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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1970

Page

4

Juniors' bats sting Gerry's 6-1 in strong win

Columbus American Legion Juniors rout Lincoln Gerry's 6-1 to extend their streak to six wins in seven games. Saalfeld earned his seventh win of the season as Gerry's pitcher Stravling yielded five runs in the fourth inning. Sharp scored on a key single as the Juniors pull away at Pawnee Park and set up weekend date with Bellevue and North Platte.

Rich Gaver Larry Raalford Pacer Columbus American Legion Lincoln Gerry Fox Pawnee Park Field Bellevue North Platte Saalfeld Cligiander Gerry Sam Sharpe Mins- Iaskjed Tor Mike Ick Saalteld Sip Sharpe Lincolnites Larry Lassek Lee Stravling John Anton Dick Schofield Boston Baltimore Schofield Reggie Smith Tony Oliva Wan Minnesota Milwaukee Dave Boswell Stan Williams Oakland Kansas Cuy Darrell Osteen Mickey Stanley Nick McAuliffe Detroit Washington Darald Knowles Tred Sckerman Trak Howard

Dodgers star Sandy Koufax fires strikeout record game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax struck out 1 men twice in nine inning games, a major league record, during games in 1959 and 1962. The narrative details a sequence of hits, steals, and runs including Mark Mueller, Steve Wieser, Glen Ross, Vint McLaughlin, Hoss, and Gary Modelski in a box score style recap.

LOS Angeles Tupi Sandy Koufax Dodgers Heleise Mark Mueller Steve Wieser Mueller Smuart Bullington Les Wieser Glen Ross Bullington Vint McLaughlin Hoss Stale AcaMgrin McLaughlin Ernie Hangish Larry Saakfely Wan Gary Modelski Mike Wagny Nik Saalferd Wagny Mudley

Cubs bring up two pitchers from Tacoma farm club

Chicago promotes right hander Roberto Rodriguez and lefty Jeff Cura from Tacoma. Outfielder Young is sent to Des Moines as Tacoma completes trade with the Oakland organization. Dunnegan moves to Tacoma. Barber released. Barber offered Tacoma deal but undecided. Monzon to meet Benvenuti for middleweight title later this year in Rome in October or November.

Chicago UPH Chicaso Cubs Roberto Rodriguez Tacoma Jefthander Lacry Cura In Young Des Moines Oakland Athletics Cubs Jim Dunnegan Steve Barber Barber Buenos Aires UPI Carlos Monzon Nina Benvenuti Tifo Tecture Rome

Schuyler Open Golf Tourney Set July 4

Schuyler, July 4, the annual Schuyler Open Golf Tourney will be held on the S-hole grass green course. Reservations due by Sunday, June 28 to Schuyler Golf Club. Qualifying round noted, championship play over 36 holes of medal. Tee times from 8:30 to 10:30. Breakfast and luncheon at club house. Entry fee and prize money over $650.

Schuyler Schuyler Golf Club

Detroit eyes Clay Frazier title bout at Cobo Arena

Detroit boxing promoter Lew Handler aims to stage a September 21 heavyweight title bout between Cassius Clay and Joe Frazier at Cobo Arena. Michigan Gov. William G. Milliken backs the plan pending boxing commission approval from Chuck Davey. Clay’s license status and pending court case are noted, with potential purses of $200,000 each and 12 percent of gross state receipts.

Detroit UPI Lew Handler Cobo Arena Cassius Clay Joe Frazier Sehether Michigan Willian AL Milliken Chuck Davey Michigan Boxing Con Tissioner Davey Navey Clay Muhammed al Michigent Handler Jerome P. Cavanagi Edgar C Dec” Greene Detroit Neves Clay-Frazier Cavanagh Detroit Porotion Group Ward Edwards

Crackfield set for Omaha Gold Cap at Ak-Sar-Ben

Parasol Pele trained by Mord Stables travels from Merramouth Park to challenge Jacadavariles in Saturday's $10 000 added Omaha Gold Cup at Ak-Sar-Ben. The one mile seven yard race crowns the three year olds with Omaha as favorite, while Geller and Warrior top several other entries in a week of key stakes. Local contenders include Van Berg charges and imports like Coallawn Cal Perpetual and My Vrood. The week also features the $15 000 speed futurity Thursday and $20 000 Futurity Stakes Friday.

