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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
6
Lou Graham captured the 75th U.S. Open at Medinah No. 3, edging Mahaffey by two in a Monday playoff after a dramatic final round. Nicklaus finished four back at 289, while Mahaffey squandered several near-misses in a tense final.
Ak-Sar-Ben race card lists nine races for June 25 1975. Entries feature horses like Kahuna D W Whited 117 and Night Jones 120 in thoroughbred events with purses from 3800 to 10000 and claim prices up to 3200 for不同 age groups and conditions across a 1 mile to 1 70 yard spread at Omaha.
National League leaders show Cedeno 31 stolen bases, Morgan 30, Brock 25, Lopes 22, Lintz 17. American League leads list Rivers 39, Otis 29, Washington 25, Remy 19, North 19. Pitching leaders include Messersmith 11 3, Sutton 11 4, Seaver 10 4, Gullett 9 3, Jones 9 4. In the American League Palmer 12 3, Kaat 10 4, Busby 10 5, Tiant 10 6, Ryan 10 6.
Ruth Faulkner and June Reich win Women's Doubles League at Columbus Bowl. Norma Langemeier and Ann Bomberger each had 19 game finals. Bomberger 505 and Langemeier 502. Moser Langemeier and Bomberger Wozny combining scores 367 and 914. Judy Carlson tops season with 214 high game and 537 series.
The Elks Country Club Ladies League saw 59 golfers compete with winners Barb Zapotacky Arlean Wilhelm Connie Ernst Jean Smith Jane Hopp and Carol Latham. Players are reminded to tee off on the back nine on Tuesday June 24.
The Columbus Telegram recalls Jack Dempsey turning 80 with a breakfast interview by Dick Toof. Fans and local businessmen fondly remember the former champ who visited Columbus years ago and enjoyed meeting supporters and sharing stories.
Yankees defeat Baltimore 6-1 behind Doc Medich eight-hitter as Munson drives in three with a homer and single. Orioles drop 7 4 games back in the AL East amid other league results including Cleveland 11 Boston 3.
John Denny returned from Tulsa to blank the Mets 4 0 in the second game as St Louis halted New York 1 0 in the opener. Mets’ 35 scoreless innings and seven game skid keep them seven games back of Pittsburgh while Denny boosts a Cardinals rotation seeking cohesion.
Cuddefords posted a 616 handicap series to win the Sunday mixed Scotch doubles at Boulevard Lanes. Ed Zim mer and Carrie Kretz were runners up at 607, with multiple 592 and 585 ties among top teams. High games included 215 by the Cuddefords and 217 by the Howsers. In other bowling news, Rich Preister and Ila Newman earned TV appearance after beating Jokers 207 191.
Brian Kearney struck out 15 batters in a no-hit seven to two victory as the Bears defeated the Senators in Pony League action. An 18 hole exhibition at Omaha’s Highland Country Club featured Gov. J. J. Exoney and professional golfer Lee Trevino on July 1.
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