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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1977

Page

5

Rice Rising Star for Red Sox Faces Spotlight

TRA MILLER notes Jim Rice gains attention as a strong Spring Training performer for Boston. In his last four exhibition games the 24 year old had 10 hits including four homers and 10 RBIs, boosting his case as a rising star alongside Fred Lynn.

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Bowling Columbus Bova Classic and City Baseball Notes

A dense list of bowling scores from the Columbus area league play includes Dave Henke and Dee Hark among top scorers, with other club results and team lineups. The piece also reports on MLB spring actions with Nettles contract talks, Yankees exhibitions, and multiple game outcomes across the league.

Columbus Bova Dave Henke Equitable Savings Dee Hark Joe Rurup Ben Thelen Omer Latham Mike Placzek Delmar Spitz Don Force Pat Force Gay Muth George Engel del Engquis Marty Carlson Terry Henke Leo Souilers Larry Zynac el Brothwalt Bob Bennefeld Mike Birkel Art Juracek Ergin Paben Joe Erwin Jim Struebing Spicny Gloria Gamamage Allspite Tuesday Tyesome Enti Fyle Lois Kirk Opals Sapphires Mary Mialak Kitt Sports Club John Eehholt Dove Stone Chris Nelson Joe Pensick Ladias Robbie Murtek Hadley-Braithweit Marcio Staponek Pag Baits Kalie Kerycki Charlotte Weisser Rayella Williams Phyllis Barthalamow Jean Karnik Vero Kabus Marlene Korte Pleie Valley Vol Sohl Coss Bor Fred Leonhard Ray Brockeveldt Rice Lynn New York Yankees Graig Nettles Yankees Sparky Lyle Roy White Toronto Blue Jays Gabe Paul Nettles Dock Ellis Chris Chambliss Ken Hollaman Dave Cash Montreal

Rangers aim to prove Texas passion spans more than football

Texas Rangers enter spring training with a strongest roster yet built through winter trades. Bert Blyleven Bert Campaneris and Ken Henderson anchor a deep pitching staff and veteran infielders Harrah and Campaneris lead a balanced lineup. Manager Lucchesi calls them definite division contenders with solid depth and potential.

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Youth wrestlers shine at Central City meet

Columbus wrestlers placed in 11 of 12 entries at the youth invitational with four first places. Paul Finley won the kindergarten 39 43 pound class while Marc Finley took the grade 1 23 44 pound division. Todd Chinn, Kelly Florendo also captured top spots in their age groups as others earned several runner up and third places. The Columbus Wrestling Club will host a tournament for these age groups Saturday at the Columbus Senior High gym.

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Flyers clinch tie for Patrick Division in NHL battle

The Philadelphia Flyers edged the New York Islanders 3 1 to clinch a tie for the Patrick Division title. Ross Lonsberry and Brye Trottier scored in the first period before Paul Holmgren’s late third period winner. The win secures potential playoff byes and home ice through the semifinals.

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Fonner Park Race Card Wins and Payouts at Grand Island

Tuesday results from Fonner Park Grand Island Neb report multiple races with winners such as Goldsville Bold Eyes Jam Dusty Jr and Ritka ball. Payouts include Exacta Nos 52 157 and total attendance 4136 with Mandie handling $349 712.

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Huskers win opener as Sherger hits grand slam

Nebraska defeats St. Cloud State 11 to 7 in the home opener. Joe Sherger delivered a grand slam during a seven run sixth inning surge after trailing 5 1. Dave Burt relieved Mingo and saw Sherger connect for the pivotal grand slam.

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NFL expands 16 game schedule adds four wild cards

NFL owners vote to extend the regular season to 16 games and add two wild card teams, placing expansion clubs Tampa Bay in the NFC Central and Seattle in the AFC West. The deal, 21-7, aims for schedule balance and TV appeal as Rozelle and Davis clash before final approval.

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