Omaha UPI Parasol Pele Mord Merramouth Park Jacadavariles Akan Ord Parasal Pele Geller Warrior Getler Ro W. Wilson van Berg Action Petter Nalion Jendingruiner British Ross Coallawn Cal Perpetual

Cardinals edge Dodgers in Major Little League action

In a Wednesday slate, the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers 9 to 1. Jeff Morris earned the win for Cardinals, while Curtis took the loss for the Dodgers. Chip Anthony credited with the Yankees pitching win as Slimalch struck out eight in relief. Bruce Wilkinson allowed the defeat. Jets beat the Tigers 10 to 7 in a Minor Little League game with Chris Hoffman winning and Joel Torezen taking the loss.

Cardinals Dodgers Yankees Sox Jeff Morris Curtis Chip Anthony Swag Slimalch Bruce Wilkinson Jets Tigers Chris Hoffman Joel Torezen

Lombardi Hospitalized in Washington for Ailment

Vince Lombardi head coach of the Washington Redskins was hospitalized Wednesday for a stomach ailment. Redskins physician George Resla advised a complete physical checkup.

Washington Vince Lombardi Washington Redskins Lombardalin Redskins Cheorge Resla

Kranepool Faces Minors Move After Mets Decision

Ed Kranepool reacted with resentment to being sent to the minors after a game with the Cubs in Chicago. The Mets refused to release him and considered a trade or waivers with Tidewater the likely destination, marking a troubled period for the eight year Mets veteran.

NEW York UPI Ed Kranepool Lou Gil Hodges Mets Bob Scheffing Sledges Cubs Chicago Ame Raust Teaye Ed Keanepool Tidewater Id Keanepool Tie Tere Fd Kranepool

Distinct Class A Women Fast Pitch Softball Meet

The Distinct Class A Women Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be held in Columbus on July 3 4 and 3 with all games at Armory Field. Sanctioned by the Amateur Softball Association and sponsored by Columbus Family with Larry Tunk and Bob Jensen directing. Double elimination event features teams from Clarks Central City Archer York Superior Shickley and Columbus. June 2 entry deadline for additional teams.

Columbus Armory Field Amatuer Softball Association Columbus Family Larry Tunk Central City Bob Jensen Clarks Archer York Superior Shickley

Family Y girls post 3-2 record in District 5 softball

The Columbu family girls softball team posted a 3-2 mark at District 5 action in Central City. Central City won the district with Aurora and Clarks second and third. all three advanced to state. Family Y defeated Superior 20-5, Gresham 24-14, Polk 14-13, but lost to Clarks 11-3. Six Columbus runs fueled the tournament. Jee Brooks and Janelle Krumland led with over one homer each, while Dane Hoge and Tammy Conyers contributed key hits.

Columbu Central City Aurora Clarks Superior Gresham Polk Meir Columbus Jee Brooks Janelle Krumland Dane Hoge Tammy Conyers

Humphrey Tops Pizza Hut 20-19 In Softball Clash

Humphrey defeated Pizza Hut 20 to 19 in a seesaw Women’s softball game. Brenda Grubaugh took the loss despite going five for six at the plate, while Nancy Hegi hit three hits, Sara Buchholz went three for five, Pat Lavicky homered, and Mary Kula drove in four. Carrol Falk contributed three RBIs as Pizza Hut hosts David City next Sunday.

Columbus Pizza Hut Humphrey Brenda Grubaugh Pizza Hut Nancy Hegi Sara Buchholz Pat Lavicky Mary Kula Carrol Falk Pizza Mutuals David City Dune

Pirates replace Cash with Clines during military leave

The Pittsburgh Pirates said second baseman Dave Cash will be out for 15 days to meet military obligations. He departs Saturday and will be replaced by Gene Clines, currently with the Waterbury farm club in the AA Eastern League.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Dave Cash Cas Gene Clines Waterbury Farm

Murcer's 3 homers power Yankees in doubleheader split

Murcer belts three homers in second game as New York Yankees defeat Cleveland 5-4 to split the twin bill after a 22 loss in the opener. Pinson's intemperate moment and a wild pitch sparked the incident. Yankees gain a half game on Baltimore as the AL East race tightens amid a busy set of scores.

