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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1976

Page

9

Ferguson defends Big I crown with 79 in strong winds

Scott Ferguson shot 36 43 for an 18 hole 79 to win the annual Big I golf tournament at Elks Country Club. Frank Theisen of Schuyler qualified for Hastings state finals with 87 while Korby Warner and Rick Mayhew also posted 88s. The event drew 32 players from Platte Insurance Board and nearby towns with Denise Thomson 89 and Connie Ernst 99 among top finishers.

Elks Country Club Columbus High Scotts High Church Putnam Hastings Lochland Country Club Frank Theisen Schuyler Cleo Pope Jeff Schneider Korby Warner Columbus Rick Mayhew Ferguson Jeff Morris Platt Insurance Board David City Monroe Denise Thomson Connie Ernst Platte Insurance Board Leonard Weber Benesh Scott Ferguson Chuck Putnam Frank Theisen Schuy Kerby Warner Denise Thomsen Max Grovlik Scott Mason Tracy Day Bill Egr. Schuy Allan Ric Benesch, Schuy Sucha, Schuy Sediacek Bill Day Mike Mancuso Randy Sch James Weber C.C Brant Arment Chuck Jenkins Bob Tom Fox Mitchell Heins O.C Joy

Finley files $10 million suit against Kuhn and baseball officials

Finley accuses Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and MLB executives of conspiring with Boston and New York teams to void Dodgers sales. He cites meetings on June 17 aimed at pressuring Kuhn to block deals including Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue. Finley seeks clarification of the commissioner’s authority and vows to pursue action despite the rule.

Major League Executive Council Kuhn Boston Red Sox New Yorkee Finley O'Malley Los Angeles Dodgers Andy Messersmith U. S. Court of Appeals Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers Boston Vida Blue New York Oakland Uhn Kuhna

Nettles Tucker to defend title in golf classic

Graig Nettles of the New York Yankees and Bob Tucker of the York Giants will return to defend their title at the annual American Airlines Golf Classic set for January 26 to 30 at the Inn of the McCormick Ranch Country Club in Scottsdale Arizona. The event pairs pro baseball and football players in a 54 hole tournament.

NEW York UPI Graig Nettles New York Yankees Bob Tucker York Giants

Kingman and Phillips power Mets past Cubs in Chicago

Dave Kingman drove in four runs including his 24th homer as New York-Mets beat Chicago 7-4 behind Jon Matlack. Mike Phillips hit for the cycle the first time this year, aiding a 7-4 Mets victory in Chicago.

Chicago UPI Dave Kingman Mike Phillips New York Mets Chicago Cubs Jon Matlack Ray Burris Kingman Phillips New York Cubs Manny Trillo Matlack Rick Monday

Pirates Beat Expos 9 2 Behind Stargell Hebner And Kison

In Montreal, Willie Stargell drove in four and Richie Hebner three as the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Expos 9 to 2. Bruce Kison allowed seven hits for the win while Stargell hit a two run homer and Hebner added three RBIs. The Pirates jumped ahead in the first inning and used Ed Kirkpatrick and Don Leppert at coaching spots due to Bamboo.

Reds Astros Houston UPI Dan Driessen Eeeee Driessen Borbon Rich Hinton Bob Watson Leon Roberts Driessen Enos Cabell Watson Phillies Cardinals Philadelphia Dick Allen Greg Luzinski Pirates Jose Pagan Bob Skinner Terry Tata Pittsburgh Ed Kirkpatrick Don Leppert Indians Orioles Baltimore George Hendrick Larvell Blanks Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles Stan Thomas Dave Pagan Ray Fosse Blanks Charlie Jackson Rbi Mark Belanger Buddy Bell Rico Carty Cleveland Dave Duncan

Rivers blast beats Travers 1 0 in Yankee win

New York Yankees shut out Milwaukee 14 0 as Rivers extended his hitting streak to 17 and Rivers hit a first pitch single off Bill Travers. Dock Ellis pitched a complete game for the win while Mayberry homered to halt Kansas City's slide.

NEW York UPI Dock Ellis New York Yankees Milwaukee Brewers Rivers Brewers Bill Travers Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates Yankee

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