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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1973

Page

8

Wimbledon singles results highlight King and Evert wins

Jean King defeated Gloria Marie, advancing to the third round as Chris Evert cruised into the semifinals with dominant straight sets. The tournament faced disruption as 70 ATP members walked out, while Nastase and Connors posted decisive victories amid boycotts and protests surrounding the players’ stance on the Yugoslav boycott.

Jean King Chan Chris Evert Mrs. King Long Beach Calif Drabbi Lynn Bossi Maly Sé Comi King Miss Ky Fort Landerdate Fla Fiorelli Bonaval Uruguay Association of Tennis Professionals Soen Tomania Mic Nastase Fav Vored Stan Swill Pasadena Galil Hans Plots West Germany ATP

Rainy Riviera racing night delayed by showers in Norfolk

A rain storm at Riviera Raceway Norfolk postponed several features to next week. Hebel aceway Columbus hosts the rescheduled events with added races for Model A and B, Modified A, and the powderpanf derby. Dale Nemur led early in the First A feature before Jerry Suhr slipped by on lap 20 and Reamer surged to his first A Feature win of the year. Second A Feature saw Axed take the lead on lap four and dominate for the win. Trophy dashes were won by Tale Rath and Chuck Miselli with Debby Braithewaite as the queer. Late model A Feature included Rich Suchan and a lineup of drivers from Norfolk and surrounding towns.

Riviera Raceway Norfolk Hebel Aceway Columbus Dale Nemur Jerry Suhr Mioved Si Rook Lg Tale Rath Chuck Miselli Debbie Braithewaite Rich Suchan Stanton Dennis Crippen Wakefield Kev Jakub Schuyler Ben Tink Wayne Pirstheal Dale Roth Bancraft Gene Orudipan Hoskins Ter VemMeter St Rich Asherry Ord John Longman Jerry Suhr Gerald Bruggeman Bancroft Gary Stone

Oasis beats KKL in Columbus Softball League clash

Trofholz powered Oasis to a win over Keen Korner Lounge in a high scoring game. Triples from Vhreil Vapstein and key runs from Roger Wardeman Merle Johannes and Lyle Fitje supported pitcher Mel Heimann. Defensively Johannes halted a Keen Korner rally as Platte Center Co-Op and Wilderness Park featured in Sunday action.

Columbus Keen Korner Vhreil Vapstein Roger Wardeman Merle Johannes Lyle Fitje Bwa Bis Mel Heimann Dele Gonka Ono Johannes Wihe Sunlay Wilderness Park X-L Motel Heuin

Home Run Driven Weekend Softball League Action

Weekend softball action featured My Place topping Air Poree of Silver Creek 11 to 7 with Keys, Darling, and pitcher Larry Mirek among the batters. Air Force Dram beat Duncan Grain 15 to 11 as Worach earned the win and Schmidt the loss, with Bright also homering.

Dunnean My Place Air Poree Silver Creek Don Dick Keys Dave Darling Larry Mirek Mark Sorter Roland Drum Don Monnig Air Force Dram Helged Monroe Construction Joe Worach Dave Schmidt Bob Bright Mr Force Duncan Grain Womerons Ken Sehoke Fred Silk al Fuchs Mick Spitz Kevin Dan Adkisson

Hecht Named Freshman Crew Coach at UCLA

Hecht, a 1952 and 1956 Olympic rowing medalist who began coaching at Menlo College in 1939 and TC Irvine in 194, has been appointed UCLA freshman crew coach effective Sunday. He rowed for Stanford in the early wars and represented the United States in two Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pair with acox s valtz event at Melbourne.

Los Angeles Laval Hecht Cowings Spark Tip UCLA Flecht Cre Menlo College Tc-Irvine Stanford United States Syithoul Valtz Melbourne Australia

Kansas City buyers to acquire Kings basketball club

AIS stockholders in Kansas City announced a sale of the Kings to a group led by Ray Byrns and JH Rosenburg. The price range was 41 to 51 million dollars with 1.5 million in deferred contracts. The team will relocate to Kansas City with Coach Bob Cousy and a major roster plan.

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NFL Owners Meet Amid Tensions and Testing Talks

In New York the NFL owners prepare for their annual meeting at Park Avenue as disputes with players mellow into personal rifts. Commissioner Rozelle is expected to propose increased testing for players to curb conduct and potential performance issues during the tense talks.

New York Park Avenue NFL Pete Rozelle Rozelle

Finley remains hopeful after NHL Seals move vote

Charles O. Finley said he was disappointed but not discouraged by the NHL vote to deny moving the California Golden Seals from Oakland to Indianapolis. The league counted 13 against, two for, and one absent, with Finley joking about who voted. He had asked $62 million for the franchise, while the NHL reportedly offered $8 million, noting Finley originally paid about $3 million. he hinted at possible legal action but offered no firm plan.

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Veteran Larry Creraclotl In Ninth Season Game

Veteran Larry Creraclotl faces his ninth season in baseball as mentor and player. The veteran infielder named Creraclotl anchors the lineup and provides leadership on a young roster in the spring training push.

Perry Brothers Frisk and Fiske Sharply In Baseball Row

Gaylord Perry was frisked in Cleveland as Jim Perry faced a fray in Boston amid renewed charges from Ralph Houk. The incident occurred during a 4-2 Yankees win ending New York’s eight game streak. Bobby Murcer defended the ball handling, saying pitchers use a slippery substance to grip the ball.

