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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1972
Page
3
Milwaukee drew 20 869 as fans rushed beer specials while the Brewers rallied to topple Boston. The crowd watched a wobbly game as Milwaukee climbed the scoreboard late, delivering a spirited home victory.
MINCOLN Neb AP The Game and Parks Commission approved 930000 to build eight roads under state recreation and access funds. Five other projects were rejected as the fund total neared its limit though the commission expects outside funds for construction. The plan totals 1.74 million across 33 projects considered Friday.
University of Nebraska football star Johnny Rodgers has reobtained a driver’s license in Douglas County records, with a license issued May 25, 1972, and valid until renewal. State records show prior revocation and suspensions, and an appeal is pending in district court.
Jim Strickler shot 74 to win the area Nebraska Independent Insurance Agents Youth Golf Classic at Elks Country Club in Columbus. Stan Emerson finished second with 74, Bradley Katz of Fremont placed third, and MHiber state qualifiers Mike Konoland and Steve Erwin also advanced to the state finals in Grand Island.
John Spradley rolled a 247 high game and Jim Erwin totaled a 595 series including 214 to win the All American Summer League at Columbus Bay. Larry Bomberger 324 Jerry Wunderlich 208 Cary Muii 215 Rich Pensick 906 Darrell Janssen 202 also tallied. Genny Kula topped women with a 2 game 2? for the lead and Attu Bemberger added a 110 game while Jeanu scored Fordham with a 78 and 2004 total.
The United States scored five runs in the inning to take an 8-0 victory over Italy in Regio Calabria, winning the championship of a five nation softball tournament. Canada beat Zambia 7-4 and tied for second with Holland, which did not play Friday.
Colum bia Tenn driver Coo Con Marlin clocked 103.025 mph in his Monte Carlo to pace Friday qualifiers for Sundays Star 600 at Texas World Speedway in College Station Texas. Jed second day qualifiers followed.
Jamieson, the 20 year old from Moline, shoots 67 to hold a two stroke lead at 135 after two rounds at Sunset Ridge. Sanders trails at 137 after a 66, with Snead at 138 and Sikes at 139. Local support from Moline swells as Jamieson, amid a star-laden field missing Nicklaus and Palmer, seizes top attraction status.
Four hits by Bob Lake and three by Yal Soh propelled X-L Motel to a 12 2 Columbus Softball League win over Laseke. Gary Troshalz also contributed for the victors as Bohl earned the win and Laseke took the loss, leaving X-L Motel at 7 2 on the season.
The report highlights high scores in the Lie High School League at Boulevard Lanes with Dan Buggs posting 623 and Mike Evans 234 plus 2M as part of a 38 frame, Deb Rueb leading the girls with 163 and 476, and Pin Morticians taking team honors with 241 and 2,258. In the Seratch League Joe Rurup scored 236 and Dennis Thiele posted a 759 four game set. Ken Finkral hit 227 223 and 200 for 787, Orin Stepanek 207, and Denny Van Winkle 200. Senior Citizens League leaders are Ed Korte with 200 and Joh Moeller with 474, while Lucy Ehlers led women with 198 and 465.
Oasis Bar and Mel's TV meet Tuesday June 27 at 9 15 pm in Creston Softball Tournament. Oasis beat Budweiser 14 0 as Darrell Osten and Merle Johannes started hot with back to back singles and Tiger Osten plated on a sacrifice. Dean's Diner fell to Mel's TV 10 1 as Larry Ayler and Bill Mimick led the offense for Mel's TV while Jon Riggins led the Jets in rushing last season with 769 yards.
CAPE CORAL Fla AP Buck Rogers of Houston vows to push Texas as the Cougars chase a rally in the NCAA championship at Cape Coral Country Club. Ben Crenshaw of Texas leads with 207 while Houston sits 861, Oklahoma State 877, as 18 holes remain. Crenshaw, 20, aims for another strong finish after a 273 last year.
Columbus American Legion Juniors topped Hastings 10-6 at Pawnee Park, improving to 5-0 in the Western division. Key hits by Dan Briggs and back-to-back doubles spurred a Columbus attack, while Rick Redfield held Hastings scoreless after a seventh-inning surge. Larry Valasek left the lineup with a bruised shoulder but contributed as a pinch runner. Columbus next faces Lincoln First National Bank at 5:30, seven-inning games.
San Diego tied the game before Nate Colbert crushed a three run homer in the eighth to lift the Padres to a 1 NL victory over the San Francisco Giants. Arlin pitched well for seven innings before the late offense sealed it as McDonnell struggled with walks.
Heavy rains and flooding washed out Unis Weekend's qualifying for the 400000 Schaefer 500 at Pocono. Race officials announced the 33 fastest cars will be chosen in time trials next Thursday and Friday amid track closures and possible Sunday activity decisions.
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