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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1971
Page
3
Detroit Pistons announce a three year contract for star guard Bing with an estimated 450000 per year. The 6 foot 3 veteran finished fourth in NBA scoring last season with 3 213 points, the Pistons franchise scoring leader with 340 points and 3209 assists.
A 47 member Columbus High Discoverers squad, led by Coach Hea Callan, prepares for the INIL outdoor season with March 30 meet at Ratston against Fremont and Italstan. The roster features 23 sophomores, 22 juniors, and two seniors, with notable indoor performances by Cole Tigges Vigges Robert and Hobbert. Persistent winter conditions delay the Class A Invitational, though Dave McNair directs the program as practice continues in mud and water.
Three Columbus area youths earned spots on the 10 man all Central 10 Conference basketball team for the five eastern division schools. David City High School juniorsoly Martin and Jim Eberly, and Schuyler senior Dwayne Spile joined other area standouts like Dick Muna and Jim Plessran from Crete.
New York based Claver Jay Inc owner of Joe Frazier's contract says the heavyweight champion will be examined by a second doctor after release from St Luke's Children Hospital in Philadelphia. Frazier remains hospitalized days after his first round line defense against Muhammad Ali on March 1.
Bench, 23, slams first two spring homers to fuel a 5 0 exhibition win over the Red Sox. Epstein reaches base six times in Washington's 6 5 12 inning win over Kansas City. Mays and McCovey back each other as the Giants beat Padres 4 2. Stone shines as Giannis No 9 starter in win. Cubs light up Milwaukee 23 with Callison leading the charge. Cleon Jones returns to lift Mets over Twins 6 3. Al Kaline and Willis Horton drive Tigers past Phils. Astros down Expos. Indians beat Lotte. White Sox blank St Louis. Night games feature Yankees, Braves, and Richmond.
Lakers beat Bulls 105-92 as Gail Goodrich scored 10 straight points late. Chicago was without Kerry West and a veteran guard, while Jim Fox and Bol Love boosted LA's win. Baltimore evened its series with Philadelphia behind 24 points from Monroe and Marin and 27 from Loughery.
Larry Honke, Scotus Central Catholic shot putter, qualified for today’s Haals as section opened Friday in the Greater Omaha Indoor Track Meet at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He threw feet 9 inches, surpassing Scotus school record. Seal Mettrosh of Bellevue leads the event at 548 with Percy Mnight’s 536% mark from 19h standing prior.
Milwaukee bowling figures push back at critics with veteran and rising stars arguing bowling blends mental skill and physical prowess. Dave Soutar notes speed of adjustment, discipline, and practice separate top players, while Jose Joseph and others cite fatigue management and relaxation as keys to longevity.
Lee Trevino, a wind-born golfer from El Paso, embraces gusting conditions as the National Alles Open heads into a third round. He lies among the leaders at eight under par halfway, tied with Gary Player and others, with forecasts calling for strong southwest to north winds and possible smoke from Everglades fires.
In Reno Nevada UCLA is the nepoint favorite to win the NCAA basketball final against Villanova as Harvey’s oddsmakers set the line. The result could decide the national championship with both teams seeking the title.
Verо Beach Florida Dodgers stare at a loaded roster with newcomers Richie Allen and Duke Sims. Smoky Alston signals possible platooning and flexible positions as Allen could fill first or third, Parker to start at first, Graharkeitz at second, Wills, Russell and Valentine contest short, Garvey or Russell at third, with Mota Pacoyek and Crawford among outfield options. Pitching focus rests on Singer Osley Sutton as the club eyes a stronger season than last place.
The Seattle SuperSonics won a ruling allowing them to keep Spencer Haywood but face a new challenge from the Denver Rockets in the ABA NBA dispute. The NBA fined Seattle 200000 for league rule violations as Haywood’s eligibility hinges on his Detroit University class graduation in June. Denver vows to press the suit to reclaim Haywood despite Seattle’s stay and court rulings through the 1969-70 season.
The Thursday Matinee League at Columbus Bowl features Bea Pensick with a high game of 200 and Dara Hagge topping a 581 series. Dara T and Du Garsett each bowled 201, Lilyan Martensen posted 315/24, while Poikas led a 1928 team series. Pawnee League tops include Del Triehwasser 235 and Don Beerbohm overall series. Other leagues note Woh Aerni 204 and Gary Bodjat 378 series, Supersweet 920 team and 2677 series, plus several players with 200 games and 201+ scores.
TREMONT UP I and Dove Watehorn, Midland Lutheran College has named ex Schuyler High School football coach and former Warrior athlete as athletic director and head football coach. He is a 150 Midland graduate, UNO veteran, and will chair Midland's Physical Education department while holding associate professorship.
Ada Marsh led the Trouette League at Columbus Taw with a 223 game and 542 series. Barb Badie posted a 307 series while Jean Gerber had a 227 game. Wran Carlson had 2X and others recorded scores. In Bantam and Progressive Leagues, Dan Jrover and Vicki Wilcox posted top games and series with multiple 200s, while Louie’s Restaurant led team honors with 757 and 2145.
Lincoln Nebraska announces the reappointment of Mary Farnham of Omaha to the State Racing Commission. Exon praised Farnham for an excellent job over the years and said he was pleased she agreed to serve another term.
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