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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1976

Page

13

DeSoto deer hunting rules set muzzle loaders allowed

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission established a five day deer season at the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge restricted to muzzle loading rifles. The plan aims for an old style hunt during the Bicentennial Year and aligns with goose season timing in Iowa or Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb Kenneth Johnson Terrestrial Wildlife Commission de Soto Refuge Nebraska Bill Bailey Bailey

Sackett Aims Junior Boxing Title at Hastings Meet

Mike Sackett, 14, seeks the 95 and under division gold at the State Junior Boxing Championships in Hastings. His opening bout is April 9 at the Hastings City Auditorium, with 84 fighters from four Nebraska districts competing. Coach Bud Sackett notes this is his son’s last Junior year and he hopes for a win after early wins over Mickey Nissen and Rick Overton.

Mike Sackett Hastings City Auditorium Nebraska Bud Sackett Columbus High Eugene Hiatt Young Sackett Mike Mickey Nissen Superior Alan Pogue Stromsburg Darren Schnell Joe Pfeifer Central City Marty Nissen Tim Christensen John Mike Dick Bartlet Bartlet Rick Kollos Grand Island

Columbus Merchants Form Semi-Pro Team For Bicentennial League

Manager Burt Brazee forms the Columbus Merchants in the Bicentennial League a merger of the Central Nebraska and Blue Valley leagues with teams Seward York Wahoo Osceola Silver Creek Schuyler Garland Staplehurst Dwight and Columbus. Tryouts soon call 564 6151. Season begins May 14 with Sunday and Wednesday games. home opener May 16. first five dates at home.

Burt Brazee Columbus Merchants Loop Seward York Wahoo Osceola Silver Creek Schuyler Garland Staplehurst Dwight Columbus

Indiana runner making progress after hit and run crash

Bloomington Hospital doctors said long distance runner Steve Heidenreich is moving toward recovery from injuries after being struck March 16. The Olympic prospect in the 1500 meters was listed in fair condition in intensive care, following brain blood clot surgery and subsequent corrective procedures.

Bloomington Ind UPI Steve Heidenreich Heidenreich U.S Montreal

Fonner Park racing results at Grand Island Nebraska

Results from Fonner Park on Friday include winners like Rollicking Boy and Navagene with payouts listed for each race. The card shows exacta and double payouts, attendance 4,642 and handle $365,484.

Grand Island, Neb UPI Fonner Park Countess Sun Boy Eagle Echo Ring O Star Tizadda Exacta Nebraska Sunset Aconfight Fanarula Foxie Capitol Chief Speemonger Dancing Muse Scheswig Holstein Mr. D. B. Jr

Nastase Disqualified After Walkout in Palm Springs Tennis

Ilie Nastase was disqualified from the American Airlines Tennis Games after abruptly walking off the court during the second set of his quarterfinal against Roscoe Tanner in Palm Springs. Tanner led 6-3 2-1 4-0 when Nastase sat in the stands and refused to continue, sending Tanner into the semifinals against Arthur Ashe. Ashe extended a long winning streak with a rejuvenated Newcombe contest noted in the report.

Palm Springs Calif UPI Ilie Nastase American Airlines Newcombe

Eight conference spring football brochure preview

The piece surveys eight teams with focus on defense depth and offensive talent for 1976. It highlights key players for Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Kansas, and Colorado, noting returning starters and newcomers to watch, including specific veterans and rising talents.

Cyclones Buddy Hardeman Mike Williams Luther Blue Mike Stensrud Maynard Stensrud Dave Greenwood Dexter Green Ray Hardee David Rom Tom Bosky Nate Parker Tom Petticone Wildcats Rainsberger Kstate Gary Spani Carl Pennington Vic Chandler Floyd Dorsey Roy Shine Theophlis Bryant Bill Swanson Greg Searcy Mike Wakefield Phil Noel Brad Wagner Ken Thomas Oklahoma State Cowboys Phil Dokes Terry Miller Derrel Gofourth C. Og Darin Butler Charlie Weatherbie Mike Edwards Dale Miller Darnell Scott Steve Stephens Jimmy Clark

Big Eight football outlook highlights returning stars and new faces

Nebraska eyes title with eight returning offensive starters and a deep defense of the Blackshirt tradition. Oklahoma emphasizes quarterback development as Barry Switzer notes a balanced squad after losing key stars. Missouri préparer for early tests with USC and Ohio State, listing several players to watch across positions.

