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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1972

Page

5

Shamrock Tracksters Edge In Indoor Triangular

Scotus Central Catholic edged Lincoln Pius and Crete in a cap city indoor triangular. Dan Brock won three events including shot put and hurdles, Zabawa claimed the 440 and Scotus swept the long jump podium, while Puetz praised overall team effort and other key placers.

Scotus Central Catholic Lincoln Pius Crete Jim Puelz Crela Scolus Shamrock Dan Brotk Aye Feriots Tom Zabawa Dicha Mike Pile Larry Moser Tim Thomas Hren Seolus Puetz I Scorus Lakeview Davia Aquinos Bakevieow Dae Brock Dim Brock Curt Melliger Brandl Lie Dae McMeckin Long Jung Tam Jicha Mile Pile Lary - Moser Zurich Gauthier Joe Mleek Bill Kurtenbach Dan Brock Fritz Schwank Tim ‘Thomas Ladenburger Creal Brooks Edwards C Joe Zaterdoin Bilt

Jacklin wins Jacksonville Open in sudden death playoff

Tony Jacklin captured the Greater Jacksonville Open at 5 under 283 after a 64 final round, defeating Vietnam veteran Sam Jacobs on the first hole of a playoff. Jacobs led earlier with Bob Murphy and Red Fraseth. Arnold Palmer and other stars chased the leaders as the field yielded two dozen contenders.

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Nebraska tracksters set for two outdoor meets

Nebraska's track team opens the 1972 outdoor season with two road meets starting in El Paso Texas on April 1. Coach Frank Sevigne leads the thinclads to a triangular with Arizona State Washington and Texas El Paso in Tempe and El Paso.

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Four pitchers impress in spring deals across camps

United Press International reports four acquired pitchers stand out in spring training. Sam McDowell for the Giants, Steve Carlton for the Phillies, Bill Greif for the Padres, and Milt Wilcox for the Indians pitched six strong innings. McDowell and Carlton are highlighted for potential 20-win seasons, while Osteen and others also fared well for the Dodgers.

Ly United Press International Cor Sam McDowell San Francisco Giants Steve Canton Philadelhia Phillies Bill Greif Giants Chicago Cubs Phoenix Ariz McDowell Pappas Carlton Phillies Cardinal August Busch Willie Montanez Jim McCarver Indians California Angels Alex Johnson California Johnson Pirates Cincinnat, Reds Caracas Venezuela Rich Zirk Roberto Clemente Gene Clines Reds Osteen Dodger Los Angeles Astros Willie Crawford Bill Buckner Dodgers Crawfory

Cornhusker Legion League elects officers and schedules 1972 season

The Cornhusker Legion Baseball League met at the Columbus American Legion Club to elect officers and plan the 1972 season. Meyer of Fremont was elected president and Steve O'Brien of Fremont was elected secretary treasurer, with Glennaseke and Rich Gaver continuing as president and secretary treasurer respectively. Holdrege left the league, creating an eight team east division and a seven team west division. A Midget league will crown division champs with Juniors and Midgets playoffs on July 3.

Cornhusker Legion Baseball League Columbus American Legion Club National Legion Organization Meyer Fremont Steve O'Brien Glennaseke Rich Gaver Columbus Holdrege

NFL meeting in Honolulu heats up 1972 planning

Honolulu hosts the NFL annual meeting with 26 teams in attendance. Officials discuss site selection for the 1972 Super Bowl, rule changes, league constitution amendments, and the Chicago All-Star game contract as teams escape winter. Julius Erving dazzles Floridian coach Bob Bass with a dramatic dunk described as breathtaking.

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Trader Kincaid Named to JC All Star Squad

Nebraska Junior College names Trader Kincaid to the All Star team as Platte College and Western Nebraska share top billing in the JC standings. Western’s honors go to Dave Renfroe and Dale Hooks, while Platte’s success centers on Mike Trader and Dave Kincaid. Sterling Symonette and Berick Gray from Fairbury also earn spots.

Trader - Kincaid Nebraska Nebraska Western Platte College Lincoln Journal Star Western Dave Renfroe Dale Hooks White Platte Mike Trader Dave Kincaid Sterling Symonette Fairbury Berick Gray

Spring sports and baseball notes collide with player honors

Sunday brought a sense of spring as families enjoyed boating fishing and lawn work. Baseball schedules feature three World Series night games and a potential strike delaying openers while North Platte players Trader and Kincaid compete for all star honors amid strong scoring and rebounding performances.

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Tickets on sale for banquet honoring Columbus champions

The Columbus Discoverers 1972 state Class A basketball champions will be guests at a Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored noon banquet Friday at the Elks Country Club. Tickets are 2.50 for a buffet luncheon and available in advance at several local offices and shops. The program features sports writers Conde Sargent and Virgil Parker.

Columbus Discoverers Columbus Virgil Parker Lincoln Journaty Star Papers Chamber Chamber of Commerce Telegram Traley Drug

Indians Pick Ken Aspromonte To Rebuild 1972 Club

New Cleveland manager Ken Aspromonte aims a .500 season with a rebuilt Indians club. GM Gehr Paul returns, Al Dark exits, and Phil Seghi joins to evaluate players. Perry anchors pitching with Wilcox and a young bench of Dunning, Tidrow, and Colbert. outfield centers on Alex Johnson and Del Unser.

