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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1977

Page

5

Scotus Dominates Rain Dampened Triangular Meet

Scotus triumphed in a drenched triangular at Pawnee Park hosting Madison and Lakeview, finishing with 94 points to Madison’s 50 and Lakeview’s 47. Chris Huffman led with three wins including the 120 hurdles. Mike Cielocha anchored a late victory in the 440, as all three schools saw multiple athletes placing in two or more events.

Becky Moore Scotus Pawnee Park Madison Lakeview Chris Huffman Mike Cielocha Jim Puetz Harrier Cielocha Craig Wehrle Tim Crow Rick Schumacher LaVern Rogbus Mike Iverson Scotus Bil van Int Iverson Rick Linderman Vikings Wisner Fremont Maret Ake

Ak-Sar Ben Race Entries Bring Wednesday Card

Ak-Sar Ben announces Wednesday race card with nine events and purses from 4500 to 10000 dollars. The program lists details for Maiden Three Year Olds to Four Year Olds and Up with multiple entries under various trainers and owners, including notable stayers and contenders across eight races.

Nebraski Dred Ray Snane — Reeves Marty Jr Qrana R. Meier Titentell Anderson Lieutenant Fox — Lammers

Royals Hit Ninth-Inning Slam Beats Oklahoma City

Gary Martz hit a grand slam in the ninth as the Omaha Royals defeated the Oklahoma City 9 to 3 in American Association action. Reg Shanahan earned his third win, while Billy Champion took the loss after allowing the decisive homer and late runs. Jack Bastable homered for Oklahoma City in the sixth to narrow the margin to 5-3.

Oklahoma City UPI Omaha Gary Martz Royals Martz Jack Bastable Bers Reg Shanahan Billy Champion Helty Cruz Pirates Braves Omar Moreno Willie Stargell Fernando Gonzalez Ed Ott Bruce Kison Pittsburgh Atlanta Kison Brian Asselstine Brewers Blue Jays Cecil Cooper Muest Haas Spark Milwaukee Haas Otto Velez Toronto A's Orioles Rick Langford Dave Giusti Dick Allen Oakland Langford al Bumbry Pat Kelly Giusti Totch Hoyals White Sox Letrin LaGrow Amas Otis Kansas City Chicago Dennis Veonard Dodgers Mets Bl Russell Steve Garvey Los Angeles Doug Ray Mike Vail

Trail Blazers Reach Western Finals With 108 92 Win Over Denver

Portland, after six years near the Pacific Division cellar, toppled Denver 108 92 to clinch the best-of-seven series 4-2. Rookie Johnny Davis led with 25 points replacing the injured Dave Twardzik. Portland awaits the L A versus Golden State winner, with that series’s seventh game set for Wednesday. Houston and Philadelphia begin the Eastern Conference final Thursday in Philadelphia.

Portland, Ore UPI Portland Trail Blazers Denver Johnny Davis Dave Twardzik Portland Houston Philadelphia

Padres end eight game skid with 4-3 win over Phillies

San Diego Padres, after suspending Mike Ivie for refusing to switch to third base, beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3. Bill Almon delivered a run scoring single in the ninth to seal the victory, snapping the club’s eight game losing streak.

Fred McMane UPI San Diego Padres Mike Ivie Philadelphia Phillies Ivie Fiest John McNamara McNamara Padres Gene Tenace Bob Davin Doug Rader Phillies San Diego Bill Alson

Bell Tops Draft As USC Back Chosen No 1 Pick

Ricky Bell of USC is selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the No 1 pick, the first back to lead the draft since 1968. He weighed 215 pounds, stood 6 feet 2, and rushed for 1417 yards and 14 touchdowns last season.

NEW York UPI Ricky Bell University of Southen California Tiday Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bell Houston O.J. Simpson Buffalo Washington State Simpson Mike Garrett Anthony Davis USC Tampa Bay Bull Southern Cal John McKay Mathis Davis Bucs NFL Players Association Seattle Dallas Tony Dorsett University of Pittsburgh Dorsett Panthers Allquippa

CHS golfers edge Norfolk in Big 10 dual at Norfolk

Columbus Discoverers win 151 to 162 as top four scores count. Scott Ferguson leads with 44, Fraka 42, Sedlacek 39, Struck 37. Norfolk had forfeited earlier in April. Jayvees host Schuyler today then travel to Big 10 meet in Columbus Friday.

Norfolk—Columbus Norfolk Panthers Norfolk Country Club Scott Ferguson Discoverers Mike Fraka Randy Sedlacek Jan Struck Mike Mancuso Columbus Greg Carr Lynn Williams Korby Warner Steve Dolezal Rich Fingleman Jayvees Schuyler Elks Country Club

UNL Finishes 11th in Northern Intercollegiate Golf

Nebraska Lincoln placed 11th among 16 teams at the Northern Intercollegiate Golf tournament held in Bloomington Indiana. The event featured 16 teams and was reported by UPI with UNL's final position noted.

UNL Bloomington Ind UPI Nebraska-Lincoln

Scotus Golfers Defend Centennial Conference Crown

Scotus Central Catholic defends its Nebraska Centennial Conference golf title at the Skyline Course in Omaha. The Shamrocks have won three of the last four titles and return a strong lineup under coach Frank Spencers as they aim to repeat this week.

Scotus Central Catholic Omaha Frank Spencers Frond Cen Skyline Course Shamrocks

Tennis ladder standings highlight Columbus league play

The Columbus tennis ladder shows rankings for men and seniors with numerous players listed, including Karel and Anderson in top spots. Spencers notes suggest key players like Putnam and Fox may shape the conference, with practice rounds and cancellations due to rain affecting Fremont Bergan and Scotus competition. the upcoming conference meet will use five scores counted as four.

Fox Brent White Joff Abegglen Dbs Putnam Fox Howard Jochum Abegglen White Dean Cerny Spencers Trianagular Omaha Cathedral Haly Narn Bergan

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