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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1970

Page

6

Discoverers host Fremont in dual meet Wednesday

Discoverers prepare to host Fremont in a Wednesday dual meet at CHS oval. Coach Ron Callan’s squad aims for multiple events while Fremont seeks seven victories. Dodge County club last won indoor meet with Columbus Beatrice and Norfolk in Midland.

Wremont High de Columbus High Tigers Ron Callan Discoverers Fremont Dodge County Club Midland Columbus Norfolk Beatrice Joan Appleger Cbb Doug Becker Steve Eymann Becker Eymann Bill Fulton Jim Baldwin Jim Stan Wielaus Jim Hoganson Fock Tiial Af Midland Mip Rich Hermansen Dave Diola Scott Nelson Jim Toganson Dash Ziota Gerhold Moore Tom Zimmerman Fred Ingold Tin McLaughlin Roger Seefeld John Cole Stan Collins Mile Fidion Baldwin Terry Borchers Dan Heinsohn Vo Mile Wielgus Nelson Moganson Mike Tigg

Columbus Invitational Set With Top Prep Athletes

The Columbus Invitational will be held Saturday with a small but strong field including Omaha Westside Benson Boys Town and Norfolk. Brian Myers of Norfolk enters as a top pole vaulter contender and other notable prep athletes are expected to compete. Husker football drills begin Sunday ahead of the Sept. 12 opener as Coach Devaney emphasizes a strong defense and big players supporting an expected strong conference run.

Paul Ernst Columbus Omaha Westside Benson Boys Town Norfolk Brian Myers Iowa Prep Myers Soars Huskers Devaney Devaner

Ramos signs with Senators free agent pitcher Ramos joins Senators

POMPANO BEACH Fla UPI Petro Ramos 31 year old pitcher has been with six big league teams since 1973 signed as a free agent by the Washington Senators Ramos who had 44 n/a with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati last season received a call from President Nixon saying he hoped Ramos would wake the Senators this year Three year contract Inglewood Calif UPI Los Angeles Lakers sign Earnest Killam from Stetson University to a three year deal Killam 6 3 guard was the Lakers No 2 draft choice

Pompano Beach Fla UPI Petro Ramos Washington Senators Ramos Pittsburgh Cincinnati Nixon Senators Inglewood. Calif Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association Earnest Kiam Stetson University Killam Cakers

Armed Forces All-Stars reach semifinals in national tourney

In Washington DC the favored Armed Forces All-Stars blasted Miller Tire Co 134-6 to advance to the semifinals of the AAW National basketball championships where seven players hit double figures. Sertomas edged Jerry's Restaurant 80-67 and Howard Payne beat Pipers 72-61 while Lawrence Jaycats crushed Burger Chef 122-92 to reach the next round.

Columbia D.C UPI Armed Forces All-Stars Howard Payne College Columbia Serlona Lawrence Jaycats Miller Tire Co Little Rock Ark Sertomas Jerry's Lexington Howard Payne The Pipers Lake Charles Tiranapolis Fil

Bucks Dominate 76ers In East Semifinal Blowout

Milwaukee Bucks routed the Philadelphia 76ers 156 to 120 in the NBA East semifinal as Lew Alcindor led with 32 points and the Bucks set a playoff record with 44 assists. The 49 14 first-quarter collapse left Philadelphia overwhelmed, and Milwaukee built a 124 72 edge after three quarters before resting starters. The series continues with other matchups resuming nationwide.

United Press International Milwaukee Bucks Philadelphe Bucks Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketbal Association 78Ers Milwaukee Law Alcindor Seoring Bucks Ud Costello Alcindor NHA St. Houls Detroit Los Angeles Thers New York Baltimore Atlanta Chicago Phoenix Phoenis

Grand Island Race Entries and Purse Details

A garbled list outlines Grand Island race entries with numerous horse names, owners, and purses. It mentions claiming races with a $2.00 stake, various horse names such as Liberty Mace and Palacity, and multiple abbreviations that suggest event entries, eligibility notes, and apprentice riders. The text is heavily corrupted, but indicates a racing program with entrants and prize figures.

Picks Bucs to win series by Milton Richman

St Louis Cardinals appear unsure after last season’s title and amid pennant race chatter. Richman forecasts Baltimore to win American League East, Oakland West, Pittsburgh East, Los Angeles West, with Baltimore and Pittsburgh meeting in the Series and the Pirates finally taking the grand prize.

Baltimore Oakland Pittsburgh Los Angeles Pirates Kansas City Minnessta Clifornia Chicago Seattle and Milwaukee Plutstareh Philadelphia New York A. St. Laowis Montreal West Hooston Cincinnati Atlanta San Francisco San Diego

Peters Seeks W Game Win For Red Sox This Spring

All Star shortstop Huco Pelrocelli notes Gary Peters brings enthusiasm as he extends spring shutout streak to 24 innings in a 20 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Peters drives in a run with a single while Ray Jarvis completes the shutout. Other scores: Cubs beat Angels 6-2 behind Igor Izgilman nine innings. Royals top Tigers 2-0. Braves beat Expos 6-2. Pirates defeat Reds 4-3 with late homers. Mets beat White Sox in Set decision. Phillies beat Padres as Cannizzaro and Reese contribute. Dodgers beat Yankees 1-0 in other spring games.