Tucson, Ariz UPI Cleveland Indians Gaylord Perry Ray Fosse Graig Nettles Ken Aspromonic Aspromonic Cleveland Gehe Paul al Dark Phil Seghi Gincinhati Reds Oakland A Aspromonte Dark Johnny Lipon Perry San Francisco Giants Milt Wilcox Tram Cincinnatids Tan Ed .Palmer Steve Bargan Steve, Dunning Vince Colbert Dick Tidrow Indians Steve Mingori Denny Riddleberger Phil Jennigan Charlie Mayhemehl Jim “Mudcat Grant Wosse Gerry Moses Alan Ashby Chris Chambliss Grats Nettles Eddie Leon Kurt Bevacqua Jack Heidemann Frank Dually Nka Brohamer Fred Stanley Behieve Alex Johnson Moody Johnson Angels del Unser John Lowenstein Adollo Phillips Ved Ford

Lakers Thump Warriors Setting NBA Margin Record

Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Golden State Warriors 162 to 99 to set a league record for the largest victory margin. Gail Goodrich topped 2,000 career points with 30, while reserves logged the entire fourth period. Other scores included Hallimore, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Clackmannal, and Philadelphia wins.

United Press International Los Angeles Lakers Golden State Warriors National Basketball Association Syracuse Nationals New York Knicks Gail Goodrich Lakers Hallimorce Boston Atlanta Cleveland Chicago Detroit Clackmnall Buffalo Philadelphia Seattle

Nebraska hunting dog training reminder in spring

Lincoln United Press International reports the Nebraska State Game Commission reminding owners to note a law banning hunting dog training from April 1 to July 18. Training may occur only on approved posted training areas or under written authority to avoid disturbing nesting game birds.

Lincoln UPI State Game Commission Nebraska

Elks Country Club Campaign Aims New Members in Columbus

At a spring luncheon Columbus Elks Country Club leaders outlined a campaign to sign up five new members. The Drive Chairman Wayne Barber announced a 12 month dues option and a five year initiation plan to lower monthly costs. A March 30 get acquainted event includes a free meal and guest Bill Fox, the club’s new pro. Interested newcomers should call the club offices for details.

Columbus Elks Country Club Drive Wayne Barber Barber Nebraska Bill Fox Olay

Fort Worth Wings edge Omaha 5 2 on Stewart hat trick

Fort Worth Wings defeated Omaha 5 to 2 as Ralph Stewart netted a three goal hat trick. The victory pulled Fort Worth within four points of Omaha and Oklahoma City for third place as Steve Vickers and Barriek Meisner scored for Omaha, and Joe Zanussi along with Rosy Perkins added Wings goals. Dick Charron and Doug Grant each stopped 23 shots. Fort Worth improves to 20-11-0-?

Omaha UPI Ralph Stewart Fort Worth Wings Oklahoma City Steve Vickers Barriek Meisner Stewart Wings Fort Joe Zanussi Rosy Perkins Ak Omaha Dick Charron Wing Césire Doug Grant Fort Worth

Regional NCAA scores from East to West regionals in 1960s era style

East Morgantown NC State 73 Penn 59 and South Carolina 90 Villanova 78 lead the day. Mideast Dayton Florida State 73 Kentucky 54. Midwest Ames Louisville 72 Kansas State 63. Southwest Texas Louisiana 100 Texas 70. West Provo UCLA 78 Long Beach State 67. SF 74 Weber State 4. NIT Syracuse 81 Navy 77, St Joseph's 66, Oral Roberts 34, Memphis 74, St John's 82 Missouri 81. NAIA Kentucky 57 Eau Claire 62, Texas F Austin 94 Gardner Webb 91. UCLA season note recalls 1945-46 8-16 under coach Wilbur Johns. Water rule note in Missouri River basin remains.

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Brower Earns All State Honors for Columbus

Frank Brower, senior guard for Columbus High, was named to both the All State and Class A All State teams. Lincoln Journal, Star and Omaha World Herald credit him as a standout in a strong CHS season, joining peers from Omaha Central Papillion Westside and Fairbury in the state's top five. Coach Jack Johnson praised Brower as the steady leader and top scorer, with Virgil Parker noting Brower carried the scoring load consistently. Other All State selections include Tim Williams Omaha Central, Mike Heck Papillion, Jefe Seune Omaha Westside, and Ed Burns Omaha Rummel.

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Antelope season opener to shift to Sept 29 in Nebraska

The State Game Commission says an error in staff recommendations set the Sept 24 opening for Nebraska's 1972 firearm antelope season on a Sunday. To align with tradition of Saturday starts, the commission will correct the date at a future meeting, and hunters should plan for a Sept 29 opening.

Lincoln APL State Game Commission Nebraska

Archery season opens statewide in Nebraska April 1

Nebraska's outdoor bow and arrow season begins April 1 with opening shooting hours from sunrise to sunset and runs through November 30. The State Game Commission notes the entire state is open to bow fishing except restricted areas listed in the 1972 Nebraska Wishing Game. Nongame species may be taken at any time.

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Stele Game Commission

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