Stu Camenupi Robby Murcer New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Sam McDowell Yanks Murcer Vada Pinson Leftielder New York Ralph Hauk Binson Yankee Stan Baansen Pinson Bahnset Thurman Munson Whit Pinson Lj Baansen Craig Nettles Daly Caters Roy White Baltimore Orioles Birds Boston Minnesota Milwaukee California Aivepl Chicago Oakland Kansas City Detroit Washington New York Mets Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston San Diego Cincinnati San Francisco Montreal Philadelphia Angeles Atlanta United Press International American League Bees Jationava East Carew L. Pet Jamsom Cal R.alonsa Bat Oliva Harton Montres Smi Pinson le Ui Weat Vosse Cle A Is Cincinnali Jere Cinos Angeles Alanta Beneh Cin B. Aaron Debeail Boston Air AL California United Press International National League BR. H

Baseball standings and leaders across leagues

National League leading hitters Perez and Bench from Cincinnati with 76 and 65 runs batted in respectively. Aurea All and Williams also high. American League leader Horton and Killebrew noted with Powell White and Rande among top run producers. Pitching leaders include Beaver Merritt Perry and McGlothlin in the National League and Hunter Palmer McDowell McNally in the American League with top ERAs and win totals listed.

Perez Cin Bench Aurea Williams Chi Allen Horton Det Killebrew Minn Powell Ball White Rande Oak Howard Wasaf Beaver Merritt Perry Simpson McGlothlin Hunter Palmer Tall McDowell Clev McNally

Summer leagues end at Columbus bowling alley

The column reports final scores from Columbus Bowl leagues. Top scorers include Bob Topinka with 217 high game and Gary Badja han 726 high series in the US Men's Singles League, plus league winners DeMolay Mike Lin 159 pace 431, Bears win DeMolay, Tigers claim Ladies Wednesday Afternoon, and Hig 12 Summer League leaders with Draper 223 and Reutseller 192. The season ends with tie among Iowa, Wisconsin and Oklahoma for a championship.

Bob Topinka Gary Badja Han Columbus Bowl Gary Muth Gary Balfe Ernie Christensen Lily Rich Slow Ken Will Christensen Mikelin Bears Dave Hamilton Brad Berlin John Walters Pat Dave Engquist Tigers Dane Podany Jean Ruseby Gert Wiese Carol Ulrich Charlotte Weisser Jin Draper Jolin Reutseller Casey Reutseller Allen Henke Eddie Stahl Grace Fore Grace Force Iowa Wisconsin Oklahoma

Fireworks at Yankees game as fan throws firecracker

Yankees trail Orioles by 2 percent in the AL as a fan in the upper deck tossed a large firecracker onto the field hitting Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse. The incident caused a five minute delay before play resumed. Bobby Murcer homered three times and Bahnsen was struck in the leg by Vada Pinson. Charges were filed against the fan.

Yanks Yankees Baltimore Orioles New York Cleveland Ray Fosse Slay Bahnsen Husker Mosse Bobby Murcer Bahusen Vada Pinson Ball Park

Briggs Reactivated By Phillies In Comeback Move

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Johnny Briggs from the disabled list on Wednesday. Briggs, hitting .266 this season, strained a tendon in his left hand May 22, prompting his placement on the injured list. Scott Reid was optioned to Eugene Oregon to clear space for Briggs.

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Richards tops driver standings at DC Speedways

David City driver Torey Richards leads the David City Speedways season with 170 points. Second place is Butch Lavicky, with a field of contenders including Mary Hilger, Ken Ganskovn, Jai Jorry Reeder, and Terry Warris among others. The July races kick off at 2:20 pm with Proskavee and Saase slated to participate.

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Mixed league finale at Boulevard Lanes crowns winners

The Wednesday Night Mixed League at Boulevard Lanes concluded with BZB's tea champions. Dave Paprocki had the high men game at 197, Scot Miller 321 series, Gloria Tichola led the women with 200 and 313 as part of a Hill Gang team tally of 602 and 1711.

Boulevard Lanes BZB Dave Paprocki Scot Miller Gloria Tichola Hill Gang

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