Associated Press Gaylord Perry Cleveland Jim Perry Fiske Boston Gaylord Vampires New York Ralph Youk Hal Fer Pilelwd Slims Yankees Bobby Murcer Houk Murcer

Mets Drop Back in NL East Basement Fight

The Mets fell further in the NL East as Chicago rallied to win 22 after leading 2-0. Pittsburgh swept a doubleheader from Montreal while Philadelphia and Houston posted wins, and Los Angeles edged San Diego 3-2 in a busy Monday of baseball action.

Hal Bock Associated Press Abner Doubleday Alexander Cartwright New York Mets Lump Yu Fust Yogi Berra Mets Chicago Cubs Ron Santa Pittsburgh Montreal Philadelphia St. Louis Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles San Diego Jim Detroit Boston Carlton Fisk Red Sox Tigers Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins California Angels Kansas City Royals Texas Rangers Oakland A al Bumbry Milwaukee Vedra Garcia Orioles Brewers White Sox Berk Blyleven Carlos May Twins Stan Bahsen Terry Forster Cy Acosta Vada Pinson Nolan Ryan Angels Royals Kansas City Samy Siebert Tan Steve Foucault Oakland Rangers A's Siebert A’s Ken Holtz Moun Jeff Burroughs Toby Karrah New York W. L. Pet Mantecal San Francisco Aganta Baltimore

Hodgins to be 18th inductee into Hall of Fame

Canadian driver James Clinton Hodgins will become the 18th enshrinee in the US Harness Writers Living Hall of Fame. The ceremony takes place Sunday July 1 at the Hall of Fame in Goshen New York honoring the 62 year old native of Clinde Yane Ontario.

Associated Press Goshen N.Y Jamer Clinton Hodgins Harness Writers' Living Hall of Fame Clinde- Yane Ont Tratier

Aeros rout Omaha Royals in decisive division clash

The Wichita Aeros crushed the Omaha Royals 13 to 5 to seize a two game lead in the Western Division. Beaver Bears were edged by the Oaks, giving Omaha a tough league setback in a high scoring Monday game.

Associated Press Wichita Aeros Town Oaksns American Association Aeros Omaha Royals Beaver Bears Qaks G

Newman Grove hosts invitational horseshoe tourney

A Sunday afternoon horseshoe tournament at Newman Grove drew teams from Albion Benedict Slarks Winsidg St. Edward Oserola Norfolk Sheebong Area Rising City Thayer York and Newman Grove. Winners in Class A included Clarence Wellman of York and Lestoy Larson of Newman Grove with Emery Wilson of St. Edward among top placers.

Newman Ghovis Newman Grove Ralph Rhoades Thayery Nay Heston Benedict

Nebraska Master Angler Award Rule for Smallmouth Bass

The qualification rule states that for a small mouth bass to be eligible for a Nebraska Master Angler Award it must weigh at least three pounds. The rule defines the minimum weight required and applies to angling records seeking the award.

Nebraska

GALS SOFTBALL LEAGUE DETROIT RECORDS WOMEN'S PLAYING SPIRIT

Gerry Dyan profiles veteran softball player Gerry, a longtime IBM keypunch operator who continues to play for the swingers in the Detroit league. She discusses aging, dedication, and the evolving athleticism of younger women, reflecting on past glories and current love for the sport.

Detioiy George Blu Gornol Gerry Dyan Mase Jong Gerry Tong Ste Sait Phis Tie Jim Kowalczyk Yoakum Tex IBM Petroit Sone

Keith Schutte to play football at Kearney State

Keith Schutte a 195 pound halfback from Columbus Lakeview will report for football practice at Kearney State College next fall per Coach Claire Borolf Other area athletes signing with Kearney include Chuck Abbott Jeff Rolin Wick Buresh Kenneth Gor Gerald LaVelle Kim Smith Mark Tonnies and others from Albion Osventin Coutral City and Gresham with varied heights and weights.

Keith Schutte Columbus Lakeview Kearney State Claire Borolf Kearney Chuck Abbott East Boiler Jeff Rolin Albion Albstate Wick Buresh Gresham Kenneth Gor Coutral City Gerald LaVelle Polk Kim Smith Mark Tonnies Osventin

CBS Adds Ex NFL Stars as Analysts for 1973 Season

In New York AP reports former NFL stars Vivaray Brown Tommy Marsan Pete Retzlaff Bart Starr and Wayne Walker will join CBS Ys broadcast team as analysts for NFL games this season.

New York Vivaray Brown Tommy Marsan Pete Retzlaff Bart Starr Wayne Walker CBS

Record Golf and Baseball Oddities of Early Pro Sports

A curio filled roundup notes Tommy Ay mour posting a 21 on a hole at the 1927 Shawnee Open and Guy Hecker's seven runs in one 1886 MLB game. It adds TV audience contrasts with stadium draws and hints at fashion fads like cuffed pant looks from Larson-Florino.

Tommy Aymour Atemour Guy Mecker Guy Hecker

Aaron Doubts Ruth Record Break This Season

Milwaukee AP Kenny Aaron says he doubts he will break Babe Ruth's career home run record this season. He cites needing too many games and not benefiting the team. Aaron, Braves star, has 39 homers this season and sits 22 behind Ruth's mark with time for a late surge.

Milwaukee Kenny Aaron Babe Ruth Atlanta Braves Milwaukee Seylinel Lew Chapman Sean Nye Aaron Rowdy Ruth

Secretariat match race appears certain

AP reports a finalized special match race at Arlington Park featuring Secretariat against two contenders. Our Native is confirmed. My Gallant and Blue Chip Ban were proposed by owners and Arlington’s president favored My Gallant as the stronger challenger. The $125000 purse allocates $74400 to winner, $30000 to second, $20000 to third with ABCTV coverage.

Cincago Secretariat Arlington Park Tom Pritchard Elizabeth Pritchard ABCTV Wile My Gallant Janl

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