B. Ernesti

Zrust's capture at Fathers Day bowling tourney in Columbus

Zrust's capture team won the third annual Mathers Day Albi Scalch Boubles Tournament at Columbus Bowl with 540 series after games of 177 181 and 190. Filmer Wagner and Norma Weskerma of Wahoo placed second with 653 pins, followed by several teams including Doris and Morris Johnson Central City Bea and Ted Pensick Columbus Norma Finnigan and Claran Frieden Sutton Evelyn Nuth and Darrell Janssen Columbus, all at 641. Final scratch doubles of the season set for Sunday at 7:00 pam.

Jetty Maggie Trust Nowells Columbus Bowl Bahia Ping Filmer Wagner Norma Weskerma Wahoo Doris Morris Johnson Central City Bea Ted Pensick Columbus Norma Finnigan Claran Frieden Sutton Evelyn Nuth Darrell Janssen

New AHL Club Freeport Grand Bahamas Granted

UPH-Theory of Cincinnati has been granted an American Hockey League franchise. The Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League will own and operate the new club.

Freeport Grand Bahamas UPH Cincinnati Buffalo Sabres National Hockey League

Trevino Captures Open Title In Merion Playoff

Lee Trevino edged Jack Nicklaus by three strokes in a dramatic playoff at Merion to win the U S Open, earning $40,000 and a berth in the World Series of Golf. He praised Nicklaus and said the victory boosts his status as a real champion. Trevino planned to play Royal Birkdale next and will compete in the Masters after adjusting his clubs to hit higher shots. Nicklaus blamed pressure and a few poor shots for the setback at the Open. The PGA announced the Walt Disney Open for December near Orlando with a $150,000 purse.

Ardmore UPI Lee Trevino Jack Nicklaus Walter Hagen Trevino el Paso Texas Nicklaus Merion Golf Clu Akron Ohio Charles Cody Yellebe United States Palm Beach, Gardens Fla Caliver Trevims Treving AL Teast Hoigey Jack Trevino S Tnc Mist PSL Jst Nicklans Orlando The Professional Golf Association Lee Trevine Travine

Vida Blue shines as A's top Twins in tight 3-2 win

Vida Blue, 21, pitched seven innings of strong relief to fuel Oakland's 3-2 victory over Minnesota, earning his 15th complete game and a third straight win. Denny McLain slumped further with his eighth defeat as Baltimore crushed Washington 7-2 in a rough night for the AL.

Vida Blue Denny McLain Sonthpaw Oakland Athletics Pol A’s Minnesota Twins Wisith McLain Lehou “Cipers

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