Huco Pelrocelli Gary" Peters Boston Red Sox Gary Velrocelli Peters St. Louis Cardinals Ray Jarvis Cardinals Ordey Sox Ken Rico Curry Braves Thhree Moose Ron Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Ron Davis Dave Cash Pirates Don Cardwell New York Mets White Sox Mike Jorgensen Cleon

Don Lake Honored as Outstanding College Athlete of America

Don Lake formerly of Leigh is named among three Nebraska students to be featured in the 1970 Outstanding College Athletes of America volume. The Norfolk college honors his track records at Leigh High School Northeastern Nebraska College and the Midstate Conference plus Newman Grove Invitational marks in 100 and 220 yard dashes. Lake’s times include 10.0 and 22.0 seconds in the dash events, with records across conference and invitational meets.

LEIGH Northeastern Nebraska College of Norfolk Don Lake Robert Lake Lake Leigh Hist Northeastern Nebraska College Lie Midstate Newman Grave Mirstate Madison Newman

Shamrocks set for two meets this week

Scotus Central Catholic tracksters head to Pawnee Park Wednesday and Fremont Saturday for the Bergan Invitational. Coach Prete’s Shamrocks, missing a full outdoor slate this year, aim to rebound after indoor form and a partial Keaney State squad showing. Bob Kosch led indoor wins in jumps and hurdles with other strong performances boosting optimism.

Sotus Central Catholic Jim Prete Lakeview High Pawnee Park Fremont Gyma Fremont Shamrocks Keapney Udocr Bobosch Scotus Kearney Lincoln Vins Thunderbolls Bob Kosch University of Nebraska Chuck Hilger Ken Brooks

Streamliner League hits high scores at Boulevard Lanes

Five 500 series paced the Streamliner League at Boulevard Lanes led by Mary Ann Lebeye with a threesame. Dora Hagge Marilyn Buhl Martha Dickey and Marlene Janis also posted marks while Buhl tallied an 824 game and Lehir 9208 singleton. Red Tunners Avon team earned honors with 843 pins for the top game and 2980 for the top series.

Streamliner Boulevard Lanes Mary Ann Lebeye Threesame Dora Hagge Marilyn Buhl Martha Dickey Marlene Janis Buhl Lehir Red Tunners Avon

Petty Leads NASCAR Standings After Atlanta Finish

NASCAR news from Daytona Beach shows North Carolina's Richard Petty with a 26 point lead over Booby Allison of Alabama in the Grand National standings. Petty sits at 653 points after a fifth place at the Atlanta 500, while Allison won and has 627. Dave Marels drops to third with 47 points after a rough day at Atlanta. Pete Janiston tops money list with 34940 from Daytona win and 6550 third place share. Allison second with 47080. Petty third with 28355.

Daytona Beach Fla North Carolina Hichard Petty Alabama Boohby Allison Petty Atlanta Allison Dave Marels West Salem Wis Pete Janiston Dedham Mass Alan Alleytown Ala Randleman N.C

Pirates trim roster to 29 players in Florida

BRADENTON Florida United Press says the Pittsburgh Pirates cut two players to reach 29 when they reduced their roster to Angel Mangual and pitchers Dennis Riddleberger and Fred Cambria. They must trim three more players before opening day.

Bradenton Fla Pittsburgh Pirates Moniay Angel’ Mangual Bennis Riddleberger Fred Cambria Pirates

Pittsburgh recalls right wing Swarbrick from farm club

Pittsburgh recalls right wing Gorge Swarbrick from their Wallimore farm club in the American League to replace Ken Schinkel who is sidelined with a chipped ankle bone.

Pittsburgh UPI Gorge Swarbrick Pittsburgh Venauins National Hockey League Wallimore Swarbrick Ken Schinkel

Creston Tops Sahara 96 85 in Columbus League Playoff

Creston defeats Sahara Lounge 96 to 85 to claim the Clue with a 12 3 record while Sahara finishes with an unclear mark. Terry Went led Creston with 22 points as Crest en built a late surge to pull away in the final period.

Krings Creston Sahara Lounge Franklin Lute Keings Columbus Sahara Crestenaul Terry Osten Josannes Ih

New Orleans Bucaneers Triumph Over Pacers in Nba Action

New Orleans beat Indiana 120 to 106 to narrow the gap for fourth place in the Western Division. Jimmy Jones scored none while Steve Jones and Derald Cavan had 26 apiece for the Bucs, who halted a 10-game skid against the Pacers. Roger Brown led Indiana with 28 points.

United Press International New Orleans Buccaneers Vidla Pacers Bucs Pacers American Basketball Association Indiana Chan Pions Jimmy Jones Steve Jones Derald Cavan New Orleans Roger Brown Mel Daniels Quciana Jeff Buesx Carolina Cougars Kentucky Colonels Louisville Kentucky College

Gerties Squaw and Dowileher Win Pimlico Stakes Divisions

Gerties Squaw and Dowileher extended their winning streaks to three by claiming divisions of the Politely Stakes at Pimlico. Gerties Squaw, the 44 favorite, held off Nashlina then sped clear to win by a length in six furlongs 1 14, paying 3.80 3.00 2.80. Dowileher overtook Show Stopper to win by 1 1/16 lengths in 1:12, paying 6.90 9.80 2.80. Nashlina was second, Daring Step third. At Aqueduct Bugkashi won the allowance feature at long odds.

United Press International Gerties Squaw Davitcher Pimlico Nashlina Daring Step Dowileher Show Stopper Final Rush Dowiteher Aqueduct Bugkashi

Senior Leuthauser kicks 47 yard field goal record

Nes Moines Juwa senior Dennis Leuthauserplayed as a linebacker and place kicker for Air Force Academy. He booted a 47 yard field goal last season, the longest ever by a major college player.

Dennis Leuthauser Nes Moines Juwa Air Force Academy

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