Nebraska Dave Butterfield Mike Fultz Clete Pillen Ron Pruitt Vince Ferragamo Monte Anthony Bob Lingenfelter Richard Berns Kenny Brown Darrell Walton Barney Cotton Rene Anderson Lee Kunz John Ruud Bill Barnett Bill Barry Switzer Barry Selmon Brothers Elrod Davis Washington Owens Oklahoma Sooners Palyers Mike Vaughn Chet Evans Victor Hicks Dean Blevins Horace Ivory Elvin Peacock Zac Henderson Jerry Anderson Thomas Lott Greg Roberts Jody Farthing Phil Tabor George Cumby Hickey Hatcher Missouri Tigers USC Ohio State Pisarkiewica Curtis Brown Joe Stewart Jim Taylor Morris Towns Keith Morrissey Kellen Winslow Steve Hamilton Ricky Sutherland

Spirits move toward Utah in 76 plan

A Spirits of St. Louis spokesman in St. Louis said no signing has occurred yet while confirming a conditional proposal to move the Spirits to Utah in 1976. The Utah plan hinges on specified conditions and a formal agreement.

Utah Salt Lake City UPI Spirits of St St. Louis

Orioles look like spring training repeat in 1976

The Orioles project a strong Al East bid with a familiar lineup led by Palmer Torrez and May. Manager Earl Weaver cites improved mental outlook and a lean spring, adding veteran Harper and Duncan to bolster bench depth as they battle the Red Sox for the division title.

Miami UPI Baltimore Orioles Orioles Paul Blair Brooks Robinson Earl Weaver Ken Singleton Mike Torrez Lee May Bobby Grich Robinson Blair Mark Belanger Jim Palmer Torrez Mike Cuellar Ross Grimsley Tony Muser Tommy Harper Oakland Taylor Duncan Rochester Outlook Red Sox

NCAA semifinals set with Indiana facing UCLA in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia UCLA meets undefeated top ranked Indiana in the second semifinal after Rutgers vs Michigan opens the double header. Indiana has 61 wins in 62 games over two seasons as UCLA seeks another title run. Rutgers battles Michigan in the opening game at 2 15 p.m. EST.

Philadelphia UPI UCLA Indiana Hoosiers Bruins Rutgers Michigan

Green rides hot streak to Heritage lead at Harbour Town

Hubert Green shot a four under par 67 Friday to reach seven under 135 and take a one stroke lead at the Heritage Golf Classic in Hilton Head. Hale Irwin matched Green with 67 to sit at six under 136, as Bill Rogers also carded 67. Bob Murphy, the initial first round leader, parred Friday to fall back.

Hilton Head S.C UPI Hubert Green Green Doral Jacksonville Hale Irwin Oceanside Harbour Town Bob Murphy Irwin Los Angeles Orlando Bill Rogers Murphy

Nebraska Cornhuskers Begin Spring Practice With 37 Lettermen

Nebraska football opens spring drills Monday with 37 lettermen. Of 22 offensive players eight started last year. 15 defenders include five starters. Coach Tom Osborne expects improved ground and air play and notes a strong defensive nucleus led by seniors like Ron Pruitt despite earlier injuries.

Lincoln Neb UPI Nebraska Cornhuskers Tom Osborne Osborne

Celtics Hold Off Cavaliers In Tight 95 93 Win

Boston Celtics edge Cleveland Cavaliers 95 93 as John Havlicek and Paul Silas each convert one late free throw in the final 75 seconds to seal the victory.

Boston UPI John Havlicek Paul Silas Boston Celtics Cleveland Cavaliers

Gansz Joins UCLA Football Staff

Frank Gansz, 37, new UCLA assistant coach under Terry Donahue, to coach offensive tackles and tight ends after serving as recruiting coordinator and receiver coach at Oklahoma State. Navy graduate and former Air Force pilot, joins Donahue’s staff in Los Angeles.

LOS Angeles UPI Frank Gansz Oklahoma State UCLA Terry Donahue Gansz U.S. Naval Academy Air Force Donahue

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